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Student loses his battle with cancer

Suzi Starheim March 24, 2010

Friends and family paint the rock College wouldn’t have been the same for Kyle Jacoby if it hadn’t been for Stephen Kanz.“He was the person that took me in here at Kent,” Jacoby,...

KSU alumnus to open tonight’s concert

Nicole Stempak February 25, 2010

As a Kent State freshman, Chris Harris thought the athletic atmosphere needed a spark.“It was more of a thing about school spirit,” he said. “I was just going to the game, enjoying myself, but feeling...

Yearlong competition kicks off this weekend

Nicole Stempak October 7, 2009

Sports challenge helps mark Kent State and BG's historyCredit: DKS EditorsOn May 19, 1910, State Rep. John Lowry introduced a bill to establish two teaching schools - one each in Northeast and Northwest...

The five things you should know about Laing Kennedy

Josh Johnston September 1, 2009

Check out a video interview of Laing Kennedy a listen to what Kent State coaches have to say about the Athletic Director.Laing Kennedy finds success wherever he goes. Call it luck or timing, but the Kent...

Eating, seeing, kissing and doing it all

Ben Wolford August 25, 2009

Reading advice bores me, and writing it bores me even more. I started to write a few lines of wisdom, but it looked sappy coming from me.So, as writing coaches often say, I'll write about what I know....

More than weights and treadmills at SRWC

Steve Opalko, Jessie Marks August 25, 2009

Students get involved with leagues, contestsThe Student Recreation and Wellness Center offers 40 different leagues, tournaments, individual and dual contests throughout the year including flag football,...

SRWC open leagues

August 25, 2009

SRWC Falls HoursMonday - Thursday: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.Friday - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.Saturday and Sunday - 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.Greg Bailey, assistant director of Recreational Services, said the intramural schedule...

Thrift store inspiration

Darren D'Altorio July 7, 2009

Enjoy life, play.I found a T-shirt at a thrift store once that had the title words of this atrocious nonsense written across the chest. And I bought it.It cost around one dollar for the bright- orange...

Women toss long at nationals

Jody Michael June 30, 2009

Javelin throwers finish in top sixKent State's javelin thrower Kim Hamilton placed sixth in the 2009 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday at the University of Oregon.Credit: DKS EditorsTwo...

Man fatally injured at Allerton ballfields

Allison Smith June 23, 2009

A 29-year-old man died June 20 from a brain injury suffered while playing softball on June 18 at the Allerton Sports Complex.T.J. Sommers collided with another softball player and sustained a brain injury,...

Spring Flashes find success

Jody Michael June 16, 2009

Sophomore Martina Gavier hugs freshmen Mercedes Germino after Germino made her last putt on the 18th hole, to become the Mid-American Conference individual medalist. Rachel Kilroy | Summer Kent StaterCredit:...

Chris Gates’ hot and cold curse

Chris Gates May 7, 2009

Some journalists have the "touch of gold," meaning that every team they cover ends up winning a championship.Unfortunately, I'm not that guy.I have more of the "Katy Perry touch." You know, a little "Hot...