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Waitt vs. Kent State University

August 2, 2020

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Forecasts show Tropical Storm Isaias making landfall between Charleston, SC, and Myrtle Beach Monday overnight.

Tropical Storm Isaias to ride Florida’s east coast, bringing high winds and heavy rain

CNN -- Florida began to feel the effects Sunday of a powerful storm that's inching in the state's direction -- and is expected to hug its east coast until Monday.Tropical Storm Isaias was located about...

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Pompeo says Trump to take broad action on Chinese software

Cathy Bussewitz, AP August 2, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to take action on a what he sees as a broad array of national security risks presented by software connected to the Chinese Communist Party, Secretary of...

The short-form video app TikTok could soon see a shakeup of its corporate structure as it confronts mounting criticism from politicians in the US over ties to its Chinese parent company.

Q&A: What would a US ban on Chinese-owned app TikTok mean?

Anne D-Innocenzio, AP August 1, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump says he wants to take action to ban TikTok, a popular Chinese-owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship concerns.The threat comes...

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Troy Pierson August 1, 2020

Located off the towpath in Peninsula, Szalay’s Farm & Market offers fresh produce and a place to rest. Photo by Troy Pierson.

park rangers

Troy Pierson August 1, 2020

Park rangers Cami Miller (right) and Erin Walters (left) set up a pop-up exhibit on fishing by Lock 29 in Peninsula to provide information and educate visitors on park services. These exhibits are no-touch...

franklin mills

Troy Pierson August 1, 2020

Franklin Mills Riveredge Park offers a scenic view of the Cuyahoga River and Downtown Kent area. Photo by Troy Pierson.

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Troy Pierson August 1, 2020

Children play underneath the covered bridge in Peninsula, Ohio. 

Children play underneath the covered bridge in Peninsula, Ohio. 

Everything Kent COVID-19 outdoor entertainment guide

The COVID-19 pandemic made its impact throughout the summer with the cancellation of major public events such as festivals, concerts and other tourist attractions. While the current situation may have...

College doesn’t equal stress: Learning to relax in college

Lydia Taylor (Thrive collab) July 31, 2020

“School is everything.”This might be a common phrase that you hear once you get into college, and the people saying that aren’t necessarily wrong. You’re here for a purpose: to achieve your goals...

blogs from six feet away

Blogs from six feet away: Easy quarantine recipes you can make right now

In a time when most of us probably don’t like the idea of going to the grocery store, or even out of the house for that matter, but still need variety in our foods, I have you covered. Whether you feel...

zoom makeup

Nine steps to achieve the perfect Zoom makeup look (you’re welcome)

In our current global climate, we’ve seen the rising popularity of online school and working from home. This often entails the inescapable uniform of sweatpants, but every once in a while a virtual meeting...