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OPINION: You are more than meaning

Anthony Morris, Opinion Writer December 1, 2023

It’s funny how a tapestry’s pattern is determined by the moments that precede its creation. A memory or flood of feelings that catch a creator in a terrifying plethora of possibilities. The flurry...

Krajnik with her partner, and two cats. Photo courtesy of Carlina Krajnik

OPINION: I want to be a writer

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer November 30, 2023

I want to be a writer. I fell in love with writing my first semester at Kent State in 2022, and to my surprise, my talent took over like wildfire. Throughout my short life thus far, my possession of...

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OPINION: Don’t support the art if you can’t support the artist

Destiny Torres, Opinion Writer November 29, 2023

I used to be the biggest fan of Harry Potter. I read all of the books, watched the movies multiple times and begged my mom to buy me every piece of merchandise possible. That was until the news came out...

Young Annemarie Karabinus attending the One Direction Where We Are tour, Aug 2013

OPINION: One Direction: Where we are now

Annemarie Karabinus, Opinion Writer November 28, 2023

Harry. Liam. Niall. Louis. Zayn. You know them as One Direction (1D), but how well do you REALLY know them? Today I’m going to be talking about some history, fun facts and my personal love for 1D in...

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OPINION: We’re all going to die alone

Virginia Doherty, Opinion Writer November 27, 2023

White picket fence, 2.1 children, a home and spouse to greet you at the end of the day. Maybe a dog, who knows?  Many of us pictured the classic suburban dream when our teachers asked us what our future...

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OPINION: Cell phones are ruining the salon experience

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer November 17, 2023

Cellphones have become a fundamental part of our daily lives, offering convenience, connectivity, ideas and endless amounts of entertainment. However, cellphones have single-handedly changed the salon...

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OPINION: Why positive masculinity is important in the media

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer November 15, 2023

King Aragorn II once said, “I would have gone with you to the end, into the very fires of Mordor,” as he held Frodo’s hand and handed him the ring. This is one example of many male characters in...

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OPINION: Parasocial relationships aren’t always unhealthy

Destiny Torres, Opinion Writer November 14, 2023

Were you sad that Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn broke up in August? Did your definition of love falter? Or did you hate that she went off to date Matty Healy? Were you a little too excited when Zendaya and...

KentWired Illustration by Gabrielle Lutz

OPINION: I have nothing to teach you

Anthony Morris, Opinion Writer November 13, 2023

A walk. A word. An attachment. To ideas or statements. To conventions or concepts. A sentence I’ve thought too much. A sentence I’ve spoken too little.  I’m listening to “Javelin” by Sufjan...

Leah Mani grew up with expectations all around her as a young Indian girl. 
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OPINION: Fair and lovely

Chloe Robertson, Opinion Writer November 12, 2023

Fair and Lovely skin cream, lemons and oversized hats protected young Leah Mani’s skin from growing darker in the sun. Growing up, Mani quickly learned beauty meant everything in Indian culture, and...

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OPINION: “Five Nights at Freddy’s” skip, stream or support

Annemarie Karabinus, Opinion Writer November 10, 2023

For this Random Rants with Annemarie, we will be discussing a spoiler-free version of “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” When I do a movie review, I tend to like to separate it into three different categories:...

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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...