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Guest Column: Defending free speech on college campuses

Chicago Tribune April 24, 2016

Free expression is not faring well on American college campuses these days. In some places, the problem is students taking grave offense at opinions that merit only minor umbrage or none at all. In others,...

Ritchie Mulhall

Opinion: Leave Stan Van Gundy alone

Richard Mulhall April 24, 2016

It never ceases to amaze me the things athletes and coaches get fined for in professional sports. They can get fined for everything from making a bad comment during a post-game press conference or wearing...

Lucas Misera

Opinion: The need to revive civil discourse

Lucas Misera April 24, 2016

On April 18, the New Boston Post, a self-titled “hub of conservative thought,” posted a controversial editorial lambasting college-age students for the creation of “safe spaces." The author, Kyle...

Dylan Webb is a teaching English as a second language major. Contact him at dwebb13@kent.edu.

Opinion: Best of Kent: To our political organizations

Dylan Webb April 20, 2016

Over the last few months I’ve been on an epic adventure with the various political organizations of Kent State, and with other campaigns going as a rogue representative. It’s shown me that Kent’s...

Opinion: Religion’s role in the Democratic Party

Mackenzie Kloepfer Kent State College Democrats April 20, 2016

When one thinks of how religion is associated with politics, the Republican Party is the party that comes to mind as relevant. According to recent polls, religion is seen as “very important” in the...

Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

Opinion: Religion in American politics

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans April 20, 2016

The Republican Presidential race continues this week with the New York primary. Donald Trump won 89 of the 93 delegates, John Kasich claimed four and Ted Cruz did not secure any. The candidates are always...

Samantha Karam is a sophomore journalism major. Contact her at skaram3@kent.edu.

Opinion: Undeniably authentic

Samantha Karam April 20, 2016

When I lived on-campus last year, I was accustomed to the fast-paced lifestyle of a college student. I was surrounded by kids buzzing around just as much as I was. Having moved off-campus this year, I...

Our View: Kasich chooses advice over answers

April 19, 2016

Republican presidential-nominee John Kasich found himself again in metaphorical hot water after presenting his solution to college sexual assault at a town hall in Watertown, New York, April 15.A female...

Matt Poe

Opinion: SNL’s heroin skit is crude, honest and sadly, funny

Matt Poe April 19, 2016

Before you decide to stop reading this column because I called a skit about heroin funny, let me explain.  Last week’s episode of Saturday Night Live contained a skit called “Heroin AM,” which depicted...

Guest Column: Climate change science is irrefutable: Deniers should be accountable

Tribune News Service April 19, 2016

Most of us recognize the value of science in dealing with complex problems that pose significant risks to public health and well-being.Thus we expect reputable science to be reported and used in helping...

Ty Sugick

Opinion: Browns trading back is the way to go

Ty Sugick April 19, 2016

With the Los Angeles Rams trading up to the No. 1 spot in the upcoming NFL draft, it’s no mystery they gave away multiple picks for either quarterbacks Jared Goff or Carson Wentz.The issue for the Cleveland...

Our View: Cast appropriately for movies

April 17, 2016

Recently, news of an upcoming live-action film has emerged and received criticism over the choice for lead role.Scarlett Johansson was selected to play the lead Motoko Kusanagi in “Ghost in the Shell,”...