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Our View for Sept 27

DKS Editors September 27, 2010

We don’t care what your politics are: There are four of Ohio’s top politicians on campus today to speak and answer questions. So go hear them.They’re powerful, they represent you and they’ll be...

The virtue of tolerance

SaraBeth Caplin September 27, 2010

I have a friend who is involved in an anti-abortion ministry. Basically, she gives the women who enter the clinic some pamphlets that offer free counseling, sonograms and any other service they might need....

Pacifying the masses

Molly Cahill September 27, 2010

It is considered a mark of our society’s advancement how quickly and with such ease we are able to share information. The right of free speech is guaranteed to us in the constitution that forms the base...

What’s the state of our university?

DKS Staff September 24, 2010

President Lester Lefton delivered his annual State of the University yesterday, in which he outlined his goals for the future. So far he’s on the right track.Not going to lie: We’re really pleased...

No Greek: A response to online comments

Gregory Porter September 23, 2010

Many of those who commented on my guest column “No Greek” have complaints against my viewpoint, so I am writing this as a response to those objections.Let me first state that by getting angry and defensive...

Library needs more books, not less

George Anderson September 23, 2010

In response to Frank Yonkof's September 23 piece about the downsizing of the University Library's collection.To the Editor:After reading Mr. Yonkof's piece, I must question James Bracken's judgment and...

Take the books out of the library

September 23, 2010

We may actually have to go to the library soon. The university is planning on removing half of the 2.9 million books over the next decade.We will admit that at first, the idea of removing books from the...

Changing Gender Stereotypes

Christen Mullet September 23, 2010

When we hear the term “sexism,” most of us immediately assume discrimination against women based on sex. However, sexism against men is also a relevant problem in today’s world. Sexism toward men...

Say it ain’t so, Steve Carell!

Nick Glunt September 22, 2010

Nick Glunt talks about The Office after Steve Carell. By now, I’m sure we’ve all heard that Steve Carell is leaving “The Office” after this season. His contract will expire after seven seasons...

Letter to the Editor: Response to Article on Student Fees

Emily Vincent September 22, 2010

Your article in today’s Daily Kent Stater says that “a student attending a Kent State regional campus will pay about $500 to $1,000 more per year than one attending an Ohio University regional campus.”...

Our View for September 22

September 22, 2010

Jim Traficant went to prison in 2002 for participating in unethical behavior during his time as an Ohio congressman.He accepted bribes, filed false tax returns and used aides for housework at his Ohio...

A journey into Islam

Lisa Robertson September 22, 2010

On a cool Tuesday evening, I make my way to Jazzman’s Cyber Café in the basement of the Student Center. I am looking for a young Muslim woman who said I will know her by her headscarf. I worry that...

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