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Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch12@kent.edu.

Opinion: Every vote counts

Jennifer Hutchinson September 24, 2014

As college students, we always have a million and one things on our mind. It’s easy for us to get caught up in our classes, clubs, jobs, and, of course, our daily Netflix intake. However, even with our...

Jennifer Hutchinson

Opinion: FitzGerald’s down for the count

Jennifer Hutchinson September 16, 2014

Election Day is approaching, however, with the FitzGerald campaign imploding on itself who really needs to take it to a vote?We all knew Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald’s chances of winning the...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch12@kent.edu.

Opinion: College Republicans bring electoral candidates to Kent State

Jennifer Hutchinson September 8, 2014

Election season is in the air. What better way to learn more about the upcoming elections and those who are running than speaking with the candidates themselves? Well Kent Staters, the Kent State College...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch12@kent.edu.

Opinion: Burger King leaving U.S.

Jennifer Hutchinson September 1, 2014

If you’re a fan of the Whopper then you’ve probably heard about Burger King’s latest decision to move its headquarters to Canada. The fast food giant is discussing taking over the Canadian franchise,...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major and columnist for the Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: President’s foreign policy game under par

Jennifer Hutchinson August 24, 2014

“We will be vigilant and we will be relentless…to see that justice is done.” This is what President Barack Obama said one day after the beheading of James Foley by the terrorist group, ISIS. What...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a freshman political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: Romance between the Tea Party and Republicans not looking good

Jennifer Hutchinson April 28, 2014

When the Tea Party made its first introduction to the political scene, it was a jolt of energy for the Republican Party. Tea Partiers believed in spending cuts, free enterprise and limited government....

Jennifer Hutchinson is a freshman political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: Another 4/20, another change for America

Jennifer Hutchinson April 21, 2014

It looks as if the support for legalizing marijuana is flying high. This year’s 4/20 has made more news than ever before. With two states permitting pot for recreational use and 21 others permitting...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a freshman political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: Sebelius says goodbye

Jennifer Hutchinson April 14, 2014

After her undeniably turbulent year, Kathleen Sebelius has resigned as President Obama's Health and Human Services Secretary. As she says goodbye to her Cabinet position, she is also very likely departing...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a freshman political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: The GOP has a plan at hand

Jennifer Hutchinson March 17, 2014

It seems that in the days following the Conservative Political Action Conference, the Republican Party is more determined than ever to present an alternative to the healthcare law. In my last column, I...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a freshman political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: CPAC makes its mark

Jennifer Hutchinson March 10, 2014

It’s CPAC season! The Conservative Political Action Conference of 2014 took place over the weekend. The Kent State College Republicans, including myself, attended the event.An array of speakers were...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a freshman political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: It’s time to take a stand against Russia

Jennifer Hutchinson March 3, 2014

It seems that President Obama’s foreign policies are being tested now more than ever as Russian troops occupy Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula. While Russia and the United States have never seen eye to...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a freshman political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: Making a statement to USG

Jennifer Hutchinson February 24, 2014

There has been recent discussion regarding the upcoming University Student Government elections. Many of the candidates have been looking to their peers and different student organizations for support....