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On Santa Deniers: A Christmas Meditation

On Santa Deniers: A Christmas Meditation

Domenic Cregan December 17, 2020

Illustration by Nicky Hoover And so this is Christmas: another dishonest year culminates again in our annual celebration. It may not feel much like Christmas, but it’s important to separate reality...

The Egg Burner: Holiday Punch

The Egg Burner: Holiday Punch

Morgan Smith December 16, 2020

Featured imageby Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels Hello and welcome back to The Egg Burner! For my final recipe of the semester, I decided to get in the holiday spirit by making a holiday beverage:...

Final Speakeasy Sounds

Final Speakeasy Sounds

Terry Lee III December 15, 2020

Illustration by Alice Leach and Elliot Burr Hello y’all, and welcome back to Speakeasy Sounds!  I’m excited to give you another shot at some new music before the semester is out. I know we’re...

Music to Get You Through Finals Week

Music to Get You Through Finals Week

Sierra Severt December 14, 2020

 ILLUSTRATION BY MIRANDA SEPULVEDA It’s here. The week dreaded by college students far and wide. The week that saps energy and leaves you wondering if you even remember what a full night of sleep...

Growing Up Gay #3: The Creative Way

Growing Up Gay #3: The Creative Way

Brianna Camp December 11, 2020

Featured image by Sharon McCutcheon from Pexels As this semester and this year come to a close so too must this series come to an end. In my last blog, I discussed learning how to take up space...

Weekly Wellness: Putting A Price Tag on Christmas

Weekly Wellness: Putting A Price Tag on Christmas

Maria McGinnis December 10, 2020

Illustration by Alyssa Maziarz The holiday season is finally upon us. For some people it’s their favorite time of year — myself included. The holidays can be hard for people for a number of reasons....

In The Queue #5: Female Empowerment

In The Queue #5: Female Empowerment

Terry Lee III December 9, 2020

Illustration by Elliot Burr Hello y’all! Thanks for tuning in! In this queue, we are going to look at some films with strong female roles. That might be the overarching theme, but we’ll skip...

Life After COVID-19: What I Expect We Should Be Expecting

Life After COVID-19: What I Expect We Should Be Expecting

Jacqueline Flickinger December 8, 2020

Illustration by Jocelyn Burton Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, it’s been an ongoing struggle of fears and unknowns. We are all stuck wondering: will things ever go back to normal? Unfortunately,...

Season of Justice: Carla Walker

Season of Justice: Carla Walker

Cassidy Gladieux December 7, 2020

Featured image courtesy kat wilcox from Pexels Carla Walker was described by her family and friends as the typical “all-American girl next door.” She had a bubbly personality, was an above-average...

Ending Where I Began

Ending Where I Began

Sarah McGinnis November 20, 2020

Illustration by Elliot Burr Growing up, I always imagined I would move out of my home state and study at a big college. I imagined myself taking the subway to class, roaming a busy city with textbooks...

Strong Opinions: The Bar Scene in Kent

Strong Opinions: The Bar Scene in Kent

Domenic Cregan November 19, 2020

Research for the following was performed with the utmost journalistic integrity and commitment to safety and truth. ZEPHYR In the warmer months, it’s nice. You can get a pitcher and sit out on...

A Day in the Life of a Musical Theatre Major

A Day in the Life of a Musical Theatre Major

Sierra Severt November 18, 2020

Featured image courtesy of Robert Miller Meet Robert Miller, affectionately known as Robbie, a junior musical theatre major here at Kent State. Alongside his Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre,...

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