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Albert Fisler is a junior English major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at afisler@kent.edu.

Opinion: The future of robots

Albert Fisler August 28, 2014

From science fiction movies, novels and television shows, humanoid robots have been a fantastic archetype when envisioning the future. However, with new research and technologies, the day of the personal...

Teen Vogue back-to-school trunk party at Rockwell Hall Saturday

Megan Brown August 28, 2014

Two Kent State student representatives will host a trunk party provided by Teen Vogue this Saturday from 6-8 p.m. in the atrium of Rockwell Hall.Every August, Teen Vogue Beauty and Health Director Elaine...

National Science Foundation awards Kent State researchers

Rachel Sluss August 26, 2014

The National Science Foundation recently awarded Kent State researchers $4 million in grant money.Nearly $2.5 million will fund faculty members’ research in biology, physics and the science of liquid...

HUD charges KSU with housing discrimination over support animal

Emily Mills August 24, 2014

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Tuesday it has charged Kent State and four university employees with housing discrimination for refusing to allow a student with...

Our view: ESPN, rethink your priorities

Kent Stater editors August 24, 2014

ESPN anchor Neil Everett was clearly upset by his network’s excessive coverage of Johnny Manziel and Braxton Miller and the lack of coverage of Jason Bitsko’s death.In a rare moment for any professional...

Tyler Kieslich is a sports reporter for The Kent Stater. Contact him at tkieslic@kent.edu.

Opinion: Grieving with a hashtag

Tyler Kieslich August 24, 2014

Since its launch in 2006, Twitter has become part of the everyday human experience for hundreds of millions of users. When something important happens, most people find out about it through Twitter. And...

Jason Bitsko

‘He was totally unselfish’

Richie Mulhall August 24, 2014

His selfless nature and positive attitude toward others is what made Jason Bitsko an unforgettable personality and beloved teammate.“Jason had a passion for people,” his mother, Pam Bitsko, said. “He...

Students gather to watch a dance off as Evan Evolution performs during BlastOff Sunday, August 24, 2014 on the Student Green

BlastOff presents student organizations with summer celebration

Lily Martis August 24, 2014

Kent State student organizations lured prospective members to get involved Sunday night at BlastOff, an annual celebration and student interest fair that signals the start of the semester. Covered in...

A demonstrator waves an upside down American flag in front of a boarded up store on West Florissant Avenue on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, in Ferguson, Mo.

National Guard one of only similarities between Ferguson and May 4

Emily Mills August 24, 2014

When the National Guard was brought in to quell rioting in Ferguson, Missouri, some critics began to compare the turbulence there to Kent State’s May 4, 1970 shooting.The city of Ferguson, Missouri has...

7 1/2 things you missed this summer

August 24, 2014

1. Kent State’s Board of Trustees raises tuitionKent State’s Board of Trustees raised tuition by 2 percent this semester. The increase will tack on $98 onto undergraduate tuition and $104 for graduates....

Letter from the editor: New semester, new Stater

Audrey Fletcher August 24, 2014

The end of August brings the excitement of a new school year. As students, we return to campus, face new challenges and find intriguing opportunities.A web-and-mobile-first world is the challenge The Kent...

Opinion: Why ‘Gen Ed’ credits need to become a thing of the past

Maggie Wachtel August 24, 2014

General Education or “Gen Ed” credits are something that is a requirement at colleges across America. Here at Kent State, we call them Kent Core classes. All students are required to have six credit...