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Opinion: Fake politics alive and well in resident halls; real politics, not

Ryan McCarthy September 21, 2014

I’ve always been largely indifferent toward any sort of student council. I ran once in the fifth grade and was excited that one other person actually voted for me, but I’ve had little interest in it...

Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Low voter turnout plagues the country

Ray Paoletta September 14, 2014

Another mid-term election is quickly approaching and most candidates have their efforts focused on voter turnout. There isn’t a shortage of citizens complaining about government; however, voter turnout...

Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Cleveland welcomes Republican National Convention

Ray Paoletta August 27, 2014

Every four years Ohio becomes the center of politics. Radio and television commercial breaks become flooded with political advertisements. People become annoyed with the constant stream of political mailings,...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a freshman political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: Romance between the Tea Party and Republicans not looking good

Jennifer Hutchinson April 28, 2014

When the Tea Party made its first introduction to the political scene, it was a jolt of energy for the Republican Party. Tea Partiers believed in spending cuts, free enterprise and limited government....

Haoran Li is a junior communications studies major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. He can be reached at hli28@kent.edu.

Opinion: Obama administration needs strategists

Haoran Li April 21, 2014

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel warned China several days ago, “You cannot go around and redefine boundaries, violate territorial integrity and sovereignty of nations by force, coercion and intimidation...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a freshman political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: Another 4/20, another change for America

Jennifer Hutchinson April 21, 2014

It looks as if the support for legalizing marijuana is flying high. This year’s 4/20 has made more news than ever before. With two states permitting pot for recreational use and 21 others permitting...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a freshman political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch2872@gmail.com.

Opinion: Sebelius says goodbye

Jennifer Hutchinson April 14, 2014

After her undeniably turbulent year, Kathleen Sebelius has resigned as President Obama's Health and Human Services Secretary. As she says goodbye to her Cabinet position, she is also very likely departing...

Haoran Li is a junior communications studies major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. He can be reached at hli28@kent.edu.

Opinion: Michelle Obama’s diplomatic visit

Haoran Li March 31, 2014

Michelle Obama, along with her two daughters and mother, traveled to China last week and visited cities such as Beijing, Xi’an and Chengdu.It was the first time between China and America that featured...

Guest column: Democrats go a-courting as the Senate hangs in the balance

Doyle McManus March 3, 2014

Nearly a generation ago, MSNBC's Chris Matthews coined a description of our two political parties that may turn out to be his most enduring contribution to American punditry. Republicans, Matthews wrote,...

Haoran Li is a junior communication studies major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. He can be reached at hli28@kent.edu.

Opinion: Behind John Kerry’s visit to Asia

Haoran Li February 17, 2014

John Kerry recently visited Asia for several days, during which he paid a visit to South Korea but not Japan. However, both South Korea and Japan are America’s allies and were used to check and balance...

President Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, January 28, 2014. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)

Obama vows to flex presidential powers in speech

Julie Pace January 28, 2014

WASHINGTON— Frustrated by years of partisan gridlock, President Barack Obama is moving to flex his presidential powers during his sixth year in office. He started by using Tuesday night's State of the...