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The new dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Kent state, James Blank, plans to tell the story of humanities through programs and conferences.

More Than a Blank Slate: New dean continues initiatives for humanities, student success

Audrey Fletcher January 11, 2015

For biologist James Blank, becoming a dean was never part of the plan: He came to Kent State not anticipating to stay here.More than 25 years later, Blank has moved from the faculty ranks to the director...

Sergeant Jason Short demonstrates how to work the Intoxilyzer 8000 Breathalyzer on Monday. Dec. 1, 2014 in the Kent City Police Station. The station does not use the machine, but in order to keep their permit they must test it on a weekly basis.

ROTC students struggle with scheduling (test)

Leanne O’Neill January 10, 2015

Enlist in the military or pay back scholarships: This is the decision faced by ROTC members who do not graduate on time.Kent State’s registrar office allows cadets to register for classes on a slightly...

Fracking Documents

December 9, 2014

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Comedian Kevin Hart performs at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. The show was sold out within the first 2 hours of ticket sales.

Kevin Hart brings laughter with his new special, ‘Now What?’

Samantha Ickes December 7, 2014

Kevin Hart filled the MAC Center with laughs Saturday night with new material in his sold out performance, part of his upcoming “Now What?” tour.The show opened with two of Hart’s fellow comedians,...

Comedian Kevin Hart performs at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. The show was sold out within the first 2 hours of ticket sales.

Students rally for racial justice before Kevin Hart performance

Hannah Armenta December 7, 2014

Students rallied together on Saturday night to raise awareness of racial justice and police brutality.  Several students stood in the cold in front of the M.A.C. Center holding signs and wearing duct...

Kent Tool Loan Program

December 4, 2014

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Tammy

Kelsey’s Flick Pick: ‘Tammy’

Kelsey Husnick December 2, 2014

Melissa McCarthy is always hilarious, but in “Tammy,” which she co-wrote as well as starred in, she also delivers a strong message. It’s like that moment in “Bridesmaids” when she repeatedly...

SnowPiercer

Matt’s flick pick: ‘Snowpiercer’

Matthew Merchant December 2, 2014

In a future world completely frozen over by ice and snow, a train powered by a perpetual motion machine circles the planet with Earth’s only surviving humans aboard. Divided into sections and classes,...

Kissing college goodbye

Audrey Young December 2, 2014

It’s not only my very last column for KSUBuzz, but it’s also the very last week of school for me as well. This means the real world is about to come and smack me in the face — and I am far from ready...

Organization paints runway pink on Friday

Felicia Ssempala December 2, 2014

This fashion show is to highlight that Breast Cancer awareness doesn’t stop in October. The show will feature looks from over seven stylists and designers.Dunya Jeane Student Organization is partnering...

‘Unlucky’ is the lucky winner

Jenna Kuczkowski December 2, 2014

Kent State University Independent Films produces a full feature length film every other year. Last year we saw the group produce the horror film, “Hell at Heathridge,” and now we see them head down...

BSR Beats: Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Kaylee Peterson December 2, 2014

Thanksgiving is over and winter is about to sneak up on us quick. Beat any snowy day with these heart-warming tunes.  “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” - Sleeping At Last Sleeping At Last’s cover...