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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...

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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...

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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...

KentWired Illustration by Sydney Spickard

ALBUM REVIEW: Return of the queen of rap: ‘Pink Friday 2’ by Nicki Minaj

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer February 11, 2024

On Dec. 8, rap superstar Nicki Minaj released her first album in five years since the release of “Queen.” It's simply called, “Pink Friday 2,” and it serves as a sequel of sorts to her debut album,...

KentWired Illustration by Clare Rodgers

OPINION: How Feb. 14 became Valentine’s Day

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer February 10, 2024

Valentine's Day: a time for roses, chocolates, telling people how you feel or scrolling through social media and watching all the happy couples post about their perfect days. Whether you love or hate Feb....

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OPINION: A love letter to writing love letters

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Opinion Writer February 10, 2024

I have kept every letter I’ve ever been given. They live in scattered piles throughout my life.  A collection of notes passed in class between me and my former best friend are still pressed between...

KentWired illustration by Sydney Spickard

OPINION: 2024 election: The year of political what-ifs

Jackson Small, Opinion Editor February 9, 2024

With the 2024 election looming ever closer, fear of another four years under the Trump regime is beginning to swell as former president Donald Trump widens his lead among the candidates vying for the Republican...

KentWired Illustration by Mia Marino

OPINION: Must-see movies: ‘Ocean’s Eleven’

Jacob Freshly, Opinion Writer February 9, 2024

The 2001 crime comedy “Ocean’s Eleven,” directed by Steven Soderbergh, is a must-watch for action, crime, comedy film enthusiasts and general movie enjoyers alike. I have begun my college-long...

KentWired Illustration by Gabby Lutz

OPINION: Maternity leave is a must in America

Ella Katona, Opinion Writer February 8, 2024

Recently, I saw a video on Instagram from @femalequotient of a woman interviewing a variety of people from different countries. She asked them how much paid maternity leave women in America receive. One...