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Lil’ Sibs Weekend offers students chance to bond with younger siblings

Lauren Biertempfel April 12, 2015

Kent State students and their little siblings filled Kent’s campus this past weekend for the annual Lil’ Sibs Weekend 2015 hosted by Kent Interhall Council.One of the main focuses of the weekend was...

Kent State students Stacey Forte (left), Nicole Sauter(center) Paul Billig(right) pray with Tim DeFrange, Deacon at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kent, before entering the Portage County Detention Center for a weekly ministry with detainees.

A night inside the walls – KSU students go to prison ministry weekly for service, learning

Skye McEowen April 12, 2015

A first observationJust about every Friday night during the spring semester, a group of students drive to Ravenna, down Infirmary Road, and pull into the parking lot of a high-security building. By this...

Kent Interhall Council hosts annual Lil’ Sibs Weekend

Lauren Biertempfel April 6, 2015

More than 800 Kent State students and their siblings are expected to fill Kent’s campus from April 10-12 for the annual Lil’ Sibs Weekend. The theme for this year’s event, sponsored by Kent Interhall...

John Hess is a senior political science major. Contact him at jhess14@kent.edu. 

Opinion: Not lovin’ it: McExploitation and the minimum wage

John Hess April 6, 2015

Wal-Mart workers and their families were pleasantly surprised earlier this year when the corporation announced a plan to raise wages to $10 an hour by April of next year. This news was followed by similar...

KSU Florence program works to create more opportunities for abroad students

Taylor Meade April 6, 2015

Kent State Florence program’s expansion to educational programs will give more students the opportunity to study abroad.Amber Bollinger, coordinator of the Kent State Florence program, said the program...

Managing teen stress one app at a time

Julianne Calapa April 6, 2015

Researchers and developers from Kent State created an app to assist teenagers with handling stress and anxiety.The app, called Build Your Own Theme Song, allows teens to record their own theme song using...

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...

  Matt Cowles, photographer for the College of Business photographs Shane Alesi, managerial marketing freshman at the LinkedIn photo booth during the COB business kick off event.

Using LinkedIn to prepare for future employment

Zabrina Hvostal March 1, 2015

Career Services Center encourages students to use LinkedIn to enhance networking opportunities with professionals.Career Services said recent statistics show 99 percent of job recruiters use LinkedIn to...

Which wirstband is your get fit friend?

February 25, 2015

TV2 This Mornings Health and Wellness host Nikhil Nadler was joined by three guests with different wristbands that can assist you in staying fit, all of the time. You can watch the segment in its entirety,...

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USG approves gender inclusive housing and restrooms

Matt Poe February 22, 2015

The Kent State University Undergraduate Student Government officially approved new legislation for gender inclusive housing and restrooms at its meeting Wednesday night.The initiative is expected to come...

 Olsen hall, located on the quad, is nearing the finish of its construction project. The residence hall has been under construction since the beginning of the fall semester.

Cold weather slows Olson renovations

Andrea Delph February 22, 2015

Severe cold weather and winter storms have slowed down the renovations being made to Olson Hall.Olson Hall, built in 1961, currently houses students studying with the College of Communication and Information...

Marvin Logan is a senior Pan-African Studies major. Contact him at mlogan6@kent.edu.

Opinion: Day of action

Marvin Logan February 18, 2015

Next Wednesday, student leaders from all across the state of Ohio will join forces in Columbus to rally for the support of legislators, and students from Black United Students, Ohio Student Government...