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Iconic Hollywood actor Mickey Rooney dies at 93

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mickey Rooney's approach to life was simple: "Let's put on a show!" He spent nine decades doing it, on the big screen, on television, on stage and in his extravagant personal life.A...

Wails, sobs: Rwanda marks 20 years since genocide

Jason Straziuso & Katherine Sullivan: Associated Press April 7, 2014

KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Displaying both pride and pain, Rwandans on Monday marked the 20th anniversary of a devastating 100-day genocide that saw packed churches set on fire and machete-wielding attackers...

Kent State sophomore botany major Brandon Ashcraft wors in the greenhouse, April 2, 2014, inspecting plants that he recently planted.

Herrick Conservatory seeks outreach for community education

Haley Baker April 7, 2014

Walking into the Herrick Conservatory, there is an overwhelming amount of stimulation to the senses. The bright colors of the tropical flowers and leaves and the feeling of the warm, humid air make its...

Entrepreneur to educate, offer advice at Global Management Speaker Series

Alexis Cummins April 7, 2014

The Global Management Center, or GMC, and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, or CEBI, will each hold a speaker series one on April 8 and on April 9.Mike Mayo, associate professor...

Kent State junior Jinre Holman speaks out about her experience with microaggresions, which are commonplace slurs or racial phrases that often go unnoticed.

The power of words

Michael Lopick April 7, 2014

Editor's note: This story has been modified from its original version to reflect accuracy in sources.Microaggressions are subtle and unintentional forms of racial discrimination, said Morgan Rasmus, professor...

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: Japan’s next Olympic games

Haoran Li April 7, 2014

International Olympic Committee inspectors concluded their first meetings with organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and said they were impressed with preparations for the games and inclusion of women...

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: Michelle Obama’s diplomatic visit

Haoran Li March 31, 2014

Michelle Obama, along with her two daughters and mother, traveled to China last week and visited cities such as Beijing, Xi’an and Chengdu.It was the first time between China and America that featured...

Philadelphia Phillies Cody Asche on his solo homerun in the eighth inning. The Phillies beat the Texas Rangers 14-10, at the Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas on opening day, Monday, March 31, 2014. (Ron Cortes/Philadelphia Inquirer/MCT)

Opening day highlights around baseball

Associated Press March 31, 2014

A Cincinnati Reds loss, an extra-inning walkoff win and a high-scoring battle were just some of the highlights of Monday’s first day of Major League Baseball action. Here are some of the top stories,...

Track teams open outdoor season in Louisville

Tyler Kieslich March 31, 2014

Following a strong indoor season in which the women took first and the men took second in the MAC Championships, the Kent State track team began its outdoor season last weekend at the Lenny Lyles Clark...

A vendor talks to tiny customers at the Haymaker Farmer's market, Sept. 8, 2012.

Kent City Council discusses possible tax for Haymaker Farmers’ Market vendors

Ryan Lewis March 31, 2014

The Haymaker Farmers’ Market will return for its 22nd year this summer, but it soon could see an added tax or fee levied against its vendors, according to Kent City Council.City Council carried a motion...

Senior forward Chris Evans (right) drives to the basket during a 69-68 victory over Bethune-Cookman, Nov. 20, 2012, at the M.A.C. Center.

Former KSU athletes play basketball overseas

Richie Mulhall March 31, 2014

It is a Tuesday morning in Trikala, a city in Northwestern Thessaly, Greece, located just northwest of Athens.Former Kent State basketball player Chris Evans, who graduated from Kent State in May of 2012...

Gov. John Kasich speaks at the Ohio News Association's annual convention Feb. 6, 2014, in Columbus.

$21M for Portage construction projects clears Ohio House

Lexxi Gillies March 31, 2014

The Ohio House passed a $2.4 billion capital improvement plan Wednesday. The state construction budget is currently in the Senate, and Gov. John Kasich said he anticipates it to be signed this week.The...