Photo caption: Miranda on a hike with her husband Robert and their daughter Sophia. Back in September, women left the workforce at four times the rate men did according to the Labor Department. With a pandemic hitting mothers all over have been taking leaves to help support their children as they do online schooling, which … The Struggles of a Working Mother During a Pandemic
Photo caption: Kraig and his son, Phoenix, in 2019. Upon entering the restaurant he has not set foot in for weeks, Kraig Matthews does his best to keep his distance from his coworkers; he has been following strict directives on how to combat COVID-19 for weeks and that is what he knows to be the … Bartender Forced to Change Environments During COVID-19
When student athletes attend university many require financial support through both scholarships and other forms of funding to stay afloat. Kent State’s Athletic Advancement department aims to do so through donations and philanthropy. While colleges and universities across the country were left reeling with safety concerns and changes that came along with the COVID-19 pandemic, … How Kent State’s Department of Athletic Advancement Navigated Through a Pandemic
Photo caption: Campus Kitchen volunteers organizing a food table outside of Franklin Hall during the fall 2020 semester. When COVID-19 began to take its toll on the nation in March 2020, Kent Cares — a subcommittee on the Kent State campus focused on students’ overarching basic needs– were worried about how they were going to … Kent Cares Expanding to Help More Students in Need
Photo caption: Tree City Coffee & Pastry in Kent, Ohio is one of many small businesses that has been harshly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The protocols the customers and employees have to follow include wearing face coverings and following social distancing guidelines. Photo credit: Julia Webb Rebekah Gillespie, owner of Tree City Coffee & … A Pandemic’s Effect on a Small Business
In the middle of an unfamiliar road with her heart beating at an accelerated rate, Annbriel Steplight becomes frozen in shock. With her body unwilling to take the first step out of the car, her boyfriend comes around and opens the door for her. Her mind starts overanalyzing the situation in fear of what might … Trials Through a Pandemic
Photo caption: Carly Kruse, owner of Evelyn Dickerson Hair Design in Kent stands behind their new plexiglass screen at their front desk. She calls herself the “mask police” and ensures everyone inside the salon is properly masked. Sixteen years ago when Carley Kruse purchased the first hair salon she had ever worked at, she didn’t … A Local Hair Salon’s Triumph Over COVID-19
Photo caption: Unused meters sit in front of two empty parking spaces outside of Kent State’s Engleman Hall. Just over a year ago, Kent State student Stephen DelCiappo was checking meters, handing out tickets and cycling through four to five parking lots a day for his job at Parking Services. Then, on March 10, President … The Struggles of Parking in a Pandemic
If you are looking for fashion news/tips, hot takes, and incredible music playlists, look no further than Keeping up with Kent State! I had the great pleasure of sitting down with co-host Kayla and Willa recently. We talked about their backgrounds, audience, and their future endeavors. Kayla and Willa are both sophomore Fashion Merchandising students. … Interview with Keeping Up With Kent State
Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks are the top contenders for college students. When students need coffee, refresher, or tea they will take a trip to these locations. Junior Nutrition major Savannah Barr, talked about how she felt about Dunkin Donuts. “I worked at Dunkin Donuts a couple of years ago,” Barr said. “They have … Finding The Perfect Coffee Place For Students