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Illustration Courtesy of Julia Hoover from Fusion Magazine.

OPINION: ‘America: Land of the Free,’ unless, of course, you want to wear a wig or a dress (FUSION COLLAB)

Alyssa Coyle, Fusion Magazine Assistant Photo Editor April 21, 2023

The “Drag Ban” bill in Tennessee attempts to demonize drag performers and transgender people alike. It was originally passed in February 2023, but the day before going into effect, U.S. District Judge...

ANALYSIS: The importance of humor

Scott Rainey November 13, 2018

I don’t have to tell you that laughing is wonderful, but I’m going to anyway: Laughing is wonderful. Weaving humor into our everyday lives invigorates us, relieves stress, stimulates our minds and...

Jon Stewart

Our View: He’s back

KS Editors November 3, 2015

Jon Stewart extended his hand and flipped off retirement. Not really, but the the former “Daily Show” host did sign a four-year contract with HBO just in time for election coverage. While Stewart isn’t...

Lucas Misera

Opinion: The absence of Jon Stewart

Lucas Misera October 27, 2015

Something is missing from the 2016 election. While the lack of excitement concerning both sides’ candidates certainly gives next year an interesting feel, I realized one particular force behind presidential...

Trevor Noah, host of "The Daily Show." (Peter Yang/Comedy Central)

Noah praises Stewart in ‘Daily Show’ debut

NEW YORK — South African comic Trevor Noah moved in at “The Daily Show” on Monday, promising he’d try not to make predecessor Jon Stewart seem like a “crazy old dude who left his inheritance...

Carley Hull is a senior news major. Contact her at chull9@kent.edu.

Opinion: New host for ‘The Daily Show?’ It’s time for a woman

Carley Hull February 11, 2015

Another king of political satire is moving on, but this time we don’t know where he’s going next or who is coming in.Jon Stewart of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” announced on Tuesday he would...