My mom used to joke about how everyone but me cried when I moved into college. She always laughed while she said it and patted my shoulder affectionately, but I think there was some hidden worry beneath...
The first year of college can be stressful, nerve-wracking and downright scary.
The beginning of the year comes with a lot of changes for a fresh-faced, recent high school graduate: packing up their bags,...
The first year of college is filled with new exciting experiences, new classes and unfortunately new expenses.
College is costly, so getting a job is not a bad idea. Luckily, finding employment on campus...
Growing up, every few weeks my mom would tell me to write down what I wanted from the grocery store. Each time she asked, I would roll my eyes in annoyance and tell her what I wanted instead of writing...
Lauryn Oglesby, a senior at Kent State University, sits in her apartment, waiting for the text from her boyfriend who lives over 100 miles away in Pittsburgh. “It’s been about six months and it does...
Growing with yourself is strange. You start to understand things that a younger version of you might not have or might have overlooked entirely. Why don’t you like the beach? Well, maybe 21-year-old...
In today’s fast-paced digital society, miscommunication and lack of intimate bonding moments can put strain on any relationship. From quality time to physical touch, the Five Love Languages have positively...
A paradigm is a standard, idea, or way of thinking. I am creating a new paradigm.A new standard, a new idea, a new way of thinking. One that works for us all to thrive, succeed and create a legacy for...
Sorry for the lack of eloquence in the title, but I lacked the inspiration as I was a bit riled up over a few things I read in the last few days, courtesy of my ever-loving, ever-interesting Facebook timeline.Let’s...
Dear Kent State, This is my final week as your advice columnist for the Spring 2014 semester. I have loved receiving questions from you and also giving my advice when I thought you needed it most....
At the end of last semester, I found out that the Daily Kent Stater needed features writers. I had just graduated with my undergrad and was committing this semester to working in Cleveland and finishing...
Dear Mel, Lately I’ve been having guy troubles. Two guys have been on my mind. The first one is the guy I’ve been crushing on since the beginning of the year. For a long time, I really...
