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Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major. Contact her at jhutch12@kent.edu. 

Opinion: Romney’s out, so who’s next?

Jennifer Hutchinson February 1, 2015

After three weeks of deliberation, Mitt Romney officially decided to drop out of the 2016 presidential race. While believing that he would still win the Republican nomination, Romney came to the decision...

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

Opinion: Let’s talk about the ‘F-word’

John Hess February 1, 2015

Feminism — there I said it. I am a feminist, and you should be too.When I tell other men that I am a feminist there is always a range of responses: Some are amused, some confused, and some even feel...

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

Opinion: We want your opinions in the opinion section

Bruce Walton January 29, 2015

This semester marks the third anniversary when I first started as a columnist here at the Kent Stater. Although it's already been three weeks since the semester started, I finally have the free time I've...

Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major. Contact him at rpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Ohio’s outlook is strong

Ray Paoletta January 29, 2015

Four years ago, Ohio’s unemployment rate sat at 9.3 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Today, that number has dropped to 4.8 percent, while the national average unemployment rate...

Our View: Pause and listen

KS Editors January 28, 2015

Some around the world paused Tuesday for a moment of silence. Videos began popping up onto Facebook and Twitter news feeds, depicting cars stopping on major highways, their drivers opening their doors...

Guest Columnist: Slices of Life: Big game, bigger commercials

Jill Pertler January 28, 2015

It’s the time of year when the term “F-word” takes on a whole new meaning. Especially if, like me, you reside in a home with a bunch of football fanatics.For most of the season, their fervor doesn’t...

Marvin Logan is a senior pan-African studies major. Contact him at mlogan6@kent.edu.

Opinion: Muslim freedom and persecution

Marvin Logan January 28, 2015

For the past 14 years, Muslims in America have experienced increased persecution and negative attention following 9/11. Since the war on terror began, many have faced discrimination for fitting the description...

Carley Hull is a senior news major. Contact her at chull9@kent.edu.

Opinion: The new social media: Snapchat brings creative content beyond Friday’s party

Carley Hull January 28, 2015

You might have noticed while you were going through your friends’ Snap stories of hooliganism and first world problems that a new feature has been added. It is called Discover, and it has the potential...

Zachary Downes is a junior journalism major. Contact him at zdownes@kent.edu.

Opinion: Palin’s Presidential race should have ended in 2012

Zachary Downes January 27, 2015

I’m not one who constantly follows politics, but lately I feel like everyone needs to know something crucial. Sarah Palin is planning to run for president in 2016.Now you’re probably expecting an “I...

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

Opinion: ‘American Sniper’ takes aim at controversy

Mike Richards January 26, 2015

During the past week, I’ve been weighing in and reading about the controversy surrounding “American Sniper.” I haven’t had a thorough opinion and was recently called out on it, though it became...

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

Opinion: On the indigenous side to Keystone XL Pipeline

Amanda Paniagua January 26, 2015

President Barack Obama’s commitment to veto any Congressional legislation that would grant access to build the Keystone XL Pipeline has some people in an uproar. While the hollow phrasing of "bipartisan"...

Our View: Deflategate about much more than 45-7 score

KS editors January 25, 2015

Ozzy, a grizzly bear at a Montana zoo, is assigned a difficult task that even gamblers in Las Vegas struggle to accomplish: accurately select a Super Bowl winner. Presented with two cakes designed to represent...

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