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Keynote speaker Frank Ochberg addresses the audience on the effects of PTSD and its effects on journalism in the FirstEnergy Auditorium of Franklin Hall during the 11th annual Media Ethics Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015.

Ethics workshop focuses on issues trauma in media

Alexis Wohler September 17, 2015

The 11th annual Poynter KSU Media Ethics Workshop Thursday focused on trauma and media in Franklin Hall. As a one-day training program, professionals, educators and students examined critical issues and...

The intersection of Summit Street and West Campus Center Drive on Wednesday Sept 16, 2015.

Future plans for Summit Street set to improve traffic flow

Carson Kleinman September 17, 2015

A $17.5 million street improvement project will begin this year to alter a one-mile stretch of Summit Street, from Loop Road to Lincoln Street.This construction, which is divided into two phases, is projected...

Abortion Protesters

Allie Johnson September 16, 2015

Anti-abortion activists from the Viewers of the Word Church protest outside Planned Parenthood's Bedford Heights Health Center, which performs abortions. House Bill 294 could lead to the reproductive health...

Office of Safety and Security offer open house

Dana Miller September 15, 2015

Kent State’s Office of Safety and Security will be holding a Security Open House Sept. 16 in Tri-Towers Rotunda from 4-6 p.m. for students and faculty.The open house will allow residents to become more...

Top 9 Things You Missed This Week

Kianna Bugglin September 15, 2015

It's been a big week in the world of entertainment, and with everyone getting into the swing of busy classes and hectic schedules, you may have missed some big headlines. Here are nine things that happened...

Mr. Flash pageant

Winner of Mr. Flash Pageant receives $500 for student organization

Sarah Matthews September 15, 2015

The Center for Student Involvement will host the fourth-annual Mr. Flash Pageant on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 8:00 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.“The pageant is a competition between student organizations...

Cheers and Jeers

September 15, 2015

Cheers to … Ellen Page walking the red carpet with her girlfriend, Samantha Thomas, at the Toronto International Film Festival.Jeers to … a case of bubonic plague reported in Michigan.

Veterans Revered in the Field of Honor

Kaitlyn Rush September 13, 2015

Kent State Ashtabula Campus honors the men and women who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 this week. The Field of Honor is a memorial dedicated to remembering the victims of the 9/11 attacks. Kerri Lochmueller,...

Spirit Fest Excites Stark Campus

Kaitlyn Rush September 13, 2015

Kent State University Stark Campus encouraged students to attend the third annual Spirit Fest to welcome students to campus for the Fall 2015 semester.The Spirit Fest provided activities for students,...

Flash Fleet

Brian Cannon, Executive Director of Undergraduate Student Government and Lauren Mazurkiewicz, Co-president of the Student Recreation Council cut the ribbon during the dediciation ceremoney of the new 3rd...

Courtesy of Tribune News Service Hunter Hayes backstage at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015. (Lawrence K. Ho/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Hunter Hayes set to perform at Kent State

Paige Verma September 13, 2015

Tickets to see singer-songwriter Hunter Hayes, who will perform at the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Oct. 23, go on sale Monday at 10 a.m.Students will be able to purchase tickets Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday...

Kent State saves and sustains lives at LifeShare blood drive

Brenna Parker September 11, 2015

University Health Services is sponsoring a blood drive with LifeShare Community Blood Services, Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. on the third floor in the student center.LifeShare Community...