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'The Exam'

Matt’s Flick Pick: ‘The Exam’

Matt Merchant August 26, 2014

It’s almost a guarantee that for every class you take there will be multiple exams. Whether they’re pass/fail or stand-alone, exams can determine much about how your semester will end. And at some...

Smartphone Tactics: Apps you’ll need to succeed

Taylor Williams August 23, 2014

Most college students these days have a smartphone. Whether you’re an incoming freshman looking for a way to connect with your fellow classmates or an upperclassman wanting to stay in shape or jam to...

Do up your dorm: A college grad’s tips to spice up your seemingly lifeless new living space

Cassie Neiden August 22, 2014

The best part about your new “home away from home” is being able to make it your own. If you are living in the dorms, there isn’t much space to work with. And chances are you’ll be sharing that...

Biking on campus: Getting around campus on two wheels

Anna Hoffman August 22, 2014

If the paper you are currently holding in your hands is not already proof enough, there are plenty of things to do in and around Kent. Whether on campus or downtown, you will no doubt want to check out...

FlashCard: A student’s pass for prizes and food

Josh Yager August 21, 2014

With only a FlashCard, the student ID needed to attend most events on campus, students can earn points for prizes on campus and purchase food or go shopping downtown.“You can get a FlashCard at any campus,”...

TechHelp supports student technology with advice

Taylor Williams August 21, 2014

College students are constantly surrounded by technology, whether it’s a cell phone, laptop, camera, video recorder, etc. At some point this technology could cause stress or problems for them. Kent State...

USG: The voice of Kent’s student body

Jennie Barr August 21, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government is an organization made up of 25 Kent State undergraduate students who are the voice of the student body. But what exactly does USG do for Kent’s campus and community?Tia...

Joining Greek life provides friendship, community and fun

Jacqueline DeMate August 21, 2014

The first week of school begins the recruitment process for anyone hoping to join a fraternity or sorority this school year. Kent State has seven sororities and 18 fraternities that are divided amongst...

Special topics courses offer variety at KSU

Emily Mills August 20, 2014

Kent State requires all students to take classes as part of the Kent Core — classes in math, science and writing. However, Kent State offers several special topics courses for students who are looking...

Six alternate forms of college financial aid

Kate Forgach August 20, 2014

College tuition and fees have gone through the roof as government funding has dried up. This comes at a particularly bad time as college-saving accounts have toppled. At the same time, supplemental work...

Psychological services offers emotional support for students

Caitlin Siegfried August 20, 2014

Sometimes it’s not just being away from home or the late nights spent bonding with your new friends that can be difficult and confusing. It can be your heavy course load, your roommate whom you just...

Understanding how the ‘Freshman 15’ occurs

Jennie Barr August 20, 2014

Loss of sleep, late night snacking and drinking alcohol are some factors that play a role in weight gain for first-year university students, commonly known as “the freshman 15.” Tanya Falcone, the...