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(Orientation) Flashcard, Flashcash allow students access to Kent’s offerings

Jenna Kuczkowski August 8, 2016

The Flashcard, Kent State’s student ID, is your lifeline while in Kent. The free card, available in the Flashcard Office in the Student Center, is useful for purchasing food, earning rewards and admittance...

The ghost of America crosses downtown traffic during the Halloween festivities outside of the Zephyr Pub on Oct. 31, 2015.

KSU student bucket list:Things to do before you graduate

Ben VanHoose August 8, 2016

Nobody wants to miss out on the things that make their college-of-choice special. We sorted through all that Kent State has to offer to compile a list of the top 10 tasks every student must fulfill before...

(Orientation) Opinion: Advice to consider as a freshman

Nicholas Hunter August 8, 2016

Two years ago, I entered into the biggest, most overwhelming time in my life when I started college. It has produced some of the best times of my life up to this point, but there are a number of things...

(Orientation) Opinion: What I wish I knew as a freshman

Israel Galarza III August 8, 2016

It’s my senior year at Kent State; this means it’s time to reminisce. As I hop into my time machine, travel and look back to my freshman year, I have zero regrets. I’ve realized that with hindsight,...

(Orientation Issue) Allocating student tuition dollars: A breakdown of university expenses

Cameron Gorman August 8, 2016

According to Collegeboard, the cost of college has been on a steady rise since the mid-’70s, with the cost of tuition and related fees in the 2015-2016 school year rising nearly 10 percent higher than...

(Orientation Issue) A short guide on getting your books

Cameron Gorman August 8, 2016

In high school, you may have taken for granted the fact that textbooks were free. Now it’s more obvious than ever that buying them should be a well-thought-out process. With the cost of textbooks skyrocketing,...

(Orientation Issue) Downtown Kent sees closure, opening of businesses

Cameron Gorman August 8, 2016

A city like Kent is constantly transforming, with the scenery shifting with construction, the opening of new businesses and the closing of old ones. As exciting as it can be to have the opportunity to...

(Orientation Issue) Fifteen things to definitely bring to your dorm

Cameron Gorman August 8, 2016

Going off to college and living in a dorm for the first time is a new and often difficult situation for freshman. Especially when it comes to trying to anticipate what to bring. But it’s not just freshmen...

DNC Day 1: Scenes from the streets of Philadelphia

Ray Padilla July 26, 2016

The first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia brought protesters from all over to advocate for their respective candidates and causes.  Warning: Illegal substance shownDNC Day 1:...

Thursday RP 4

Ray Padilla July 22, 2016

Laurie Arbiter, protester for the We Will Not Be Silent group, holds two signs in the air demonstrating her freedom of speech.The We Will Not Be Silent group takes words, phrases, emotions and feelings...

An American flag flies over East 4th Street in downtown Cleveland during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. 

Millennials strive to educate their generation on political issues

Alex Delaney-Gesing July 22, 2016

From downtown Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena to Public Square, people of all demographics at the Republican National Convention had an opinion regarding where the nation’s future should go this November.As...

Kasich speaks on Republican values

Alyssa Schmitt July 22, 2016

Gov. John Kasich speaks at the Ohio Delegation Breakfast from KentWired.com on Vimeo.