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Paulette Washko, director of research compliance in the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, commutes to campus using her solar powered battery bicycle the ELF car.

ELF brings magic to campus

Nathan Havenner April 30, 2014

A different type of vehicle has been commuting to the Kent State campus lately.When Paulette Washko, director of research compliance in the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, decided to seek...

Illustration by LaQuann Dawson

Higher education presents academic, social challenges

Blythe Alspaugh April 30, 2014

When freshman visual communication design major Michaela Anderson came into college, the heavy workload came as a surprise to her.“In high school, I was used to staying up really late,” Anderson said....

Graphic by LaQuann Dawson

Bigger isn’t always better: Students find it harder to stay focused in large lectures

Lindsay Miller April 30, 2014

Final exams start next week for Kent State students and some are finding that studying for large-sized classes are more difficult than small classes.Daniel Volosov, a senior marketing major, said because...

Poster courtesy of TriStar Pictures.

Erin’s Flick Pick: ‘The Call”’

Erin Zaranec April 30, 2014

This 2013 suspense-thriller will have you at the edge of your seat. Halle Berry plays the role of Jordan Turner, a 911 operator in “The Call.” After making a deadly mistake with an emergency call six...

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Katie’s Flick Pick: ‘Recess: School’s Out”

Katie Nix April 30, 2014

As the semester comes to a close we’re all getting more stressed with rapidly approaching finals, term papers that have been put off until the last minute and final projects that you can’t seem to...

Graduate student Kara Whaley sits between the boxes of books her Harry Potter Alliance has collected to donate to charity.

Harry Potter fans unite for a good cause

Erin Zaranec April 30, 2014

Harry Potter is almost guaranteed to be a household name for kids in our generation. If you haven’t read the books, you have most likely seen the movies or had some exposure to the wizarding world.Next...

Bob Hoefler from the DanJO Jazz/Rock Orchestra plays a trombone solo at the Water Street Tavern Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

Kent’s live music scene continues to thrive

Endya Watson April 30, 2014

With new restaurants and attractions recently opening in Kent, one thing in the city has stayed consistent: the live music scene.  There are more than 10 concert venues, bars and restaurants in Kent that...

Kent State librarians

Aanchal Bakshi April 29, 2014

Patrick Markovich (left) and Sarah Holmes (right) work at the Performing Arts Library Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Markovich has been working at the library for the past year and Holmes has been a part of...

Donald Sterling

Donald Sterling

Gary Friedman April 29, 2014

Donald Sterling, center, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, watches the Clipper game against the Boston Celtics at Staples Center in Los Angeles, February 26, 2011. Sterling was banned from the NBA and...

Keeping up with the curriculum changes

Keeping up with the curriculum changes

April 28, 2014

National changes in curriculum standards are shaping the education of students at Kent State and other schools across the nation. Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, education students will be using...

Eyes on Kent: Physical fitness instructor Kirsten Beverley

Graham Smith April 27, 2014

Kirsten Beverley is a physical education instructor who overcame a battle with breast cancer, teaching her students not only how to get in shape, but also about the importance of maintaining a healthy...