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The Art Outlet

The Art Outlet

Sierra Severt September 23, 2020

Illustration by Samantha Schaffer An Artist’s POV: Art vs. STEM What do you consider to be a successful career? I’m willing to bet it is something that society regards as crucial to survival...

Speakeasy Sounds #8

Speakeasy Sounds #8

Terry Lee III September 22, 2020

Illustration by Alice Leach and Elliot Burr Hello y’all and welcome back to Speakeasy Sounds where I will hopefully introduce you to some new artists and flavors of music! I’m truly excited to...

The Egg Burner: Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

The Egg Burner: Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

Morgan Smith September 21, 2020

Featured image courtesy of Harry Dona from Pexels Hello and welcome to The Egg Burner! If you are a returning reader, welcome back! I am so excited to continue my cooking journey with you. If...

Weekly Wellness: Take A Deep Breath

Weekly Wellness: Take A Deep Breath

Maria McGinnis September 17, 2020

Illustration by Samantha Schaffer Welcome to my blog series “Weekly Wellness.” It’s exactly what it sounds like. Every other week, I’ll be going over something in the realms of wellness to...

Coffee; the warmest hug Ill get in quarantine

Coffee; the warmest hug I’ll get in quarantine

Sara Borkman September 15, 2020

Illustrations by Jocelyn Burton Coffee: the warmest hug I’ll get in quarantine Exactly one year ago today, I sat down at my usual seat in my favorite coffee shop. I ordered the same drink I ordered...

Season of Justice: Kelly Ann Prosser

Season of Justice: Kelly Ann Prosser

Cassidy Gladieux September 14, 2020

On September 20, 1982, eight-year-old Kelly Ann Prosser woke up in her home in Columbus, OH. She wore a classic pair of blue jeans with a floral top and a blue raincoat over it. After hugging her mother...

Dear Past Self,

Dear Past Self,

Lillianna Difini June 1, 2020

Writing for The Burr Magazine has truly been an amazing opportunity that I encourage for all students regardless of their past writing experience. I first heard about The Burr from a friend who was involved...

Artists Struggle As Coronavirus Takes Toll On Music, Touring Industry: How Fans Can Help

Artists Struggle As Coronavirus Takes Toll On Music, Touring Industry: How Fans Can Help

Augusta Battoclette April 30, 2020

“Only one more week until I get to hug you!” my best friend Macie exclaimed as soon as I accepted her FaceTime call at the beginning of March. In exactly a week I would leave behind my shoebox...

The Egg Burner: Caramel and Mocha Lattes

The Egg Burner: Caramel and Mocha Lattes

Morgan Smith April 29, 2020

Hello and welcome back to The Egg Burner! Since I have been in quarantine, I have not been able to enjoy my favorite Starbucks coffee drinks. While plain black coffee gets the job done, it just...

I Found Me

I Found Me

Emma Andrus April 29, 2020

To My Relatives: My freshman year at Kent was riddled with change. Everything I did and sought to do was a distinct reflection of my personal pursuit to find the true “Emma.” I asked myself a lot...

Newbie Noelle:  How I Incorporate New, Fun Challenges Into My Week

Newbie Noelle: How I Incorporate New, Fun Challenges Into My Week

Noelle Grimm April 29, 2020

The Final Task: Reflecting on my freshman year My freshman year at Kent could not have come with more surprises. Within the first month at school, I was saying goodbye to my roommate who decided Kent...

Speakeasy Sounds #7

Speakeasy Sounds #7

Terry Lee III April 29, 2020

Hello all! As promised, I’m back with some more of your new favorite bands! There has never been a better time to kick out new jams to look on the bright side.  As we wrap up a strange trip...

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