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Elevator modernization for accessibility on the Kent Campus was approved to begin in 2025, which several students and professors described as much needed.  The university submitted a six-year plan detailing its most important renovation or replacement needs in each of the eight campuses as per the request of the Ohio Office of Budget and Management, and the Kent State Board of Trustees approved the projects to take place between 2025 and 2030.  The first two years of the plan will…

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By: John Engoglia  US law enforcements’ public image has been unsteady for almost a decade, but it seems to be worsening. According to a poll by ABC News and the Washington Post, “Just 39% (of people) are confident that the police are trained to avoid excessive force.” This trend has been worsening in recent years in part by the high profile deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Daunte Wright and many more at the hands of law enforcement.  Elias Nader…

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Weightlifting belts have been used for centuries. They have been thought to provide the body with stability and prevent injuries. However, that might not be the case. “Weightlifting belts are a common piece of equipment in many gyms. They offer a range of exercise and health benefits that can assist professional power lifters along with those interested in improving their lifting technique in strength training,” Dynamic Chiropractic said. “Using the belt for deadlifting makes me feel better,” Bodybuilder Xavier Raineri…

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Ohio Senate Bill 83, also known as the Ohio Higher Education Advancement Act, is a piece of legislation meant to reform and regulate public universities across Ohio. Introduced by Ohio Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-District 18), the bill has gained controversy for its language attacking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training. The bill restricts universities from requiring DEI training for students and faculty. Despite the bill taking a stance against diversity, equity, and inclusion, it does not outright ban it from…

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Last month, both the Ohio Senate and Ohio House voted to override Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of House Bill 68, which could lead to the restriction of puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries, along with the outlawing of transgender girls participating in female sports in the state. Amanda Cole is the executive director at Plexus LGBT and Allied Chamber of Commerce and she said that when Governor DeWine vetoed the bill, she was pleasantly surprised. “In no way did I…

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The future of liberal arts programs at Youngstown State University is being threatened as program cuts and uncertainty causes both staff and students to worry.  Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music will be celebrating its 155-year anniversary in October of 2024. Despite being a cornerstone of music education for well over a century, many locals worry that the school may be closing soon.  On November 16, 2023, Ohio Congressman William (Bill) Johnson was chosen to be the tenth president…

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Dog shelters across the country fill up every month. As dogs are adopted and reclaimed to their previous owners, more dogs are coming in, keeping shelters full constantly. The Portage County Dog Shelter experiences this and wants people to know the importance in adoption. Not only is adoption extremely cheaper than purchasing from a breeder, but it is beneficial for more than just the person buying the dog. Adoption gives the shelter dogs a chance at a life outside of…

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On December 7th, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced he was suing the NCAA over their transfer eligibility rules. Yost’s efforts were joined by Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia. Most recently Minnesota, Mississippi, Virginia, and even the US Department of Justice have joined Yost’s lawsuit. “The ‘AA’ in NCAA might as well stand for ‘arbitrary and atrocious,’” Yost said in a December press conference. “The transfer eligibility rule needlessly curtails the fundamental rights of college…

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