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Post Pandemic Progress

Post Pandemic Progress

Remote classes were hard on institutions around the country. From faculty to students, everyone struggled with the the new online grading regime, and it showed in the academics. It wasn’t until students and professors were allowed back in person for classes that grades began to change. 2020-2023. The country saw a A 0.15 increase in average overall gpa over the time, as well as a A 3.4% increase in overall course completion over the same amount of time. Studies show…

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

If your in college, normally you aren’t on a strict diet unless your an athlete. Most students probably think that their diet doesn’t matter much right now, given their age. Todays story will hopefully change that narrative.

Small Business

Small Business

The current economy in America has been rough on everyone. Prices are rising at an alarming rate and  people are really feeling it. One group in particular that are having a hard time are small businesses, and business owner, Melina Lee, knows first-hand how the hard the economy shift has been. 

NEW HOME

NEW HOME

As we all know, college can be very stressful for students. Adjusting to a new place, new people, and new experiences can prove to be very challenging. Now imagine you having to face these same changes in a completely new country. Laura Lee, a student here at Kent state, doesn’t have to imagine it, it’s her reality.

STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS

STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS

President Biden’s attempt to make good on promises he made during his campaign are coming to floution. His claim to help Americans and create opportunities may just be coming true with his newest issue. 

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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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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Omega Psi Phi

Omega Psi Phi

There are many fraternities at Kent State University, all of them are e different and unique, but they all come together as one with one common goal. The frats are a brotherhood that last far beyond graduation. They also instill life long friendships and relationships. Today we’re going to meet a member of Omega Psi Phi, and learn more about Greek like from a first have source, Jalen Foster.

FINALS WEEK

FINALS WEEK

Finals week for college students can be one of the most stressful weeks for students as they have papers, presentations, and finals all lined up in this week. Some kids can’t take the stress while others just go with the flow and take whatever grade they can get. But is the stress too much? Jalen Bankston with more on the story.