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

Opinion: Behind John Kerry’s visit to Asia

Haoran Li February 17, 2014

John Kerry recently visited Asia for several days, during which he paid a visit to South Korea but not Japan. However, both South Korea and Japan are America’s allies and were used to check and balance...

Our view: Main-campus enrollment increases are well-deserved

DKS Editors February 16, 2014

Satirical news site The Onion recently published a broadcast that credited American parents in a ranking of the “Top 50 ‘Perfectly Good’ State Schools,” in which Kent State was ranked No. 1. ...

Guest Column: Senate must pass reforms to help end epidemic of sexual assault military

San Jose Mercury News February 16, 2014

The following editorial appeared in the San Jose Mercury News on Thursday, Feb. 13:The way sexual assaults are handled in the military is a disaster — even the top brass concede at this point. The Associated...

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

Opinion: Where your fur coat came from

Sanjana Iyer February 16, 2014

In my time here on campus, I have had the misfortune of crossing paths with several students who proudly wear their fur and Uggs like priced possessions.Last week, I stumbled upon an article on peta.org...

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

Opinion: For the love of durian

Joyce Ng February 16, 2014

I have discovered that here in the U.S., Asians have a reputation for eating strange foods. My friends often joke with me about how I eat cats and insects back home. While Malaysian cuisine does not usually...

Our View: Kent traffic poses serious problem

DKS Editors February 13, 2014

Last October, the Stater had an article discussing plans for the improvement of Summit Street that included “relieving congestion, addressing safety and creating a better corridor for vehicles, pedestrians...

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

Opinion: Reversing roles

Neville Hardman February 13, 2014

As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s easy to want to get close to your significant other and watch a movie, but consider your selection carefully. Every romantic movie ever has a tired plot line: girl...

Guest column: RedBlueAmerica: Is Obamacare undermining the American work ethic?

Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk February 13, 2014

A new report by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says the Affordable Care Act will reduce the effective size of the U.S. workforce by 2.5 million over the next 10 years.The White House responded...

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

Opinion: Are new ways to pay really safer?

Albert Fisler February 13, 2014

Beginning this month, the PulseWallet will go on sale for businesses as a new way to collect payment from customers.  The premise behind the PulseWallet is that a consumer will be able to simply scan...

Our View: First Amendment is not a trump card

DKS Editors February 11, 2014

In light of the recent events involving Sam Wheeler’s anti-gay comments on Twitter, some have argued that his First Amendment rights should have protected him from the indefinite suspension that followed;...

Opinion: #SpeakAmerican

Opinion: #SpeakAmerican

Kent Kirker February 11, 2014

It’s been over a week since the Super Bowl, and in that time, social media in America has once again shown its ugly side. One 90-second ad in particular received a considerable amount of backlash. The...

Opinion: Celebrating 50 years of the Beatles in America

Opinion: Celebrating 50 years of the Beatles in America

Megan Brown February 11, 2014

We celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Beatles coming to America Feb. 7. On Feb. 9, 1964, they performed one of the most iconic musical performances on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Teenagers across America,...