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Andrew Atkins.

The things we lose, the things we find

Andrew Atkins January 17, 2018

A simple Google query lets me know that St. Anthony is, indeed, the patron saint of lost things.“Tony, Tony, come on down — something’s lost, and I need it found.”That’s the prayer my grandma...

America first?

Joseph Langan January 15, 2018

President Donald Trump ran on an “America First” platform, but the military budget he passed through a Republican-controlled Congress hardly reflects this.Today’s job market virtually requires Americans...

Bruno Beidacki.

What fuels us

Bruno Beidacki January 15, 2018

I arrived at the São Paulo International Airport Sunday at 10:41 p.m., Brazil time, as New Orleans Saints kicker Will Lutz had just kicked a field goal to put his team up one with 25 seconds remaining....

Andrew Atkins.

“Do you pray, son?”

Andrew Atkins January 15, 2018

At a medical appointment in November, the chiropractor peered down at me, my head in his hands, and posed a question: “Do you pray, son?”“No, not really,” I answered, a little bit more than concerned.“Well,...

Maddie Newingham

A terrible tax bill just in time for the holidays

Madison Newingham December 15, 2017

Merry Christmas to me — a terrible tax bill.Having to explain to devout traditional conservatives their party failed them has been quite challenging. On Dec. 1 at 2 a.m., 51 Senate Republicans passed...

Why J. Cole is one of the best rappers

Simon Hannig December 12, 2017

J. Cole of Fayetteville, North Carolina, is one of the best rappers in today’s game. He’s gone platinum with all four of his studio albums, which include “Cole World: The Sideline Story,” “Born...

Kyle Fitch

Looking ahead to the future of OLED displays

Kyle Fitch November 29, 2017

Organic light-emitting diodes, or OLEDs, are well on the way to changing how we look at technology.OLED displays are used in technology from laptops and cellphones to tablets and jumbotrons.The OLED, while...

Matthew Olienechak

Give in to the season of giving

Matthew Olienechak November 29, 2017

With the end of the semester fast approaching, the sweet release of winter break nears.A month off to relax and destress is needed by many students, allowing them to recharge their academic batteries.Most...

Henry Palattella

So, I hear you need a coach

Henry Palattella November 29, 2017

Dear Kent State Athletics,I hope this letter finds you well. I’m sure you’re very busy, and for good reason. You need to find a football coach!I saw on the press release you put out about the vacancy...

Mica Pflug

We all grow up in different ways

Mica Pflug November 26, 2017

There comes a time in every young person’s life when things start to move fast, and you begin to outgrow the things you are used to. You outgrow your car seat when you are little, your favorite pair...

Drew Taylor

Did you know we’re at war in Yemen?

Drew Taylor November 26, 2017

Are you aware the United States is currently fighting a war in Yemen?I’m going to guess the majority of readers do not. To be completely honest, neither did I until recently. But, once again, America...

Maddie Newingham

A letter to feminists

Madison Newingham November 26, 2017

In light of watching an episode of “The West Wing,” where a few women scolded another woman on the show for being a “stiletto” or “lipstick” feminist, I want to take this space to reorient...