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Board approves Lefton’s $100K bonus, more than $33 million in building plans

The Kent State Board of Trustees awarded President Lester Lefton a $106,538 bonus and approved the construction for two new buildings on campus at its meeting Wednesday morning.The board approved the construction...

Lead guitarist and vocalist Ross Downing, and guitarist Austin Bianco play with their band Halfway Home at Quaker Steak & Lube in the Rathskeller, Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

The Rathskeller kicks off a new trend of live performances

Endya Watson March 11, 2014

The stage in Quaker Steak and Lube is the home of karaoke every Friday night, but now it will offer new entertainment.Aaron Karns, general manager for Quaker Steak and Lube, said the restaurant will begin...

Women’s Studies blog set to launch in first week of April

Julia Sprowls March 11, 2014

In conjunction with its expansion, the Women’s Studies Program is introducing a publicly viewable, interactive blog for information and discussion.Recent Kent State graduate Charlie Loudin is assisting...

Air Force ROTC cadets line up in the field house after they finish the Physical Fitness Test Friday Feb. 7, 2014.

Air Force ROTC hosts information night at Terrace Hall

Mary Booth March 11, 2014

The Air Force ROTC is hosting its first information night at the ROTC detachment in Terrace Hall from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.“The information night is an event for the northeast Ohio community to...

Kent State LGBTQ activists walk the Esplanade from the student center to front campus with pro-equality signs to rally against Westboro Baptist Church who planned to picket Kent State Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014.

Off-campus protesters face lenient on-campus regulations

Christina Suttles March 11, 2014

Kent State students concerned about an invasive university policy or procedure have a number of outlets on campus to voice their grievances, from holding peaceful demonstrations in Risman Plaza to marching...

Members of the Muslim Student Association pray in the Student Center November 15, 2013. The act of kneeling and having your forehead, nose, both hands, knees and all toes touching ground is called ‘Sujud’ which gives one a direct connection to God.

Muslim students, faculty feel underrepresented on campus

Ashlyne Wilson March 11, 2014

While other religions on campus get lots of attention, some Muslims say they feel neglected. Muslim students and faculty members at Kent State say they feel they are the most underrepresented people on...

Commuter organization seeks to raise money, creates Kent Relay for Life team

Julia Adkins March 10, 2014

The Commuters and Off-Campus Student Organization is one of the newest teams to join the Relay for Life of Kent State at the Kent State Field House Saturday, April 5.  The idea to join came from Assistant...

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Dance majors, minors choreograph Student Dance Festival

Lily Martis March 10, 2014

Fifteen student choreographers will present “The Light Within Us” at the BFA Senior Dance Concert and Student Dance Festival, providing a wide selection of dance forms ranging from modern to jazz.The...

Conference explores advances, hot topics in health care field

Halie Rogers March 10, 2014

Kent State’s College of Nursing sponsored the eighth annual “Driving the Future” Conference on Tuesday in the Kiva to discuss advances and issues in the health care field, especially nursing.“The...

Video: Kent State University Library home to a variety of unique books

Jason Kostura March 10, 2014

The Kent State University Library is home to a variety of unique books. TV2 reporter Jason Kostura took a closer look at one book that hasn't been checked out in more than 20 years, and why the library...

BSMD program puts students in medical fast lane

Haley Baker March 9, 2014

Alexander Malik was a junior in high school when he held an amputated leg in an operating room for the first time. That was the moment that he decided to become a doctor.“When I was younger, I had a...

1980s Brit fashion rocks annual ‘Rock the Runway’ event

Jake Green March 9, 2014

New Wave British music and fashion inspired the designers whose three-look collections filled the stage at the sold-out 10th Annual “Rock the Runway” student fashion competition in the Kent...