Though they preside over the world's most important nation, our leaders in Washington can be startlingly oblivious to the audiences beyond our shores that watch and listen closely to whatever we say or...
Before I moved on campus, I had it stuck in my head that I would eat healthy and not gain the "Freshman 15." I figured I would eat a lot of fruits and veggies and eat salads and fish and stay away from...
Until about a week ago, most of us here in America had never heard of Charlie Hebdo. That is until Jan. 7, when two Islamic terrorists attacked the French satirical newspaper, killing 12 people. The murders...
It’s cold. In case anyone missed this, just step outside without a jacket on, and you will know it instantly. With the unpredictable weather patterns of Ohio, students must learn to be prepared for any...
On New Year’s Eve, I didn’t go to a fancy party or drink bottles of champagne. I went to SeaWorld Orlando.I had completely forgotten SeaWorld until I saw the documentary “Blackfish” that outlined...
I’m going to skip the lead where I tell you about the events occurring in France right now in relation to the shooting at Charlie Hebdo. I like to assume in a week’s time, that we’ve all at least...
The $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill signed by President Barack Obama contains many giveaways to Wall Street, casinos and the coal industry.But the ones that might do the most severe damage long-term...
Looking back through history books and articles, the Cold War seemed like a scary time.; a second round of America fighting for capitalism against the Red Menace. But I believe the most important part...
If oil and gasoline prices remain at their current unusually low levels, Americans will have a lot more to spend on other things.That's the conclusion of the AAA Motor Club, which on Dec. 31 projected...
President Barack Obama introduced an effort on Friday to give Americans of all ages free community college.The first thing that will come to most people’s minds is that free community college is another...
I don’t like the word “minority.” It’s a misnomer that immediately creates a linguistic power structure. I love American comedian Hari Kondabolu’s take on this particular phenomenon. He understands...
As student journalists at Kent State, we know how fortunate we are to have the freedom to report, express our opinions and tell stories that matter; that affect the Kent State community; and that sometimes...
