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Annemarie, her boyfriend and the band after Queen Nation performed for Mentor Rocks free concert series.

OPINION: There’s nothing quite like free concerts in the summer

Annemarie Karabinus, Opinion Writer August 21, 2023

Summer. Live music, free events and a carefree attitude. This is what summer is all about.  This summer, I went to a concert put on by Mentor Rocks, a free concert series during the summer hosted...

OPINION: America does not rest on the shoulders of the President alone

Janson McNair, Opinion Writer August 20, 2023

Last month, when the Supreme Court rejected President Biden’s student debt relief program, I can’t say that I was surprised. Last year, it was abortion, and now, alongside an ambitious debt relief...

OPINION: Your loneliness does not define you

Janson McNair, Opinion Writer August 18, 2023

Every now and then, I find myself walking across campus. One day, I stopped in front of the library for a moment and noticed a banner hanging on the building. It read, “You Belong Here.” For most...

Erin Sullivan, a journalism major now in her fifth year at Kent State, stands in front of the sign to her freshman year dorm building in 2019.

Feeling lonely? You’re not alone

Erin Sullivan, Reporter August 17, 2023

Kent State was not a popular choice at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School in Chicago, Illinois. this time, I grew homesick and missed my high school friends. In fact,...

Illustration by Clare Rodgers / The Kent Stater

Six things first-year students should know for success

Destiny Torres, Opinion Writer August 16, 2023

The first year of college can be stressful, nerve-wracking and downright scary. The beginning of the year comes with a lot of changes for a fresh-faced, recent high school graduate: packing up their bags,...

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Taking it one step at a time: Things I wish I knew before coming to KSU

Aden Graves, Opinion Writer August 15, 2023

Entering college can bring a whirlwind of emotions, experiences and firsts. No more bell schedules… no more eight-class days…no more jam-packed lunchrooms. College is definitely a brand new experience....

Canva Illustration by Virginia Doherty

OPINION: SCOTUS shutdown of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan shows Supreme Court does not prioritize education

Virginia Doherty, Opinion Writer August 14, 2023

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan is often framed as a question of presidential powers and what a president’s authority truly entails. Throughout...

Kent State alumna Poppy Henrikson (left) and junior Polina Kisileva (right) work behind the counter at Scribbles Coffee Co. March 15, 2023. Scribbles Coffee Co. received several Best of Kent nominations and is located at 237 N. Water St.

How to find a job as a college student on and off campus

Erin Sullivan, Reporter August 14, 2023

The first year of college is filled with new exciting experiences, new classes and unfortunately new expenses. College is costly, so getting a job is not a bad idea. Luckily, finding employment on campus...

The art of the grocery list

The art of the grocery list

Chloe Robertson, Opinion Writer August 14, 2023

Growing up, every few weeks my mom would tell me to write down what I wanted from the grocery store. Each time she asked, I would roll my eyes in annoyance and tell her what I wanted instead of writing...

OPINION: Destigmatizing men’s mental health starts with us

Janson McNair, Opinion Writer August 9, 2023

I remember when I told my mom that I wanted to start seeing a therapist. I was 20 years old, and it marked a new beginning. I was a little bit less afraid to ask for help.  For too long, I thought...

OPINION: You don’t have to have it all figured out

Janson McNair, Opinion Writer July 27, 2023

In roughly three hundred and one days, I’ll be a college graduate. I’ll walk across the stage, shake the hand of the Dean and my academic career will come to an end. And I have no idea where I’ll...

Taylor Swift performing in front of 73,117 fans at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on June 17, 2023.

OPINION: A single weekend of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour exceeds NFL draft in economic impact

Katie Masko, Social Media Director June 29, 2023

It’s no secret that Taylor Swift is currently one of the most famous people on the planet. The Eras Tour is not only a blockbuster in ticket sales but has “Gorgeous” effects on the host city’s...

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