Shawn Mercer Shawn Mercer is a sophomore integrated life sciences major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at [email protected]. I remember when then-Sen. Barack Obama was running...

I seem to be the only person in my family who is even the slightest concerned about the U.S. debt. When I express my concerns, my family says, “Nobody else seems to be worried about it.”If I understand...

Lance Armstrong recently admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs throughout his cycling career — but that’s OK because he raised millions for cancer, right?This August, based on blood samples...

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina has a long history of suffering and hardship, and adversity on their territory has not yet come to an end. The sovereign land is home to three decrepit...

Summary: You might not be paying for the inaugural ball, but you’re paying for the inaugural bison meat.It’s a debate we have at every inauguration: is the inaugural celebration really worth all the...

Colleges and universities charge too much, deliver too little and channel too many students into a lifetime of debt. Genuine reform must be brought to bear to curb those abuses.College graduates still...

It’s tiring to hear the old “get your flu shot” message from the media, your doctors and your nurse every winter. As Kent State students finish the first week of class for the spring, getting a flu...