Some Kent State programs are raising the number of credit hours it takes to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.That’s fine — as long as it’s clear to the students entering the program, and the reason...

We’re a country that has an obsession with food.It’s surprising that the country’s motto hasn’t been changed yet. Not because secularists are angry with “In God we Trust,” but more so because...

Walmart is causing a stir after cutting the price of a black Barbie doll to almost half the price of the white version.A photo being passed around the Internet shows Ballerina Barbie and Ballerina Theresa...

A few days ago, I was looking through my desk and found something that I haven’t seen in months, something that instantly brought about feelings of anger and regret. Something that reminded me of the...

On Sept. 12, 1960, Democratic presidential nominee John F. Kennedy delivered a speech to Protestant ministers in Houston that is regarded as a turning point not just in that year’s election, but in the...

Public education: Every single one of us understands this institution differently. Some of us think education is overrated, some of us go to school to get a diploma, and some still see it as a basic opportunity...

Many social movements that occur daily across the world are only heard of because of the work of foreign correspondence and reporting. If a country’s current political state is under the tyranny of its...

Evangelist Pat Robertson’s recent comments about Haiti should not have surprised most people who have followed his career. More and more, these kinds of comments are losing their shock value. Whether...

Almost two years ago, Kent State first offered domestic partner benefits to faculty as part of their contract, a significant step in making Kent State more inclusive for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender...

It’s women’s history month. And basketball season.I happen to be both a proud woman and a basketball fan, so I cannot ignore the accomplishments of the record-breaking Huskies.For those of you who...

An inconsistent and out-of-place applause arose in the back of the Ratt. Though my Killian’s Red was satisfying, this incongruous applaud distracted my attention. I looked over and saw a student, overly...

Wednesday Cheers and Jeers This week's cheers and jeers. CHEERS TO• Cheers to the university for holding a session yesterday to discuss what to do when someone enters a classroom with a gun. Campus...