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Tyler Kieslich is a sports reporter for The Kent Stater. Contact him at tkieslic@kent.edu.

Opinion: Grieving with a hashtag

Tyler Kieslich August 24, 2014

Since its launch in 2006, Twitter has become part of the everyday human experience for hundreds of millions of users. When something important happens, most people find out about it through Twitter. And...

Letter from the editor: New semester, new Stater

Audrey Fletcher August 24, 2014

The end of August brings the excitement of a new school year. As students, we return to campus, face new challenges and find intriguing opportunities.A web-and-mobile-first world is the challenge The Kent...

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

Opinion: Quitting social media

Neville Hardman April 17, 2014

Twelve snapchats, four Twitter notifications, three Facebook messages and one Instagram alert awaited me after I went 24 hours without using social media, and none of them were important.We are a part...

USG member’s post sparks controversy

Emily Mills April 3, 2014

Eric Dyne, a candidate for director of student advancement for Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government, faced backlash on social media Wednesday night when he posted a Facebook status following...

Kent State reaction to shooting shared through social media

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Kent State students participate in a rally in favor of LGBTQ rights in Risman Plaza Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014. Students gathered in response to the Westboro Baptist Church's threats to picket Kent State that had been circulating on Twitter earlier in the day.

Campus bands together against LGBT hate

Kara Taylor February 20, 2014

Though the Westboro Baptist Church didn’t come to Kent State to protest, the campus community bonded together against LGBT hate.“We’ve flipped the narrative, and we now spread a message of self-empowerment...

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

Opinion: Social Media Lie Detector

Albert Fisler February 20, 2014

Facebook and Twitter dominate the social media world and allow people to connect, talk and share information from all around the world.  It’s easy to see how the truth can easily be stretched as people...

Video: University of Akron fan Twitter account references sensitive subjects during rivalry game

Gabriel Kramer February 5, 2014

During the Kent vs. Akron basketball game Saturday, Kent came away with a win. However, the University of Akron Twitter account, belonging to the official fans of Akron, referenced sensitive subjects while...

The anonymous Twitter underground

Patrick Williams January 22, 2014

An element of mystery pervades in the Twittersphere. A number of people admit to lying, cheating and stealing, while others have found love and comfort among the anonymous pages. The contributors aren’t...

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