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How to survive a tornado

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

After more than four years of research, a Kent State professor said he may have found a way to save more lives during tornadoes. Thomas Schmidlin, a Kent State professor for 24 years in the school of geography, said his research interests are climatology, natural hazards and severe weather.

Listen to Schmidlin discuss his tornado research.

Tangomania: A Masked Ball

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

USG budget increases, focuses on activities

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

At the Undergraduate Student Government summer retreat last month, members set initiatives, proposed programs and planned what to do with a $187,432 budget - the highest it's ever been. Executive Director Scott Sherwood said the budget is higher than in previous years because they are making cutbacks and using the money for more productive purposes.

Ohio gets new driver's license design

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Andrew Konya, junior physics major, entered the Kent Bureau of Motor Vehicles on June 8 to renew his driver's license for his 21st birthday. He walked out of the BMV with a pink license.

Some don't see cell phones a necessity for life

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Recent Kent State graduate Ashley Carter has never been texted, sexted or drunk dialed. She does not experience "phantom vibrations." None of these things happen to Carter because she has no cell phone. In a world full of ever-advancing technology, a cell phone is almost a must in the college student's everyday life.

Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative finds new home

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative, a branch of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at Kent State is relocating to PlayhouseSquare, becoming the first tenant of Cleveland's District of Design.

Fashion school names new director

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The School of Fashion Design and Merchandising named J.R. Campbell, a former research director at The Glasgow School of Art's Centre for Advanced Textiles in the United Kingdom, as its new director. Campbell, who will officially take office July 1, is succeeding Elizabeth Rhodes, who is retiring after 15 years of leading the fashion school.

Calendar of events | July 1 - July 8

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

New federal law bans flavored cigarettes

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Tobacco shops may find it tough to survive under a Food and Drug Administration regulation, which was recently signed into law by President Barack Obama.

42nd Music Festival celebrates centennial

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Miami String Quartet kicks off the Kent/Blossom Music Festival tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Ludwig Recital Hall.

Obama makes FAFSA easier for students

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Obama administration announced Wednesday that it will simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in an effort to increase college enrollment among low and middle income students.

Our view: Who decides who's a celebrity around here?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

If you're reading this, you've survived the celebrity apocalypse. Or maybe we're still in its midst and more mega stars will soon fall under Death's scythe. It could be Daniel Baldwin, Alec's lesser-known brother. Or it could be Greg Fitzsimmons, a one-time host of the "Adult Video News Awards. Alas, tragically, it could even be Judge Wapner, the hand of fate in "Judge Wapner's Animal Court."

You're not as dynamic without the duo

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In the past week, I've begun to realize how important it is to have a sidekick. Think about it. They laugh at all our jokes and provide fodder for more jokes. They're the yin to our yang and our partners in crime, even when a crime isn't taking place.

Economy crushes dream school plans

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

My mom always told my sister and I we could grow up to do anything. (She might have been delusional.) She told us not to think about money when we picked a college, that we should choose the best college for us and worry about paying for it later. She wasn't the only mom who did that, and tons of kids like me picked a college without stressing about the price tag.

Marriage is so gay

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Justice recently compared the marriages of thousands of law-abiding Americans to incest and pedophilia. It was a strange turn of events. Those of us who believe in all Americans' rights to marriage equality would probably not have been too surprised to see such language in a legal brief filed by the notoriously heterosexist Bush administration.

Kent celebrates heritage with annual festival

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The 14th annual Kent Heritage Festival celebration will kick off Saturday downtown. The all-day festival will run from 9 a.m. to midnight a end with a fireworks display beginning at 10 p.m.

Kent State University 2009-2010 football schedule

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Kent State football team's kickoff times for the 2009 season were finalized after the Mid-American Conference released its game times last week.

Women toss long at nationals

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Two Kent State women's javelin throwers, one an alumna and the other just finishing her collegiate track and field career, reached the finals at the 2009 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday at Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon.