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Krajnik with her partner, and two cats. Photo courtesy of Carlina Krajnik

OPINION: I want to be a writer

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer November 30, 2023

I want to be a writer. I fell in love with writing my first semester at Kent State in 2022, and to my surprise, my talent took over like wildfire. Throughout my short life thus far, my possession of...

KentWired Illustration by Gabrielle Lutz

OPINION: Don’t support the art if you can’t support the artist

Destiny Torres, Opinion Writer November 29, 2023

I used to be the biggest fan of Harry Potter. I read all of the books, watched the movies multiple times and begged my mom to buy me every piece of merchandise possible. That was until the news came out...

Young Annemarie Karabinus attending the One Direction Where We Are tour, Aug 2013

OPINION: One Direction: Where we are now

Annemarie Karabinus, Opinion Writer November 28, 2023

Harry. Liam. Niall. Louis. Zayn. You know them as One Direction (1D), but how well do you REALLY know them? Today I’m going to be talking about some history, fun facts and my personal love for 1D in...

Canva Illustration by Virginia Doherty

OPINION: We’re all going to die alone

Virginia Doherty, Opinion Writer November 27, 2023

White picket fence, 2.1 children, a home and spouse to greet you at the end of the day. Maybe a dog, who knows?  Many of us pictured the classic suburban dream when our teachers asked us what our future...

Custom aprons made by the Ceramics Club on campus will be available for purchase 
at the Holiday Art Sale Dec. 7 and 8.

OPINION: To lose weight or not to lose weight: you lose either way

Virginia Doherty, Opinion Writer November 22, 2023

The ‘90s and 2000s are well known for the shameless diet culture, from tabloids labeling 130 pound women as morbidly obese to shows like “Supersize vs. Superskinny” and “Eat Yourself Sexy.” If...

OPINION: The fate of climate change is in our hands

OPINION: The fate of climate change is in our hands

Aden Graves, Opinion Writer November 20, 2023

“We don’t have time to sit on our hands as our planet burns. For young people, climate change is bigger than election or re-election. It’s life or death,” U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said. AOC’s...

THIS OR THAT: It’s already the holiday season, so turn up the tunes

THIS OR THAT: It’s already the holiday season, so turn up the tunes

KentWired Editorial Board November 19, 2023

This opinion was written by Savana Capp, Annalexis Davis, Isabella Schreck, Grace Springer and Emily Yanchak from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article and its companion article, be...

THIS OR THAT: Hold the Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, please

THIS OR THAT: Hold the Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, please

KentWired Editorial Board November 19, 2023

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Kelsie Horner, Taina Rivera, Audrey Trevarthan and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article and its companion article,...

Canva Illustration by Grace Clarke

OPINION: Cell phones are ruining the salon experience

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer November 17, 2023

Cellphones have become a fundamental part of our daily lives, offering convenience, connectivity, ideas and endless amounts of entertainment. However, cellphones have single-handedly changed the salon...

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OPINION: Are movie theaters going extinct?

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer November 16, 2023

Streaming services have been America’s number one source for television and movies for quite some time now. Netflix started streaming in January of 2007 and ever since then, more and more apps have popped...

KentWired Illustration by Gabrielle Lutz

OPINION: Why positive masculinity is important in the media

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer November 15, 2023

King Aragorn II once said, “I would have gone with you to the end, into the very fires of Mordor,” as he held Frodo’s hand and handed him the ring. This is one example of many male characters in...

Photo Courtesy of Destiny Torres.

OPINION: Parasocial relationships aren’t always unhealthy

Destiny Torres, Opinion Writer November 14, 2023

Were you sad that Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn broke up in August? Did your definition of love falter? Or did you hate that she went off to date Matty Healy? Were you a little too excited when Zendaya and...