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Alice Darr, age 79 of Kent, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Robinson Memorial Hospital after a battle with cancer.

Former KSU professor, Commencement ceremonies co-chair dies

Elizabeth Randolph August 26, 2014

Former tenured Kent State professor Alice Darr died Aug. 21 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna after battling cancer for more than one year.Darr was 79 and suffered from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma....

7 1/2 things you missed this summer

August 24, 2014

1. Kent State’s Board of Trustees raises tuitionKent State’s Board of Trustees raised tuition by 2 percent this semester. The increase will tack on $98 onto undergraduate tuition and $104 for graduates....

The Kent State greek community hosted the Panhellenic council carnival Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 in order to recruit incoming freshman to Kent's sororities.

Panhellenic Council carnival sparks sorority interest

Jamie Brian August 23, 2014

The Panhellenic Council welcomed female students interested in Greek life with their 2nd annual carnival on Manchester Field on Saturday.Greek life chapters displayed their symbols and set up tables for...

KSU football preview: Flashes face imperative 2014

Ray Strickland August 23, 2014

OffenseAfter struggling last season, Kent State looks to redeem itself from a disappointing 2013-2014 campaign. Kent State had a difficult time on the offensive side of the ball last year, particularly...

Smartphone Tactics: Apps you’ll need to succeed

Taylor Williams August 23, 2014

Most college students these days have a smartphone. Whether you’re an incoming freshman looking for a way to connect with your fellow classmates or an upperclassman wanting to stay in shape or jam to...

Pan-African Studies cookout connects students, faculty

Nathan Havenner August 23, 2014

The Pan-African Studies Department welcomed students and faculty to its 42nd annual cookout Friday on the green in front of Oscar Ritchie Hall.Amoaba Gooden, associate professor and chair of the department,...

BlastOff to launch fall semester at Kent State

Lily Martis August 22, 2014

Bidding farewell to summer, Kent State will kick off the semester with BlastOff on Sunday, Aug. 24. The event will take place on the student green near Risman Plaza from 6 to 9 p.m.BlastOff will welcome...

Do up your dorm: A college grad’s tips to spice up your seemingly lifeless new living space

Cassie Neiden August 22, 2014

The best part about your new “home away from home” is being able to make it your own. If you are living in the dorms, there isn’t much space to work with. And chances are you’ll be sharing that...

Biking on campus: Getting around campus on two wheels

Anna Hoffman August 22, 2014

If the paper you are currently holding in your hands is not already proof enough, there are plenty of things to do in and around Kent. Whether on campus or downtown, you will no doubt want to check out...

Kent State Sports: Summer recap

Richie Mulhall August 22, 2014

While most Kent State students head home for the summer, many Kent State student-athletes competed in a variety of games, playoffs, tournaments and even national competitions.BaseballIn May, the Flashes...

You’re not in high school anymore: The difference between high school & college athletics

Patrick Shade August 21, 2014

So you’re about to go to your very first Kent State sporting event as a Golden Flash and you’re wondering what to expect. You’ve probably competed in or attended sporting events at your school district...

FlashCard: A student’s pass for prizes and food

Josh Yager August 21, 2014

With only a FlashCard, the student ID needed to attend most events on campus, students can earn points for prizes on campus and purchase food or go shopping downtown.“You can get a FlashCard at any campus,”...