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Jared Strubel is a junior political science major and columnist for the Kent Stater. Contact him at jstrubel@kent.edu

Opinion: “Speak softly and carry a big stick”

Jared Strubel Kent State College Democrats February 24, 2016

Ever since 40,000 American servicemen died on the Korean Peninsula during the Korean War from 1950-1953, relations between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) and the United States...

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

Opinion: Starbucks’ new loyalty program

Samantha Karam February 24, 2016

College students hold Starbucks near and dear to their hearts. For some, a visit to Starbucks is a part of their everyday routine. That’s loyalty, and it deserves compensation.The coffee powerhouse announced...

Ty Sugick

Opinion: The focus of the Browns quarterback watch

Ty Sugick February 23, 2016

The NFL Combine activities have taken off, inviting more than 300 of the best college football players. The players are not only competing for their dreams of putting on an NFL uniform, some are competing...

Our View: Worry about campaigns, not kitchens

February 23, 2016

At a town hall meeting Monday in Fairfax, Virginia, Ohio Gov. John Kasich told attendees about an early Ohio statehouse campaign he mentioned that “many women, who left their kitchens to go out and go...

Guest Column: Beyond Paris, questionable efforts to combat climate change

The Sacramento Bee February 23, 2016

Germany has long been a leading advocate for confronting and ameliorating climate change. But actions speak louder than words - or signatures on an international accord. The recent Volkswagen scandal is...

Matt Poe

Opinion: A case against this year’s Oscars

Matt Poe February 23, 2016

The Oscars are Sunday and while many are anxiously awaiting its arrival, I for one am going against the grain and declaring this year’s ceremony poppycock. I refuse to take the bait this year and bow...

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and her husband, former president Bill Clinton, speaks to supporters at her caucus night party Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Female Professors discuss Clinton’s pull to young voters

Anthony Calvaruso February 23, 2016

In terms of policy and the possibility of becoming the first female US president, Hillary Clinton's campaign is unique. Despite her first attempt at the presidency in 2008, it may be an over assumption...

Jacob Ruffo is a junior journalism major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at jruffo@kent.edu

Opinion: Golden State is a team worth watching

Jacob Ruffo February 21, 2016

The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals last year, and it still stings for many Cavs fans. However, being spiteful toward the Warriors and saying Stephen Curry is overrated...

Opinion: Defending the pope’s remarks

Lucas Misera February 21, 2016

As the primaries begin to take shape, Donald Trump is proving to be a legitimate contender with wins in both New Hampshire and South Carolina. The latter solidified his place in the race, pulling in 50...

Ritchie Mulhall

Opinion: Thank you, Andy

Richard Mulhall February 21, 2016

The Wild Thing is gone from Cleveland, and frankly, I’m a little peeved about it.This past week, the Cavaliers unloaded Anderson Varejao in a three-way deal that sent him to Portland and allowed the...

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

Opinion: Newspeak in the new world

Dylan Webb February 17, 2016

Currently in my senior seminar on Propaganda, one of our required reads we just finished is "1984" by George Orwell. Upon reading, it has a lot to say about our modern culture. The novel takes place in...

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

Opinion: Death of Supreme Court Justice spells more political turmoil

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans February 17, 2016

Antonin Scalia, a very outspoken conservative associate justice of the Supreme Court, passed away at the age of 79 last Saturday.Scalia was appointed under the Reagan administration and was a strict constitutionalist....