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OUR VIEW: Sparking coverage of the Amazon fires

Editorial Board August 25, 2019

The first time we read about the Amazon rainforest fires last week, it was not through platforms we expected like CNN, CBS or the New York Times. We read most of the information on Twitter and Facebook....

My dad Bill likes to ride his bike as well.

One step at a time: Keeping Balance

Michael Reiner August 22, 2019

OPINION I am now a senior in college and I couldn’t be happier. This is going to be an amazing year, but I have to keep my priorities in check and have a balanced lifestyle. My grandma maintains balance...

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Opinion: Five things to do before you graduate

Abigail Miller August 8, 2019

Just like any phase in life, there are things you must experience while in college. Yes, we’re here to study and blah, blah, blah...but as a second-semester senior, I can tell you that if you don’t...

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One step at a time: Find your resources

Michael Reiner August 2, 2019

OPINIONI am a person with a disability, so sometimes I need help with things. Some of these things are simple, and some of them are time consuming.But one thing is for sure: If I need assistance, I have...

My buddy Zach Kibler and I during the first night of the Ohio Youth Leadership Forum. Zach loves the Cleveland Browns, so he gave me some friendly trash talk after the speech!

One step at a time: Youth Leadership Forum

Michael Reiner July 21, 2019

OPINION  Leadership is a very interesting term. We all kind of have an idea about what it is, but leadership is a word that could have lots of meanings to different people. The dictionary defines leadership...

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Opinion: Finding hope after 2016

Abigail Miller July 2, 2019

My ears are hot. My face is warm. I’m excited. You’d think we were waiting for the Grammys to start, or possibly even attending them, but no, we’re waiting for the first Democratic debate to begin. We’ve...

Kathy Lewis and I walking up the stairs during my last therapy visit.

Opinion: One step at a time: PT

Michael Reiner June 27, 2019

It is always important that we look back and remember the people that gave us a helping hand. I used to really struggle with getting my shoes on. It would take an extra 15 minutes for my mom to stretch...

This is the steering knob that I use. I do believe that it is a very cool looking accessory.

Opinion: One Step At A Time-Driving

Michael Reiner June 10, 2019

I have always viewed myself as a very lucky person. I am lucky because I have pretty much done everything that I set out to do. However, one thing that was somewhat in question was driving. My family...

East Liverpool was one of my favorite places to compete in. In this photo, I am heading down the final stretch of the 400m. This is one of my favorite track photos.

OPINION: One step at a time: Down the straightaway

Michael Reiner May 29, 2019

I always had a strong desire to participate in sports growing up. I’m sure that everyone has dreams about being like their favorite athlete. I had dreams about this as well, but I mostly just wanted...

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo tries to drive past Houston Rockets' James Harden during the second half on March 7, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Opinion: Giannis is here to save the NBA

Sean Blevins May 23, 2019

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is well on his way to becoming the face of the NBA and he is two wins away from clinching his first Finals appearance.The “Greek Freak” is just getting...

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OPINION: Why are we still obsessed with the royal family?

Alex Cala May 5, 2019

The tabloids are ablaze with rumors about the royal family; Meghan Markle and Prince Harry just had a baby, Prince William is reportedly embroiled in an infidelity scandal and recent Instagram activity...

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REFLECTION: Learning it all again

Cameron Gorman May 2, 2019

This is my last column for the Stater. And I think I’m only realizing now how much that hurts. This space has been, for me, a kind of sacred space — a clearing in the woods, lush with flowers. A quiet...

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