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Guest column: What’s wrong with policing campus speech

Chicago Tribune November 18, 2015

This summer, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed into law the Campus Free Expression Act, which prohibits the state's universities from restricting student protests to designated "free speech zones."The law...

Sam Karam

Opinion: Everyone deserves to fight for a safe space

Samantha Karam November 18, 2015

This year, three days before Halloween, Yale University’s Intercultural Affairs Committee sent out an email encouraging students to think about how costumes like Native American headdresses, turbans...

Our View: U.S. federal government should accept Syrian refugees

Stater Editors November 17, 2015

The world was shocked by the recent Islamic State attacks in Paris, Beirut and Iraq that left hundreds dead and hundreds more injured. After the attacks, at least 31 U.S. governors said they would not...

Matt Poe

Opinion: NCAA athletes shift balance of power

Matt Poe November 17, 2015

For decades now, universities have held the balance of power over their respective student athletes. This may not be the case anymore and years from now, we could look back on the events that transpired...

Lucas Misera is a sophomore economics major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at lmisera@kent.edu

Opinion: Facing American prison culture

Lucas Misera November 17, 2015

Operating in the background of the United States’ political scene is a nagging topic that elected officials are failing to tackle: American prisons. As incarceration rates in the U.S. soar, lower-income...

Guest column: Ronda Rousey losing proves you can ace your finals

Nicholas Hunter November 17, 2015

On Sunday, I witnessed Holly Holm defeat the notorious Ronda Rousey for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight championship. It was truly a historic moment, as Rousey has been on a meteoric rise, not only bringing...

Ashley Atherton is a junior political science major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at aatherto@kent.edu

Opinion: Our hearts beat as one

Ashley Atherton November 16, 2015

I came home Friday expecting a long and difficult weekend because of the three exams I have next week and a paper to finish for the following week. I was selfishly complaining about that most of the day...

Bruno Beidacki is a sophomore journalism major. Contact him at bbeidack@kent.edu

Opinion: Five reasons why Donald Trump would be a horrible president

Bruno Beidacki November 16, 2015

You either love or hate Donald Trump. It is hard to be indifferent toward such an extremist politician. Yes, not businessman or CEO, but politician. The day Trump announced he was running, referring to...

Sam Karam

Opinion: History repeats itself

Samantha Karam November 15, 2015

History repeats itself. First we had 9/11. Now we have the Paris attacks. What the Islamic State does in the future is unknown.What we do know is that the Islamic State has gained a global reputation....

Our View: Humanity during the inhumane

Stater Editors November 15, 2015

At least 132 people were killed in six coordinated attacks throughout Paris late Friday night. Hundreds more were injured, and thousands were terrified as at least eight attackers with connections to The...

Four alternative activities to do in Kent for Thanksgiving

Paige Verma November 15, 2015

Are you a student staying in Kent for Thanksgiving? Here are some alternative ideas to try out on Turkey Day.1. Tree City Turkey TrotEarly registration for residents before Nov. 20 is $17 and $22 for non-residents,...

Guest column: The face of mob rule in higher education

Andrew Kloster, The Heritage Foundation November 15, 2015

America's universities are supposed to be places where students can get an education. The vast majority of students want that. Some, however, do not.They want a "safe space" where their strange ideas about...