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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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OPINION: The Michael Jackson Experience review

Ava Branz, Opinion Writer March 12, 2024

I have been a huge Michael Jackson fan for as long as I can remember, so when I heard that his tribute band was coming to the Akron Civic Theater, I quickly made plans to attend. My boyfriend and I made...

OPINION: An ode to Regal Interstate 18

OPINION: An ode to Regal Interstate 18

Ava Branz, Opinion Writer February 28, 2024

One of my first memories was seeing 2007’s “Alvin and the Chipmunks” in the theater with my dad. Obviously my memory of this day is sparse, but I remember the laughter and fun, and this wasn’t...

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OPINION: The Eras Tour and its impact on concert culture

Ava Branz, Opinion Writer February 15, 2024

When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour was announced in 2022, I thought nothing of it. I had attended her 1989 and Reputation tours, and although I didn’t plan on going this time around, if my mind changed...

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OPINION: Saltburn: masterpiece or wannabe?

Ava Branz, Opinion Writer January 31, 2024

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Saltburn (2023).   If you’ve been on the internet at all this past month or two, you’ve heard about "Saltburn". Directed by Emerald Fennell, "Saltburn"...