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Jacob Ruffo is a junior journalism major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at jruffo@kent.edu

Opinion: Why it is time to watch the LCS

Jacob Ruffo February 14, 2016

Football is over, baseball hasn’t started and on the day after the NBA All-Star game, every team has the day off. Monday is the perfect day to start watching the League Championship Series.The LCS is...

Lucas Misera

Opinion: GOP debates lack substance

Lucas Misera February 14, 2016

CBS is home to various reality television programs, ranging from "The Amazing Race" to "Undercover Boss". On Saturday, the GOP debate looked more like a heated Tribal Council on "Survivor" rather than...

Dylan Webb is a teaching English as a second language major. Contact him at dwebb13@kent.edu.

Opinion: The new third wheel: the use of technology in relationships

Dylan Webb February 10, 2016

In the 21st century, the effects of technology have leeched themselves into every aspect of our lives, including our relationships. It’s better to spend 15 minutes giving your full attention to your...

Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

Opinion: Failure of government endangers Flint residents

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans February 10, 2016

The water crisis in Flint, Michigan has been a significant problem for the last few months. From the city to federal level, the government has struggled to handle the problem in an efficient manner. So...

Anthony Erhardt is a paralegal studies major and a member of Kent State College Democrats. Contact him at aerhard1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Flint water crisis an embarrassment to Michigan, time for Snyder to resign

Anthony Erhardt Kent State College Democrats February 10, 2016

“I’m sorry, and I will fix it.”This quote comes from Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s address concerning the recent water contamination crisis taking place in Flint, Michigan. Is Snyder’s apology...

Samantha Karam is a sophomore journalism major. Contact her at skaram3@kent.edu.

Opinion: Remembering Nick Massa

Samantha Karam February 10, 2016

To most, Nicholas Massa is the freshman who died in Ryan Place Apartments on Sunday night, but I knew him as more than a headline.No matter how old or big he was, Nick always had an incredibly sweet smile....

Matt Poe

Opinion: Time to give up on Johnny Football

Matt Poe February 9, 2016

Throughout the state, and especially here in Northeast Ohio, it won’t take you long to find someone wearing Johnny Manziel gear: stroll through just about any campus for 15 minutes and you’ll eventually...

Our View: Superbowl ad reflects ambitious campaign

February 7, 2016

Following President Beverly Warren’s initial ideas for rebranding 18 months ago, Kent State officially launched its new branding campaign with an anthem video last Monday. The $2.3 million campaign...

Guest Column: Climate change refugees

Los Angeles Times February 7, 2016

In the small town of Newtok, Alaska, a Yupik village of about 350 people, children once played on endless fields of frozen permafrost. Now, they splash in salt water pools and teeter on boardwalks as the...

Jacob Ruffo is a junior journalism major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at jruffo@kent.edu

Opinion: Chipotle’s calorie counts are outrageous

Jacob Ruffo February 7, 2016

Chipotle is known for being bold: from their advertisements, to putting those phrases on their bags and to upping the price of guacamole to $1.95, they are always sticking their neck out to be bold. One...

Lucas Misera

Opinion: Why I don’t want free tuition

Lucas Misera February 7, 2016

Bernie Sanders is gathering momentum heading into the New Hampshire primary; the Vermont senator is officially a legitimate threat to Hillary Clinton’s campaign.The animated Sanders has attracted a plethora...

Andrew Ohl is a junior history major and columnist for The Kent Stater. 

For democracy’s sake, let’s abolish the presidential primary system as we know it

Andrew Ohl Kent State College Democrats February 3, 2016

Before anything else: My congratulations to all the voters, both Democrats and Republicans, who participated in the exciting Iowa caucuses on Monday. Seeing voters in such large numbers and with such enthusiasm...

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