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A banner used on Facebook to promote an open-carry rally hosted by Kaitlin Bennett, a Kent State alumna known for her graduation photo with an AR-10.

UPDATE: Organizer deletes cancellation tweet, says open-carry walk back on

Brandon Bounds and Laina Yost September 21, 2018

An anticipated open-carry walk on Kent State’s main campus that was postponed in a now-deleted tweet last night, is planned to continue as scheduled, Kaitlin Bennett said.The Kent State alumna took to...

Hundreds of people marched in Akron for the March for Our Lives protest on Saturday, March 24.

‘We are done’: Students demand action on gun laws

Brandon Bounds March 24, 2018

Hundreds of thousands of people across the nation joined together to support gun reform; Akron was no exception.People gathered early Saturday morning in the parking lot of the Highland Square branch of...

McCray shows off her most recent tattoo, which she had done over Thanksgiving break. She chose this design because, in her opinion, it is pretty and tough, two words she thinks describe her.

Student learns self-expression, overcomes family disapproval

Carrie George December 2, 2017

When sophomore environmental conservation biology major Sam McCray went away to college, she returned home with multiple tattoos, short hair and a newfound freedom to express herself.Where she found confidence...

Maddie Newingham

Opinion: Start engaging in local politics

Madison Newingham November 5, 2017

It is no secret we keep up with state politics less than federal politics, though our representatives deal with and campaign on the more kitchen-table issues.Democrats seem to forget that elections happen...

South Korea – U.S. Vice President Mike Pence Visit to DMZ

Lee Young-ho / Sipa USA via AP April 18, 2017

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, (2nd right), is briefed by U.S. Gen. Vincent Brooks, (Right), commander of the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Combined Forces Command, as Pence's wife Karen,...

Matt Poe is a junior journalism major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at mpoe3@kent.edu

Opinion: As Poe puts it: I want this year’s Oscars to steer clear of politics

Matt Poe February 22, 2017

I look forward to the Oscars every year for a variety of reasons, mainly that I’ve grown fond of loving to hate them and vice versa. The Academy tends to screw up a lot of its nominations and winners...

Stephen D'Abreau

Opinion: My fellow American is evil

Stephen D'Abreau November 30, 2016

When people look at political divisiveness, it is often common and acceptable to blame it on external factors: The media creates bias and hysteria, the pundits purposefully divide us, the candidates are...

Our View: Keep concealed carry at a minimum

April 27, 2016

In November 2015, the Ohio House passed House Bill 48 to be approved by the Senate that same month. While the bill remains there, the contents of the bill are controversial to many.The bill would allow...

Dylan Webb is a teaching English as a second language major. Contact him at dwebb13@kent.edu.

Opinion: Witnessing a legend

Dylan Webb March 16, 2016

Here I was, waiting in a formidable, 2,000-person line to see the living legend himself, Bernie Sanders at Legacy Democratic Dinner in Columbus.  I had come down with OSA (Ohio Student Association) outside...

C-Span marketing representitive, Chellie Zou takes a photo of Rebecca Capler, Katie Goldring, and Dasha Harris. The C-Span bus stopped by campus, March 15, 2016, to inform students about the upcoming election and candidates.

C-SPAN campaign bus stops at student center to raise awareness

The C-SPAN campaign bus stopped outside the student center Monday from 12 - 1:30 p.m. The bus featured, among other things, touch screen quizzes, mobile devices, HD cameras and production equipment.  Vanessa...

Dylan Webb is a teaching English as a second language major. Contact him at dwebb13@kent.edu.

Opinion: Burning for Bernie

Dylan Webb March 9, 2016

It’s been an interesting campaign year. We’ve seen the rise of Trump, the return of Hillary Clinton into the presidential race and other candidates who really haven’t made any waves. One of the most...

Our View: Get out to the polls

March 9, 2016

With this year's election as one of the more contestive elections in recent history, there’s been a lot of speculation about which candidate will win each state. Some have been more expected, while others...