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JMC conversation examines how to manage stress in college

Lauren Garczynski November 30, 2017

Managing stress that comes with college life was the theme of the panel conversation hosted by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication Wednesday.The “Stress is Not a Stigma” event was a continuation...

Mica Pflug

Opinion: Avoid stress this scheduling season

Mica Pflug October 15, 2017

Class scheduling: It’s the most exciting part of the semester, but sometimes it’s the biggest pain in the neck.We are at the time of year again where we begin preparing for the semester ahead and plan...

Jack Kopanski

Opinion: Stress on campus isn’t a competition

Jack Kopanski October 11, 2017

Throughout four years on a college campus, a student will experience a fluctuating range of emotions. From indescribable elation to chest-tightening anxiety, college students feel it all. Sometimes all...

Mica Pflug

Opinion: Stress is a silent killer

Mica Pflug September 3, 2017

Naming stress “the silent killer” may be a bit of an exaggeration, but it's not far off from reality.Stress is something every person experiences regardless of age, life experience or occupation. It...

Kyle Fitch

Opinion: How cortisol is controlling your day

Kyle Fitch August 30, 2017

The environment plays a role in our lives every single day.Why would things like light and air temperature cause your life to change? How can the color of a room make you smile, the music behind a conversation...

The unconditional love of animals leads to less stress

Samantha Ickes October 5, 2016

Suzanne Holt, director of women's studies at Kent State, received her first dog at 10 years old, after she and her sister boycotted Christmas and birthdays until their parents agreed to get them one. For...

Relieve some stress with this exclusive Kent State-themed coloring page, designed by local artist Audrey Henry. Henry, who created an adult coloring book titled "Selfies," said she thinks the trend is so popular because "people like to feel artistic and indulge in their creative side."

Inside the lines: Community members embrace adult coloring book trend

Benjamin VanHoose September 14, 2016

It may be time to sharpen that old set of coloring pencils.The coloring book — no longer banished solely to elementary school classrooms —has graduated to the mainstream, tapping into a consumer market...

Sophomore review keeps students in the dark

Latisha Ellison April 29, 2016

Sophomore review is a crucial milestone in a visual communication design (VCD) student’s college career; however, the criteria for passing is the school of VCD’s best kept secret.Sophomore review is...

Opinion: Learning to be selfish

Amanda Anastasia Paniagua December 6, 2015

A trusted mentor once said to me, “Amanda, every once and awhile you have to learn to be selfish.”When I first heard this, I was taken aback a little because I didn’t quite fully understand what...

Psychological Services offers resources for those with anxiety

Shane Beneke September 10, 2015

Starting a new semester of school can cause feelings of anxiety and stress amongst students, which can become a particularly serious  problem if not handled correctly,and potentially lead to mental illness.Danielle...

Kent State students deal with end-of-semester stress

Mallorie Molek April 16, 2015

Kent State students deal with end-of-semester stress from KentWired.com on Vimeo.Contact Mallorie Molek at [email protected]

Managing teen stress one app at a time

Julianne Calapa April 6, 2015

Researchers and developers from Kent State created an app to assist teenagers with handling stress and anxiety.The app, called Build Your Own Theme Song, allows teens to record their own theme song using...