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 Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet, speaks to the media prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on June 10, 2020 in Martinsville, Virginia. 

FBI says Bubba Wallace not a target of a hate crime

 (CNN) -- The FBI said Tuesday a noose found in the team garage of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace at the Talladega Superspeedway has been there since last year and he, therefore, is not a victim of a hate...

DeWine tested for virus as daily cases see slight decrease

Ohio reported a slight decrease in daily coronavirus cases, with 590, following a series of higher-than-average day-to-day increases.Gov. Mike DeWine, along with his wife Fran and Lt. Gov Jon Husted, got...

Protesters in Canton. Courtesy of Jaylon Smith. 

Protests across US looking for equality, asking for change

Nicole Harness, reporter June 23, 2020

After weeks of protesting against police brutality and racism, protesters are looking for a "next step" to enact real change.For Sarah Schmidt and Jaylon Smith, that next step is to help put together a...

 Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet, speaks to the media prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on June 10, 2020 in Martinsville, Virginia. 

Dept. of Justice looking into noose found in NASCAR star Bubba Wallace’s garage stall

 (CNN) -- Department of Justice investigators said Monday they are looking into the noose that was found in NASCAR star Bubba Wallace's garage stall."The U.S. Attorney's office for the Northern District...

Two people were killed and seven others were injured during a shooting in Charlotte overnight, according to CNN affiliates WBTV and WSOC in posts from their reporters on Twitter, citing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

2 killed and 12 injured in North Carolina shooting at block party, police say

Jay Croft and Alta Spells, CNN June 22, 2020

(CNN) -- Two people were shot dead and 12 others hurt early Monday at an "impromptu block party" in North Carolina, Deputy Chief Johnny Jennings of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said."Several...

The Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at Kent State University named Darin Olson as the new associate director of bands and director of athletic bands. 

Kent State welcomes new associate director of bands, director of athletic bands

Kelsey PaulusReporter June 22, 2020

The Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at Kent State University named Darin Olson as the associate director of bands and director of athletic bands. Along with these administrative positions, Olson will...

Barbara Broome, dean of nursing. Courtesy of Kent State University College of Nursing. 

Barbara Broome, Kent State dean of nursing to retire

Lauren Good, reporter June 20, 2020

Barbara Broome, Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and Henderson Memorial Endowed Chair, is set to retire from her position as Dean of Nursing at Kent State University, effective June 30. The college...

Tulsa Rally/Protests

Win McNamee/Getty Images June 20, 2020

Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather to attend his campaign rally later at the BOK Center, June 20, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Trump is scheduled to hold his first political rally since the start...

Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather to attend his campaign rally later at the BOK Center, June 20, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Trump is scheduled to hold his first political rally since the start of the coronavirus pandemic at the BOK Center on Saturday while infection rates in the state of Oklahoma continue to rise.

Nationwide protests coincide with Trump rally in Tulsa

Ray Sanchez, CNN June 20, 2020

(CNN) -- A tumultuous spring in America ended Saturday with potential flashpoints across the nation, from President Donald Trump's return to the campaign trail in Tulsa to ongoing protests over racism...

A necessary conversation: BUS, USG host town hall to discuss racial injustices

On Thursday, Undergraduate Student Government and Black United Students collaborated to host a town hall meeting surrounding the events in regards to racial injustices. Some of those injustices include...

Kent State town hall meeting addresses allyship and privilege in the college community

Tramaine BurtonReporter June 18, 2020

As the nation continues to protest against racism and police brutality, the Kent State community is tackling the conversation through regular town hall meetings to promote awareness of these issues on...