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Our View: NBC shows poor taste in reporting

DKS Editors February 17, 2014

Bode Miller, one of the more visible members of the U.S. Winter Olympic team, is among the most decorated racers in his sport. He has won six Winter Olympic medals, including the bronze in this year’s...

Computer science professor improving education in Bangladesh

Elizabeth Randolph February 17, 2014

The chairman of the Department of Computer Science is creating new ways for students to connect overseas.Professor Javed Khan, Ph.D., is working on a project called the Bangladesh Research Education Network,...

The 12th floor archive of the Kent State Library is featuring its True Crime Collection from 1-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for the rest of this semester. This collection is a showcase of the true crime novels, with some dating back to over 300 years ago.

True crime collection showcased on 12th floor of library

Christopher Woods February 17, 2014

The 12th floor of the library is showing an exhibit on true crime this semester in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Albert Borowitz collection at Kent State.“We’re doing a whole series of events,...

A Kent State Air Force cadet waits in the water for a fellow cadet to walk off the high dive blindfolded as a part of the Combat Water Survival Training, Sunday morning, Feb. 16, 2014, at the University of Akron's natatorium. During the training they learned survival tactics that are important for use in the military in case of an emergency situation.

Air Force ROTC cadets learn combat water survival

Mary Booth February 17, 2014

On Sunday, the Air Force ROTC detachment met at The University of Akron’s Ocasek Natatorium for their annual Combat Water Survival Training. The cadets learned tactical skills and survival mechanisms...

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‘Flappy Bird’: addictive and frustrating for KSU students

Rachel Gill February 17, 2014

Playing the new addictive app, “Flappy Bird” seems to be causing more rage than enjoyment to students who play the game.  Yet, it became the No. 1 free app in Google Play’s app store as well as...

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Wick Poetry Center hosts live readings

Jason Meek February 10, 2014

The Wick Poetry Center will host poets Daniel Carter and Allison Davis Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in room 306A of the Student Center.The hour-long event is free and open to the public. It is part of the Wick...

Provost Todd Diacon speaks at the Faculty Senate meeting, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014.

New policy to award qualified students with associate’s degrees this spring

Nicholas Sewell February 10, 2014

Students who have not yet finished their four-year bachelor’s degree may be awarded an associate’s degree at the end of the semester.Provost Todd Diacon announced Monday at the monthly Faculty Senate...

The Student Center has several gender-neutral restrooms, seen here on the third floor. The university will soon add more questions about gender to its on-campus housing application to accommodate students' needs.

Gender-neutral living improves

Chrissy Suttles February 10, 2014

University policy dictates that students use the restroom to which their gender corresponds — a simple enough concept for the majority of Kent State students who are certain about what that means. But...

Undergraduate Studies Offices moving

Drew Jones February 10, 2014

The Undergraduate Studies program at Kent State has now officially moved to the 5th floor of the University Library.     The reason for the move is due to renovations that will take place on their...

Women’s Studies closing rumor false

Julia Sprowls February 10, 2014

A recent rumor about the Women’s Studies program at Kent State closing has turned out to be false, Suzanne Holt, director of Women’s Studies and arts and sciences lecturer, said. Current and recent...

Sochi drone shooting Olympic TV, not terrorists

Angela Charlton, Associated Press February 10, 2014

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — That drone you might have spotted hovering and zipping around the Sochi Olympic slopes isn't searching for terrorists or protesters hiding behind the fir trees.It's being used to...

Guest column: For better or for worse, women reach foul-language equality

Dan K. Thomasson February 10, 2014

WASHINGTON — The recent brief dust up (let's hope it's brief) over Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland's use of the F- word as an epithet aimed at the European Union does highlight the dramatic...