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Ohio universities that offer fall break.

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...

Global Jam to kick off International Week

Cameron Gorman November 13, 2017

Students interested in music and culture will have the opportunity to listen to a “Global Jam” Tuesday, Nov. 14, as part of the Center for International and Intercultural Education’s International...

Students reflect on heritage, language barriers

Cameron Gorman November 9, 2017

When Reyam Hadi was 10 years old, she moved to the United States with her family. They had previously lived in Jordan and Iraq, so Hadi said she was used to moving, and wasn’t overly worried about adjusting...

Founding director of Wick Poetry Center returns to Kent State

Cameron Gorman November 9, 2017

Maggie Anderson, the founding director of the Wick Poetry Center gave a reading of her poetry, on topics from biographical elements of her own life to drone warfare, Wednesday night.“I think there's...

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...

Students sit around a table and speak Spanish during coffee hours in Satterfield Hall Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017.

Coffee Hours brew success for students interested in foreign languages, classics

Cameron Gorman October 26, 2017

If an interest in modern or classical languages sounds like your cup of tea, or coffee, you might want to visit the coffee hours held in Satterfield Hall.The Modern and Classical Language Studies' Coffee...

Matthew Crawford, an assistant professor in the history department.

Reflecting on 500 years of the Reformation

Cameron Gorman October 20, 2017

To most, Oct. 31 is Halloween — the saturation of skulls and devils conjures up many less-than-Christian visions of holiday revelry. But it also marks a lesser known observance — the 500th anniversary...

Dr. Richard Serpe and Akhil Hill talk during the KENTTalks Let’s Talks Trump event in Tri-Towers rotunda on January 31, 2017. The event was held in order to help bring understanding to the different opinions on the recent presidential election.

KENTtalks brings students, organizations together to discuss free speech

Cameron Gorman October 17, 2017

A panel discussion about free speech — and the idea of hate speech — will be held on Oct. 18 as part of the KENTtalks series. KENTtalks, which has been offered since Spring 2015, is a program focused...

Director chosen for upcoming movie based on Kent State shootings

Cameron Gorman October 13, 2017

A new movie based on background of the Kent State shootings has confirmed its director.Jay Roach, who also directed "Austin Powers" and "Meet the Fockers," will produce the movie with Tina Fey whose...

Elaine Frantz, a history professor, is waiting for her proposed class, History of Policing: Inside-Out, to get formally approved by the university.

Professor to propose behind-bars class

Cameron Gorman October 12, 2017

Some Kent State students may have to go to jail to attend class next year.Elaine Frantz, a new professor in the department of history, is planning to make Kent State the newest university to offer a course...

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...

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