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Vladimir Lovitz, freshman painting major, protests with students against the new credit hour fee outside the library on April 12, 2012. Photo by Nancy Urchak.

When protest meets policy

Christina Suttles November 20, 2012

Earlier this year, students claimed Risman Plaza to voice disapproval of Kent State’s new $440 fee for anyone taking more than 18 credit hours this semester — claiming it would punish ambitious students....

Senior Student Democrats President Bryan Staul embraces Obama, proceeding Staul's introduction of the president onto the stage. Photo by Marielle Forrest.

Leadership change for KSU College Dems

Christina Suttles November 19, 2012

Jake Green was elected president of the KSU College Democrats Thursday night after longtime president Bryan Staul stepped down to take other opportunities.Staul, who has served as the Dems leader since...

Students discuss youth apathy at “Fall Forum”

Christina Suttles November 15, 2012

Members of the May 4 Task Force examined the state of modern activism and how political demonstrations have changed over the decades at a forum held in 204 of the Kent Student Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Representatives...

Students cast their vote for the presedential election while others wait in line Tuesday, Nov. 6 inside the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Some students waited as long as an hour before casting their vote. Photo by Shane Flanigan

KSU students embrace right to vote

Christina Suttles November 7, 2012

Lines were long and enthusiasm was high at the various polling locations on Kent State’s campus Tuesday.Many of the students who stood in line to vote had never done so in a presidential election before...

Photo by Coty Giannelli.

College Reps, Dems debate issues on-air

Christina Suttles November 1, 2012

The presidents of the Kent State College Republicans and Democrats squared off in a live, hour-long debate Wednesday night in which each participant made the case for his respective party.The discussion,...

Panelists discuss presidential candidates at Academic S.T.A.R.S. forum

Christina Suttles October 25, 2012

Members of the Academic Students Achieving and Reaching for Success (S.T.A.R.S.) hosted an informative panel about the presidential election Wednesday as part of their Hot Topics Diversity Series. The...

Kaitlyn Evans freshman biology major, visits the May 4 Visitors Center with her grandma Mary Anna Evans, 87, on Saturday, October 20 at Taylor Hall. Photo by Yolanda Li

May 4 Visitors Center’s grand opening unveils tragedy

Christina Suttles October 22, 2012

Overlooking the Commons — where the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd of students May 4, 1970 — a 1,900-square-foot space in Taylor Hall produces haunting imagery to illustrate the despondency...

USG panel to appoint new director

Christina Suttles October 18, 2012

The Kent State Undergraduate Student Government is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Governmental Affairs after the current director, Adria Troyer, stepped down earlier this month...

Shane Cress, a member of the Kent State Liberty Alliance, listens to other members speak during the group meeting on Tuesday, October 2. Photo by MELANIE NESTERUK.

KSU Libertarians embrace difference of opinion, struggle for national recognition

Christina Suttles October 4, 2012

While most students are caught in the crosshairs of the sometimes disheartening political discourse circulating the Republican and Democratic parties, libertarian students suggest that there is an alternative...

College Dems optimistic about early voting despite low turnout

Christina Suttles October 4, 2012

The shuttle services arranged to take students to the polls for early voting this week had a less-than-ideal turnout, but the KSU College Democrats are confident that things will pick up.While no one had...

Shuttle services to be provided for early voting

Christina Suttles October 3, 2012

Early voting hours Tuesday, October 2 - Friday, October 5: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 8: Closed for state holiday Tuesday, October 9: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 10 - Friday,...

 

Shuttle services to be provided for early voting

Christina Suttles October 1, 2012

Absentee and early in-person voting begins Tuesday, 35 days before the official election day, Nov. 6.For the first time, students who wish to vote early can do so in person without giving a reason, but...

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