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Speaker sheds light on male sexual assault

Erin Zaranec October 18, 2016

In 1999, Timothy M. Jones woke on the couch of his barracks in Japan to a 6’5” Marine overpowering him. While serving in the U.S. Navy, Jones became one of approximately 10,000 men sexually assaulted...

Planned Parenthood encourages students to become campus advocates

Erin Zaranec October 11, 2016

The Kent State College Democrats and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Kent State hosted a joint meeting about reproductive rights and the election cycle on Tuesday.The meeting focused on providing students...

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MTV’s ‘Catfish’ calls for college students

Erin Zaranec September 7, 2016

After five seasons, "Catfish: The TV Show" is looking to expand its casting to include more college students. The show, which first aired in 2012, focuses primarily on romantic relationships that begin...

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Kent State website hoax angers students

Erin Zaranec August 31, 2016

In case you missed it…On July 11, Twitter exploded with news of Kent State allegedly banning "Pokemon Go" on its campus, with the threat of expulsion for any students who were caught playing on campus...

Center for Student Involvement to host organization fair

Erin Zaranec February 2, 2016

The Center for Student Involvement is hosting a Student Organization Fair on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Students can learn about how to get involved on campus by visiting informational...

FLASHanthropy to participate in Giving Tuesday

Erin Zaranec November 24, 2015

Kent State’s student philanthropic student group, FLASHanthropy, will participate in Giving Tuesday on Dec. 1.FLASHanthropy will be hosting interactive events to encourage students to give back to Kent...

Muslim students dispel misconceptions about Islam caused by Islamic State

Erin Zaranec November 15, 2015

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the coordinated attacks in Paris that killed at least 132 people Friday night.Kent State's Muslim Students' Association is hosting an Interfaith Prayer Vigil...

Jenna Watson, senior photojournalism major, inspects her wine for oxidation for the Wineries of Northeast Ohio class at Silver Run Vineyard and Winery in Norton, Ohio during fall semester 2015.

21-and-over classes let students drink and gamble

Erin Zaranec October 20, 2015

There are many reasons to look forward to turning 21: your first legal drink, a horizontal driver’s license and gambling. A bonus perk? The ability to register for three Kent State courses for students...

United Nations scholarship aiding students with disabilities

Erin Zaranec October 7, 2015

The United Nations Emergency Session scholarship fundraiser will be hosted on Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m in room 133 of Bowman Hall.All proceeds from the fundraiser go towards a scholarship for Kent...

Students lie in hammocks on memorial hill on Sept. 1, 2014.

Can’t hang: Why college campuses are banning hammocks

Erin Zaranec September 30, 2015

Hammocks date back thousands of years to Central America, when they were used as beds high above the ground, offering protection from snakes, rodents and other creatures. Today, college students use...

Theodore Roosevelt teacher on paid leave after pornographic images surface

Erin Zaranec September 14, 2015

A Theodore Roosevelt High School teacher went on paid administrative leave Sept. 9 after sexually explicit images surfaced on social media.Accounts featuring pornographic images and videos of Kristin Sundman,...

Kent State students participate in the cardio striptease class taught by Carol Eden on the ballroom balcony in the Student Center on Monday, Oct. 13, 2014.

Sweating to the beat of your own drum

Erin Zaranec October 14, 2014

Ricky Martin’s classic hit “Livin’ La Vida Loca” could be heard drifting down the hallway of the third floor of the Student Center on Monday, Oct. 13. Walking past room 310, approximately 20 Kent...