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Our View: Homecoming chant demands university’s attention

October 4, 2016

The Spanish and Latino Student Association (SALSA) — participants in Saturday’s Homecoming parade — claimed via social media that a fraternity chanted “build that wall” at them as they marched...

We need to talk about the clowns

Matt Poe October 4, 2016

I didn’t want to do this. I told myself I wouldn’t do this. I convinced myself I wouldn’t succumb and give in to devoting my column to this charade of panic engulfing the country.That all changed...

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SNL season premiere is a home run

Gabby Seed October 4, 2016

This past weekend, "Saturday Night Live" began its 42nd season with a presidential debate cold open sketch that featured recent Emmy winner Kate McKinnon as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton...

An armed campus is a safe campus

Kevin Cline October 4, 2016

The open carry firearm education walk on campus last month was a necessary, albeit controversial, affair. It sparked a discussion on campus that desperately needed to take place.Students and participants...

Nobody wins debates

Nicholas Hunter October 2, 2016

Last week, the first debate between Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump took place. Since then, there has been constant debate over who “won” the debate.A few hours...

Having a disability does not mean struggling alone

Karl Hopkins-Lutz October 2, 2016

I want to offer a word to the students with invisible disabilities: ask for help.I attended Kent State during the Bush years, when Kent State’s Student Accessibility Services did not offer help for people...

Potential discrimination at Homecoming parade unwarranted

Bobbi Szabo October 2, 2016

Kent State is home to a diverse population of people representing 122 countries, but this diversity is not welcomed by all.This past Saturday after the Homecoming Parade commenced, the student group Spanish...

Legacies in the sports world

Dan Armelli October 2, 2016

Last week, the death of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez shook the sports world.Over the last seven-plus days, if we didn’t already know before, we learned what Fernandez was all about; He was a phenomenal...

Count on USG for top-notch entertainment

Israel Galarza III September 28, 2016

Stitching together a list of just a few of the entertainers who have graced the grounds of Kent State in the past several years results in the following: Wiz Khalifa, Jeremih, Future, Kevin Hart, Rae Sremmurd,...

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Browns must sign Pryor long-term

Ty Sugick September 28, 2016

After an impressive start to the 2016 season for Terrelle Pryor, it is time for the Cleveland Browns to reward him with a long-term contract. Pryor’s presence and production have already earned him all...

Why pay off debt when you can sue?

Los Angeles Times September 28, 2016

In the wake of the collapse of the Corinthian Colleges and questions about other for-profit career colleges, the Department of Education has drafted broad new rules for when people can get out of repaying...

A Mag’s Do’s and Don’ts of Homecoming

Payton Moore September 28, 2016

There are larger issues in this world other than coordinating blue and gold — but not this week. It’s Homecoming! That means drinking too many Miller Lites your parents brought to the tailgate, something...