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Emily Hervol is the assistant director of admissions at Kent State University. 

Virtual campus tours to be offered alongside in-person tours

Madison Knaack Reporter February 21, 2021

After COVID-19 put a halt to in person tours on campus, Emily Hervol, assistant director of admissions, said Kent State’s admissions office wanted to offer a different way prospective students and...

Women’s lacrosse loses season opener to Fresno State

Jimmy Oswald Sports Reporter February 20, 2021

The Kent State women’s lacrosse team has not won a game in 677 days.After losing 20-11 to Fresno State in Friday’s season opener, the Flashes will be forced to wait even longer. KSU’s 2020 season...

Running2bWell plans to begin meeting again once COVID-19 numbers are down.

Running2bWell helps people work toward recovery through fitness

Anthony Elder Reporter February 19, 2021

Running2bWell is a nonprofit organization that uses running groups and fitness activities to help people in recovery for addiction as well as some dealing with mental illness. The organization was founded...

Deborah Belintani Rosa is a senior peace and conflict studies major and the president for the International Student Organization at Kent State Stark. She also is the co-creator of the virtual cooking tutorial series at at Kent State Stark.

Kent State Stark to share virtual cooking tutorials made by international students, faculty

Olivia Futo Reporter February 14, 2021

An upcoming series of intercultural cooking tutorials will feature international students, faculty and their culture. The series of YouTube videos will feature staff and students from Kent State Stark....

Melissa DeRosa, secretary to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, conducts a news conference with Cuomo on the COVID-19 pandemic at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., after a meeting with President Trump at the White House on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. 

New York governor’s top aide admits administration delayed the release of Covid-19 deaths in long-term care facilities over federal investigation concerns

Lauren del Valle, CNN February 12, 2021

(CNN) -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top aide says the administration delayed the release of data on Covid-19 deaths of long-term care facility residents because of concerns about a potential federal...

Freshman medical technology major Eindre Win said “Bridgerton” inspired her to buy a corset. Photo courtesy of Eindre Win.

‘Bridgerton’ ignites revival of corset trend

Catie Pusateri Reporter February 8, 2021

Fashion trends often resurface after a decade or two, but a recent trend emerged from the Regency period. Corsets, garments typically used to achieve a smaller waist, found their way into modern fashion...

Kent State gymnastics struggles at Eagle Invitational

Sean Blevins Sports Reporter February 7, 2021

The Kent State gymnastics team (3-3) placed fourth out of four teams at the Eagle Invitational in Ypsilanti, Michigan. KSU posted its second highest team score of the season with a 194.825, but the Flashes...

Biden Migration

Getty Images February 7, 2021

SAN PEDRO SULA, HONDURAS - JANUARY 15: The silhouette of Honduran migrants as they walk at 4:30 a.m. towards the Guatemalan border on January 15, 2021 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The caravan plans to...

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: The U.S. Capitol dome is seen beyond a security fence on January 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. After last week's riots at the U.S. Capitol Building, the FBI has warned of additional threats in the nation's capital and in all 50 states. According to reports, as many as 25,000 National Guard soldiers will be guarding the city as preparations are made for the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th U.S. President. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Two House Republicans fined $5,000 each for not completing security screening to enter House floor

(CNN) -- Two Republican lawmakers are the first members of Congress to be fined for violating the new security measures off of the House floor since the fines were instated earlier this week, CNN has...

Ohio governor, first lady, receive 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot

Andrew Welsh-Huggins, AP February 2, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine and his wife, Fran DeWine, received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine Tuesday in a procedure streamed live.The couple were eligible because both are older...

Capitol Police Honor

Capitol Police Honor

Sarah Silbiger February 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 13: The Capitol dome is seen early Wednesday morning before Amb. William Taylor And Deputy Assistant Secretary Of State George Kent testify at the first public impeachment hearing...

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga at the Grammy Awards in 2015

Tony Bennett reveals he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

Originally Published: 01 FEB 21 09:38 ET Updated: 01 FEB 21 09:47 ET By Marianne Garvey, CNN February 1, 2021

  (CNN) -- Tony Bennett and his family are opening up about the singer being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.The legendary singer, who is 94, began showing symptoms of the disease in 2015, according...