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Kent State alum leaves mark on entertainment industry

Benjamin VanHoose May 4, 2016

Although Kent State alum Bill Blair, 61, has graced movie theater screens and television sets for more than 30 years, even the most observant audience member probably wouldn’t know it. That’s because...

Then a sophomore, infielder Holly Spears catches a ball tossed by former Kent State infielder Michele Duffy in a rundown with a Youngstown State player on April 25, 2017. [FILE]

Softball splits doubleheader against YSU

Nick Buzzelli April 27, 2016

After turning a double play to retire the Youngstown State University Penguins in the top of the third, the Kent State softball team huddled in front of its dugout at the Diamond at Dix and chanted, "turn...

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Starkey officially named head coach of women’s basketball

Zac Sommer April 20, 2016

The Kent State women’s basketball team named Todd Starkey the new head coach for the upcoming 2016-17 season.Starkey will be taking over for former head coach Danielle O’Banion, who led the Flashes...

Kent State Scientista chapter to host Earth Day events

Ariel Reid April 15, 2016

This week, Kent State’s Scientista chapter will host various events in honor of Earth Day. These will include panels, crafts and a scavenger hunt.On Monday, the Scientistas will offer a craft day in...

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School of Communication Studies announces new director

Latisha Ellison April 15, 2016

Kent State's School of Communication Studies announced its new director on Friday, according to a university press release. Elizabeth Graham—who currently serves as a professor for the University of...

Changes to Domestic Travel Award; less money awarded to students

Andrew Keiper April 3, 2016

Last spring semester the Graduate Student Senate voted to enact changes to the Domestic Travel Award that lessened the amount of money awarded to students, the changes have now been in effect since fall...

Kent State CDC to hold annual rummage sale

Alexandra Seibt March 30, 2016

The Child Development Center (CDC) of Kent State will hold its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday to raise money for the center's programs.“We email all of the families (at the...

Kent State’s Scientista chapter holds first symposium

Ariel Reid March 18, 2016

The Kent State University Library hosted the first Scientista Symposium Friday from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., which featured presentations and discussions from Kent State women in fields involving science, technology,...

Children from the Kent State Child Development Center gather for a group picture at the second annual Dr. Seuss Read Across America event at the Kent State Bookstore on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2016. The event featured a number of games and activities in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

Bookstore celebrates Read Across America

Julie Riedel March 2, 2016

Kent State participated in Read Across America Day, a celebration of child literacy and the birthday of Dr. Seuss. The Kent State Bookstore hosted its second Dr. Seuss Read Across America celebration...

President of the Kent State Body Acceptance Movement club Kylie McCann poses for a portrait in Rockwell Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

National eating disorder awareness week sheds light on sensitive topic

Kylie McCann had reached her breaking point. Transformed into a person she didn’t know, McCann felt trapped and controlled by her eating disorder when she sought out counseling during her freshman year.“I...

Professor Elizabeth Herndon runs on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. Herndon participated in the U.S. Olympic marathon trials on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, where she placed 43rd.

KSU geology professor competes in US Olympic Marathon Trials

Benjamin VanHoose February 24, 2016

Tucked away on the second floor of McGilvrey Hall is the office of geology assistant professor Elizabeth Herndon. The room appears like any other scientist’s work area would with stacks of papers, samples...

Who is Julio Pino?

Who is Julio Pino?

Emily Mills January 20, 2016

Julio Pino, a Kent State associate history professor, denies any ties to the Islamic State in light of a recent joint FBI and Department of Homeland Security investigation into allegations he has ties...

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