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Phishing scam targets KSU Flashline

Elizabeth Randolph January 27, 2014

A fake mass email was sent to students, faculty and staff Friday via Flashline that ended up being a scam that captured users’ credentials.The email said that Kent State’s email system was being upgraded...

Despite career high for Dunlap, women’s basketball still come up short

Taylor Rosen January 23, 2014

Kent State (3-14, 0-6 Mid-American Conference) lost at home to Central Michigan (10-8, 6-0 MAC) 87-54 in an up-tempo, high-scoring contest Wednesday night.“They average nine made three-point shots a...

Government panel urges end to phone data spying

Stephen Braun, Associated Press January 23, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) — A government review panel warned Thursday that the National Security Agency's daily collection of Americans' phone records is illegal and recommended that President Barack Obama abandon...

Albert Fisler is a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at afisler@kent.edu.

Opinion: Is weed worth it?

Albert Fisler January 23, 2014

With the recent first legal purchase of marijuana occurring earlier this month in Colorado, many other states have begun examining the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana, whether for recreational or...

Rachel Godin is a junior magazine journalism major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at rgodin1@kent.edu. 

Opinion: Finding a happy medium

Rachel Godin January 21, 2014

Multiple times this week, while trudging along familiar paths to class, I caught myself imagining whether a pilot from the vantage point of a helicopter zipping across a grey skyline might ever look down...

KSU Hotel’s design charrette aimed at redefining lobby

Lily Martis January 20, 2014

The Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center teamed up with the School of Interior Design on Sat., Jan. 18 at a day- long Design Charrette to correct identity problems faced by the hotel. Approximately...

Faculty, staff reconnect at informal club

Marissa Barnhart January 20, 2014

E. Gay Lindsay, an emeritus professor of nursing, has attended 10 to 15 faculty club meetings during her time at Kent State.Lindsay, now a senior specialist assistant in faculty affairs, said she looked...

“I honor it every day by being the best person I can, and being able to reach a higher goal than almost anyone else in my family.”

KSU ‘honors the dream’ for MLK Jr. Day

Kara Taylor January 16, 2014

Some believe his dream is still alive, others believe it has been forgotten, and some do not know anything past his famous line “I have a dream”.On Monday, the nation will honor the memory of the man...

Dean of the College of Architecture & Environmental Design, Douglas L. Steidl asks the design teams questions regarding the new Architecture building on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 in Cartwright Hall.

Four Stories Are Better Than Five

Justin Sheil January 16, 2014

Design architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi from the New York-based design firm Weiss/Manfredi presented an update on the design progress for Kent State’s new College of Architecture and Environmental...

Senior T.J. Keklak (right) enters with senior Marie Case (left) at the Beauty and the Beast gymnastics and wrestling meet on Feb. 8, 2013.

Wrestling, gymnastics set for magical weekend

Alex Klukaszewski January 16, 2014

Kent State will host its second annual Beauty and the Beast event in the M.A.C. Center this Sunday. A dual combo performance of backflips and takedowns courtesy of the gymnastics and wrestling teams will...

Letter to the Editor: January 17, 2014

John Thomas January 16, 2014

In your informative Jan. 13 article on the “LeftonGroup to Offer Higher-Education Counseling,” current university policy is cited, quite rightly, on university employees taking outside jobs while working...

Junior communication studies major Megan Gumpf walks out of the busy bookstore on the first day of the spring semester, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. The doorway is lined with backpacks because students are not permitted to bring them inside with them.

Textbook rental sales prevail in Kent bookstores

Breyanna Tripp January 16, 2014

Textbook rental programs can save students between 45 to 66 percent off the price of a new textbook according to the National Association of College Stores.Saving on textbook costs is a worry for all students...