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Sexual violence remains underreported in the United States

Sexual violence remains underreported in the United States

Reported sexual assault and violence remain significantly lower compared to other reported violent crimes in the United States.  The number of rape and sexual assaults reported has maintained low over the past two years. Compared to other violent crimes committed and reported within the U.S., rape and sexual assault often go unreported to authority. Women and people assigned female at birth have dealt with oppression from governing bodies and authority for decades. The current topic of discussion has been the…

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COVID CLASSROOMS

COVID CLASSROOMS

Covid 19 brought a lot of uncertainty and fear to the world when it came about, trapping us in our homes, forcing us to live life from the confines of our rooms, but recently, things have been getting better and we the people are starting to reclaim our world back. There were many things that suffered from everyday life due to covid, and education was one of them.  During Covid, student were forced out of the classroom and put into…

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Taking precautions around stairs can help prevent injury

Taking precautions around stairs can help prevent injury

Staying safe may not be at the forefront of someone’s mind when walking down a flight of stairs. For some age groups, however, taking precautions in order to safely navigate around stairs can be an important way to prevent serious bodily injury. According to the most recent data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, a report of annual recorded proximate causes of injury compiled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, stairs, ramps and floors serve as the leading…

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Covid-19’s Effect on Farmers

Covid-19’s Effect on Farmers

During the pandemic, many people faced setbacks. Ohio farmers faced challenges that many others didn’t. The year 2019 was the year the United States Department of Agriculture completed The Census of Agriculture- a national comprehensive survey of agricultural activity for all U.S. farm and ranch operations every five years. What was found was that the farming industry was at a low point compared to previous years. In the first year of the pandemic, farmers struggled with the food supply system and…

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Why are so many U.S. adults untrusting of the Metaverse and virtual reality?

Why are so many U.S. adults untrusting of the Metaverse and virtual reality?

Mark Zuckerberg released many statements in the past somewhat similar to, “the metaverse is the future of the internet,” and, “A future with just a pair of glasses.”  Despite this, data from surveys through Ispos in January 2022 shows that out of 1,000 respondents who were 18 or older, a large percentage of U.S. citizens feel uninterested, concerned, or confused about the metaverse and virtual reality. This survey was conducted representatively across the country over a 12 hour time period….

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How Changes In Our Society Have Changed the American Diet

How Changes In Our Society Have Changed the American Diet

The American diet is constantly changing and it is pretty common to hear about new dietary restrictions. There is constantly new information and new research that is published to change peoples’ perceptions of their own diet. Although it is something that is constantly being talked about, a recent survey shows that 59% of Americans don’t follow any nutritional rules at all. According to the survey, 19% of Americans follow a low or no carb diet, while 10% of people are…

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People protest reopening of Weathersfield injection well

People protest reopening of Weathersfield injection well

A group in Warren took to East Market Street, Saturday, protesting the reopening of a Valley injection well that state regulators linked to seismic activity. Connor Steffen was there, speaking with protesters as well as the company CEO at the center of the controversy.

SCIENCE STORY

SCIENCE STORY

There are a lot of people who don’t prioritize nor value sleep. If you were to ask 100 people wether or not if they feel as though they get enough rest at night, majority would probably say no. What they don’t understand are the benefit and overall good that the proper sleep does for your body and mind. It probably sounds redundant, but first you have to truly understand what sleep is.   Sleep is a naturally recurring state of mind…

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UNEMPLOYMENT

UNEMPLOYMENT

ISSUE STORY: Jalen Bankston  The issue that I would like to speak on today is the employment, or lack thereof, in the city of Kent right now. Unemployment is a problem in many more cities than just kent, but today we are going to specifically talk about issues at businesses in the kent and Akron area.  You don’t have to look around the city long to see that unemployment is a true issue in the area. Everywhere you turn, you…

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Study shows the correlation between social media and mental health

Study shows the correlation between social media and mental health

The Journal of Technology and Behavioral Science released a publication during peak quarantine in 2020 centered around social media and the effects it can have on one’s mental health. The information implied increased social media usage among the younger generation and people who have diagnosed mental illnesses or disorders. The publication took into account many studies done since 2017 and culminated the information together for one, holistic view into how social media can change a person. TV2’s Chris Abreu can…

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