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Cheers and Jeers for Wednesday, December 1

December 1, 2010

Cheers to Cyber Monday, Black Friday’s shopping-crazed sister. Low prices are great in store, but even better on the Web.Cheers to the official start of the Holiday Season. Now that Thanksgiving is over,...

Make the healthy choice the easier choice

Response to Christen Mullet’s “Can the government force you to be healthy?”We have read with great interest Christen Mullett’s editorial regarding the government’s role in promoting the nation’s...

Let’s keep it civilized

Christen Mullett December 1, 2010

I spoke recently with a friend about religion, and although we have very different views on the subject, our conversation was completely civil, unlike many religious discourses that occur these days. The...

Dexter and the death penalty

Thisanjali Gangoda December 1, 2010

Several weeks ago my fellow columnist Nick Glunt wrote an article about Showtime’s most watched television series “Dexter.” I was thrilled because I absolutely love “Dexter” and every gory, suspenseful...

Could chocolate milk be the ultimate energy drink?

Kathryn Doeneka December 1, 2010

Chocolate milk, a beverage commonly consumed by children, is now being used as a sports recovery drink for people of all ages. Karp, Johnston, Tecklenburg, Mickleborough, Fly and Stager (2006) established...

Possessing her heart never seemed so creepy

Nick Glunt December 1, 2010

My absolute favorite song is Death Cab For Cutie’s “I Will Possess Your Heart.” It’s an eight-minute song with a four-minute instrumental introduction. The music gets louder and louder as a piano,...

The art of creeping responsibly

SaraBeth Caplin November 30, 2010

I was having a conversation not too long ago with a friend who asked this profound question: "In today's world, is there such a thing as a relationship that doesn’t begin with a little Facebook stalking...

Our View: Papers vs. exams

DKS Editors November 30, 2010

Exam week is once again almost upon us. Students are cramming to shove every last bit of information into their brains in an attempt to ace their finals. From a very young age, we are taught to memorize...

Privacy double standards

Matt Colwell November 30, 2010

Officials all over the U.S. have used the phrase “If you have nothing to hide, then you have nothing to worry about” as a rationale to invade our privacy since its very inception. No matter the way...

Letter to the editor: employee should share benefits burden

Tracy A. Laux November 29, 2010

Dear Editor,Recently, the employees of Kent State participated in a process called Open Enrollment. This process requires all employees to choose which medical benefit package is best for themselves and...

The problem with fixing today without regard for tomorrow

Michael Stubel November 29, 2010

The majority of the Democrats and Republicans that populate this city’s institutions are career professionals and public servants. For the most part, their expertise has served us well. Yet, my worry...

Our View: Martin’s time was going to come

DKS Editors November 29, 2010

It’s been seven seasons since Coach Doug Martin took over Kent State Flashes football.Seven disappointing seasons.Seven losing seasons (save their 6-6 finish in 2006).Seven seasons with only two rivalry...

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