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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Doing the most is not always doing the best

Kellie Nock February 14, 2018

College is a time to be competitive. It’s a time to work hard and get the good grades; to get the good internship, then the good job. If not for college, I wouldn’t know how to be competitive. Being...

What do our exports say about the U.S.?

Joseph Langan February 14, 2018

Despite the U.S.’s official stance in support of nuclear disarmament and democracy, we have a long and documented history of proliferation and provocation.In president Donald Trump’s first address...

Our View: KSU’s Turning Point USA chapter becomes Twitter’s latest joke

February 11, 2018

Last week, a member of Kent State’s Turning Point USA chapter briefly became a Twitter celebrity, but not for the right reasons.The member posted a picture of an essay written by her classmate for a...

Andrew Atkins.

The cost of living

Andrew Atkins February 11, 2018

I woke up last Saturday and realized — oh cruel world — that I was sick.I pulled out my heating pad and shivered in bed for about an hour before I finally decided to seek some help.I dragged myself...

Drew Taylor

The Blue Jackets need to sell at the trade deadline

Drew Taylor February 11, 2018

After a wonderful start to the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets looked once again like contenders for the Stanley Cup. Near the top of the standings of the division for most of the first half of the season,...

Letter to the Editor: Kent State University: ‘Quarterback U’

Jake Adams February 7, 2018

Kent State football has been rough.Over the last five years, the team has won just 14 games, which calculates to 2.8 wins per season.It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what has gone wrong. Is Kent State not...

The extremes of self-care

Kellie Nock February 7, 2018

Your room smells like a day spa and your bank account is empty from overspending on essential oils and face masks. You have three overdue assignments, and it’s Sunday night; you have a paper due tomorrow,...

Disconnect and reintegrate with reality

Joseph Langan February 7, 2018

When the president is a former reality TV host who campaigned on being a good businessman, despite filing for bankruptcy six times, it’s easy to lose sight of what is real and what is not.We live in...

Analyzing the true ‘State of the Union’

Joseph Langan February 4, 2018

 President Trump said, “This is our new American moment. There has never been a better time to live the American Dream.” What he didn’t say was the truth: It’s time to open our eyes to the reality...

Andrew Atkins.

“Family secrets, Andrew.”

Andrew Atkins February 4, 2018

One of my uncles recently told me of a time when I was in elementary school, and I ran out of the house on my way to the day’s adventure. My mom called after me: “Family secrets, Andrew!”I can think...

Drew Taylor

The Cavs need to trade Isaiah Thomas. Now.

Drew Taylor February 4, 2018

It has been a rough season for Cleveland Cavaliers fans. While the team is currently 30-20 and sitting at third place in the Eastern Conference, the magic from the last few seasons doesn’t seem to be...

The importance of a woman’s voice

Sydney Purtee January 31, 2018

Over the last couple of weeks, women have been in the news nonstop. First, it was Oprah Winfrey’s speech at the Golden Globes. Then, it was the 150 female athletes who spoke out against Larry Nassar,...