Greetings! My name is David Burgett and I am a senior journalism major at Kent State University. I grew up in Lorain, Ohio, just down the road from Lake Erie. I came to Kent State with the goal of being a television reporter, but found a more fitting niche along the way as a weathercaster. [...]
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A River of Art
The last Cuyahoga river fire occurred on June 22, 1969. This year marked fifty years since that huge turning point and northeast Ohio broke out in celebration of how far the Cuyahoga has come since that fateful day. Many community members and groups decided to share their pride for the Cuyahoga’s accomplishments through a number [...]
What will happen to the Cuyahoga River as a result of climate change?
Four experts weigh in on how prepared we are to deal with what’s in store for the river
Opinion: Akron Sewer Project Hurts City’s Poor with High Rates
The term environmental justice is sweeping environmental advocacy groups and progressive political spheres alike. The term refers to achieving equality regarding access to clean water, unpolluted air and general resources across racial, gender and economic lines. The definition of environmental injustice is when these quality-of-life markers are not met, and are unequal along these social [...]
The Winter Blues Are Near: Seasonal Affective Disorder
The clocks were set back and although we gained an extra hour of rest, that extra sunlight can affect our moods more than we'd like. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that occurs during the fall and winter months. According to the American Psychiatric Association, SAD occurs in 5% of adults in the [...]
Return of the Critters
The Cuyahoga River first caught on fire in the 1890s but burned thirteen other times, some fires fatal and other causing over billions of dollars according to Ohio History Central. The pollution of the river led to these fires and caused environmental damage that would last for decades. The instability of the ecosystem drove away [...]
About Me: Madison MacArthur
Hi everyone, my name is Madison MacArthur and I am a senior journalism major at Kent State University with a minor in creative writing. Photo credit: Madison MacArthur I am currently the editor-in-chief of The Kent Stater and will continue in this position during the spring semester, as well. I have worked for The Stater [...]
About Me: Tierra Tramble
Hello everyone! I am a senior journalism and digital media production major at Kent State University. I currently work as a marketing intern for coding bootcamp We Can Code IT, as well as a digital media strategist for the nonprofit organization The Body A Home For Love. I have previously interned with both the Cleveland [...]
How to Become a Steward to Help Protect the Park
After learning about the park and other green areas around Northeast Ohio, many might feel the need to get involved. Cuyahoga Valley National Park has a volunteer program where you can become a steward — a person that helps protect the park through events, programs and outreach. It's a partnership with the National Park Service [...]
The Cuyahoga River burned, but now people are jumping in
When the Cuyahoga River infamously burned 50 years ago, recreation was not even a thought. The stench and unpleasant scenery were uninviting, quite opposite of the river seen today. Now, the river sets a different scene — some even say it’s sparking with excitement. Moneen McBride, co-founder of Burning River Adventures, says the past couple [...]
