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Burning calories in the bedroom

Katie Leyton February 10, 2015

The average male thinks about sex at least 18 times a day, compared to 10 times a day for the average female, according to LiveScience. As Valentine’s Day approaches, my guess is that number increases...

Our View: Home is where the heart is

KS Editors February 5, 2015

Summary: President Warren has finally found the heart of Kent State: the students. We encourage her to keep listening and to do what she can to improve the Kent State experience.Just in time for Valentine’s...

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...

Valentine’s day came early to the Nest

Julia Adkins February 13, 2014

The Nest on the second floor of the Student Center was full of love Thursday. The Commuter and Off-Campus Services held a Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating event for students.  Not only were students...

A celebration of Valentine’s Day from around the world

Chrissy Suttles February 13, 2014

The celebration of Valentine’s Day has drastically evolved throughout the decades. From the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which included sacrificing animals and voluntarily beating women to preserve...

Andrea Berry, owner of Baked in the Village cafe downtown, talks to customers Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 12, 2014. Baked in the Village will participate in the Chocolate Walk downtown Saturday, giving away chocolate brownie cookies, pictured center in the display case.

A chocolaty cure for the cold

Katherine Nix February 12, 2014

The winter weather is taking its toll on everyone’s moods, but the people behind Main Street Kent think they have a solution.On Saturday, Feb. 15 from 2-5 p.m., the non-profit organization is hosting...

The Alex and Ani Energy jewelry collection has been the biggest seller at Gracy Lane this Valentine's Day season. The downtown shop has many gifts suitable for the holiday, including jewelry, bags, scarves, collectables and more.

Dig deeper into your heart, not your wallet

Melissa Puppo February 12, 2014

Many Kent State students see Valentine’s Day as a day to let their significant other know how much that person means to them. This could mean buying ‘I Love You’ cards, chocolate-covered strawberries...

Being in the "friend-zone" can affect mental health in the long term, said graduate student Molly Chapman.

Nice guys… end up on probation?

Blythe Alspaugh February 12, 2014

The friend zone – it’s a place described by Urban Dictionary to be, “What you attain after you fail to impress a woman you're attracted to.”For Meredith Kinder, it’s something completely different.“The...

Contact Melissa Puppo at mpuppo@kent.edu

Ask Mel: Don’t fret Valentine’s Day

Melissa Puppo February 12, 2014

This week, I’ve decided to go ahead and give advice about a special topic that relates to what’s on everyone’s mind and is this week’s theme: Valentine’s Day.If you are lucky to spend Friday...

Single shouldn’t mean you’re staying in

Katy Coduto February 12, 2014

If you’re single, you might look at Feb. 14 as a day to wallow and wonder what your life has come to. Or, you could stop being miserable about being single and join the 96 million other Americans who...

Video: Downtown Kent offers a variety of options for Valentine’s Day

With Valentine's Day just a few days away, there are still many options available for those who need something to do. TV2's Emily Crilley and Michael Bratton took a closer look at restaurants that are...

Cookies displaying messages like "Love Bites" and "MEH" were available for students at last year's Anti-Valentine's Dinner at Prentice Cafe, Feb. 14, 2013. Prentice Cafe will hold its Anti-Valentine's Day party again this Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Broken cookies and broken hearts

Patrick Williams February 12, 2014

In protest of Valentine’s Day, people will congregate at Prentice Café to eat black and broken heart-shaped cookies, and some of them will publicly share why they and their significant other broke up....