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Guest column: Foreign Support in Ukraine

Olena Kagui April 14, 2014

Since the peaceful protests that began on Nov. 21, 2013 turned violent three months later, the whole world has been watching Ukraine. There have been talks between European Union member states, NATO, the...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a freshman political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: Sebelius says goodbye

Jennifer Hutchinson April 14, 2014

After her undeniably turbulent year, Kathleen Sebelius has resigned as President Obama's Health and Human Services Secretary. As she says goodbye to her Cabinet position, she is also very likely departing...

Haoran Li is a junior communications studies major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. He can be reached at hli28@kent.edu.

Opinion: Is Taiwan worth it to America?

Haoran Li April 14, 2014

Taiwan’s university students finished their protest days ago during which they occupied Legislative Yuan, the unicameral legislature of Taiwan, for not including Taiwan in the Cross-Strait Service Trade...

Guest column: Pennsylvania school stabbings: Why?

In the midst of shock and sorrow, there is bewilderment. The mass attack Wednesday morning at Franklin Regional High School near Pittsburgh, with 19 students and a security guard stabbed or slashed, including...

Our View: Unintentional offenses

DKS Editors April 13, 2014

Today’s article on colorism points out that people are judged solely on one aspect of themselves — skin tone. The article points out there are certain stereotypes that go along with one’s skin tone,...

Sanjana Iyer is a sophomore fashion merchandising major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at ssriniva@kent.edu.

Opinion: The true meaning of Feminism

Sanjana Iyer April 13, 2014

I know a lot of women who claim to be very strongly feminist — almost to an aggressive degree. It is a very respectable thing to want to empower our gender and have access to equality in every aspect...

Joyce Ng is a senior English major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at jng2@kent.edu.

Opinion: Choosing what you wear

Joyce Ng April 13, 2014

It’s that time of the year again. The weather is finally warming up and many university departments are hosting awards ceremonies to recognize the work that students have done throughout the school year....

Letter to the editor: Imani Sales

Imani Sales April 10, 2014

On April 9, 2014, it was brought to my attention that your newspaper, The Daily Kent Stater, published a front-page article in its Tuesday edition about myself and others who have experienced “microaggression.”...

KSUBuzz Columnist: CBS needs Colbert but doesn’t need the Report’s persona

Katy Coduto April 10, 2014

It’s official: Stephen Colbert is taking over for David Letterman at CBS’s “Late Show” starting next year. This comes only days after Letterman announced his retirement, and Colbert was almost...

Albert Fisler is a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at afisler@kent.edu.

Opinion: Tuition Troubles

Albert Fisler April 10, 2014

As college students, we know very well the staggering cost of tuition as well as the hole it leaves in our wallets or the debt left to pay in the future. However, we’ve all seen the benefit of a college...

Neville Hardman is a sophomore magazine journalism major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at nhardma1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Festivals are the new concerts

Neville Hardman April 10, 2014

If the idea of enormous crowds, all-day music and pleasant surprises enamors you, then consider heading out to a music festival this summer.The festival will be flooded with hundreds of people, and you...

Our View: Remembering Hank Aaron

DKS Editors April 8, 2014

Tuesday marked the 40th anniversary of the day Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record. It was a time when America still revered the mark with romance, before the cynicism of steroids and...