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OPINION: Fear, failure and the power of perseverance

OPINION: Fear, failure and the power of perseverance

Jacob Freshly, Opinion Writer February 20, 2024

It’s not easy to be brave, disciplined and strong.  I fall to fear and challenges every day. “I’ll do my homework later,” I tell myself. “I’m too tired to exercise today.” “I can’t...

OPINION: Queer culture: Liberating or limiting?

OPINION: Queer culture: Liberating or limiting?

Grace Claxon, Opinion Writer February 19, 2024

Many queer women have been asked the fated question, “Do you listen to Girl in Red?”  On the surface, it’s an innocuous inquiry about music preferences. In reality, it’s a test. If you answer...

Life goes on, with hope leading as the group of friends huddle, front from left, Kristiana Corona, Dominic Young, middle from left, Hannah Hall, Shea Suffoletta, Jake Kleve and back, Dante Murray, celebrating life, love and the point that there's "No Day But Today."

REVIEW: ‘No Day But Today’: Rent’s message of love, hope erupts amid a haze of fear, hate

Cadie Pierce, Photographer February 17, 2024

Editor’s note: Descriptions of the portrayal of the character Mimi Marquez were elaborated on for clarification post-publication.  The message echoed by Mimi Marquez and ensemble members during the...

Illustration by Sophia Swengel

OPINION: Great moments in revolutionary culture: Femininity and the human experience

Sophia Swengel, Opinion Writer February 16, 2024

There is an art to eyeliner. The perfect curve, the streak of white on the waterline. It’s a ritual I partake in every morning before attending my biweekly lecture on the Vietnam War — or maybe it’s...

KentWired Illustration by Allie Black

OPINION: The Eras Tour and its impact on concert culture

Ava Branz, Opinion Writer February 15, 2024

When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour was announced in 2022, I thought nothing of it. I had attended her 1989 and Reputation tours, and although I didn’t plan on going this time around, if my mind changed...

OPINION: The true meaning of Valentine's Day

OPINION: The true meaning of Valentine’s Day

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer February 14, 2024

Many people are unaware Valentine's Day is not rooted in romance and love. The holiday originated as a feast day in honor of the Christian martyr, Saint Valentine. The most historical story suggests...

THIS OR THAT: Valentine's Day is overrated

THIS OR THAT: Valentine’s Day is overrated

KentWired Editorial Board February 14, 2024

This opinion was written by Kelsie Horner, John Hilber, Alton Northup, Jacob Shondel, Annalexis Davis, Yasmeen Matthews, Casey Schroth, Jackson Small and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial...

OPINION: Rock Hall: Who Needs In

OPINION: Rock Hall: Who Needs In

Annemarie Karabinus, Opinion Writer February 14, 2024

This Random Rants with Annemarie, we are discussing everything Rock and Roll. For Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, my friends and I visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in downtown Cleveland. The...

THIS OR THAT: Valentine's Day is hyped the perfect amount

THIS OR THAT: Valentine’s Day is hyped the perfect amount

KentWired Editorial Board February 14, 2024

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Savana Capp, Addison Foreman, Taina Rivera, Hannah Saadey, Isabella Schreck, Savana Capp, Audrey Trevarthan and Anneliese White from KentWired’s editorial board....

OPINION: The Poet's Table

OPINION: The Poet’s Table

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer February 13, 2024

The stout oak table with six-inch legs found in my basement has been used as a nightstand since we moved into this 100-year-old, Sears-built home. I only used it as a nightstand because our mattress lay...

KentWired Illustration by Emily Riebe

OPINION: You may be upset that it’s a rematch, but we’re getting the best game from 49ers-Chiefs

Matthew Kiraly, Opinion Writer February 12, 2024

Four years ago, the Kansas City Chiefs took down the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV 31-20. It was the first time the Lombardi Trophy came to western Missouri since 1969. Andy Reid won his first...

Canva illustration by Virginia Doherty

OPINION: Profitable nonprofits: the scarcity of charitable hospitals

Virginia Doherty, Opinion Writer February 12, 2024

Over one-third of the American population is currently in medical debt. 15% of Americans have overdue medical debt — the majority of which is owed directly to hospitals. There’s an estimated minimum...