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David Crosby’s autograph sits on a vinyl record cover inscribed to Laura Davis, the co-founder of the May 4 Visitors Center Sunday. Crosby was on campus filming for a documentary before performing that evening at the Kent Stage.

David Crosby visits May 4 Visitors Center

Zoe Swartz November 5, 2017

The rain falls on a dreary Sunday afternoon in Kent. Closer to the back side of campus, situated on top of a hill, stands Taylor Hall.Inside, the May 4 Visitors Center shows life for a special guest who...

Merissa

Finding stability on the court

Henry Palattella November 5, 2017

It was a hazy afternoon in June 2007 when Merissa Barber-Smith’s mother sat her four children down in the living room of their house on the South Side of Chicago.“Kids,” she told them, “we’re...

‘Tis the Season for All’ show to be hosted by fashion students

Ella Abbott November 4, 2017

Students in the "Fashion Show Productions" course at Kent State will be hosting a holiday fashion show titled "Tis the Season for All" Nov. 16 in the Rockwell Hall auditorium.The class, made up of fashion...

Stink bugs increasing due to optimal environmental conditions

Logan Lutton November 4, 2017

Brown marmorated stink bugs, common, shield-shaped pests, are thriving this year due to ideal environmental conditions, which has led to an increase in the Northeast Ohio region.“This year, they are...

Global Health Symposium covers public health on international level

Eden Kraus November 4, 2017

A Global Health Symposium featuring three keynote speakers gave the Kent State community the chance to learn about current issues within the public health field in Lowry Hall Friday.The Office of Global...

An '80s display, part of an exhibit in the Kent State University Museum, in Rockwell Hall Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.

Kent State Museum, College of the Arts channel the ’80s in latest exhibit

Ella Abbott November 4, 2017

Guests of the Kent State University Museum partied like it was 1985 on Friday night.The museum, in collaboration with the College of the Arts, held an '80s-themed party in the Rockwell Hall Atrium where...

Delta Gamma crowns winner at Anchorman Pageant

Miranda Marinello November 4, 2017

While LeBron James was securing a win in Washington, D.C., Blake Hoover, a junior exercise science major and member of Kent State's Sigma Nu Fraternity, dragged a basketball hoop onto the stage for Delta...

Kent State sophomore Claire Tulisiak dives for the ball while junior Lexi Mantas watches during the Homecoming match Oct. 14, 2017.

Miami (OH) volleyball rolls past Kent State in straight sets

Taylor Sforzo November 4, 2017

Kent State's volleyball team (5-19 overall, 3-10 Mid-American Conference) lost to Miami (OH) (18-8, 10-3 MAC) in straight sets, 3-0 (24-26, 23-25, 16-25), Friday night.Senior outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger...

Jennifer O'Connell, the director of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services at Kent State, poses for a portrait outside the Williamson House Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

Kent State’s SRVSS director opens up about battle with breast cancer

Emily McMahan November 3, 2017

Jennifer O’Connell is in a new chapter of her life, but she wasn’t expecting it to involve breast cancer. The director of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services has been receiving treatment...

University Library hosts conference on affordable course materials

Taylor Robinson November 3, 2017

Faculty gathered in the University Library Garden Room Friday to hear presentations and speakers present options for affordable course materials for college students.“We’ve hosted workshops over the...

Wooster senior forward Alex Baptiste and Kent State sophomore forward Danny Pippen battle for the ball during an exhibition game in the M.A.C. Center Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.

Kent State men’s basketball powers past Wooster in exhibition

Tanner Castora November 3, 2017

The Kent State men's basketball team took on the College of Wooster in an exhibition game Friday night. Wooster — who is a division III school — went 21-8 last year and played in the Division III tournament. The...

Junior back, Courtney Weise (left), celebrates with senior middle, Silvia Figa Malgosa, after she scored during the MAC semifinals Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.

Field hockey beats Longwood, will face Miami (OH) in MAC Championship

Henry Palattella November 3, 2017

The first time the Kent State field hockey team took on Longwood University, the Flashes needed overtime to beat the Lancers, with Berta Jover Llorens playing hero with her goal two minutes into overtime. On...

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