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Screen capture of Kent State student Jacob Karmia's Change.org petition that asks the university to allow students in good academic standing to be done with their classes.

Kent State student creates petition to pass students in good academic standing

Editor's note: A previous version of this story said the withdrawal date for the spring semester had been extended to April 13. It has been extended to the end of the semester. Kent State senior Jacob...

Graduates more likely to get hired in fall than spring, studies show

It generally takes three to six months for college graduates to find a job after graduation, according to the University of Washington. However, studies have shown college graduates have a stronger chance...

Betsy Garwood, a brand representative for skincare and makeup company Glossier and a senior visual communication design major, poses for a photo in Florence, Italy, on May 31, 2018. Glossier posted Garwood's photo because she was wearing "Last Slick," its mascara. 

Campus Reppin’: A dive into the ins, outs of online brand promotion — the popular college gig

Gershon Harrell December 2, 2018

Before a dinner outing with her friends, Betsy Garwood adds on the final product of her go-to makeup look. She squeezes a small tube of Glossier’s “Cloud Paint” onto her finger and dabs it on her...

Allison Fox, an English major, and Tristan Davis, a Psychology and Sociology major, share a kiss on the "K" on Oct. 6, 2018.

Couples share their love stories at “Kiss on the K”

Listen to "Allison and Tristan" on Spreaker.Listen to "Jeff and Melanie" on Spreaker.Listen to "Gillie and Nick" on Spreaker.Listen to "Mike and Colleen" on Spreaker.Listen to "Cara and AJ" on Spreaker.

‘67 Shots’ novel on May 4 shootings in process of being adapted into movie

Gershon Harrell September 16, 2018

May 4, 1970: College students assemble outside Taylor Hall for a peaceful protest. The National Guard stands in formation, rifles loaded. All the tension from past riots in the ‘60s has boiled down to...

Madison Newingham, April 7, 2017 as she leads the, “I Defy” March for Planned Parenthood. 

Attack of the internet trolls

Gershon Harrell April 26, 2018

Madison Newingham, a liberal political activist and junior double majoring in political science and history, wrote for The Kent Stater as a columnist, where the expression of her views led to unwanted...

Kent State recognizes college, professor with diversity awards

Gershon Harrell February 6, 2018

During the MLK celebration the College of Communication and Information and economics professor Kathryn Wilson were honored with this years Unity Award for Diversity and the Diversity Trailblazer Award.Wilson...

Students to discuss discrimination tactics at Discrimination Station

Gershon Harrell January 25, 2018

As part of the MLK commemoration, students will tackle strategies on how to respond to acts of discrimination at the second annual Discrimination Station.Director of the Student Multicultural Center, Talea...