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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater
The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater
All content by Jimmy Miller

Perspectives: Reaching the Reader

Jimmy Miller
May 2, 2017
Jimmy Miller, Editor in Chief of The Kent Stater

The Silent Struggle: Editor’s Note

Jimmy Miller
April 30, 2017

Track teams lace up for Northeast Ohio Quad

Jimmy Miller
April 16, 2017

Brantley, Indians win home opener in extra innings

Jimmy Miller
April 11, 2017

Five campus buildings without water

Jimmy Miller
March 16, 2017

How to win an election: Understanding the Electoral College

Skye McEowen
November 8, 2016
Portage County Court of Common Pleas in Ravenna, Ohio on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. Graham is to be sentenced at the court on Tuesday.

Ryan Place shooter found guilty of all six counts

Skye McEowen
November 3, 2016
Skye

Opinion: Addiction doesn’t exclude

Skye McEowen
October 19, 2016

Editor’s Note

Skye McEowen
October 18, 2016
101716 Heroin stats

Drug overdose deaths in state, local counties rising

Jimmy Miller
October 16, 2016

Editor’s Note: Nothing’s changed

Jimmy Miller
October 16, 2016
Illustration by Skye McEowen 

The relief for pain, with a catch

Skye McEowen
October 16, 2016

Making a homecoming of memories

Skye McEowen
October 4, 2016
Fifth-year senior Colin Reardon answers questions from reporters about his switch from quarterback to wide receiver at the Kent State football team’s media day at Dix Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016.

Reardon adjusts to new role in senior season

Jimmy Miller
August 31, 2016

Opinion: Tradition can grow from tragedy

Skye McEowen
May 3, 2016
Emergency crews tend to Thirupathi Vakiti after he was struck by a car on East Summit Street near the Kent State Student Center on Tuesday, April 5, 2016.

Student struck by vehicle on Summit Street

Skye McEowen
April 5, 2016
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown speaks to a group of students in Connie Schultz’s "Writing Across Platforms" class on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. KentWired Files.

Sen. Sherrod Brown says he doesn’t want to be VP

Skye McEowen
March 30, 2016
Jimmy Miller is a journalism major and managing editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at jmill231@kent.edu

Opinion: The Huskies are great for basketball

Jimmy Miller
March 27, 2016
Gov. John Kasich speaks to a crowd of supporters at the Lou Higgins Recreation Center in Berea, Ohio after winning the Ohio Primary election Tuesday, March 15, 2016 .

A win at home: Kasich takes Ohio

Skye McEowen
March 15, 2016
Jimmy Miller is a journalism major and managing editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at jmill231@kent.edu

Opinion: Sharapova’s eligibility in question, but not her integrity

Jimmy Miller
March 8, 2016
Jimmy Miller is a journalism major and managing editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at jmill231@kent.edu

Opinion: Miami University’s Greek life situation is ugly for everyone

Jimmy Miller
February 28, 2016
The Black Squirrel Gift Shop in downtown Kent, Ohio on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

Former Kent State students celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

Jimmy Miller
February 14, 2016

University investigation finds Linder should have reported player’s alleged sexual assault

Jimmy Miller
February 11, 2016
Photo courtesy of Ben Orner.

City of Kent checking water quality after main break

Skye McEowen
February 7, 2016
Photo courtesy of Aileen Moore.

Family and friends grieve loss of Delta Gamma alum

Jimmy Miller
January 20, 2016
The Center for Visual Arts on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. The building has been delayed until the spring of 2017 after asbestos was found in older parts of the building. 

Still in progress: Architecture and Advancement on schedule, Art falls behind

Skye McEowen
January 20, 2016
Photo from Facebook

Kent State alumna killed in hit-and-run

Jimmy Miller
December 28, 2015
Sophomore Kelsey Bittinger digs the ball against Miami University on Friday Sept. 25, 2015.

Volleyball rises to top of conference

Jimmy Miller
November 11, 2015
A dining room of guests enjoy Italian-style meals, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at Bricco downtown just 13 days after the restaurant's initial opening.

Bricco Kent approved for Sunday liquor sales

Skye McEowen
November 4, 2015

Police identify downtown shooting victim

Skye McEowen
October 22, 2015
ROTC vans

Two indicted in ROTC van arson

Jimmy Miller
October 4, 2015
Kent State University President Beverly Warren and Kent State alumnus and current New England Patriots player Julian Edelman get ready to start the Kent State Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. Edelman returned to his alma mater to take part in the Homecoming parade as Grand Marshal. 

Patriots’ receiver comes home to Kent State

Jimmy Miller
October 4, 2015
Kent State University President Beverly Warren and Kent State alumnus and current New England Patriots player Julian Edelman get ready to start the Kent State Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. Edelman returned to his alma mater to take part in the Homecoming parade as Grand Marshal. 

Julian Edelman returns to Kent State as NFL star, proud alum

Jimmy Miller
October 3, 2015
Jimmy Miller is a journalism major and managing editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at jmill231@kent.edu

Guest Column: Fantasy sports clouding our judgment of what’s important in sports

Jimmy Miller
September 9, 2015
Students and parents gather around the new campus branch of PNC Bank at the Kent State Student Center to get information and set up accounts on Aug. 27, 2015. A table has been set up next to it to aid in helping students and parents. The branch officially opened August 3.

Kent State adjusts to new PNC Bank service

Skye McEowen
August 30, 2015

Places that accept FlashCash

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
The Center for Undergraduate Excellence, or CUE, is located off the Esplanade between Lake and Olson halls.

Kent State’s Hidden Treasures

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
Forward Calli Rinicella recieves a pass during the soccer game against the University at Buffalo on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. The Flashes lost, 2-0.

Soccer team looks to avenge MAC quarterfinal loss

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
Sophomore forward Madison Thompson races toward the ball during the MAC championship game against Ohio University on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014. Kent State won the championship, 2-0.

Field hockey pressing conference dominance to next level

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
Fans hold up a Kent Stater issue which reads, "Bash the Bulls! Go Flashes!" at the Kent State men's basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015.

How to be a good KSU fan

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
Kent State's volleyball team cheers each other on during the game against MAC opponent Ohio University on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014.

Young volleyball team to be battle-tested early

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
Senior wide receiver Josh Boyle completes a pass in the end zone, scoring one of the two touchdowns at the game against the University of Massachusetts on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014.

Football program looks for execution, not change in style

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
Jimmy Miller

Opinion: Location doesn’t matter, but your attitude does

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
One of the the Technology Help Desks are located in Tri-Towers.

How to use TechHelp

Jimmy Miller
August 27, 2015
Two bystanders look at the aftermath of a two-car accident on the corner of N. Mantua and Carthage on S.R. 43 on Aug. 21, 2015.

Two people sustain minor injuries in two-car accident

Jimmy Miller
August 21, 2015

Two burglary suspects arrested in Kent following vehicle pursuit

Jimmy Miller
July 3, 2015
Jimmy Miller is a junior journalism major and the managing editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at jmill231@kent.edu. 

Opinion: A change in how Christians approach gay marriage may be needed

Jimmy Miller
June 30, 2015

Opinion: Last chance for the Cavs in Game 6

Jimmy Miller
June 16, 2015

Opinion: Cavaliers face pivotal Game 5

Jimmy Miller
June 14, 2015
Cleveland Cavaliers fans watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Buffalo Wild Wings in downtown Kent on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. The Cavs beat the Warriors 96-91, bringing the series to 2-1 in favor of the Cavs.

In Game 4, Cavs face biggest game in franchise history

Jimmy Miller
June 10, 2015
Photo courtesy of Kent State University

New vice president of institutional advancement seeks solutions to decreasing state funding

Jimmy Miller
May 26, 2015

Jewish Studies Program to celebrate 40 years, honor retired director at dinner

Jimmy Miller
May 15, 2015

Faculty Senate approves new major, changes to student dismissal process, post-secondary education

Jimmy Miller
May 12, 2015

Muslim Student Association Workshop teaches tolerance, understanding of May 4

Skye McEowen
May 4, 2015
Kent State alumna Susan Avery, of Denver, Colorado, tours the May 4 Visitors Center Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Avery graduated in '82 and said that she wanted to visit the center to pay her respects.

The May 4 Visitors Center: A place of understanding and healing

Skye McEowen
May 3, 2015

Women’s Activism workshop centers on listening, healing

Skye McEowen
May 3, 2015
An aerial shot of the May 4 Memorial, with Taylor Hall on the right, and Blanket Hill center.

Rebranding discussion involves campus history, May 4

Jimmy Miller
May 3, 2015
Jimmy Miller is the sports editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at jmill231@kent.edu.

Guest column: Advocating more discussion around suicide

Jimmy Miller
April 19, 2015
A candle, representing Yom HaShoah, the Day of the Holocaust Remembrance, sits on top of a book outside the M.A.C Center on April 16, 2015. The book, containing the six million names of those who were killed during the Holocaust.

Students gather in solidarity for the dead – Remembering the Holocaust

Skye McEowen
April 16, 2015
Kent State students Stacey Forte (left), Nicole Sauter(center) Paul Billig(right) pray with Tim DeFrange, Deacon at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kent, before entering the Portage County Detention Center for a weekly ministry with detainees.

A night inside the walls – KSU students go to prison ministry weekly for service, learning

Skye McEowen
April 12, 2015
The Kent Stater A female involved in an accident on Loop Road is loaded via stretcher into an ambulance and taken to the hospital on Wednesday, April 8, 2015.

Students in recovery after two-car collision on Loop Rd.

Jimmy Miller
April 9, 2015

Kent State observes Easter with tradition and renewal

Skye McEowen
April 5, 2015
Kent State junior Zarely Zalewski hits a ball foul, but scores two runs later during Kent State's 12-6 win over Youngstown State at Schoonover Stadium on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. With this week's wins, Kent improves its record to 14-11 as they head into a weekend of games on the road.

Baseball regains footing on offense, secures two wins

Jimmy Miller
April 1, 2015
 Kent State gymnasts cheer as their teammate lands a dismount off the vault during a meet against Central Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015.

Gymnastics wins MAC Championship at M.A.C. Center

Jimmy Miller
March 22, 2015

Novelist shares humor, wisdom at Kent State

Skye McEowen
March 18, 2015
Gregg Floyd, the vice president for Finance and Administration

Two Kent State vice presidents retiring

Jimmy Miller
March 18, 2015
 Physics major Paul Billig makes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in the Newman Center on Saturday March 14, 2015. Students from the Christian Student Association and the Muslim Student Association worked together in this interfaith community serivce project and created hygine packs and lunches for underprivledged in the area.

Religious organizations come together to help those in need

Skye McEowen
March 15, 2015
Students celebrate Fake Patty’s Day on College Avenue on Saturday, March 14, 2015.

Students ring in St. Patrick’s Day a few days early

Skye McEowen
March 14, 2015

Kent State dean chosen as next president at Winthrop University

Jimmy Miller
March 13, 2015
American Muslim preacher, Yusef Estes, talks to an audience about Islam at the University of Akron on Thursday March 12, 2015.

Speaker talks about Islam and its peaceful truth

Skye McEowen
March 12, 2015
Screenshot from TV2 video

Student groups confront President Warren about labor union negotiations

Jimmy Miller
March 11, 2015
Junior public communications major Noah Ickowicz reacts as he busts during a game of blackjack at the Purim Casino Night on Thursday, Mar. 5, 2015 in the Kent State Ballroom.

Casino Night celebrates Jewish holiday of Purim

Skye McEowen
March 5, 2015

Coexistence in the form of a study group

Skye McEowen
March 4, 2015
Joel Beinin, the Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History and Professor of Middle East History at Stanford University speaks about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the West Bank in the Kiva on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.

Kent State discusses Israeli-Palestine conflict

Skye McEowen
March 3, 2015
Photo courtesy of Kyle Fleming Photography.

KSU incorporates skating, religion into designs

Skye McEowen
February 25, 2015

Campuses around the world unite in day of prayer Thursday

Skye McEowen
February 24, 2015
Junior aeronautics major Taylor Robinson receives ashes on his forehead from Fr. Steven Agostino during the evening Ash Wednesday mass at the Newman Center on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015.

Newman Center observes Ash Wednesday, Lent

Skye McEowen
February 18, 2015
Kent State softball outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick steals third base in first game against Toledo in a double-header Friday, April 18, 2014. The Flashes won 13-0 the first game and 1-0 the second game.

Softball proves to be inconsistent winners on opening weekend

Jimmy Miller
February 16, 2015
The Kent Stater Sean Martin speaks about the importance of Yiddish to an audience in the Kent State Student center on Feb. 16, 2015.

Endangered Species: A language’s struggle to survive

Skye McEowen
February 16, 2015

H2O members will minister in Mexico for alternative spring break

Skye McEowen
February 16, 2015

Ash Wednesday starts this week

Skye McEowen
February 15, 2015

Guest Columnist: Your friendly neighborhood reboot

Jimmy Miller
February 11, 2015

Illusionist pulls the curtain behind reality

Skye McEowen
February 11, 2015

Briefing on Kent State

Jimmy Miller
February 8, 2015
Paul Bartrop, the director for the Center of Judaic, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies, speaks at the Cohn Jewish Center. Bartrop discussed representing the Holocaust in film and accurately portraying the Holocaust in modern day media on Jan. 26, 2015.

Film doesn’t replace real survivors’ stories of the Holocaust

Skye McEowen
January 26, 2015

Gymnastics topple Western Michigan, secures first win

Jimmy Miller
January 25, 2015
Sophomore Milena Fabry competes on the balance beam at the first home meet of the season against Western Michigan on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 in the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes pulled a 194.900-193.325 win over the Broncos.

Gymnastics topples Western Michigan, secures first win

Jimmy Miller
January 24, 2015
The Jewish Studies Program traveled to Israel last summer and will offer a new spring break trip to Poland this year.

Jewish Studies plans spring break trip to Poland

Skye McEowen
January 23, 2015

Women’s basketball drop road bout to Northern Illinois

Jimmy Miller
January 17, 2015

Utility work shuts down South Lincoln Street lane

Jimmy Miller
January 14, 2015
Buckeye fans Jay Love and Devlin Charlton celebrate as they watch Ohio State score a touchdown in the third quarter of the 2015 National Championship game against Oregon on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. The Buckeyes won the game 42-20.

Buckeyes dominate fourth quarter to secure championship

Jimmy Miller
January 13, 2015
Courtesy of MCT Campus.

Bucks, Ducks and Flashes: How Kent State fared against a national finalist

Jimmy Miller
January 12, 2015
Kent State sophomore forward Marquiez Lawrence goes up for a basket during the MAC opener game against Bowling Green on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. The Flashes lost the game 64-66.

Basketball continues winning, learning over break

Jimmy Miller
January 11, 2015
Women's basketball coach Danielle O'Banion during a game Nov. 6, 2013.

Lymphoma proves just another challenge for Danielle O’Banion

Jimmy Miller
December 4, 2014
Kent State freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger spikes the ball toward a Bowling Green State University player during their final game of the regular season in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Flashes lost to Miami University this weekend, eliminating them from the Mid-American Conference tournament.

Redhawks end Kent State volleyball’s season in MAC quarterfinal

Jimmy Miller
November 23, 2014

Volleyball upsets No. 6 Eastern Michigan

Jimmy Miller
November 21, 2014
Kent State freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger spikes the ball ay Bowling Green University during their final game of the regular season in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Flashes sent their senior class with a 3-1 win over the Falcons and will head to this weekend's MAC Tournament as the No. 7 seed with a 16-13 overall record.

MAC volleyball teams vie for spot in NCAA Tournament

Jimmy Miller
November 19, 2014
Kent State University's freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger spikes the ball at Bowling Green University during their final game of regular season in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Flashes sent of their senior class with a 3-1 win over The Falcons and go into next weekends MAC Tournament as the No. 7 seed with a 16-13 overall record.

Volleyball ends regular season with win over Bowling Green

Jimmy Miller
November 16, 2014

KSU volleyball falters in five sets with Redhawks

Jimmy Miller
November 14, 2014
Kent State's volleyball team cheers each other on during the game against MAC opponent Ohio University on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. The Flashes lost the game, 3-1.

Volleyball prepares to close out regular season in M.A.C. Center

Jimmy Miller
November 12, 2014
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