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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

Bruce Walton, opinion editor

Mandatory attendance and non-negotiable make-ups make us better liars not students

Bruce Walton February 17, 2015

So let me ask you something: How much money are you paying for this degree? How much tuition or room and board will you have to pay when or if you graduate? For myself, I’ll owe thousands of dollars...

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...

Credit hour cap might revert to old policy

Tristan Buirley October 8, 2014

When the credit hour cap was implemented in 2012, many students and faculty protested, but after two years on campus, its days migh be numbered.Some university and government officials have insinuated...

David LaBelle, Director of Photography for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, presents students with awards for their success in the field of photojournalism at the Freshman Welcome and Student Art Exhibit Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014.

Photojournalism students recognized at the Freshman Welcome and Photography Exhibit

Julia Kerchenski September 24, 2014

Photojournalism students and faculty gathered to honor and recognize the achievements of their peers and welcome freshman into the program in Franklin Hall on Wednesday.The night began with a gallery display...

Ray Paoletta

Opinion: Ohio House Bill 593 aims to outlaw overload fees

Ray Paoletta September 21, 2014

Graduating from college in four quick, easy and painless years is easier said than done. From failing a class to dropping a class, or not being able to get into a required class, many students find it...

Our View: It only takes one class

KS Editors September 21, 2014

For all students, college is a time to learn about more than math, English and science. College is a time to learn about culture, historically and presently.At Kent State, some classes, such as Black Images...

Board of Trustees approves webcam test verification, new construction

Marissa Barnhart September 17, 2014

Students will now be monitored by a webcam when they take their online exams.The Kent State Board of Trustees approved a three-year, $1.2 million contract with testing company ProctorU for students to...

Student guides lead Warren on day 1 experience

At 10 a.m. – a sunny Tuesday morning – on July 1 Kent State University’s new president, Beverly Warren, set out for her first tour of the campus. On her first day as president Warren, along with...

Joyce Ng is a senior English major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at jng2@kent.edu.

Opinion: Professors and students need to collaborate

Joyce Ng February 9, 2014

Over the past two weeks, I’ve had the privilege of having two classes cancelled, and twice I was let out half an hour early in a 75-minute-long class. However, none of these cancellations had to do with...

Illustration by LaQuann Dawson

Students show off their skills for ‘Stratosphere’

Erin Zaranec January 29, 2014

Calling all artists! The College of the Arts is hosting a juried art competition in conjunction with The School of Art.  The competition, "Stratosphere," will be accepting entries from Feb. 1 through...

Kent State president-elect Dr. Beverly Warren waves to fans at the Kent State vs. Ohio University basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2013. Warren's presidency will become effective in July, replacing outgoing President Lefton.

Student excitement surrounds Warren’s presidential tenure

Jimmy Miller January 21, 2014

Roslynn Porch embraced Kent State’s president-elect Beverly Warren after the two discussed what changes the Black United Students president wanted to see on Kent’s campus.“For a 15 minute conversation,...