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Lesson in lie detectors sets myths straight

Morgan Day March 16, 2007

Bill Evans, practicing attorney and polygraphist, hooks up a lie detector test to Johnathon Gibbs, sophomore justice studies major. SAM TWAREK | DAILY KENT STATERCredit: John ProppeCorrection: In this...

What does your license plate say about you?

Morgan Day March 15, 2007

First DUI plates — now proposed green plates may adorn the bumpers of Ohio sex offendersGreen is the new pink.According to The Associated Press, a 2005 bill that called for pink license plates for all...

University police learn how to work with the mentally ill

Morgan Day March 9, 2007

Officers Rodney Tarry and Marty Toukonen of the Mantua Police Department try to convince a man with depression, played by Bob Russell, a graduate theater acting student, to come with them yesterday at...

Critter campaigns help student, police relations

Morgan Day March 6, 2007

Students from Iowa State pose with Frank the Flamingo. Iowa State police talk to students about partying safely and stick a pink flamingo in the yard of where they go.Photo courtesy of Iowa State Police...

Out-dated fire alarms may pose threat to deaf students

Morgan Day March 2, 2007

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY KATIE ROUPE | DAILY KENT STATERSeveral fire alarms on campus do not have strobe lights that notify the deaf of a fire. Without a strobe light, a deaf student could be unaware of a...

Jogger stays smart, aware

Morgan Day March 1, 2007

After being followed for about 30 minutes by a suspicious man in a vehicle, a jogging Kent State student took the right steps to ensure her safety Monday, said Lt. Robert Nation."She had the smarts to...

Not this way

Morgan Day February 22, 2007

Laws aimed at preventing distractions while driving experience mixed reactionsMultitasking while driving is one reason why the teen traffic fatality rate is four times that of adults.Leslie Cusano | Daily...

Suicide signs

Morgan Day February 21, 2007

Myths hinder help from friendsEvery minute, a suicide attempt is made.Every 16 minutes in the United States, someone dies by suicide, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.Suicides,...

Definition of rape is uncertain to some

Morgan Day February 15, 2007

Two people consent to sexual intercourse.One changes his or her mind during the act.The other won't stop.Sophomore nursing major Spencer Wenger said, in cases such as this, neither the man nor the woman...

Background checks now part of the on-campus housing process at University of Akron

Morgan Day February 13, 2007

Starting this semester, University of Akron students must agree to criminal background checks if they wish to live on campus.As of last week, 40 individuals checked "yes" — indicating a criminal history...

Residence hall safety is key

Morgan Day February 8, 2007

Responsible lifestyles and safety habits important for studentsPhoto illustrations by Abby FisherCredit: Ron SoltysHERE ARE SOME TIPS ON HOW TO KEEP YOUR DORM ANDPERSONAL BELONGINGS SAFE:- Lock doors at...

Federal funds target student consumption

Morgan Day February 1, 2007

Attempting to drunkenly dodge the campus cops might be a hoot for some, but the crime of underage drinking is far more serious.Fifty-three percent of people living in the United States report one or more...

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