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Kent State President Beverly Warren reads Dr. Suess’s “The Cat in the Hat” to school kids for Read Across America at the University Bookstore on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. 

President Warren reads ‘Cat in the Hat’ during Dr. Seuss event

Quaylyn Hairston February 28, 2017

The legacy of children's author Dr. Seuss took over the University Bookstore Tuesday morning for a Read Across America event.Large paw-shaped footprints around the store led to different activities and...

REVIEW: Ariana Grande sets Cleveland ablaze with ‘Dangerous Woman Tour’

Michael Nied February 27, 2017

2016 saw Ariana Grande emerging as a driving force in pop music.The youthful songstress moved in a new sonic direction with the release of her third studio album “Dangerous Woman,” transitioning into...

Revolution Pie performs during the downtown Kent Beatlefest on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.

Sun came for 4th annual Kent BeatleFest

Madeline Crandall February 25, 2017

Beatles music and blue skies brought crowded streets for the fourth annual Kent BeatleFest Friday. The unseasonably warm February evening was filled with locals and out-of-towners celebrating free live...

Main Street Kent to hold all-inclusive comedy event downtown

Madeline Crandall February 22, 2017

A complete night of food, drinks and entertainment is being arranged by Main Street Kent. “Eat. Drink. Laugh.” will take guests to different locations downtown, providing a taste of what local establishments...

Kiss Me Kate

‘Kiss Me, Kate’ brings classic era to modern audiences

Alex Kamczyc February 22, 2017

The golden age of Broadway comes to campus this weekend, thanks to months of preparation by Kent State students.“Kiss Me, Kate,” the School of Theatre and Dance’s first production of the semester,...

Performers act out a scene for Kiss Me Kate.

From scratch: Constructing the set designs of ‘Kiss Me, Kate’

Madeline Crandall February 21, 2017

Building a musical from the ground up is no simple task — just ask Tamara Honesty.As the scenic designer for “Kiss Me, Kate,” Kent State's School of Theatre and Dance’s latest production, Honesty...

Lacy Talley.

Student designer uses art skills to empower

Quaylyn Hairston February 15, 2017

Endless flyers, posters and brochures plaster bulletin boards across campus, most of which tend to be designed by students. Lacy Talley, a junior visual communication design major, is one of those students...

Photo courtesy of Dani Bennett.

Students continue to learn value of sketch

Payton Moore February 15, 2017

Long before the glossy fronts of magazines were adorned with celebrities and models, fashion illustrations in periodicals and costume books arrested the attention of those admiring their artistry.The sketches,...

Marianne Martens poses for a portrait in the the Reinberger Children’s Library Center with Harry Potter and The Sorcer’s Stone. Martens is scheduled to speak at the TEDxKent event on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Cartwright Hall.

Library professor casts away nerves before TEDx event

Paige Brown February 15, 2017

Marianne Martens, assistant professor of library and information sciences, has been eagerly preparing for the presentation she will give at the first Kent State TEDx event on Feb. 18. Martens will be speaking...

Photo courtesy of Chip Hawks.

Youth filmmaking team captures meaning of creativity

Alex Kamczyc February 15, 2017

To many students, Saturdays are reserved for sleeping in and ignoring homework. But for one group of kids it’s spent in a conference room, laying the groundwork for a new venture.Independent Film Works...

Harry Potter enthusiasts crowd 'Diagon Alley' in downtown Kent's Acorn Alley for Potterfest on Saturday, July 30, 2016. 

Main Street Kent announces plans for second Potterfest

Madeline Crandall February 13, 2017

After a large turnout to the “Harry Potter" themed takeover of Acorn Alley last summer, Main Street Kent recently announced plans for round two of the Wizarding World for Potterfest.Local fans of all...

50 shades darker

REVIEW: ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ delivers convoluted story and unconvincing sex

Michael Nied February 13, 2017

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a questionable representation of BDSM?The latest film adaptation of author E. L. James’ "Fifty Shades" saga "Fifty Shades Darker" picks up where...

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