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Opinion: Stop remembering the fifth of November

Nicholas Hunter November 6, 2016

Every year, my Facebook feed fills up with gifs and quotes from the movie “V for Vendetta.” An iconic white, mustache-clad mask is, suddenly, a common profile picture. Twitter features a consistent...

Students support Standing Rock Indian Reservation using social media

Cameron Gorman November 2, 2016

The battle over the Dakota Access Pipeline — involving North Dakota’s Standing Rock Sioux Reservation —  has made an impression on social media this week, even with Kent State students.Protests...

(Photo courtesy of tedstrickland.com) Gov. Ted Strickland, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Ohio, in Cleveland, OH. Saturday, January 16, 2016. Christopher Dilts /

Meet the candidates for US Senate

Nicholas Hunter November 2, 2016

This year’s election is about more than just the presidential race. Incumbent Rob Portman is being challenged by former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland for his seat in the U.S. Senate. Portman has held his...

Talea Drummer

Student Multicultural Center welcomes new director

Cameron Gorman November 1, 2016

Kent State’s Student Multicultural Center has welcomed a new director.Talea Drummer, who replaced Oscar Ramos, has previously worked in the university's Athletics department and the Upward Bound programs,...

Nicholas Hunter

Opinion: The recurring Democrat nightmare

Nicholas Hunter October 30, 2016

Former New York congressman Anthony Weiner has spent much of the past five years steeped in controversy and scandal, much to the dismay of the Democratic Party.Seen as a young, progressive congressman...

A Cleveland Indians "Not in my tepee" sign is raised above the crowd gathered outside Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, during Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. 

Indians Chief Wahoo mascot faces controversy

Cameron Gorman October 26, 2016

The Cleveland Indians are competing in the 2016 World Series this week, facing off against the Chicago Cubs for the third time Friday — something new for Cleveland. What isn’t new is the controversy...

Undocumented

Stepping out of the shadows

Cameron Gorman October 25, 2016

Editor’s note: To protect the student and his family, The Kent Stater has changed Adriny’s name.Adriny Hordiyenko has a job and a driver’s license. He has a social security number and a circle of...

UNDOCUMENTED: DO NOT RUN YET

Cameron Gorman October 23, 2016

Adriny Hordiyenko has a job and a driver’s license. He has a social security number and a circle of friends. When he graduates, he dreams of working at ESPN. He may sit next to you in class.He might...

Opinion: Trump’s Saturday Night issue

Nicholas Hunter October 23, 2016

“Saturday Night Live” has been a staple of comedy on TV since its inception in 1975. It has been a revolving door of some of the most legendary comedians over the years, is a rite of passage for upcoming...

A Conversation with Moses, Jesus and Muhammad

Cameron Gorman October 22, 2016

Kent State and The University of Akron's Muslim Student Associations held a gathering of many faiths on Saturday night in the Student Center among electric candle light, with a discussion titled, “A...

Dan Smith Community Park memorializes economic director

Nicholas Hunter October 19, 2016

The Dan Smith Community Park is set to open Thursday after just over a year of construction.The park is named in honor of former City of Kent Director of Economic Development Dan Smith, who passed away...

Dan Smith Community Park renderings

Dan Smith Community Park set to open Oct. 20

Nicholas Hunter October 19, 2016

This Thursday, the Dan Smith Community Park is set to open after just over a year of construction.The park is named in honor of former City of Kent director of economic development, Dan Smith, who passed...

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