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Opinion: Raising books for cancer

Skyler Chill September 18, 2014

For this week’s column, I wanted to share my project proposal for my communication class, “Communication in Small Groups and Teams.”When thinking about children, we envision little ones jumping rope,...

Daniel Lathrop from the Dallas Morning News speaks at the 2014 Poynter Media Ethics workshop "Data Minefields" on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, in Franklin Hall.

Google Glass, technology show future of data journalism at annual Kent State ethics workshop

Julia Kerchenski September 18, 2014

Journalist Robert Hernandez popped Google Glass on his son’s head, gave him a toy airplane and let him run. He played the video to show that Google Glass can be fun but can also serve as a powerful tool...

Opinion: Letter to the editor

Joshua Moyer September 17, 2014

I have never penned a letter to the editor in my life. I seldom leave comments on news stories available online. But for once, I feel the need to express myself in a public medium.It’s time that we as...

Chardon shooter caught hours after prison escape

Associated Press September 12, 2014

LIMA, Ohio (AP) — A teenager convicted of killing three students at an Ohio high school scrambled over a fence to escape a state prison with two other prisoners and was captured nearly six hours later...

Drag queens perform as part of an amateur drag show at the Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014.

Amateur drag queens showcase talent

Anthony Didion September 11, 2014

PRIDE! Kent showed its colors by hosting its first open-contestant drag show Thursday night.Jamie, an amateur drag queen and Kent State student, won the show with her performance of "Float On" by Modest...

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Chardon shooter escapes from Lima prison

Associated Press September 11, 2014

LIMA, Ohio (AP) — The convicted killer of three Ohio students at a high school cafeteria escaped from a prison Thursday night and a search was underway in northwest Ohio, police said.Nineteen-year-old T.J. Lane escaped...

Kent State freshman Kristen Brots watches her shot against Western Illinois at the season opening game Friday, August 22, 2014. The Flashes beat the Leathernecks 3-0.

Defense the key to Kent State soccer’s early success

Ben Orner September 11, 2014

Legendary college football coach Bear Bryant once said, "Defense wins championships." He was obviously talking about football, but his remarks can also be translated into soccer.The Kent State women’s...

Opinion: A fumble on the play

Mike Richards September 11, 2014

In a world where just about any scene or depiction can begin with a fellow in a deep voice spouting “in a world…” it leads me to believe that there’s something going wrong on all fronts.“In a...

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

Opinion: Lessons learned from ‘SNL’

Carley Hull September 11, 2014

The horrible wait is almost over: “Saturday Night Live” is returning Sept. 27. On Wednesday, “SNL” announced its first two guest hosts and musical artists for the 40th season. Chris Pratt from...

Art transcends cultural boundaries at Hummel lecture

Brittany Rees September 7, 2014

A visual artist and Kent State alumna told students to embrace community and use personal experiences to bring an audience together. Carol Hummel, known for her large-scale yarn installations, said, “Through...

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Modern updates make on-campus laundry more convenient

Carolyn Pippin September 7, 2014

Paying for laundry just became more convenient. Instead of loading money onto a laundry card at a machine, students can now pay by inserting a debit or credit card directly into the washing machines. “We...

Sophomore wide reciever Earnest Calhoun completes a pass from Colin Reardon at the game against Southern Alabama Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. The Flashes lost their second game 13-23.

Kent State football falls to South Alabama

Taylor Rosen September 6, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State football team came out of the gate sluggish Saturday afternoon and was never able to get ahead, falling to South Alabama, 23-13.“You can’t have negative plays,” Kent State...