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Dr. Jerry M. Lewis, professor emeritus of sociology at Kent State University, and witness to the events of May 4, 1970. He is pictured with the pagoda and Taylor Hall in the background in 2010.

Former professor, faculty marshal reflects on May 4 tragedy before 51st commemoration

Zoë Blank Reporter May 3, 2021

Jerry M. Lewis believes the events of May 4, 1970, are a transformative part of Kent State’s history that should be remembered. Lewis served as a faculty marshal and was an eyewitness to the shootings...

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Man accused of pulling down women’s pants at Kent State sentenced, pre-trial hearing set for alleged sorority stalker

The man accused of pulling down two different women’s pants on Kent State’s campus last fall was sentenced to one year in the Portage County Jail Thursday. Christopher Eugene Clark pleaded guilty...

Army will have new physical fitness test in 2020

Patricia Battle December 16, 2018

On Oct. 1, in 2020, the Army Combat Fitness test will be gender and age- neutral.“I’ve taken it, it is hard, but not overly difficult," said LTC David Simms, a professor of military science in Army...

Guest Column: Cutting back the Army you have

Dallas Morning News March 4, 2014

In evaluating Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's proposed downsizing of the U.S. military, particularly the active-duty Army, it's worth remembering the words of a predecessor. "As you know, you go to war...