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The refugee “return to sender” crisis

Stephen D'Abreau August 31, 2016

By now, most people are aware of the so-called “refugee crisis,” where massive waves of refugees from the war-torn areas of Syria and Afghanistan have immigrated, as well as many other Muslim nations.The...

A Mag’s ‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts’ of back-to-school shopping

Payton Moore August 31, 2016

DO set yourself a reasonable budget. It’s back to school - not the Grammys. Finding the right pieces to work into your wardrobe doesn’t have to break the bank. Scout out the best back-to-school sales...

Colin Kaepernick sits on an island

Matt Poe August 30, 2016

The quarterback who made the most noise in the NFL this week didn’t do so by slinging three touchdowns or leading a game-winning drive with two minutes left in the game.San Francisco 49ers quarterback...

Campuses must counter assaults on game days

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette August 30, 2016

Jason Lindo, an economics professor at Texas A&M University, had a hunch about campus sexual assaults at Division I football schools and whether their rates were affected by big-game days. So he and...

Find your place in green space

Dylan Webb August 30, 2016

Another school year at Kent State means another set of new beginnings: new friends, new freedoms and new stresses. Incoming freshmen might find the stress of adapting to a new way of life particularly...

What Gene Wilder meant to me

Matt Poe August 30, 2016

For most people of my generation, the name Gene Wilder probably doesn’t ring a bell. But if I showed you a picture of the man, you’d more than likely recognize the curly haired, blue-eyed actor who...

‘Stranger Things’ brings a breath of fresh air in an issues-driven media

August 30, 2016

I logged on to Facebook this afternoon to find article after article lamenting the death of beloved actor Gene Wilder. My entire feed was packed with mourning and I found myself dragged into a tailspin...

Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach performs with Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive during Papa Roach’s set at the APMAs on Monday, July 18, 2016. 

The APMAS take on Columbus

Jenna Kuczkowski July 29, 2016

One night of the year, artists of the alternative music scene gather together to perform, receive awards and party. The result is a once in a lifetime experience for music fans across the nation.I’ve...

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Opinion: Social media forever changes the campaign process

Benjamin VanHoose July 15, 2016

If this election year had a cheesy politician’s slogan, it would likely read, “2016: A Campaign Season Like No Other.”That’s because this time around, with the advent of social media, candidates...

Opinion: Every vote counts

Stephen Means June 24, 2016

For some odd reason, many young people choose not to vote in elections.Their excuse? That their "one vote will not make a difference."The problem with this is that—though I believe there is truth behind...

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NBA Finals showcases lopsided victories

Stephen Means June 9, 2016

The 2016 NBA Finals haven't been what can be considered to be competitive. Instead, fans have witnessed two of the best teams in the NBA display why home court advantage plays a major role in postseason...

Dylan Webb is a teaching English as a second language major. Contact him at dwebb13@kent.edu.

Opinion: May 4 remembrance in prayer

Dylan Webb May 4, 2016

It’s that time of year again where the flowers are out, the weather is briefly warm and students are frazzled by finals. Then again, there’s something to remember that’s a part of not only the history...

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