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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,”...

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The harsh reality of Trump’s quixotic economic plan

Virginia Doherty, Columnist November 27, 2024

Many of president-elect Donald Trump’s goals and potential policies are controversial. His plans to build the wall, a confusing message on abortion, his isolationist stance on foreign conflicts and his...

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,...

Map of donations received throughout the 2020 Democratic primary, showing the majority of contributions going to Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and a small fraction of donations going to President Joe Biden, predominantly from his home state of Delaware. Canva illustration by Jackson Small.

Will the Democrats ever learn?

Jackson Small, Columnist November 19, 2024

Donald J. Trump will be the 47th president of the United States of America.  How did we let this happen?  While the simplest explanation is that America is not ready to elect a woman for president,...

Men used to go to war. Now, they make 'folk' music

Men used to go to war. Now, they make ‘folk’ music

Dylan Walker, Columnist November 14, 2024

Two summers ago, I was introduced to Noah Kahan via his 2022 studio album, “Stick Season.” With its raw and emotional lyrics, the album quickly captivated a diverse audience, spanning elements of pop,...

The best new movies to go see in theaters

Nicholas Keller, Columnist November 13, 2024

I watch A LOT of movies. If you know me, there’s no surprise there, but I also like to talk about them. In this modern day of age, streaming is the go-to for most Americans, leaving movie theaters struggling...

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Dancing to the top: ABC’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’ sees highest ratings in years

Matt Kiraly, Columnist November 12, 2024

Ballroom dance has always been a small community in the grand scheme of dance. But in 2005, something changed. ABC decided to take a risk and air an American version of the British show “Strictly...

An Open Letter to the Kent State community

Ken Poshedly November 6, 2024

This letter is in response to the Kent State football team and was submitted by Ken Poshedly, a class of 1974 graduate. The following letter was originally submitted to Todd A. Diacon, president of...

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The recession myth: There’s no need to stress

Virginia Doherty, Columnist November 1, 2024

Contrary to popular belief, the U.S. is not in a recession. The majority of U.S. residents believe that the U.S. is currently in a recession and has been for over a year. In reality, the last recession...

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The ignorance of abstention

Jackson Small, Columnist October 29, 2024

With the 2024 election around the corner, there is no shortage of organizations reminding you to vote. While this can start to feel redundant, there may never be a more important election than this year’s...

NBA season overview: Standings, awards and Finals predictions

NBA season overview: Standings, awards and Finals predictions

John Engoglia, Reporter October 22, 2024

The NBA season is right around the corner, and with it comes an abundance of teams that could make a lot of noise throughout the year.  Some teams will hope to build off of encouraging play while others...

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Gen Z mourns the loss of celebrity Liam Payne

Dylan Walker, Columnist October 19, 2024

Last week, the music world was rocked by the shocking news of Liam Payne’s death after a tragic fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A former member of the beloved pop boy band One Direction,...