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The Conflicted Legacy of The Doors

The Conflicted Legacy of The Doors

Grace Marie Burton April 28, 2020

In the rock canon, there aren’t many bands like The Doors. Simultaneously underground and mainstream at the same time, they’ve certainly left their mark in the rock genre and numerous sub-genres,...

I Spent Money Unnecessarily On Amazon; Here’s What You Need To Know

I Spent Money Unnecessarily On Amazon; Here’s What You Need To Know

Kaitlyn Finchler April 28, 2020

Here are some of the things I’ve purchased on Amazon during quarantine. Keep reading to find out if they were worth it or if it was a major flop. TCHH-DayUp Waterproof Zipper Tote Bag - $28.99 This...

All Time Lows New Album Wake Up, Sunshine Is The Wake Up Call We All Needed

All Time Low’s New Album “Wake Up, Sunshine” Is The Wake Up Call We All Needed

Augusta Battoclette April 22, 2020

All Time Low, the Baltimore pop-punk band, have released many great albums in the last 12 years, so one might think they are losing steam the longer they are together. That is anything but the truth with...

A (Modified) Daily Routine

A (Modified) Daily Routine

Lillianna Difini April 20, 2020

Although the majority of us made major adjustments to our daily lives, I still believe it’s extremely important to maintain a sense of routine. Not only will a routine motivate you to be more...

Keeping A Schedule Will Improve Your Quaran-Time

Keeping A Schedule Will Improve Your Quaran-Time

Kaitlyn Finchler April 19, 2020

I’m a procrastinator at heart. I wait until the last minute to do everything. It usually works in my favor, because I produce better work under pressure, but I know it won’t always work. During this...

Corona Life

Corona Life

Jason Cohen April 18, 2020

During this pandemic, I’ve developed a routine that I’ve grown to love. Staying in Florida with my grandparents has provided me with the opportunity to live a phenomenal lifestyle. Here is a typical...

Does My Vote Really Count? A “For Dummies” Summary Of The Election System

Does My Vote Really Count? A “For Dummies” Summary Of The Election System

Jacqueline Flickinger April 17, 2020

As we are slowly creeping up to the 2020 presidential election, the same question always seems to arise: Does your vote actually matter? The short answer is yes, but not directly.  The way our...

Movie Soundtrack History

Movie Soundtrack History

Grace Marie Burton April 16, 2020

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jKVlcmyEyz3KDCi4swBM1?si=Wv0irMpgRNi0Jt3ikZvzWA Even before films had any speaking roles, music was still a colossal element of the early movie adventure. Early...

Speakeasy Sounds #6

Speakeasy Sounds #6

Terry Lee III April 15, 2020

Hello all! I have some new music for you. Like always, I have more of your new favorite artists right here. In this edition of Speakeasy Sounds, we’ll be looking at some Latinx indie all the way to...

The Egg Burner: Pan-Fried Pickles

The Egg Burner: Pan-Fried Pickles

Morgan Smith April 12, 2020

Hello and welcome back to The Egg Burner! I hope you are continuing to stay safe and healthy.  If you know me, you know how much I love fried pickles. At first, I didn’t think it was possible...

Out With The Old

Out With The Old

Emma Andrus April 11, 2020

It’s been said that it takes approximately 21 days to form a new habit and rid yourself of an old one. It’s been more than four weeks since Kent State initially announced a switch to remote learning....

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Newbie Noelle: How I incorporate new, fun challenges into my week

Noelle Grimm April 10, 2020

There have been too many changes recently that I am struggling to wrap my mind around. This pandemic has been a tragic start to the new year that no one was prepared for. I certainly didn’t expect to...

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