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OPINION: The Christianization of American education

Virginia Doherty, Opinion Writer October 14, 2023

Despite one of our country’s founding tenets being freedom of religion, which notably also means freedom from religion, we’ve seen a huge push towards the desecularization of our country in the past...

OUR VIEW: Spread breast cancer awareness this October

OUR VIEW: Spread breast cancer awareness this October

This opinion was written by Savana Capp, Kelsie Horner, Isabella Schreck, Grace Springer and Anneliese White from KentWired’s editorial board. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the average...

Fans show off their Lana Del Ray flag.

OPINION: The Lana Del Rey Generation

Faith Fistler, Opinion Writer October 13, 2023

With white dresses and bows in our hair, my friends and I made an hour-and-a-half trek to Pennsylvania to see Lana Del Rey live.  The warm weather welcomed us to the outside pavilion, where 22,000...

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OPINION: I can’t be 16 forever

Chloe Robertson, Opinion Writer October 12, 2023

“When” by Dodie blasts through Sarah Rings’ car speakers as she drives through the streets of her hometown. Tears stream down her face, leaving black marks of mascara trailing across her cheeks....

"The Giver," a novel by Lois Lowry, is featured on several banned or challenged book lists.

Letter to the Editor: Banning books counteracts our freedom of speech

Jessie Starkey October 11, 2023

In today’s world, book banning has become a commonplace occurrence due to a misguided fear and dislike of otherness and discomfort. Books discussing the ideas of gender identity, sexual orientation,...

Random Rants with Annemarie: spooky edition

Random Rants with Annemarie: spooky edition

Annemarie Karabinus, Opinion Writer October 11, 2023

This edition of Random Rants with Annemarie is just going to be me rambling about Halloween. My love for Halloween, recommendations for things to do in October, my past experiences with some recommendations...

Carlene and her husband, Dennis

OPINION: A name holds weight

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer October 10, 2023

My mother named me Carlina after my father's mother, Carlene. Most people I meet tell me how beautiful my name is, but I just smile and say, “Thank you.” I never got to meet Carlene, but from what...

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OPINION: ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ brings a new meaning to horror

Aden Graves, Opinion Writer October 9, 2023

Editor’s note: This story contains topics of death, substance abuse and spoilers of the show.  Horror shows don't have to be filled with jump-scares or gory scenes to be scary.  While there are...

Members of the KentWired editorial board dressed as characters from Scooby Doo! to celebrate 100 years of Warner Bros.

THIS OR THAT: 100 years of greatness, the variety of Warner Bros. 

KentWired Editorial Board October 8, 2023

This opinion was written by Grace Clarke, Taina Rivera, Isabella Schreck, Anneliese White and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article and its companion article,...

Members of the KentWired editorial board dressed as Disney princesses in honor of the Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary.

THIS OR THAT: 100 years of magic, the lasting impact of Disney

KentWired Editorial Board October 8, 2023

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Savana Capp, Annalexis Davis, Kelsie Horner, Emma Kiko, Janson McNair, Leah Shepard, Grace Springer, Audrey Trevarthan and Emily Yanchak from KentWired’s editorial...

OPINION: NFL for the swifties

OPINION: NFL for the swifties

Kelsie Horner and Audrey Trevarthan October 7, 2023

Let's face it. Swifties and the NFL fans rarely overlap in interests. That was, until Taylor Swift filled the “blank space” in her life with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and rocked the...

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OPINION: TikTok culture is ruining concerts

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer October 6, 2023

Last week, Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS Tour got more registrations for pre-sale tickets than the amount of tickets even left available. In November of last year, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour broke Ticketmaster...

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