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The Media’s Role in Political Campaigns

Kent State researchers look at the media’s influence on political decisions as election season nears Paul Haridakis, Ph.D., director of Kent State University’s School of Communication Studies, has been researching political campaigns since the 2008 presidential election.

Quaker Steak and Lube Opens at Kent State University

Quaker Steak and Lube officially opened its doors on Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. on the Kent Campus.

Battle for the Wagon Wheel Trophy on Nov. 3

Kent State University and the University of Akron renew their annual rivalry at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Dix Stadium when they meet in the 42nd battle for possession of the Wagon Wheel trophy.

A Little Help Goes A Long Way for the Triple Crown of Giving

The 2013 Kent State University United Way Workplace Campaign, with the theme the “Triple Crown of Giving,” will run through Oct. 31, 2012. Today, throughout Portage County, 13.7 percent of residents live in poverty. Food banks and shelters are struggling to meet the demands of…

ReStore of Kent Salvages Recyclables at Allerton Apartments

ReStore in Kent, a resale outlet store for Habitat for Humanity of Portage County, is preserving as much reusable and recyclable appliances and furniture as possible from buildings in Allerton Apartments of Kent State University.

An Exciting Celebration: Homecoming 2012

Kent State University alumni and fans came together for the 2012 Homecoming celebration on Oct. 20. “We had a great turnout of alumni, students, faculty and staff, and there was a feeling of excitement and pride in the air,” says Nancy Schiappa, associate director of…

Halloween: Healthy Trick or Treating

Kent State Associate Professor of Nutrition Natalie Caine-Bish is a registered and licensed dietitian. Caine-Bish writes about how she celebrates a “healthy” Halloween with her family. “Halloween is my husband and oldest daughter’s favorite holiday, so it is…

Kent State TeleProductions’ Video Makes ESPN List

The Kent State TeleProductions team received high praise when its football entrance video was selected as one of three of ESPN’s favorites. A football entrance video is played just before a team enters a stadium to help rev-up the fans for the game to follow.

Kent State University Hosts Third Annual Oxfam Social Issues Banquet

Kent State University’s Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement will host the third annual Oxfam Social Issues Banquet that is open to faculty, staff, students and members of the community on Wednesday, Nov.

Motivational Speaker and Author Kyle Maynard to Speak at Kent State on Nov. 8

On Thursday, Nov. 8, Kent State Athletics and the Center for Student Involvement will co-sponsor an event featuring motivational speaker, author and entrepreneur Kyle Maynard. Maynard will present his program “No Excuses” at 7 p.m.
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