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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

How to stay safe, have fun tomorrow

Suzi Starheim October 30, 2009

Wear bright clothes, don't get too drunkWith large crowds flooding into Kent for the annual Halloween celebration, crime prevention specialist Alice Ickes said being smart is crucial."We see a lot of accidental...

School of Art Gallery’s exhibit showcases the artistry and culture of automobiles

Laura Lofgren October 30, 2009

Show features cars, Hopper and WarholFor more than 100 years, the automobile has affected the world in significant stages. Whether it is changing the way we get from point A to B, to being a status symbol,...

Art gallery celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Laura Lofgren October 29, 2009

Mexican holiday honors the life and death of departed loved onesSharing space with Turnup Records, Standing Rock Cultural Arts gallery in downtown Kent will take a different spin on the traditional Halloween...

Mandatory meetings address fire safety issues in Centennial Courts

Suzi Starheim October 29, 2009

Extinguisher tampered with, ashes near stoveOn either Sept. 23 or early on the morning of Sept. 24, someone keyed into the third floor bridge lounge kitchenette between Centennial Courts E and F. Residence...

Mayor candidates want more city, university cooperation

Denise Wright October 29, 2009

Hawksley, Fiala share similar goalsWhat the mayor's position means to youWhile Kent's city manager structure makes the mayor's position more of ceremonial figurehead, the mayor presides over council meetings...

The appeal of scrapbooking

Denise Wright October 27, 2009

Hobby growing in popularity among people of all agesPHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CAITLIN SIRSE | DAILY KENT STATERCredit: DKS EditorsFor Diane Dezso, a sales team leader at Archiver's, scrapbooking became a hobby...

Bullying calls, texts are illegal

Suzi Starheim October 23, 2009

The victim often knows the offenderToday's technology allows people to communicate their discontent differently than in the traditional face-to-face situation, said Christopher Jenkins, lieutenant of investigations...

Speed blamed for parking lot crashes

Suzi Starheim October 20, 2009

Parking Services advises cautionParris Watson said he feels very safe leaving his car in an S-37 parking lot throughout the week."I have never had any dings or accidents while it was on campus," said Watson,...

Study Away Fair offers students opportunities abroad and home

Rebecca Mohr October 20, 2009

Event to take place in Student Center todayToday, students will have the opportunity to explore their options for studying abroad at the annual "Study Away Fair." The event will be held in the Student...

Student pedestrian injured in accident

Suzi Starheim October 19, 2009

Kent State police have completed their investigation of an accident involving a pedestrian hit by a car Thursday.Two female students were walking back to their dormitory from the Student Recreation and...

Bicyclist sustained minor injuries

Suzi Starheim October 15, 2009

Passersby's lack of concern shocks student witnessNicholas Marsh was riding his bike to class Oct. 7 when he collided with a car."I ride my bike around campus quite a bit," he said. "I was going to class...

Students take advantage of tax credit for first time home buyers

Denise Wright October 15, 2009

Sophomore nursing major Ashley Round wasn't looking to buy a home at the beginning of this year. But when she and her boyfriend started seeing commercials advertising the $8,000 tax credit for first-time...

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