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Opinion: ‘X Factor’ is less than or equal to ‘American Idol’ (or one of those other singing shows)

Opinion: Spend time without your smartphone and other technological devices

Raytevia Evans November 1, 2011

So because I’ve noticed a trend in my sleeping habits — waking up around 1 a.m. to check my phone for breaking news and new emails — for the past few nights I have left my phone charging in another...

Opinion: I don’t care about your kid

Opinion: The sound of settling

Anthony Russo November 1, 2011

One can even see dating and marriage through an economic or mathematical lens. That may bother some of you — and don’t worry, it bothers me too — but it’s truth in a sense. The people we date...

Our View: Kim Kardashian single again

DKS Editorial Board November 1, 2011

It was a tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme. When Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries said their “I do’s” a mere 73 days ago, no one would have expected their marriage could fall apart so quickly...

 

Opinion: Mitt Romney sucker for Ohio

Seth Cohen October 31, 2011

The next day, Romney said to local news correspondents the miscommunication Ohioans may have heard about Issue 2 in order to gain support from both Republicans and possible Independents. “I’m sorry...

Guest Column: Reflections on the Iraq War

Steven W. Hook October 31, 2011

Last week’s “Our View” editorial on the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq rightly declares that “we never forget those who lost their lives in Iraq, including the innocent civilians who were caught up...

Opinion: College for dummies

Opinion: College for dummies

Robert Thomas Young October 31, 2011

Overall, college is definitely getting easier in order to attract more students and more money. However, there is also a flip side to this argument. Are some classes really too hard? And, if so, how...

Our View: Misrepresentation at its worst

DKS Editors October 31, 2011

Shouting “Death to Israel” in a crowded room is normally an ill-advised idea. When the room in question was host to an Israeli speaker, it’s an even worse idea. When you’re a professional representative...

Guest Column: Option for colleges to give student athletes a $2,000 grant

John Testa October 31, 2011

As of Oct. 25, Mark Emmert, president of the NCAA, came out in favor of passing legislation that would give schools the option of offering student-athletes a $2,000 grant. Passing this legislation, Emmert...

 

Opinion: End of a sane America?

Jody Michael October 31, 2011

Buchanan acknowledges these prejudices again later in his column, writing that “those who hold the white race responsible for the mortal sins of mankind — slavery, racism, imperialism, genocide —...



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Opinion: Steven Tyler takes a tumble

Emily Perrott October 31, 2011

That part, I hadn’t even thought about until Tyler said it himself. After all of that, Lauer still wasn’t convinced. He really wanted a flat-out answer as he asked, “So you’re clean and sober?...

Our View: Dos and don’ts for Halloween in Kent

DKS Editors October 28, 2011

Do: Be creative. We’ve seen thousands of pirates and witches, but getting four of your buddies to dress up as the Village People with you is bound to snag you substantial props. The extra effort is worth...

Opinion: Get it, got it, no good

Courtney Kerrigan October 28, 2011

If you’re up-front and honest from the beginning, you’ll avoid more awkward situations in the end. Yes, this isn’t rocket science, but a lot of people may lead others on because they’re afraid...

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