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Models wearing a collection of student-made wedding gowns wait backstage during last spring's Kent Fashion Week showcase at 157 Lounge in Kent, Ohio on May 4, 2013.

Seniors to showcase designs at annual Kent Fashion Week

Jake Green April 28, 2014

In 2012, Kent State fashion design majors who were unable to show in the Fashion School’s annual April fashion show started Kent Fashion Week, a three-day event at 157 Lounge in downtown Kent.Now in...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a freshman political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: Romance between the Tea Party and Republicans not looking good

Jennifer Hutchinson April 28, 2014

When the Tea Party made its first introduction to the political scene, it was a jolt of energy for the Republican Party. Tea Partiers believed in spending cuts, free enterprise and limited government....

A rendering of the future College of Architecture and Environmental Design building. Rendering courtesy of Weiss/Manfredi.

Construction projects to transform campus

Justin Sheil April 28, 2014

A variety of construction projects involving Kent State’s library, academic facilities, athletic facilities and residence halls are scheduled to occur this summer.“The theme for the residence hall...

Alicia Crowe, associate professor in teaching, learning and cirriculum studies with special focus in social studies, whose department just changed some courses' names and will introduce a new class fall 2015, teaches a class April 28, 2014.

Keeping up with the curriculum changes

Julia Sprowls April 28, 2014

National changes in curriculum standards are shaping the education of students at Kent State and other schools across the nation. Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, education students will be using...

Guest column: Positive actions to celebrate Earth

The following editorial appeared in the Kansas City Star on Monday, April 21:As the nation celebrates Earth Day on Tuesday, it's an excellent opportunity to highlight the positive initiatives taken in...

Final recyclemania statistics released; KSU ranked second in state

Martin Harp April 21, 2014

The final statistics for recyclemania are in. Kent State finished ahead of The University of Akron yet again this year along with many other schools. The last day of the Recyclemania competition was Saturday,...

(From left) Assosicated press photographer and Kent State alumna Sue Ogrocki and photojournalism adviser for the University of Kentucky's student paper David Stephenson, view contest entires at the Ohio Newspaper Association's annual contest, held in Franklin Hall at Kent State, April 12, 2014. Several Kent students and alumni receives recognition in the contest. Submitted image from the Kent State NPPA blog.

JMC students recognized, awarded for outstanding works

Heather Inglis April 21, 2014

Students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication have been granted various awards for outstanding journalistic, public relations and photo work this semester.Six students received scholarships...

Haoran Li is a junior communications studies major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. He can be reached at hli28@kent.edu.

Opinion: Obama administration needs strategists

Haoran Li April 21, 2014

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel warned China several days ago, “You cannot go around and redefine boundaries, violate territorial integrity and sovereignty of nations by force, coercion and intimidation...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a freshman political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: Another 4/20, another change for America

Jennifer Hutchinson April 21, 2014

It looks as if the support for legalizing marijuana is flying high. This year’s 4/20 has made more news than ever before. With two states permitting pot for recreational use and 21 others permitting...

Alumni residency

Spare some change?

Daniel Moore April 21, 2014

At a fundraising event in November, Kent State President Lester Lefton strode up to the podium and, in a seven-minute speech, rattled off a long list of achievements.Record student enrollments. Record...

New honors theater, English course to focus on Shakespeare

Drew Jones April 14, 2014

Starting next semester, Kent State honors students will have the opportunity to learn more in-depth about the works of William Shakespeare.The class will be taught by professors from two academic departments...

Sophomore psychology major Taylor Ault speaks at the U-Night To End Stigma event about her history with self harm and attempted suicide in the Student Center Ballroom, Monday, April 14, 2014. Ault said, "me being able to stand up here and talk about my addiction proves it is fightable."

Psi Chi hosts program to end stigma

Halie Rogers April 14, 2014

Kent State’s Psi Chi International Honors Society hosted the U-Night to End Stigma program on Monday in the Kent State Ballroom in support of those who face stigma.The event focused on topics such as...