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Mini Maker Faire showcases exhibitors’ talents

Alexandra Valverde April 12, 2015

KSU holds "Maker Faire" in library from KentWired.com on Vimeo.Kent State students and creators from across the state and country came together Friday to showcase their creative talents in different disciplines,...

Softball splits rivalry series with Akron

Zac Sommer April 12, 2015

The Kent State softball team (24-9, 5-2 Mid-American Conference) ended a home Friday doubleheader with a split against MAC rival University of Akron (14-18, 2-5 MAC).After dropping the first game 2-1 in...

Annual Virginia Hamilton Conference discusses multicultural literature for youth

Nick Boone April 10, 2015

Kent State hosted the 31st Annual Virginia Hamilton Conference with keynote speaker David Macaulay, an award-winning author and illustrator for children’s literature, on April 9 and 10 at the Student...

Talent showcase to promote cultural awareness

Dara Sander April 8, 2015

The Dunya Jeane Student Organization will present the “Explosion of Culture Talent Showcase” on Monday, April 13 at 7:15 p.m. in the Kiva. There will be poetry, singing, traditional dancing and fashion...

Kent State senior pitcher Emma Johnson pitches against Toledo in a double-header on April 18, 2014.

Kent State softball shut out versus Pittsburgh

Quentin Smith April 8, 2015

Entering Wednesday’s game against Pittsburgh, the Kent State softball team had won 10 of their previous 11 games. The Flashes looked to take their momentum on the road when they traveled to face the...

Fifth annual Black Squirrel 5K Race on Saturday

McKenzie Jean-Philippe April 8, 2015

The fifth annual Black Squirrel 5K Race, named after Kent State’s unofficial mascot, will be Saturday, April 11 at 8 a.m.“We did an assessment of the annual Bowman Race that’s held in the fall back...

Graphic by Ray Padilla

Behind the wheel of the Kent State Zamboni

Zac Sommer April 8, 2015

Nineteen years and three Zambonis later, Kent State maintenance repair worker crew leader Keith Fischer is not ready to leave his job at the Ice Arena behind.Fischer, now 49 years old, began his career...

Throwback Thursday: Women Students Enrol (sic) In Training Program (April 9, 1946)

KS Archive April 8, 2015

Women have again joined the men in the university's flight program to make one more phase of education co-educational. Six of the 41 students enrolled in actual flight courses are women, five of whom are...

Bartender and senior finance major Madeleine Harster makes a shot at Brewhouse on Saturday April 4, 2015. Brewhouse won best place to go if you are under 21.

Best place to have fun under 21: Brewhouse

Payton Moore April 7, 2015

BrewhouseBrewhouse brings in the most fun under 21 with its $5 cover charge for those underage.With a DJ, pool tables and room to dance, the bar gives a taste of college nightlife to those who can’t...

Ray's bartender Angelo Cataldo, then junior exercise science major, pours a draft in Downtown Kent, Tuesday April 8, 2014.

Best Drink Selection: Ray’s Place

Mark Oprea April 7, 2015

Ray’s PlaceIt’s no secret to Kent bar-hoppers that Ray’s Place is a hub for a beer lover’s palate with 64 beers on tap that cycle daily, along with standard domestics and imported ales.Yet what...

The Hulk cocktail prepared by the Loft on April 6, 2015. The Loft's signature Hulk was voted as the best cocktail in Kent, Ohio. 

Best Cocktail: The Loft’s “Hulk”

Mark Oprea April 7, 2015

The Loft’s ‘Hulk’Newcomers to Kent’s bar scene often are initiated via a handful of drinks from local bars. This undeniably includes The Loft’s notorious “Hulk,” a two-glass concoction with...

Cinnamon rolls at Wild Goats Café on April 6, 2015. The cafe, well known for its cinnamon rolls and icecream is a favorite for Kent State students.

Best Breakfast: Wild Goats Cafe

Lily Martis April 7, 2015

Wild Goats Cafe"Fresh and funky,” Wild Goats Café has yet again won the title of “Best Breakfast in Kent.” It’s the combination of fresh ingredients, homemade food and “awesome” staff, general...

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