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Halloween

Halloween on campus

Joy TaMar October 28, 2014

Costumes are being bought, scary movies are being watched and candy is being eaten. Parties are being held and haunted houses are ready to scare. While Kent Halloween might have already happened, there’s...

Cultural Café serves up insights into Russia and Venezuela

Kaitlin Siegel October 28, 2014

Russian and Venezuelan international students showcased their country’s culture, history and food Tuesday, Oct. 28 as part of the Office of Global Education’s Cultural Café series on the Kent State...

Fractured Breath

Relaxed Reads: Fractured Breath

Shelby Driver October 28, 2014

Visit Luna Negra for more!I was at the library when your mother sent me the text, as if to lessen the blow that you were in the ER, cut open like a half-ripe pomegranate. I couldn’t hold your hand until...

The founding editors of Flyover Country Magazine, Casey Nichols, Peter Grapentien and Tony Battaglia (from left to right) are all Kent State alumns and began the magazine to showcase the midwest's literary and artistic diversity.

Freeing the Words of the Midwest

Jen Kuczkowski October 28, 2014

The Midwest has always been disregarded, especially in terms of literary and artistic diversity. It’s often labeled “farm country” — the gray area between the east and west coasts. At least that...

"Bad Luck Brian" or Kyle

Face of ‘Bad Luck Brian’ owes online fame to good fortune

Mark Oprea October 28, 2014

A Google search for the phrase “Bad Luck Brian” brings up pages of photos of a red-haired 15-year-old boy with straight cut bangs, sporting a red-and-blue striped sweater vest. His pink face is pockmarked...

Contact Neville at nhardma1@kent.edu.

Man Overboard releases new, mature EP

Neville Hardman October 28, 2014

Pop-punk defenders Man Overboard are changing routes with their newest installment, “Passing Ends.” The EP dropped Tuesday Oct. 28, trading in harsh riffs for softer acousti sounds.The EP draws inspiration...

Blue Like Jazz

Matt’s Flick Pick: ‘Blue like jazz’

Matthew Merchant October 28, 2014

When I heard this movie was being made I immediately bought an advance ticket for the exclusive showing. You see, the movie is based off the Donald Miller book by the same name, and I had read the book...

Halloween’s not over, and neither is the love for it

Audrey Young October 28, 2014

Kent might have had its Halloween blowout last Thursday, but the real Halloween holiday is not until this coming Friday. Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. I love Halloween so much...

BSR Beats: Haunting night

Jordan Savren-Streem October 28, 2014

It’s that time of year, the cold brisk nights, rain and Halloween. To prepare yourself for this gloomy and mysterious time of year, I have compiled six dark, new songs that will get you into the spirit...

Opinion: Are third parties threatening Republican wins?

Jennifer Hutchinson October 27, 2014

For all those who thought third parties were down for the count this election, it looks like they couldn’t have been more wrong. While the Tea Party may not be as involved as it was in 2010, a recent...

Walk For The Children

Rylie Cerasani October 26, 2014

Jerry Feezel, who helped organize the Walk For The Children, shares a laugh with participant Chelsea Hillard as they march through a neighborhood on their way to downtown Kent on Sunday, Oct. 26 2014....

Jackie Cruz

Melanie Nesteruk October 22, 2014

Jackie Cruz, Flaca in the Netflix original series, "Orange is the New Black," speaks at Kent State on October 22, 2014. “The purpose of her coming is to show Kent State Latinos and Hispanics – and...