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Kent State senior computer science major Daniel Gur is headed to Seattle, specifically Amazon.com, where he will start his career as a software engineer and hopefully start up his own tech business in the near future. Daniel will graduate in May 2014 with a skillset of computer and actuarial sciences.

Kent State senior to work for Amazon once he graduates this spring

Elizabeth Randolph February 24, 2014

Senior computer science major Daniel Gur said he is set to work for Amazon as a software developer this July. Gur said that he got the job after the company sponsored the hackathon last fall.“I initially...

Kent State's Caleb Marsh faces Patrick Jennings at the meet against Edinboro University. The Flashes lost 9-27.

KSU wrestling finishes regular season with two home losses

Michael Mann February 23, 2014

The Kent State wrestling team concluded its regular season by suffering two lopsided losses at home to nationally-ranked Missouri and Edinboro in a dual meet Friday.Missouri, ranked 10th in the latest...

City of Kent accepting nominees for volunteer awards

Grace Murray February 23, 2014

In preparation for April’s national volunteerism week, Kent officials are looking to recognize individuals whose volunteer efforts are bettering the community.Kent Mayor Jerry Fiala worked with Pete...

Kent State forward Montia Johnson steals the ball from Miami of Ohio, Sunday, Feb. 23 2014, in the M.A.C.C. Kent State won, 67-51.

Flashes defeat Miami at home with strong all-around effort

Taylor Rosen February 23, 2014

Four players finished the game scoring in double-digits as Kent State had no trouble defeating Miami, 67-51 on Sunday.“We felt we had an advantage over Miami down low,” said Kent State head coach Danielle...

Screenshot of e-mail sent out to residents.

Resident hall pranks can cost residents money

Martin Harp February 23, 2014

Students that pull pranks in the residence halls might find themselves, or their entire floor, facing a charge to their student accounts.A prank in Stopher and Johnson Halls on Feb. 17 lead to an email...

Marvin Logan spoke at the Undergraduate Student Government debate Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. Logan is running for for the Executive Director of Undergraduate Student Government unopposed.

USG candidates discuss upcoming elections

Blair Donald February 20, 2014

Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government, or USG, hosted an open forum Thursday for the candidates running in the upcoming USG election. The candidates were invited to the Rathskeller to discuss...

Troy Grille serves up healthy foods and Turkish traditions

Chelsey Milkovich February 20, 2014

With the cold winter chills subsiding, the idea of exploring downtown Kent is back on the agenda of Kent State students for the Spring 2013 semester. Located on East Main Street, Troy Grille has students...

University to eliminate large van rentals

Nathan Havenner February 20, 2014

Safety concerns have led Kent State to eliminate the large 12- and 15-passenger vans from its fleet of vehicles.“After looking at the history of these vehicles across the country, we realized the vehicles...

Kent State tutor Adam Delduchetto (Right) works with Ethan Levitt (Left) on trigonometry in the library Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014.

Tutoring services reaches all-time high, benefits academics

Drew Jones February 20, 2014

The number of students who use tutoring services at Kent State is at an all-time high.During the fall semester, about 12,000 students visited an academic tutor, which is a substantial increase from past...

Our View: Westboro’s weird ways

DKS Editors February 20, 2014

We were happy to see the nonviolent response from Kent State’s student body Wednesday when the Westboro Baptist Church tweeted it would protest the university’s decision last week to suspend wrestler...

Steve Sokany is a board member and planner of Kent's State's participation in the Gay Games. The Gay Games are a popular annual event that is taking place in Cleveland Aug. 9-16.

Cleveland’s Gay Games brings potential summer internships

Kara Taylor February 20, 2014

Kent State is partnering with the Cleveland Foundation and the Gay Games to provide internship and volunteer opportunities for students this summer.Stephen Sokany, senior associate vice president of institutional...

PHSA volunteers with Habitat for Humanity

Halie Rogers February 20, 2014

The College of Public Health’s student organization Public Health Student Alliance, or PHSA, is hosting a volunteer opportunity for Habitat for Humanity open to all Kent State students.Members of PHSA...