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President of the Kent State Body Acceptance Movement club Kylie McCann poses for a portrait in Rockwell Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

National eating disorder awareness week sheds light on sensitive topic

Kylie McCann had reached her breaking point. Transformed into a person she didn’t know, McCann felt trapped and controlled by her eating disorder when she sought out counseling during her freshman year.“I...

Downtown church celebrates season of Lent

Anne-Marie Colant February 24, 2016

Around the world, Catholics reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made during the season of Lent. They also use the practices of fasting, prayer and almsgiving to grow their faith.The season lasts 40 days, beginning...

Professor Elizabeth Herndon runs on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. Herndon participated in the U.S. Olympic marathon trials on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, where she placed 43rd.

KSU geology professor competes in US Olympic Marathon Trials

Benjamin VanHoose February 24, 2016

Tucked away on the second floor of McGilvrey Hall is the office of geology assistant professor Elizabeth Herndon. The room appears like any other scientist’s work area would with stacks of papers, samples...

Cheers and Jeers

February 24, 2016

Cheers to... HPV rates dropping in women since the human papillomavirus vaccine was recommended by doctors over recent years, according to a study done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Jeers...

Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

Opinion: How do we deal with North Korea?

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans February 24, 2016

North Korea is once again making headlines for developing their nuclear arsenal. The nation, still under control of the dictator Kim Jong-un, has recently tested a hydrogen bomb. The bomb increases destructive...

Students discuss African Roots in all cultures at Africanismos event

Lauren Rathmell Diversity Reporter February 23, 2016

S.A.L.S.A., BUS blend African and Latino culturesLauren RathmellDiversity ReporterAs the keynote speaker of Africanismos, an event hosted by the Spanish and Latino Student Association (S.A.L.S.A.) and...

Q&A with MAC Wrestler of the Week Tyler Buckwalter

Dan Armelli February 23, 2016

No. 15 Kent State wrestling’s 165-pound fifth-year senior Tyler Buckwalter is looking to bring a national bid to his team. With his last two wins against ranked opponents in a tri-meet against Central...

Kent State graduate Jennifer Cline and her 3 year-old son, Kwadwo Cline, attend Timothy Moore’s picture exhibition, “Get on the BUS: A Pictorial of Black Student Protest at KSU,” at the Uumbaji Gallery of Oscar Ritchie Hall on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016.

Get on the BUS: A new photo gallery open at Oscar Ritchie Hall

Hana Barkowitz February 23, 2016

Get On The Bus: A Pictorial of Black Student Protest is available for viewing at the Uumbaji Art Gallery in Oscar Ritchie Hall until March 3. The exhibit features pictures from recent BUS protests, such...

Former students shed light on upcoming job fair

Daniel Hale February 23, 2016

As the spring job and internship fair approaches, and various organizations send their spokespeople in search of new talent, students must consider their strategies for interviewing and networking.     Hannah...

Cheers and Jeers

February 23, 2016

Cheers to... Cushing Independent School District devoting a day to a terminally-ill Texas boy, as well as giving him an honorary diploma Monday.Jeers to... An Egyptian toddler being sentenced to life by...

Kent State Tuscarawas to hold 34th annual engineering expo

Alyssa Ronyak February 23, 2016

Kent State's Tuscarawas campus is holding its annual Engineering Technology Opportunity Expo in celebration of National Engineers Week on February 25. The expo invites students from community high schools...

Our View: #FreeKesha

Kent Stater Editors February 21, 2016

Fans and fellow artists joined in the #FreeKesha social media movement Friday when New York State Supreme Court Judge Shirley Kornreich turned down pop-star Kesha’s request to be released from her contract...