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Manufacturer to inspect turbine involved in campus fire

Amy Cooknick
September 24, 2013

University welcomes families to annual Parent’s Day Saturday

Amy Cooknick
September 6, 2013

Economists debate whether Great Plains energy boom could move to Ohio

Amy Cooknick
April 8, 2013

NEOMED releases first details for third stage of $160 million expansion

Amy Cooknick
April 5, 2013

Proposed legislation attempts to return rights to Ohio’s adoptees

Amy Cooknick
April 2, 2013

Historic Kent home to relocate again Thursday

Amy Cooknick
March 21, 2013

Newspaper jobs in jeopardy after Journal Register Co. cuts back

Amy Cooknick
March 17, 2013
The replacement of the Harvey Redmond Bridge, connecting Fred Fuller Park and Kramer Ball Fields, was delayed after the discovery of endangered mussels living under the bridge in December. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Mollusk problem a hard one to crack for Kent bridge reconstruction

Amy Cooknick
March 6, 2013

Local school districts enforce security in wake of Sandy Hook shootings

Amy Cooknick
January 17, 2013

Student organizations host speaker, events for World AIDS Day

Amy Cooknick
November 28, 2012

The Shins to perform at MACC Oct. 25

Amy Cooknick
September 21, 2012

Drag queens rock audience in Cartwright Hall

Amy Cooknick
October 28, 2011

Campus organizations host event to end stereotyping

Amy Cooknick
October 27, 2011
EDDIE OLSCHANSKY 750 students came out to Cartwright Hall to watch local drag queens perform for Kent State's "Candy & Sex" themed Sex Week. Sex Week comes to a close with Sextober fest tonight at 7 p.m. in the Ballroom. Photo by EDDIE OLSCHANSKY.

KIC to host drag show Thursday

Amy Cooknick
October 27, 2011

Kent students describe “coming out” experiences

Amy Cooknick
October 26, 2011

BUS reintroduces Pan-African studies at Kent State

Amy Cooknick
October 25, 2011

Kent TRIO programs face national budget cuts

Amy Cooknick
October 20, 2011

Kent congregation welcomes LGBTQ students

Amy Cooknick
October 17, 2011

BUS, USG host annual homecoming comedy show

Amy Cooknick
October 14, 2011
Photo by Amy Loomis.

Kent Student Liberty Alliance joins couple in “uncivil union”

Amy Cooknick
October 13, 2011

Gay Rights Revolutionaries ask drivers to “honk for love”

Amy Cooknick
October 13, 2011

LGBTQ community remembers lives lost with vigil

Amy Cooknick
October 12, 2011

“R U KSU?!” campaign postponed until spring semester

Amy Cooknick
October 11, 2011

LGBTQ center hosts balloon vigil for bullying victims

Amy Cooknick
October 9, 2011

Kent Trumbull Theatre presents “Ten Years Later”

Amy Cooknick
October 7, 2011

LGBTQ student center prepares for new school year

Amy Cooknick
October 3, 2011

ASL classes reopened to all, following spring rally

Amy Cooknick
September 29, 2011

Diversity Scorecard founder explains equity program

Amy Cooknick
September 28, 2011

Upward Bound students’ film featured nationally

Amy Cooknick
September 26, 2011

Historian Dr. Michael Gomez to present lecture Wednesday

Amy Cooknick
September 14, 2011
Avery Danage, president. Photo by Monica Maschak.

Black United Students: meet the 2011-2012 executive board members

Amy Cooknick
September 13, 2011

Kupita helps incoming minority students transition to KSU

Amy Cooknick
August 26, 2011

Students work to write, produce Kent State’s second movie

Amy Cooknick
April 25, 2011

University Architect committed to ‘greening’ Kent

Amy Cooknick
April 21, 2011
MCT Campus.

10 ways to reduce your carbon footprint

Amy Cooknick
April 21, 2011

Amy Cooknick’s Playlist

Amy Cooknick
April 14, 2011
Submitted photo.

Kent tattoo parlor teaches the healthy side of tattooing

Amy Cooknick
April 14, 2011
Sharon Irwin of Kent, explains the inspiration behind her winning postcard at the “Wish You Were Here” postcard show at the Downtown Gallery Friday. Irwin’s Japanese-style postcard was inspired by her husband, KSU professor John Akamatsu, and visits to Japan. Photo by Hannah Potes.

Downtown Gallery hosts “Wish You Were Here” Postcard Show

Amy Cooknick
April 13, 2011

Love affair with Ohio brings Kent alum musician home

Amy Cooknick
April 7, 2011

Grad project rocks local venues

Amy Cooknick
April 4, 2011
Ben Cohen, manager of Checkers and Trophies in Kent, serves patrons while they take in music on Saturday. “Hosting a variety of acts and genres we have been able to create something very strong, powerful and underground, as well as something very down to earth and fun," Cohen said, who is working to attract more students to the bar. Photo by Valerie Brown.

Local bands play Checkers-N-Trophies

Amy Cooknick
March 17, 2011
Submitted Photo

Andy Cook and the Wanderloons make “wander”ous music

Amy Cooknick
March 14, 2011
Aaron Eckhart stars in Columbia Pictures' "Battle: Los Angeles." Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.

Eckhart, Rodriguez star in “Battle: Los Angeles” March 11

Amy Cooknick
March 10, 2011

Spring break: seven people to avoid or leave at home

Amy Cooknick
March 10, 2011
Photo illustration by Thomas Song.

Fork to spork, the evolution of utensils

Amy Cooknick
February 17, 2011
Chris Akinyemi “Radio” Single This song is soothing in a way that makes you feel ready to take on the world, if you can figure that one out. It’s about as chill as music gets, but it’s also catchy enough to make it impossible not to nod your head and sing along.

Soothing Songs Playlist: Relaxing tunes for a stressful day

Amy Cooknick
February 17, 2011

Valentine’s dates for every budget in Kent

Amy Cooknick
February 10, 2011

‘Make Mine with Ice’ ice carving exhibition hosted downtown

Amy Cooknick
February 10, 2011

Students bring Chinese New Year to Kent State

Amy Cooknick
February 2, 2011
Photo by Nikolas Kolenich.

Kent State freshman develops own app

Amy Cooknick
February 1, 2011
Nick Gregg and Katie Mikita have played together as Sexy Pig Divas for 2 1/2 years, but the couple has been together for eight. Although the duo say having a third member in their band would be nice, they find practicing and songwriting easy for the two of them. For now, Gregg and Mikita switch off playing drums, guitar and keyboard. Photos by Dana Beveridge.

Sexy Pig Divas looking to feed from trough of fame

Amy Cooknick
January 25, 2011
 

Freshman on track for R&B stardom

Amy Cooknick
January 18, 2011

Fashion students display outfits in final show

Amy Cooknick
December 9, 2010

Student entrepreneurs find success

Amy Cooknick
December 1, 2010

A taste of comfort

Amy Cooknick
November 17, 2010

Go with the snow

Amy Cooknick
November 16, 2010

Classes not just an easy A

Amy Cooknick
November 4, 2010

Where the wild things are

Amy Cooknick
November 3, 2010

Ready, set, write

Amy Cooknick
October 19, 2010

Sex in reel life

Amy Cooknick
October 13, 2010

Just married at Kent State

Amy Cooknick
October 5, 2010

Glee Favorites

Amy Cooknick
September 30, 2010

favoriteglee

Amy Cooknick
September 29, 2010

Women’s restrooms to lose your lunch in

Amy Cooknick
September 23, 2010

Fall shows that will distract you from studying

Amy Cooknick
September 15, 2010

Student spends summer in Germany

Amy Cooknick
September 2, 2010

Downtown farmer’s market offerings won’t disappoint

Amy Cooknick
September 2, 2010
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