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Kent State University's new President Beverly Warren shakes hands with Chief Michelle A. Lee on the Esplanade on July 1, 2014.

On her first day, Warren reaches out to community

Emily Mills July 1, 2014

Kent State’s 12th president began her term Tuesday, and after waiting six months since the announcement, she was excited to meet with students, colleagues and community leaders. “I’ve been waiting...

City plans to purchase College Avenue properties for new police department

Emily Mills June 26, 2014

Kent City Council is working with the law department of the City of Kent to purchase land at the west end of College Avenue near Haymaker Parkway for the city’s new police department.Kent City Manager...

Kent Economic Development Director Dan Smith talks about the balance of new construction while preserving historic buildings using the example of the construction on Water Street across from the Kent court house which was the former main post office.

Park dedicated to former Kent economic development director to be created

Emily Mills June 24, 2014

Construction of a small pocket park dedicated to Dan Smith, the former economic development director for the city of Kent, is expected to start later this year and be completed in 2015.Kent Mayor Jerry...

News on the go: May 2, 2014

Emily Mills May 1, 2014

Toronto mayor Rob Ford announced Wednesday he would take a leave of absence from his mayoral position and his re-election campaign. Ford left for an alcohol treatment program outside Toronto Thursday,...

Hillel hosts Israelfest

Ashlyne Wilson April 27, 2014

If you’ve never been to Israel, don’t worry because Hillel is bringing Israel to you. On Monday from noon to five, Hillel will host the Israelfest in the student green.“We really want to show people...

Kent State students observe Easter in different ways

Ashlyne Wilson April 20, 2014

Easter is celebrated by Christians to commemorate the death and resurrection of Christ. People of different religions and countries have varying ideas about the holiday and some with other types of traditions.Venix...

News on the go: April 18, 2014

Emily Mills April 17, 2014

A ferry sunk off the coast of southern South Korea Wednesday, killing 25 passengers and leaving about 270 missing. Officials said there were 179 survivors. The death toll was expected to rise as water...

Hillel celebrates Passover

Ashlyne Wilson April 13, 2014

Hillel will begin the eight day celebration of Passover on Monday, to remember the Jewish escape from slavery in Egypt.“Passover is a holiday that takes on many meanings,” Sol Factor said, an instructor...

Flash Alerts System Text Messages Sent Out During the Lockdown

Flash Alerts misinformation causes confusion during gun incident

Emily Mills April 4, 2014

Kent State’s Flash Alerts system sent out conflicting reports about the shooting incident in front of Bowman Hall Wednesday night.A “shelter in place” advisory for Kent’s main campus was put in...

USG member’s post sparks controversy

Emily Mills April 3, 2014

Eric Dyne, a candidate for director of student advancement for Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government, faced backlash on social media Wednesday night when he posted a Facebook status following...

Night of prayer offers healing, support for cancer patients and families

Ashlyne Wilson April 1, 2014

According to those who attended the “Prayer Night Against Cancer” event Tuesday, prayer and faith is considered to be all that is needed to cure those affected by cancer.“I believe that God...

Kent Ministry hosts first ever ‘Prayer Night Against Cancer’

Ashlyne Wilson March 31, 2014

Journey Campus Ministry of Kent will host the first ever “Prayer Night Against Cancer,” on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Kiva. Those battling cancer or affected by the disease in any way are encouraged...

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