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Opinion: Ohioans deserve to hear candidates debate, not just watch TV ads

Marilou Johanek September 21, 2014

The handful of Ohioans who follow state politics are waiting for the debates to start. Spirited political discourse on a range of critical issues gives voters valuable insight about candidates.    In...

Opinion: Fake politics alive and well in resident halls; real politics, not

Ryan McCarthy September 21, 2014

I’ve always been largely indifferent toward any sort of student council. I ran once in the fifth grade and was excited that one other person actually voted for me, but I’ve had little interest in it...

Opinion: The deluded conversation on violence against women

Ryan McCarthy September 18, 2014

Last week, Fox News was yet again in the spotlight for controversial statements made by its news team. Fox & Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade made the latest statement regarding the footage of Ray Rice...

Opinion: Raising books for cancer

Skyler Chill September 18, 2014

For this week’s column, I wanted to share my project proposal for my communication class, “Communication in Small Groups and Teams.”When thinking about children, we envision little ones jumping rope,...

Our View: Music fest brings us together

KS Editors September 17, 2014

This Friday, the Kent community will experience the sounds of the ‘Round Town Music Fest. More than 60 artists will perform at several venues in the downtown area.Kent is known for its festivals throughout...

Opinion: Letter to the editor

Joshua Moyer September 17, 2014

I have never penned a letter to the editor in my life. I seldom leave comments on news stories available online. But for once, I feel the need to express myself in a public medium.It’s time that we as...

Opinion: The sun sets in the west: Stand strong for Kanye

Mike Richards September 17, 2014

Attention: For when you read this, I demand you stand up, stop whatever it is you’re doing, “I’ma let you finish,” but this is the greatest piece of writing you will ever read.Clearly I’m not...

Katie Smith is a senior public relations major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at ksmit138@kent.edu.

Opinion: Urban Outfitters: The most offensive company in America

Katie Smith September 17, 2014

Monday morning started off like any other day, until I checked Twitter and saw a BuzzFeed article about Urban Outfitters’ latest gaffe in the arena of offensive clothing. This time, however, the controversy...

Jennifer Hutchinson

Opinion: FitzGerald’s down for the count

Jennifer Hutchinson September 16, 2014

Election Day is approaching, however, with the FitzGerald campaign imploding on itself who really needs to take it to a vote?We all knew Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald’s chances of winning the...

Neville Hardman

Opinion: Apple gifts users with a free album

Neville Hardman September 16, 2014

Apple is gifting users with more than a larger iPhone screen this month. U2’s ‘Songs of Innocence” appeared free exclusively through iTunes on Sept. 9.“U2 has been an important part of Apple’s...

Our View: The poorest of taste

KS Editors September 15, 2014

It didn’t take long for word of Urban Outfitters’ decision to sell a vintage Kent State sweatshirt that looked like it was blood-spattered to spread across the internet.Urban Outfitters is known for...

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

Opinion: When is enough, enough?

Marvin Logan September 15, 2014

In recent weeks, the National Football League has received quite a bit of coverage for everything but football. In an era where access is at an all -time high, we have the opportunity to peer into the...

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