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Guest column: There is nothing funny about climate change

St. Louis Post-Dispatch November 8, 2015

Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, is working overtime to save Americans from the threat of cleaner air."I will be working with my Senate colleagues...

Opinion: Houston just took a step back

Carlyle Addy November 8, 2015

​Houston recently rejected an anti-discrimination ordinance named the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. The people from Houston probably know it better as “the bathroom bill," which is funny because...

Opinion: The college journey is far from easy

Ray Strickland November 5, 2015

As of right now, I am on track to graduate from Kent State at the end of this semester. If you would have told me this four or five years ago, my response would've been "no chance." I've had the privilege...

Guest column: Can the world’s coral be saved?

David Helvarg, Los Angeles Times November 4, 2015

Two Steps is a perfect snorkeling spot on the Big Island of Hawaii. Black lava rocks step down twice into the clear waters of a small bay where, on a good day, you're guaranteed to see brightly colored...

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

Opinion: Drake’s popularity is baffling

Jacob Ruffo November 4, 2015

How many times can the Internet explode defending Drake? He’s a loser; it’s OK to admit it. Let’s just move on without him. He’s personally setting pop culture back because he’s everywhere. He’s...

Sam Karam

Opinion: An open letter to “shamers”

Samantha Karam November 4, 2015

Shamers, you know who you are. You’re those people who hate on another person’s body type, lifestyle choices, physical appearance or character traits.If I were to describe someone to you, chances are...

Jon Stewart

Our View: He’s back

KS Editors November 3, 2015

Jon Stewart extended his hand and flipped off retirement. Not really, but the the former “Daily Show” host did sign a four-year contract with HBO just in time for election coverage. While Stewart isn’t...

Matt Poe

Opinion: Technology is consuming our daily lives

Matt Poe November 3, 2015

I have a favor to ask of you, dear reader, but first I will provide some backdrop for this column. A recent study conducted by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization which educates on navigating...

Guest column: FBI director claims viral videos increase crime

Adri Montes November 3, 2015

Federal Bureau of Investigation director, James Comey, recently said at the University of Chicago Law School that the “era of viral videos” is largely to blame for recent spikes in violent crime across...

Lucas Misera

Opinion: Justifying Planned Parenthood

Lucas Misera November 3, 2015

Occasionally, news breaks from the government that sticks around for a while, and I’m left wondering how we possibly could still be on that specific topic. Planned Parenthood is one of those subjects,...

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

Opinion: Excuses are killing us

Bruno Beidacki November 2, 2015

“All you need is love,” proclaimed John Lennon in one of the Beatles’ most iconic songs. As a symbol of peace and a human rights activism, it surprises most people when they find out Lennon was a...

Opinion: Donald Trump terrifies me, and he should do the same to you

Ashley Atherton November 2, 2015

I was sitting on my couch Wednesday night, fully prepared to watch the third Republican debate. I was hopeful about this debate, CNBC wanted to focus on the economy which tends to be more associated with...