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

Opinion: Leaving Kent State for bigger world studying abroad

Katie Smith August 25, 2014

If you read my last column, you’re probably pretty confused, but hear me out. Kent State University is a great place to learn, but I never truly appreciated it until I left my sophomore year to study...

Our view: ESPN, rethink your priorities

Kent Stater editors August 24, 2014

ESPN anchor Neil Everett was clearly upset by his network’s excessive coverage of Johnny Manziel and Braxton Miller and the lack of coverage of Jason Bitsko’s death.In a rare moment for any professional...

Tyler Kieslich is a sports reporter for The Kent Stater. Contact him at tkieslic@kent.edu.

Opinion: Grieving with a hashtag

Tyler Kieslich August 24, 2014

Since its launch in 2006, Twitter has become part of the everyday human experience for hundreds of millions of users. When something important happens, most people find out about it through Twitter. And...

Letter from the editor: New semester, new Stater

Audrey Fletcher August 24, 2014

The end of August brings the excitement of a new school year. As students, we return to campus, face new challenges and find intriguing opportunities.A web-and-mobile-first world is the challenge The Kent...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major and columnist for the Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: President’s foreign policy game under par

Jennifer Hutchinson August 24, 2014

“We will be vigilant and we will be relentless…to see that justice is done.” This is what President Barack Obama said one day after the beheading of James Foley by the terrorist group, ISIS. What...

Opinion: Why ‘Gen Ed’ credits need to become a thing of the past

Maggie Wachtel August 24, 2014

General Education or “Gen Ed” credits are something that is a requirement at colleges across America. Here at Kent State, we call them Kent Core classes. All students are required to have six credit...

Orientation Opinion: Learning to love Kent State

Katie Smith August 20, 2014

Column 2 Learning to Love Kent StateQuite frankly, I didn’t like Kent State University my freshman year: It was too close to home, I was shy and I wanted to transfer. At the end of my freshman year I...

Orientation Opinion: A smooth start for you and your roommate

Maggie Wachtel August 20, 2014

There is nothing quite like your freshman year of college. And if you’re like most freshmen, you will be dealing with a roommate. If you’re like me and you’ve had your own room for your whole life,...

Orientation Opinion: Roommate tips

Skyler Chill August 20, 2014

Books- CheckDorm Décor- CheckKSU class schedule- CheckIf you think you have everything, you better check your list again. You need your roommate.  You may think finding your roommate is difficult, but...

Letter to the editor from Michael Wilkins

Michael Wilkins May 1, 2014

President Lester A. Lefton will leave a great legacy behind him when he retires this June. When I first came to Kent in the fall of 2011, I can remember all of the construction going on around Kent. Throughout...

Elaina Sauber is a senior English major and opinion editor for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at esauber@kent.edu.

Opinion: Parting words — and a few tips

Elaina Sauber May 1, 2014

Like many of you, I’ll be graduating next weekend.Want to make a college senior instantly uncomfortable? Ask about his or her post-graduation plans.Last semester, I wrote a column about the challenges...

Neville Hardman is a sophomore magazine journalism major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at nhardma1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Disappointing heroes

Neville Hardman May 1, 2014

As fans of music, we dedicate our time to listening to the newest singles an artist puts out and hunting tour dates religiously, then skipping work just to go to the show. We spend money on merchandise...

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