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Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Cleveland welcomes Republican National Convention

Ray Paoletta August 27, 2014

Every four years Ohio becomes the center of politics. Radio and television commercial breaks become flooded with political advertisements. People become annoyed with the constant stream of political mailings,...

Tom Gay, an athlete in the Gay Games, displays his medals as he walks in the parade as part of the closing ceremonies Aug. 16, 2014

Athletics for all: Kent community shows its pride

Kelsey Husnick August 26, 2014

Gays, lesbians and the rest of the LGBT community are perfectly capable of playing sports too — that’s part of the message sound boarded by the Gay Games. They’re not activities only straight men...

Lebron James Returns to Cleveland

Tim Reynolds, Tom Withers July 11, 2014

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James is returning home to Ohio, reversing the decision he made four years ago that led to two NBA titles in Miami and crushed Cleveland Cavalier fans. James told Sports Illustrated...

Architecture students experience hands-on field work

Josh Yager June 28, 2014

Six students from Kent State’s architecture program are experiencing an 8-week, hands-on approach to construction by working with a design and build studio in Cleveland.Chris Maurer, adjunct architecture...

Professor Chris Maurer (the second from right) and his students in the third year architecture design studio class pose for a photo after discussing the community engagement for their renovation project in Cleveland Friday, Feb. 28, 2014.

Architecture students work toward redeveloping Cleveland house

Justin Sheil March 4, 2014

Third-year Kent State architecture students are making an impact this semester by designing concepts for a studio course that will result in actual renovations to a blighted house in the St. Clair Superior...

Cincy, Cleveland, Columbus make RNC convention cut

Julie Carr Smyth, AP February 27, 2014

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's three largest cities — Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus — have been named finalists in the competition to host the 2016 Republican National Convention.Republican National...

Photo courtesy of Mojo Flo

Columbus Funk comes to Cleveland

Zac Younkins January 29, 2014

There are a plethora of local bands in most college settings. However few stand out like Columbus natives MojoFlo. They’re a neo funk band whose style is upbeat and contagious.MojoFlo has an unusual...

Cowboys beat Browns 23-20 in wild OT finish

Cowboys beat Browns 23-20 in wild OT finish

Ron Jenkins November 19, 2012

Cleveland Browns tight end Benjamin Watson (82) catches a first quarter touchdown pass in front of Dallas Cowboys free safety Gerald Sensabaugh (43) at Cowboys Stadium Sunday, November 18, 2012, in Arlington,...