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

Opinion: Drake’s popularity is baffling

Jacob Ruffo November 4, 2015

How many times can the Internet explode defending Drake? He’s a loser; it’s OK to admit it. Let’s just move on without him. He’s personally setting pop culture back because he’s everywhere. He’s...

Sam Karam

Opinion: An open letter to “shamers”

Samantha Karam November 4, 2015

Shamers, you know who you are. You’re those people who hate on another person’s body type, lifestyle choices, physical appearance or character traits.If I were to describe someone to you, chances are...

Jon Stewart

Our View: He’s back

KS Editors November 3, 2015

Jon Stewart extended his hand and flipped off retirement. Not really, but the the former “Daily Show” host did sign a four-year contract with HBO just in time for election coverage. While Stewart isn’t...

Matt Poe

Opinion: Technology is consuming our daily lives

Matt Poe November 3, 2015

I have a favor to ask of you, dear reader, but first I will provide some backdrop for this column. A recent study conducted by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization which educates on navigating...

Guest column: FBI director claims viral videos increase crime

Adri Montes November 3, 2015

Federal Bureau of Investigation director, James Comey, recently said at the University of Chicago Law School that the “era of viral videos” is largely to blame for recent spikes in violent crime across...

Lucas Misera

Opinion: Justifying Planned Parenthood

Lucas Misera November 3, 2015

Occasionally, news breaks from the government that sticks around for a while, and I’m left wondering how we possibly could still be on that specific topic. Planned Parenthood is one of those subjects,...

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

Opinion: Excuses are killing us

Bruno Beidacki November 2, 2015

“All you need is love,” proclaimed John Lennon in one of the Beatles’ most iconic songs. As a symbol of peace and a human rights activism, it surprises most people when they find out Lennon was a...

Opinion: Donald Trump terrifies me, and he should do the same to you

Ashley Atherton November 2, 2015

I was sitting on my couch Wednesday night, fully prepared to watch the third Republican debate. I was hopeful about this debate, CNBC wanted to focus on the economy which tends to be more associated with...

Our View: We should be educated voters on election day

KS Editors November 1, 2015

Election day is tomorrow and although it isn’t a large election, it's still important for students to get out there and vote.In a 2010 study done by CIRCLE, a non-partisan youth voting research center...

Guest column: The uncomfortable truth about free speech

As we prepared to honor military veterans at Wesleyan University's first home football game, I sought out one of our engaged and thoughtful student veterans.Bryan Stascavage had published an opinion piece...

Letter to the editor: Consider Issue 43

William Wilen November 1, 2015

Issue 43 is on Kent’s Nov. 3 ballot, and the Kent Citizens for Democracy group would appreciate your support in getting it passed.This ballot is a nationwide attempt to call on our Congress to amend...

“Lynched” Ken Gonzales-Day, 2015

Opinion: When art reflects a sobering reality

Amanda Anastasia Paniagua November 1, 2015

 In a sea of flashing images that continuously force us to watch the brutalization of black and brown bodies, the calming quiet of Ken Gonzales Day’s 2015 work titled “Lynched,” only begins to become...

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