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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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All content by Bruce Walton
International students listen to ghost stories told by Kasha Legeza from the Kent Historical Society as part of the Kent Stage’s annual Ghost Walk on Oct. 24, 2015.

Ghost Walk unveils Kent’s past

Bruce Walton
October 25, 2015
LARPing

New LARPing group gives students chance to enter the battlefield

Bruce Walton
October 20, 2015
The scene after a fire broke out on Oct. 2, at 210 East College Avenue around 1 a.m.

College Avenue fire still under investigation

Bruce Walton
October 5, 2015
Members of the Hanoi University Delegation including President Nguyen Dinh Luan, Dean Dr. Hoang Gia Thu and Director of International Office Nguyen Ngoc Tan look at a display at the May 4th memorial museum in Taylor hall on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The trio are here to sign an agreement between the University of Hanoi and Kent State partnering them in a Student Exchange Program.

Hanoi University president and associates visit May 4 Visitor Center

Bruce Walton
September 8, 2015
Screenshot of ashleymadison.com

Kent State ranks third university with Ashley Madison accounts

Bruce Walton
August 30, 2015
Bruce Walton is the Opinion Editor. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: Never be ashamed of your depression

Bruce Walton
April 22, 2015
Bruce Walton is the Opinion Editor. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: The ethical aftermath of the ‘War on Drugs’

Bruce Walton
April 19, 2015

Kent State alumnus author to donate e-books

Bruce Walton
April 15, 2015
Bruce Walton is the Opinion Editor. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: Black Lives Matter movement is winning many more victories

Bruce Walton
April 9, 2015
Bruce Walton is the opinions editor. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: A different approach to ignorance can make a world of a difference

Bruce Walton
April 1, 2015
Bruce Walton is the opinions editor. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: World War III may be closer than you’d think, but not what you’d expect

Bruce Walton
March 18, 2015
Bruce Walton is the opinions editor. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: If Brian Williams goes, so should Bill O’Reilly

Bruce Walton
February 26, 2015
Bruce Walton, opinion editor

Mandatory attendance and non-negotiable make-ups make us better liars not students

Bruce Walton
February 17, 2015

Female Colorism: A look at racial perception and division

Bruce Walton
February 16, 2015

Female Colorism: A look at racial perception and division

Bruce Walton
February 15, 2015
Bruce Walton is the Opinions Editor. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: Boko Haram still needs your help: And here’s how

Bruce Walton
February 12, 2015
Bruce Walton is the opinion editor. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: Boko Haram deserves your attention

Bruce Walton
February 2, 2015
Bruce Walton is the opinion editor. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: We want your opinions in the opinion section

Bruce Walton
January 29, 2015
Photo courtesy of Bruce Walton

International (mis)understandings: What happens to international students if they break the law?

Bruce Walton
January 28, 2015
Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

‘Selma’ gains success as dramatic biopic, despite criticisms

Bruce Walton
January 19, 2015
Civil Rights leader Julian Bond is a chairman emeritus for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Photo courtesy of Kent State University.

KW Exclusive: Julian Bond talks civil rights, black leadership

Bruce Walton
January 19, 2015
Kent fire officials arrive at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to asses the situation and contain the fire.

Fire breaks out, contained at Rec Center

Bruce Walton
January 14, 2015
Bruce Walton is the opinions editor. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

OPINION: Thawing US-Cuban relations is great to hear but taking too long

Bruce Walton
January 13, 2015
Movie poster courtesy of Columbia Pictures

“The Interview” stirs controversy over winter break

Bruce Walton
January 11, 2015
Bruce Walton is a columnist and assigning editor for The Kent Stater. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: Attacking the system peacefully

Bruce Walton
November 26, 2014
Mama Sue Smith speaks at the John Crawford Rally at the Ohio Statehouse Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. John Crawford was shot and killed by two police officers at the Beavercreek Walmart in early August and the rally was held to demand justice for John Crawford as well as protest police brutality.

OSA Kent chapter rallies to demand justice for John Crawford

Bruce Walton
October 19, 2014
Black United Students stages a “Die-In” on Risman Plaza in silent protest of the Ferguson shooting and riots.

BUS protest Ferguson police brutality today

Bruce Walton
September 3, 2014

Professor brings architecture into an all-digital age

Bruce Walton
August 28, 2014
The director of the May 4 Visitors Center

New Visitor Center director’s goal: teach about May 4

Bruce Walton
August 25, 2014

Guest columnist: What if it were me?

Bruce Walton
April 3, 2014

Kent State Undergraduate Symposium on Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity beginning next semester

Bruce Walton
December 6, 2013
Bruce Walton is a senior columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: Know your limits

Bruce Walton
December 6, 2013

Kent State Undergraduate Symposium on Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity beginning next semester

Bruce Walton
December 6, 2013

Awareness presentation breaks misconceptions about HIV/AIDS

Bruce Walton
December 3, 2013
Bruce Walton is a senior columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: Research before having opinions on Obamacare

Bruce Walton
November 22, 2013

Native American Student Organiation unveiling of star quilt in honor of AALANA community

Bruce Walton
November 22, 2013

Kent State faculty presents increased retention research findings at symposium

Bruce Walton
November 19, 2013
Kent State student Allyssa Griffiths is raising awareness about online saftey and dangers that are often overlooked. Griffiths was stalked online for five years, receiving no help when she approached police with her situation. Photo by Brian Smith.

Cyber bullying victim shares story, online safety tips

Bruce Walton
November 15, 2013
Bruce Walton is a senior columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: Pope Francis brings hope to Catholic Church reputation

Bruce Walton
November 15, 2013
Bruce Walton is a senior columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: When should politicians have to get help?

Bruce Walton
November 8, 2013
Mlekoday's book, "The Dead Eat Everything," is available through Kent State University Press. Photo by Bruce Walton.

Wick Poetry Center night features unusual themes

Bruce Walton
November 8, 2013
Bruce Walton is a senior columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: Is it ever ok to dress as a different race/ethnicity?

Bruce Walton
October 31, 2013

College of business rises in ranks of best undergraduate business programs

Bruce Walton
October 28, 2013

Insurance studies degree boosts professionals’ career

Bruce Walton
October 27, 2013
Bruce Walton is a senior columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: Can the GOP take Obama’s hand already?

Bruce Walton
October 23, 2013
Bruce Walton is a senior columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: Should America be trusted with the world economy?

Bruce Walton
October 16, 2013

College of Architecture and Design graduate programs approved unanimously by committee

Bruce Walton
October 10, 2013
Bruce Walton is a senior columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: Gay porn star temporarily banned from Facebook for all the wrong reasons

Bruce Walton
October 10, 2013
Freshman special education major Cari Pierce talks with Gina Zavota about philosophy at the Majors Fair in the Student Center Ballroom on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013. Photo by Chelsae Ketchum.

Students explore majors and minors from all KSU campuses

Bruce Walton
October 8, 2013
Katie Bowen and Lucas Bowen kiss at the Risman Plaza on Saturday Oct. 5, 2013. Katie graduated from Kent State in 2007, Lucas graduated from Kent State in 2010. Their twin babies are ten weeks old. Photo by Yolanda Li

Kiss on the K brightens gloomy day

Bruce Walton
October 5, 2013
Bruce Walton is a senior columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: Refusing the sale of Hanukkah decorations is not part of ‘Christian Values’

Bruce Walton
October 3, 2013
Kate McAnulty, Ph.D. of Graduate Studies, reads the names of Graduate Dean's Awards recipients clapped during Cartright Hall's reception on Sept. 26. Photo by Jacob Byk.

Graduate dean’s award reception honors recipients’ contribution to diversity

Bruce Walton
September 26, 2013
Bruce Walton is a senior columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: The dangers of being a black man

Bruce Walton
September 26, 2013

Reception to award 10 graduate students Thursday

Bruce Walton
September 25, 2013

National drop in Domestic Graduate Students in line with Kent State’s enrollment

Bruce Walton
September 24, 2013

National trend of 8 percent influx of international grad students is reflected from Kent State’s statistics as well

Bruce Walton
September 19, 2013
Bruce Walton is a senior columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: It’s called Miss America not Miss White America

Bruce Walton
September 17, 2013
Bruce Walton is a senior columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: Putin negotiations on the table

Bruce Walton
September 12, 2013
Professor Catherine Leslie will be the director of the new Fashion Masters Program which will be available for fall 2014 semester. Photo by Chelsae Ketchum.

KSU’s prestigious fashion school adds exclusive graduate program

Bruce Walton
September 12, 2013

Opinion: Taking action in Syria doesn’t have to mean violence

Bruce Walton
September 5, 2013

Opinion: Miley isn’t perfect, but neither are we

Bruce Walton
August 27, 2013
Tareq Mohammed, senior chemistry major, speaks with a Kent Police officer about a two-car traffic collision on the corner of S. Depeyster and Haymaker Parkway on Wed. afternoon. No one was seriously injured. Photo by Jacob Byk

Student rear ended at Haymaker and Depeyster intersection

Bruce Walton
August 21, 2013
 

Opinion: Good for Jason Collins

Bruce Walton
April 30, 2013
 

Opinion: United we bicker, united we celebrate

Bruce Walton
April 24, 2013
 

Opinion: If you’re anti-gay, you’re a bigot

Bruce Walton
April 18, 2013
 

Opinion: Nude protesting, not always suitable

Bruce Walton
April 11, 2013
 

Opinion: Standing up for smut

Bruce Walton
April 3, 2013
 

Opinion: Blackout epiphany

Bruce Walton
March 20, 2013
 

Opinion: North Korea vs. the world

Bruce Walton
March 14, 2013
 

A better Black History Month

Bruce Walton
March 1, 2013
 

Opinion: Revisiting the black nerds

Bruce Walton
February 22, 2013
 

Opinion: Don’t let a slur slide

Bruce Walton
February 13, 2013
 

Opinion: I don’t want to be a “disarmed slave,” I want to be safe

Bruce Walton
February 6, 2013
 

Opinion: Guns don’t kill people, but they make it way easier

Bruce Walton
February 1, 2013
 

Opinion: What else is wrong with Congress?

Bruce Walton
January 24, 2013
 

Opinion: Is there any hope left for our new Congress?

Bruce Walton
January 16, 2013

Opinion: Rise of the black nerds

Bruce Walton
December 2, 2012

Opinion: Raise taxes on the rich

Bruce Walton
November 29, 2012

Opinion: Be a man?

Bruce Walton
November 19, 2012

Opinion: Can old politicians learn new tricks?

Bruce Walton
November 12, 2012

Opinion: Will the election fix polarization?

Bruce Walton
November 5, 2012

Opinion: The change we need

Bruce Walton
October 27, 2012

Opinion: Don’t cast your vote based only on debates

Bruce Walton
October 21, 2012

Opinion: Obama’s chance

Bruce Walton
October 13, 2012

Opinion: Iran: a second look

Bruce Walton
October 10, 2012

Opinion: A clear red line

Bruce Walton
September 30, 2012

Opinion: Republicans or Democrats: What’s best for students?

Bruce Walton
September 23, 2012

Opinion: Vote like a champ

Bruce Walton
September 15, 2012

Opinion: Undecided voters need to decide

Bruce Walton
September 10, 2012

Opinion: Miss a chance to vote, miss a lot

Bruce Walton
September 5, 2012
 

Opinion: Is Internet Explorer 9 in with the big-league browsers?

Bruce Walton
August 26, 2012
 

Opinion: The search for Romney’s running mate

Bruce Walton
April 24, 2012
 

Opinion: All because of one prostitute

Bruce Walton
April 18, 2012
 

Opinion: Finally, justice for Trayvon

Bruce Walton
April 10, 2012
 

Opinion: The Republicans just aren’t going to win

Bruce Walton
April 3, 2012
 

Opinion: Kudos to John Boehner

Bruce Walton
March 28, 2012
 

Opinion: Should the U.S. troops leave sooner rather than later?

Bruce Walton
March 14, 2012
 

Opinion: What is our role in foreign slavery?

Bruce Walton
March 8, 2012
 

Opinion: Don’t overlook Black History Month

Bruce Walton
March 1, 2012
 

Opinion: Political Playground

Bruce Walton
February 23, 2012
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