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Ritchie Mulhall

Opinion: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

Richard Mulhall February 16, 2016

These 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers are really starting to remind me of the 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers; and no, I’m not talking about former Cavalier Delonte West’s alleged affair with LeBron James’ mother,...

Cleveland firing 6 officers involved in 137-shot barrage

Kantele Franko, Associated Press January 26, 2016

Cleveland officials said Tuesday they're firing six police officers involved in a 137-shot barrage that killed two unarmed people after a high-speed chase.Those officers included Michael Brelo, a patrolman...

Richie Mulhall is a junior multimedia news major. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Will firing Blatt fix the Cavs?

Richie Mulhall January 24, 2016

It’s getting difficult to keep track of all the coaches being fired in Cleveland these days. I’m starting to think all my columns will revolve around coach firing.Three days ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers...

Ty Sugick

The Cleveland Prayer

Ty Sugick January 19, 2016

After an embarrassing 132-98 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers have many questions to answer. NBA fans around the world are now questioning the Cavs as a legitimate...

Richie Mulhall is a junior multimedia news major. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Hiring Jackson is the smartest move made by the Browns in a long time

Richie Mulhall January 18, 2016

Much to the chagrin of desperate Cleveland sports fans everywhere, it’s safe to say the era of Johnny Manziel in Cleveland is officially over. As if it ever began in the first place.While Manziel’s...

Eighteen-year-olds will now have to wait three years before purchasing cigarettes in Cleveland

More than 100 cities nationwide plan to raise smoking age to 21

TV2, Dartalia Alati, John Kost December 9, 2015

On Wednesday's FlashCast, Dartalia Alati and John Kost discuss the nationwide movement to raise the smoking age to 21-years-old. Kent State President Beverly Warren's annual performance-based raise, as...

Smog levels reached ten times the World Health Organization's acceptable limit on Tuesday

Smog levels in Beijing, China cause citywide shutdown Tuesday

On Tuesday's FlashCast, Portia Booker and Kristen Anzuini discuss Beijing's city government announcing its first ever red alert for pollution, as well as Cleveland's proposal to increase the legal age...

Our View: What’s the point?

Kent Stater Editors December 8, 2015

The city of Cleveland is banning the sale of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to people under 21.People between 18 and 20 can still use tobacco products; they just cannot buy it.Cleveland Mayor...

Jacob Ruffo is a junior journalism major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at jruffo@kent.edu

Opinion: Don’t feel bad for Browns fans

Jacob Ruffo December 2, 2015

The Cleveland Browns turned a tie game, with a chance to kick a game winning field goal, as time expired into a loss in regulation. The kick was blocked and returned for a touchdown.“Ugh, poor Browns...

Officer says he told boy to show hands before fatal shots

John Seewer, Associated Press December 1, 2015

A white Cleveland patrolman who shot a 12-year-old black boy carrying a pellet gun told investigators that he and his partner continuously yelled "show me your hands" before he fired the fatal shots, according...

Bernie Sanders speaks to a crowd in Cleveland on Monday

FlashCast – November 17, 2015

Portia Booker, Kristen Anzuini, TV2 November 17, 2015

TV2's Portia Booker and Kristen Anzuini discuss presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' visit to Cleveland on Monday and the country's growing disapproval of Syrian refugees coming to the U.S. seeking asylumContact...

Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders speaks to a crowd at his firs campaign rally in Ohio at Cleveland State Universities Wolstein Center. Nov. 16, 2015.

Bernie Sanders rallies crowd in Cleveland

Karl Schneider November 16, 2015

Democratic presidential candidate and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders said the United States should not prevent Syrian refugees from relocating in America during his first appearance in Cleveland Monday...