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Six people stand behind a blue and gold Kent State flag they are holding. They are in Israel, on a hill with a valley behind them and blue skies above.

Hillel Kent State: Creating Conversation About World Conflict

Sophia Lucente January 31, 2023

In January, Hillel took student leaders to Israel and Palestine over winter break to create a better dialogue in the Kent community about the conflict.. Hillel, an organization for Jewish life on campus,...

Features the Williamson House, a white house in a snowy scene. The walkway is cleared and inviting.

‘New year, new us’: Women’s Center continues mission with many plans

Isabella Schreck January 25, 2023

The Women’s Center will host over 20 events this semester, continuing to promote its goal of gender-equity awareness with a “new energy.” “I think a lot of times people look around campus...

Christmas gifts wrapped in red ribbon

The Last Minute Gift Guide

Isabella Rosette December 17, 2022

With the holidays already upon us, many are left scrambling to find that perfect gift for a friend, special someone, or roommate. The season of secret Santa's and white elephant gift exchanges is upon...

Kindness In Kent

Kindness In Kent

Emma Andrus March 10, 2022

On the morning of March 8, I was washing my hands in a Franklin Hall bathroom. My eyes were aimed down at the porcelain of the sink. Then, I looked up to adjust my windswept hair with the help of the mirror....

The future of labor organizing, an exercise in retrospection

The future of labor organizing, an exercise in retrospection

Wyatt Loy October 16, 2021

Cover photo: The Lordstown Complex operated by GM from 1966 to 2019, before being sold to electric auto manufacturer Lordstown Motors. Photo by Wyatt Loy. Growing up, kids are often told about the...

Another Obligatory and Unqualified “Donda” Review

Another Obligatory and Unqualified “Donda” Review

Grace Marie Burton October 7, 2021

Illustration by Olivia Vennel Kayne West and his latest release, “Donda,” truly need no introduction. We all watched the usual public stunts, social media posts, postponed release dates, and overall...

Starry Skies over a Sleepy Texas: Summer Photography in Marathon

Starry Skies over a Sleepy Texas: Summer Photography in Marathon

Anna Lawrence September 27, 2021

Photos by Anna Lawrence Words by Holly Liptak Our photo editor Anna Lawrence and her mother traveled to Texas this summer for a trip filled with enormous mountains, ghost towns and tiny art shops....

Live from Kent, Ohio

Grace Marie Burton June 1, 2021

Local musicians play on despite the disappearance of live shows Words by Grace Marie Burton, Photos by CeeJay Scott and Grace Marie Burton Picture this, you are a musician. You have worked tirelessly...

It’s the Little Things

Molly Heideman June 1, 2021

Embracing the everyday during challenging times Words by Molly Heideman, Illustration by Paige Gaskins On Jan. 19, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the United States. Life as we...

Behind the Mask

Annie Zwisler May 30, 2021

What is the Emotion Behind the Mask? Words by Annie Zwisler; Photo Story by Peiyu Liu More than a year has passed since participating in many day-to-day activities like going out to eat, meeting...

Small Business Central: A Peek into Downtown Kent

Julia Duanetto May 30, 2021

Words by Julia Duanetto and Kaitlyn Finchler Photos by Hayley Vitale and Kaitlyn Finchler In 2020, COVID-19 escalated with alarming speeds, infected masses and halted the economy. Small business...

Year of the Introvert

Year of the Introvert

Maria McGinnis May 29, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall When the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to shift to working, learning and living life remotely, it was hard for some people to make the adjustment. Those who were...

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