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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is common, and it usually starts to take effect when the weather starts to change.

Seasonal depression looms as winter hits

Janson McNair, Photo assistant December 12, 2023

 With winter break quickly approaching, the beginning of the colder months can cause a serious mental toll for some college students. According to the National Education Association, more than 60%...

‘DeStress Fest’ invites students to take a breather amid finals week

‘DeStress Fest’ invites students to take a breather amid finals week

Janson McNair, Photo assistant December 12, 2023

Alongside the library Communications Office, the Student Multimedia Studio (SMS) helped put together a destress event for students Monday, allowing them to take a mental break from the demands of finals...

The different gender based pricing of razors at Ravenna Walmart.

The pink tax: gender-norms, price discrimination and tariffs

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital assistant November 26, 2023

There is no sales tax on menstrual products in Ohio, but the “pink tax” didn’t disappear. The pink tax originated as a phrase describing the tax on menstrual hygiene products, such as sanitary...

A student plays video game Hogwarts Legacy.

The effects video games have on mental health

Molly Hoffer, Digital Tech November 25, 2023

Video games have been around now for more than 30 years. However, people are just now beginning to conduct research on the correlation between video games and mental health.  According to the American...

A Thanksgiving meal is shared at an American friend’s house.

International students share Thanksgiving plans

Yui Kaichi, Reporter November 23, 2023

Thanksgiving break started Nov. 22, and while many domestic students traveled back home, many international students planned to spend Thanksgiving break traveling, staying on campus, visiting an American...

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Faculty members share opinions on new executive order regarding AI usage

Molly Hoffer, Digital Tech November 19, 2023

On Oct. 30, the White House issued an executive order outlining the ways in which Artificial Intelligence could be safely developed and used. The executive order stated that “Artificial Intelligence...

Student entrepreneurs participate in tabling at the "Pitch & Ponder Showcase" in the Design and Innovation Hub on Thursday.

Student entrepreneurs show off their businesses at ‘Pitch & Ponder Showcase’

Chloe Wilson-Henline, Reporter November 17, 2023

Student entrepreneurs lined the bottom floor of the Design and Innovation Hub preparing to show off their small businesses at the “Pitch and Ponder Showcase” Thursday.  LaunchNET hosted the event,...

Students discuss their reasons for studying abroad at the first "Education Across Borders" meeting hosted by ISC and SGC.

International Student Council and Society of Global Cultures kicks off first event

Yui Kaichi, Reporter November 16, 2023

The International Student Council and The Society of Global Cultures kicked off their first event, “Education Across Borders,” where students discussed their experiences receiving an education abroad...

The Green Zone Living-Learning Community takes place at Dunbar Hall at 225 Midway Dr.

Sustainability Living-Learning Community seeks more participants to spread sustainable awareness

Ella Katona, Reporter November 15, 2023

The Green Zone: a Sustainability Community occurs in Dunbar Hall throughout the school year and has various events aimed for students interested in sustainability and to meet other students with similar...

Joseph Giffen is the associate director of Career Exploration and Development.

Acing a remote interview: Career Exploration and Development associate director shares advice

Chloe Wilson-Henline, Reporter November 14, 2023

Remote interviewing remains popular among employers even after the peak of COVID. A recent survey conducted by Indeed found 93% of companies that were surveyed intended to continue with remote interviewing.  Associate...

Art work of local artist at Popped! Ravenna location 232 W Main St.

Ravenna business opens new revolving art exhibition

Patrick Creedon, Reporter November 13, 2023

Downtown Ravenna welcomed a new revolving art space at their local snack spot Popped! in October with hopes to bring in artists and patrons from all over Ohio. Popped! is a snack and sweets store with...

Eastway, one of Kent States dining halls, 17 Eastway Dr., Kent, OH.

Dining hall prepares for Thanksgiving Feast

Kylee Coles, Reporter November 10, 2023

Students with a meal plan who are staying on or near campus during Thanksgiving break can order a traditional holiday meal to be picked up Nov. 22, as announced by the university’s Culinary Services. On...

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