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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

OPINION: After Halloween, another consideration

E. Timothy Moore, Emeritus Professor Guest Columnist October 28, 2019

In America, Halloween celebrations have always involved children going door to door in neighborhoods asking the words “trick or treat” while wearing costumes of ghosts, goblins, monsters, witches,...

The situation in Syria has been rapidly deteriorating. Last week, the Trump administration ordered US troops to step aside from the border in northern Syria, effectively paving the way for Turkey to launch an offensive against US-backed Kurdish forces who they regard as enemies.

The situation in Syria is rapidly deteriorating. Four things you need to know.

By Nick Paton Walsh, CNN October 14, 2019

Originally Published: 14 OCT 19 12:09 ETUpdated: 14 OCT 19 15:28 ET    (CNN) -- The situation in Syria has been rapidly deteriorating.Last week, the Trump administration ordered US troops to step aside...

Being Muslim in America, discusses religion, breaks down stereotypes

Students discussed being Muslim in America and broke down stereotypes imposed on Islamic culture and religion at the first Muslim Student Association meeting on Oct. 3. In the United States, there are...

Reverend Renne Zimelis-Ruchotzke holds the microphone for Cheryl Lessin as she tells the crowd about a non-violent protest in Washington D.C. that will push against what she called the fascist regime of President Donald Trump at the climate strike held at Risman Plaza on Sept. 20, 2019. She said the regime is one of the biggest factors in climate change. 

Demonstrators gather on Risman Plaza for Global Climate Strike

Protestors gathered on Risman Plaza at noon Friday to demand action against climate change. The demonstration, hosted by Students for a Democratic Society, was part of the Global Climate Strike. Millions...

The United Auto Workers union went out on strike against General Motors this past weekend, the first work stoppage in the US auto industry in 12 years.

Nearly 50,000 UAW workers go on strike against GM, America’s biggest automaker

Chris Isidore, CNN Business September 16, 2019

 Originally Published: 16 SEP 19 00:00 ETUpdated: 16 SEP 19 12:26 ET    (CNN) -- The United Auto Workers union went out on strike against General Motors Sunday night, the first work stoppage in the...

Moira Armstrong an English and History major(Left) and Jordan George a Fashion major (Right) admire the Wearing Justice exhibit at the Kent State University Museum. This Exhibit shows the use of Graphic T-Shirts during heated political moments and showcases their meanings. Sep 13, 2019.

Graphic T-shirts make more than a fashion statement

Gershon Harrell, Fashion reporter September 13, 2019

Like photos, graphic T-shirts can carry thousands of different interpretations, meanings and messages.For generations, graphic tees have been worn as a way to identify where someone aligns, raise awareness...

OPINION: The third party problem

Alex Thornhill September 20, 2018

There is a growing disconnect with Americans when dealing with the two-party system. Voter identification with Republicans and Democrats are at a historic low.Many Americans see both parties as ineffective...

Founder and CEO of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute speaks following the screening of 88 Cents on Thursday, March 8, 2018.

Tackling incarceration in America

Madeline Scalzi March 12, 2018

The audience sat in silence, with expressions of disbelief growing across their faces. When the lights in room 340 of Franklin Hall grew bright again following the screening of the short film “88 Cents,”...

Students reflect on heritage, language barriers

Cameron Gorman November 9, 2017

When Reyam Hadi was 10 years old, she moved to the United States with her family. They had previously lived in Jordan and Iraq, so Hadi said she was used to moving, and wasn’t overly worried about adjusting...

Alex Kamczyc

Opinion: Friendly fire and other important dilemmas

Alex Kamczyc June 23, 2017

There’s a simple saying shared among people in my family, (I’m sure other people use this saying as well, but whatever) when two people are working towards the same goal but they get in each other’s...

Matt Poe

Opinion: I am going to stop making fun of Donald Trump

Matt Poe May 31, 2017

God, those are some of the toughest words I’ve ever had to utter.Never mind breaking up with a girlfriend or confronting a boss about some sensitive issue at the workplace; those words encapsulating...

Sam Karam

Opinion: History repeats itself

Samantha Karam November 15, 2015

History repeats itself. First we had 9/11. Now we have the Paris attacks. What the Islamic State does in the future is unknown.What we do know is that the Islamic State has gained a global reputation....

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