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Robert Carroll demonstrates how a TV2 weather cast voiceover is usually recorded, Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in a Franklin Hall audio lab.

Predicting Play Days

Erin Zaranec February 19, 2014

One thing seems to make facing the bitter cold at the start of spring semester a little more bearable: The hope of snow days. Somehow, weeks of bundling up and trudging to class with bright red noses seem...

It's not you, it's your side of the room

Roommate break-ups

Blythe Alsbaugh February 19, 2014

Shantelle Rogers switched roommates during winter break because she and her former roommate simply didn’t mesh well.Rogers, a freshman communication studies major, described herself to be more laid back...

Author Parker J. Palmer speaks about democracy in the African Community Theatre at Oscar Ritchie Hall, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014.

Writer, activist takes democracy to heart

Drew Jones February 18, 2014

Parker J. Palmer, a world-renowned writer, speaker and activist, spoke Tuesday night in the African Community Theater in Ritchie Hall.“American democracy, is it dead, or alive?” Palmer asked at the...

Political science department hosts screening of ‘Inequality for All’

Blair Donald February 18, 2014

Kent State’s political science department is hosting a screening of “Inequality for All,” a film created by Robert Reich. Immediately following the screening, there will be a live webcast with Reich....

Parents Tiffany and Jake Der take their three children Katie, 3, and one year old twins Madeline and Emily sledding in the fresh snow Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014.

Snow day struggles

Marissa Barnhart February 18, 2014

Sophomore fashion design major Elizabeth Henrich was excited yet disappointed after finding out her morning class was canceled Tuesday.Although she was happy to sleep more, Henrich said the lost time could...

Our View: The calamity conundrum

DKS Editors February 18, 2014

Kent State students don’t often think about weather affecting their wallet — beyond the occasional car wreck from snow and ice.But a particularly vengeful winter has left students who should be in...

Marketing student creates textbook exchange site; creating an alternate way to get books

Alexis Cummins February 18, 2014

As a college student at Kent State, you have a few options when it comes to selling and buying textbooks.You can use the Kent State bookstore, explore websites such as Amazon and eBay or make posts on...

Sophomore Ian Miller battles against Iowa State in the National Duals semifinals, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at St. John's Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Photo by David Dermer/Kent State Athletic Communications.

Flashes drop two straight after strong start in National Duals

Michael Mann February 17, 2014

The Kent State wrestling team earned their 11th victory of the season over nationally ranked Iowa State in the opening match of the National Wrestling Coaches Association Duals Sunday, before falling in...

Dining Services’ food truck coming to front campus

Drew Jones February 16, 2014

 Kent State Dining Services is adding a new dimension to its campus food services with a state-of-the-art food truck. The food truck, which is approximately 24 feet long, isn’t anything like the food...

Regional enrollment falls for many universities

Enrollment rises at Kent campus, down at regionals for many universities

Marissa Barnhart February 16, 2014

Kent State’s enrollment has increased at its main campus while its regional campuses have seen a decrease in enrollment — a common trend for regional campuses among Ohio universities.Kent State’s...

Anna Saez (left), freshman art history major sobs while clutching Lexi Lewis (right), freshman nursing major, during the dedication of the art studio in Verder Hall to Leah Carothers Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2014. Carothers passed away in late November.

Ceremony held for beloved hall director Leah Carothers

Martin Harp, Brian Smith February 14, 2014

Students, faculty, family and friends came together Thursday night at Verder Hall for the Lift Up Your Love Celebration of Life event, celebrating the life and career of residence hall director Leah Carothers,...

KRISTI R. GARABRANDT | DAILY KENT STATER Kent State Alumni George and Rebecca Zurava speak to JMC professor David LaBelle about Civil Rights at the "They Led the Way" exhibit at First Energy Auditorium in Franklin Hall, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014.

New exhibit in Franklin Hall presents a story of integration

Heather Inglis February 14, 2014

Success despite adversity echoed through First Energy Auditorium in Franklin Hall as Professor Ann Schierhorn presented her sabbatical exhibit ‘They Led The Way.’The photo exhibit, which featured Schierhorn’s...