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Guest Column: May 4 symposium is worth seeing

Timothy Scarnecchi April 26, 2011

May 4 Symposium on Democracy 2011: Why talk about Democracy and Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?This year’s Symposium on Democracy focuses on the 15-year-old conflict in the eastern...

 

Opinion: On discovering the will for your life

SarahBeth Caplin April 26, 2011

SaraBeth Caplin SarahBeth Caplin is a senior English major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at [email protected]. There is one word I can think of to best describe my experience...

 

Senior Column: Did you learn anything new at school today?

Stefanie Romba April 26, 2011

Stefanie Romba Stefanie Romba is a senior information design major and design director for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at [email protected] Daily, my mom would ask me that question after school....

 

Opinion: End-of-semester motivation

Jody Michael April 25, 2011

Jody Michael Jody Michael is a sophomore broadcast journalism major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at [email protected] Surely you have idolized a celebrity before. You wished...

 

Opinion: Resurrection Day

Dylan Lusk April 25, 2011

Dylan Lusk Dylan Lusk is a sophomore Electronic Media Production major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at [email protected]. I would like to start this off by congratulating everyone...

Opinion: Be bold in your time at Kent State

Ashley Sepanski April 25, 2011

I hate the phrase “test the waters.” Not because it’s a bad phrase necessarily, but because it represents wasted time.Sure, there are times when testing the waters is certainly appropriate; checking...

Ourview: Prescription drug abuse plagues Ohio

DKS Editors April 25, 2011

The industrial town of Portsmouth in Southern Ohio is not the only Ohio city plagued by drugs like prescription painkillers. More people died of drug overdoses in Ohio in 2008 and 2009 than in the World...

 

Opinion: Most of us are haters

Mike Crissman April 24, 2011

Mike Crissman Mike Crissman is a sophomore newspaper journalism major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at [email protected]. Nobody is perfect — especially not student-athletes....

Our View:Don’t cut student aid, Medicare

DKS Editors April 22, 2011

President Barack Obama addressed the nation April 13 regarding the huge deficit in our national budget. His eloquent speech narrowed down his position to one of humility and shame. He spoke of tax cuts...


Kent Bucket List:

Go to an Akron v. Kent game
See a show at the Kent Stage
Walk the Cuyahoga River Trail
Study abroad
Go sledding on a snow day
Try local Kent eateries: Pufferbelly, Mike’s Place, Taco Tontos, Continental Grill, Anthony’s Cafe, Heavenly Cupcakes, Wild Goat’s, Scribbles and more
Drink a Fishbowl, Rocket Pop and enjoy Kent’s nightlife (21 and older, of course)
Go to Haymaker Farmer’s Market, Beckwith’s Orchard or Hartville Market Place
Volunteer, join a group or participate in an activity outside your major
Take a class just for fun
Tap into the brilliant minds around you
Make your own list

Opinion: Leave with no regrets

Kelly Byer April 21, 2011

Throughout the four years I’ve been at Kent State, a lot has changed. The Risman fountain was replaced, the freshman dorms were torn down and the DKS newsroom moved from Taylor to Franklin Hall. Friendships...

Opinion: Leave with no regrets

April 21, 2011

Kent Bucket List:Go to an Akron v. Kent gameSee a show at the Kent StageWalk the Cuyahoga River TrailStudy abroadGo sledding on a snow dayTry local Kent eateries: Pufferbelly, Mike’s Place, Taco Tontos,...

Our View: Sportsmanship isn’t limited to athletic events

DKS Editors April 21, 2011

College can be a demanding time. Personal accountability is tested 24/7. One is responsible for a variety of new tasks, from buying groceries to going to class to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Even...

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