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Spring break calls for safety measures

Katie Chilson March 18, 2015

Popular spring break destinations like Miami and Cancun are filled with energy and the possibility of a great vacation for students, but they also have the possibility of dangerous and harmful situations. Students...

Residence Services provides housing for students over spring break

Lauren Biertempfel March 11, 2015

Many students leave campus for spring break, but for some students, leaving is not an option.For students who have to stay on campus during spring break, Residence Services has a set of procedures to follow.“The...

Photo Courtesy of Victoria's Secret. 

Victoria’s Secret to host spring break party at the Province

Payton Moore February 16, 2015

Campus representatives are hosting a Victoria’s Secret PINK pre-launch party for the spring break collection on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Province Clubhouse. Despite recent freezing temperatures,...

H2O members will minister in Mexico for alternative spring break

Skye McEowen February 16, 2015

Students and faculty from H2O Church will go on a mission trip to Mexico over spring break.From March 21-27, the group of 15 will be partnering with Back2Back Ministries, an organization based in Ohio...

Graphic by Kelly Travillian

Spring break decision: Work or play?

Payton Moore February 11, 2015

Spring break can be described as one week of sacred relaxation.  Whether individuals binge-watch Netflix or disregard sunscreen in hopes for a deep tan, students have their choice of what they will indulge...

KSU Police Department urges students to stay safe during break

Kyle Heintzelman March 24, 2014

While students may be away on spring break this week, the Kent State University Police Department gave some tips and suggestions to students before they began to travel. TV2's Kyle Heintzelman has more.

Ask Mel: Saving spring break

Melissa Puppo March 19, 2014

Dear Mel,A few of my friends decided to travel for spring break, but I opted out and now feel the regret. Here’s to a lame break.—S.A. Contact Melissa Puppo at [email protected]. Dear S.A.,    I...

Illustration by LaQuann Dawson

Time for some R&R

Melissa Puppo March 19, 2014

Sophomore communication studies major Emily Delsanter spent her Friday in usual fashion — she woke up, poured herself a bowl of cereal and popped in the DVD re-runs of “Friends.” She got dressed...

Awaiting the warmth — the anticipation mounts

Katy Coduto March 19, 2014

We might be buried under another foot of snow, but spring is finally around the corner. Daylight savings has passed, which means the days are staying lighter longer. The sun is making more and more frequent...

Megan L. Brown is a junior magazine journalism major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at mbrow121@kent.edu.

Opinion: Traveling with a cultural purpose

Megan L. Brown March 18, 2014

Spring break is right around the corner, so that means a stress-free week for us college students. Some might be staying in Kent over break or traveling home to their families, but what’s stopping you...

Students mindful of how much they spend on spring break

Breyanna Tripp March 17, 2014

Freshman pre-human development major Elizabeth Fleming made sure she stuck to her budget of spending no more than $40 a day when she went to Panama City for spring break last year.“My mom fronted me...

Submitted photo from alternative spring break 2013 in Columbiana County.

Think outside the box when planning your spring break

Lindsay Miller March 12, 2014

It was a sunny 75 degrees in the woods of Hellbender Bluff where Hannah Yackley spent her 2012 spring break. As a participant of Kent State’s Alternate Spring Break program, Yackley had the opportunity...