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Voters wait in line to check into the Kent United Church of Christ polling station Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017.

State and local results for 2017 election

November 8, 2017
Claudia Amrhein, the general manager of PARTA, poses for a portrait on Monday, Aug. 27, 2017.

PARTA invests in natural gas for Portage County

August 30, 2017

A day in the life of a service dog in training NEW HEADLINE

August 30, 2017
The School of Nursing graduating students walk to their seats at the 2016 Summer Commencement in the MAC Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Kent State summer commencement set for Aug. 19

August 18, 2017
Fall

Kent State extends Thanksgiving break

August 11, 2017
Local band A Sense of Purpose performs at Euro Gyro in downtown Kent on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

The Sounds of Kent: Finding the best live music in town

August 7, 2017
Participants gather at the starting line in preparation for the Potterfest 5k on July 28. 

Harry Potter fans join first-ever Potterfest 5k Race

July 29, 2017

Warped 1

July 27, 2017
Andy Black performs at the Cuyahoga Falls date during the Vans Warped Tour on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.

The World of Warped

July 27, 2017
MGK poses for an AP reporter on the red carpet at the APMAs Monday, July 17, 2017.

APMAs bring night packed with live music to Cleveland

July 18, 2017
Sleep On It perform on stage outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 16, 2017, during the APMA Fan Day celebration.

APMA Fan Day celebrates music lovers

July 17, 2017
Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach performs with Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive during Papa Roach’s set at the APMAs on Monday, July 18, 2016. 

Alternative music scene to invade Cleveland

July 11, 2017
George Brinkman, Jr.s booking photograph from the North Royalton police.

Brinkman, linked with five homicides, pleads not guilty

June 30, 2017
George Brinkman, Jr.s booking photograph from the North Royalton police.

Brinkman, linked to five homicides, makes court appearance in North Royalton deaths

June 15, 2017
Ibrahim Albadri stands outside of the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology building on May 11, 2017.

‘It’s out of my hands’: Libyan student struggles to stay stateside

May 24, 2017

Kent State athletics finish respective seasons strong, multiple NCAA appearances

May 15, 2017
Carlee Switzer

Freshman student dies after collapse on campus

May 3, 2017
Junior advertising major Alissa Woodward holds her assistance cat, Gunner, in Olsen Hall on Monday, Feb. 13, 2016. Gunner aids Woodward in coping with her anxiety while in college. “It helps to come home to something solid, something unwavering,” Woodward said.

Animal companions ease students’ stress, anxiety

March 8, 2017

Assistance Animals (SIDEBARS) Lawsuit paves way for paws on campus

March 8, 2017
SWAT stands at the back door of building 5 at the villages at Franklin Crossings during a hostage situation on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.

Silver Meadows hostage, suspect identified

February 20, 2017
SWAT stands at the back door of building 5 at the villages at Franklin Crossings during a hostage situation on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.

Suspect dead in Silver Meadows hostage situation

February 20, 2017
From Google Maps

Police respond to barricaded hostage situation

February 19, 2017
Kevin Cappy, vocalist and bassist of The Grievance Club performs onstage during a show at Mahalls’ on January 14, 2017.

Grievance Club stays close to home while gaining notoriety

January 19, 2017
Zach McCulley, vocalist for Hello Weekend, performs onstage during a show at The Foundry Concert Club in Lakewood, Ohio on July 31, 2016.

Local band Hello Weekend works through lineup changes

January 19, 2017
Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance casts its cellphone lights into the air to join the Ghostlight Project in E. Turner Stump Theatre on Thursday night, Jan. 19, 2017. 

Theater shines light on pledge

January 18, 2017
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Dining Services to select new business partner

January 17, 2017
David Darnell Calhoun, Jr.

Ravenna homicide suspect to be tried for charges

January 9, 2017
Bidders gather in downtown Kents Pufferbelly LTD Restaurant on Franklin Avenue for an auction of more than 160 items of varying historical significance to the now-closed establishment on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2016. 

Downtown Kent’s Pufferbelly makes its last sale

January 4, 2017
Illustration

Insecure and invisible: Problems with food access go unnoticed at Kent State

December 7, 2016

Opinion: After the storm

November 9, 2016

Rethinking studying abroad as a freshman

September 18, 2016

Witnessing the aftershocks of the Italy earthquake

August 28, 2016
Tony Carlucci samples some wine during Geography of Wine on Wednesday. Students from every major are eligible to take the course. Photo by Thomas Song.

Abnormal course offerings lighten up students’ schedules

August 26, 2016

(Orientation) Professors share keys to respect in the classroom

August 11, 2016
Sister Sharp, assistant professor of mathematics, poses for a portrait on the second floor of the Student Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2016.

Not your average nun: Kent State professor finds beauty in mathematics

August 9, 2016

(Orientation) Study abroad programs provide unique experiences

August 8, 2016

(Orientation) Flashcard, Flashcash allow students access to Kent’s offerings

August 8, 2016
Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach performs with Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive during Papa Roach’s set at the APMAs on Monday, July 18, 2016. 

The APMAS take on Columbus

July 29, 2016
Peaceful protest 2

RNC protesters dance in public fountain to promote anti-violence

July 21, 2016

Wiener dog picnic 4

July 9, 2016

Wiener dog picnic 2

July 9, 2016
Dorothy, also known as Le-Bone James dresses up as a Cava-Weenie for the picnics costume contest.  

Wieners take all at Northeast Ohio Dachshund Picnic

July 9, 2016

Third party candidates aim to attract undecided voters

June 28, 2016
Fans watch on in excitement at the Cavaliers watch party outside the Quicken Loans Arena in downtown Cleveland on Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Cavaliers went on to defeat the Golden State Warriors, 93-89, to capture the city of Cleveland’s first major championship in 52 years.

Cavs fans attend watch party for history-making NBA Finals

June 20, 2016
Kent resident Josh Wilkinson and his three-year-old daughter, Sophia, enjoy food and ice cream at the seventh annual Grill For Good fundraiser in the Hometown Bank Plaza on Saturday, June 11, 2016.

Seventh annual Grill For Good fundraiser heats up downtown Kent

June 11, 2016
Kent State President Beverly Warren, as well as members of the Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board, cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement on Friday, June 3, 2016.

Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement holds grand opening

June 3, 2016

Insecure and invisible: Problems with food access goes unnoticed at Kent State

April 24, 2016
Senior interior design major Wadha Almatar helps 6th grader Danyelle hammer a nail into a piece of wood Saturday, March 5, 2016.

Young students building more than just model houses

March 6, 2016
Debbie Kukwa prepares to take the first flight in the new aircraft named after her daughter Nicole Nikki Kukwa on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. Nikki passed away from Leukemia in 2006 during her senior year in Kent States aeronautics program.

Memory of former Kent State student soars to new heights

February 23, 2016

Construction Management receives funds to create new scholarships

February 16, 2016
Bill Stiffler of Turner Construction Company talks with a student during the Construction Management Career Fair on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. Over the course of a semester, the fair has doubled in the number of companies.

Construction Management Fair offers early opportunities

February 14, 2016

READY FOR WEB: Construction Management Fair offers jobs, internships

February 11, 2016
Sophomore Kent robotics team member Sarah Rosenbaum adds some final touches to her team’s robot before the practice competition on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016. The team competed against Virginia Tech, Akron University and Iowa State in a practice round before the final competition in May.

Kent State Robotics Team successfully hosts first annual NASA practice competition.

February 9, 2016

SIDE BAR – Robotics Team remains strong through relocations

February 3, 2016
(from left) Senior Joshua Ishihara, senior Dan Kish and sophomore Sarah Rosenbaum with their award-winning robot digger, Cyborg Betty,” on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.

Kent State Robotics team makes great strides

February 3, 2016

Guest column: Starbucks lovers brewing over holiday cup design

November 11, 2015
Mike Shea

Alternative Press hosts second annual music awards show in Cleveland

July 28, 2015

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opens new exhibit to honor Alternative Press Magazine

July 22, 2015

Alternative Press Music Awards will be held in Cleveland July 22

June 24, 2015
John Ponchak, a sophomore computer science major, pauses to take a photo at the Molly Stark Mental Institution.

Urban Photography: Exploring the decaying depths of civilization

April 28, 2015
Best Ethnic Food

Best Ethnic Food: Main Street Continental Grill

April 7, 2015
Quaker Steak & Lube employee Grace Kober runs food to a table on Monday April 6, 2015. The on-campus restaurant serves wings, burgers, and more on the bottom level of the student center.

Best On-Campus Eatery: Quaker Steak and Lube

April 7, 2015
Jeffery Gamberling and Hallie Walker, juniors at Kent Roosevelt High School, sit together at Taco Tontos on Monday, April 6, 2015.

Best Vegetarian/Vegan Food: Taco Tontos

April 7, 2015
Julien Johnson, a senior philosophy major, has worked as a security aide for nearly three years. He prides himself in getting to know the residents he looks after.

Late-night workers at Kent State have a different kind of nightlife.

March 17, 2015
Since about mid-January, Christopher Mosquera has been strolling around campus every day wearing the same brown fuzzy bathrobe, leprechaun hat and St. Patrick’s Day tinsel around his neck.

‘KSU Leprechaun’ brings joy, inspires change in spirit of St. Patrick’s Day

March 10, 2015
Junior political science major Camara Thomas introduces himself and explains why he joined his fraternity Phi Beta Sigma at the Multicultural Greek Info Night on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. “I wanted to look out for those around me and I felt Phi Beta Sigma gave me that opportunity,” Thomas said.

African-American Greek Chapters: Small in numbers, strong in bonds

February 17, 2015
Lafayette Tolliver, a Kent State Univeristy alumus 1967-71 points out an old friend in one of the photos in an exhibit of his photographs called, Coming of Age at Kent 1967-71 A pictorial of Black Student Life in the Uumbaji Gallery in Oscar Ritchie Hall on Saturday Oct. 18, 2014 in Kent, Ohio. Tolliver worked as a photographer for the Daily Kent Stater and Chestnut Burr student year book during his time at the university. (Mike Cardew/Akron Beacon Journal)

Lafayette Tolliver: Rehashing and recording history

February 10, 2015

‘Unlucky’ is the lucky winner

December 2, 2014
First place winner, Peach, performs at The Kent Stage for Battle of the Bands on Thursday Nov. 13, 2014.

Bands battle for bragging rights at the Kent Stage

November 18, 2014
Dash offers new payment plans at bars

Dashing past the line at the bar

November 18, 2014
A representative from American Greetings spoke to students on Nov. 5, 2014 in a pre-event for the upcoming Innov8athon III: #BestCardEver, co-sponsored by Blackstone LaunchPad. Students will try to create a new, memorable greeting card for the company.

LaunchPad and American Greetings to hold competition for most memorable card

November 11, 2014
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