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Government panel urges end to phone data spying

Stephen Braun, Associated Press January 23, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) — A government review panel warned Thursday that the National Security Agency's daily collection of Americans' phone records is illegal and recommended that President Barack Obama abandon...

Albert Fisler is a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at afisler@kent.edu.

Opinion: Is weed worth it?

Albert Fisler January 23, 2014

With the recent first legal purchase of marijuana occurring earlier this month in Colorado, many other states have begun examining the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana, whether for recreational or...

Michelle Craig

KSU data employee remembered as friend to all

Marissa Barnhart January 13, 2014

Michelle Craig, a data coordinator for Admissions Operations and Transfer Systems, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 13 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.Craig, 52, worked at Kent State for over 15...

Our view: Giving students a vote

DKS Editors January 13, 2014

Summary: The Ohio House voted last month to allow voting rights for student trustees on university boards. We support this measure and hope it provides students a greater voice in university decision-making.Ohio...

Haoran Li is a sophomore communication studies major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. He can be reached at hli28@kent.edu.

Opinion: The end of one-child policy

Haoran Li January 13, 2014

One month ago, the Chinese government eased its one-child policy, which has been implemented for about 30 years. This new policy affects younger couples coming from one-child families — as long as one...

Update: Power plant costing upward of 2 million

Taylor Williams January 13, 2014

After catching fire in September, the Kent State power plant has seen repairs costing around 2 million dollars.Tom Euclide, associate vice president of facilities planning and operations, said while the...

In Warren’s words: What the next president has said

Beverly Warren January 13, 2014

Collaborating with other Ohio schools: I think the number one thing I want to make sure as I introduce myself to my colleagues across Ohio is that there is commitment to do this work together. Higher education...

Guest Column: The 50-year war on smoking

Los Angeles Times January 13, 2014

The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Friday, Jan. 10:The 1964 U.S. Surgeon General's report on smoking — the first official acknowledgment by the federal government that smoking...

Business plan to guide county economic development

Audrey Fletcher January 13, 2014

In early spring, Portage County will have a plan to guide business growth and retention in the county for the first time. Strengths: -Rubber and plastics -Oil and gas -Geographic location -Potential strength...

KSU aeronautics partnership provides prospective jobs

Breyanna Tripp January 13, 2014

Kent State’s aeronautics graduates will be able to soar the skies professionally before they graduate.The aeronautics program has partnered with CommutAir, an airline that operates as United Airlines...

Facility in W.Va spill flew under regulatory radar

Mitch Weiss & Ray Henry: Associated Press January 13, 2014

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The facility whose chemical spill contaminated the water supply for 300,000 West Virginia residents was barely scrutinized, flying largely under the radar of government regulators...

Democrats intensify Christie scandal inquiry

Angela Delli Santi & Geoff Mulvihill: Associated Press January 13, 2014

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democrats in New Jersey sharpened their aim at Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Monday, forming special legislative committees to explore the role politics played in traffic jams...