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The Burr Magazine

The Student News Site of Kent State University

The Burr Magazine

The Egg Burner: Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

The Egg Burner: Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

Morgan Smith February 14, 2020

Hey there! If you’re new here, welcome to The Egg Burner: a no-judgement safe space where you can work on your cooking skills (if you want). If you’re a returning reader, thanks for coming back!...

Speakeasy Sounds #2

Speakeasy Sounds #2

Terry Lee III February 13, 2020
Speakeasy Sounds features artists that do not necessarily fit within pop culture. These artists will probably never find pop culture’s spotlight; nevertheless, they deserve it. Thus, these artists remain …Speakeasy Sounds.
Newbie Noelle: How I Incorporate New, Fun Challenges into my Week

Newbie Noelle: How I Incorporate New, Fun Challenges into my Week

Noelle Grimm February 12, 2020

Since the spring semester is starting to pick up, I wanted to focus this week’s tasks on the activities I really enjoy but don’t have a lot of time for. I have found that when I deliberately set aside...

America’s War with Iran: Should You Be Worried About The Draft?

America’s War with Iran: Should You Be Worried About The Draft?

Jacqueline Flickinger February 12, 2020

Featured image by Porapak Apichodilok from Pexels Point of view: It is 2020. Australian bushfires have wiped out the Outback, the coronavirus is spreading, Kobe has died in a helicopter...

Evaluating Productivity & Making for Meaningful Study

Evaluating Productivity & Making for Meaningful Study

Emma Andrus February 12, 2020

Illustration by Drew Donovan I’ve never been one to exercise the most consistent study habits. I don’t create calendars reminding me to keep to a particular schedule. I don’t have any “tried...

Why I Came to Kent State from New York City

Why I Came to Kent State from New York City

Jason Cohen February 10, 2020

A lot of people hate small talk, and as of late, I am one of them. As a senior in my fourth year of college, it has lost its novelty. My least favorite question recently is: “Where are you from?”  Here...

Kent State junior becomes TikTok famous

Kent State junior becomes TikTok famous

Kaitlyn Finchler February 10, 2020

A Kent State junior has over 36,000 followers on TikTok. Jake, also known as @sir.mclovin, has been making TikToks since Oct. 2019.  Jake has videos ranging from Fortnite dances to his most recent...

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What love language best describes you?

Lillianna Difini February 5, 2020

Valentine’s Day is a special day dedicated to proving to your loved ones just how much they mean to you. Oftentimes, love and value on Valentine’s Day is demonstrated through decorative cards, special...

Illustration by Maryrose Ceccarelli

Music’s “biggest night” continues to let viewers down

Augusta Battoclette February 5, 2020

Illustration by Maryrose Ceccarelli It is no secret that the Grammys are controversial, with critics claiming they box black artists into the rap category and refuse to nominate women in...

Speakeasy Sounds #1

Speakeasy Sounds #1

Terry Lee III February 3, 2020
Speakeasy Sounds features artists that do not necessarily fit within pop culture. These artists will probably never find pop culture’s spotlight; nevertheless, they deserve it. Thus, these artists remain …Speakeasy Sounds.
The Egg Burner: 3-Ingredient Teriyaki Chicken

The Egg Burner: 3-Ingredient Teriyaki Chicken

Morgan Smith February 3, 2020
I am on a mission to learn to cook simple meals on a budget, and I want to take you on that journey with me. If you are insecure about your cooking abilities as well, I hope you know that I’ve got your back. Let’s learn from and laugh about our failures instead of becoming defeated by them—together.
Newbie Noelle: How I Incorporate New, Fun Challenges into my Week

Newbie Noelle: How I Incorporate New, Fun Challenges into my Week

Noelle Grimm February 1, 2020

The average college week is usually mundane. For me, it’s just a constant cycle of going to class, drinking coffee, sleeping, and—if I’m feeling adventurous—walking in the cold to get an unsatisfying...

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