The definition of “famous” has certainly expanded over the past few years. We’ve seen the rise of “YouTubers,” “Viners,” and now, even the “Instafamous.” The Internet forced huge change in the idea of fame, and who’s to say that this new brand of stardom is unhealthy? Well, Essena O’Neill, for one.

A Dispassionate Defense In life and legislation, it is not enough to simply do right and be right— things must be done for the right reasons, in the right spirit. There are many on both sides of this issue whose opposition or support hinges upon unfounded assumptions or hopes of unfettered access to a mind-altering…

People often take an interest in particular celebrities and treat them like royalty. This happens commonly with people but not typically in reference to an athlete. In Columbus, however, the opposite seems to be true when it comes to Ohio State football players.

The Columbus Academy has changed, and changed for the better. No, we’re not referencing the construction, as much as we all enjoy the sound of drills and backhoes in the morning. We are talking about the positive leadership that has tremendously altered the attitude of the student body.

Esteemed New York restaurateur, Danny Meyer, recently announced a no-tipping policy in his full-service restaurants, instead opting to raise prices by as much as 20%-25%. Meyer, 57, owns famous eateries such as Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, and the popular burger chain Shake Shack, which is not to be affected by the new policy.

The Ohio Senate has recently passed a bill to defund all Planned Parenthood operations within the state. This bill is now moving on to the Ohio House for consideration.

A few weeks ago, I wrote about how Jeb Bush should not be underestimated. Yet, after his recent missteps and a perceived lack of enthusiasm for his own campaign, I now believe it would be best if he left the race and freed up the field for other candidates who have a better chance of…

Mental illness has often been identified as clear links to those who commit monstrous crimes. There is presently no perfect way to screen for this kind of sickness, hence allowing its volatility–you never truly know who’s on the verge of falling apart–to throw the public into a constant panic.

Bosnia 1992: Bombs explode in a suburb of Sarajevo near the home of a couple with a six-year-old daughter. After hastily packing, they rush to a military checkpoint, seeking refuge. They watch in horror as Muslims are gunned down in front of them, and the grim weight of their last name bears heavily upon them.…

For years, environmentalists have accused diesel engine cars of producing more harmful emissions, such as NOx compounds, which are vital components of urban smog on the road than in the laboratory. Automakers have viscously denied these accusations.