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Anne Weber, 9, plays a game using physical contact as a controller with her father Michael Weber, a professor at Cuyahoga Community College and Lakeland Community College, at the Makey Makey table at Mini Maker Fair in the library Friday.

Mini Maker Faire shines light on local inventions

Paige Brown April 14, 2017

About 30 exhibitors displayed their creations and technology at the fourth annual Mini Maker Faire at the University Library Friday.“It’s a showcase of some of the making and innovation that is happening...

Participants walk their dogs along the Esplanade on Sunday April 9, 2017 during the Furry Friends 5k event, sponsored by CHAARG and One-of-a-Kind Pets.

CHAARG raises over $2,000 in first ever 5k

Shane Transue April 9, 2017

Runners, walkers and dogs alike participated in Sunday morning's 5k run to benefit "One of a Kind Pet Rescue."The event, hosted by the women’s fitness club CHAARG, was the first 5k held by the group...

Students take part in the 2017 KSU Flash-A-Thon’s 12-hour dance marathon to help raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital on Saturday, April 8, 2017.

KSU Flash-A-Thon receives strong participation

Madeline Zupko April 8, 2017

Approximately 450 people of all ages and degrees from the Kent State community came together Saturday to raise $45,000 in donations for cancer patients.The KSU Flash-A-Thon, a non-profit philanthropic...

Hurley to transfer from Kent State basketball

Henry Palattella April 8, 2017

Kent State guard Rosel Hurley has left the Kent State men's basketball team, according to verbalcommits.com.Hurley — who scored four points in three games this year — suffered an injury early in non-conference...

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Shane Transue April 4, 2017

HED: Runners, dogs welcome for CHAARG 5k at Kent StateKent State’s Changing Health, Attitudes, + Actions to Recreate Girls (CHAARG) program is hosting their inaugural 5k run Sunday, April 9, with all...

Jan Leach, Journalism and Mass Communication associate professor; Michael Hawkins, resident librarian; and Rekha Sharma, Communications Studies assistant professor answer questions during the “Fighting Fake News” panel discussion in the KIVA on Monday, April 3, 2017.

Kent State faculty weighs in on ‘fake news’

Molly Spillman, Lyric Aquino April 3, 2017

Prevalence of fake news and the ongoing scrutiny of journalists and their credibility were the topics of discussion at the "Fighting Fake News" panel event in the KIVA on Monday.“Fighting Fake News,”...

Junior infielder Maddy Grimm smashes the ball in the second game of a double header against the University of Pittsburgh Wednesday April 20, 2016. The Flashes lost 1-0 in the first game and 3-2 in the second.

Softball suffers narrow loss to Alabama, sweeps Evansville

Samantha Ross March 29, 2017

The Kent State softball team (12-16) lost to No. 9 University of Alabama (31-4) 5-3 Wednesday. Of the 2,526 fans at the game, many seemed to think Alabama would only have to play five innings, according...

FlashChats offer alumni chance to stay connected

Miranda Kiner March 29, 2017

Kent State University Alumni Association (KSUAA) will host “FlashChat" on April 11 and 25 from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.These events will be conducted through Facebook Live, which is a feature on Facebook that...

Spring break travel comes at a cost for students

Kennedy Caldwell March 29, 2017

While some Kent State students travel out of state for spring break vacations, others struggle to afford a way home.According to Kent State’s Institutional Research website, about 4,000 Kent State students...

Kent State redshirt junior Robert Ziegler pitches against University of Pittsburgh at Schoonover Stadium on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Kent State won 7-6.

Purdue scores two in ninth to rally past Kent State

Henry Palattella March 28, 2017

Purdue University's (13-10) Logan Poisall capped off a furious comeback against Kent State (15-7) with his walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning Tuesday.Poisall hit a dribbler past the pitchers mound,...

Former Kent State wide receiver Ernest Calhoun participates in the shuttle run during Kent State's NFL Pro-Day at the Kent State Field House on Friday, March 24, 2017.

Kent State football seniors put their skills on display

Jack Kopanski March 24, 2017

With just over a month until the 2017 NFL Draft, Kent State football held its annual Pro Day on Friday at the Field House.Nine seniors showcased their skills in front of scouts from numerous NFL teams,...

Provost, CCI faculty talk trolling and free speech at panel discussion

Nicholas Hunter March 23, 2017

The College of Communication and Information (CCI) held a panel discussion, titled “Free Speech in the Information Age," Thursday in the KIVA.The panel, moderated by Amoaba Gooden, chairperson of the...

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