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Guest Columnist: Responsible Ohio’s Petition has more cons than pros

Graham Smith April 12, 2015

Let me start by saying that I am in no way against the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana use. Although I do not smoke myself, I believe that marijuana is a harmless drug. Similar vices,...

Alexis Wohler

Opinion: Love of God and others

Alexis Wohler April 12, 2015

Many of us long for love, whether it’s the love of a parent, spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend or just the love of a friendship. With any relationship, there should be love.Once a relationship starts, there...

Mike Richards is a senior English major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at mricha51@kent.edu.

Opinion: Five reasons why your lists are garbage

Mike Richards April 12, 2015

Sorry for the lack of eloquence in the title, but I lacked the inspiration as I was a bit riled up over a few things I read in the last few days, courtesy of my ever-loving, ever-interesting Facebook timeline.Let’s...

Kent State keeps hot streak alive against MAC opponent

Andrew Bugel April 12, 2015

Kent State (19-12, 8-4) took two out of three games against Mid-American Conference foe Ball State this weekend during the season’s second home stand.The Flashes kept momentum by winning the series,...

Lil’ Sibs Weekend offers students chance to bond with younger siblings

Lauren Biertempfel April 12, 2015

Kent State students and their little siblings filled Kent’s campus this past weekend for the annual Lil’ Sibs Weekend 2015 hosted by Kent Interhall Council.One of the main focuses of the weekend was...

Kent State students Stacey Forte (left), Nicole Sauter(center) Paul Billig(right) pray with Tim DeFrange, Deacon at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kent, before entering the Portage County Detention Center for a weekly ministry with detainees.

A night inside the walls – KSU students go to prison ministry weekly for service, learning

Skye McEowen April 12, 2015

A first observationJust about every Friday night during the spring semester, a group of students drive to Ravenna, down Infirmary Road, and pull into the parking lot of a high-security building. By this...

Human Development major Karlee Kimble and Justice Studies major Taraya Johnson observe the photographs in the Good Hair exhibit by Moema Furtado in Oscar Ritchie Hall on April 9, 2015. The “Good” Hair exhibit celebrates the beauty and diversity of black hair.

Good Hair exhibit portrays beauty of black hair

Kelsey Drumm April 12, 2015

Kent students and faculty modeled their African-American hairstyles in photographs showcased in the “‘Good’ Hair: Celebrating the Diversity and Beauty of Black Hair” exhibit at the Uumbaji Art...

New PTSD sleep pattern research completed

Jacob Runnels April 12, 2015

A team of graduate and undergraduate students has concluded their research on the relationships between sleep patterns, smoking and post-traumatic stress disorder.“What we did was analyze the research...

Jagger Smith, age 12, builds a house as tall as he is using the Cocoro playhouse system, showcased at the Maker Faire in the University Library on Friday, May 10, 2015. The Cocoro playhouse, which uses lightweight but durable cardboard that can be stacked and combined for limitless possibilities, was created by NorioKids, who’s founder got the idea from playing with legos and lincoln logs as a kid and always wanting to be able to fit inside.

Students, locals participate in Kent State’s second annual Mini Maker Faire

Kelsey Drumm April 12, 2015

Kent crafters, tech enthusiasts and other innovators participated in the second annual Mini Maker Faire to show attendees their skills from noon to 4 p.m. on April 10 on the first floor of the University...

Kent State to present dark comedy ‘The House of Blue Leaves’

Dara Sander April 12, 2015

Kent State is bringing the dark comedy, “The House of Blue Leaves” to the Wright-Curtis Theatre from April 17-26.The play will bring a mix of genres and jumping styles to keep the audience on their...

Professionals, students discuss effects of social media at YouToo Social Media Conference

Jessica Darling April 12, 2015

Students and media professionals gathered Friday, April 10, for the eighth annual YouToo Social Media Conference on Friday, April 10.The Kent State chapter and the Akron Professional chapter of Public...

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Happy National Grilled Cheese Day! Why grilled cheese is the best cheese

“Toast,” in Israel. “Toastie” in England. “Kasarli” in Turkey. “Croque monsieur” in France. “Roasted cheese” in Scotland. “Grilled cheese” in the United States.Grilled cheese. It’s...

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