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May 4 Task Force holds veteran’s panel

Kianna Bugglin May 4, 2015

The May 4 Task Force held a war veteran’s panel on Sunday evening at the Kent State Kiva to discuss the idea of peacekeeping.The discussion session began with an introduction by Paul Chappell, a 2006...

Ken Ditlevson, director of LGBTQ in the Student Center, is here at Kent State as a resource to assist students with any LGBTQ questions or problems on campus. He is also in charge of programming and marketing for the center. Ditlevson hopes to make Kent State as accepting and safe as he possibly can.

LGBTQ spring-kick off to welcome new director

Kianna Bugglin January 14, 2015

The LGBTQ Student Center will host a spring kick-off Thursday, Jan. 15 from 4-6 p.m. at the Student Multicultural Center in room 206 of the Kent State Student Center.The reception will welcome newly appointed...

BUS holds a peaceful protest in the Student Center on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, in response to the grand jury decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson for shooting and killing Michael Brown.

BUS begins walkout in reaction to Ferguson decision

Kianna Bugglin November 25, 2014

Kent State’s Black United Students have prepared a “walkout” for Tuesday afternoon in response to the grand jury decision to not indict white police Officer Darren Wilson in connection with fatally...

Bill Rosemann, creative director of Marvel Comics, spoke Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 at Kent State Stark about how superheroes set an example for how people in society can channel their talents to do good without wanting anything in return.

Marvel comics creative mind comes to KSU Stark

Kianna Bugglin November 19, 2014

NORTH CANTON — Not everyone can say that they wake up each morning and work with superheroes — but Bill Rosemann can.He currently stands as the creative director for Marvel Games, but is best known...

Students gather on the second floor of the Student Center for the Commuter and Off-Campus Student Organization's housing Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014.

Fair offers housing options for students

Kianna Bugglin November 19, 2014

Students explored housing options for Fall 2015 on Wednesday on the second floor of the Kent State Student Center.The Commuter and Off-Campus Student Organization, or COSO, organized the event that gave...

‘One Slight Hitch’ comes to Kent State Stark

Kianna Bugglin November 6, 2014

Cast and crew gathered Thursday evening for a final tech and dress rehearsal for Lewis Black’s play “One Slight Hitch,” set to open this weekend at the Kent State Stark campus.Set in 1980s Ohio,...

Congressman Gibbs comes to Kent State Stark

Kianna Bugglin November 6, 2014

Congressman Bob Gibbs met with a group of listeners in the Main Hall Auditorium at Kent State Stark Thursday night.Gibbs, a Republican, has been the U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District...

KSU Stark recieves grant to install wind turbine

Kianna Bugglin October 22, 2014

Kent State University at Stark was recently awarded a grant to install a new wind turbine that will benefit students in and out of the classroom. The $28,000 Dominion Foundation Higher Education Partnership...

Paul DePodesta, The New York Mets VP of Player Development, scouting entrepreneur, and primary subject of the book and movie Moneyball, answers questions from the press and Kent State's student media during a press conference held in the Smith Board Room in the University Center at Kent State Stark prior to his speaking engagement Tuesday Oct. 7, 2014.

‘Moneyball’ speaker visits KSU Stark

Kianna Bugglin October 8, 2014

NORTH CANTON — The baseball-themed, Oscar-nominated 2011 film Moneyball is based on a true story of real-life people with one exception: Peter Brand.Paul DePodesta, whom the character of Brand was based...

KSU Trumbull celebrates “ChalkWalk”

Kianna Bugglin October 1, 2014

The Kent State University Trumbull campus library hosted a sidewalk chalk art competition Wednesday afternoon.The “ChalkWalk” gave students a colorful opportunity to take a break from their studies...

KSU Geauga installs new wind turbine

Kianna Bugglin September 17, 2014

Kent State University Geauga Campus installed a new wind turbine this fall that will reduce energy costs and cut down on carbon emissions, said university officials.The 3000-watt turbine was installed...