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Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major. Contact her at jhutch12@kent.edu.

Opinion: College could be harder to afford with 529s taking a hit

Jennifer Hutchison January 25, 2015

After President Barack Obama’s recent debut of his free community college proposal, it seems he could have more education cost reform coming our way. This latest idea, however, is not going over as smoothly....

John Hess is a senior political science major. Contact him at jhess14@kent.edu.

Opinion: Students not consumers: the student debt crisis

John Hess January 25, 2015

We are on a sinking ship—you, me, your freshman roommate, everybody. The seas may seem calm, but make no mistake. We’re going down. There’s an iceberg ahead. We have watched from the deck, smiling...

Faculty program expands multicultural and international education

Taylor Meade January 25, 2015

For some Kent State international students, adjusting to the educational differences between the United States and the country they’re traveling from could be difficult.Ken Cushner, a teaching, learning...

Kissing college goodbye

Audrey Young December 2, 2014

It’s not only my very last column for KSUBuzz, but it’s also the very last week of school for me as well. This means the real world is about to come and smack me in the face — and I am far from ready...

Our view: Learn diversity for future success

KS Editors October 22, 2014

As the demographics of our country are changing at a rapid pace, the word “diversity” is thrown around in conversations in virtually every industry. Do you have a diverse staff? Are you citing diverse...

Pamela E. Jones, coordinator of the National Student Exchange Center, talks to students during an information session held by Trio about opportunities to study abroad on October 13, 2014.

First-generation programs designed for increased opportunities at Kent State

Nathan Havenner October 20, 2014

For students working toward a first-generation college degree, the university offers a variety of resources.The Center for Student Opportunity, a national nonprofit organization founded in 2005, was created...

Opinion: College teaches life lessons, not just class lessons

Audrey Young October 14, 2014

We are smack in the middle of the semester, which is both exciting and terrifying when you think about all the work that is still left to do—seriously how are there only two months left? The other day...

Our view: Time to explore

KS Editors October 8, 2014

When you’re still in high school, the questions begin: Are you going to college? Where are you going? What will you major in? What is your whole life plan?With these questions being fired at us left...

Graphic by LaQuann Dawson

Bigger isn’t always better: Students find it harder to stay focused in large lectures

Lindsay Miller April 30, 2014

Final exams start next week for Kent State students and some are finding that studying for large-sized classes are more difficult than small classes.Daniel Volosov, a senior marketing major, said because...

Ex-Penn St. president charged in Sandusky case

Ex-Penn St. president charged in Sandusky case

Christopher Weddle October 31, 2012

Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly announces charges against former Penn State president Graham Spanier and additional charges against former vice president Gary Schultz and athletic director Tim...

Jerry Sandusky sentenced to at least 30 years in prison

Jerry Sandusky sentenced to at least 30 years in prison

Christopher Weddle October 9, 2012

Jerry Sandusky, center, is escorted from his sentencing at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Sandusky, maintaining his innocence, was sentenced Tuesday to at least...