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Graduate student wins PITCH U competition with water filtration system

Abigail Winternitz January 29, 2017

Shanice Cheatham, a graduate student in the College of Public Health, recently took first place in the Burton D. Morgan Foundation PITCH U elevator competition with her Endemic Filtration Portable Water...

Russ Mitchell, of WKYC, moderates a panel discussion of media professionals at JMC’s Way Forward to discuss the current state of journalism in post 2016 election America on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. The panel included Henry Gomez, Cheryl Ann Lambert, Jacqueline Marino, Connie Schultz and Chance York. Participants live tweeted and asked questions about what is to come for the media profession.

JMC panel discusses issues surrounding credibility in journalism

Molly Spillman January 26, 2017

It was a full house Thursday night at the Journalism’s Way Forward event, hosted by Kent State’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, which encouraged an open dialogue about the future of media...

Army ROTC cadets train in handling weapons

Troy Lee January 26, 2017

Kent State’s Army Reserve Officers Training Course (ROTC) cadets learned and practiced how to handle a firearm properly as part of a bi-weekly military lab at Terrace Hall on January 25.Upperclassmen,...

Kent State senior forward Chelsi Watson drives to the basket against Northern Illinois at the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017.

Northern Illinois’ offense proves to be too much for Kent State

Henry Palattella January 25, 2017

The last time that the Kent State women’s basketball team took on Northern Illinois University there was no shortage of offense, as the two teams combined to score 195 points in the Huskies 98-97 win...

Jess Tanner, a graduate theatre studies major, as Irena Gut Opdyke in a rehersal for Kent State’s production of "Irena’s Vow" in Wright-Curtis Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

Theater groups address diversity on campus through art

Benjamin VanHoose January 25, 2017

Hollywood isn’t the only level of the entertainment industry working to broaden its inclusion. Locally, theatre organizations on campus commit to telling stories of varying backgrounds and offering equal...

Kent State students fill the new Tri-Towers gym at the opening on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. An addition to the Recreation and Wellness Center on the other side of campus, the new center will make working out more convenient for students.

Kent State students finding ways to stick to fitness

Shane Transue January 25, 2017

Students have found several tips and tricks to help keep their New Year’s resolutions on track during the busy semester.There are a variety of options open to students who want to continue their fitness...

Other People

REVIEW: Oscars nominations overlooked the emotional ‘Other People’

Michael Nied January 25, 2017

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrated another year of excellent film Tuesday by announcing the nominations for the 2017 Academy Awards.Although the awards ceremony is renowned as one...

Aerial drone photo of the new roundabout on Summit Street.

Students express safety concerns of new roundabout

Sarah Heber January 24, 2017

Kent State students expressed concerns about the newly constructed roundabout on Summit Street, whether they are driving through, or crossing to and from the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.“If...

Starbucks and Campus Book and Supply on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.

KSU approved to buy land containing Starbucks, Campus Book & Supply

Megan Ayscue January 23, 2017

Kent State's request to purchase land located just off campus on East Main Street was approved Monday by the Ohio Controlling Board.The land, 430-436 E. Main St., which contains Starbucks, Campus Book...

Keynote speaker Molly Merryman and assistant professor of LGBTQ studies Lauren Vochon listen to the conclusion of the LGBTQ Student Center Spring Kick Off in the Nest on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. “The most radical act you can have when you feel unwelcome is to succeed,” said Merryman. Merryman’s speech encouraged the LGBTQ community to find their support systems and to continue to succeed in the face of adversity.

LGBTQ Student Center opens semester with kick-off event

Cameron Hoover January 23, 2017

Kent State’s LGBTQ Student Center kicked off their spring semester with a social gathering and presentation Tuesday night at The Nest in the Student Center.The celebration filled up quickly prior to...

Former Kent State football player Nate Holley leaves the courtroom after his pretrial hearing at the Portage County Municipal Courthouse in Ravenna, Ohio, on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2016. Holley has been charged with felony kidnapping and felonious assault.

Holley’s trial moved to Feb. 7

Henry Palattella January 23, 2017

Former Kent State football player Nate Holley will have to wait a little bit longer to get his day in court, as the start of his trial was moved to Feb. 7.Holley's trial was originally set to start on...

Green dot petition

Students create petition for mandatory FYE Green Dot training

Mckenzie Jean-Philippe January 22, 2017

During the Fall 2016 semester, Elizabeth Garlinger, Haley Kashi and Emily Bragg were presented with a project in associate professor James Ponder’s communication influence course: create a meaningful...

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