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REACTION: ‘The Bachelor’ Week Six

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor February 27, 2024

As relationships strengthened and feelings deepened, Joey and the ladies traveled to Jasper, Canada, for an emotional Week Six of “The Bachelor.” So, Bachelor nation, let’s find out who’s headed...

OPINION: Why NIL is actually a good thing for college athletes

Matthew Kiraly, Opinion Writer February 27, 2024

“This is a zillion dollar industry and these kids are getting nothing out of it. That needs to change.” Ever since I fell in love with sports when I was 10 years old, this was the general consensus...

OPINION: Great moments in revolutionary culture: On ageism and the generation gap

OPINION: Great moments in revolutionary culture: On ageism and the generation gap

Sophia Swengel, Opinion Writer February 26, 2024

Giving tours at the May 4 Visitors Center in the fall, I guide first year classes through the hollowed gallery, discussing the terse disconnect between the long-haired, fringe-sporting baby boomers and...

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THIS OR THAT: ‘Eat mor chikin’

KentWired Editorial Board February 25, 2024

This opinion was written by Anthony Zacharyasz, Kelsie Horner, Jacob Shondel, Savana Capp, Emily Yanchek, John Hilber, Alton Northup and Yasmeen Matthews from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading...

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THIS OR THAT: Cane’s rules, Chick-fil-A drools

KentWired Editorial Board February 25, 2024

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Anneliese White, Taina Rivera, Isabella Schreck, Audrey Trevarthan, Hannah Saadey, Casey Schroth, Jackson Small, Aden Graves, Janson McNair and Addison Foreman...

OPINION: The modern space race: The future of human presence on the moon

OPINION: The modern space race: The future of human presence on the moon

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Opinion Writer February 25, 2024

The year 1972 marks the last time humans touched the moon. They left their mark on it in forms of footprints, flags and plaques commemorating the remarkable feat. Fifty-two years later, the moon...

OPINION: The impact of 'Abbott Elementary'

OPINION: The impact of ‘Abbott Elementary’

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer February 24, 2024

With Teacher Appreciation Week coming up in a few months, I thought this would be a good time to write this. On Feb. 8, the season three premiere of the hit mockumentary-style sitcom, “Abbott Elementary,”...

OPINION: The wastefulness of restocking video culture

OPINION: The wastefulness of restocking video culture

Ella Katona, Opinion Writer February 23, 2024

Recently, I have gone down the rabbit hole of influencer restocking videos. I have seen fridge and kitchen restocking videos, closet restocking videos and, yes, even ice and junk drawer restocking videos.  Mostly,...

OPINION: My sprawling mission to find the best movie

OPINION: My sprawling mission to find the best movie

Anthony Morris, Opinion Writer February 22, 2024

I know what the best movie is. “Best you say?” you ask in your foolish ways. Yes, the best movie. For I do not stutter. In my unending journey of consuming film (yes, “film,” I say because I am...

OPINION: Shoplifting isn't okay

OPINION: Shoplifting isn’t okay

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer February 21, 2024

With the current state of the economy worldwide, it is not uncommon to see people complain about food prices and lack of money. Households scramble to collect enough food stamps and EBT credit just to...

Kent State's men's basketball team huddles together during the 2nd half of the game against NIU on Feb. 17, 2024.

RECAP: Looking back: What did the men’s basketball preseason poll get right?

Demetri Manousos, Reporter February 20, 2024

As the college basketball regular season winds down, now is a good time to look at the Mid-American Conference standings and see if they align with the coaches' preseason predictions.  No. 1 Akron Zips...

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REACTION: The Bachelor Week Five

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor February 20, 2024

For this week’s episode, Joey and his ladies spent the week in Montreal, Canada. So, Bachelor nation, let's recap the important stuff, eh?   Awkward dancing and romancing: The group date The...