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Contact Melissa Puppo at mpuppo@kent.edu.

Fitness Diary: Week 13

Melissa Puppo April 16, 2014

This week was great compared to the past few weeks.I worked out more than once — finally — and I got a full-body workout each time. Not only did I make a great effort to work out this week with a busy...

Contact Zac Younkins at zyounkin@kent.edu.

FXX show finds its voice in second season

Zac Younkins April 16, 2014

Jim Jefferies may not be a household name like other stand-up comedians, but he is one of the most insightful and legitimately funniest of his profession. Being that I am not an avid fan of stand-up comedy,...

Submitted by Robbie Puzzitiello

Kent State alumnus ‘pawns’ for donations

Katie Nix April 16, 2014

A Kent State alumnus has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund his new comic book series scheduled to be released in June.Robbie Puzzitiello, former host of Black Squirrel Radio’s show Rik and...

Photo by Leah Klafczynski

Higher education helps some find a higher power

Blythe Alspaugh April 16, 2014

Champaign Bounds didn’t plan on finding God when she came into college. Although she came from a strong Christian background, she didn’t want to identify as a Christian because of the seemingly bad...

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Katie’s Flick Pick: ‘Frozen’

Katie Nix April 16, 2014

I think the last time I binge-watched a Disney movie this many times I was four and “Hercules” had just come out on VHS. “Frozen,” which was released on Blu-ray and DVD just under a month ago,...

Illustration by LaQuan Davis

Drinking away deadlines

Lindsay Miller April 16, 2014

Senior political science major, Claire Thomas, frequents bars to help relieve stress during the school year.    “Bars are fun because you can go out and leave to go to others,” Thomas said. “But...

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Zac’s Flick Pick: ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’

Zac Younkins April 16, 2014

Ben Stiller is not known for his depth and wide acting range. In fact, it could be said he only plays two characters — the smart-ass somewhat uptight roles, and the complete opposite, like Derek Zoolander....

Contact Katy Coduto at kcoduto@kent.edu.  

Do you fit the Kent Bar Stereotypes?

Katy Coduto April 16, 2014

A night out in downtown Kent means hitting one of the city’s 18 bars — and, if we’re being honest, hitting more than one (and hitting at least one probably pretty hard). As you navigate the drinking...

Opinion: Choosing what you wear

Joyce Ng April 13, 2014

It’s that time of the year again — the weather is finally warming up and many university departments are hosting awards ceremonies to recognize the work that students have done throughout the school...

Opinion: Tuition Troubles

Albert Fisler April 10, 2014

As college students, we know very well the staggering cost of tuition as well as the hole it leaves in our wallets or the debt left to pay in the future.  However, we’ve all seen the benefit of a college...

KSUBuzz Columnist: CBS needs Colbert but doesn’t need the Report’s persona

Katy Coduto April 10, 2014

It’s official: Stephen Colbert is taking over for David Letterman at CBS’s “Late Show” starting next year. This comes only days after Letterman announced his retirement, and Colbert was almost...

Best ‘Game of Thrones’ character grows into unstable killer

Katy Coduto April 9, 2014

With just under seven million viewers watching, the world of Westeros returned to TV screens. Arya Stark is on her way to becoming the most viciously entertaining part of the show. If you’re new to Westeros...