I hate the phrase “test the waters.” Not because it’s a bad phrase necessarily, but because it represents wasted time.Sure, there are times when testing the waters is certainly appropriate; checking...

The industrial town of Portsmouth in Southern Ohio is not the only Ohio city plagued by drugs like prescription painkillers. More people died of drug overdoses in Ohio in 2008 and 2009 than in the World...

President Barack Obama addressed the nation April 13 regarding the huge deficit in our national budget. His eloquent speech narrowed down his position to one of humility and shame. He spoke of tax cuts...

Kent Bucket List:Go to an Akron v. Kent gameSee a show at the Kent StageWalk the Cuyahoga River TrailStudy abroadGo sledding on a snow dayTry local Kent eateries: Pufferbelly, Mike’s Place, Taco Tontos,...

College can be a demanding time. Personal accountability is tested 24/7. One is responsible for a variety of new tasks, from buying groceries to going to class to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Even...

Since freshman year, I’ve been winging it at Kent State. I’ve randomly found nifty little places on and off campus through exploration with friends. I’ve made educated guesses on exams and (barely)...

Internships for college students are hard to come by in today’s declining economy. Many students are forced to accept positions for the experience and not the pay.This has been a climbing trend in recent...