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Our View: NBC shows poor taste in reporting

DKS Editors February 17, 2014

Bode Miller, one of the more visible members of the U.S. Winter Olympic team, is among the most decorated racers in his sport. He has won six Winter Olympic medals, including the bronze in this year’s...

Guest column: Restore voting rights to ex-felons

The Miami Herald February 17, 2014

The following editorial appeared in the Miami Herald on Sunday, Feb. 16:Attorney General Eric Holder, who has become the Obama administration's leading voice on minorities' civil rights and criminal-justice...

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

Opinion: Same-sex marriage: the movement of our time

Jennifer Hutchinson February 17, 2014

All eyes are on Virginia as the state attempts to lift its ban on same-sex marriage. The decision was prompted by a federal judge’s ruling that declared the ban unconstitutional.U.S. District Judge Arenda...

Haoran Li is a junior communication studies major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. He can be reached at hli28@kent.edu.

Opinion: Behind John Kerry’s visit to Asia

Haoran Li February 17, 2014

John Kerry recently visited Asia for several days, during which he paid a visit to South Korea but not Japan. However, both South Korea and Japan are America’s allies and were used to check and balance...

Our view: Main-campus enrollment increases are well-deserved

DKS Editors February 16, 2014

Satirical news site The Onion recently published a broadcast that credited American parents in a ranking of the “Top 50 ‘Perfectly Good’ State Schools,” in which Kent State was ranked No. 1. ...

Guest Column: Senate must pass reforms to help end epidemic of sexual assault military

San Jose Mercury News February 16, 2014

The following editorial appeared in the San Jose Mercury News on Thursday, Feb. 13:The way sexual assaults are handled in the military is a disaster — even the top brass concede at this point. The Associated...

Sanjana Iyer is a sophomore fashion merchandising major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at ssriniva@kent.edu.

Opinion: Where your fur coat came from

Sanjana Iyer February 16, 2014

In my time here on campus, I have had the misfortune of crossing paths with several students who proudly wear their fur and Uggs like priced possessions.Last week, I stumbled upon an article on peta.org...

Joyce Ng is a senior English major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at jng2@kent.edu.

Opinion: For the love of durian

Joyce Ng February 16, 2014

I have discovered that here in the U.S., Asians have a reputation for eating strange foods. My friends often joke with me about how I eat cats and insects back home. While Malaysian cuisine does not usually...

Our View: Kent traffic poses serious problem

DKS Editors February 13, 2014

Last October, the Stater had an article discussing plans for the improvement of Summit Street that included “relieving congestion, addressing safety and creating a better corridor for vehicles, pedestrians...

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

Opinion: Reversing roles

Neville Hardman February 13, 2014

As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s easy to want to get close to your significant other and watch a movie, but consider your selection carefully. Every romantic movie ever has a tired plot line: girl...

Guest column: RedBlueAmerica: Is Obamacare undermining the American work ethic?

Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk February 13, 2014

A new report by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says the Affordable Care Act will reduce the effective size of the U.S. workforce by 2.5 million over the next 10 years.The White House responded...

Albert Fisler is a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at afisler@kent.edu.

Opinion: Are new ways to pay really safer?

Albert Fisler February 13, 2014

Beginning this month, the PulseWallet will go on sale for businesses as a new way to collect payment from customers.  The premise behind the PulseWallet is that a consumer will be able to simply scan...

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