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Unlocking the study secret: The impact of listening to music while studying

Unlocking the study secret: The impact of listening to music while studying

Angie Robinette, Reporter April 21, 2024

As Anna Paul, a senior psychology major, sits on the fourth floor of the University Library, her headphones are playing “Too Sweet” by Hozier while she works on a case study for one of her psychology...

Students cross the K through the falling snow on Nov. 28, 2023.

Students prepare as final exams approach

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter December 10, 2023

As the week of final exams approaches, beginning Monday, Dec. 11, students all across campus are getting prepared for their various tests and projects. Jackson Hargett, a sophomore political science...

Kent State students enjoy an outdoor class outside of Taylor Hall on September 13, 2023.

Students enjoy the last days of summer

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter September 18, 2023

As summer comes to an end, students have enjoyed the last few days of warm weather and blue skies by spending their time outside on campus. Emilio Hernandez, a freshman journalism major, recollected...

Kent students prepare for finals week

Jacob Brooks, TV2 Reporter December 9, 2022

'Tis the season...for finals and stress. Students are getting ready for finals week before heading home for winter break. TV2's Jacob Brooks spoke with students who offer their advice for a successful...

Centennial Field in 2020.

How COVID-19 has affected dorm living

Morgan Cummings Reporter March 23, 2021

Over a year has passed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and dorm life at Kent State has been heavily affected. Many students who have returned to campus this year have noticed the residence halls...

Snapsolve

Take a photo, get an answer

Julianne Calapa April 26, 2015

Stuck on a challenging homework question? There’s an app for that.The makers of StudyRoom, the world’s largest social learning network, launched Snapsolve for free download on the iPhone’s App Store...

StudyRoom connecting classmates beyond the classroom

Ashley Kotlenz September 30, 2014

In classrooms across campus, students are refreshing Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates. But Emerson Malca and Pindi Albert, co-founders of StudyRoom, saw the ways social media could...

The fourth floor of the library has added a walking treadmill and stationary bicycle for student use while studying.

Exercise equipment added to library’s fourth floor

Olivia Young September 7, 2014

Ever get stir crazy during an all-night study session? The latest additions to the library can help students try a different approach to studying.A walking workstation and exercise bike were added to the...