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Inside the manila folder

She’s adopted, and she loves her family. But curiosity and imagination got the best of her—so it was time to take a look.


A substantial refrain

From whiskey to ginseng roots

Rockers used to be on the hunt for booze and booty. Now more of them dabble in less destructive pursuits.

Dine with the planet in mind

Chow down and show Mother Earth some love, too

Host a green dinner party from setup to scrub-down.

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Kent’s clash: city vs. students

Students and the community have struggled to see eye to eye, but new there could be an end to the animosity … maybe.

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Kent State is getting hotter

This young, alternative gal knows how to work a camera—but she wasn’t always this comfortable with her sexuality.

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In the studio with Maxwell

The show is a favorite in Northeast Ohio. Now the radio trio describes why they’re successful and how they keep it up day after day.

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It’s all about seeing and being seen by others

Check out the season’s hottest glasses—and others will check you out, too.

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Roads aren’t paved with gold

International students recognize that not all of the preconceived notions of America were accurate.

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Sorry, I must not have gotten that Facebook invite

Can a 21-year-old technology fanatic spend five days without modern gizmos and gadgets. Just barely.

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The America they know

Seven international students talk about their expectations and impressions of the United States.

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Is your room a disaster?

It pays to organize your room, and it only takes a little bit of time and money. It’s as easy as saving old shoeboxes.

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A chill in the air and some chili in the slow cooker

This appliance has everything: It keeps your house smelling great and your belly full for days.

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The way you use everyday items may be hazardous

You want white teeth, dyed hair and a cell phone at the hip. But as they say, beauty comes at a price.

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Can I get a light?

Smoking comes with a lot of dangers, but it also provides a lot of interesting moments, as writer Doug Gulasy found out during his week as a smoker.

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Letter from the editor

Editor Caitlin Saniga describes her vision for The Burr.