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A college student’s guide to horror films for every semester struggle

A college student’s guide to horror films for every semester struggle

Alexis Hood, Writer October 21, 2025

College life has its own brand of horror: sleepless nights, creeping deadlines and the uneasy quietness of homesickness. Yet, for those willing to look closely, horror films can do more than frighten —...

Episode 4: Nutty about 'Wicked' and Paul Tazewell

Episode 4: Nutty about ‘Wicked’ and Paul Tazewell

The Burr Magazine October 20, 2025

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'The Life of a Showgirl' dissected with The Brainchild Podcast

‘The Life of a Showgirl’ dissected with The Brainchild Podcast

The Burr Magazine October 20, 2025

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Kent Pride Fest tote bags hang in Kent Pride's booth at Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 18, 2025.

What downtown Kent’s Rainbow Weekend and No Kings protests have in common

Rebekah Hiles, Writer & Photographer October 20, 2025

Oct. 18 was arguably the busiest day for Downtown Kent’s Rainbow Weekend event.  Starting at 11 a.m. with the Visibility is Victory 5K and ending at 9 p.m. after the “Joy Unshaken” closing reception,...

During the No Kings protest, the Kent community gathered on Water Street, protesting Donald Trump's presidency on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

PHOTO GALLERY: Kent community comes together for No Kings protest

Adriana Gasiewski and Natalia Griffiths October 19, 2025

Indivisible, a grassroots organization with the mission to defeat the Trump agenda and who organized the No Kings 2 Day of Defiance  Rally and March protest, announced that nearly 7 million people...

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Surviving Kent State Diaries part 2: 100 ways to lose immunity

Quinn Schafer, Writer October 15, 2025

In the last part of my “Surviving Kent State Diaries,” I, Quinn Schafer, a then-sophomore English major, was “marooned on an island” with 13 fellow castaways to compete for the title of sole survivor....

Quinn’s thoughts on jumping spiders: The criminally underrated, perfect dorm pet

Quinn’s thoughts on jumping spiders: The criminally underrated, perfect dorm pet

Quinn Schafer, Writer October 15, 2025

Moving away for college and into a first dorm or apartment represents a huge shift for young adults. As a result, many young people crave the companionship of an apartment or dorm pet to share their...

REVIEW: Can’t a showgirl be happy?

REVIEW: Can’t a showgirl be happy?

Adriana Gasiewski, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2025

From March 17, 2023, to Dec. 8, 2024, singer and songwriter Taylor Swift captivated audiences at “The Eras Tour” in rhinestone-studded costumes, performed choreographed routines in heels and sang her...

Plants inside the Herrick Conservatory, Sept. 26. 2025.

A tour around Kent State’s Herrick Conservatory

Rebekah Hiles, Writer & Photographer October 10, 2025

The Herrick Conservatory is a large greenhouse connected to the north side of Cunningham Hall and is named in honor of Art and Margaret Herrick, emeritus faculty members at Kent State.   “Dr....

Rafaela’s fall book recommendations

Rafaela’s fall book recommendations

Rafaela Tomal Reis, Writer October 9, 2025

Leaves are starting to change colors, the semester is rushing by quickly and a new season is already knocking at our door. The air is growing cooler, the nights are growing longer and the world around...

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Part 1 of the Surviving Kent State Diaries: Let the games begin

Quinn Schafer, Writer & Copy Editor October 8, 2025

When I pull open the door to Bowman Hall Feb. 9, 2025, I am both convinced I am going to be the most pathetic survivor to ever set foot on Kent State’s campus and that I have the wits to outwit, outplay...

The summer books turned into blockbusters

The summer books turned into blockbusters

Lindsay Collier, Writer October 7, 2025

Book-to-screen adaptations seem to be all the craze in recent years solidifying cultural moments, sparking conversations and defining trends. These fresh adaptations have been seen all over Internet feeds....

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