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Opinion: Religion’s role in the Democratic Party

Mackenzie Kloepfer Kent State College Democrats April 20, 2016

When one thinks of how religion is associated with politics, the Republican Party is the party that comes to mind as relevant. According to recent polls, religion is seen as “very important” in the...

Financial workshops assist students

Julie Riedel March 17, 2016

The Center for Undergraduate Excellence hosted a financial wellness workshop, Getting Ahead on the Job, on March 17 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.The workshop helped students find a job after college and succeed....

Guest column: Helping students find themselves

The Baltimore Sun March 15, 2016

As the student came into my office, I could see that something was wrong. She was pale and her shoulders sagged. "Are you OK?" I asked. "Not really," she said. "I'm graduating in two months and I don't...

Anthony Erhardt is a Paralegal Studies major and a memeber of the Kent State College Democrats. Contact him at aerhard1@kent.edu

Opinion: From the College Democrats: Our policy regarding presidential endorsements

With the Ohio primary elections almost upon us, we here at the Kent State College Democrats, as well as everyone else in the Buckeye State, are incredibly excited and anxious to have our voices heard through...

Bill Stiffler of Turner Construction Company talks with a student during the Construction Management Career Fair on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. Over the course of a semester, the fair has doubled in the number of companies.

Construction Management Fair offers early opportunities

Jenna Kuczkowski February 14, 2016

The Construction Management Fair took place Saturday in the Student Center Ballroom and provided the 100 students who attended a chance to network with 52 different companies. These companies came from...

Traffic flows down Summit Street on Tues. Jan. 19, 2016. The road is under a major reconstruction that will make the street one-way and one-lane eastbound.

Road work continues as students return from break

Dana Miller January 18, 2016

Motorists should expect workers and flaggers between South Lincoln Street and College Street as students return to classes this week while utility construction is finalizing, according to the Office of...

Pulling double duty: students manage work and classes

Maggie Wachtel December 9, 2015

Being a full-time college student can get stressful. Having to deal with exams, homework and studying can be very time consuming. But students' schedules can get even busier when one mixes in a time consuming...

Bartender and senior public communications major Jennifer Reihner puts the final touches on a spiked pink lemonade drink at Quaker Steak and Lube in the Student Center on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. Quaker Steak and Lube is the only official location that serves alcohol on campus.

Rathskeller continues to tap the kegs

Rachel Duthie October 6, 2015

It's every college student’s paradise: a big, glossy wooden table extends far from each side, separating you from the freezer that contains a colorful array of commercial and craft beers. The bartender...

Americans spending more for college out-of-pocket

The Northwest Signal September 8, 2015

The Bank of Mom and Dad is open for business, as parent out-of-pocket spending has become the number one source of college funding. In fact, 62 percent of families did not borrow to pay for college last...

A César Chávez mural on Broadway Street in Toledo, Ohio painted by Bowling Green State University students. 

Opinion: My experience as a first generation college student

Amanda Anastasia Paniagua April 26, 2015

Local BackgroundNorthwest Ohio boasts a large Mexican and Mexican-American or Chicano population. This is due largely to the availability of jobs during the early part of the 20th century. Toledo, Ohio,...

Lil’ Sibs Weekend offers students chance to bond with younger siblings

Lauren Biertempfel April 12, 2015

Kent State students and their little siblings filled Kent’s campus this past weekend for the annual Lil’ Sibs Weekend 2015 hosted by Kent Interhall Council.One of the main focuses of the weekend was...

Kent Interhall Council hosts annual Lil’ Sibs Weekend

Lauren Biertempfel April 6, 2015

More than 800 Kent State students and their siblings are expected to fill Kent’s campus from April 10-12 for the annual Lil’ Sibs Weekend. The theme for this year’s event, sponsored by Kent Interhall...