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Zachary Downes is a junior journalism major. Contact him at zdownes@kent.edu.

Opinion: Don’t Say Yes to the Dress

Zachary Downes March 3, 2015

Being a college student, I have a Twitter and have gotten distracted by social media. Social media is the biggest thing that sparks my procrastination and has caused me to skip numerous homework assignments....

Mike Richards is a senior English major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at mricha51@kent.edu.

Opinion: Ceasefire: A Serious discussion on gun control chaos

Mike Richards March 2, 2015

There’s enough gun violence about the nation that you could sell it as a Quentin Tarantino film. Though, the difference between this and “Django” getting some well-deserved justice, is that in itself....

Opinion: Outlawing yoga pants

Lauren Gump March 2, 2015

Republican David Moore, a Montana lawmaker, proposed a bill to make yoga pants illegal last month. He introduced House Bill 365 in the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, which proposes extending the...

Our View: The Legacy of Inspiration of Leonard Nimoy

KS Editors March 1, 2015

Leonard Nimoy’s death is a terrible loss in the hearts of many. His kind heart and distinctive voice moved many who watched him as both an actor and as a person. Easily recognized as Spock, the half-human,...

John Hess is a senior political science major. Contact him at jhess14@kent.edu

Opinion: Whose Islam? Debate of Religion and the Clash of Civilizations

John Hess March 1, 2015

The declaration of a 21st century caliphate last summer stunned much of America. The organization ISIS claims to be the first legitimate manifestation of Islamic law in a millennium. However, its theology...

Bruce Walton is the opinions editor. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: If Brian Williams goes, so should Bill O’Reilly

Bruce Walton February 26, 2015

If we have seen anything these past few months, it’s that journalists are becoming the news more than ever. A few weeks ago, Brian Williams was challenged on the accuracy of a story he wrote from the...

Zachary Downes is a junior journalism major. Contact him at zdownes@kent.edu.

Opinion: Respect the President

Zachary Downes February 26, 2015

As we all know, the weather in northeast Ohio is bitter in more ways than one since we all want to cancel classes. The Kent State President, Beverly Warren, now has the last say in whether Kent State will...

Our View: Professionally sassy

KS Editors February 25, 2015

Summary: With students taking to social media to complain about the cold temperatures, we love that President Beverly Warren is also tuning in, and participating in, the conversation.With temperature readings...

Jimmy Miller is the sports editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at jmill231@kent.edu.

Guest Columnists: Orange is the new Browns

Jimmy Miller and Katie Nix February 25, 2015

When my friends and I get together, sports seem to become a driving topic of conversation, particularly Cleveland sports. At times, we are prone to bashing our own Cleveland teams. We love them, but they...

Mike Richards is a senior English major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at mricha51@kent.edu.

Opinion: Oscars 2015: A Year of Great Films Gone to Waste

Mike Richards February 23, 2015

I’m bitter. An understatement, but only certain words could express how I felt after watching the annual train-wreck celebrating the previous year of cinema. But I also like my job, so fill the words...

Amanda Paniagua is a graduate art history major. Contact her at azabudsk@kent.edu

Opinion: An open letter to the marginalized student body

Amanda Paniagua February 23, 2015

I do not share my personal experience for myself, but for every single marginalized student or faculty member on campus who has been made to feel uncomfortable moving in public space because they too have...

Our View: #Askhermore makes us think about the expectations of all women

KS Editors February 22, 2015

The Academy Awards is one of the biggest nights for celebrity actors, all of whom will be wearing their best outfits and bringing their most important guests and significant others down the red carpet...

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