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‘Tis the season for seasonal depression: A guide to dealing with the winter blues

Nicholas Keller, Columnist December 5, 2024

The great and powerful Taylor Swift once said, “Gray November; I've been down since July. Motion capture; put me in a bad light.” The lyrics, which are from her and Bon Iver’s song “Evermore,”...

Here’s who the Kent State athletics teams have signed this year

Here’s who the Kent State athletics teams have signed this year

John Hilber, John Engoglia, and Demetri Manousos December 4, 2024

National signing day hit Kent State, as well as the nation, Nov. 13. The day is dedicated to high school students committing to colleges across the nation to further their academic and athletic aspirations. Many...

Who did the football team sign on National Signing Day?

Who did the football team sign on National Signing Day?

Demetri Manousos, Reporter December 4, 2024

Year three of the Kenni Burns era has begun with 23 commits and 156.15 points, which is good enough for fourth in the Mid-American Conference, according to 247Sports. The average point value for each recruit...

Students share holiday gift ideas for the busy college student

Savannah Carroll, Reporter December 1, 2024

Finding the perfect gift for a college student can be tricky — balancing practicality, style and a touch of fun is not easy. Whether they’re begging for the new iPhone, decking out their dorm or just...

The Kent Skates ice rink was once located on East Erie Street in downtown Kent between Route 59 and South Depeyster Street. 

Kent Skates is closed for good: What will take its place?

Lauren Cohen, Beat Reporter November 27, 2024

Downtown Kent’s free outdoor ice rink has closed for good, leaving a hole downtown this winter season for locals and college students. Out with the old, in with the new After opening in November...

Bridging the divide: Keeping family peaceful despite political differences

Bridging the divide: Keeping family peaceful despite political differences

Nicholas Keller, Columnist November 26, 2024

Nov. 6, a date you all remember. Whether the election results pleased you or not, political opinions vary across America. The presidential election, which happens to fall on the same month as Thanksgiving,...

Eboni Pringle will be named senior vice president for student life, effective Dec. 1.

Eboni Pringle to be named senior vice president for student life

Lauren Bischof, Beat reporter November 22, 2024

Effective Dec. 1, Eboni Pringle, Ph.D. will be named the senior vice president for student life after assuming the position on an interim basis in August 2023. “I am honored to serve in this capacity,”...

FAFSA is now open for students

Jillian Flack and Aden Graves November 22, 2024

Students are now able to complete the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which was officially released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education, 10 days before its Dec....

A Texas flag is displayed in an elementary school in Murphy, Texas, in December 2020.

Texas school board approves optional curriculum that incorporates Bible lessons for K-5 classes

Amanda Musa and Zoe Sottile, CNN November 22, 2024

(CNN) — Public schools in Texas now have the option to use a new, state-written curriculum infused with Bible stories after the state’s school board voted in favor of the material on Friday. A...

The US Supreme Court is seen on the first day of a new term on October 7 in Washington, DC.

Supreme Court takes up major appeal testing power of federal agencies

John Fritze, CNN November 22, 2024

(CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to wade into a fight over Congress’ ability to delegate power to federal agencies — opening the next chapter in a decadeslong effort by conservatives and...

Tulsi Gabbard speaks before Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in October in New York.

Trump’s intel pick was placed on government watch list for overseas travel and foreign connections

(CNN) — Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the intelligence community, was briefly placed on a Transportation Security Administration list that prompts additional security screening before...

A donation box for the Love on the Run Clothing Drive is located at the Student Multicultural Center lounge in the Student Center.

Love on the Run Clothing Drive brings support to Cleveland families

Courtney Simpson, Reporter November 21, 2024

The fifth annual Love on the Run Clothing Drive will provide Thanksgiving meals, free clothing, hygiene packages and much more to those in need, with a goal of helping to brighten the holiday season for...

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