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Amanda Paniagua is a graduate art history major. Contact her at azabudsk@kent.edu.

Opinion: SAE chant is reflective of racism on the university campus

Amanda Anastasia Paniagua March 19, 2015

I am grateful that the editors of The Stater took constructive criticism to heart and re-released another “Our View” Monday that absolutely condemned the racist SAE chant.I thought it might be helpful...

Our View: University attempts at openness not yet met need

KS Editors March 18, 2015

Summary: At about 2 p.m. Wednesday, students received an email from Kent State President Beverly Warren sharing that two of Kent State’s vice presidents will be leaving Kent State.While most students...

Bruce Walton is the opinions editor. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: World War III may be closer than you’d think, but not what you’d expect

Bruce Walton March 18, 2015

Many may believe we live in a time filled with war. As millennials, we all have grown up with war.Contrary to belief, we are actually living in one of the most peaceful time periods of human history. I’m...

Letter to the editor: BUS on the state of KSU’s racial climate

For quite a while it has felt as though, along with our student allies, Black United Students is carrying the burden of handling underlying racial issues on campus.Although one of the organization’s...

Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major. Contact him atrpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Ohio House Bill 118 aims to reduce college costs

Ray Paoletta March 18, 2015

Many politicians in the Ohio General Assembly seem to talk a good talk about taking action to fight the problem of college affordability, but few seem to take any real action to support Ohio’s college...

Opinion: University of Oklahoma student apology not enough

Lauren Gump March 17, 2015

A video that went viral Saturday night of University of Oklahoma students singing a racist chant sent people reeling. Parker Rice, one of the two students expelled for leading a racist chant, offered a...

Sophomore political science major

Opinion: Clinton Better Watch Out, Fiorina is Making Herself Heard

Jennifer Hutchinson March 17, 2015

For those of you who read my article last week, you’ll know that I had some tough criticisms for Hillary Clinton. However, one woman had more to say — Carly Fiorina. The potential GOP dark horse is...

Carley Hull is a senior news major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at chull9@kent.edu.

Opinion: Is Mattel’s new Barbie the next Big Brother?

Carley Hull March 16, 2015

The Barbie doll has been involved in controversies for years regarding her unrealistic figure and sexist portrayals, but Mattel’s new doll “Hello Barbie” could potentially be the most controversial...

John Hess is a senior political science major. Contact him at jhess14@kent.edu.

Opinion: #Traitors: Iran and the Senate Meltdown

John Hess March 16, 2015

The news has recently been filled with controversy surrounding the ongoing negotiations with Iran. The first act in this drama involved a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the U.S....

Our View: Actions of a few

KS Editors March 15, 2015

Summary: Greek life as a whole should not be held responsible for comments or opinions made by individual organizations within the community.Last Thursday, we discussed the recent complications of the...

Mike Richards is a senior English major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at mricha51@kent.edu.

Opinion: A search for something you want, for something you lost

Mike Richards March 15, 2015

Every so often, something comes into your life. This something catches your undying attention, keeps you up thinking about how you’ll find this thing and make it yours. Lost nights of sleep, each day...

Alexis Wohler is a junior journalism major. Contact her at awohler@kent.edu.

Opinion: Overcoming fear

Alexis Wohler March 15, 2015

What do you fear in your life? Maybe you fear college exams, assignments, not fitting in or finding your way or purpose in life.Many people may have the exact same fears that you have. Sometimes the hardest...