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Sony Ton-Aime (NEW)

OPINION: The 24-hour news cycle might save us all

Sony Ton-Aime February 20, 2019

My only political conversation with my father ended with him slapping me so hard I almost fainted. It was in January 2004, just one month before Aristide was sent into exile for the second time. My country,...

(Left to right) Comedian Kevin Hart, singer Kesha and rapper Wiz Khalifa perform in the M.A.C. Center on Dec. 6, 2014; Sept. 30, 2016; and April 21, 2016, respectively.

Appeasing the masses: USG aims to meet students’ musical tastes

Madeline Crandall April 18, 2017

This year’s FlashFest artist selections have sparked negative reactions among students. The Undergraduate Student Government, the organization in charge of bringing acts to campus for the entertainment...

John Jancsurak holds up a Gary Johnson sign outside of the United Church of Christ on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Kent State students vote on Election Day

Andrew Atkins November 8, 2016

Kent State students voted to make their voices heard in an election between some of the most controversial candidates in United States history.Outside of Kent State’s Student Recreation and Wellness...

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...

Members of Undergraduate Student Government nervously wait for the results from the elections held from 7am-7pm March 8, 2016.

Graska wins USG executive director, Glowacki takes programming director

Anthony Calvaruso March 8, 2016

Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government announced the results of the 2016-2017 election Tuesday evening, including two of the most contested positions in the race: executive director and director...

Ohio Primary

What to do before voting in the Ohio primary

Mitch Felan Political Correspondent March 6, 2016

After weeks of following the endless coverage of national caucuses and primaries, one of the nation’s biggest swing state competitions, the Ohio primary, will take place March 15.Voting for primaries...

USG Senators take a vote on an student's individual conference request during a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Students and organizations can submit requests to the USG Allocations Committee for funding to attend conferences.

USG to vote on making syllabus available in time for scheduling

Jacob Ruffo January 30, 2016

Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government recently proposed a resolution to make a version of a class’s syllabus available when searching for classes. Recently, Ohio State’s USG voted on a very...

Anthony Erhardt (left) and Andrew Ohl help students register to vote on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 in the Student Center. Photo courtesy of Ben Kindel

College Democrats offer voter registration drive

Ben Kindel January 24, 2016

The Iowa caucus is only one week away, commencing the start of primary election voting.  For Ohioans, another important date is approaching; Feb. 16 is the last day to register to vote in the Ohio primary...

John Hess is a senior political science major. Contact him at jhess14@kent.edu.

Opinion: Thoughts on Voter Registration

John Hess March 30, 2015

I’ll never forget the fall of 2014. I was interning on several campaigns, doing voter outreach and making plenty of new friends. However, this past election won’t be remembered for our work, or even...

John Hess is a senior political science major. Contact him at jhess14@kent.edu.

Opinion: Gerrymandering: Funny word, serious problem

John Hess February 15, 2015

Earlier this month my fellow opinion columnist Ray Paoletta offered his take on Ohio’s redistricting reform. He provided solid information and displayed an admirable desire to build a more democratic...

Our view: Informed voting is the essence of democracy

KS Editors November 5, 2014

There are multiple sides to every story. As journalists, we know that when we cover a story or an issue in our community, especially one that affects our audience, that we must report in an unbiased way....

Voters trickled into the polls for Midterm Elections

Danielle Hess November 4, 2014

Election officials at polling locations near campus said a good crowd turned out for Tuesday’s Midterm Elections, although student voters were lacking. Buildings around Kent State’s perimeter are...