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Freedom of Speech: A Republican Exclusive Luxury

Karmyn Allen, Columnist September 24, 2025

Charlie Kirk, 31, founder of right-wing conservative Turning Point USA, was shot and assassinated on Sept. 10, 2025.  The assassination made ripples across social media platforms, with both sides of...

The Gandhi Paradox

The Gandhi Paradox

Hunter Shaffer, Coulumnist September 23, 2025

When examining political violence between states and citizens, it is best to distinguish four different groupings or types of political violence. The first and least common is State vs. Self. An example...

Biden meets with top Hill leaders as partial government shutdown looms

CNN--The meeting President Joe Biden held with four top congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday was “one of the most intense I’ve ever encountered,” Senate Majority...

OPINION: Simplicity vs. adaptability – What “federalism” means and why I think it works best for a nation as big as America

Ross McDonnell Opinion Writer March 10, 2021

Before I get into the main topic of today’s column, why I think “federalism” is best suited for America, I feel it is best to clarify just what federalism is. The meaning of the word — at least...

OPINION: The Overton Window — which way is it sliding?

Ross McDonnell Opinion Writer February 10, 2021

Ross McDonnell is a junior journalism major at Kent State and is just starting his second semester of writing for The Kent Stater and KentWired.com. While his eventual career goal one day is to become...

Gail Pavliga, member elect of the Ohio House of Representatives. She will represent Ohio House District 75.

Incoming Ohio state legislators talk about aid for universities

Bronwyn Wain Reporter December 14, 2020

For two incoming Ohio state legislators, an important task will be to address public universities and their financial well-being as they enter office in the middle of a pandemic.Rep. Gail Pavliga and Sen....

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