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Some Kent State international students experience transition difficulties

Taylor Meade April 27, 2015

For some international students at Kent State, transitioning not only to the American lifestyle but also the college lifestyle can be difficult. International student adviser Samantha Bell said international...

Kent Free Library hosts ‘study hall’

Kate Chilson April 27, 2015

The Kent Free Library is creating a “study hall” for Kent State students to come to during finals week.From May 2 to May 7, Kent Free Library’s Café and Carnegie Section will be transformed into...

Arabic Student Association

Arabic Student Association strives to educate Kent community on Arab culture

McKenzie Jean-Philippe April 27, 2015

It’s a Tuesday night and, while other students may be confined to their dorms, members of Kent State’s Arabic Student Association are enjoying snacks and board games.“We usually have more interactive...

University Library to host “Final Paper Cram Jam”

Nick Boone April 26, 2015

The Writing Commons will host a “Final Paper Cram Jam” to help students with final writing assignments from April 27 to May 1.The multi-day event will take place outside the Writing Commons on the...

‘Theatre and Arts in London’ class to discuss spring break trip

Dara Sander April 20, 2015

The “Theatre and Arts in London” class will present their London, England, spring break experience on April 22 at 2:15 p.m. at The Center for Performing Arts in Room D304. A wide range of majors went...

Carley Hull is a senior news major. Contact her at chull9@kent.edu. 

Opinion: Paltrow’s no role model for food stamp challenge

Carley Hull April 20, 2015

After just four days actress Gwyneth Paltrow failed the $29 weekly food challenge prompting some media outlets to applaud her advocacy or condemn her intentions. Her failure wasn’t surprising. A $29...

Registration open for 2015 Senior Week

Zabrina Hvostal April 20, 2015

Senior Week will be hosted by the Williamson Alumni Center April 27 to May 1.Seniors can register for only $5, which will give them access to all five events throughout the week. Dennis Watson, assistant...

Green Dot Movement

SRVSS looks to expand Green Dot program to all regional campuses

Daisha Overstreet April 20, 2015

Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services is working to expand the Green Dot Strategy program to all regional campuses this fall. A Green Dot is considered a moment in which a person acts or responds...

AP: Cleveland Police investigating 3-year-old boy’s access to firearm used in shooting

The Associated Press April 13, 2015

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Police have not yet released information on how a 3-year-old boy got access to the handgun he used to fatally shoot a 1-year-old relative. Braylon Robinson died at a hospital...

Grand opening set for new Aeronautics and Technology Building

Julianne Calapa April 13, 2015

To celebrate the addition of the new Aeronautics and Technology Building to Kent’s campus, the university will host its grand opening on Friday, April 24 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.The event, which takes place...

John Hess is a senior political science major. Contact him at jhess14@kent.edu. 

Opinion: Against Autism Speaks

John Hess April 13, 2015

As many of you may know, April is Autism Awareness Month. This month-long outreach and fundraising project is led by Autism Speaks, a nonprofit organization whose supporters range from celebrities like...

Carley Hull is a senior news major. Contact her at chull9@kent.edu. 

Opinion: HBO’s new online streaming service a murky advertisement

Carley Hull April 13, 2015

It’s hard living in the spoiler age. Yes, it’s “first world problem” hard, but enough to make a seemingly sane person completely paranoid. Becoming a “Game of Thrones” fan without HBO, and...