It’s time for the “birthers” to cut the cord on their ludicrous movement, and the state of Hawaii may push them along.As Hawaii continues to receive e-mails seeking Obama’s birth certificate, the...

Congress last tried and failed to pass health care reform in 1994. Bill Clinton was president. “Forrest Gump” was named best motion picture. Social networking was something you did at the corner bar.Sixteen...

A week ago the Texas Board of Education approved controversial politically conservative changes to social studies, economics and history textbooks.A majority of the heavily conservative board voted last...

During senior year of high school, American students look forward to only two events: the final day before graduation and senior prom. Formal dances have had a long-standing tradition in this country for...

You could almost expect the fact that the university was going to raise the cost of room and board. Let’s be honest. It’s been years since they haven’t raised the price.But that doesn’t matter....

Growing up, I wasn’t allowed to watch Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network or the Disney Channel. My parents envisioned that their first child would be free of the world of “crap TV” (as my Dad so gracefully...

President Barack Obama’s interest in nuclear power has kicked off a new national debate on the industry, and it’s about time. The last U.S. nuclear power plant to be built came on line decades ago,...

Hump Day A special St. Patrick's Day version of Cheers and Jeers Daily Kent Stater editors pick their top three moments of the week thus far, as well as the three worst moments through Tuesday. CHEERS...

Elyas came over with a shot of Harak for me. I noticed he dumps his shot right into his Goldstar beer and I wondered why. “The alcohol here is weak compared to the drinks we have back in Sudan,” he...

The sunshine state of Florida is the primary source of tomatoes for the United States during the winter months, and January’s prolonged cold snap destroyed the crop by as much as 70 percent in some regions...

Many of us entered college a few years back full of piss and vinegar, ready to do our best to enjoy ourselves at Kent State while still earning a degree. For some, that day of entering college isn’t...

If you aren’t wearing green today, I hope I see you so I can pinch you.It’s that time of year again where people pretend to honor a culture by binge drinking and pinching people.Happy Saint Patrick’s...