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#Trumpgret expands, but not for all

Addie Gall February 3, 2018

#Trumpgret, a hashtag Donald Trump voters have used to express their unhappiness and disappointment via social media, has ballooned in popularity since Trump came into office.Trump has been president for...

Commuters dealing with challenges of winter weather

Natalie Eusebio January 31, 2018

Commuter students have established their own set of tips and tricks for dealing with the snow and ice that plagues northeast Ohio this time of the year.Kent State students are forced to become accustomed...

Members of the Kent Clarks pose for a photo.

Kent Clarks take second at ICCA Midwest Quarterfinals

Madeline Scalzi January 31, 2018

The Kent Clarks placed second at the 2018 Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Midwest Quarterfinal on Saturday, held at Wapakoneta High School, near Dayton.While the Kent...

Mardi Crawl to descend on downtown Kent

Lily Nickel January 30, 2018

The spirit of New Orleans is set to arrive in downtown Kent with the inaugural Kent Mardi Crawl Friday.Participants will make their way to different bars downtown throughout the night, collecting beads...

Anti-human trafficking conference sheds light on dark reality

Dylan Reynolds November 7, 2017

Human trafficking is more common than most realize, and everyone is responsible for educating themselves to spot potential trafficking situations.That was the message conveyed by keynote speaker Susan...

Stink bugs increasing due to optimal environmental conditions

Logan Lutton November 4, 2017

Brown marmorated stink bugs, common, shield-shaped pests, are thriving this year due to ideal environmental conditions, which has led to an increase in the Northeast Ohio region.“This year, they are...

Letter to the Editor: Don’t let Kasich take away Planned Parenthood

Morgan Kirkpatrick November 1, 2017

Within the last year, our governor, John Kasich, has signed a bill to block Planned Parenthood from receiving government funding.A lot of people do not realize all the services Planned Parenthood provides....

Kent State midfielder Vital Kats runs the ball forward during the second half of the MAC quarterfinals at Dix Stadium Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. 

Women’s soccer survives MAC Tournament scare, beats Ohio on penalties

Cameron Hoover October 29, 2017

Maddie Holmes knew the stakes as she approached the penalty spot in the fourth round of penalty kicks Sunday.If she made her kick, the Kent State women’s soccer team would beat Ohio and move to the Mid-American...

Todd Diacon, the provost and vice president of academic affairs, speaks during the Faculty Senate meeting Monday, Oct. 9, 2017.

Kent State’s faculty buyout offer receives mixed reactions

Nicholas Hunter October 28, 2017

Kent State will soon find out how many senior faculty will be retiring through a buyout offer, set to expire Nov. 6.Full-time faculty members who have either accrued at least 15 years of credited time...

Freshman Ashley Bonetz charges for the goal in the field hockey game against Ohio University on Oct. 28, 2017.

Field hockey tops Ohio 1-0 in regular season finale

Henry Palattella October 28, 2017

During the first half of Kent State field hockey’s matchup against Ohio University, neither team was able to produce much offense. A majority of the game was played in the center, as the two teams combined...

Running back Justin Rankin gets tackled during the second quarter against Miami (OH) Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Rourke records three touchdowns, Ohio routs Kent State 48-3

Henry Palattella October 21, 2017

Coming into their matchup against Kent State Saturday, the Ohio Bobcats were looking to keep their momentum going from their 48-30 drubbing of Bowling Green, while Kent State was looking to build on their...

Running back Justin Rankin gets tackled during the second quarter against Miami (OH) Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Flashes prepare for MAC East contest against Ohio

Brandon Kagan October 17, 2017

The Kent State football team will look to build on their homecoming 17-14 victory over Miami (OH) last time out, as this week they travel to Athens, Ohio, to take on Ohio (5-2, 2-1 Mid-American Conference).“A...