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Our View: SAE chants not reflective of work done on our campus

KS Editors • March 11, 2015

Summary: After the leaked video of University of Oklahoma surfaced, many blamed the entire fraternity of SAE, but this blame is unwarranted and should not be applied to Kent State’s chapter — or other...

Residence Services provides housing for students over spring break

Lauren Biertempfel • March 11, 2015

Many students leave campus for spring break, but for some students, leaving is not an option.For students who have to stay on campus during spring break, Residence Services has a set of procedures to follow.“The...

‘KSU Leprechaun’ brings joy, inspires change in spirit of St. Patrick’s Day

Jenna Kuczkowski • March 10, 2015

For some, the daily decision of what clothing to put on their backs isn’t given much thought. Others strategically plan each and every outfit. For Christopher Mosquera, the decision has been relatively...

USG approves gender inclusive housing and restrooms

Matt Poe • February 22, 2015

The Kent State University Undergraduate Student Government officially approved new legislation for gender inclusive housing and restrooms at its meeting Wednesday night.The initiative is expected to come...

Living in residences halls provides academic and social benefits to students

Lauren Biertempfel • February 9, 2015

Kent State University’s Residence Services offers many programs and services to help students’ transition into life on a college campus. Students have the option to request to live in communities...

KSU uses international partnerships to expand study abroad programs

Taylor Meade • February 9, 2015

Kent State continues to create more study abroad experiences by expanding their international partnerships for students.Sarah Malcolm, director of International Partnerships, Marketing and Communications,...

Mass notification system with massive updates

Katie Chilson • February 9, 2015

When an emergency happens on campus notifications are sent out as soon as possible. Last year on April 2, the tones signaling an emergency message were ringing throughout buildings everywhere on Kent State...

Specific areas on campus more dangerous during winter weather

Samantha Ickes • January 14, 2015

North campus and areas that get the most shade tend to present a greater risk for encountering black ice — a transparent coating of ice that covers many of the surfaces on campus.Kent State’s University...

Kent State’s winter weather

KS Photo Staff • November 19, 2014

Student guides lead Warren on day 1 experience

Jenna Francis and Kristen Kobe • July 2, 2014

At 10 a.m. – a sunny Tuesday morning – on July 1 Kent State University’s new president, Beverly Warren, set out for her first tour of the campus. On her first day as president Warren, along with...

Academy members compete, search for campus improvements

Drew Jones • April 8, 2014

Members of Kent State’s Provost’s Leadership Academy are competing to propose various plans seeking to improve campus.“The Leadership Academy is just a group of freshman, and we try to better the...

Groundskeepers keep Kent’s 22 miles of sidewalks snow-free

Justin Sheil • February 4, 2014

The Kent State groundskeepers will be busy early Wednesday, as there is a prediction for six to 10 inches of snow.With 10 trucks plowing and 20 groundskeepers shoveling, the members of the grounds crew...