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Devin Douglas (left) and Elizabeth Boerner (right) Watch the Democratic Debate in the Student Center. Oct 15, 2019

Students consider their options at College Dems watch party

Students laughed, groaned and cheered while they watched the Democratic presidential debate Tuesday night during a watch party hosted by the College Democrats.The presidential debate allowed the 12 candidates,...

Sen. Bernie Sanders experienced "chest discomfort" and will suspend campaigning "until further notice" after doctors treated a blockage in an artery, senior adviser Jeff Weaver said in a statement.

Bernie Sanders off campaign trail ‘until further notice’ after being treated for artery blockage

Originally Published: 02 OCT 19 11:02 ETUpdated: 02 OCT 19 12:56 ET     (CNN) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders experienced "chest discomfort" on Tuesday night and will suspend campaigning "until further notice"...

OPINION: The third party problem

Alex Thornhill September 20, 2018

There is a growing disconnect with Americans when dealing with the two-party system. Voter identification with Republicans and Democrats are at a historic low.Many Americans see both parties as ineffective...

Opinion: Instead of wars and walls, how about ‘Medicare for all’?

Anthony Erhardt September 21, 2017

In today’s political climate, I find myself feeling powerless, fatigued and ready to give up on activism.I know this is a feeling many peers and fellow activists know all too well, especially when President...

Maddie Newingham

Opinion: ‘Medicare for all’ is a pathway, not a plan

Maddie Newingham September 17, 2017

Everyone is complaining about Sen. Bernie Sanders' health care bill, so allow me to explain the purpose of the bill and keep the conversation focused.Democrats are so tired of being on the defense. We...

Best of Kent Entertainment and Student Life

Best of Kent 2017: ENTERTAINMENT + STUDENT LIFE

KentWired Staff April 15, 2017

More Best of Kent categories: FOOD | DRINK | SPORTS FIRST - The Kent StageThe Kent Stage was founded in 2002 to host and provide a spot for the Kent State Folk Festival. The Western Reserve Folk Arts...

Jared Strubel is a junior political science major and columnist for the Kent Stater. Contact him at jstrubel@kent.edu

Opinion: The story so far

Jared Strubel Kent State College Democrats May 4, 2016

At the beginning of this year's election cycle, there were five Democratic candidates. After an eventful and arduous journey, it has been narrowed down to two potentials. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and...

Susan Sarandon, left, brings Bernie Sanders onto the stage at Drexel University in Philadelphia on Monday, April 25, 2016.

Sanders campaign to lay off hundreds of workers

Ken Thomas Associated Press April 27, 2016

Bernie Sanders' movement for a political revolution is reaching a crossroads even as his campaign said it was laying off hundreds of field staffers and other aides to focus on winning the California primary...

Andrew Ohl is a junior history major and columnist for The Kent Stater. 

Opinion: Breaking the habit of party in-fighting

Andrew Ohl Kent State College Democrats April 27, 2016

It used to be simpler times. Last autumn, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders no longer wanted to hear about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s damn emails. It was a show of party solidarity and moving...

Alexis Atwater is a freshman political science major and a member of the Kent State College Democrats. Contact her at aatwater@kent.edu

Opinion: Cybersecurity becoming a growing concern

Alexis Atwater Kent State College Democrats April 6, 2016

Earlier this week, Mossack Fonseca, one of the largest law firms in the world, was apparently the latest victim of a data breach. Much of what was included in the more than 11.5 million leaked documents...

Junior U.S. Senator from Vermont and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks to supporters at Baldwin Wallace University on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016.

Sanders wins 3 states; Clinton retains big delegate lead

Lisa Lerer, Associated Press March 27, 2016

Bernie Sanders scored three wins in Western caucus contests, giving a powerful psychological boost to his supporters but doing little to move him closer to securing the Democratic nomination.While results...

Dylan Webb is a teaching English as a second language major. Contact him at dwebb13@kent.edu.

Opinion: Witnessing a legend

Dylan Webb March 16, 2016

Here I was, waiting in a formidable, 2,000-person line to see the living legend himself, Bernie Sanders at Legacy Democratic Dinner in Columbus.  I had come down with OSA (Ohio Student Association) outside...