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Black Hair in a White Institution

Lauren Rathmell Diversity Reporter March 2, 2016

“I’m not an animal. I don’t really appreciate to be pet like one,” said Taylor Yarborough, junior Fashion Merchandising major and president of Women of All Textures.Being black, Yarborough has...

Norovirus affecting hundreds at Miami University DECK – Health officials say hydration and sanitation is best defense against non-lethal disease

Lauryn Rosinski – College of Nursing, Public Health and Podiatry Reporter Email at [email protected] March 2, 2016

During the past week at Miami University in Ohio, Margot Flowers, a mathematics and statistics sophomore, saw something strange on her campus.“I have noticed sick people, and people missing from classes,”...

Kent State Student Ambassadors: ‘The Kids in the Blazers’

Caleigh Marten March 2, 2016

Kent State University's Student Ambassador Program has recruited and trained 21 new students for the program.Selected students have to go through training and complete requirements set by the program....

Flashes finish sixth in Louisiana

March 1, 2016

Eric ConwayThe men’s team fell one spot from fifth in the final day of the Louisiana Classics yesterday. The team entered the second round tied with Southeastern Louisiana.            Sophomore...

Trump Rally

Emily Mills March 1, 2016

Keith Kaufman of New Lexington, Ohio, dressed up as American Revolutionary War hero Patrick Henry at the Donald Trump rally at Port-Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, March...

Reds star Votto opens exhibition season with 2 hits

Gary Schatz, Associated Press March 1, 2016

Joey Votto had two hits and reached three times in the Cincinnati Reds' 6-5 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday in the spring training opener for both Ohio teams.Scott Schebler homered in his first...

Cheers and Jeers

March 1, 2016

Cheers to ... France requiring supermarkets to give away unsold food or food about to expire to charities, rather than throwing it out.Jeers to ... A group of Illinois high school students performing a...

Contract with University Bookstore upsets faculty, students

Rachel Duthie March 1, 2016

Kent State University Bookstore's contract requires Professors and university faculty at Kent State are questioning a clause within the contract, which may give the bookstore the exclusive rights to be...

Jessica Reese

Kassi Jackson February 28, 2016

Jessica Reese, a senior visual communication design major, rides the horse called GiGi during the Kent State equestrian team’s practice on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 at their barn in Newbury, Ohio. Reese...

Cheers and Jeers

February 28, 2016

Cheers to... A recently implemented study at Eagle Mountain Elementary School in Texas, showing students who get more recess time do better academically.Jeers to... A Wisconsin church cutting off ties...

**SIDE BAR TO HEART STORY** Cleveland Clinic doctor urges students to start heart health preparation early

February 28, 2016

Dr. Christine Jellis, a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic, urges college students to begin their heart health journey now. While people over the age of 50 have the highest risk for heart disease, Jellis...

Intercultural Communication Society plans to bring cultural awareness with organization

Itzel Leon February 28, 2016

One of Kent State’s newest organizations, the Intercultural Communication Society (ICS), plans to break stereotypes between cultures and bring awareness to diversity.“We’re focused on breaking stereotypes...