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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,...

John Hess is a senior political science major. Contact him at jhess14@kent.edu.

Opinion: Thoughts on Voter Registration

John Hess March 30, 2015

I’ll never forget the fall of 2014. I was interning on several campaigns, doing voter outreach and making plenty of new friends. However, this past election won’t be remembered for our work, or even...

AP: NSA: 1 dead after car rams police vehicle at Fort Meade

Meredith Somers and Lolita C. Baldor, AP March 30, 2015

FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — Two men dressed as women smashed a stolen car into a police vehicle after they disobeyed commands at the closely guarded gates of the nation's spy agency on Monday, prompting police...

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...

Photo Gallery: Where did The Kent Stater’s photo staff travel over spring break?

The Kent Stater Photo Staff March 29, 2015

A Greek Orthodox priest speaks at a Greek independence day ceremony in the village of Perni, Greece on March 25, 2015. Photo by Alex Ledet.A butcher cuts meat at the Macelleria Falorni meat shop in Florence...

New international student program to come to KSU Fall 2015

Taylor Meade March 29, 2015

The International Friendship Family Program will come to Kent State’s campus Fall 2015 to help connect international students with local families.The program is designed for those international students...

Kent State University sophomore Luke Burch gets a hit during Kent State’s 8-6 victory over Eastern Michigan University and Schoonover Stadium on Sunday, March 29, 2015. The Flashes won 2 of 3 games in the series to improve their record to 12-11 overall.

Flashes take series over conference foe Eastern Michigan

Andrew Bugel March 29, 2015

Kent State (12-11, 3-3 Mid-American Conference) took on Eastern Michigan for a three-game series on Saturday and Sunday, and they were able to come away with a series win in their second home series of...

Jeremy Poe, senior communications major.

Formerly homeless student shares experience

Sky Fought March 29, 2015

The number of homeless people in the United States continues to rise, and college students are not excluded. There are an estimated 58,000 homeless students on campuses nationwide, according to the National...

Two workers ontop of the Institutional Advancement Center being constructed along S. Lincoln St on March 11, 2015.

Students say construction work on campus is annoying, affects their daily routine

Lauren Biertempfel March 29, 2015

Construction on the Center for Undergraduate Excellence, located between Olson and Lake halls, had affected students’ lives in the residence halls.“When it first started, they were doing work on the...

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

Opinion: Floating Upstream: Netflix and friends’ TV dominance

Mike Richards March 29, 2015

As we speak, even before we spoke, while you’re thinking about speaking, thinking about thinking, breathing probably, Netflix owns your soul. And that’s OK, bow to your digital streaming service overlords...

Alexis Wohler is a junior journalism major. Contact her at awohler@kent.edu.

Opinion: Risks of temptation

Alexis Wohler March 29, 2015

As a kid, temptation could mean having the urge to tell someone a little white lie in order to avoid getting in trouble, lying to your friends in order to keep another person’s secrets under the radar,...

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