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Opinion: The internship hunt

Katie Smith October 28, 2014

Some of the best lessons I’ve learned in college weren’t in a classroom, but rather at an internship.Many majors at Kent State University require students to complete an internship for credit, which...

Maggie Wachtel is a sophomore public relations major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at mwachte2@kent.edu.

Opinion: It’s time for this country to talk about mental illness

Maggie Wachtel October 27, 2014

Two students were killed and three were injured after a student opened fire at Marysville-Pilchuck high school in Washington on Friday.Headlines like these have become all too familiar, and the debate...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch12@kent.edu

Opinion: Are third parties threatening Republican wins?

Jennifer Hutchinson October 27, 2014

For all those who thought third parties were down for the count this election, it looks like they couldn’t have been more wrong.While the Tea Party may not be as involved as it was in 2010, a recent...

Our view: Victim-blaming is not taking responsibility

KS Editors October 26, 2014

Saturday night was Kent Halloween, the night when students from Kent State and other northeast Ohio universities flock to downtown Kent dressed in costume, or lack thereof. Halloween is the time for fun...

Marvin Logan is a senior Pan-African studies major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at mlogan6@kent.edu.

Opinion: Get active

Marvin Logan October 26, 2014

In the spirit of the political season, I wanted to weigh in on college students being politically engaged. This year’s election is a midterm election. Midterm elections are held in cycles that run during...

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

Opinion: The physical versus the digital

Mike Richards October 26, 2014

We live in a world where technological advancements are achieved in order to create convenience for the consumers and users of our society.There is a bit of sullen joy that can come from heading to your...

Letter to the editor: Who owns our resources?

Kathy Schumann October 26, 2014

Why are we drilling for more oil when it is polluting the atmosphere and causing more oil spills and earthquakes? Just go down a couple levels and the answer is money.The oil and gas industry has made...

Albert J. Fisler is a junior English major and a  columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at afisler@kent.edu.

Opinion: Exact change at the FlashCard machine

Albert Fisler October 23, 2014

It is common knowledge that universities and colleges weigh heavy on the wallet as these institutions squeeze students – or those fiscally responsible for the students – for nearly every penny they...

Ryan McCarthy is a sophomore political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmccart5@kent.edu.

Opinion: Ebola is the concern it shouldn’t be

Ryan McCarthy October 23, 2014

The reaction to the Ebola virus demonstrates an incredibly irritating aspect of our society: Our attention to news ends after reading the headline. Last week, news came that a woman from this area named...

Our view: Learn diversity for future success

KS Editors October 22, 2014

As the demographics of our country are changing at a rapid pace, the word “diversity” is thrown around in conversations in virtually every industry. Do you have a diverse staff? Are you citing diverse...

Guest Columnist: Get your flu shots

Rebecca Wrobel October 22, 2014

You probably know the most common symptoms of the seasonal flu, but do you really know how much it can affect you? Every year, 1 in 4 college students will get the flu. The most common symptoms are cough,...

Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Community Bill of Rights would hurt Kent

Ray Paoletta October 22, 2014

On Nov. 4, Kent voters will have the opportunity to vote for Issue 21, also known as the Community Bill of Rights. Advocacy groups claim that this issue is a pro-environment issue that saves the city of...

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