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Facing conflict living with a significant other in college

Kelsey Paulus Reporter February 26, 2020

One of the biggest commitments freshman public relations major Kaileigh Sly had to face when moving in with her boyfriend was giving up her personal time and space. However, she said living together makes...

8 common signs of an unhealthy relationship

Kody Elsayed February 27, 2019

57 percent of college students find it difficult to identify dating abuse according to a study conducted by loveisrespect.org. Although all unhealthy relationships may not be considered dating abuse,...

Graduate assistant and Chinese representative Aierken Subinuer (far left) at the Coming Together event in White Hall asks panelists about their dating life and cultural traditions in dating back home on Thursday.

Students learn about multicultural relationships at second Coming Together event

Jack Thompson February 14, 2019

The Center for International and Intercultural Education hosted a Valentine’s Day event as part of the Coming Together series to bring Chinese and Nigerian cultures together to share their practices...

Elisa DeRose and Aaron Walker

Students keep romance alive miles apart

Morgan Hallam February 13, 2019

Letter from the reporter: Three Kent State females opened up to me about their long-distance relationships. With each of them, I felt how much they cared and how deeply their love reached the partners...

SRVSS’ first ‘Kisses for Consent’ raises money for those in need

Kody Elsayed February 13, 2019

When asking to kiss a romantic partner, feelings of anxiety can develop within some people. But, as difficult as it may be to ask, the consent of any physical action is necessary.“Always ask before you...

Students strengthen relationships using love languages

Kody Elsayed February 7, 2019

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...

Cameron Gorman

OPINION: The turning of a Valentine’s Day hater

Cameron Gorman February 3, 2019

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a Valentine’s Day hater. The kind of kid who would throw away her Valentine’s mailbox because it was stupid to compare who was getting the most cards. The...

Adriona Murphy

OPINION: Stumbling through love in college

Adriona Murphy October 13, 2018

I fall in love in five minutes. A sweet smile, a laugh, a lingering look, and I am head over heels for someone.I’ll develop these crushes and jokingly say how in love I am with them to friends. It’s...

Adriona Murphy

PERSPECTIVE: Toxic relationships

Adriona Murphy October 6, 2018

When you’re in grade school and learning about bullying, everyone tosses around the word “frenemies.” Your teachers explain that not all of your friends are good friends, and some of them act in...

President Beverly Warren presents a slideshow on the university's 10-year, $1.2 billion Master Plan to members of Faculty Senate at a meeting Monday, April 9, 2018.

Faculty Senate outlines new rules for relationships between students, professors

Valerie Royzman April 10, 2018

Many universities across the country have policies limiting consensual relationships between professors and students, which has long been a controversial topic. Kent State is joining the effort to clearly...

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Nicholas Kotch April 18, 2017

HED: 'Phubbing': When phone etiquette hinders relationshipsTry to recall a time when you were in the middle of a conversation with another person and they pulled out their phone and began to browse through...

Photo illustration by Paige Margulies

Sliding into DMs: Dating apps switch up college relationships

Payton Moore April 12, 2017

Online dating. Social media. The chances of meeting someone online are high — and sliding into someone’s DMs could just mean you’re interested in dating. In a study by Pew Research in 2013, roughly...