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OPINION: Despite Cohen testimony, impeachment talk is somewhat premature

Alex Cala March 1, 2019

If you could quantify the rage and backlash directed at President Trump since January 20, 2017, it would be enough to initiate impeachment proceedings a thousand times over.Unfortunately, outrage does...

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OPINION: Why controversies over “Green Book” matter

Sony Ton-Aime March 1, 2019

Last Sunday, “Green Book” won the Academy Award for Best Picture. This provoked strong reactions from both movie critics and moviegoers like myself. Since I know almost nothing about filmmaking, I...

Brian Dureiko (11) and Andrew Rackley hug after the Kent State Lacrosse Club beat Penn State Altoona 9-5 on Saturday, April 29, 2017. The Flashes won the Midwest conference with the victory. 

OPINION: new lacrosse shot clock a necessary change

Owen MacMillan February 28, 2019

A month into the 2019 NCAA men’s lacrosse season, fans have noticed a huge change in how the game is timed this season.This past off-season, the NCAA added an 80-second shot clock at the start of every...

OPINION: Stories untold: How refugees, immigrants are giving back

Shams Mustafa February 27, 2019

We’ve all heard about the “American dream.” But what is this “American dream?” Writer and historian James Truslow Adams explained it in his best-selling 1931 book “Epic of America” as “that...

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REFLECTION: The girl with the red leather jacket

Shelbie Goulding February 27, 2019

The most unique item of clothing I own has to be my leather jacket. It’s not a generic biker style jacket either. It’s hot red – the color of a maraschino cherry. The fit is perfect, not too snug...

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OPINION: Story time with beloved Sen. Brown

Scott Rainey February 27, 2019

About a year ago, I was walking with other interns into the basement of the U.S. Capitol, excited to meet the senator we would be working for: Sen. Sherrod Brown. He found us, walked us onto the Senate...

Frank Robinson, left, greets Hank Aaron before a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians, May 27, 2017, in Cleveland. Robinson was MLB’s first African-American manager.

OPINION: Mr. Robinson’s legacy

Dante Centofanti February 27, 2019

“Heroes get remembered but legends never die.” The phrase, uttered by Babe Ruth in “The Sandlot,” has become the unofficial official rallying cry for a generation of baseball fans. The moment I...

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OPINION: Let’s talk about death, baby! (and eco burials)

Cameron Gorman February 25, 2019

 I think a great way to get to know someone is to ask them how they’d like to be buried. Why waste time with an icebreaker about favorite ice cream flavors when you could just dive in to a common, shared...

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OPINION: Tourney before the tourney

Tanner Castora February 24, 2019

When it comes to college athletics, I swear the word I hear most is some form of the word “fair.” “These college athletes should be paid, it’s not fair!”“The college football playoff leaves...

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OPINION: Fear the Beard: Why James Harden should be named NBA MVP

Sean Blevins February 24, 2019

The NBA MVP race is uber competitive right now and there are three very close candidates for top honors. That said, I think the award belongs to James Harden this year with Giannis Antetokounmpo in a very...

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OPINION: Smollett incident is indicative of other problems

Alex Cala February 22, 2019

With the rise of social media has come the era of instant judgement; no longer can someone simply read about a major event or trend and let their thoughts gestate a little.Instead, after this person ingests...

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REFLECTION: Looking for heritage

Lyric Aquino February 20, 2019

When I look into the mirror I see a wide nose, rounded cheeks, large lips and dark brown eyes that look like puddles of melted dark chocolate. My skin, brown like toasted almonds, is the first thing most...

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