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Summer break(ups)

Heather Inglis April 28, 2015

With the stress of finals building, we all know what’s around the corner: Summer. Everyone will be heading home, back to their families and high school friends, to enjoy a well-deserved three months...

Navigating the player’s handbook – ‘Cause the players gonna play, play, play’

Heather Inglis April 21, 2015

Finding college romance can be quite a task. It seems as though some people can snag a boyfriend or girlfriend with no problem and claw at the chance of a college romance turned happily ever after.I am...

Backburner relationships

Social media’s little secret: Backburner relationships in the digital age

Mark Oprea November 11, 2014

It used to be called a “little black book,” in which guys or girls stored potential sexual or romantic beaus, dreading any current partners ever finding out. The idea of collecting potential could-bes...

Ask Mel: Guy Troubles

Melissa Puppo April 16, 2014

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...

Ask Mel: Moving on

Melissa Puppo February 26, 2014

Dear Mel,Why is it that I can’t seem to delete old texts from all of my past relationships in life?                      — D.J. Contact Melissa Puppo at [email protected]. Dear...

Valentine's Day Statistics

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...

Contact Katy Coduto at kcoduto@kent.edu.  

Defining dating’s gray area

Katy Coduto February 12, 2014

It’s the middle of February, which means if you’re in a relationship, you’re caught in the thrall of Valentine’s Day; if you’re single, you’re probably just annoyed by it. No one casually enjoys...

Ask Mel: Falling for a new guy

Melissa Puppo January 29, 2014

Dear Mel,What should I do if I find myself interested in another guy when I have been in a relationship now for almost a year? I know it’s wrong to think about us breaking up, but I just can’t help...