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Mike Richards is a senior English major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at mricha51@kent.edu.

Opinion: Humor Through the Years: SNL and The Daily Show’s Cultural Impact

Mike Richards February 16, 2015

We’re losing an icon in Jon Stewart, who announced last week on an episode of The Daily Show — where he has sat as the satirical news king since 1999 — that he would be retiring.Saturday Night Live...

What’s in a quiz?

Audrey Young October 7, 2014

I have a pretty big obsession with online quizzes — you know the ones that tell you what element you are, what type of dog you would be, does your personality suck?, etc. Those are my stress reliever....

Getting back in touch with two TV dramas

Audrey Young September 23, 2014

In addition to pumpkin spice lattes, bonfires, haunted houses and changing leaves, fall is the season for all-new TV programs. As my summer shows have officially ended, it’s time for a fresh lineup to...

Faking the awkward years to find Carter

Audrey Young September 9, 2014

MTV recently has been on point when it comes to TV — and no, I’m not talking about “Teen Mom,” “Teen Mom 2” or “Virgin Territory.” Thanks to MTV, I’ve added three new shows to my must-watch...

Photo by Helen Sloan/HBO

Best ‘Game of Thrones’ character grows into unstable killer

Katy Coduto April 9, 2014

Season four of “Game of Thrones” premiered on HBO Sunday night, giving the premium cable channel its highest ratings since the finale of “The Sopranos” in 2007. With just under seven million viewers...