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Goodwill Industries – Are the rumors true? 

Goodwill Industries – Are the rumors true? 

Genna Sobiech December 7, 2023

Over the past few years, you may have heard some rumors about Goodwill – which leaves the question, are they true?    The company is known for having thrift stores where donated items are sold,...

Whats Next for Flash Film Commissions?

What’s Next for Flash Film Commissions?

Alyssa Gardner December 5, 2023

Flash Film Commission, formerly known as Independent Films, is one of the many student media organizations at Kent State University. The Independent Films’ mission statement was dropped when there was...

No Rain, No Flowers: Social Media

No Rain, No Flowers: Social Media

Alyssa Gardner November 14, 2023

Health and wellness starts with the mind….at least it does in my opinion. Social media is one of the things I consume the most of everyday. I wish I could say it was not, but I use social media for so...

The R.E.P.O.R.T. #2

The R.E.P.O.R.T. #2

EmilyJo Jaeger November 10, 2023

Welcome back to The R.E.P.O.R.T! Thanks for coming back to see what I am up to. I have so much to share with you all this week.    Reading This week I have been reading “A Court of Silver...

Fall Activities to End the Season With

Fall Activities to End the Season With

Lindsay Collier November 8, 2023

Northeast Ohio is a very popular fall destination because of the wonderful views from places such as the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, amongst many wineries and breweries that sell themed spirits during...

6th Street Vintage Premieres Fall Collection

6th Street Vintage Premieres Fall Collection

Genna Sobiech November 6, 2023

Owner of 6th Street Vintage, Tyra Sledge premiered her fall style expo this past Saturday at The Gallery of Artfully Phi in downtown Cleveland.     As fashion lovers and audience members walked...

Courtesy of Tyra Sledge

6th Street Vintage to Premiere Fall Expo

Genna Sobiech November 1, 2023

6th Street Vintage will premiere its fall style expo this Saturday, Nov. 4, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Gallery of Artfully Phi in Cleveland.    The event will give those who love all things fashion...

SPIN-spiracy

SPIN-spiracy

Elaina Matricardi October 31, 2023

With the increased use of e-scooters, skateboards and bikes around campus, many students are becoming afraid of wheel-related accidents occurring.   Whether that be by flying off of an e-scooter...

The Wick Poetry Center

A Look Inside the Wick Poetry Center

Lindsay Collier October 30, 2023

Sitting between the John Elliot Center and the Cleveland Bagel Company, students pass by a seemingly misplaced yellow house.   Behind the house, if students take a closer look, they will find...

Number Crunch #2: Oh my gourd!

Number Crunch #2: Oh my gourd!

Ella Thomas October 27, 2023

Fall seemed to break down the door and make her presence known this year, and we’ve been swept up in a whirlwind of vibrant leaves and allergies. It’s the perfect time to schedule your flu shot! Fortunately,...

No Rain, No Flowers #2: Learning to Say No

No Rain, No Flowers #2: Learning to Say No

Alyssa Gardner October 27, 2023

Today I want to talk about the power of saying no in simple situations. The ability to say no is not always easy. Why do we always hold back from being honest with ourselves? If your friends ask you to...

Frances Brunner

Kent State Fashion Major Goes Global

Genna Sobiech October 26, 2023

 From growing up in Kentucky to having her clothing shown on a runway in Hong Kong, Frances Brunner is the definition of hard work paying off.    Brunner’s journey began in high school when...

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