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Kent State student Josh Kocsis salutes his grandfather’s casket as a final goodbye. “He may not be here on Earth, but he is flying planes still where he rests, just happy as can be,” Kocsis said.

Air Force pays final respects to retired colonel

Paige Verma February 10, 2016

On a sunny but cold January day, memories rose to the surface when Col. Dale Kissinger was laid to rest by the United States Air Force at Arlington National Cemetery. Kissinger was a brother, husband,...

Photo Courtesy of Rick Martinez

Behind the curtain: A student’s passion for pageantry

Paige Verma November 19, 2015

Being in a band wasn’t cutting it for Alex Deitz. Having a song on iTunes was great, but it wasn’t what she wanted to do with her life. At age 15, Deitz found her calling: pageantry.It was watching...

Four alternative activities to do in Kent for Thanksgiving

Paige Verma November 15, 2015

Are you a student staying in Kent for Thanksgiving? Here are some alternative ideas to try out on Turkey Day.1. Tree City Turkey TrotEarly registration for residents before Nov. 20 is $17 and $22 for non-residents,...

Elizabeth Bargdill (left), senior geology major, races against Emily Ancona (right), junior speech pathology major, in the Bungee Run at the Bounce Madness event held in the Student Center Ball Room on Wednesday night, Sept 30. 2015.

Students jump into Homecoming spirit with Bounce Madness

Paige Verma September 30, 2015

Students bounced their way closer to Homecoming at the Bounce Madness event Wednesday night in the Student Center Ballroom.The event has been going on at Kent State for six years. This year, was the first...

Kent State selected to try new music app

Paige Verma September 27, 2015

The producers of Trebel Music have selected Kent State as one of 25 campuses in America to try its new music app.         M&M Media, Inc., a California-based technology and media company,...

Shawn Rohlin, associate professor for economics, teaches his principles of microeconomics class on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.

Students grade teachers on Rate My Professors

Paige Verma September 23, 2015

For some Kent State students, scheduling is a breeze. For others, it’s a stressful time.The idea of picking a professor is something that some strategically plan while others just take classes with whomever...