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Kent Roosevelt High School sophomores Claire Lovinski (left) and Helen Plicka (right) hold up their water-logged signs in front of the Kent Police Department building on the corner of North Water Street and West Main Street.

Youth protestors advocate for police reform, recognition of racial discrimination

Troy Pierson Reporter June 5, 2020

Two groups of young protesters advocated for police reform and the recognition of racial discrimination against minority groups yesterday following the death of George Floyd.In Kent, the protests started...

Ups and downs of learning through a pandemic: Nontraditional students navigating challenges

Nicole HarnessReporter June 5, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, students have had to face a variety of new challenges, some of which can be even more difficult for nontraditional students to navigate.Austin Hale is a Kent State student...

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REOPEN KENT: Food/Bars/Restaurants

June 4, 2020

Hungry? Thirsty? See which of your favorite venues are open, along with extra information about their reopening circumstances.Barrio Tacos KentOpen for business? YES295 South Water Street, Kent, OH 44240Online: Instagram...

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Ahmed Alhafah June 4, 2020

Hamad Albiabi, the president of the association, and Nidaa Alyamani, a member of the association, taking photos with children. Courtesy of Ahmed Alhafah.

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Ahmed Alhafah June 4, 2020

Members of the Saudi Student Association and children attended the event. Courtesy of Ahmed Alhafah.

Members of the Saudi Student Association and children attended the event. Courtesy of Ahmed Alhafah.

Kent State’s Saudi Students Association celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Kent community

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder for people to celebrate birthdays and holidays around the world. But, the Saudi Students Association at Kent State celebrated Eid al-Fitr on Monday, June 1, by...

Governor: Zoos, theaters, playgrounds can reopen June 10

Andrew-Welsh-Huggins, AP June 4, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Zoos, theaters, playgrounds and other indoor and outdoor facilities can reopen June 10, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday as he addressed some of the last parts of the Ohio economy...

Kent State announces 4.1 percent tuition increase for incoming freshman

Ray BukhariReporter June 4, 2020

In a meeting on June 3, the Kent State Board of Trustees approved tuition and room and board rates under the Tuition Guarantee Model established in 2017 for new full-time undergraduates attending Kent...

International student enrollment increasing despite COVID-19 pandemic

International students at Kent State University make up 7.2% of the student body, and despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, international student enrollment is increasing. Marcello Fantoni, associate...

Art by Drew Donovan.

Kent State students remain optimistic amid internship cancellations

Tramaine Burton Reporter June 4, 2020

Summer, the season many college students depend on to seize competitive internships and job opportunities, has dissolved college students’ plans as the coronavirus pandemic forced companies to cancel...

Students, faculty not required to return to campus for fall semester

Gina ButkovichReporter June 4, 2020

A survey was sent to faculty members at Kent State University on May 28 by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, aiming to gauge faculty member’s feelings on the planned reopening of campus in the...

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MGN Images June 4, 2020

American biotech company Moderna announced it expects to enter Phase 3 of the Clincal Development stage of its mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate by July 2020.  Based on feedback from the U.S. Food and...