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Sanjana Iyer is a sophomore fashion merchandising major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at ssriniva@kent.edu.

Opinion: Too much competition mars the creative

Sanjana Iyer April 20, 2014

How many times have you decided how well or poor your grade in a class was based on everyone else’s grades in the class? We often look at the class average to decide how well we did in that course. It...

Sanjana Iyer is a sophomore fashion merchandising major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at ssriniva@kent.edu.

Opinion: The true meaning of Feminism

Sanjana Iyer April 13, 2014

I know a lot of women who claim to be very strongly feminist — almost to an aggressive degree. It is a very respectable thing to want to empower our gender and have access to equality in every aspect...

Sanjana Iyer is a sophomore fashion merchandising major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at ssriniva@kent.edu.

Opinion: The eclipse of artistic expression

Sanjana Iyer April 6, 2014

We live in a world today where every department store we visit has stacks of tabloid magazines at the checkout counter, and a significant portion of the population derives their daily dosage of entertainment...

Sanjana Iyer is a sophomore fashion merchandising major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at ssriniva@kent.edu.

Opinion: Has Vogue drifted away from pure fashion?

Sanjana Iyer March 30, 2014

This month, Vogue surprised us all. As one of the most reliable sources for fashion trends, the magazine has evolved beautifully over the last century and has always dedicated itself purely to fashion.So...

Sanjana Iyer is a sophomore fashion merchandising major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at ssriniva@kent.edu.

Opinion: A look into the meat industry

Sanjana Iyer March 16, 2014

According to News Observer, an average of about 150,000 head of cattle are slaughtered on a weekly basis by each of the biggest meat producing companies in America.Most citizens like to start their day...

Sanjana Iyer is a sophomore fashion merchandising major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at ssriniva@kent.edu.

Opinion: Does fanaticism have a future?

Sanjana Iyer March 9, 2014

We are made painfully aware of various forms of injustice and religious discrimination taking place in the world through news and social outlets we use on a daily basis. More often than not, we worry about...

Sanjana Iyer is a sophomore fashion merchandising major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at ssriniva@kent.edu.

Opinion: Activism or unnecessary hype?

Sanjana Iyer March 2, 2014

As an international student, I feel it is important to point out that much of what is published about other nations is the exaggerated work of the media. In matters of religion, culture and social matters,...

Sanjana Iyer is a sophomore fashion merchandising major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at ssriniva@kent.edu.

Opinion: The mirror of consciousness

Sanjana Iyer February 23, 2014

How many times have we dwelled upon a dream we had the previous night, which seemed so remarkably bizarre, that even hours of pondering would not give us an answer as to what it was trying to tell us?I...

Sanjana Iyer is a sophomore fashion merchandising major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at ssriniva@kent.edu.

Opinion: Where your fur coat came from

Sanjana Iyer February 16, 2014

In my time here on campus, I have had the misfortune of crossing paths with several students who proudly wear their fur and Uggs like priced possessions.Last week, I stumbled upon an article on peta.org...

Sanjana Iyer is a sophomore Fashion Merchandising major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at ssriniva@kent.edu.   

Opinion: Fashion in the Year of the Horse

Sanjana Iyer February 2, 2014

As a fashion merchandising student, Kent State offers important aspects of what I study, including current trends and forecasts.This year, the most influential fashion magazines are out with their lists...

Sanjana Iyer is a sophomore Fashion Merchandising major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at ssriniva@kent.edu.   

Opinion: Feeding your feelings with food

Sanjana Iyer January 26, 2014

Winter is here, and it isn’t leaving anytime soon. For some, this means less going out and getting things done and more staying in and seeking solace in comfort food.  And in a place like Ohio, with...

Sanjana Iyer is a sophomore Fashion Merchandising major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.  Contact her at ssriniva@kent.edu.

Opinion: Yoga – The Heart of Healing

Sanjana Iyer January 14, 2014

Coming from India and being a new-age spiritual junkie, it’s not a big surprise that I chose to talk about yoga. I like to call it a spiritual workout. Yoga is a highly underestimated practice. While...