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USG passes anti-Semitism denunciation resolution after initial BDS Movement controversy

Mitch Felan March 8, 2017

Kent State's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) passed its controversial resolution to condemn anti-Semitism on main campus Wednesday.The resolution passed with a 18-0-3 vote in a meeting attended...

Junior advertising major Alissa Woodward holds her assistance cat, Gunner, in Olsen Hall on Monday, Feb. 13, 2016. Gunner aids Woodward in coping with her anxiety while in college. “It helps to come home to something solid, something unwavering,” Woodward said.

Animal companions ease students’ stress, anxiety

Jenna Kuczkowski March 8, 2017

Editor's note: This story first appeared in the March 9 edition of The Kent Stater.Resting just above the door handle of Madison Radke’s door in Wright Hall is a small sticker with “Animal in Residence”...

Barkitecture members gather materials to begin designs for the Kitty City, an indoor habitat for cats at the Humane Society of Summit County.

Barkitecture members design ‘Kitty City’ for local shelter

Nicholas Hunter March 8, 2017

Kent State students with a love for both animals and environmental design have a new home: Barkitecture.Barkitecture is a new student organization that intends to work with local animal shelters and humane...

The price of a pooch: Footing the bill for college pets

Mikala Lugen March 8, 2017

After a long day of attending classes and working her part-time job, Bridget Looney walks into her apartment and is greeted with slobbery kisses from her newest puppy, Bennie.Looney, a junior exercise...

Assistance Animals (SIDEBARS) Lawsuit paves way for paws on campus

Jenna Kuczkowski March 8, 2017

Lawsuit paves way for paws on campusAssistance animals have only been allowed in on-campus residence halls since January 2016, which was the result of a 2014 lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice...

Senior Biology student Ruthann Antolik looks into the eyes of a ball python in the animal room in Cunningham Hall. Mar. 8, 2017. The animal Room is a project of the biology club, allowing students to gain experience with more exotic animals.

Biology Club gains hands-on experience in exotic animal room

Madeline Crandall March 8, 2017

A love for animals has become a science in Kent State’s student-run Biology Club.“We are passionate about all things biology, including animals, sustainability and conservation efforts,” Ruthann...

Cheers and Jeers

March 8, 2017

Cheers to ... a University of Central Arkansas student who — when pulled over under suspicion of drunk driving — showed off his juggling skills to prove his sobriety.Jeers to ... an unlucky mistake....

Media at the Movies

Alyssa Keown March 7, 2017

Matt Carroll, former reporter for the Boston Globe and member of the Spotlight team, Kim Garchar, associate professor of philosophy, Jim Crutchfield, former president and publisher of the Akron Beacon...

Kent State Nicholas Peters and freshman Matthew Grimmett respond to questions at the Kent State Undergraduate Student Government debate on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in the Rathskeller. Both are running for the position of Director of Communications.

Prospective USG candidates present platforms

Olivia Minnier March 7, 2017

A small crowd gathered at Quaker Stake & Lube inside the Student Center to hear platforms from prospective Undergraduate Student Government (USG) candidates for the 2017-18 school year.All 29 candidates...

FOR PRINT: Avery’s overtime heroics power Flashes past Central Michigan in MAC Tournament

Nick Buzzelli March 7, 2017

Basketball coach Rob Senderoff remembers leaving the M.A.C. Center’s media room after games last season and seeing sophomore guard Jalen Avery on the arena’s signature parquet floor working on his...

AP: Women’s March organizers proposing ‘A Day Without a Woman’

Errin Haines Whack March 7, 2017

Organizers of the January Women's March are calling for women to take the day off and encouraging them not to spend money Wednesday to show their economic strength and impact on American society."A Day...

Cheers and Jeers

March 7, 2017

Cheers to ... bringing the party with you. Two men in England opened a tiny mobile night club barely capable of fitting six people uncomfortably.Jeers to ... Left Shark gone bad. A man in a shark outfit...