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OPINION: ‘Laugh Track’ by The National: A Review

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer September 27, 2023

The National, an Ohio native band, released their 10th studio album titled, “Laugh Track” on Monday, September 18. With 12 full-length songs and features such as Phoebe Bridgers and Bon Iver, The National...

Flash takes a trip to the Kent State student section at their first football game against Central Connecticut State on Sept. 16, 2023.

THIS OR THAT: Mascot battle: Let our eagle Flash stay golden

KentWired Editorial Board September 26, 2023

This opinion was written by Grace Davies, Annalexis Davis, Emma Kiko, Janson McNair, Leah Shepard, Jacob Shondel, Grace Springer and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading...

Near Franklin Hall, two black squirrels hang off the sides of a tree on Sunday Jan. 8th, 2022.

THIS OR THAT: Mascot battle: Making Kent’s ‘unofficial’ spokesanimal the real thing

KentWired Editorial Board September 26, 2023

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Savana Capp, Grace Clarke, Kelsie Horner, Taina Rivera, Isabella Schreck, Audrey Trevarthan, Anneliese White and Emily Yanchak from KentWired’s editorial board....

Illustration by Grace Clarke

OPINION: Spilling my guts about ‘GUTS’

Chloe Robertson, Opinion Writer September 26, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album, “GUTS” was released Sept. 8 showcasing what it’s like to be a teenage girl trying to solidify her place in the world. Rodrigo’s songs discuss heartache and insecurities...

KentWired Illustration by Faith Fistler

OPINION: Beauty and the beasts of the dance floor

Faith Fistler, Opinion Writer September 25, 2023

I don’t go out too often, but when I do, I think, “Why don’t I do this more?”  Sure, the bar is crowded and there seems to be a twenty degree temperature difference from outside and I can feel...

Signs regarding the use of firearms are posted on doors throughout campus.

GUEST COLUMN: We must implement firearm statutes immediately

Molly Nolan, Guest Columnist September 24, 2023

Editor’s Note: This guest column was submitted by Molly Nolan, a sophomore pre-law student enrolled in Kent State University’s Columbus Program in State Issues. She is currently interning with the...

KentWired Illustration by Mia Marino

OPINION: The desensitization of Gen Z

Destiny Torres, Opinion Writer September 21, 2023

My friends and family would describe me as being a pretty compassionate person. I feel deeply for any person or animal around me, for instance, wanting to take any stray cat off of the streets. I once...

Students attending Kent State's Columbus Program in State Issues stand in the Senate Chamber room of the Ohio Statehouse building in Columbus.

GUEST COLUMN: Unmasking justice: why Ohio’s bipartisan effort to end capital punishment matters

Ciara Wallace, Guest Columnist September 19, 2023

Editor’s Note: This guest column was submitted by Ciara Wallace, a senior political science major enrolled in the university's Columbus Program in State Issues. She is currently interning with the Ohio...

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OPINION: 10 songs that saved my life

Anthony Morris, Opinion Writer September 19, 2023

While making a playlist for the sake of writing this, I quickly blurred the line between “songs that saved my life” and “songs that made me want to die.” Perhaps for songs to truly hit me with...

Illustration courtesy of Mara Desantis

OPINION: Did ‘One Piece’ break the curse?

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer September 18, 2023

Whether you’re an anime expert or completely ignorant of the genre, chances are you’ve heard about Netflix’s newest live-action adaptation: “One Piece.” While it’s true that Netflix doesn’t...

One of my all too elaborate costumes from last year

OPINION: Planning for Halloween doesn’t have to be scary

Virginia Doherty, Opinion Writer September 16, 2023

It might not feel like it yet, but Halloween is coming up. As much as I love the season, it’s easy to let it sneak up on you and find yourself with no plans or any good costumes. Too many times I’ve...

KentWired Illustration by Gabrielle Lutz

Random Rants With Annemarie: Is it overrated or are you just pretentious

Annemarie Karabinus September 15, 2023

Welcome back to Random Rants with Annemarie! This week, the question I am posing is what makes something overrated. Also, is being overrated necessarily a bad thing?  There have been so many instances...