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Members of the KentWired editorial board dressed as characters from Scooby Doo! to celebrate 100 years of Warner Bros.

THIS OR THAT: 100 years of greatness, the variety of Warner Bros. 

KentWired Editorial Board October 8, 2023

This opinion was written by Grace Clarke, Taina Rivera, Isabella Schreck, Anneliese White and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article and its companion article,...

Members of the KentWired editorial board dressed as Disney princesses in honor of the Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary.

THIS OR THAT: 100 years of magic, the lasting impact of Disney

KentWired Editorial Board October 8, 2023

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Savana Capp, Annalexis Davis, Kelsie Horner, Emma Kiko, Janson McNair, Leah Shepard, Grace Springer, Audrey Trevarthan and Emily Yanchak from KentWired’s editorial...

OPINION: NFL for the swifties

OPINION: NFL for the swifties

Kelsie Horner and Audrey Trevarthan October 7, 2023

Let's face it. Swifties and the NFL fans rarely overlap in interests. That was, until Taylor Swift filled the “blank space” in her life with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and rocked the...

Canva Illustration by Grace Clarke

OPINION: TikTok culture is ruining concerts

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer October 6, 2023

Last week, Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS Tour got more registrations for pre-sale tickets than the amount of tickets even left available. In November of last year, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour broke Ticketmaster...

OPINION: I hate you, I'm sorry

OPINION: I hate you, I’m sorry

Grace Clarke, Opinion Editor October 5, 2023

In a world that often seems fraught with negativity, bitterness and hostility, it's not uncommon to find ourselves grappling with feelings of hate and disdain towards others.  And I feel it all.  While...

KentWired Illustration by Destiny Torres

OPINION: Welcome to womanhood

Destiny Torres, Opinion Writer October 4, 2023

“I’ll give you something to smile about.” “Nice legs.” “Come here and ride this…”   These are all things that I have heard while walking down the street, from around the...

OPINION: Cue the music: GOP Debate 2

OPINION: Cue the music: GOP Debate 2

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer October 3, 2023

Seven Republican candidates took the stage once again for the second GOP debate that was held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Notably missing from the stage was...

KentWired Illustration by Cari Stonis

OPINION: Lyme disease: what is it and why you should care

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer October 3, 2023

The savage tick-borne illness that is Lyme disease has been plaguing America since the 1970s, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many as half a million Americans will...

The Flashes prepare to receive a kick from the RedHawks in the third quarter on Sept. 30 at Dix Stadium.

REACTION: Flashes look disappointing in conference opener

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 2, 2023

Kent State’s football team kicked off conference play with an underwhelming performance against Miami University (OH). After forcing a three-and-out by the RedHawks and driving down the field, Kent State...

OPINION: Why one size fits all needs to become extinct

OPINION: Why one size fits all needs to become extinct

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer October 2, 2023

As a fashion-centered campus, I’m sure many students continue to stay up to date on the nuances of the “one size fits all” trend that is continuously displayed by large corporations.  Stores...

OPINION: The danger of radical sex positivity

OPINION: The danger of radical sex positivity

Virginia Doherty, Opinion Writer September 29, 2023

Editor's note: The following article contains discussions of sexual violence and assault. Sex-positive feminism has accomplished a lot in the last few decades. It has normalized female pleasure in sex,...

KentWired Illustration by Clare Rodgers

OPINION: America the gerontocracy: Why our government needs age limits

Aden Graves, Opinion Writer September 28, 2023

America resembles a gerontocracy, and some elderly politicians are still grasping onto power by the seat of their… wheelchairs. Oxford Languages defines a gerontocracy as “a state, society or group...