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Lucas Misera is a sophomore economics major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at lmisera@kent.edu

Opinion: Facing American prison culture

Lucas Misera November 17, 2015

Operating in the background of the United States’ political scene is a nagging topic that elected officials are failing to tackle: American prisons. As incarceration rates in the U.S. soar, lower-income...

Guest column: Ronda Rousey losing proves you can ace your finals

Nicholas Hunter November 17, 2015

On Sunday, I witnessed Holly Holm defeat the notorious Ronda Rousey for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight championship. It was truly a historic moment, as Rousey has been on a meteoric rise, not only bringing...

Ashley Atherton is a junior political science major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at aatherto@kent.edu

Opinion: Our hearts beat as one

Ashley Atherton November 16, 2015

I came home Friday expecting a long and difficult weekend because of the three exams I have next week and a paper to finish for the following week. I was selfishly complaining about that most of the day...

Bruno Beidacki is a sophomore journalism major. Contact him at bbeidack@kent.edu

Opinion: Five reasons why Donald Trump would be a horrible president

Bruno Beidacki November 16, 2015

You either love or hate Donald Trump. It is hard to be indifferent toward such an extremist politician. Yes, not businessman or CEO, but politician. The day Trump announced he was running, referring to...

Sam Karam

Opinion: History repeats itself

Samantha Karam November 15, 2015

History repeats itself. First we had 9/11. Now we have the Paris attacks. What the Islamic State does in the future is unknown.What we do know is that the Islamic State has gained a global reputation....

Our View: Humanity during the inhumane

Stater Editors November 15, 2015

At least 132 people were killed in six coordinated attacks throughout Paris late Friday night. Hundreds more were injured, and thousands were terrified as at least eight attackers with connections to The...

Four alternative activities to do in Kent for Thanksgiving

Paige Verma November 15, 2015

Are you a student staying in Kent for Thanksgiving? Here are some alternative ideas to try out on Turkey Day.1. Tree City Turkey TrotEarly registration for residents before Nov. 20 is $17 and $22 for non-residents,...

Guest column: The face of mob rule in higher education

Andrew Kloster, The Heritage Foundation November 15, 2015

America's universities are supposed to be places where students can get an education. The vast majority of students want that. Some, however, do not.They want a "safe space" where their strange ideas about...

Opinion: Steph Curry making a case for best player in the NBA

Ray Strickland November 15, 2015

The Golden State Warriors are off to a hot 10-0 start, obliterating every opponent standing in their way. The Warriors mirror a team that is primed to make a deep run in the NBA playoffs and repeat as...

Carlyle Addy is a sophomore journalism major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at caddy@kent.edu. 

Opinion: Can humanity be about life?

Carlyle Addy November 15, 2015

Most of the world has the city of Paris on their minds today. Seven attacks and several hours of terror shook France on Friday. More than 100 people are dead. There’s bound to be a higher estimate somewhere,...

Amanda Paniagua is a graduate art history major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at azabudsk@kent.edu.

Opinion: An uneasy opinion

Amanda Anastasia Paniagua November 15, 2015

Since the news broke about Friday’s attack in Paris, I have been searching for the words to articulate my many mixed emotions and overall, cognitive dissonance.I suppose there are no easy answers, only...

Zachary Downes is a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at zdownes@kent.edu.

Opinion: Stop complaining about the dorms

Zachary Downes November 12, 2015

As an underclassmen, living on campus was the biggest pain any student could think of doing. Resident Assistants and their rules personally drove me insane. Then, sharing a bedroom and bathroom with other...

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