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FlashCard: A student’s pass for prizes and food

Josh Yager August 21, 2014

With only a FlashCard, the student ID needed to attend most events on campus, students can earn points for prizes on campus and purchase food or go shopping downtown.“You can get a FlashCard at any campus,”...

Joining Greek life provides friendship, community and fun

Jacqueline DeMate August 21, 2014

The first week of school begins the recruitment process for anyone hoping to join a fraternity or sorority this school year. Kent State has seven sororities and 18 fraternities that are divided amongst...

TechHelp supports student technology with advice

Taylor Williams August 21, 2014

College students are constantly surrounded by technology, whether it’s a cell phone, laptop, camera, video recorder, etc. At some point this technology could cause stress or problems for them. Kent State...

USG: The voice of Kent’s student body

Jennie Barr August 21, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government is an organization made up of 25 Kent State undergraduate students who are the voice of the student body. But what exactly does USG do for Kent’s campus and community?Tia...

Orientation Opinion: A smooth start for you and your roommate

Maggie Wachtel August 20, 2014

There is nothing quite like your freshman year of college. And if you’re like most freshmen, you will be dealing with a roommate. If you’re like me and you’ve had your own room for your whole life,...

Orientation Opinion: Roommate tips

Skyler Chill August 20, 2014

Books- CheckDorm Décor- CheckKSU class schedule- CheckIf you think you have everything, you better check your list again. You need your roommate.  You may think finding your roommate is difficult, but...

Teafaced: Explore Kent’s coffee scene this fall

Carley Hull August 20, 2014

Kent State may have been your college of choice based on a competitive academic program, great campus atmosphere or simply because it was the right place to be. Little did you know you should have chosen...

Keeping the ‘Freshman 15’ off with exercise

Jenna Francis August 20, 2014

Being consistent with workouts and counting calories are two ways to avoid the “freshman 15” and live a healthy lifestyle.Ben Cope, fitness coordinator in the Department of Recreational Services, said...

Study abroad tips and options to travel the world

Anna Hoffman August 20, 2014

It might come as a surprise but studying at Kent State University doesn’t always mean actually being at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. Kent State offers study abroad programs that go all over the...

Jenna Watson

How to find good seats at the games

Patrick Shade August 20, 2014

How to Find a Good Seat at the Games:It’s been a stressful week: You’ve got numerous tests that are crucial to your grade, meetings almost every night, and that new roommate just won’t stop playing...

Orientation Opinion: Learning to love Kent State

Katie Smith August 20, 2014

Column 2 Learning to Love Kent StateQuite frankly, I didn’t like Kent State University my freshman year: It was too close to home, I was shy and I wanted to transfer. At the end of my freshman year I...

Six alternate forms of college financial aid

Kate Forgach August 20, 2014

College tuition and fees have gone through the roof as government funding has dried up. This comes at a particularly bad time as college-saving accounts have toppled. At the same time, supplemental work...