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Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance casts its cellphone lights into the air to join the Ghostlight Project in E. Turner Stump Theatre on Thursday night, Jan. 19, 2017. 

Theater shines light on pledge

Jenna Kuczkowski January 18, 2017

Correction: A previous version of this article mispelled a source's name as Joni Konevai. The correct spelling is Joni Koneval.“How will you be a light?”This is what associate professor of theatre...

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Dining Services to select new business partner

Jenna Kuczkowski January 17, 2017

In their search for a new company to partner with, Kent State Dining Services have selected three possible companies. Each of these three companies will be presenting their vision for the future of Dining...

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Ravenna homicide suspect to be tried for charges

Jenna Kuczkowski January 9, 2017

An Akron man was arrested Saturday in Steubenville after allegedly shooting two individuals in Ravenna on Nov. 30.The Portage County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 25-year-old David Darnell...

Bidders gather in downtown Kent's Pufferbelly LTD Restaurant on Franklin Avenue for an auction of more than 160 items of varying historical significance to the now-closed establishment on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2016. 

Downtown Kent’s Pufferbelly makes its last sale

Jenna Kuczkowski January 4, 2017

The Pufferbelly LTD Restaurant in downtown Kent was packed with people one last time on Wednesday, as nearly all of its contents were auctioned off to the public. After being open for 35 years, Kevin Long,...

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Insecure and invisible: Problems with food access go unnoticed at Kent State

Jenna Kuczkowski December 7, 2016

Between a quarter and a half of Kent State students may struggle to afford a balanced diet – or even enough food.Alexia Castillo, a junior communication studies major, is among them.“I miss just worrying...

Opinion: After the storm

Jenna Kuczkowski November 9, 2016

Editor's note: Jenna Kuczkowski is a guest columnist currently studying abroad in Florence, Italy. She shares her perspective on the presidential election from an international stance.I’ve never dreaded...

Rethinking studying abroad as a freshman

Jenna Kuczkowski September 18, 2016

This semester marks the first time Kent State has allowed freshmen to study abroad in Florence, instead of beginning their college career stateside. Fifteen incoming students from the Honors College volunteered...

Witnessing the aftershocks of the Italy earthquake

Jenna Kuczkowski August 28, 2016

The recent 6.2 magnitude earthquake in central Italy, along with various aftershocks, have taken the lives of over 290 people as of Sunday and destroyed countless homes and historical buildings, including...

Tony Carlucci samples some wine during Geography of Wine on Wednesday. Students from every major are eligible to take the course. Photo by Thomas Song.

Abnormal course offerings lighten up students’ schedules

Jenna Kuczkowski August 26, 2016

English, math, science, repeat; is your schedule looking a little repetitious? If so, maybe you’d like to try taking one of Kent State’s many cool classes that are sure to take any topic and make it...

(Orientation) Professors share keys to respect in the classroom

Jenna Kuczkowski August 11, 2016

Just like you, professors have to make it to that same 7:45 a.m. lecture each morning for class. They have to grade every assignment you work to finish.Oh, and did I mention they were all students at one...

Sister Sharp, assistant professor of mathematics, poses for a portrait on the second floor of the Student Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2016.

Not your average nun: Kent State professor finds beauty in mathematics

Jenna Kuczkowski August 9, 2016

Sister Mary Theresa Sharp is not your average nun. She travels, loves Elvis Presley and has four college degrees. She also currently teaches in the math department at Kent State. A member of the Sisters...

(Orientation) Study abroad programs provide unique experiences

Jenna Kuczkowski August 8, 2016

Italy. Geneva. France. China. There are no limits to where a study abroad adventure could take college students.Kent State offers more than 200 different study abroad programs for students to take advantage...

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