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...
Once upon a time, I sang in the Kent State University Chorale. I was a bass, and I was a freshman.I was also surprised to find that the annual Olde English Yuletide Feaste was more enjoyable than I thought...
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 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...
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...
There are certain holidays that seem as though they are designed to make single people feel crappy. The worst of all these holidays is most assuredly Valentine’s Day, but let’s not dismiss the holidays...
Dear Editor,Throughout the semester, the students and faculty of Kent State have had the dubious honor of reading SarahBeth Caplin's columns. I was shocked when she outright insulted a fraternity for raising...
The journey into adulthood is a long one, marked along the way with hurdles like puberty, learning to drive, getting to vote and finally being able to buy beer without a fake ID. Being a young adult is...
I will refrain from any Cold War cliches as best I can, but talking about the United States, Russia and arms control is going to make that harder than hiding missiles in Cuba. The Senate is currently threatening...
It’s almost the end of this two-and-a-half-day week, and Thanksgiving will soon be upon us. Whether you’re going home, celebrating in the dorms, eating turkey or lasagna, it’s always a good time...
Safety of the mass population is a wonderful concern, but sexually assaulting the mass population to get there is not exactly the best way to go about it. With the new pat-down procedures from the Transportation...
In fact, I hate Garfield Heights so much that my wrath could not be quenched merely by complaining to my friends and family — I have to write a letter to the editor of my college newspaper about the...
