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Ariana Grande proving she’s one of the greats

Gabby Seed September 6, 2016

One week ago, America’s musical stars came together at the event pop singer Ariana Grande refers to as “the prom” of the high-pressure industry: MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs).The night is always...

Students spend less time in class, drive up college costs

The Heritage Foundation September 6, 2016

As college students head back to school, parents and taxpayers — both groups increasingly subsidizing higher education — rightfully expect these students will work hard to make the most of this significant...

Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch/TNS Ohio State defensive back Rodjay Burns (29) dances around Bowling Green Falcons defensive back Romeo Masuku (12) and into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Ohio State won, 77-10.

Big Ten not so big after first weekend of college football

Matt Poe September 6, 2016

College football officially kicked off this weekend and if you’re like most fans, the anticipation building throughout months of recruitment, speculation and giddiness culminate for many that first weekend...

Kaepernick’s standoff

Ty Sugick August 31, 2016

Colin Kaepernick — the San Francisco 49ers quarterback entering his sixth season in the National Football League — has been the buzz of the sports world over the past week due to his part in taking...

The refugee “return to sender” crisis

Stephen D'Abreau August 31, 2016

By now, most people are aware of the so-called “refugee crisis,” where massive waves of refugees from the war-torn areas of Syria and Afghanistan have immigrated, as well as many other Muslim nations.The...

A Mag’s ‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts’ of back-to-school shopping

Payton Moore August 31, 2016

DO set yourself a reasonable budget. It’s back to school - not the Grammys. Finding the right pieces to work into your wardrobe doesn’t have to break the bank. Scout out the best back-to-school sales...

Colin Kaepernick sits on an island

Matt Poe August 30, 2016

The quarterback who made the most noise in the NFL this week didn’t do so by slinging three touchdowns or leading a game-winning drive with two minutes left in the game.San Francisco 49ers quarterback...

Campuses must counter assaults on game days

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette August 30, 2016

Jason Lindo, an economics professor at Texas A&M University, had a hunch about campus sexual assaults at Division I football schools and whether their rates were affected by big-game days. So he and...

Find your place in green space

Dylan Webb August 30, 2016

Another school year at Kent State means another set of new beginnings: new friends, new freedoms and new stresses. Incoming freshmen might find the stress of adapting to a new way of life particularly...

What Gene Wilder meant to me

Matt Poe August 30, 2016

For most people of my generation, the name Gene Wilder probably doesn’t ring a bell. But if I showed you a picture of the man, you’d more than likely recognize the curly haired, blue-eyed actor who...

‘Stranger Things’ brings a breath of fresh air in an issues-driven media

August 30, 2016

I logged on to Facebook this afternoon to find article after article lamenting the death of beloved actor Gene Wilder. My entire feed was packed with mourning and I found myself dragged into a tailspin...

Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach performs with Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive during Papa Roach’s set at the APMAs on Monday, July 18, 2016. 

The APMAS take on Columbus

Jenna Kuczkowski July 29, 2016

One night of the year, artists of the alternative music scene gather together to perform, receive awards and party. The result is a once in a lifetime experience for music fans across the nation.I’ve...