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...
I wish that I could find the time to mourn for those killed in Paris on Wednesday morning. I wish that the world were that simple and the nature of evil that straightforward. To western eyes, it may seem...
The world has lost an important voice. Though hardly a unique case, roughly fifty percent of transgender youth attempt to take their own life before the age of 24, Leelah Alcorn’s suicide is a profound...
Last week, a seemingly domestic terrorist attack took place at a Colorado NAACP office. On Tuesday, Jan 6, the Colorado Springs, CO office of the NAACP was bombed. Information of the bombing, which is...
I know sex sells, but what business does it have in selling milk? And an even bigger question is what business does Coca-Cola have selling milk?The milk Coca-Cola is trying to sell isn’t your everyday...
Kevin Hart was at Kent State on Saturday doing what has made him America’s go-to funnyman. Having starred in numerous movies and standup tours, Hart’s success is anything but unearned. Through being...
Dear Editors of the Kent Stater,This letter is in response to your recent article, “A good class to B in.”As a composition professor for 26 years, 12 in the KSU system, I find the recent article, “A...
I know sex sells, but what business does it have in selling milk? And an even bigger question is what business does Coca-Cola have selling milk?The milk Coca-Cola is trying to sell isn’t your everyday...
