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Super Bowl halftime shows bring power to football stadiums

Super Bowl halftime shows bring power to football stadiums

Nicholas Keller, Columnist February 10, 2025

Do you remember when Lady Gaga skydived off the stadium roof? Or when Rihanna revealed her baby bump mid-performance? How about The Weeknd’s backup dancers and their face bandages?  The Super Bowl...

Donald Trump pushes fascist agenda during his first week of presidency

Donald Trump pushes fascist agenda during his first week of presidency

Jackson Small, Columnist February 7, 2025

In a storm of executive orders, the first week of Donald Trump’s second term has come to a close. On Jan. 20 alone, President Trump signed 26 executive orders, more than any other president on their...

TikTok became temporarily unavailable for about 12 hours on Jan. 18, 2025.

The U.S. TikTok ban attacks freedom of speech and expression

Peter Caram, Columnist February 5, 2025

The beginning of 2025 has been very eventful, especially in the media world. One of the biggest media issues is the U.S. TikTok ban that was set in motion after the Supreme Court upheld a ruling banning...

Kent State’s lack of winter weather protocol causes student stress

Chloe Porter, Columnist February 5, 2025

With winter making itself known, many students are forced to brave the cold to get to classes. However, as temperatures drop, so does the university’s commitment to student safety.  Campus walkways...

I’m autistic -- Elon Musk performed a Nazi salute

I’m autistic — Elon Musk performed a Nazi salute

Stone O’Bryant, Columnist February 4, 2025

Since President Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 19, many people within the right wing have claimed that Elon Musk is autistic. Why, one may ask? Because during his inaugural speech, Musk performed a Nazi...

Kadin McElwain is an autistic student majoring in communications theory at Kent State. A writer and activist, his capabilities were questioned due to who he was. But thanks to his supportive parents, he proved the naysayers wrong.

How sensitivities and routines affect food preferences when you’re neurodivergent

Kadin McElwain January 14, 2025

One Thursday morning, while I was sitting down with my family for breakfast, a plate of protein pancakes lay before us. I’m not the biggest fan of food like oats, nuts and peanut butter, so I was...

Illustration by Emily Riebe

‘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,”...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

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...