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GUEST OPINION: Political involvement and the 2020 election

Lance Batton Guest Opinion Writer November 3, 2020

What it means to vote often varies from person to person. For some people, it actually means nothing, and they argue that our political system is completely dominated by the “elite.” In another sense,...

OPINION: Why the lockdown may be doing more harm than good

Ross McDonnell Opinion writer October 30, 2020

First things first: the coronavirus is absolutely a real virus that can be deadly.  You will never hear me try to say it’s not. Second, you will not read anything in this particular column imploring...

OPINION: “Where’s Todd?” reveals students’ dissatisfaction with university’s handling of threats to their lives

Lyndsey Brennan Reporter October 5, 2020

Last semester I conducted an interview with a May 4 survivor that chilled me.I had gone into the interview naïve, hoping to hear about healing and forgiveness. Instead, what I heard was disbelief, disgust...

The first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will focus on a number of topics, including the coronavirus pandemic, the Supreme Court and the racial reckoning in the country, the debate commission announced on Sept. 22.

Trump, Biden prepare to debate at a time of mounting crises

Jonathan Lemire and Jill Colvin, AP September 28, 2020

CLEVELAND (AP) — In an election year like no other, the first debate between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, could be a pivotal moment in a race that has remained stubbornly...

On Thursday evening, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that bans any transactions between the parent company of TikTok, ByteDance, and U.S. citizens due to national security reasons. The president signed a separate executive order banning transactions with China-based tech company Tencent, which owns the app WeChat. Both orders are set to take effect in 45 days. 

Here’s what’s going to happen to TikTok on Sunday

Brian Fung, CNN Business September 18, 2020

(CNN) -- The Trump administration said it will restrict access to TikTok on Sunday, Sept. 20. What does that mean for users of the short-form video app?The short answer is, you'll still be able to use TikTok —...

A plane from Chinese airline China Eastern departs from Hongqiaou Airport in Shanghai on February 8, 2015.

US to block Chinese airlines from flying into the US

(CNN) -- The US government says it will block Chinese airlines from flying into the US in response to what it says is a policy that has prevented US carriers from service between the two countries.The...

A SpaceX rocket and spacecraft carrying two NASA astronauts soared into outer space Saturday — marking the first time humans have traveled into Earth's orbit from US soil in nearly a decade.

NASA, SpaceX launch astronauts from US soil for the first time in a decade

Jackie Wattles, CNN Business May 30, 2020

(CNN) -- A SpaceX rocket and spacecraft carrying two NASA astronauts soared into outer space Saturday — marking the first time humans have traveled into Earth's orbit from US soil in nearly a decade.Liftoff...

James Pedley, freshman nursing major in ROTC.

ROTC program leaves positive lasting impression on cadets

Bridget Lin Reporter April 23, 2020

The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, or ROTC, is a college program for pre-commissioned officer training and education that students are able to join. Being in this program, they are able to prepare...

The Adobe Creative Cloud application, where users can then pick and choose which Adobe apps they’d like to install.  

KSU offering Adobe, other software free to students for remainder of semester

Dylan Bowers Reporter March 31, 2020

With the outbreak of the coronavirus in the United States, Kent State and other universities face the challenge of adjusting to the new normal.As the university finishes the remainder of the spring semester...

Half of the votes come from people responding to the survey with two candidates that they support. Each candidate gets a half a point.

Top three presidential candidates for Kent State students

Madisyn Woodring Reporter March 6, 2020

The 2020 presidential primary election is rapidly approaching with five candidates still attempting to win over the hearts of Americans. Kent State students voiced their opinion on who is the best fit...

Best of Kent: Best Delivery Service

Dylan Bowers Reporter March 5, 2020

DoorDashFounded by four Stanford students in 2013, DoorDash delivers food to its customers by its “Dashers.” DoorDash is available in cities all over the United States, making it easy for customers...

CDC confirms 15th case of coronavirus in America

Shelby Reeves Reporter February 13, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] has confirmed the 15th case of coronavirus in the U.S. The patient is in quarantine in Texas after an evacuation of Americans from Wuhan.The coronavirus,...