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Mitchell and I seal the deal. We headed to Gamestop to buy the PS4. 

One Step At A Time: Game On

Michael Reiner Columnist September 29, 2019

Playing outside was always a lot of work for me as a kid. My brother Mitchell and I grew up living in the country and we had an amazing yard.The catch was that playing outside wasn’t always fun and...

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Our View: Climate: There’s room for improvement

September 22, 2019

According to CBS News, millions of people around the world walked out of school and work to participate in the Global Climate Strike on Friday. We realize that corporations play a massive role in contributing...

Here I am in Kindergarten with Mitchell and our teacher Mrs. Stanley.

Opinion: One Step At A Time: Braces

Michael Reiner Columnist September 22, 2019

Putting on my shoes used to be a challenge for me when I was a child. My mom used to help me get ready for the day each morning. She would help stretch my hamstrings and Achilles tendons. Next, she would...

Climate change activist Greta Thunberg waves from the Malizia II boat in Plymouth, England, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. The 16-year-old climate change activist who has inspired student protests around the world will leave Plymouth, England, bound for New York in a high-tech but low-comfort sailboat.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, pool)

Opinion: Thank you, Greta!

Bill Wilen Guest Columnist September 18, 2019

While watching Amy Goodman's lengthy interview with Greta Thunberg on “Democracy Now!”, it dawned on me that she is getting so much attention on the issue of climate change while the United States...

Here's the guys and I at graduation. Left to right: Eric Sullivan, Mitchell Reiner, Christian Steff, Michael Reiner, Vinny Giordano. 

One Step At A Time: The guys

Michael Reiner Columnist September 18, 2019

Looking back on my life thus far, I think it’s safe to say I’ve made a lot of good friends. But there are four guys who have been there since the beginning, and I can’t imagine my life any other...

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Our View: Vapes vs. Cigarettes

According to the CDC, an estimated 14 percent of adults in the U.S. smoked cigarettes in 2017 compared to 15.5 percent in 2016 and 42.4 percent in 1965. Thirty-three percent of adults vape and use e-cigarettes,...

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September 11, 2019

On September 12, 2001, the editorial board of the Kent Stater wrote an opinion that called for revenge following the attacks at the Twin Towers, Pentagon and Shanksville. They wrote, “they are just awakening...

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Trump Administration’s double standard on vaping

Jarrett Theberge September 11, 2019

The recent wave of vaping related lung illnesses has caused everyone from vaping college students to concerned parents of high schoolers to question whether or not vaping is safer than cigarettes if safe...

Mitch and I won two TV2 'golden tape' awards last spring. I won the tape for Sports Department MVP and we both won the 'Best Sports Show' award for SportsCorner 2.0. 

One Step At A Time: A part of the team

Michael Reiner September 11, 2019

Being a part of the Kent State University Campus television station TV2 was always a goal of mine. I started my college career as a regional campus student at Kent State East Liverpool, so I was eagerly...

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Our view: Fireworks or field hockey?

Editorial Board September 8, 2019

Kent State took a huge hit in the world of public opinion when they suspended play of a field hockey game. The reason for the suspended game? According to comments made by players on the University of...

Here I am waiting in line at the register.

One Step At A Time: Standing In Line

Michael Reiner September 8, 2019

 There are very few things that bother me more than when I have to go grocery shopping. There’s so much walking and too many aisles to count. But don’t even get me started on waiting in lines at...

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Our View: Where does $20 get you?

Editorial Board September 4, 2019

In the near future, the university will take $20 out of your account to enhance mental health services on campus. No, it is not optional, and no, you don’t know what the money will be used for, neither...