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OPINION: Curiosity killed the cat: What’s the draw of true crime?

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Opinion Writer March 9, 2024

I’ve never seen a train crash, but I have been close to a train (The side effects of being a teenager in Ohio). Close enough for my hair to whip at my face as I turn to my friend and scream to be heard...

OPINION: The modern space race: The future of human presence on the moon

OPINION: The modern space race: The future of human presence on the moon

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Opinion Writer February 25, 2024

The year 1972 marks the last time humans touched the moon. They left their mark on it in forms of footprints, flags and plaques commemorating the remarkable feat. Fifty-two years later, the moon...

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OPINION: A love letter to writing love letters

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Opinion Writer February 10, 2024

I have kept every letter I’ve ever been given. They live in scattered piles throughout my life.  A collection of notes passed in class between me and my former best friend are still pressed between...

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OPINION: Behind the mic: Why most influencer podcasts miss the mark

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Opinion Writer January 27, 2024

It is 2019, and I am 17 years old, sitting in the passenger seat of my best friend's Jeep. The newest “Call Her Daddy” podcast episode plays in the background as we drive home from school. My best...

The "Sextoberfest" photo booth displays props that incorporate the “Wild West” theme of the event on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

Students gather at ‘Sextoberfest’ for Sex Weeks final event

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 28, 2023

The promise of food and free prizes from interactive booths brought excited students from all over campus to the Student Center Ballroom Friday night. Cameras flashed at the photo booth, and excited chatter...

Students learn safety and defense techniques during Sex Weeks ‘Self Defense’ class

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 28, 2023

Students gathered at the Recreational and Wellness Center to participate in a “Self Defense” class held by Kent Interhall Council for Sex Week Friday morning. The hour-long instructional class aimed...

LaLa Ri performs to Beyonce’s “All Night” at Sex Week drag show.

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ contestant LaLa Ri headlines Sex Week drag show

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 26, 2023

Editor's note: Two paragraphs in this story were edited due to reporting errors.  In a glimmering green dress and a waist-length, bright red wing, former "RuPaul's Drag Race" competitor LaLa Ri took...

‘Green Dot’ workshop tackles the bystander effect

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 25, 2023

Editor’s Note: The following article contains discussions of sexual violence and assault. The Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services aimed to teach students how to respond when...

Malleen Rush (left) and Leanne Biltz (right) after a sextortion prevention and awareness meeting on Monday evening.

Townhall II gathers to spread sextortion prevention and awareness

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 24, 2023

Editor's note: The definition of sextortion was edited for clarity.  Townhall II discussed the importance of prevention and awareness of sextortion with a presentation titled “Sextortion Prevention...

Tinder is a popular app used for online dating.

Students recount their experiences on dating apps

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 8, 2023

As of fall of 2023, Kent State boasts an enrollment of 25,283 students on its main campus. While this presents a large pool of potential relationship partners, students may find it overwhelming to navigate...

Many new incoming students leave their high school partners for the 'college experience'

Many new incoming students leave their high school partners for the ‘college experience’

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter September 20, 2023

When a student enters their first year of college, they are bombarded with new experiences, viewpoints and people.  From living away from home to late-night studying to parties, these first years now...