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Taking it one step at a time: Things I wish I knew before coming to KSU

Aden Graves, Opinion Writer August 15, 2023

Entering college can bring a whirlwind of emotions, experiences and firsts. No more bell schedules… no more eight-class days…no more jam-packed lunchrooms. College is definitely a brand new experience....

Canva Illustration by Virginia Doherty

OPINION: SCOTUS shutdown of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan shows Supreme Court does not prioritize education

Virginia Doherty, Opinion Writer August 14, 2023

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan is often framed as a question of presidential powers and what a president’s authority truly entails. Throughout...

Kent State alumna Poppy Henrikson (left) and junior Polina Kisileva (right) work behind the counter at Scribbles Coffee Co. March 15, 2023. Scribbles Coffee Co. received several Best of Kent nominations and is located at 237 N. Water St.

How to find a job as a college student on and off campus

Erin Sullivan, Reporter August 14, 2023

The first year of college is filled with new exciting experiences, new classes and unfortunately new expenses. College is costly, so getting a job is not a bad idea. Luckily, finding employment on campus...

The art of the grocery list

The art of the grocery list

Chloe Robertson, Opinion Writer August 14, 2023

Growing up, every few weeks my mom would tell me to write down what I wanted from the grocery store. Each time she asked, I would roll my eyes in annoyance and tell her what I wanted instead of writing...

OPINION: Destigmatizing men’s mental health starts with us

Janson McNair, Opinion Writer August 9, 2023

I remember when I told my mom that I wanted to start seeing a therapist. I was 20 years old, and it marked a new beginning. I was a little bit less afraid to ask for help.  For too long, I thought...

OPINION: You don’t have to have it all figured out

Janson McNair, Opinion Writer July 27, 2023

In roughly three hundred and one days, I’ll be a college graduate. I’ll walk across the stage, shake the hand of the Dean and my academic career will come to an end. And I have no idea where I’ll...

Taylor Swift performing in front of 73,117 fans at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on June 17, 2023.

OPINION: A single weekend of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour exceeds NFL draft in economic impact

Katie Masko, Social Media Director June 29, 2023

It’s no secret that Taylor Swift is currently one of the most famous people on the planet. The Eras Tour is not only a blockbuster in ticket sales but has “Gorgeous” effects on the host city’s...

OPINION: Ohio House lawmakers proposing extremist right-wing rewrite of state social studies curriculum

Jeanne Melvin, Ohio Capital Journal May 17, 2023

Ohio Capital Journal -- Ohio’s legislative majority continues its dishonest attacks on democracy in the Buckeye State. House Bill 103 is a shameful attempt to micromanage Ohio K-12 educational curriculum...

OPINION: Harry Potter television adaptation, is less more?

OPINION: Harry Potter television adaptation, is less more?

Audrey Trevarthan, Opinion Writer May 16, 2023

Warner Bros announced on April 12 that “Harry Potter” is moving to television through streaming platform HBO Max, in collaboration with author J.K. Rowling. The show would be a decade long with one...

OPINION: The Radium Girls: A tragic result of sexism

Audrey Trevarthan, Opinion Writer May 13, 2023

Recently I was strolling through a store with some friends. They pointed out a clock that was bright neon green. The store was perfectly light, but the clock looked like it was glowing.  My mind instantly...

OPINION: Diary of the fat friend

Kaitlyn Finchler, Campus Editor May 11, 2023

Editor’s Note: The following article contains discussions of eating disorders and self-harm.  Walking down the halls of my middle school, I was 12 years old wearing a “Wizards of Waverly Place”...

OPINION: Stolen innocence: the faces of sexual assault

Grace Clarke, Opinion Writer May 8, 2023

Editor's Note: The following article contains discussions of sexual violence and assault. Chloe Wilson-Henline, one of the survivors featured in this article, serves as an opinion writer for The Kent...