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Birds and the Bees

Deflowered: the science behind plant sex

Rachel Duthie February 9, 2017

One may know about the birds and the bees, but what about the plants and the seeds? Andrea Case knows all about that.Case, a Kent State associate professor of biological sciences, has studied the evolution...

Brothers Bob and Will Blair stand next to their bodybuilding championship trophy on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017.

Bodybuilder brothers reshape lives through challenging sport

Rachel Duthie February 1, 2017

There was a time where Will Blair couldn't walk.After suffering a dirt bike accident his senior year of high school, he developed Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (antibiotic-resistant Staph)...

Combatting SAD on campus

Rachel Duthie December 7, 2016

Kent State freshman human and developmental studies major Hayley Thompson couldn't help but notice how anxious she was this December, a feeling that perplexed her so much she scheduled a counseling appointment...

Andy Harkness, art director of "Moana." Photo by Alex Kang. ©2016 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

New Disney film ‘Moana’ promotes on-screen diversity

Rachel Duthie November 22, 2016

Disney’s animated film “Moana” is starting a conversation far beyond the realm of Hollywood.The movie, which opened Wednesday, introduces viewers to the first Polynesian Disney princess, depicted...

Information from The Washington Post

Kent State organizations support Standing Rock

Rachel Duthie November 16, 2016

Kent State's Native American Student Association (NASA) collaborated with Kent on Climate to create a week-long fundraising event called "I Stand With Standing Rock" for the Standing Rock Protectors, a...

Junior journalism major Adrian Leuthauser bares his arm tattoo on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, that he got as a way to cope with thoughts of self-harm.

The elephants on our chests

Rachel Duthie November 13, 2016

Michelle Eatman is taking a test and she is starting to feel nervous. This is routine.Soon Eatman, a junior international relations major, will become breathless, violently sucking in whips of air as her...

Clown masks sit idle on a shelf at Mr. Fun's Costume & Magic Emporium in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2016

Don’t fear the clowns

Rachel Duthie October 26, 2016

Despite nationwide hysteria surrounding recent clown sightings, the Kent State Police Department advises students that “they shouldn’t be concerned” by those who decide to play the part this Halloween...

Sex week drag show glitters the runway

Rachel Duthie October 20, 2016

Glittered rhinestones, teased hair and ripped fishnets: these are only a few of the essentials for Kent State's yearly Drag Show performance at Cartwright Hall.The show is a part of Kent State's annual...

10/13/16 Tree City Coffee

Kent State ranks as top caffeinated college

Rachel Duthie October 12, 2016

Constantly itching for some caffeine? Look around you — you’re not alone.Kent State ranks as one of the most caffeinated and generous universities in America, according to a study conducted by Grubhub.Compared...

Petition seeks equality in coed intramural sports

Rachel Duthie October 5, 2016

After only two days, Kent State's Kent Interhall Council (KIC) has gathered the needed 100 signatures to submit a petition to Student Recreation Services to change the point system in coed intramural sports.Council...

Kesha performs at Kent State's M.A.C. Center for a Homecoming concert on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016.

Kesha, PND rock out at KSU Homecoming concert

Rachel Duthie September 30, 2016

Dusted in glitter and gold, Kent State students danced it out to musical artists Kesha and PartyNextDoor for a rare, homecoming-themed concert Thursday night in the M.A.C. Center.The performance marks...

Screenshot of Kent State graduate and three-NFL Pro Bowler Josh Cribbs announcing he will be the 2016 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal set for Oct. 1 in a YouTube video posted by the Kent State University Alumni Association on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. 

Josh Cribbs to reign as parade Grand Marshal

Rachel Duthie September 28, 2016

This is Josh Cribbs' first homecoming.Despite the Kent State alum and three-time NFL Pro Bowler playing in Homecoming football games throughout his high school and college career, Cribbs has never felt...

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