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Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

Opinion: Failure of government endangers Flint residents

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans February 10, 2016

The water crisis in Flint, Michigan has been a significant problem for the last few months. From the city to federal level, the government has struggled to handle the problem in an efficient manner. So...

The price of Valentine’s Day in Kent

Daniel Hale February 10, 2016

Valentine’s Day is the day all about love and love can come in many different forms: Chocolate, roses, gigantic Teddy Bears or a romantic dinner with your significant other. If you’re lost on what...

Kent State track and field team members run the 5000 meters event at the dual-open Doug Raymond Invitational Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 in the field house.

Two Track athletes record records at Akron invitational.

Samantha Lough February 10, 2016

Two male track athletes performed at their personal best last weekend at the Akron Invitational. Both athletes’ personal records gave them a place in the Kent State indoor track record book. Senior...

Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can carry the Zika virus. By Muhammad Mahdi Karim (www.micro2macro.net) Facebook Youtube - Own work, GFDL 1.2, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9556152

First Ohio case of Zika virus reported in Cleveland

Lauryn Rosinski, Nursing Reporter Nicholas Garisto, Diversity Reporter February 10, 2016

Ohio reported its first case of the Zika virus Tuesday, a mosquito-borne virus that originated in the Western Hemisphere in Brazil and traveled through Central America to the United States.An infected...

Anthony Erhardt is a paralegal studies major and a member of Kent State College Democrats. Contact him at aerhard1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Flint water crisis an embarrassment to Michigan, time for Snyder to resign

Anthony Erhardt Kent State College Democrats February 10, 2016

“I’m sorry, and I will fix it.”This quote comes from Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s address concerning the recent water contamination crisis taking place in Flint, Michigan. Is Snyder’s apology...

Samantha Karam is a sophomore journalism major. Contact her at skaram3@kent.edu.

Opinion: Remembering Nick Massa

Samantha Karam February 10, 2016

To most, Nicholas Massa is the freshman who died in Ryan Place Apartments on Sunday night, but I knew him as more than a headline.No matter how old or big he was, Nick always had an incredibly sweet smile....

FlashCast: February 10, 2016

FlashCast: February 10, 2016

February 10, 2016

FlashCast: February 10th, 2016 from KentWired.com on Vimeo.The New Hampshire primary, your morning weather forecast and a KSU sports update! Be sure to catch today's FlashCast with anchors Pearline Young,...

Vigil held for Nick Massa at Kent State's Manchester FIeld on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016.

Students, family gather to mourn loss of Kent student

Taylor Kerns February 10, 2016

Embraces were shared and encouraging words were exchanged Tuesday night as a large crowd gathered in Manchester Field to remember Nicholas Massa, the 18-year-old freshman who was shot and killed Sunday.Sobs...

Nonprofit director discusses Islam misconceptions

Itzzy Leon International Reporter February 9, 2016

DO NOT PUBLISHThe executive director of a nonprofit organization discussed the misunderstanding of Islam and Muslims in the U.S. and about the Syrian crisis, on Tuesday afternoon at the University Library.The...

Mark Craig, managing director of talent acquisition, at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc, speaks at the HR Forum in the Kiva, Feb. 9, 2016.

Charles Schwab director emphasizes skills wanted in internship and job candidates

Caroline Licata - Academic Reporter Email: [email protected] February 9, 2016

Mark Craig, branch managing director and talent acquisition from the Charles Schwab Richfield, Ohio branch, spoke to students at Kent State's College of Business Administration about career and internship...

Redshirt junior Jimmy Hall prepares to drive to the rim against the Northern Illinois defender on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes beat the Huskies 75-74.

Hall adjusting as Flashes fight through injuries

Stephen Means February 9, 2016

Two weeks ago, the Kent State men’s basketball team (15-8, 6-4 Mid-American Conference) sat atop the MAC, riding a five game winning streak.The Flashes have done a complete 180 after losing vital players...

Senior forward Chris Ortiz slams back an offensive rebound during the second half against Northern Illinois at the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. The Flashes won, 75-74.

Basketball snaps three-game skid

Zac Sommer February 9, 2016

Senior center Khaliq Spicer scored 17 points, seven rebounds and one game-saving block with 20 seconds remaining in the second half to give the Kent State men’s basketball team (16-8, 7-4 Mid-American...

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