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John Hess is a senior political science major. Contact him at jhess14@kent.edu. 

Opinion: Not lovin’ it: McExploitation and the minimum wage

John Hess April 6, 2015

Wal-Mart workers and their families were pleasantly surprised earlier this year when the corporation announced a plan to raise wages to $10 an hour by April of next year. This news was followed by similar...

Walking debt infects Kent State

Cheyenne Perry October 30, 2014

The Ohio Student Association painted students to look like zombies to raise awareness of the growing student debt problem and raising minimum wage Thursday evening at Risman Plaza.OSA’s Night of The...

News on the go: Sept. 2

Alicia Balog September 1, 2014

President Barack Obama renewed his push for Congress to raise the minimum wage Monday in Milwaukee in a buoyant accounting of the economy’s “revving” performance. His emphasis on the minimum wage...

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

Opinion: Higher minimum wage; harder to live

Jennifer Hutchinson February 3, 2014

Many tuned in for President Obama’s much anticipated State of the Union Address last week.A number of issues were tackled during the speech, and while some of the president’s remarks were underwhelming,...

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