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Phaewchimplee named MAC Golfer of the Week again

Richie Mulhall November 5, 2014

Kent State sophomore Wad Phaewchimplee was named Mid-American Conference Golfer of the Week for the second straight week, the conference announced Wednesday.Phaewchimplee’s second consecutive Golfer...

Campus groups talk Republican takeover, look to hype 2016 elections

Hannah Armenta November 5, 2014

With political change in motion after midterm elections, Kent State University student organizations are reflecting on the results and now focusing their efforts on the 2016 presidential elections.“It...

DuBois Bookstore, located across the street from McGilvrey, is in the process of being demolished in order to make room for the Institutional Advancement Center on Nov. 5, 2014.

Lot demolition begins Wednesday

Anthony Didion November 5, 2014

The demolition process of the abandoned Dubois Book Store and adjacent house began Wednesday, making room for the future Institutional Advancement Center.The site of the future building is on the corner...

Kevin Hart arrives for a premiere of "Soul Plane" on Monday, May 17, 2004, in Los Angeles, California.

Kevin Hart to make M.A.C. Center debut

Madeleine Winer November 5, 2014

Comedian Kevin Hart will serve up laughs with his stand-up performance Dec. 6 at Kent State’s M.A.C. Center.Kent State Undergraduate Student Government announced Hart’s upcoming performance Wednesday...

Ryan McCarthy is a senior English political science major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmccart5@kent.edu.

Opinion: We’ll be ready in 2016

Ryan McCarthy November 5, 2014

Tuesday was a tough night for Democrats, but also not a completely unexpected one. While the situation is bleak, especially here in Ohio, we will still move forward into 2016. Tuesday solidified the need...

Skyler Chill is a sophomore organizational communications major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at schill1@kent.edu.

Opinion: The truth on teachers

Skyler Chill November 5, 2014

Since the beginning of elementary school, I can remember watching educational films in class. From Bill Nye the Science Guy to The Magic School Bus, I was exposed to a lot of them. However, do teachers...

A mechanic works on a tire in a mechanic shop in Kent, October 27, 2014.

Talking shop: Car maintenance for students

Nathan Havenner November 5, 2014

Anyone who owns a vehicle knows that routine maintenance is paramount to sustaining a reliable car. But not all students are aware of the financial drain that ignoring vehicle maintenance can have on their...

Screenshot of Brittany Maynard from CBS News.

Religious morals over choice of death by dignity

Haley Keding November 5, 2014

She visited Yellowstone National Park with her husband, traveled to Alaska with her best friend and saw the Grand Canyon with her family. The only thing left on her list was to die.Brittany Maynard, a...

From dorms to downtown: Kent State graduates open local businesses

Gabrielle Martinez November 5, 2014

After spending the past four years in a small town, some Kent State alumni tend to stick around after graduation, and some even go on to own and operate their own businesses in the heart of Tree City.As...

(From left) Jay Gershen, Para Jones, Beverly Warren, Lori Varlotta and Scott Scarborough. Photo courtesy of Kent State University.

Increase in KSU degrees leads to regional award

Hanna Moore October 29, 2014

The Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes colleges and universities in Summit and Portage Counties, received a $1 million prize from CEO for Cities’ Talent Dividend Prize competition Wednesday.Kent...

Letter to the editor: Making public transit a priority in Ohio

Kenny Jackson October 29, 2014

Ohio voters will make many important decisions on issues and candidates in the upcoming general election. However, the lack of a competitive challenger to Governor John Kasich has limited the amount of...

Graduate program recruiters come to Kent State for graduate and professional fair

Tristan Buirley October 29, 2014

The first floor of the library was filled with Kent students on Wednesday looking for the perfect place to continue their education.According to the Graduate Studies website, representatives from 30 schools...