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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: The incompetence of Obama or America?

Haoran Li March 17, 2014

The crisis in Ukraine has been ongoing for the past few months since the protest of pro-western supporters ousting the legal president Viktor Yanukovych. During that time, Secretary of State John Kerry...

Our View: A New Cold War?

DKS Editors March 16, 2014

In what appears to be an increasingly muddled and unclear situation following the recent events in Ukraine, the autonomous republic of Crimea held a vote yesterday in which 95 percent of the ballots were...

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

Opinion: A look into the meat industry

Sanjana Iyer March 16, 2014

According to News Observer, an average of about 150,000 head of cattle are slaughtered on a weekly basis by each of the biggest meat producing companies in America.Most citizens like to start their day...

Guest columnist: 10 things KSU students need to know about the Board of Trustees

Jody Michael March 16, 2014

1. Your room and board rates are going up more than 3.8 percent next year. The Board of Trustees decided that on Wednesday.2. While students are paying hundreds more, President Lester Lefton is receiving...

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

Opinion: Waiting for MH370

Joyce Ng March 16, 2014

Over a week ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared. The Boeing 777 vanished en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Mar. 8.Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak released...

Our View: Staying safe on St. Paddy’s Day

DKS Editors March 13, 2014

Everyone wants to enjoy St. Patrick’s day, and this often includes going to get a green beer downtown or spending time with friends at a house party. As you head out this weekend or Monday, remember...

Guest Column: Bill’s failure is a setback for military assault reform

The Dallas Morning News March 13, 2014

The Dallas Morning News (MCT) The following editorial appeared in the Dallas Morning News on Tuesday, March 11:There is no doubt, as Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., told colleagues last week, that members...

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

Opinion: Rock ‘n’ roll isn’t dead

Neville Hardman March 13, 2014

Monday evening, adding a plethora of musicians to my collection of pop-punk, alternative and classic rock, I realized that Lenny Kravitz was wrong.In his 1995 album Circus, Kravitz came out with a song...

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

Opinion: Could hackers be the next heroes?

Albert Fisler March 13, 2014

Hacking and information manipulation have been a part of the Internet since its birth 25 years ago, during which it has grown to become a source that most people, businesses and institutions have come...

Opinion: Control your Irish spirit

Opinion: Control your Irish spirit

Megan Brown March 11, 2014

Kent State has had its fair share of riots and out-of-control drinking festivities like the 2012 College Fest and other assortments, but this past weekend, St. Patty’s Day festivities went to a whole...

Megan L. Brown is a junior magazine journalism major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at mbrow121@kent.edu.

Opinion: Control your Irish spirit

Megan Brown March 11, 2014

Why are college students so obsessed with riots during festivities?Kent State has had its fair share of riots and out-of-control drinking festivities like the 2012 College Fest and other assortments, but...

Opinion: Paying it forward

Opinion: Paying it forward

Kent Kirker March 11, 2014

Recently I have read or seen several different instances of people contributing good deeds to humanity. Many of us may know this as paying it forward. Is this really a new or recent phenomenon? I don’t...