Among the vast array of memorable Super Bowl ads aired last night, a heightening controversy resulting from one in particular has also gained public attention. Scarlett Johansson recently starred in a...
On a Friday morning two weeks ago, I stumbled groggily out of bed at the ungodly hour of 8 a.m. because I had promised to accompany my friend to Kent Social Services at 9 a.m. to volunteer. As I wrapped...
As a fashion merchandising student, Kent State offers important aspects of what I study, including current trends and forecasts.This year, the most influential fashion magazines are out with their lists...
Ignorance is bliss — the saying is as old as time, if we’re putting it in terms of “Beauty and The Beast.” There is an advantage to not knowing about a particular topic because the truth is often...
In this day and age, millions of people have access to massive amounts of media. From music and video games to movies and TV shows, all of these can easily be accessed and downloaded from the Internet....
I am not a man with vast amounts of money, nor do I claim to be wealthier than anyone else. Money is a very pitiful material possession when you think about it — it’s a piece of paper or metal with...
We saw some wiser choices in the rock categories of the 56th annual Grammy Awards Sunday, Jan. 26. Black Sabbath, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney (with Dave Grohl, Kris Novoselic and Pat Smear), Gary...
On Friday, Jan. 24, USA Today reported that “the Supreme Court temporarily exempted a religious non-profit organization from the federal health care law’s mandate that insurance plans include free...
American linguist Noam Chomsky has referred to language as “a weapon in much of human affairs.” Indeed, we acknowledge existing inequities in our language that can often make certain speakers feel...
I recently came across a BuzzFeed article titled “21 Racial Micro-aggressions you hear on a Daily Basis.” According to the article, “micro-aggression” is defined as “brief and commonplace daily...
Winter is here and it isn’t leaving anytime soon. For some, this means less going out and getting things done, and more staying in and seeking solace in comfort food. And in a place like Ohio, with...
The White House needs a big dose of reality when it comes to the needs of low-income college students.On Jan. 16, the White House held a summit on college access. As a community college professor working...
