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THIS OR THAT: We watch the Super Bowl for the Super Bowl

KentWired Editorial Board February 3, 2024

This opinion was written by Matt Brown, John Hilber, Yasmeen Matthews, Janson McNair, Isabella Schreck, Jacob Shondel and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article...

THIS OR THAT: The Super Bowl: Less football, more entertainment

THIS OR THAT: The Super Bowl: Less football, more entertainment

KentWired Editorial Board February 3, 2024

This opinion was written by Kelsie Horner, Audrey Trevarthan, Aden Graves, Jackson Small, Taina Rivera, Casey Schroth, Hannah Saadey, Savana Capp, Annalexis Davis, Addison Foreman, Anneliese White, Emily...

OPINION: Trendy sustainability: not so sustainable

OPINION: Trendy sustainability: not so sustainable

Virginia Doherty, Opinion Writer February 2, 2024

Sustainability has become a huge part of our daily lives. While that generally has less to do with long-held respect for the Earth and is more of a result of necessity as climate change worsens, it remains...

OPINION: Great moments in revolutionary culture: watch more weird movies

Sophie Swengel, Opinion Writer February 1, 2024

When I asked my editor if I could title my column Great Moments in Revolutionary Culture — a nod to an old, underground Kent mag clipping featuring a pre-Pretenders Chrissie Hynde — I had a challenge...

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OPINION: Saltburn: masterpiece or wannabe?

Ava Branz, Opinion Writer January 31, 2024

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Saltburn (2023).   If you’ve been on the internet at all this past month or two, you’ve heard about "Saltburn". Directed by Emerald Fennell, "Saltburn"...

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REACTION: A cake-smashing, tear-shedding Week Two of The Bachelor

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor January 30, 2024

Airing on ABC Monday night, week two of The Bachelor certainly didn’t disappoint Bachelor Nation. Though filled with tears, drama and even some cake smashing, this week’s episode consisted of three...

OPINION: EGOT: A look inside the lucrative status

Annemarie Karabinus, Opinion Writer January 30, 2024

Elton John recently joined the very elite club known as EGOT status. He is one of very few to achieve this elusive feat, and I believe he deserves it 100000% and then some. I absolutely adore Elton John;...

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OPINION: Why ‘The Holdovers’ is a wild-card choice for film of the year

Matthew Kiraly, Opinion Writer January 29, 2024

While scrolling on TikTok one day in November, I came across a video from user Cameron Kozak that was a movie review for a film I had not heard of before.  He started the video by saying, “So, we...

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OPINION: Behind the mic: Why most influencer podcasts miss the mark

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Opinion Writer January 27, 2024

It is 2019, and I am 17 years old, sitting in the passenger seat of my best friend's Jeep. The newest “Call Her Daddy” podcast episode plays in the background as we drive home from school. My best...

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OPINION: Why 10-year-olds are taking over Sephora

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer January 26, 2024

When I think of my childhood, I recall the sunny days filled with rubber bracelets, slime and colorful toys that my brother and I had begged for as soon as we saw the Cartoon Network ads.  I remember...

REACTION: The Bachelor Week One Recap

REACTION: The Bachelor Week One Recap

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor January 25, 2024

Bachelor Nation tuned in Jan. 22 for a steamy start of season 28 of The Bachelor. The new season stars 28-year-old Joey Graziadei, an ever-so-charming tennis pro from Pennsylvania.  Filled with an...

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OPINION: New Year’s resolutions can cause a negative impact

Ella Katona, Opinion Writer January 25, 2024

As we further progress into the new year, a common ritual is always set to compile a list of things you want to achieve before this fresh year ends. It can be something small like reading three books,...