Letter from the editor
When going through the selection process to become this semester’s editor of The Burr, my main goal was diversifying “my” issue. Our audience is the entire Kent State community — a community that’s diverse through and through.

I want you to be able to pick up this issue and find a story that speaks directly to you. For some politics, Katie Alberti’s cover story delves into a soldier’s experience in war-torn Iraq. Want something a little more lighthearted? Steve Schirra’s story answers the plaguing question: Just what can you can do with an English degree? If minority issues are your thing, Ryan Loew’s story investigates Kent State’s friendliness toward the gay community. 

Whatever your poison, this issue is for you. I know you’ll enjoy it.

Danielle Toth


Staff

Editor
Danielle Toth

Managing editor
Jen Zemanek

Asst. managing editor
John Oberlin

Photo editor
Meghan Gauriloff

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Joanna Chiu

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Jessica Lentine

Web editor
Steve Schirra

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Laura Pappada

 Marketing manager
Ken Holmes

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Rick Salsberry

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Michele Azer

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Niki Katz

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Paul Schillig

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Lori Cantor

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Evan Bailey

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Ann Schierhorn