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Behind the scenes of ‘Legally Blonde’

Lily Martis February 11, 2014

In the modern retelling of the story of a ditzy blonde turned serious Harvard Law student, 29 cast members and 10 crew members are preparing to pull off the Kent State School of Theatre and Dance’s...

Junior guard Kris Brewer catches and drives the ball during the winning game against the University of Akron, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at the MACC, with a final score of 60-57.

Struggling Flashes hope to find identity in Jekyll and Hyde season

Richard Mulhall February 10, 2014

A physically exhausted and mentally frustrated Kent State men’s basketball team (12-11, 3-7 Mid-American Conference) is back home this week and is  preparing to go head-to-head with Bowling Green (10-13,...

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School of Art to feature jewelry in digital technology exhibit

Endya Watson February 10, 2014

A cross between digital technology and handcrafted jewelry will be the face of “The Digital Hand,” a School of Art Gallery exhibit opening Tuesday.  The work of 18 metalsmiths will be showcased in...

Shannon McDonald (left) and Christina Napier, financial aid counselor at Kent State, assist student Alex Evans at Kent State’s College Goal Sunday in Franklin Hall, Sunday Feb. 9, 2014.

College Goal Sunday assists freshmen with FAFSA woes

Breyanna Tripp February 9, 2014

Ninety-nine percent of freshman received financial aid for the 2013-2014 school year at Kent State, according to college planning organization College Board.             Kent State held it’s...

Flashes avoid being put down by consecutive pins, win through tiebreaker

Michael Mann February 9, 2014

The rulebook had to be brought out to hand the Kent State Flashes a tiebreaking win over Northern Illinois Saturday afternoon.The rule to decide an even score broke down the match by overall class wins....

Joyce Ng is a senior English major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at jng2@kent.edu.

Opinion: Professors and students need to collaborate

Joyce Ng February 9, 2014

Over the past two weeks, I’ve had the privilege of having two classes cancelled, and twice I was let out half an hour early in a 75-minute-long class. However, none of these cancellations had to do with...

I (Heart) Travel Week hosted on fourth floor of the library

Christopher Woods February 9, 2014

The Office of Global Education will host its first “I (Heart) Travel” Week on the fourth floor of the University Library in hopes to excite students to study abroad or travel the world.Starting Feb....

Video: Kent State adds new programs, neighboring universities make cuts

Jason Kostura February 7, 2014

The University of Akron may be cutting more than 50 degree programs, however, Kent State is not doing the same. TV2 reporter Jason Kostura took a closer look at Kent State's newest additions and plans...

Senior health car administration major Eriane Matthews hands AmeriCorps VISTA Coordinator a packet at the HIV/AIDS Awareness event, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. Numerous pamphlets line the event table intended to spread awareness of HIV/AIDS in the black community.

Health Center spreads awareness of HIV/AIDS in African-Americans

Michael Lopick February 6, 2014

In America, 50 percent of people who test positive for HIV/AIDS are African-American.The DeWeese Health Center, in partnership with Black United Students, promoted HIV/AIDS awareness in the African-American...

Program to assess ways to improve graduation rates for low-income students

Breyanna Tripp February 6, 2014

Kent State will bring area high-school students to campus Thursday for its See You @ College program , a one-day conference that will explore ways to increase college enrollment and graduation for low-income,...

Flashes continue to battle, yet fall at Eastern Michigan

Taylor Rosen February 6, 2014

Kent State suffered a 65-57 loss at Eastern Michigan on Thursday, despite an efficient effort from junior forward Montia Johnson.The Flashes shot the ball well, finishing at 50 percent for the game, but...