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Ramella’s Pizzeria is set for destruction as the City of Kent proposed a six-story, multi-use building. The proposition was approved on Feb. 20.

Ramella Pizzeria, Mugs sees its last light, prepares for new six-story building

Dylan Reynolds March 11, 2018

There is a vacant brick building on the corner of West Erie Street and Franklin Avenue in downtown Kent.On the side facing Erie, a green awning hangs from the facade advertising “Ramella’s Pizzeria:...

Task Force sets plans for next week’s May 4 events

Rick Pongonis April 27, 2017

The May 4 Task Force finalized plans Thursday for next week’s commemoration of the anniversary of the historic event in Kent State's history.“We are here to preserve the memory of the events and to...

One of the first exhibits in the Kent State University Museum in 1985. Photo via the Kent State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives.

Rodgers and Silverman: The lives of Kent State’s influential fashion duo

Payton Moore March 1, 2017

In 1982, a pair of donors gave Kent State a gift that stunned residents, students and fashion collectors worldwide. Jerry Silverman and Shannon Rodgers donated more than 5,000 artifacts, costumes and accessories...

On the 12th floor of the Kent State University Library is the Library Collections and Archives that holds a collection of historic books and items. This book is the oldest printed book in the collection, printed in 1470. Inside are the writings of St. Jerome, in Latin. St. Jerome is the patron saint of librarians and is best known for translating most of the Bible into Latin.

Library top floor houses rare historical documents

Paige Brown February 15, 2017

Located on the top floor of the University Library is Kent State's best kept secret.The Special Collections and Archives preserves primary sources and rare materials for people to learn from in the future.“They’re...

11/17/16 May 4 book Thomas Grace

The lasting impact of May 4

Lauren Rathmell November 16, 2016

Each year past and present Kent State students gather to commemorate the tragedy that occurred on May 4, 1970. It is a day that marks the university's past, and it is a part of the school’s history.Thomas...

Students and faculty reflect on women in literature during Women’s History Month

Jillian Holness March 11, 2016

Professors and students of Kent State reflect on the importance of women in literature as the month of March celebrates women’s history.Muriel Rukeyser, a female poet, once said, “what would happen...

Sam Karam

Opinion: History repeats itself

Samantha Karam November 15, 2015

History repeats itself. First we had 9/11. Now we have the Paris attacks. What the Islamic State does in the future is unknown.What we do know is that the Islamic State has gained a global reputation....

Letter to the Editor: Toxic femininity

Dr. Julio Cesar Pino October 6, 2015

Editor’s note: This is in response to Amanda Anastasia Paniagua's opinion piece titled "Toxic masculinity" published on Oct. 4, 2015.Dear Editor:Ms. Amanda Anastasia Paniagua might have made a more persuasive...

Black History Month: A time to reflect and celebrate the black experience

Sabrina Scott February 1, 2015

Despite racial tensions last year in Ferguson, Cleveland and New York City, Black History Month will continue to serve as a reminder to celebrate African-American history and the black experience in and...

Photo courtesy of Kent State University

Pino resigns from editorial board of academic journal

Emily Mills November 9, 2014

A Kent State professor who made headlines earlier this semester for his August letter on conflict in Israel and Palestine resigned from the editorial board of Latin American Perspectives, an academic...