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Students fall in love with Europe during ‘I (Heart) Travel’ week

Chelsey Milkovich February 14, 2014

Attendance reached its highest point during "I (Heart) Travel" week when students showed up on Wednesday for a day-long session on exploring Europe.  The event filled the fourth floor of the library with...

KSU faculty breaks down Valentine’s Day using psychology, biology applied conflict

Katherine Schaeffer February 13, 2014

Red roses, candy hearts and teddy bears: all symbols of the idealized version of romance associated with Valentine’s Day. The holiday represents a common perception of what love should be but fails to...

Students fall in love with Europe during ‘I (Heart) Travel’ week

Chelsey Milkovich February 13, 2014

Attendance reached its highest point during "I (Heart) Travel" week when students showed up on Wednesday for a day-long session on exploring Europe.  The event filled the fourth floor of the library with...

Opinion: Reversing roles

Neville Hardman February 13, 2014

On Valentine’s Day, it’s easy to want to get close to your significant other and watch a movie, but consider your selection carefully. Every romantic movie ever has a tired plot line: girl and guy...

BSR Beats: Week 5

Justin Graci February 12, 2014

"Your Deep Rest" — The Hotelier I have a hard time talking about this band because I just can’t find the right word that says how good they actually are. This song has some of the saddest and...

Andrea Berry, owner of Baked in the Village cafe downtown, talks to customers Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 12, 2014. Baked in the Village will participate in the Chocolate Walk downtown Saturday, giving away chocolate brownie cookies, pictured center in the display case.

A chocolaty cure for the cold

Katherine Nix February 12, 2014

The winter weather is taking its toll on everyone’s moods, but the people behind Main Street Kent think they have a solution.On Saturday, Feb. 15 from 2-5 p.m., the non-profit organization is hosting...

The Alex and Ani Energy jewelry collection has been the biggest seller at Gracy Lane this Valentine's Day season. The downtown shop has many gifts suitable for the holiday, including jewelry, bags, scarves, collectables and more.

Dig deeper into your heart, not your wallet

Melissa Puppo February 12, 2014

Many Kent State students see Valentine’s Day as a day to let their significant other know how much that person means to them. This could mean buying ‘I Love You’ cards, chocolate-covered strawberries...

Being in the "friend-zone" can affect mental health in the long term, said graduate student Molly Chapman.

Nice guys… end up on probation?

Blythe Alspaugh February 12, 2014

The friend zone – it’s a place described by Urban Dictionary to be, “What you attain after you fail to impress a woman you're attracted to.”For Meredith Kinder, it’s something completely different.“The...

Defining dating's gray area

Defining dating’s gray area

Katy Coduto February 12, 2014

No one casually enjoys watching his or her friends in relationships celebrating the greeting-card-manufactured day, and too few of us revel in our singleness for there to be a singles’ revolution. So...

Contact Melissa Puppo at mpuppo@kent.edu

Fitness Diary: Week 5

Melissa Puppo February 12, 2014

I hope by now you’re all feeling at least a little inspired by my weekly updates as I change my workout ways. I went through with my week of giving up mayonnaise and cheese, and I’m happy to announce...

Contact Melissa Puppo at mpuppo@kent.edu

Ask Mel: Don’t fret Valentine’s Day

Melissa Puppo February 12, 2014

This week, I’ve decided to go ahead and give advice about a special topic that relates to what’s on everyone’s mind and is this week’s theme: Valentine’s Day.If you are lucky to spend Friday...

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Katherine’s Flick Pick: ‘Dodgeball’

Katherine Nix February 12, 2014

Some remember this movie as though it came out a week ago, but it recently made the list of Buzzfeed’s movie celebrating their 10-year anniversary. “Dodgeball” features Vince Vaughn as a struggling...