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Houston Cougars thinking playoffs

Ty Sugick September 7, 2016

Week one of college football had its share of blowouts, with the University of Michigan rolling over the University of Hawaii, and then The Ohio State University embarrassing Bowling Green State University.But...

Voting: ‘The lesser of two evils’

Stephen D'Abreau September 7, 2016

If you are involved with American politics, you might be aware of the old adage “vote the lesser of two evils.”This saying has never seemed so true for many Americans, especially in the climate surrounding...

Cheers and Jeers

September 6, 2016

Cheers to ... hope, as a golden retriever was found alive in the aftermath of the Italian earthquakes nearly nine days later.Jeers to ... Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte after he colorfully berated...

Students spend less time in class, drive up college costs

The Heritage Foundation September 6, 2016

As college students head back to school, parents and taxpayers — both groups increasingly subsidizing higher education — rightfully expect these students will work hard to make the most of this significant...

Holley named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week

Henry Palattella September 6, 2016

Kent State senior safety Nate Holley was named the Mid-American Conference (MAC) East Division Defensive Player of the Week following his stellar play against Penn State on Saturday.Holley — a team game...

Clinton blasts Russia, Trump softens immigration stance

September 5, 2016

CLEVELAND (AP) — Setting the stage on Labor Day for a critical month in their testy presidential campaign, Donald Trump softened his stance on immigration while Hillary Clinton blasted Russia for its...

Penn State Uses Strong Second Half to Pull Away from Kent State

Henry Palattella September 5, 2016

Kent State’s (0-1) drought against the Big 10 continues as sophomores Trace McSorley and Saquon Barkley led Penn State (1-0) past the Flashes, 33-13.The Flashes are now 0-16 against Big 10 teams in their...

Field hockey bounces back after Stanford loss to finish road trip 2-1

Nick Buzzelli September 5, 2016

During the first week of the 2016 season, the Kent State (4-1) field hockey team outshot its opponents, 54-23, en route to three consecutive wins, including victories over two Power-Five programs in Michigan...

Rethinking gender

Bobbie Szabo September 5, 2016

What if I said there are more than two genders?There are; in fact, there is an infinite number of genders. There is also an infinite amount of ways to express one’s gender.First, let’s define a few...

The next leader of the United States

Nicholas Hunter September 5, 2016

As Election Day quickly approaches, the impassioned politics that have defined the past year-and-a-half of American media can only be expected to intensify. While the scandal and outrage that has defined...

Gluten-free dining accommodations attract new students

Rachel Stevenson September 5, 2016

Kent State’s gluten-free dining hall at Prentice Café has potential to attract new students to the university by addressing diverse dietary needs and restrictions.“The response we’ve gotten since...

A group of zombies catch their breath after chasing humans at the Kent NAVS Zombie Apocalypse event on campus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016.

‘Walking Dead’ or just the NAVS?

Davy Vargo September 3, 2016

Kent State's campus became the site of a hypothetical zombie apocalypse Friday night. The Kent State Navigators, a Christian group, hosted a Zombie Apocalypse game for all students.Students gathered in...