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Flu shot season raises concern over vaccine effectiveness, side effects

Flu shot season raises concern over vaccine effectiveness, side effects

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is one of the country’s most common illness. Since 2016, the number of cases of the flu has increases steadily. In 2018, the CDC reported less than half of Americans get their flu shots. Around 48 million Americans had the flu last year and numbers are expected to rise this year. “You’re most contagious if you have the flu probably within the first 3 to 4 days. If you’re coughing and sneezing you’re probably…

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A Dynasty in the making

A Dynasty in the making

A Dynasty is alive and well within the Kent State women’s golf program and isn’t showing any signs of stopping. TV2’s Tanner Castora brings us behind the curtains of their success Excellence in Abundance Across many different sports, a dynasty can be defined in several different ways. But theres always one commonality… championships. Dating back to the 1990’s, it’s now been over 2 decades since the Kent State Women’s golf program hasn’t won the Mid-American Conference. No thats not a…

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Drink Local Drink Tap Leads Edgewater Beach Clean Up Event

Drink Local Drink Tap Leads Edgewater Beach Clean Up Event

Drink Local Drink Tap has been continuing their efforts to rid water sources of trash. In celebration of Earth Day, DLDT held a beach clean up at Edgewater beach this Saturday. Drink Local Drink Tap is a not-for-profit organization that aims to educate people on the polluted water crisis. They typical earn their revenue with donations. Over 100 people participated in the clean up this weekend. A lot of organizations participated including the Litter Bugs another not-for-profit organization. Russa Wenzel,…

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Summit County Raises the minimum age to purchase tobacco products

Summit County Raises the minimum age to purchase tobacco products

The Summit County Council just recently voted 8 to 3 to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. “We voted to prohibit retail outlets from selling tobacco products or vaping products to people between the ages of 18 of 21,” explains Summit County Council member Clair Dickinson. The vote now makes it illegal for anyone that is 20 years of age or younger to purchase products such as cigarettes, Juuls and vape pens. “People in high…

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Spring 2019 Fashion Trends

Spring 2019 Fashion Trends

Fashion trends change very often and some of the 2019 spring trends might be coming around the block once again. “I’m definitely seeing so much of 90s fashion fabrics and it’s so funny because it’s back,” said fashion professor, Kathryn Simmons. On trend for this season are bright colors and pastels. Along with that are chunky sneakers and silver chain belts. “And I’m also seeing all these really vibrant purples is a little pink so you’re playing off I could’ve…

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Different Paths to take after Graduation

Different Paths to take after Graduation

Graduation is only a couple of weeks out and seniors are figuring out what the next step is after college. Mackenzie Bailey and Will Malthaner are two seniors that are graduating this semester and are taking different paths. Bailey is going to further her education here at Kent while Malthaner is going to land a job through the connections he’s made through his internships. “I’m going into higher ed, so I want to work in a college or university, and…

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