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Thor Wasbotten, Kate O'Brian and Annette McGruder

Al-Jazeera America president stresses diversity in newsroom in McGruder lecture

Jessica Darling April 1, 2015

Kate O’Brian, president of Al Jazeera America, spoke of diversity not only in the newsroom, but also in her personal life on Wednesday, as the recipient of the Robert G. McGruder Distinguished Guest...

Communication studies junior Brianna Bradley poses for a portrait at the Kent State-Stark campus, Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Bradley has keratoconus, a vision impairment caused by a thinning in one eye's or both eyes' cornea. Bradley had a successful corneal transplant in her left eye, but is now experiencing peripheral vision loss in her right eye. (Photo by Jenna Watson/Kent Stater)

Kent student shares experience on partial blindness

Samantha Ickes April 1, 2015

On Valentine’s Day of 2012, Brianna Bradley, a junior communication studies major, sat in her Lake Hall dorm room, squinting. She noticed her vision was fuzzy, and she put on her glasses, which she normally...

Sil Lai Abrams talks to a goup of students in Oscar Ritchie Hall about domestic violence and inaccurate portrayals of women in reality TV showson March 31, 2015.

Violence in reality: Speaker explains representation of black women in society

McKenzie Jean-Philippe April 1, 2015

In recent months, the phrase “black lives matter” has become a widespread slogan in the movement against police brutality in urban communities. But how many people know that the origin of these groundbreaking...

President Warren responds to fair wage criticisms

Quinten Smith March 31, 2015

President Warren responds to fair wage criticisms from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major. Contact him atrpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: USG needs to improve transparency and student relations

Ray Paoletta March 31, 2015

Does anyone know what Kent State Undergraduate Student Government does? Do students feel that USG betters their college experience? I did not know the functions of USG either. I researched Kent State’s...

Members of the Kappa Epsilon fraternity perform in the Delta Zeta lip sync on March 1, 2014.

Watch your mouth: Artists who lip-sync shouldn’t sing

Megan Brown March 31, 2015

When it comes to lip-syncing, I would prefer it if artists refrained from the act. Either sing live or don’t sing at all, that’s my motto.The only argument I can make for lip-syncing is for entertainment...

Erika Greet, an employee of U-Tan, a tanning salon located near USC, demonstrates for a photographer the workings of an Ergoline Excellence tanning bed.

Cost of the (un)natural tan

Jamie Brian March 31, 2015

You’ve been cloaked all winter in more layers than you remember owning. With the spring breeze and rising temperature, it’s as if you’re discovering your skin for the first time. And your skin is...

Map of religious freedom laws in the U.S. Tribune News Service 2015

AP: Indiana lawmakers try to quiet firestorm surrounding new law

Tom Davies, AP March 30, 2015

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence called off public appearances Monday and sports officials planned an "Indy Welcomes All" campaign ahead of this weekend's NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis as lawmakers...

The Spanish Latino Student Association hosted Latino Palooza at Eastway Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

SALSA to hold first annual Latin Festival

Daisha Overstreet March 30, 2015

The Spanish and Latino Student Association (SALSA) will hold its first annual Latin Festival Wednesday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.Funded by the Undergraduate Student Government,...

ROTC vans

ROTC van arson still under investigation

Sky Fought March 30, 2015

Authorities continue to look for the individual or individuals who set fire to two ROTC vans last month.The two government-owned vehicles were found on fire in the R3 Terrace Hall parking lot. The police...

Greg Jarvie, the vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Retiring VPs to leave lasting legacy

Kate Schwanke March 30, 2015

Vice Presidents Greg Jarvie and Gregg Floyd, who will retire at the end of this school year, plan to leave a lasting legacy as their time at Kent State ends.Jarvie, vice president for Enrollment Management...

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

Opinion: Why the $20 bill should have a new face

Carley Hull March 30, 2015

A new face could be printed on U.S. currency, but it won’t be another president or a man. The nonprofit organization called Women On 20s started a campaign to create a new $20 bill featuring a woman...

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