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Kent State Homecoming 2014 in photos

KS Photo Staff October 19, 2014

This year, some rain visited Kent during Kent State’s Homecoming celebrations. Though wet, the Homecoming parade was still packed full of Kent State pride. Kisses were shared on the K and fans cheered...

Bent Tree Coffee Roasters

MaKayla Brown October 16, 2014

Mike Mistur from Bent Tree Coffee Roasters makes coffee at the second annual Nuts About Coffee event outside the Williamson Alumni Center on Thursday, October 16, 2014. Participants tasted coffee samples...

Kent State Pokémon League

Helping student organizations get started

Cheyenne Perry October 14, 2014

Workshops to help new student organizations learn the ropes and finalize the registration process were held throughout the month of October, hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.Katie Goldring,...

Kent State students participate in the cardio striptease class taught by Carol Eden on the ballroom balcony in the Student Center on Monday, Oct. 13, 2014.

Sweating to the beat of your own drum

Erin Zaranec October 14, 2014

Ricky Martin’s classic hit “Livin’ La Vida Loca” could be heard drifting down the hallway of the third floor of the Student Center on Monday, Oct. 13. Walking past room 310, approximately 20 Kent...

Meet KSU’s 2014 Homecoming Candidates

Being a part of the Kent State Homecoming Court is an honor and an opportunity to represent the university. Students who have the qualifications to be a member on Homecoming Court are very involved on...

2014 Homecoming King Candidate Profiles

Andrew Cappuzzello Integrated math, seniorWhat was your initial reaction when you found out you were selected to be on Homecoming court?“I was pretty shocked actually, it was 11 o’clock at night and...

Kent State wide receiver Chris Humphrey looks up after missing the last chance for a touchdown during the game against The University of Massachusetts Saturday, Oct. 12, 2014.

Visual Kent

Jacob Byk October 14, 2014

Kent State football has had a rough time this semester. From losing Jason Bitsko to the devastating defeat against The Ohio State University, Kent State is struggling. But even after the last touchdown...

2014 Homecoming Queen Candidate Profiles

Joy Yala Public health major, seniorWhat was your initial reaction when you found out you were selected to be on the Homecoming Court?“I was on duty that night, so I thought it was a duty call … so...

Opinion: The ethics of your inner clock

Carley Hull October 14, 2014

If you wake up in the morning and are ready to take on a new day, and even go as far to see the morning as a beautiful reminder that you are alive, you are probably a morning person. If you aren’t a...

Blue Harvest, Part One

Relaxed Reads: Blue Harvest, Part One

Cody Moss October 14, 2014

The sun set on the small town of Hartville, Ohio; a romantic spectacle for some, a normal sight for others. Cotton candy clouds populated the sky, and a remarkable glare made it almost impossible to drive...

The "Upcycled: A Chair is A Chair is A Chair" exhibit is being held at Standing Rock in Downtown Kent.

Shorts competition hosted by Standing Rock

Neville Hardman October 14, 2014

An operation that began with a few beat up chairs has shifted into an exhibit of hand painted furniture showcased at Standing Rock Cultural Arts Center through Oct. 25.A cluster of snakes comprised of...

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Fox 8’s McCool returns to Kent State, this time with a sash

Mark Oprea October 14, 2014

In 1992, Tracy McCool was sitting in Broadcast Journalism 101, listening to a stern warning from Gene Stebbins for new journalism students such as herself. She had just joined TV2 her junior year at Kent...