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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

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Provost office set to reform LERs, tenure policies

Suzi Starheim January 21, 2010

Last year, the provost office kept busy with two main initiatives. Here’s an update on where they stand:LER reformWhat you missed :Discussion of Liberal Education Requirements reform began almost from...

Students in Shanghai earn degrees

Suzi Starheim January 19, 2010

INTERNATIONAL Robert Frank, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, in combination with the Office of International Affairs, works to bring Chinese students to Kent State. Provost hopes...

Students in Shanghai earn degrees

Suzi Starheim January 19, 2010

Provost hopes for an even exchange of students in the futureStudents from Shanghai International Studies University are now able to receive a master’s degree after attending Kent State for two years.Robert...

Kraynak’s Christmasland draws visitors from around the world

Denise Wright December 10, 2009

Free display offers decoration ideas for the winter holidaysFor most people, Christmas preparations come in November or December — whenever the cookie-baking, gift-buying and holiday decorating begins....

Five Guys fixes building’s look on path for the March opening

Denise Wright December 8, 2009

Interior renovations will begin in several weeksSusan's Coffee and Tea on Main Street was recently painted red and white as Five Guys Burgers and Fries prepares to move into the establishment. Susan's...

Phi Sigma Pi sponsors comedy competition

Rebecca Mohr December 4, 2009

Tomorrow, the Kent State chapter of Phi Sigma Pi will host a comedy competition. The event will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. in the Kiva, and all proceeds will benefit Teach for America.The comedy competition...

Student who fell from window alone in room

Suzi Starheim December 3, 2009

Screen removed prior to fallThe student who fell from an Olson Hall window in October was alone in his room, and Kent State Police Lt. Christopher Jenkins said the window screen was removed manually."The...

Campus mugger convicted of 2nd-degree felony

Suzi Starheim December 3, 2009

The man charged with four counts of aggravated robbery at the beginning of the semester was found guilty on a lesser charge of two of those counts.Benjamin J. Clevidence, 23, of Loudonville was arrested...

KSU to lease Geneva hotel for study abroad

Rebecca Mohr December 2, 2009

Student complaints lead to new housing closer to downtownKent State's Board of Trustees recently agreed to lease a hotel in Geneva to house the students studying abroad there.The $830,000-per-year investment,...

Recount seals Fiala’s mayor victory

Denise Wright December 1, 2009

Final results give both candidates a sense of reliefIt's official: Jerry Fiala will take office as Kent's next mayor in January."I'm glad it's over," Fiala said. "But I'm still very grateful for what's...

Fiala stands as Kent’s next mayor

Denise Wright November 30, 2009

Recount shows no change in resultsIt's official: Jerry Fiala will take office as Kent's next mayor in January.Although results have not been posted to the Portage County Board of Elections Web site yet,...

Tip leads to arrest of suspects in robbery near Art Building

Suzi Starheim November 30, 2009

University police made four arrests, including three students, Wednesday in connection to the robbery behind the Art Building on Nov. 22.Police arrested students Jose Lino, 18, of Akron; Daejshon Norton,...

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