Life of a Student-Athlete: A Three-Part Series

Life of a Student-Athlete: A Three-Part Series

The day-to-day life of a student-athlete is full of a very rigorous schedule, which includes everything from games, practices, lifts, meetings, treatments, and of course, classes. Some sports are more difficult to balance, while other sports may not be so bad, but regardless, every student-athlete around the world is held to the same, high standard as the next. Having to worry about classes to stay eligible to play, while performing at the highest level possible, it is not an easy…

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You Belong Here: The Experiences of an International Student on a College Campus

You Belong Here: The Experiences of an International Student on a College Campus

Some students travel hours away to attend college, some move away from home and begin learning in another State, but for others they come from entirely different countries to receive their higher education. A lot are leaving their home country for the first time and learning on the fly in America to get acclimated to the culture. The normal struggle that students attending college is amplified for international students who have to figure out related things like housing, but things…

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Football and Concussions

Football and Concussions

Cleveland-native Aaron Penn had been playing football since he was 7-years old. His football aspirations seemed to be falling into place after being one of the top high school prospects in Ohio and earning a spot on the Kent State football team as a preferred walk-on. However, during a walkthrough in the 2013-2014 season, another player blindsided Penn, triggering serious concussion-like symptoms that would change his life from that point moving forward. “I kind of just remember the initial pop….

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‘Am I Safe?’: A series focusing on safety tips and awareness

‘Am I Safe?’: A series focusing on safety tips and awareness

By, Maria DeBone In the past few months in Kent, Ohio there have been multiple incidents that have caused safety concerns for the students and residents that live here. In one incident, a man was stalking sorority houses in Kent and standing outside their windows. Another incident happened on Kent State’s campus where a man pulled a female student’s pants down and then ran away. As a student who lives in Kent, Ohio and goes to Kent State University, I…

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Winter Safety Series: protecting your lifestyle in the cold season

Winter Safety Series: protecting your lifestyle in the cold season

In Northeast Ohio, the winter season is in full swing. With multiple snowfalls already hitting the region, the fall weather is behind us. For many, the transition of seasons can be difficult, but, when the temperatures drop and precipitation changes, lifestyles can often be affected. The frigid weather changes the daily routine, including how you get around, how you take care of your home and how you take care of your health. Do you think you have a safe lifestyle…

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Cleveland’s MoCa Saturdays Impact on the Community

Cleveland’s MoCa Saturdays Impact on the Community

The Museum of Contemporary Art provides viewers with hands on art experience each Saturday of the month. Attendees of all ages get the opportunity to participate in workshops and create art. Thoma Education Fellow Melissa Kansky says, “MoCa Saturdays are a way to build community. Both within Cleveland, but also between people coming to the museum, and the museum itself, and the artist represented here.” “MoCa Saturdays are a way to build community. Both within Cleveland, but also between people…

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Voters in Warren unable to park at polling place

Voters in Warren unable to park at polling place

WARREN, Ohio – There was confusion for voters Tuesday morning at the Christ Church Episcopal in Warren. When voters arrived, they found there wasn’t any available parking to vote. The parking lot was full as part of a county-wide educator’s day. County schools used Tuesday as a professional development day, sending teachers to Lincoln PK-8 School. When the teachers arrived, parking attendants told them to park in the church’s parking lot, leaving voters angry and without anywhere to park. City…

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Affogato Cat Café

Affogato Cat Café

Affogato Café is a cat café in Cleveland that’s been around since last January.   “So basically one side is like a normal cafe where you can come in and get drinks, and snacks and that kind of stuff. The other side is a cat lounge where we work with the Cleveland APL to have 16 to 18 cats in the space that people can come and visit,” said Mandy Miller, owner of Affogato Café. Thanks to the café, all of…

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BEST BUY PREPARES FOR BLACK FRIDAY

BEST BUY PREPARES FOR BLACK FRIDAY

WITH BLACK FRIDAY ONLY WEEKS AWAY, LETS FIND OUT HOW BEST BUY IS GETTING READY FOR THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON AND THEIR TIPS FOR SHOPPERS. TV2’S NADINE BATTAH HAS THE STORY Whether if it’s for TV’s, games or computers, hundreds of people line up outside storefronts on Thanksgiving for the best holiday deals. You guessed it right, it’s Black Friday season. Best Buy is known as one of the busiest technology retail stores on Black Friday every year. “Get in…

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