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‘Indiana Jones’ professor battles student prank with poise

Jamie Brian February 5, 2015

Indiana Jones may have finished his last crusade, but students in Geoffrey Steinberg’s computer applications class brought the adventure films back to life.As Steinberg, wearing a Harrison Ford-style...

Used cars are particular targets for VIN cloning.

Thieves now steal cars through VIN cloning

Lauren Buchanan February 5, 2015

Thieves often will steal a car to get quick cash from gutting the parts, but there is now a way they can make a few more thousand dollars and avoid getting caught.And it’s at the victim’s expense.“First...

Contact Zachary Downes at zdownes@kent.edu.

Opinion: Katy Perry does it big

Zachary Downes February 5, 2015

So I’m sure we all watched the Super Bowl. Haters gonna hate; Patriots gonna deflate. The Seahawks should have won. Yeah, yeah. We all feel the same way about the Patriots and Tom Brady.I’m going to...

Bruce Walton is the opinion editor. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: We want your opinions in the opinion section

Bruce Walton January 29, 2015

This semester marks the third anniversary when I first started as a columnist here at the Kent Stater. Although it's already been three weeks since the semester started, I finally have the free time I've...

Tri-towers is one choice of residency for students, whether they are incoming freshman or seniors. Due to the capacity of these residence halls, space is running low and upperclassmen are encouraged to find residency off campus.

Housing contract, renewal opens Feb. 1

Lauren Biertempfel January 29, 2015

The housing renewal contract application for students planning to live on campus for the fall 2015 semester will be available online beginning Feb. 1.Jill Church, director of Residence Services, said that...

Portage County Sheriff David Doak

Increased heroin use contributes to overcrowding in Portage County Jail

Jason Meek and Kelsey Leyva January 29, 2015

Portage County Jail is experiencing severe overcrowding in the women’s section due to increased illegal drug use in northeast Ohio.Portage County Sheriff David Doak said he is concerned the jail could...

Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major. Contact him at rpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Ohio’s outlook is strong

Ray Paoletta January 29, 2015

Four years ago, Ohio’s unemployment rate sat at 9.3 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Today, that number has dropped to 4.8 percent, while the national average unemployment rate...

Malaysia says MH370 crash an accident to clear compensation

Associated Press January 29, 2015

Malaysia's government formally declared still-missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 an accident on Thursday and said all those on board were presumed dead, paving the way for compensation claims but...

Madison Davis, (on left) a senior health care administration major, speaks with Sam Rubens, the administrator of the Akron Regional Air Quality Management District.

College of Public Health hosts first Career Day

Kelsey Drumm January 22, 2015

College of Public Health offered its first annual Career Day for its students Thursday in Moulton Hall.The day was dedicated to speaking with future employers, participating in career workshops and learning...

Civil rights leader and activist Julian Bond speaks in the Student Center Ballroom for the 13th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015.

Civil rights activist describes honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream

Daisha Overstreet January 22, 2015

A civil rights activist who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. told a packed crowd at the Student Center Ballroom how people today should honor the dream of the fallen activist.Members of the Kent State...

A Houthi fighter stands outside a presidential guard barrack overlooking the presidential palace on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, one day after clashes erupted between presidential guards and Shiite Houthi fighters.

Yemen’s US-backed president quits, country could split apart

Ahmed Al-haj, Associated Press January 22, 2015

Yemen's U.S.-backed president quit Thursday under pressure from rebels holding him captive in his home, severely complicating American efforts to combat al-Qaida's powerful local franchise and raising...

Marvin Logan is a senior pan-African studies major. Contact him at mlogan6@kent.edu.

Opinion: The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

Marvin Logan January 22, 2015

As we continue a weeklong celebration of the contributions of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I feel it is necessary to look back on his life. King was more than simply a dream. Today, we seem to...