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College Republicans, Democrats discuss open carry at RNC

Anthony Calvaruso April 3, 2016

A petition started on change.org in favor of open carry at the 2016 Republican National Convention (RNC) has become controversial for both political parties. With the RNC set to take place in Cleveland,...

Cleveland Cavaliers fans cheer as LeBron James is introduced before the start of Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on Tuesday, June 9, 2015.

Quicken Loans Arena ranks nationally

Angelo Angel March 2, 2016

Whenever someone mentions the Quicken Loans Arena, most individuals would associate the venue with the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Lake Erie Monsters.But now more recently, The Q is gaining recognition...

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and her husband, former president Bill Clinton, speaks to supporters at her caucus night party Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, in Des Moines, Iowa.

5 things to know for Monday’s Iowa Caucus

Ben Kindel January 26, 2016

Some candidates may drop out after Iowa.Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, who has been a frequent participant in the Republican undercard debate due to his low polling numbers, claimed if he is not...

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,...

Cincy, Cleveland, Columbus make RNC convention cut

Julie Carr Smyth, AP February 27, 2014

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's three largest cities — Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus — have been named finalists in the competition to host the 2016 Republican National Convention.Republican National...