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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...

Lucy McRae

Public Lecture by visiting artist Lucy McRae

Jake Green February 13, 2014

Electronic tattoos. Swallowable perfume. A dress that can sense and react to the wearer’s emotions. These different, and almost unbelievable, ideas have one thing in common: their creator, “body architect”...

Dr. Steve Perry, principal of Capital Preparatory Magnet School, spoke at the "See you @ College" conference in the ballroom Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. Perry, along with many other guest speakers, gave advice regarding first generation college students and improving college enrollment numbers.

See You @ College explores routes to success for low-income students

Breyanna Tripp February 13, 2014

Kent State hosted area professionals at its See You @ College conference Thursday to discuss the challenges that low-income, first-generation college students face.Community leaders and organizations gathered...

Campus jobs are very convenient for students

Devin Hennessy February 13, 2014

“I only work seven hours a week,” said Elyse Homan, a sophomore nutrition student, “I have to take a lot of science classes and I struggle with them so I can’t work a lot of hours since I need...

Employee for the Office of Global Education Nick Vasiloff holds up his sign saying his dream place to travel would be Israel at the "I (Heart) Travel Week" event in the Kent State library Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014.

Students fall in love with Europe during ‘I (Heart) Travel’ week

Chelsey Milkovich February 13, 2014

Attendance reached its highest point during "I (Heart) Travel" week when students showed up on Wednesday for a day-long session on exploring Europe.  The event filled the fourth floor of the library with...

Valentine’s day came early to the Nest

Julia Adkins February 13, 2014

The Nest on the second floor of the Student Center was full of love Thursday. The Commuter and Off-Campus Services held a Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating event for students.  Not only were students...

Allan M. Boike

New Dean of College of Podiatric Medicine Selected

Nick Sewell February 13, 2014

The Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine has selected Allan M. Boike as its new dean.Boike is currently the director of the Podiatric Medical and Surgical Residency Training Programs at the Cleveland...