Spring Break
Kent residents might experience discolored water coming from their taps tomorrow due to the city's flushing of fire hydrants. (1) comment
Kent coffee drinkers will soon have one less option. Susan's Coffee and Tea will close its doors at 2 p.m. March 28, a Susan's employee said. (9) comments
Sky Walker's competency hearing has been postponed. Walker's guardian waived the reading of all indictments and pled not guilty on all counts. (0) comments
The Kent State gymnastics team is confident as it prepares to defend its Mid-American Conference title Saturday in Muncie, Ind. (0) comments
Kent State's gymnastics team didn't let a low score in beam stop it from winning the Mid-American Conference championship for the second straight year in a row Saturday in Muncie, Ind. (0) comments
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Kent State has a plan should negotiations with PARTA end on a sour note this year. The request for proposal (RFP) issued by the university in January invites private transportation companies to submit plans for a potential contract. (5) comments
While spring break comes with an abundance of time for students, the chance of risky behavior can increase. Raymond Leone, physician for University Health Services, encouraged students to make smart decisions when they face tough situations over spring break. (0) comments
Students from Kent State's Upward Bound program celebrated Brain Awareness Month last night by dissecting sheep's brains in Cunningham Hall. (0) comments
WATCH as President Lefton discusses the increased cost of on-campus living.
Living and eating on campus will cost more next year - about $220 more.
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Dining Services is hosting 'Banana Day' from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight at Eastway Café. The menu will consist of banana-related desserts. (3) comments
Spring break: a stigma, the week of exciting experiences for which college students everywhere are preparing. Some are using it as a relaxing escape, while others are voyaging out into the world to experience something fresh and unique. the only stigma spring break seems to lack is safety, which is just as important as the best hangouts, greatest adventures and infinite amounts of fun. (2) comments
No one was injured in a minor accident on West Main Street this afternoon. Around 2 p.m., a red Dodge Dakota Sport truck collided with a grey Pontiac Grand Am in front of Chipolte restaurant. Patrolman Harris of the Kent Police Department could not give details about the accident but said everything is under investigation. (0) comments
The city of Kent received $3 million in stimulus money to complete the $26 million total for the Crain Avenue Bridge project. "It's with smiling Irish eyes tonight, maybe a day late, but I'm still dancing a jig from this afternoon's vote," City Manager Dave Ruller said. (1) comment
Students returning from spring break may have more on their hands than which tale of debauchery they should share first. Students need to be aware that burglaries are more frequent during break because criminals have a better chance at happening onto an unoccupied residence. (0) comments
Kent State's chapter of Colleges Against Cancer is aiming to raise awareness and Relay For Life participation in its effort to help find a cure for cancer. The chapter is a new addition to campus this semester, but Colleges Against Cancer is no stranger to Kent State, said Alex Mott, sophomore early childhood education major. (0) comments
The American Red Cross of Summit and Portage Counties laid off 10 paid employees this week. The organization, which had employed 35 workers locally, cited lack of donations and a decline in investments as the reason for the layoffs. (0) comments
Families would not be able to understand their loved ones as much as they do without Portage County's Family-to-Family program, said Karen Cox, National Alliance on Mental Illness coordinator. The first session of the free 12 week program starts today and is open to people who have a family member or loved one who has a mental illness. (0) comments
A venerable who's who of Kent and Portage County government came together earlier today to discuss closing the gap between Kent State and its namesake town. President Lester Lefton and Kent urban planner Alan Mountjoy touted a new "town and gown" relationship between the Kent State and Kent at the annual Bowman Breakfast. (0) comments
The Student Advising Center has been hosting a 45+ Program throughout the semester to help advise students who have earned 45 credits and are still unable to pick a major. These students must attend an adviser-led program or holds will be placed on their transcripts. (0) comments