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Bobbie Szabo

Opinion: Trump executive orders require pushback from public

Bobbie Szabo January 29, 2017

My grandfather was an immigrant from Hungary. He sought escape from the effects of the rise of fascism in his home country before World War II, and – in order to become a citizen of the United States...

Nicholas Hunter

Opinion: The “Opposition Party” platform

Nicholas Hunter January 29, 2017

In an interview with The New York Times, White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon stated, “the media here is the opposition party” and “the media should be embarrassed and humiliated and keep its...

Film festival showcases international talent

Alex Kamczyc January 29, 2017

It was a packed house at the Kent Stage Saturday as people showed up to attend the 14th Annual Standing Rock International Shorts Festival.The event is run by Jeff Ingram, executive director and co-founder...

JMC way forward panel

Alyssa Keown January 27, 2017

Russ Mitchell, of WKYC, moderates a panel discussion of media professionals at JMC’s Way Forward to discuss the current state of journalism in post 2016 election America on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. The...

Refugee Safe Spaces

Alexander Wadley January 26, 2017

Anthony Harris advocates and explains the importance of working with overseas refugees on a local level. Harris offers the Cleveland non-profit organization he works for as a means to do so at the "Escape...

JMC Way Forward

Alyssa Keown January 26, 2017

Russ Mitchell, of WKYC, moderates a panel discussion of media professionals at JMC’s Way Forward to discuss the current state of journalism in post 2016 election America on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. The...

Cheers and Jeers

January 26, 2017

Cheers to … Bell Let’s Talk. The initiative - aimed at raising awareness regarding mental health issues - is set to raise over $100 million for mental health programs by 2020.Jeers to … excuses....

Hidden Figures

Little-known story behind ‘Hidden Figures’ impacts audiences

Quaylyn Hairston January 25, 2017

When history is made, credit tends to go to the responsible figures. That's not the case for the true story behind "Hidden Figures," the new film that just scored three Oscar nominations and a hit box...

Diversity in Entertainment

#OscarsSoWhite may be resolved, but calls for diversity remain

Erin Zaranec January 25, 2017

On Jan. 24, the Oscar nominations once again took over social media and, for the first time in two years, the #OscarsSoWhite trending hashtag didn’t accompany the list of nominations.Following two years...

Jess Tanner, a graduate theatre studies major, as Irena Gut Opdyke in a rehersal for Kent State’s production of "Irena’s Vow" in Wright-Curtis Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

Theater groups address diversity on campus through art

Benjamin VanHoose January 25, 2017

Hollywood isn’t the only level of the entertainment industry working to broaden its inclusion. Locally, theatre organizations on campus commit to telling stories of varying backgrounds and offering equal...

Perspectives: Democracy in action

January 25, 2017

Jeremy Alexander of Saginaw, Michigan holds a sign in downtown Washington on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, protesting what he feels was Russian tampering in the presidential election. Alexander, an organizer...

Perspectives: Democracy in action

Clint Datchuk January 25, 2017

Edward Kellum of Los Angeles, California participated in the Women’s March in Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 to show solidarity with his wife, who also attended, and to speak out after an election...

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