Saturday night was Kent Halloween, the night when students from Kent State and other northeast Ohio universities flock to downtown Kent dressed in costume, or lack thereof. Halloween is the time for fun...
In the spirit of the political season, I wanted to weigh in on college students being politically engaged. This year’s election is a midterm election. Midterm elections are held in cycles that run during...
We live in a world where technological advancements are achieved in order to create convenience for the consumers and users of our society.There is a bit of sullen joy that can come from heading to your...
Why are we drilling for more oil when it is polluting the atmosphere and causing more oil spills and earthquakes? Just go down a couple levels and the answer is money.The oil and gas industry has made...
It is common knowledge that universities and colleges weigh heavy on the wallet as these institutions squeeze students – or those fiscally responsible for the students – for nearly every penny they...
The reaction to the Ebola virus demonstrates an incredibly irritating aspect of our society: Our attention to news ends after reading the headline. Last week, news came that a woman from this area named...
As the demographics of our country are changing at a rapid pace, the word “diversity” is thrown around in conversations in virtually every industry. Do you have a diverse staff? Are you citing diverse...
You probably know the most common symptoms of the seasonal flu, but do you really know how much it can affect you? Every year, 1 in 4 college students will get the flu. The most common symptoms are cough,...
On Nov. 4, Kent voters will have the opportunity to vote for Issue 21, also known as the Community Bill of Rights. Advocacy groups claim that this issue is a pro-environment issue that saves the city of...
I drink too much coffee. I know this by the three travel mugs I took home from work the other day, the significant dent in my K-cups and my recognition of various Starbuck’s baristas when they aren’t...
New Found Glory has been delivering addictive pop-punk choruses, gaining a collection of die-hard followers and influencing band names for more than a decade. Their eighth studio album, “Resurrection,”...
I’m expecting to immediately hear, “Yes, Mike, this actually is a race issue, you’re wrong,” or anything along that line that may be either nicer or not as nice. Be gentle.There is no denying that...
