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Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

Opinion: Senators square off in town hall debate

Jacob Tabler February 8, 2017

On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders took part in a CNN town hall event. This event placed these former presidential candidates on the debate stage regarding the future of the Affordable...

Stephen D'Abreau

Opinion: A tale of two cops: An open letter

Stephen D'Abreau February 8, 2017

To the officer who pulled me over last month:As I was patted down and my car was searched, I asked myself how a simple traffic stop in a well-known speed trap in my own hometown turned out like this. All...

Matt Poe

Opinion: As Poe puts it: Public schools continue to suffer years after Devos confirmation

Matt Poe February 8, 2017

Editor's Note: The following column contains satire. Events mentioned in the piece are fictitious.It’s been 10 years since former Secretary of Education and professional airhead Betsy DeVos was confirmed...

Brian DiPaolo is a senior history major with a minor in political science. He serves as the historian of the Kent State College Democrats and can be contacted at bdipaolo@kent.edu.

Opinion: No ban, no wall—America for all

Brian DiPaolo February 7, 2017

If you have been following the political climate for the past year and a half – or even for the past few weeks – you must be aware of President Donald Trump’s controversial stances on immigration...

Opinion: Getting help for survivors of sexual assault

Mike Hovancsek February 7, 2017

I enter my facility and pass by the waiting room on the way to my office. A nervous-looking young woman is sitting in one of the chairs, staring at the floor, her body held as tight as a fist.As I enter...

Opinion: Why defunding Planned Parenthood must not happen

Madison Newingham February 7, 2017

Time and again, we have heard conservatives argue for the defunding of Planned Parenthood with various explanations to hide the real reason in doing so. Republicans want to attack abortion rights and have...

Matt Poe

Opinion: Patriots Super Bowl victory ruins another year of the NFL

Matt Poe February 7, 2017

I recently picked up a part-time job at a local restaurant to earn some extra cash during my semester in the nation’s capital. Slowly learning, navigating and surviving Washington as an unpaid intern...

REVIEW: Lady Gaga dives into old hits for Super Bowl halftime show

Michael Nied February 6, 2017

Few artists have impacted popular culture in the manner Lady Gaga has since making her mainstream debut with “Just Dance” in 2008.Equal parts consumer and creator, Lady Gaga was birthed unto the world...

Lucas Misera

Opinion: Fix tuition to demand for degree

Lucas Misera February 5, 2017

Attending college is an investment. Four years of work – and, subsequently, foregoing four years of potential earnings in the workforce – are dedicated to schooling in hopes of big-time earnings in...

Our View: No bullet is acceptable

The Kent Stater Editorial Staff February 5, 2017

Protests in Berkeley, California, turned violent after a group of 100-150 individuals allegedly took over the demonstration to apply the black bloc strategy. This was in response to Breitbart’s senior...

Nicholas Hunter

Opinion: Trump’s immigration ban will only increase Middle East hostility

Nicholas Hunter February 5, 2017

In the two weeks since President Donald Trump has taken office, sleep has not been had.Whether you agree with his policies or not, since he signed his first executive order, which stated his intent to...

Bobbie Szabo

Opinion: The Bowling Green Massacre’s legacy

Bobbie Szabo February 5, 2017

Editor's Note: The following column contains satire. Quotes and several events mentioned in the piece are fictitious.During an interview on Thursday, Kellyanne Conway reminded all of America about the...

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