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A picture posted to the public Kent State University 2024 Snapchat story. The campus rock was painted with a trans flag shortly after the Kent State College Republicans painted it.

‘It’s not about free speech’: Members of LGBTQ+ community speak out against anti-trans message (FUSION COLLAB)

Jillian Flack and Molly Hoffer April 18, 2023

This article is in collaboration with Fusion Magazine.  “What Is a Woman?” That was the question painted on the large rock located at the front of campus March 20. It is also the name of...

Ohio’s status as a swing state seems no longer

Kaitlyn Finchler Reporter November 17, 2020

With the results of the 2020 election still fresh in everyone’s mind, some have questioned if Ohio is still prevalent as a swing state or will still be a factor in future elections. No candidate has...

Retired nurse Sally Crane drops a part of a voter’s ballot into the ballot box during the Ohio Primary election at the Presbyterian Church on East Summit Street on Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

Why it’s important to register to vote

Evan Harms October 10, 2016

Though the November election may seem far off, the voter registration deadline of Oct. 11 is extremely close.Ohio residents can register to vote online, through mail, or in-person.“If people aren’t...

Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

Opinion: The primary election and the Republican Party

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans April 13, 2016

The 2016 presidential election has been interesting, to say the least: Both parties have seen intense races, and that trend will most likely continue as the primary elections draw to a close.On the Republican...

Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

Opinion: Republican race for nomination is heated

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans March 9, 2016

The past several weeks in the world of politics have been very exciting.The primary elections are in full swing, and it is becoming clearer who will receive the nomination for their respective party. Both...

Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

Opinion: How do we deal with North Korea?

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans February 24, 2016

North Korea is once again making headlines for developing their nuclear arsenal. The nation, still under control of the dictator Kim Jong-un, has recently tested a hydrogen bomb. The bomb increases destructive...

Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

Opinion: Death of Supreme Court Justice spells more political turmoil

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans February 17, 2016

Antonin Scalia, a very outspoken conservative associate justice of the Supreme Court, passed away at the age of 79 last Saturday.Scalia was appointed under the Reagan administration and was a strict constitutionalist....

Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

The Iowa Caucus: real predictions or media drama?

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans February 3, 2016

The 2016 presidential election is officially underway and once again, we start with the Iowa Caucus.Ted Cruz took the Republican frontrunner position with Donald Trump and Marco Rubio closely behind. On...

Campus groups talk Republican takeover, look to hype 2016 elections

Hannah Armenta November 5, 2014

With political change in motion after midterm elections, Kent State University student organizations are reflecting on the results and now focusing their efforts on the 2016 presidential elections.“It...

Opinion: Kent State College Republicans celebrates 20 years

Ray Paoletta September 28, 2014

This past Saturday the Kent State College Republicans celebrated 20 years as a club on campus. Alumni, current members and supporters of the club came together for an anniversary dinner where they reminisced...

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...

Undergraduate Student Government candidates debate in the Rathskellar, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, for the upcoming elections.

KSU Organizations will not endorse USG Candidates

Blair Donald February 23, 2014

The Kent State College Republicans, College Democrats and PRIDE! Kent released a joint statement on Tuesday announcing that none of the groups will endorse any Undergraduate Student Government candidates...