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"Madmen and butchers have no place in the 21st century, and as America continues to face a very uncertain future, we must not turn a blind eye."

Opinion: Save public schools

Bryan Staul March 15, 2011

Bryan Staul Bryan Staul is a sophomore political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at [email protected]. To say education in this country is broken would be the understatement...

 

Opinion: The Collapse of the American dream

Sarahbeth Caplin March 14, 2011

Sarabeth Caplin Sarahbeth Caplin is a senior English major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at [email protected]. Few little girls daydream of growing up to become a spoiled rich...

 

Opinion: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame hates Cleveland

Jody Michael March 14, 2011

Jody Michael Jody Michael is a sophomore broadcast journalism major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at [email protected]. Do Clevelanders love having the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?...

Our View: Kasich’s reform-oriented budget cuts, cuts, cuts

DKS Editors March 14, 2011

With the release of Gov. John Kasich’s 774-page budget for Ohio, all we can think about are the cuts he’s making. This budget proposal is attempting to close an $8 billion budget gap through a combination...

Opinion: Senate Bill 5 for dummies

Cassandra Adams March 14, 2011

Cassandra Adams Cassandra Adams is an English and news journalism major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at [email protected]. In a generation favoring apathy, it was refreshing...

Guest Opinion: Piracy in Somalia shows how an environmental issue can evolve into a crisis

Shannon Beebe March 13, 2011

It has become apparent that real piracy is far different from the lighthearted subject sometimes portrayed in popular culture, and the problem is growing much worse. Besides the tragic cost in lives, the...

Our View: We’ll get them next time

DKS Editors March 13, 2011

As the clock read 0:00 at the Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday night, everyone in attendance, besides the Kent State men’s basketball team, could finally shake the nerves that rattled them throughout...

Our View: Have fun in moderation

DKS Editors March 13, 2011

Spring break is a time to let loose and be carefree, but students shouldn’t throw all caution into the wind.The nature of spring break fun has a lot of potential to put us at risk.According to the Centers...

 

Opinion: What snake legs can teach you about life

Daniel Sprockett March 13, 2011

Daniel Sprockett Daniel Sprockett is a researcher in the KSU Department of Anthropology and a columnist at the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at [email protected]. Understanding the relationships between...

 

Opinion: Tragic earthquake the perfect distraction

Mike Crissman March 13, 2011

Mike Crissman Mike Crissman is a sophomore newspaper journalism major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at [email protected]. Something big had to happen to take the huge amount of...

 

Opinion: Is Saint Patrick’s Day just an excuse?

Dylan Lusk March 13, 2011

Dylan Lusk Dylan Lusk is a sophomore electronic media production major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at [email protected]. This Thursday marks St. Patrick’s Day, a wonderful...

Our View: Be an ally, not an enemy

DKS Editors March 11, 2011

The first-ever Ally Training, held Wednesday, sought to educate students and prepare them to be exemplary allies to the LGBT community. Allies who were certified at the event have been given the task of...