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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 11: U.S. President Donald Trump President Trump speaks to reporters on the topic of Roger Stone, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA), and 2020 presidential candidates, after signing the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act the Oval office at the White House on February 11, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

White House expected to ask Congress for coronavirus funds this week

Sarah Westwood, CNN February 24, 2020

(CNN) -- White House officials are expected to ask Congress for emergency funding this week to battle the coronavirus amid growing fears of a larger outbreak in the US, two officials familiar with the...

Jumbo jets arrived to evacuate US citizens from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, with people quarantined onboard due to fears of the new COVID-19 coronavirus, at the Haneda airport in Tokyo on February 16, 2020. - The number of people who have tested positive for the new coronavirus on a quarantined ship off Japan's coast has risen to 355, the country's health minister said. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) (Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)

14 passengers on US charter flights evacuating the Diamond Princess have tested positive for coronavirus

(CNN) -- Fourteen people who were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship and flown back to the United States on charter flights tested positive for novel coronavirus, according to a joint statement...

CDC confirms 15th case of coronavirus in America

Shelby Reeves Reporter February 13, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] has confirmed the 15th case of coronavirus in the U.S. The patient is in quarantine in Texas after an evacuation of Americans from Wuhan.The coronavirus,...

Annual May 4 candle light vigil on May 3, 2017.

Candlelight vigil march honors May 4 victims

Rachel Duthie May 4, 2017

Students and community members braved the chilly weather Wednesday night for the 47th annual May 4 Candlelight Vigil and Walk.Hosted by the May 4 Task Force, the attendees mourned the four victims of the...

"Ravenna Grad Jury" cast bronze by Henry Halem from his 1970s series.

Local artists preserve May 4 through creative art

Alex Kamczyc May 1, 2017

On May 4, 1970, four students were killed by the National Guard during a protest held on campus. Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder had their lives taken in an instant.“It...

CNN looks to May 4 Archives for new series

Paige Brown May 1, 2017

CNN has begun airing its new original series, "Soundtracks: Songs that Defined History," which will feature an episode about Kent State, May 4 and The Vietnam War.“Kent State is such a pivotal moment...

Task Force sets plans for next week’s May 4 events

Rick Pongonis April 27, 2017

The May 4 Task Force finalized plans Thursday for next week’s commemoration of the anniversary of the historic event in Kent State's history.“We are here to preserve the memory of the events and to...

Kent State University Gospel Choir sing with guest soloist Kishna Davis Fowler in their performance of “Bless Me” Wednesday May 4th, 2016.

Gospel choir concludes May 4 remembrance

Keri Richmond May 4, 2016

The Kent State University Gospel Choir (KSUGC) wrapped up May 4 events with its annual spring concert on Wednesday evening.Linda Walker founded KSUGC in 1996.At the open of the concert, Walker said, “We...

Eslah Attar / The Kent Stater Ritchie Allen, sophomore sociology major, covers up the remaining blue paint on the trash can with the Black Lives Matter acronym on May 4, 2016. Allen came rushing to the rock after reading a tweet that said the rock was covered back in Blue Lives Matter for cops.

Students paint rock in support of Black Lives Matter

Marissa Barnhart May 4, 2016

The rock on front campus was painted several times within a few hours on Wednesday during the May 4 commemoration ceremony.Initially it was painted with “Black Lives Matter #solidarityforSamaria” around...

Samaria Rice delivers the keynote speech during the May 4 Commemoration Ceremony on Wednesday, May 4, 2016.

Samaria Rice calls for solidarity and social change in May 4 address

Emily Mills May 4, 2016

Samaria Rice called for "white privilege" Americans to get involved in the Black Lives Matter movement during her keynote address as part of the annual May 4 commemoration ceremony. "It's almost like...

May 4 speaker gets mix reactions

Stephen Means May 3, 2016

Samaria Rice, the good people at Kent State look forward to welcoming you with open arms. The ignorant people, I hope, will just stay home.— Bruno Beidacki (@brunobeidacki) April 28, 2016If you are really...

May 4 speaker sparks reaction on social media

Stephen Means May 3, 2016

The announcement that Samaria Rice, mother of Tamir Rice, would be the keynote speaker for the May 4 commemoration was followed by mixed reaction from current and former Kent State students.While some...