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Results from a survey conducted April 29-May 5, 2020 by Pew Research Center.

The COVID-19 vaccine and its potential impact on college students

Megan Medfisch Reporter November 24, 2020

An end to social distancing may be in sight with the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, but it will depend on how many people choose to be vaccinated.Two companies, Moderna and Pfizer, are in Phase 3 trials,...

Online courses give students more options

Katie Thompson Teaching reporter October 13, 2019

In 1922, Kent State offered its first distance learning program through correspondence courses.Today, 54 percent of undergraduate students are taking at least one online course said Laura Andrews the...

State rep debunks Trump voter fraud claims

Angelo Angel October 25, 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump voiced concerns during last week’s presidential debate about the election the possibility of the election being rigged against him, claiming the voter registry...

Lucas Misera

Opinion: The absence of Jon Stewart

Lucas Misera October 27, 2015

Something is missing from the 2016 election. While the lack of excitement concerning both sides’ candidates certainly gives next year an interesting feel, I realized one particular force behind presidential...

Engaged Couple

A diamond and degree: Students get engaged, married at young age

Jamie Brian March 3, 2015

For some students, college is more than a place to prepare for a future career and learn more about themselves. They have found someone to spend the future with and learn about each other in the process. Taylor...

Tattoos

The octopus on my arm: Making the choice to ink up

Payton Moore January 26, 2015

It’s a decision often hard to make, but permanently marking one’s body with tattoos does not seem to faze students.According to a study done by the Pew Research Center in 2013, 40 percent of young...

Widest Earnings Gap for College Grads in 48 Years

Hope Yen, AP February 11, 2014

The earnings gap between young adults with and without bachelor’s degrees has stretched to its widest level in nearly half a century. It’s a sign of the growing value of a college education despite...