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Songs of summer playlist

Laura Lofgren April 28, 2011

Friends are graduating. The weather is warming up. Listen to these tunes to get you in a summer state of mind. “Graduation Song” Vitamin C | Vitamin C And so we talked all night about the rest of our...

Opinion: My pants seat helped me fly

Laura Lofgren April 21, 2011

Since freshman year, I’ve been winging it at Kent State. I’ve randomly found nifty little places on and off campus through exploration with friends. I’ve made educated guesses on exams and (barely)...

Crystal Walko rescues ferrets from abusive homes and helps take care of ferrets from other ferret rescues. Photo by Megan Galehouse.

Streetsboro Ferret Rescue aids unwanted and forgotten ferrets

Laura Lofgren April 19, 2011

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A worker from City Service Company carries the front bumper from a Pontiac G6 that went left of center on state Route 261 southbound Wednesday. Two passengers were in the vehicle that veered off into a ditch. Only minor injuries were reported . Photo by Matt Hafley.

No serious injuries reported after car crash on Route 261

Laura Lofgren April 7, 2011

A Pontiac G6 heading southbound on state Route 261 careened to the left of the road, landing about-face in a ditch. Sgt. Matos of the state highway patrol said the driver swerved to miss a Jetta with two...

Former KSU professor Diane Belfiglios exhibit called Transitions will be in the Butler Art Museum in Youngstown until April 3. Submitted photo by Diane Belfiglio.

Local artist exhibits work in Youngstown

Suzi Starheim March 14, 2011

Branching out into the unknown is not easy for those who are comfortable with a daily routine, but it was the decision to branch out in her artwork that earned Ohio artist Diane Belfiglio an exhibition...

 

Laura Lofgren’s playlist

Laura Lofgren March 3, 2011

Trampled by Turtles “Wait So Long” (Palomino)Trampled by Turtles has been around since 2003 with the release of “Songs from a Ghost Town,” but I just learned of them a few months ago and have been...

 

Opinion: “Food, Inc.” points out flaws in food industry and production

Laura Lofgren February 17, 2011

Laura Lofgren Laura Lofgren is the features/A.L.L. editor. Contact her at [email protected]. Every day, I wonder what the hell is in my food. This fun, new tick of mine stems from my recent viewing...

 

Radiohead’s new album releases Saturday

Laura Lofgren February 17, 2011

Photo by MCT Campus The buzz surrounding Radiohead’s new album release is loud and incessant online and in the coffee shops. Fans are impatiently waiting for some hacker to leak just one little, poorly...

Grammys telecast highlights: Performances, big winners

Laura Lofgren February 15, 2011

Any person in touch with the Grammy scene knows the big news about the award show this past weekend.Arcade Fire took home the Grammy Award for Best Album of the Year for “The Suburbs,” the band’s...

Portage County Players improv troupe to hold auditions Thursday

Laura Lofgren February 8, 2011

The Portage County Players improv troupe will hold auditions this Thursday, Feb. 10. The tryouts will be in the Student Center, room 306, at 5 p.m.PCP is a student-run improvisational acting troupe based...

Photo by Coty Giannelli.

Mediterranean restaurant offers new meal options

Laura Lofgren January 20, 2011

It’s hard to find good, wholesome food around Kent if you’re not familiar with the area. This is especially true for college students with meal plans who only eat on campus, wary to venture downtown...

reviewed: Finding hidden gifts in downtown Kent

Suzi Starheim December 6, 2010

Students may be able to find Christmas gifts while still in Kent this holiday season by just going downtown and visiting a few stores. (?? THIS IS A DUH LEAD...WHAT CAN THEY FIND? YOUR LEAD IS BURIED.)Everything...

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