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Laurel Krause June 12, 2013 at 07:50 pm
The speaking fees paid to Oliver Stone & Gwen Ifill were negotiated by decision-makers at KentRead More State University and are associated with the new Visitors Center budget. In other words, this is what KSU offered to pay these speakers and it's probably the going rate. Stone's speech was worth every penny! ;-)
Gerald C. Thomas June 14, 2013 at 09:48 am
and just how many students will be helped towards graduation with this questionable expenditure?Read More This M4 visitors center needs to be completely self sustaining or deleted. It should not be a drain on scarce university resources. Far too much of the public funds have been wasted on this incident.
John Gwinn June 14, 2013 at 05:48 pm
I was able to listen to Oliver Stone's comments today thanks to the provided link. (I had beenRead More unable to attend the event.) The keynote address was a thoughtful perspective on the role that May 4th now has in our conscience. The substantial question and answer period afterwards revealed a man who exemplified what all students should learn: do your homework, ask good questions, reflect upon it until you have a coherent understanding and don't be afraid to share what you find.
Sarah Mikati is the valedictorian for the 2013 Theodore Roosevelt High School graduating class.
Chris May 31, 2013 at 11:47 am
I liked the map you had before and the longer listing---more properties.
Bob Springer May 31, 2013 at 02:44 pm
Wonderful attitude, Sarah. You will go far in life -- anywhere you want, actually. And I hope Mr.Read More Sidoti puts you in touch with his brilliant AP journalist daughter Liz.
Jason Hedges June 1, 2013 at 07:04 pm
So very proud of you Sarah!!
BARB HIPSMAN May 15, 2013 at 08:27 pm
Please, committee, don't wait to let the community "see" potential presidents until theRead More DAY YOU NAME HER OR HIM. It starts the presidency on the wrong tone and frankly...it's illegal in Ohio. At least the last two candidates. By then, their institutions have to know they are candidates. Transparency. Try for it. Thnx
Mary May 16, 2013 at 06:56 pm
Wow. Kent write, Kent read, Kent State.
dominic m petrella May 19, 2013 at 02:32 pm
at over 400,00.00 per year let the next president pay for his own place.
David Reith May 19, 2013 at 09:12 pm
I personally think a college president should live on campus, visible and available. And what ifRead More the next man or woman doesn't like the place? The old place on Main street is perfect.
Sarah Skibiski May 13, 2013 at 01:08 pm
These local elections can have as much of an impact on our daily lives as the bigger elections. NotRead More sure why more people don't' vote. I'm glad the levy passed. We have excellent schools and we need to keep it that way.
Deacon Mike May 14, 2013 at 12:10 am
It is rather sad that people just don't care enough to vote....how can you claim a demand by theRead More voters...when some 66% didn't vote? This school levy passed not with a mandate of the populous, but with handful of people setting the course of action for the entire city....If anyone complains about higher taxes...shame on them...they are obviously nothing more than slackers,,,, pawns in the game of life...
Max Gilliland May 14, 2013 at 03:11 pm
I can see why people don't want to vote in the national elections seems like a waste a time butRead More local elections as you can see by the turnout 1 votecan make a difference.
Matt Fredmonsky (Editor) May 9, 2013 at 01:55 pm
Here's the song list from choir director Corey Fowler. Renegade by Styx Time Warp from RockyRead More Horror Picture Show Any Way You Want It by Journey Trashin' the Camp from Disney's Tarzan Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da by The Beatles Carry On Wayward Song by Kansas Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell Skyfall by Adele Plus songs by the RHS Choral Department ensembles and solo vocalists. Tickets go on sale to the public, Monday, May 13th at 10:00 AM. They will be available in the RHS Choir Room from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM and from 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM all next week (May 13th through May 17th. Adult tickets are $10 and students/seniors are $8. All pre-sale tickets are reserved seating, while tickets at the door are all $10 and general admission.
Jon Ridinger May 18, 2013 at 04:52 am
Just FYI, this was the 44th annual concert, not the 43rd. The first one was in 1970 and the 40th wasRead More celebrated in 2009. It's the 43rd *anniversary* of the first one, but the 44th in order.
Sandra Halem May 9, 2013 at 03:33 pm
The Kent Historical Society loves having reunion tours visit us -- share memories and sometimes letRead More us scan photos, etc. Special tours can be arranged if we're not normally open to the public so think KHS when you plan your next Kent reunion. http://www.kentohiohistory.org/
Matt Fredmonsky (Editor) May 9, 2013 at 09:59 pm
I know Linda was talking about visiting the KHS during the reunion weekend, and I know she read thisRead More story. Thanks for the reminder Sandy!
Tom Simpson May 9, 2013 at 04:31 pm
It is a seat on Council, the tie-breaker, spokesperson and Council hires the City Manager. OK, it isRead More a shame that any council seat be uncontested.
Mary May 9, 2013 at 04:37 pm
Well, yes, I agree. At least he has some say.
Stressed May 13, 2013 at 06:54 pm
Hey! All that new business in Kent and we the property owners have to make up for all the overRead More generous abatements that our politicians gave to those developers. What about increasing the state sales tax a small percentage and distributing those funds according to the number of pupils in each school district, that I think would be more fair and lessen the burden on property owners. Education is the responsibility of everyone. Stressed
Laurel Krause June 12, 2013 at 07:41 pm
Watch Oliver Stone's May 4, 2013 thoughtful, clear-headed, gutsy speech on the May 4th Kent StateRead More Massacre at Kent State University ~ http://bit.ly/1441nQG, starts at 23
Chris (Kit) Myers April 25, 2013 at 02:08 pm
Was the zipper of the black jacket on the colorless heavyset man up, or was it down?
sadie April 28, 2013 at 12:49 pm
The heavy set man has a large chest looks like a womans chest
Chris (Kit) Myers April 28, 2013 at 01:00 pm
Be on the lookout for a colorless heavyset man with double D's!
Dondrea Brown April 18, 2013 at 07:29 pm
Dondrea Brown My prayers go out for Devon's family, friends and the Roosevelt community.
Scott valcanoff April 19, 2013 at 01:44 am
Sorry to hear this tragic news...... Condolences to the family! Scott Valcanoff
monica joseph April 19, 2013 at 11:46 am
A wonderful and loving soul. Missing you Devon!
David Reith April 3, 2013 at 10:22 pm
I personally think a university president should live on campus and be visible to and available toRead More students. Check and see what the Miami University's president's house looks like and where it is. And should Kent State get another president, is he or she locked into the house where the Leftons are now? What will it cost to break the lease? I would want, as KSU president, to live in the old presidential house, have campus security, and be part of the scene.
Sa;;y April 3, 2013 at 11:26 pm
fillerup - that was Burbick's doing in downtown Kent... and tax payers.
FillerUp April 4, 2013 at 12:37 pm
Sa;;y - there has also been a lot of help from Lefton as well. The hotel and conference center hasRead More nothing to do with Burbick. Don't get me wrong, Ron has done a lot, but the redevelopment of downtown Kent been with the help Ron Burbick (the catalyst), Dave Ruller and Lester Lefton. Yes the tax payers as well.
David Reith April 1, 2013 at 11:47 pm
But will there be any students in it? See:Read More http://education.yahoo.net/articles/dead-end_degrees.htm?kid=1O0JY
Ricky S April 2, 2013 at 01:40 am
@Laurel — The art building is a great building, and I'm glad I went to class thereRead More instead of the other uninspiring buildings on campus.
Eric April 2, 2013 at 01:59 am
Although this wasnt my first pick, it still should look pretty cool in downtown kent. Of course weRead More should all just wait and see till its built. As to all the pessimistic comments: thank god none of you are in charge, for nothing would ever be accomplished because nothing is ever good enough for you.
Sue May 8, 2013 at 01:47 am
The school levy has passed. This is great news for the children of Kent. Thanks to everyone whoRead More voted for the levy.
Jim Williams May 8, 2013 at 02:05 am
Glad to see that 17% of Kent citizens were able to muster the energy to bother voting, and that theRead More majority of those few supported this very important issue. Congrats to the District for making the convincing argument. It's pretty clear that the chorus of "NO" that exists here on Patch is not representative of the majority.
Concerned Citizen May 8, 2013 at 02:58 am
Good voting LD
Chris (Kit) Myers April 29, 2013 at 12:00 pm
"The student-athlete experience." Why not put the money toward just "the studentRead More experience." Isn't that what centers of leaning are supposed to be about? I have always thought that state supported universities were here to enable the non-elite of society to obtain a college education. A "Locker Room project." Imagine! How many millions?
Artsy Peanut April 25, 2013 at 02:05 pm
In its most recent survey of college pricing, the College Board reports that a "moderate"Read More college budget for an in-state public college for the 2012–2013 academic year averaged $22,261. A moderate budget at a private college averaged $43,289. ~College Data.com Kent State is in the middle of the Ohio average. Public and private combined. Ohio is an expensive state because of the traditionally low state funding, which was slashed even further in the past 2 years. Bottom line, no matter where you go in Ohio it is expensive. If people can't afford it they need to go outside of Ohio. I came from Missouri and they have great schools that are very affordable. The cost of running a university there is lower because the state contributes more. If Kent State looks too expensive for you then chances are you just can't afford to go to a good school in Ohio and you might want to go to another state. Indecently, Washington DC had a 125% rise in average tuition.(see source sited above) It could be much worse.
Jesse April 25, 2013 at 07:42 pm
Those figures "$18,848 for Ohio residents, according to the university. Non-Ohio undergrads payRead More $26,808 per year" do include room and board. Just tuition for an Ohio resident is $9,672 per year. http://www.kent.edu/admissions/cost/tuition.cfm
Amanda Harnocz (Editor) April 26, 2013 at 01:44 pm
Hey Jesse, the story has been updated to reflect that. Thank you.
Fred Pierre April 17, 2013 at 08:57 pm
I'm ready for the job, and I'm willing to do it for half the price. Just letting y'all know.
Jessica Johnson Salamon April 18, 2013 at 06:01 pm
I'll one up Fred, I will do it for half the price and keep my own house!
Andrew Polcyn April 18, 2013 at 10:52 pm
Since everyone is throwing their names in...screw the house. Pay me what Lefton was getting, I'llRead More do the job, and I'll stay in my tiny one bedroom apartment. Now someone trump THAT!
Jim Williams April 19, 2013 at 02:44 am
On balance, Lester did more good than harm, and I don't begrudge him his salary (although theRead More bonuses seem a little excessive). As mentioned above, you want talent you gotta pay for it, and KSU is important enough to need a talented head. I think he's prickly, I think he saw students as expendable "consumers" rather than the reason for KSU's existence, and I think he treated the faculty and staff with disdain, but, I also think he did what he was asked, which was to raise money and the U's profile. Let's give him his due and move on. I hope for better.
Mary April 21, 2013 at 06:17 pm
Best point yet. No one ever talks about how the university ploy really works. Good ol' boys clubRead More if there ever was one.
KSUstaff member May 29, 2013 at 06:14 pm
unfortunately most of the students/staff at KSU think differently