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COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland proposed a freeze on next year's tuition with only a 3 percent increase the following year as an exchange for a large increase in funding for Ohio's public colleges and universities. "Instead of a tuition increase of 9 percent - and that's what we've averaged in Ohio since 1996 - there would be absolutely no tuition increase next year," Strickland said. (0) comments
Green is the new pink. According to The Associated Press, a 2005 bill that called for pink license plates for all sex offenders failed after Mary Kay Cosmetics and advocates for breast cancer research objected to the color. Now, a new bill is being considered by the Ohio General Assembly that would require sex offenders who have used violence or preyed on minors to have bright green license plates on their vehicles. (0) comments
Katie Hale beat Senator for Academic Affairs Preston Mitchum for executive director of the Undergraduate Student Senate in a sweeping victory for the I.O.U. - Improving Our University - ticket. (15) comments
COLUMBUS - Gov. Ted Strickland wants to put more money in the pockets of Ohio students and taxpayers. Just whose wallets that would make thinner stands to be seen in his proposed budget, which was originally expected today but could be delayed for up to a week. (1) comment
Brimfield Township residents will decide how much they're willing to pay for police protection when they go to the polls this May. A 1.9-mill, 5-year replacement levy will be on the ballot to fund the township's police department. (0) comments
Delusions, hallucinations and disorganized speech are three symptoms of schizophrenia. A new five-year study is underway in the Schizophrenia Research Lab to research the latter. The disturbances of speech are called Thermal Thought Disorder, said Nancy Docherty, director of the clinical training department of psychology and associate professor. (0) comments
Last night, the Kent State Anti-War Committee hosted a B.Y.O.P. party: Bring Your Own Popcorn. The committee, along with the May 4 Task Force, presented the first installment in the Popcorn for Peace film series in the Student Center. The documentary, Why We Fight, discussed the reasoning behind the United States' involvement in military combat, especially in Iraq. (0) comments
The most common misconception about domestic violence is that it happens only between a man and a woman in a straight relationship. Queer Liberation Front hosted a workshop last night to show students otherwise. It was casual and intimate, and Gary Heath, domestic violence program coordinator for the Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization, encouraged those in attendance to ask questions. (0) comments
Before Black United Students' first open election forum last night, just four chairs sat atop the stage in Mbari Mbayo Lecture Hall, empty and evenly spaced. With five BUS board positions to be elected, the chairs seemed to foreshadow the minimal number of candidates running. (0) comments
Councilman Garret Ferrara began last night's Kent City Council committee meetings with a casual "Happy spring!" before the group launched into discussion about parking, arcade games and local landlords. The Health and Safety Committee, led by council members Carrie Gavriloff and John Kuhar, facilitated a discussion on neighborhood issues, including parking problems within the city. (0) comments