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Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major. Contact him at rpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Jeb Bush rising, at the cost of Chris Christie

Ray Paoletta March 5, 2015

After Chris Christie’s landslide reelection victory, he was all the talk about being nominated for the Republican Party in 2016.Today, the energy around Christie has tapered off and talk about a 2016...

Amanda Anastasia Paniagua is a graduate art history major. Contact her at azabudsk@kent.edu.

Opinion: discrimination and racism on campus and in society

Amanda Anastasia Paniagua March 5, 2015

Black History Month may have come to an end, but contemporary living history of racial experience, including discrimination, continues on the macro and micro levels of society.Take for example Giuliana...

Student Saving

How students at Kent can save money

Kate Schwanke March 5, 2015

With 76 percent of Kent State students having an average debt of $31,543 after graduating, many are looking to save money.Mark Evans, director of financial aid, said there are many ways the university...

Bruce Walton is the opinions editor. Contact him at bwalton4@kent.edu.

Opinion: If Brian Williams goes, so should Bill O’Reilly

Bruce Walton February 26, 2015

If we have seen anything these past few months, it’s that journalists are becoming the news more than ever. A few weeks ago, Brian Williams was challenged on the accuracy of a story he wrote from the...

Coutresy of Alice Training Institute.

Training workshop prepares Residence Assistants for active shooter situation on campus

Lauren Biertempfel February 26, 2015

Kent State’s resident assistants are required to attend at least one ALICE training workshop, which is used nationwide, helps students and staff better prepare and protect themselves in an active shooting...

Zachary Downes is a junior journalism major. Contact him at zdownes@kent.edu.

Opinion: Respect the President

Zachary Downes February 26, 2015

As we all know, the weather in northeast Ohio is bitter in more ways than one since we all want to cancel classes. The Kent State President, Beverly Warren, now has the last say in whether Kent State will...

Kent State University's new police dog Dexter held by his accompanying K9 officer Miguel Witt in the Student Center on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015.

Kent State gets two new furry officers

Katie Chilson February 26, 2015

Kent State police officers Anne Spahr and Miguel Witt attended a Student Quality Advisory Committee meeting Thursday with their canine partners, CoCo and Dexter, to talk about Kent’s new K-9 unit member.Those...

Women in Business Conference to be held Wednesday

Ellie Enselein February 26, 2015

Kent State University’s fifth annual Spirit of Women in Business Conference is going to be held March 4.This event celebrates women in business and seeks to recognize prominent women in the field.The...

Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major. Contact him at rpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Kasich school critics should hold their criticisms

Ray Paoletta February 19, 2015

Many Ohio teachers do not seem to like Governor John Kasich, and their quick jump to criticize the governor’s recent school funding plan is further evidence they will not give the governor a chance.I...

Eugene Shelton, associate professor of journalism and mass communication, teaches his African-American Media class. 

University offers courses to educate about black culture

Sabrina Scott February 12, 2015

With classes such as “Malcolm versus Martin,” taught by Pan-African Studies Professor George Garrison, and “Black Community Organizing,” taught by Instructor Damareo Cooper, Kent State offers...

Anti-abortion activists propose new Ohio bill

February 12, 2015

Anti Abortion activists propose new Ohio bill from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Garretsville Beginning to Pick Up the Pieces

February 12, 2015

Garretsville Beginning to Pick Up the Pieces from KentWired.com on Vimeo.