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Logan Meis, 20, balances on his hoverboard outside his apartment complex in Overland Park, Kan., on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. Meis purchased the personal transportation device for about $330 online. (Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/TNS)

Hoverboards banned in dorms

Ben Kindel January 20, 2016

One of the most popular holiday gifts of this year is now banned from Kent State's dorms. On Jan. 13, Executive Director of Residence Services Jill Church announced through an email to campus residents...

Logan Meis, 20, balances on his hoverboard outside his apartment complex in Overland Park, Kan., on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. Meis purchased the personal transportation device for about $330 online. (Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/TNS)

Hoverboards roll onto campus

Dana Miller November 29, 2015

From celebrities to social media, self-balancing scooter boards are steadily becoming a popular mode of transportation, including on Kent State's campus.These lithium-ion battery operated boards have many...