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En route to New York

Relaxed Reads: En route to New York, part 3

Seth Murray September 9, 2014

We were in the bedroom section of the truck, which in itself was exciting for me. I had never been inside one before and always wondered what they were like. I wasn’t disappointed. There was a bunk bed...

5 things to do freshman year

Erin Zaranec September 2, 2014

You’ve survived syllabus week, mapped out where your classes are and hopefully gotten to know a few people in your residence hall. So now what? Here are some things to keep in mind while maneuvering...

Students walk to classes in the rain Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014.

Visual Kent

Jacob Byk September 2, 2014

For those unfamiliar with Kent, Ohio – or Northeast Ohio in general – rain is a common and anticipated variable. It comes and goes like classes, with the unpredictability of a pop quiz. Moments before...

Guitarist Bob Niederriter is the leader of a jazz trio.

For ‘refined’ flavor of jazz, locals turn to Bob Niederriter Trio

Mark Oprea September 2, 2014

Jazz guitarist Bob Niederriter, leader of the eponymous Trio, is an artist’s musician. As an accomplished glass blower and painter, he’s always been involved in the act of composition, on and off the...

Cassie Rosa, Manager of JB's, behind the bar at JB's on September 2, 2014. Management has plans to change JB's into a gay bar.

JB’s reopens with fresh paint and fresh vibe

Kelsey Husnick September 2, 2014

JB’s is back. After being closed for renovation for part of the summer, the bar is re open for business but with a different orientation. JB’s is now Kent’s first gay bar. “We were trying to think...

BSR Beats: Songs to blast before summer is over

Justin Graci September 2, 2014

As sad as it is, summer break is over and the warm air will soon be turning to a chilly, autumn breeze. Here’s a playlist to honor those summer months and gear up for fall. Til next year, summertime!...

Script Competition

KSUIF searching for rom-com, environmental script

Ashley Kotlenz September 2, 2014

Every scriptwriter longs to see his or her name roll through the credits at the end of a film. While many writers wonder how they can make their dream come true, Kent State Independent Films is giving...

PARTA bus

PARTA bus routes leave students confused

Mark Oprea September 2, 2014

It’s a Thursday afternoon and junior Nic Talbott is making daily rounds in his bus up Loop Road. A student with a Flashes drawstring backpack walks up shyly to the yellow line, and Talbott asks him how...

Neville Hardman

Opinion: Riot Fest celebrates 10th anniversary

Neville Hardman September 2, 2014

If you like punk rock music and haven’t heard of Riot Fest, your festival experience is about to get blown to pieces. Set to take place at Humboldt Park in Chicago, Sept. 12-14, along with additional...

Fall TV lineup focuses on pop culture, comedy

Audrey Young September 2, 2014

The Hulu game — “How many episodes can I watch before I have to do homework?” Answer: The limit does not exist, bonus points if you get the movie reference. While watching countless “America’s...

Relaxed Reads: En Route to New York, part 2

Seth Murray September 2, 2014

“So you never explained just exactly what a ‘snake person’ is,” I said. We were on the shoulder of the highway, sitting next to the duffel bags the twins had grabbed as they left the bus. I was...

'Bio-Dome'

Matt’s Flick Pick: ‘Bio-Dome’

Matt Merchant September 2, 2014

Out of the mid-1990s comes “Bio-Dome,” one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Two best friends, Bud, played by Pauly Shore, and Doyle, played by Stephen Baldwin, find themselves locked inside...