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Alums broadcasting successes (Albert sidebar)

Dana O'Black October 2, 2019

Alongside Albert, three other Kent State alumni have made careers in professional sports announcing. Rick Peckham is about to begin his 24th season as the voice of the Tampa Bay lightning. Peckham has...

Diacon continues to receive May 4 letters of dissent

Two additional letters have been sent to Kent State President Todd Diacon following the first letter of dissent from Mike Alewitz and others who disagreed with the university’s May 4 commemoration plans. In...

Letter to the editor: Petition gatherers spew hate on campus

Dear editor,On my way to the library today a signature gatherer stopped me and asked, “Do you want Chinese to take over the country?” I thought I misheard him but then he went on to say the Chinese...

Beauty bacteria (A MAG)

What’s hiding in your makeup bag? (A MAG)

Sarah Limas October 2, 2019

Makeup bags are essential for a girl on the go. Using a small bag to put all your daily cosmetic necessities in is a great way to prepare yourself in case you need to touch up your makeup away from home.The...

Ljubljana Old Town in Slovenia. 

Slovenia in 48 hours (A MAG)

Lydia DiMeolo October 2, 2019

The foothills of the Alps, the Adriatic Coast, a lively city center, enchanted castles –all found in one little country wedged between Italy and Croatia. Slovenia, without a doubt, is the hidden gem...

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Ash-coated everything and me (A MAG) (DON’T ADD PUNCTUATION OR INDENTS)**

Valerie Royzman October 2, 2019

I wrap myself in air and drive God I drive so far and still end up in the same state after fields and sky and fields and sky and cows for miles and then I stare as deer cross East Main Street and am not...

Plants (A Mag)

The Benefits of Plant Parenting (A MAG)

Melanie Gorden October 2, 2019

Green light fills the room, reflecting off the walls and illuminating faces as incandescent chatter ensues. For a dorm, this space feels a bit homier than expected. A collection of baby succulents stands...

akron marathon write up

Isabel Brinegar September 29, 2019

For the fourth year in a row, Akron Children’s Hospital is the beneficiary of the 17th annual FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay on Sept. 28, 2019. The marathon had 16 Heros and...

Fact Check Week

Evan Vucci September 29, 2019

In this Sept. 26, 2019 photo, President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he steps off Air Force One after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base, in Andrews Air Force Base, Md. A whistle blew, an impeachment...

Hackathon – Lastlook

Mikey Indriolo September 29, 2019

Senior mathematics major Jiyu Guo, Junior computer science major Marcus Arnett, graduate business analytics major Tina Xu and robotics Ph.D. candidate Irvin Cardenas work together to program an Arduino...

Honor guard

Jeff Futo September 29, 2019

From left: Officer Matt Plesz, Streetsboro; Patrolman Jim Brown, Hiram; Officer Christopher Dynys, Garrettsville; Officer Joe Knotek, Kent State University; Officer Matt Butcher, Kent; Patrolman Marty...