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Collaborative campuses

Stater editors November 2, 2014

Universities and colleges are seemingly always in competition with one another. Whether it’s athletics or academics, each school is trying to be the best at something.Last week, in a move opposite the...

Amber Joy Vinson

Family spokesperson releases statement about Ebola patient

Samantha Ickes October 20, 2014

Amber Vinson, the Kent State nursing graduate diagnosed with Ebola, checked her temperature and followed protocol before traveling last weekend, her family said in an updated statement Sunday.The family...

Terell Wilson, a senior applied communications major, sits on the steps of Cinecittá Studios, a film production studio in Rome, Italy, on Feb. 27, 2014.

KSU’s senior ‘gentle giant’ remembered

Madeleine Winer October 8, 2014

Terell Wilson’s naturally caring nature went beyond his infectious laugh and warm smile.“The night before he passed, he called me and said I’m going to the store do you want anything?,” Wilson’s...

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Visual Kent

Chelsae Ketchum September 23, 2014

If someone asks me where I am from, the answer is always “all over.” I moved around a lot while growing up because I was a military brat. Not a brat as in a badly behaved child, but one who has a parent...

Megan Brown is a senior magazine journalism major and the opinion editor for The Kent Stater. Contact her at mbrow121@kent.edu.

Opinion: The Black Keys bring it home to Ohio

Megan Brown September 1, 2014

This Friday the Black Keys will kick off their North American tour in Columbus with a Cleveland show on Saturday. Because the duo is native to Akron, I expect to see the crowd alive and very welcoming. As...

Warren starts tour with feedback from regionals, alumni

Josh Yager July 2, 2014

President Beverly Warren will spend the first six months on the road for a listening tour, which launched Tuesday, July 1 at the Ashtabula regional campus. Warren’s goal is to hear the thoughts of the...

After sixth rainout of season, softball team completes weekend sweep against rival Akron

Taylor Rosen April 6, 2014

After another rainout at the beginning of the weekend in Athens, and what was the sixth game Kent State has been forced to miss in the last two weeks, the Flashes were able to sweep Akron and move to 16-14...

Kent State University guard Amber Dunlap protects the ball in a game against the University of Akron on Sunday, March 2, 2014. Kent State lost 66-80.

No senior night magic for Flashes as KSU women drop tough one at home to streaking Akron

Taylor Rosen March 2, 2014

Seniors Ashley Evans and Amber Dunlap scored a combined 35 points for the Flashes Sunday, but the Zips’ Rachel Tecca and Hanna Luburgh combined for 50 points as the Flashes lost the second game of the...

Video: Kent State adds new programs, neighboring universities make cuts

Jason Kostura February 7, 2014

The University of Akron may be cutting more than 50 degree programs, however, Kent State is not doing the same. TV2 reporter Jason Kostura took a closer look at Kent State's newest additions and plans...

Video: University of Akron fan Twitter account references sensitive subjects during rivalry game

Gabriel Kramer February 5, 2014

During the Kent vs. Akron basketball game Saturday, Kent came away with a win. However, the University of Akron Twitter account, belonging to the official fans of Akron, referenced sensitive subjects while...

Kent State sophomore K.K Simmons attempts to score in the game againt North Illiniois on January 29, 2014. Kent State lost the game in the final minutes, 50-49.

Rivalry Renewed: Struggling Flashes prepare for annual visit from Akron

Richie Mulhall January 30, 2014

Some rivalries are created simply to make money or to spice things up in a conference. Others are born.The Kent State-Akron rivalry is one that stems from proximity – two cities within 15 miles of each...