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Ohio state Sen. Joe Schiavoni speaks to Kent State students and community members in Bowman Hall Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. Schiavoni is one of five Democratic candidates running for governor in the 2018 election.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate makes stop in Kent for community Q&A

Nicholas Hunter November 29, 2017

Ohio state Sen. Joe Schiavoni visited Bowman Hall Tuesday night to speak with students and community members as part of his campaign for Ohio governor.After a brief introduction detailing his upbringing...

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Administration considers fall break for reduced stress among students

Nicholas Hunter November 15, 2017

Of the 14 public universities in Ohio, only four — the University of Akron, Wright State University, Youngstown State University and Kent State University — do not offer some form of mid-semester break...

Deborah Smith, an associate professor of philosophy and the Faculty Senate chair, stands by as Shay Little, the vice president of student affairs, explains the changes coming to the university's relationship with Aramark during the Faculty Senate meeting Monday, Nov. 13.

Aramark overhaul dominates Faculty Senate meeting

Nicholas Hunter November 13, 2017

“This fall, the Kent State community experienced dining and catering services far below our collective aspirations and expectations and also below promises made by the Aramark team during the lengthy...

Board of Elections moves two Aurora City polling locations

Nicholas Hunter November 6, 2017

The Portage County Board of Elections moved two polling locations in Aurora City for the general election Tuesday, Nov. 7.“Voters from Aurora City 2-A, 2-B, 4-A and 4-B originally scheduled to vote at...

Nicholas Hunter

Opinion: Past transgressions continue to haunt Eminem

Nicholas Hunter October 11, 2017

Last night, during the BET Hip Hop Awards, a spot aired featuring rapper Eminem delivering a freestyle rap directed at President Donald Trump.Eminem’s message was clear: a fan of Trump he is not.“Any...

Tenure, promotion, hiring policy dominates faculty senate meeting

Nicholas Hunter October 10, 2017

Faculty Senate turned attention to tenure acceptance and promotion policy at its October meeting Monday.Deborah Smith, the Senate chair and associate professor of philosophy, centered her remarks on clarifying...

Nicholas Hunter

Opinion: NRA stands in the way of sensible gun policy

Nicholas Hunter October 4, 2017

The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution reads, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”The...

Jennifer Kulics, the associate vice president of student affairs (left), Alfreda Brown, the vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, and President Beverly Warren react to remarks during the LGBTQ Student Center’s grand opening ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017.

Remodeled LGBTQ Student Center opens with energetic ceremony

Nicholas Hunter September 27, 2017

Over 50 students, faculty and staff members gathered in the Student Center basement for the grand opening of the LGBTQ Student Center.“Today really symbolizes … a major accomplishment for our center,”...

Aroub Baajajah of Saudi Arabia works on a project during the Effat program in the fabrication laboratory at the Center of Architecture and Environmental Design.

Kent State, Saudi university share ideas, culture through workshop program

Nicholas Hunter September 27, 2017

In June 2016, President Beverly Warren stood in front of 300 female graduates at Effat University, an all-women’s school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to deliver a commencement speech.“It was an incredible...

President Beverly Warren laughs during the Board of Trustees meeting in the Integrated Sciences Building Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017.

Board of Trustees approves President Warren’s raise

Nicholas Hunter September 13, 2017

The Kent State Board of Trustees awarded President Beverly Warren a raise after carrying out her annual performance review.Meeting highlightsKent State's official Fall 2017 enrollment for the eight-campus...

A group walks along the Kent State esplanade toward downtown. 

Kent State moves up in U.S. News and World Report rankings

Nicholas Hunter September 12, 2017

Kent State moves up the charts on one of the most widely recognized college ranking lists.The 2018 Best Colleges list, released by U.S. News & World Report annually, ranked Kent State at 176 in National...

President Beverly Warren watches Faculty Senate Chair Deb Smith as she gives her opening remarks at the Faculty Senate meeting Monday Sept. 11, 2017. 

Faculty Senate addresses budget, enrollment, Aramark in first fall meeting

Nicholas Hunter September 11, 2017

The Kent State Faculty Senate came together for their first meeting on Monday, Sept. 11. One of the topics discussed pertained to the university's new food vendor: Aramark. Edgar Kooijman, an associate...

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