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Concepts of a plan: The first meeting of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

Jackson Small, Columnist September 17, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump met for the first time face to face on the debate stage on Sept. 10. The night began with Harris approaching Trump for a handshake, cementing...

THIS OR THAT: Valentine's Day is overrated

THIS OR THAT: Valentine’s Day is overrated

KentWired Editorial Board February 14, 2024

This opinion was written by Kelsie Horner, John Hilber, Alton Northup, Jacob Shondel, Annalexis Davis, Yasmeen Matthews, Casey Schroth, Jackson Small and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial...

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OPINION: 2024 election: The year of political what-ifs

Jackson Small, Opinion Editor February 9, 2024

With the 2024 election looming ever closer, fear of another four years under the Trump regime is beginning to swell as former president Donald Trump widens his lead among the candidates vying for the Republican...

THIS OR THAT: The Super Bowl: Less football, more entertainment

THIS OR THAT: The Super Bowl: Less football, more entertainment

KentWired Editorial Board February 3, 2024

This opinion was written by Kelsie Horner, Audrey Trevarthan, Aden Graves, Jackson Small, Taina Rivera, Casey Schroth, Hannah Saadey, Savana Capp, Annalexis Davis, Addison Foreman, Anneliese White, Emily...

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OPINION: And so it begins: Iowa Caucus 2024

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer January 18, 2024

On Monday, Jan. 15, registered Republicans in Iowa caucused as the first voters in America to voice their opinions on which candidate will trail the closest behind Donald Trump for the Republican presidential...

OPINION: Interacting with the police: Know your rights

OPINION: Interacting with the police: Know your rights

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer December 9, 2023

With Halloween behind us and St. Patrick’s Day coming up, it is crucial to know your rights in the event of an encounter with law enforcement.  When confronted by a police officer, most of us are...

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OPINION: Sean Hannity and Ron DeSantis take on Governor Gavin Newsom

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer December 5, 2023

On Thursday, Fox News hosted a debate between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Florida Governor and current presidential candidate Ron DeSantis. In typical American fashion, this debate was a disaster...

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OPINION: A night of victories in Ohio

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer November 9, 2023

Voters across the state tonight voted YES for both issues 1 and 2, codifying an amendment that gives women in Ohio a constitutional right to abortion and legalizing recreational marijuana.  The passing...

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OPINION: What to know about Issues 1 and 2 today

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer November 7, 2023

Today, voters across Ohio return to the polls. The two most highly contested issues on the ballot are an amendment stating a constitutional right to abortion and the legalization of recreational marijuana.  These...

OPINION: The current state of the Republican Party

OPINION: The current state of the Republican Party

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer November 7, 2023

As Congressional Republicans turn against each other, trust in the Republican Party amongst its voters is quickly dwindling.  Over the past three weeks, House Republicans have been deliberating to...

OPINION: Fighting fire with fire: Hamas retaliates

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer October 27, 2023

Early morning Oct. 7, Hamas launched a surprise attack on the nation of Israel, a country known for its defense system known as the Iron Dome. The conflict between the Jewish state of Israel, and Palestine,...

OPINION: Cue the music: GOP Debate 2

OPINION: Cue the music: GOP Debate 2

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer October 3, 2023

Seven Republican candidates took the stage once again for the second GOP debate that was held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Notably missing from the stage was...