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Kent City Council may raise income tax on community

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kent City Council took steps in its finance committee Wednesday night toward raising the city income tax for the first time since 1984.

KSU alum 'honored' to be at Republican National Convention

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week, the 2006 Kent State alumnus Matt Riehl has been serving as an Ohio delegate for the 14th Congressional District at the Republican National Convention in St.

Singletary suspended indefinitely

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kent State men's basketball player Chris Singletary has been suspended indefinitely after his arrest last weekend, an athletic department press release said.

Singletary was arrested Sunday morning at his home on Olympus Drive and cited for a noise violation and resisting arrest.

Some Democratic women approve of Palin

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The debate on whether Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin could be a good mom to her five kids and still be vice president of the United States drew an aggressive response from Rudy Giuliani Wednesday night.

Vegas Night returns to rec center tonight

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center will transform into Sin City - fountains, games and Vegas-themed props.

Vegas Night, partially funded through $9,950 from the Undergraduate Student Government, will take place from 11 p.m. until 3 a.m. tonight at the rec center.

Band camp improves music and builds friendships

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For some, the idea of marching for hours in the sun seems like nothing more than a hot, tiring experience. But for the Kent State Marching Golden Flashes, band camp is much more than day-long practices in 80-degree weather.

Caution suggested in making schedule changes

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As freshman Ashley Deck finished the first of her Tuesday classes, she breathed a sigh of relief remembering she had an hour break until her next class.

PRIDE!Kent members share stories about coming out to others

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

PRIDE!Kent members shared coming out stories during the organization's weekly meeting Thursday night. PRIDE!Kent President Leora Rzepka said many students wait until they attend college to openly accept their homosexuality.

Stark campus to feature former Daily Show correspondent

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Rod Corddry, former correspondent for "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," will visit Kent State on October 27. Corddry also played the title role in "Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story" and has starred in movies such as "Old School" and "Semi-Pro."

Black Greek Council to hold Icebreaker to unite Greeks

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Black Greek Council is hosting an icebreaker party tonight in the Kent State Ballroom. Doors open at 10 p.m. and the party will end at 2 a.m. Aaron McCorkle, president of Black Greek Council and member of Phi Beta Sigma, said the event aims to promote camaraderie among the black Greek community.

Calendar of Events | Sept. 5 - 7, 2008

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Downtown weekend festival focuses on communal aspect of music and involvement

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Starting tonight, 30 local and national bands will celebrate coming together through music. This weekend, the second Do-It-Together Fest will be held at the Vineyard at 154 N. Depeyster St. downtown.

Students make the transition on Ramadan

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While striving to take their minds off food, the Muslim Student Association met in the Student Center on Wednesday to share stories about their summers and discuss plans for the semester. Ramadan, the Muslim observance comprised of a month of fasting from sun up to sun down, began Monday.

Our view: shaking off the sprawl

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A standing-room only crowd gathered in Kent's city hall chambers Tuesday night for the Planning Commission's meeting to decide if a new Sheetz was worthy of coming to a prime location downtown. For two hours, Kent residents walked to the front of the room and complained about the proposal.

Feeling a little stressed? Here are some solutions

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kent State has kicked off another school year. It's great to see everyone and return to a constant routine of attending classes, completing projects and making time for extra-curricular activities. As a third year student, I have perfected managing my own schedule.

Obama ought to watch the company he keeps

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Smashed windows. Cement bags landing on buses. Spitting on people. An elderly delegate sprayed in the face with a mixture containing Clorox. It's all just another day at the Republican National Convention - at least when the radical leftist protesters crawl out of their holes.

Letters to the editor

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Chris Sharron's view

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Black Squirrel Festival hits Kent

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' The Sunny Game Show Tour will be at Risman Plaza 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The tour is to promote the fourth season of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," which premieres on FX at 10 p.m. on Sept. 18. Kenya Hardaway, director of integrated promotions at FX said, "The idea for the game show tour came out of an experimental tour that we did last year to promote the seasons 1 and 2 DVD and the season 3 premiere.

This week

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CONCERTS Thursday � Pop-Tarts presents American Idols 2008 7 p.m. Wolstein Center at CSU $37.50-$66.50 � Nightwish, Sonata Arctica 8:30 p.m. Agora Theatre & Ballroom $25 � Faded Reflection, Rob Metz 9 p.m. Musica $6 � KIDz in the Hall 9 p.m. Grog Shop $12 IN THEATERS Friday � Bangkok Dangerous (Lionsgate) starring Nicholas Cage, Shahkrit Yamnarm, Charlie Yeung � Everybody Wants to Be Italian (Roadside Attractions) starring Jay Jablonski, Cerina Vincent, John Kapelos � Mister Foe (Magnolia) starring Jamie Bell, Sophia Myles, Claire Forlani CONCERTS � Dary 6 p.

Hot Topic spreads music appreciation

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hot Topic's slogan is "Everything about the music." That includes the spikes, skulls, multi-colored hair and extremely tight pants that come with certain bands. When I tell people that I worked at Hot Topic, they usually respond with, "You don't look like a Hot Topic person.

Standing Rock seeks to determine if 'Dark side' and 'Oz' is a coincidence

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

of Standing Rock Cultural Arts, have sat around dinner tables discussing the synchronicity when "The Wizard of Oz" is played without sound to Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon." The supposed matching up of particular scenes and actions in the Victor Fleming movie with the lyrics and feel of the album has circulated through word-of-mouth and become a popular urban legend.

mr. Gnome delivers its sounds to the nation

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cleveland's mr. Gnome took the nation on an alternative-experimental trip through the power of contrasting dynamics, rhythmic breakdowns and hypnotic vocals during its fifth national tour this summer. "We just want to spread the seed of the gnome one show at a time," said Nicole Barille, lead singer and guitarist.

2008 MTV Video Music Awards

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A breakdown of the all staff's predictions for the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.

Book sheds new light on old ecological

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

People usually see the Earth's modern ecological problems as being unique in human history. We tend to think that our society, with 6 billion people gobbling up non-renewable resources is something new.

'90s film reflects on the

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It is the 21st month of the presidential campaign. Paris Hilton and Britney Spears have entered (against their wills) this race for the White House; the silly season began a long time ago and will climax in November with a finale like we have never seen before.

Edelman, Magazu play the QB shuffle

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Flashes introduced their two-quarterback system in the season opener against Boston College, with senior Julian Edelman starting and junior Anthony Magazu coming in for the third series of each half.

Freshmen tandem making an impact

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Maigan Larsen is talkative. The brown-haired Wisconsin native stands at 5-foot-10 - relatively short for a volleyball player. On the court, however, she can spike volleyballs into her opponents' faces as a hitter.

Lock Haven to offer tough test

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Playing Lock Haven at 1 p.m. Sunday is no easy task for the Kent State field hockey team, as it faces a team that has dominated the Northeast Conference for years.

The Eagles have only been a Division I program for four years, but they have made the most of that time.

Men's golf tees off in Maryland

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It isn't just experience or the hope for beginner's luck that composes the Kent State men's golf team. From freshman to senior, the talent on the team spans across all four classes.