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A boom in business for the old and new

DKS Editors February 19, 2010

It’s exactly what the city had been hoping for.For years, we’ve heard about the problem of students not going downtown. And for years, we’ve heard about renovating downtown to bring students there.Now,...

Our view: Inflation: not good for your money or your grades

DKS Editors February 18, 2010

While students go to college for varying personal reasons, one thing should always be the same: the expectation to receive a good education — the kind of education that will help them get into graduate...

Their view: NBC may be flubbing a golden opportunity online

Los Angeles Times (MCT) February 18, 2010

NBC Universal’s online coverage of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver illustrates both the opportunity and the challenge that the Internet presents for traditional media companies. In addition to airing...

LERs that are worth taking

Anastasia Spystya February 18, 2010

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Ugh, I wish it weren’t for these LERs! They are worthless and are taking a lot of my time and money.” The truth is, you can complain all you want, but you...

I can (awkwardly) drink to that

Thisanjali Gangoda February 18, 2010

The Tea Party Movement is gaining ground fast, and I’m still a bit fuzzy on the details. It seems that conservative-minded Americans are discontent with the actions of the federal government, so they’ve...

The King’s ransom

Randy Ziemnik February 17, 2010

Like any good dictator, LeBron James gets what he wants when he wants it. If LeBron wants Shaq, he gets him. If LeBron wants Amare Stoudmire, he gets him. If LeBron wants Mike Brown fired, he’s gone.If...

Support local businesses; the city of Kent does

DKS Editors February 17, 2010

Even in this seemingly never-ending recession, it’s good to see the city of Kent is encouraging the growth of local businesses through its incubator program.Through the program, the city provides subsidized...

Cold, but satisfied

David Busch February 17, 2010

As my friend glanced at his empty glass at Ray’s, I knew he had enough of the conversation. It was either another beer or go. I had probably battled the issue for too long, making the same point over...

Free speech and the right to Facebook

Marchaè Grair February 17, 2010

It’s been a long day, and you just can’t stand your professor. You go home and log into the one place that makes most college kids feel at home: Facebook. You start a group expressing your frustration...

How American schools failed, or, we need to get out more

Ben Wolford February 16, 2010

BATH, United Kingdom — Bill Bryson, the travel writer, calls this the best view in England.If you stand below street level in the northwest corner of the Great Bath, you can look up past 19th-century...

Equal opportunity emotion

Sonali Kudva February 16, 2010

The emotion of hate may be based on a culture of color, race or difference. But the outcome of hate has no culture, no feelings on who gets hurt. In short, the outcome of hatred does not differentiate...

Let the community (college) help you

DKS Editors February 16, 2010

Granted, it’s a little late for many of you reading this to enroll in community college. You’ve already guaranteed a good chunk of your time and money to Kent State.But if you know anyone who is considering...