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Taking a break

Matthew Colwell October 31, 2010

As an exorbitant amount of news hits the stands, er, Web browser, every second, there is a continually urgent agenda pushed on everyone with a pulse. Speak quickly, speak effectively and speak often —...

Our View: Vote today and prove we care

DKS Editors October 31, 2010

In this less-than-sexy mid-term election, student votes might be more important than ever. Our generation can shift the weight of the electorate, and we hope it will.Two years ago, we watched students...

I was Clark Kent

Patrick St. Pierre October 30, 2010

It was Sunday afternoon in Massillon, and the heroes were out saving the world from high priced comic books. I was on the scene in my nicely ironed black pants, my light blue button up and my brilliant...

OurView: There’s sanity in the numbers

Editors October 30, 2010

Over 215,000 people gathered to attend the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, which goes to show that rational people still exist in America these days.An estimated 215,000 people gathered in Washington...

Our view: Furthering Kent State borders a good idea

DKS editors October 27, 2010

Kent State has the third largest university system in the state and one of the biggest in the region, with seven satellite campuses.The university has more or less established itself as the top school...

Letter to the editor: Sex issue failed to mention dangers

Karen Barrett October 27, 2010

Dear Editors of the Daily Kent Stater,When students visit Sextoberfest on Oct. 29, I hope someone from the Environmental Protection Agency will be on hand. Reasons will follow, but first a brief comment...

Octoberfest

Mike Crissman October 27, 2010

Contrary to popular belief, Christmas is not “the most wonderful time of the year.” It’s October: the all-around best month ever.Age-wise, the year is in its 70s during October. It’s distinguished,...

Australian refugee center in East Timor: a regional issue?

Andrew Hecht October 27, 2010

Joseph Nevins, under the pseudonym Matthew Jardine, once described East Timor under Indonesian occupation as “genocide in paradise.” It always seemed oxymoronic how something so beautiful could be...

Weight shouldn’t predict wage ranges

Cindy Luo October 26, 2010

Just when it seemed like you couldn’t be judged more by your physical appearance, a recent study shows that women who have a significantly lower than average weight also make significantly higher than...

Kent State vs. Ohio University: the battle for best Halloween

DKS Editors October 26, 2010

Everyone likes to think Halloween at their college is best, but here at Kent State, we know it’s true. Ohio State brags about campus size, Akron brags about…well, nothing and Ohio University likes...

Gay marriage is not all-inclusive

Thisanjali Gangoda October 26, 2010

Gay rights. A term that defines the social welfare of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals has now transformed into a term that is synonymous with gay marriage. But LGBT rights are much more...

Minority issues facing a white guy

Nick Glunt October 26, 2010

My name is Nick Glunt. I’m a senior magazine journalism major at Kent State. I have dark hair and hazel eyes. I’m tall and thin. I’m from Niles, Ohio and I like learning about ancient Egypt. Writing...