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Grand opening set for new Aeronautics and Technology Building

Julianne Calapa April 13, 2015

To celebrate the addition of the new Aeronautics and Technology Building to Kent’s campus, the university will host its grand opening on Friday, April 24 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.The event, which takes place...

John Hess is a senior political science major. Contact him at jhess14@kent.edu. 

Opinion: Against Autism Speaks

John Hess April 13, 2015

As many of you may know, April is Autism Awareness Month. This month-long outreach and fundraising project is led by Autism Speaks, a nonprofit organization whose supporters range from celebrities like...

Carley Hull is a senior news major. Contact her at chull9@kent.edu. 

Opinion: HBO’s new online streaming service a murky advertisement

Carley Hull April 13, 2015

It’s hard living in the spoiler age. Yes, it’s “first world problem” hard, but enough to make a seemingly sane person completely paranoid. Becoming a “Game of Thrones” fan without HBO, and...

John Hess is a senior political science major. Contact him at jhess14@kent.edu.

Opinion: Thoughts on Voter Registration

John Hess March 30, 2015

I’ll never forget the fall of 2014. I was interning on several campaigns, doing voter outreach and making plenty of new friends. However, this past election won’t be remembered for our work, or even...

AP: NSA: 1 dead after car rams police vehicle at Fort Meade

Meredith Somers and Lolita C. Baldor, AP March 30, 2015

FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — Two men dressed as women smashed a stolen car into a police vehicle after they disobeyed commands at the closely guarded gates of the nation's spy agency on Monday, prompting police...

New international student program to come to KSU Fall 2015

Taylor Meade March 29, 2015

The International Friendship Family Program will come to Kent State’s campus Fall 2015 to help connect international students with local families.The program is designed for those international students...

Two workers ontop of the Institutional Advancement Center being constructed along S. Lincoln St on March 11, 2015.

Students say construction work on campus is annoying, affects their daily routine

Lauren Biertempfel March 29, 2015

Construction on the Center for Undergraduate Excellence, located between Olson and Lake halls, had affected students’ lives in the residence halls.“When it first started, they were doing work on the...

Regional campuses to award associate degrees to students

Payton Moore March 16, 2015

Kent’s regional campuses will begin giving automatic associate’s degrees to those who meet the university-mandated requirements, but are currently seeking bachelor’s degrees.The movement intends...

Kent State hosts paper recycling drive as part of Recyclemania

Lauren Biertempfel March 16, 2015

Kent State University will host its first Shredmania event March 17, a one-day event in coordination with Recyclemania.Recyclemania is a 8-week long competition for university recycling programs to promote...

Carley Hull is a senior news major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at chull9@kent.edu.

Opinion: Is Mattel’s new Barbie the next Big Brother?

Carley Hull March 16, 2015

The Barbie doll has been involved in controversies for years regarding her unrealistic figure and sexist portrayals, but Mattel’s new doll “Hello Barbie” could potentially be the most controversial...

John Hess is a senior political science major. Contact him at jhess14@kent.edu.

Opinion: #Traitors: Iran and the Senate Meltdown

John Hess March 16, 2015

The news has recently been filled with controversy surrounding the ongoing negotiations with Iran. The first act in this drama involved a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the U.S....

The Apple Watch is expected to be available in the U.S. in April.

AP: Apple Watch moves Internet out of your pocket

Brandon Bailey, AP March 9, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple wants to move the Internet from your pocket to your wrist.Time will tell if millions of consumers are willing to spend $350 on up — there's an 18-karat gold version that...

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