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

Opinion: Social Media Lie Detector

Albert Fisler February 20, 2014

Facebook and Twitter dominate the social media world and allow people to connect, talk and share information from all around the world.  It’s easy to see how the truth can easily be stretched as people...

Guest Column: Religious liberty or discrimination in Kansas?

Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk February 20, 2014

The Kansas legislature last week found itself on the verge of passing a bill that would protect any worker — in a private business or in government — who refused service to individuals because of the...

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

Opinion: Redefining monsters

Neville Hardman February 20, 2014

Often when we scan newspapers, copious amounts of headlines flood the pages concerning death. It has become normal to graze past the numbers half-heartedly because our culture has become desensitized by...

Our View: The calamity conundrum

DKS Editors February 18, 2014

Kent State students don’t often think about weather affecting their wallet — beyond the occasional car wreck from snow and ice.But a particularly vengeful winter has left students who should be in...

Opinion: Creation and evolving views

Opinion: Creation and evolving views

Kent Kirker February 18, 2014

On Tuesday, Feb. 4, a debate over evolution and creationism was held between Bill Nye and Ken Ham. I thought the debate went really well, and there were many valid points made on both sides. Both men were...

Opinion: Jimmy Fallon succeeds as new host of The Tonight Show

Opinion: Jimmy Fallon succeeds as new host of The Tonight Show

Megan Brown February 18, 2014

Before Jay Leno, there was Johnny Carson, and before Johnny Carson, there were Jack Paar and Steve Allen. Conan O’Brien was thrown in there for a couple months when Jay Leno retired the first time, but...

Rachel Godin is a junior magazine journalism major and columnist for The Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at rgodin1@kent.edu.  

Opinion: Infotainment – Entertainment becomes news

Rachel Godin February 18, 2014

Are borders making what is considered news and what is considered entertainment a thing of mass media past? Sandwiched between crisis and catastrophe, blips of unnecessary pop culture content are becoming...

Kent Kirker is a junior Education major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at kkirker@kent.edu.

Opinion: Creation and Evolving Views

Kent Kirker February 18, 2014

On Feb. 4, a debate over evolution and creationism was held between Bill Nye and Ken Ham. I thought the debate went really well, and there were many valid points made on both sides. Both men were very...

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

Opinion: Jimmy Fallon succeeds as new host of ‘The Tonight Show’

Megan Brown February 18, 2014

Before Jay Leno, there was Johnny Carson, and before Johnny Carson, there were Jack Paar and Steve Allen. Conan O’Brien was thrown in there for a couple months when Jay Leno retired the first time in...

Our View: NBC shows poor taste in reporting

DKS Editors February 17, 2014

Bode Miller, one of the more visible members of the U.S. Winter Olympic team, is among the most decorated racers in his sport. He has won six Winter Olympic medals, including the bronze in this year’s...

Guest column: Restore voting rights to ex-felons

The Miami Herald February 17, 2014

The following editorial appeared in the Miami Herald on Sunday, Feb. 16:Attorney General Eric Holder, who has become the Obama administration's leading voice on minorities' civil rights and criminal-justice...

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

Opinion: Same-sex marriage: the movement of our time

Jennifer Hutchinson February 17, 2014

All eyes are on Virginia as the state attempts to lift its ban on same-sex marriage. The decision was prompted by a federal judge’s ruling that declared the ban unconstitutional.U.S. District Judge Arenda...