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Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major. Contact him atrpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: USG needs to improve transparency and student relations

Ray Paoletta March 31, 2015

Does anyone know what Kent State Undergraduate Student Government does? Do students feel that USG betters their college experience? I did not know the functions of USG either. I researched Kent State’s...

Members of the Kappa Epsilon fraternity perform in the Delta Zeta lip sync on March 1, 2014.

Watch your mouth: Artists who lip-sync shouldn’t sing

Megan Brown March 31, 2015

When it comes to lip-syncing, I would prefer it if artists refrained from the act. Either sing live or don’t sing at all, that’s my motto.The only argument I can make for lip-syncing is for entertainment...

Erika Greet, an employee of U-Tan, a tanning salon located near USC, demonstrates for a photographer the workings of an Ergoline Excellence tanning bed.

Cost of the (un)natural tan

Jamie Brian March 31, 2015

You’ve been cloaked all winter in more layers than you remember owning. With the spring breeze and rising temperature, it’s as if you’re discovering your skin for the first time. And your skin is...

Map of religious freedom laws in the U.S. Tribune News Service 2015

AP: Indiana lawmakers try to quiet firestorm surrounding new law

Tom Davies, AP March 30, 2015

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence called off public appearances Monday and sports officials planned an "Indy Welcomes All" campaign ahead of this weekend's NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis as lawmakers...

The Spanish Latino Student Association hosted Latino Palooza at Eastway Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

SALSA to hold first annual Latin Festival

Daisha Overstreet March 30, 2015

The Spanish and Latino Student Association (SALSA) will hold its first annual Latin Festival Wednesday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.Funded by the Undergraduate Student Government,...

ROTC vans

ROTC van arson still under investigation

Sky Fought March 30, 2015

Authorities continue to look for the individual or individuals who set fire to two ROTC vans last month.The two government-owned vehicles were found on fire in the R3 Terrace Hall parking lot. The police...

Greg Jarvie, the vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Retiring VPs to leave lasting legacy

Kate Schwanke March 30, 2015

Vice Presidents Greg Jarvie and Gregg Floyd, who will retire at the end of this school year, plan to leave a lasting legacy as their time at Kent State ends.Jarvie, vice president for Enrollment Management...

Carley Hull is a senior news major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at chull9@kent.edu.

Opinion: Why the $20 bill should have a new face

Carley Hull March 30, 2015

A new face could be printed on U.S. currency, but it won’t be another president or a man. The nonprofit organization called Women On 20s started a campaign to create a new $20 bill featuring a woman...

Chainsmokers announced as Flashfest headliner

Madeleine Winer March 30, 2015

The duo that popularized “Let me take a selfie” will headline Kent State’s Flashfest on April 23 at 7 p.m.Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government announced via its Twitter account on Monday...

Photo Gallery: Where did The Kent Stater’s photo staff travel over spring break?

The Kent Stater Photo Staff March 29, 2015

A Greek Orthodox priest speaks at a Greek independence day ceremony in the village of Perni, Greece on March 25, 2015. Photo by Alex Ledet.A butcher cuts meat at the Macelleria Falorni meat shop in Florence...

Kent State University sophomore Luke Burch gets a hit during Kent State’s 8-6 victory over Eastern Michigan University and Schoonover Stadium on Sunday, March 29, 2015. The Flashes won 2 of 3 games in the series to improve their record to 12-11 overall.

Flashes take series over conference foe Eastern Michigan

Andrew Bugel March 29, 2015

Kent State (12-11, 3-3 Mid-American Conference) took on Eastern Michigan for a three-game series on Saturday and Sunday, and they were able to come away with a series win in their second home series of...

Our View: Does a friendly president mean an open university?

March 29, 2015

Summary: We hope Kent State President Beverly Warren will break the university’s tradition of closed administrative searches. In our editorial before break, we made several statements that referred...

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