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Spring break travel comes at a cost for students

Kennedy Caldwell March 29, 2017

While some Kent State students travel out of state for spring break vacations, others struggle to afford a way home.According to Kent State’s Institutional Research website, about 4,000 Kent State students...

Kent State redshirt junior Robert Ziegler pitches against University of Pittsburgh at Schoonover Stadium on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Kent State won 7-6.

Purdue scores two in ninth to rally past Kent State

Henry Palattella March 28, 2017

Purdue University's (13-10) Logan Poisall capped off a furious comeback against Kent State (15-7) with his walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning Tuesday.Poisall hit a dribbler past the pitchers mound,...

Former Kent State wide receiver Ernest Calhoun participates in the shuttle run during Kent State's NFL Pro-Day at the Kent State Field House on Friday, March 24, 2017.

Kent State football seniors put their skills on display

Jack Kopanski March 24, 2017

With just over a month until the 2017 NFL Draft, Kent State football held its annual Pro Day on Friday at the Field House.Nine seniors showcased their skills in front of scouts from numerous NFL teams,...

Provost, CCI faculty talk trolling and free speech at panel discussion

Nicholas Hunter March 23, 2017

The College of Communication and Information (CCI) held a panel discussion, titled “Free Speech in the Information Age," Thursday in the KIVA.The panel, moderated by Amoaba Gooden, chairperson of the...

Rae Sremmurd performs at FlashFest in the M.A.C. Center on April 23, 2015. FlashFest is hosted annually by Undergraduate Student Government.

Rae Sremmurd to return for next month’s FlashFest

Benjamin VanHoose March 22, 2017

Rae Sremmurd will return to campus Thursday, April 20 to headline this year’s FlashFest.The hip-hop duo performed during FlashFest two years ago alongside Jeremih and a then-less ubiquitous Chainsmokers....

Voices of Testimony encourages diversity through gospel music

Megan Ferguson March 22, 2017

HED: VOT encourages diversity through gospel music Voices of Testimony, a Christian gospel choir group, believes that bringing diversity to Kent State’s campus is a core part of what they do.“It is...

Omani students pursue education at KSU

Eryn Gebacz March 21, 2017

Imagine a scholarship where travel, tuition, rent, fees and insurance were all paid for by the government, allowing a student to learn in another country.That dream scholarship is a reality for the Omani...

Kent State students in Professor Ron Russo’s Adult Swim class listen to Seth Green in a live Google Hangout chat in Franklin Hall on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Some students dressed in costumes representative of characters in Green’s work.

Seth Green chats with students in Adult Swim class

Benjamin VanHoose March 21, 2017

Technical issues weren’t enough to keep actor and comedian Seth Green from fielding questions from Kent State students Tuesday.As part of the “ST: Cartoon Network / Adult Swim” course (JMC 40095),...

Adulting 101 course planned for Fall

Hannah Wagner March 21, 2017

Health Education and Promotion will offer a new special topics course this fall called "Adulting 101" to help students make healthy decisions after leaving college.Irene Axiotis, an associate professor...

JMC and Rock Hall collaborate on new Rolling Stone course

Molly Spillman March 21, 2017

The 50th anniversary of Rolling Stone magazine will be celebrated and examined in a new class being offered through Kent State's School of Journalism and Mass Communication this fall.“Music, Movements...

Bridget Looney a junior and student manager for the Kent State women’s basketball team, cheers on the Flashes at the game against The University of Akron in the M.A.C. Center, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. The Flashes won 73-69.

Female Kent State students prepare for futures in male-dominated field

Danielle Johnson March 21, 2017

While working for Kent State's athletic teams, female students have pushed to prove they are qualified to be in the male-dominated sports industry.“Personally, I find me pushing myself to know a little...

Students of all faiths celebrate Jewish holiday

Megan Ferguson March 19, 2017

Hillel hosted a Purim Carnival Thursday for the first time in the Kent State student center.Students celebrated the Jewish holiday with free food, carnival games, raffles and Hamantaschen cook-offs.The...

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