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Kent State volleyball 2017 season preview

Simon Hannig August 7, 2017

Last season, Kent State's women’s volleyball team went 8-8 in the Mid-American Conference and finished with a record of 15-15 overall. The Flashes then lost in the first round of the MAC tournament to...

Local band A Sense of Purpose performs at Euro Gyro in downtown Kent on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

The Sounds of Kent: Finding the best live music in town

Jenna Kuczkowski August 7, 2017

When music apps just aren't cutting it, music lovers of all genres can enjoy a wide selection of live music in Kent, many within walking distance of campus. Enjoy a drink and some bar food while discovering...

Flashes’ soccer team looks to sustain success

Cameron Hoover August 7, 2017

The 2016 season was a triumph for coach Rob Marinaro’s Kent State women’s soccer team. The Flashes finished their season at 15-3-2. They didn’t just beat their opponents; Oftentimes, score lines...

A Saturday evening crowd occupies the first floor of Ray’s Place in downtown Kent on April 8, 2017.

Safe drinking on and around campus

Caitlin Albright August 7, 2017

Kent State has a few policies on underage drinking, but the number one priority has always been the students’ safety and education.College is a time when many taste freedom — and alcohol — for the...

Spring weather brings out all kinds of spirits. Bryce Lunde and Gordon Zeniseck enjoy a pitcher of beer on the Zephyr Pub patio Wednesday afternoon April 5, 2017.

Best of Bars and Specialty Drinks

William Kovach August 7, 2017

Every Thursday through Saturday night, residents and students flock to Downtown Kent to kick back and blow off stress from the prior week. Each bar has something different to offer, whether it's a specialty...

Two glasses from the Kent Cheesemonger accompanied by a lunch plate on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. 

Possible classes to take when students need extra credits

Ray Padilla August 7, 2017

Students have the ability to take some time away from their major and minor course work to enroll in classes that may be out of the norm. Students who were polled said their favorite course was Geography...

The dam at Gorge Metro Park in Cuyahoga, Ohio, on Thursday, July 20, 2017. 

Guide to the outdoors

Lydia Taylor August 7, 2017

Cuyahoga Valley National ParkDistance from Kent: 28-30 minutesCuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is a playground for those seeking adventure. With over 32,000 acres, each section of the park has a different...

StudyBlue

Useful smartphone apps for students

Lydia Taylor August 7, 2017

Between balancing classes, extracurriculars and possibly a job or two, there are a few applications students can use to help ease their work load. StudyBlueThis free smartphone application helps college...

Study abroad personal experiences

Nicholas Hunter August 3, 2017

Alissa Thomas, Florence, ItalyWhen you get off the plane and you find yourself in a new country everything is surprising. The way they interact with one another and the way they live their lives, such...

Senior Marrisa Shepard and sophomore Antonio DeJesus prepare coffee at Scribbles Coffee on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Kent is home to many local coffee shops

Holli Phillips August 3, 2017

To get through stressful days of studying, junior architectural studies major Brad Reuschling — like many college students — needs coffee.Caffeine in coffee helps retain information for over 24 hours...

The Student Center parking lot, Tuesday, May 3, 2016.

Kent State’s guerilla guide to parking

Alex Cossin July 31, 2017

College tuition can be expensive. Add to it, on-campus living and a meal plan and students are over their head in expenses — the last thing students need to worry about is receiving a pricey parking...

Friends meet outside the Kent Stage and enjoy the warm weather during the Kent Halloween festivities on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

Top 10 things to do before you graduate

Ray Padilla July 27, 2017

Visit the Herrick Conservatory:Those who walk behind Cunningham Hall will notice a small greenhouse connected. Some students might not know they can visit the Herrick Conservatory when the building is...