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German international student Yannik Cartsensen recites his poetry at the Celebrating Our Own Scholarship Reading in the Rockwell Hall auditorium. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

Annual scholarship poetry readings showcased students’ talent

Jillian Holness February 11, 2016

The Wick Poetry Center hosted its annual Stan and Tom Wick poetry scholarship reading on Thursday evening at Rockwell Auditorium.The reading showcases poetry from undergraduate and high school scholarship...

USG proposes tobacco-free campus

Anthony Calvaruso February 10, 2016

Chelsea Kennedy, senator for the College of Public Health, proposed a Tobacco Free Campus resolution at Undergraduate Student Governments's second meeting this semester.The resolution, which has been in...

Kent State student Josh Kocsis salutes his grandfather’s casket as a final goodbye. “He may not be here on Earth, but he is flying planes still where he rests, just happy as can be,” Kocsis said.

Air Force pays final respects to retired colonel

Paige Verma February 10, 2016

On a sunny but cold January day, memories rose to the surface when Col. Dale Kissinger was laid to rest by the United States Air Force at Arlington National Cemetery. Kissinger was a brother, husband,...

Veteran Services hosts suicide prevention training

Samantha Meisenburg February 10, 2016

The Center for Adult and Veteran Services (CAVS) held its annual Peer Mentor Suicide Prevention Training with psychologists Pamela Farer-Singleton and Pamela J. Wind leading the event. “Our main goal...

Greek Community Hires New Coordinator

Gabby Lavere February 10, 2016

The Greek Community at Kent State recently hired Dasha Harris as the new Coordinator of fraternity and sorority life.The university held a nation wide search to fill the position, according to Della Marshall,...

TV2's Kyleigh Jarosinski spoke to Kent Police Lieutenant Mike Lewis about the possible ban of real-looking toy guns. 

Ohio legislators consider banning fake guns

Kyleigh Jarosinski, TV2 February 10, 2016

On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the Ohio House of Representatives held its first hearing to ban the sale and manufacturing of toy guns in the state. House Bill 119 was proposed 11 months ago by Representative Bob...

Hillary Clinton on the debate stage on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in Las Vegas.

Students weigh in on fashion in politics

Ile-Ife Okantah February 10, 2016

From news articles to Facebook rants, the media has extensively covered the 2016 race to the presidency while Kent State students added in their own perspective of visual representation in politics.One...

Dylan Webb is a teaching English as a second language major. Contact him at dwebb13@kent.edu.

Opinion: The new third wheel: the use of technology in relationships

Dylan Webb February 10, 2016

In the 21st century, the effects of technology have leeched themselves into every aspect of our lives, including our relationships. It’s better to spend 15 minutes giving your full attention to your...

Ohio bill to strip Planned Parenthood funds heads to Kasich

Ann Sanner, Associated Press February 10, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich is expected to sign a bill stripping government money from Planned Parenthood, a move that might help him with conservatives who dominate the upcoming Republican...

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Former Flash to return for scholarship auction

Stephen Means February 10, 2016

New England Patriots offensive lineman Josh Kline will be the Guest of Honor at Kent State’s “5th Annual Athletic Scholarship Auction.”Kline is a four-year letter winner with the Flashes and was...

A model walks the runway at the For the Love of Fashion fashion show Feb. 13, 2015. The show was put on by College Town Kent and held in the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center.

College Town Kent to host second annual ‘For the Love of Fashion’ show

Taylor Pierce February 10, 2016

College Town Kent is set to host the second annual For the Love of Fashion Show at the Kent State University Hotel at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12.The fashion show will showcase local retail shops by featuring...

Psych services offers depression screenings

Justin Niedenthal February 10, 2016

Kent State Psychological services offers various tools to help students maintain their mental health during stress filled times.According to data from Kent State's National depression screening day, held...

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