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OPINION: I have nothing to teach you

Anthony Morris, Opinion Writer November 13, 2023

A walk. A word. An attachment. To ideas or statements. To conventions or concepts. A sentence I’ve thought too much. A sentence I’ve spoken too little.  I’m listening to “Javelin” by Sufjan...

Leah Mani grew up with expectations all around her as a young Indian girl. 
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OPINION: Fair and lovely

Chloe Robertson, Opinion Writer November 12, 2023

Fair and Lovely skin cream, lemons and oversized hats protected young Leah Mani’s skin from growing darker in the sun. Growing up, Mani quickly learned beauty meant everything in Indian culture, and...

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OPINION: “Five Nights at Freddy’s” skip, stream or support

Annemarie Karabinus, Opinion Writer November 10, 2023

For this Random Rants with Annemarie, we will be discussing a spoiler-free version of “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” When I do a movie review, I tend to like to separate it into three different categories:...

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OPINION: A night of victories in Ohio

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer November 9, 2023

Voters across the state tonight voted YES for both issues 1 and 2, codifying an amendment that gives women in Ohio a constitutional right to abortion and legalizing recreational marijuana.  The passing...

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OPINION: The pitfalls of ‘bimbo feminism’

Faith Fistler, Opinion Writer November 9, 2023

Feminist movements have gone through many iterations, and philosophers have been at odds with each other since its beginning.  It’s hard to define equality for all when equality doesn’t look the...

The Wright-Curtis Theatre is full of energy as the cast of Kent State’s “Cabaret” dances the night away. (via Bob Christy/University Communications and Marketing)

OPINION: Kent State’s ‘Cabaret’ echoes the horrors of society, calls for change

Aden Graves, Opinion Writer November 8, 2023

Just as you step foot into the Wright-Curtis Theatre, you’re transported into the jazzy and lively Kit Kat Klub, where everyone’s troubles seem to disappear… but not for long. This intimate nightclub...

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OPINION: What to know about Issues 1 and 2 today

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer November 7, 2023

Today, voters across Ohio return to the polls. The two most highly contested issues on the ballot are an amendment stating a constitutional right to abortion and the legalization of recreational marijuana.  These...

OPINION: The current state of the Republican Party

OPINION: The current state of the Republican Party

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer November 7, 2023

As Congressional Republicans turn against each other, trust in the Republican Party amongst its voters is quickly dwindling.  Over the past three weeks, House Republicans have been deliberating to...

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OPINION: Has tipping culture gone too far?

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer November 6, 2023

It feels like I see it everywhere I go.  Strawberries that I used to buy for $2.99 suddenly cost double that amount. The Dollar Tree is now the dollar and 25¢ tree and despite the sudden rise of minimum...

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OPINION: The importance of good neighbors

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer November 3, 2023

Growing up and leading into adulthood, talking to my neighbors was never reinforced or part of daily life. I was constantly leaving my block to go to a friend's house where they similarly lacked neighborly...

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OPINION: Celebrities exploiting their children online needs to end

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer November 2, 2023

In July 2022, Kim Kardashian was criticized for posting a photo on Instagram of her then four and nine-year-old daughters, North and Chicago, cuddled in bed sleeping. The girls were positioned nose to...

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OPINION: My Friday the 13th tier list

Anthony Morris, Opinion Writer. November 1, 2023

Stop! Did you not take the time to realize that this past October 13th was on a Friday? Fool you are, for this indifferent attitude you’ve taken upon yourself. For this event was as uncommon as it was...