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Courtney Caldwell, adult reference librarian at the Aurora Memorial Library, said if the Issue 15, a new tax levy for the Portage County District Library, passes, it can help the library buy new materials and offer more e-media and downloadable content for its users.

Portage County District Library wants to expand services with levy proposal

Alicia Balog October 29, 2014

The Portage County District library plans to offer increased services at its five branches and its outreach program if its 1 mill, 10-year tax levy passes on the Nov. 4 ballot.“We would absolutely be...

‘It Came From Ohio’ author to come to Kent

Julia Kerchenski October 29, 2014

James Renner, author of “It Came from Ohio: True Tales of the Weird, Wild, and Unexplained,” will be signing books on Friday, Oct. 31 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the University Bookstore.“It Came from Ohio”...

Issue 17

Issue 17 looks to bolster funds for foster care services to investigate child neglect

Terrell Johnson October 29, 2014

With about 80 percent of children removed from their homes due to substance abuse problems, Portage County Children Services is asking for more money to fund its childcare programs with Issue 17 on the...

American Sign Language students attend Deaf Night Out

Anthony Didion October 29, 2014

Kent State sign language students, deaf individuals and others gather at Buffalo Wild Wings every other Thursday to socialize and bond.Deaf Night Out is a way for this community to gather, meet new people...

KSU Stark recieves grant to install wind turbine

Kianna Bugglin October 22, 2014

Kent State University at Stark was recently awarded a grant to install a new wind turbine that will benefit students in and out of the classroom. The $28,000 Dominion Foundation Higher Education Partnership...

Family of Amber Vinson says she is free of the virus

Samantha Ickes October 22, 2014

The family of Amber Vinson, the nurse and Kent State graduate who contracted Ebola after treating an Ebola patient, said Vinson is free of the virus in a statement released Wednesday, Oct. 22.Officials...

Senior foward Missy Ramsey runs to the goal during the game against Michigan on Sept. 21, 2014. The Flashes fell to the Wolverines, 3-2.

Ramsey earns MAC Defensive Player of the Week

Ricky Salcer October 22, 2014

Kent State senior Missy Ramsey was unanimously voted Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday.Ramsey earned the honor for her outstanding play against Miami of Ohio, as she made...

Guest Columnist: Get your flu shots

Rebecca Wrobel October 22, 2014

You probably know the most common symptoms of the seasonal flu, but do you really know how much it can affect you? Every year, 1 in 4 college students will get the flu. The most common symptoms are cough,...

Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Community Bill of Rights would hurt Kent

Ray Paoletta October 22, 2014

On Nov. 4, Kent voters will have the opportunity to vote for Issue 21, also known as the Community Bill of Rights. Advocacy groups claim that this issue is a pro-environment issue that saves the city of...

Carley Hull is a senior magazine journalism major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at chull9@kent.edu.

Opinion: You can have your coffee and drink it too

Carley Hull October 22, 2014

I drink too much coffee. I know this by the three travel mugs I took home from work the other day, the significant dent in my K-cups and my recognition of various Starbuck’s baristas when they aren’t...

HacKSU to host annual three-day hackathon

Andrew Bugel October 22, 2014

Kent State University will be holding its annual hackathon event, “Kent Hack Enough,” on Oct. 24–26 on the fourth floor of the Kent State University Library.Kent Hack Enough is organized by the student...

Pope Francis waves during his grandiose inauguration mass at St. Peter's square on March 19, 2013 at the Vatican. World leaders flew in for the inauguration mass for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on Tuesday where Latin Americas first pontiff received the formal symbols of papal power.

Vatican makes statement on homosexuality

Haley Keding October 22, 2014

The Vatican concluded its two-week synod on families Saturday, Oct. 18, but it did not reach a consensus on the hot topic of homosexuality.Bishops in Italy voted either yes or no on each paragraph in the...