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cmorga20@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater The department of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs is one of many departments at Kent State preparing for the state budget’s uncertain future. Greg Jarvie, vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, responded to the questionable status of the state budget by instituting JARVIE some organizational changes throughout the department. Jarvie said it would be economically beneficial to cancel the national search for a new associate vice president and dean of students. “We know that there will be some significant budget cuts throughout the
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DOWNLOADING FROM THE DEVIL Torrents can be a fast, easy and illegal way to fatten your media library
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bshaffe7@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater For some people, Netflix, iTunes and Blockbuster just aren’t enough. For anyone who lacks patience or cash and has qualms about legal restrictions, torrents are an ideal way to get movies, music and television shows fast. Downloading torrents, a file transfer protocol that allows users to upload and download large files online, is a common and straightforward practice among the Web savvy. Torrents were invented to fix problems with peer-to-peer file sharing
services, which allowed users to download data only from one other person and at the mercy of that other person’s connection speed, said Josh Talbott, media specialist at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Instead, torrents are broken up into many small bits, so if you want a movie, for example, you can download it from multiple users to keep your download speedy, regardless of other users’ connection speeds. Users access torrent files through clients, which are platforms that access multiple servers via networks. Some of the most popular torrent clients online today are Vuze, Transmission and BitTorrent. “When you download a file, you become
WHAT IS A TORRENT? Turn to Page 4 for an explanation. hooked into what’s called a ‘swarm,’ in which every user is contributing to the sharing of that file — even the person downloading,” Talbott said. “Think of this swarm like a beehive, with the hive being the file and the swarm of bees contributing to it. Now that we have many users to connect to, all having different Internet speeds like broadband and whatnot, we can gain access to the file much faster.” See TORRENT, Page 4
state that will ripple through higher education,” Jarvie said. “We know, more than likely, more cuts will be coming.” Ohio faces an estimated $8 billion in state budget cuts. Jarvie said he spoke with President Lester Lefton about how to adjust to the uncertain status of the state budget. “We discussed what I thought was in our best interest at the time not to fill the position, which was the associate vice president and dean of students,” Jarvie said. “Though we eliminated the position, we did not eliminate the tasks of those positions. What we will do with that position is give that money back as part of the cuts for the budget.” Jarvie filed out the tasks of the associate vice president to members of the faculty and appointed Sheryl Smith as dean of students and student ombuds. He said he chose Smith because of her dedication and long-term service. See BUDGET, Page 4
Friends mourn loss of Kent State student Julie Sickel
jsickel@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Those who knew Alexander Stebbins, junior hospitality management major, knew him as a Creed-loving jokester who always knew how to make people smile. “He’s probably the funniest person I’ve ever met in my entire life, and everyone you talk to will tell you that,” said Lauren Zak, a junior pre-fashion design and merchandising major and long-time friend of Stebbins. Stebbins died Dec. 26. The cause of his death is unclear. Family members, friends and Kent State faculty held a candlelight vigil for Stebbins Monday evening by the rock on front campus. Stebbins was a member of Tau
Kappa Epsilon since his freshman year. Dave Woods, head of member education and former Tau Kappa Epsilon president, said Stebbins’s personality allowed him to fit in well with his fraternity brothers. “He just made e v e r y o n e h a p p y. It’s easy to have fun around him,” Woods said. “He was really STEBBINS accepting of pretty much everyone, which kind of goes along with what our fraternity is all about. He was really special to us.” Friends described Stebbins, or “Stubs,” as he was sometimes called, as a “jovial” person who knew how to have fun with life. See STEBBINS, Page 4
KSU announces Allerton Apartments to be closed and demolished by 2015 Amanda Crumm
acrumm@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Some Kent State students and families who live in Allerton Apartments will soon be looking for a new place to call home. Kent State announced in a press release last month that by summer 2015, the Allerton Apartment complex would be closed and demolished. “They’ve just outlived their lifespan,” said Brian Hellwig, coordinator of residential safety and security. “And so at this point, it would cost much more to renovate or do anything to them than it would to close them, so it’s a financial situation at this point.” For some residents, this might come as sad news, but freshman exploratory major Melinda Francois said she is ready to get out. “It’s so small, and it’s not the cheapest rent,” Francois said. The university’s plan will phase the
buildings out over time. In July 2011, the first two buildings to close will be buildings L and M. Buildings F, J and K will close in 2012, and the final four — A, B, C and D — will close summer 2015. Residents who decide to stay with Allerton until it closes for good in 2015 will be moved to another building and given a free month’s rent for the inconvenience. The apartment offices will inform residents six months in advance of the closing to give them time to explore their options. “Once Allerton does close, we will be working with students who do want housing in the communities and refer them to selected apartments in the area,” Hellwig said. Kent State’s director of Residence Services, Betsy Joseph, suggested residents contact the Commuter and OffCampus Student Organization, for a listing of all the different apartment complexes available in the community. See ALLERTON, Page 4
RESIDENTS’ REACTIONS Allerton residents have mixed feelings about the closing of the apartments. Salem Othman, graduate student and computer science major, said he’s unsure where he and his family will live. “I don’t know where I have to go,” Othman said. “At Allerton, many people can help me and my wife take care of my children. If I go to another place, I’m not sure how things will work out.”
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Melinda Francois, freshman exploratory major, studies in the living room of her apartment in the Allerton Apartment complex Wednesday. She’ll be forced to move to another building in six months due to the planned demolition of certain buildings within the complex.
Othman said he and his family will live at Allerton for three more semesters until their lease expires. He likes the apartments because they provide a safe, friendly community. But the residents have differing views as to whether Allerton is affordable. Othman said that $750 a month for a two-bedroom apartment for him, his wife and two children is cheaper
than other apartments in the area because of other perks, such as the safe environment and proximity to the university. Lydia Clayton, middle childhood education sophomore, said that the apartments are more expensive for single parents like herself. “At $750 a month, there are a few other places cheaper in Kent,” she said. Although there are other apartments in Kent, not all residents are eager to leave the Allerton apartments. “Here at Allerton, all of us are one family,” Othman said. “I am so worried about the day it closes. In my point of view, this building is new to me. They do not need to close it.” — Megan Wilkinson
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dmoore63@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater PRIDE! Kent and Black United Students are preparing for the spring semester. PRIDE! is Kent State’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and ally student organization. Trae Ruscin, president of PRIDE! Kent, said he has big goals and events planned for the upcoming semester. The top priority for PRIDE! Kent is to “make everyone, no matter who they are, feel welcome at PRIDE! Kent meeting and events,” Ruscin said.
Other broad goals involve the LGBTQ community, which include working with the LGBTQ center and raising awareness for the community’s issues and the LGBT studies minor. The group plans to translate these goals into events such as queer camping, fundraisers, PRIDE! Kent week, sledding and the “Day of Silence” and “Night of Noise.” Ruscin said his organization is always looking to “have more regular members at each meeting.” PRIDE! Kent’s first meeting is at 8 p.m. in the Governance Chambers in the Student Center.
BUS, which is open to any Kent State student willing to stand up for the educational, cultural, political and social advancement of African peoples throughout the world, has plans for the semester as well. The programmer, Danea Rhodes, said BUS would focus on Black History Month. It plans to hold a “Black and Brown Dialogue,” as well as a special keynote speaker to close out the month. At the end of the semester, she said, the group will hand out the Ebony Achievement Awards. Like PRIDE! Kent, BUS’s goals involve other student groups as well. “Our expectations for this semester
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CORRECTIONS The deadline for graduate students to apply for spring graduation is Jan. 14. The deadline for undergraduate students was Sept. 15. Because of a reporter’s error, a story on Page 2 of Wednesday’s paper may have been misleading. For more detailed information, go to: http://www.kent.edu/registrar/gradhonors/ ap_proc.cfm A quote from Faculty Sen. Don White regarding the editing by Provost Robert Frank’s office of the proposed University Policy and Procedures Regarding Distinguished Academic Ranks document was actually said during the Senate’s Monday meeting, not after. Because of a reporter’s error, the quote was incorrectly characterized in a story on Page 1 of Wednesday’s Stater.
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SUMMARY: In July, Kent State plans to start the demolition of the Allerton Apartments and by 2015, have them completely gone with no plan to replace them. The university’s decision to not replace them could leave families and students without any other option but to try to fend for themselves.
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esidents of the Allerton Apartments on campus, which include families and international students, will have to find a new home by 2015 at the latest. The university has decided to tear down the apartment complex due to the high price it would cost them to renovate the living space to students’ expectations. Although Allerton Apartment manager Brian Hellwig has said they would offer new housing assistance to current residents, what happens to those who are perfectly fine with living there? In a way, the university is serving an eviction notice to these residents and informing them six months in advance to find new housing in the surrounding Kent community. Kent State’s director of Residence Services Betsy Joseph has said the university needs to focus on what it consider its “primary mission,” which is to house freshmen and sophomores. So what happens to the ever-increasing number of international students coming to Kent State’s campus?
Shouldn’t Kent State still have the responsibility of providing them housing so they can acclimate to their foreign surroundings comfortably? And the students with families: What if they can’t find a quiet, cheaper apartment to live in while attending school? A lot of the community apartments on the lower end of the rent spectrum are filled with single college kids who want to party and play their loud music into the wee hours of the morning. It’s not exactly the ideal living space for young children. In recent semesters, the university has experienced overcrowding in dorms and has had to semi-permanently move freshmen and sophomores into study lounges in order to accommodate the rising number of students coming to Kent State. Our public university is digging itself into a hole. If those in charge continue to bring in more students each semester in order to fund President Lester Lefton’s
need for an aesthetically pleasing campus, they should be able to set aside some of that money in order to renovate or rebuild dormitories to house the increasing number of students. People paying for an education here deserve to get their money’s worth, and that doesn’t involve living in a study lounge. We hope the university can take into account the lives of the students they are rearranging by demolishing Allerton. Kent State and Residence Services has a responsibility to assist these families and students in every way possible through the transition into affordable, comfortable and reliable housing. The students paying to attend and live at Kent State deserve top priority on the university’s list of budget items.
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On this day in 1128, Pope Honorius II grants a papal sanction to the military order known as the Knights Templar, declaring it to be an army of God. — Source: history.com
Deepwater Horizon debacle was no isolated instance caused by rogue operators David Yarnold Guest columnist development and enforcement of regulatory standards. Even now, the Obama administration is considering Shell Oil’s proposal to drill in the Beaufort Sea in Alaska next summer, despite the lack of a credible oil spill response plan. This is the definition of insanity — repeat the behavior, hope for a different outcome. Think of what we witnessed in the Gulf this summer, and imagine the challenges of cleaning up a large oil spill in severe weather and broken ice conditions in the Arctic Ocean, perhaps during the perpetual darkness of winter. A uniquely fragile marine environment, Beaufort is a crucial migratory route for endangered whales, and it was also recently designated as critical habitat for the threatened polar bear. With no basic infrastructure — no roads, hotels or port facilities — recovery vessels would face a thousand-mile journey from the nearest Coast Guard base in Kodiak, Alaska. We must heed the clear warning laid out by the commission. It’s time for a “timeout” for drilling in America’s Arctic Ocean. Co-Chairs Sen. Bob Graham and William Reilly and all the members of the Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and off-shore drilling have shown a willingness to face hard and unpopular truths, and given us a pivotal opportunity. Can this Congress empower the drilling police? Can the oil and gas industry balance lives, nature and profitability? Can the people of the Gulf Coast dare to hope that their fractured landscape can be put back together again? All of that is possible, the commission said, and they’re right.
The report released Tuesday on the Deepwater Horizon debacle uses two words the drillers didn’t want to hear: systemic failure. Make no mistake, the report says the oil and gas industry is unprepared for disasters like the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster of 2010. Despite the deaths of 11 workers, sinking the region’s economy and again fouling its own Gulf Coast nest, the industry spent the day spinning the findings as an isolated incident caused by rogue operators. That’s an insult to every American, especially the families who suffered in the disaster this year, and it ignores the commission’s clear, hard-hitting findings. This summer, we all watched in horror as an undersea volcano of oil spewed into the Gulf for 91 days. But this is a rare instance where something good can come from tragedy. For starters, we can use BP’s fines to restore a way of life to the region that has suffered the worst environmental and economic harm. The commission recommends devoting at least 80 percent of BP’s guilt money to restoration and that requires an act of Congress. The report’s recommendation to fund coastal restoration in the Gulf is a critical first step toward rebuilding an ecosystem that has been shattered by an unfettered energy industry and well intentioned — but terrifically destructive — Mississippi River management. We know the natural buffers, the wetlands and the forests can regrow. It’s just a question of political will and money. The commission says we should bring both to bear, and Congress can make that happen. The commission also called for a new generation of robust scientific studies and long-term monitoring efforts to understand and mitigate the spill’s effects and to guide and evaluate restoration efforts. The report is clear; the Department of the Interior was outgunned by drillers and needs the people and the dollars to police the industry. Regulatory agencies need funding, staff and support to enable
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Don’t take away my online speech Ladies and gentlemen, online free speech is on the brink of becoming censored. Last year, a bill was introduced to the House, which, had it been passed, would have allowed the Department of Justice to shut down any web domain where copyright infringement is perceived as “central to its activity.” This bill, titled the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, allows the creation of a list of Internet domains to be blocked by Internet service providers. The Attorney General would have the power to add sites to the list through court order. Once a site is added to the list, its hosting and revenue are blocked, effectively shutting it down. Before Congress dismissed last year, Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon managed to put a halt on it, preventing it from moving any further, but that does not mean it is dead. It has plenty of potential and lobbying grease to reemerge this year. I’ll acknowledge that the bill, also known as the “Internet Blacklist,” has a noble purpose. Downloading copyrighted material is, in fact, stealing, which is illegal. I completely understand the government’s motivation to crack down on piracy. When
Kyle McDonald illegal downloading became widespread years ago, the music, publishing and film industries were flipped on their heads, and now they’re still scrambling for a way to combat this issue. My problem with this bill is that its definition of a site dedicated to infringing activity is far too broad. Our beloved YouTube could become a prime target for the blacklist under the definition of copyrighted material being central to its activity. Laws are already in place that protect copyrighted material, and YouTube adheres to them, removing anything that is posted without permission and rights. Opponents of the bill argue it is a violation of the First Amendment and limits free speech. I couldn’t agree more. While websites like YouTube, RapidShare, The Hype Machine, SoundCloud and more
have users wrongfully posting copyrighted material, they have plenty of content that does not violate the law. Completely shutting down these sites would be a censorship on users who are causing zero harm. If this bill becomes law, it could also become a precedent for limiting more types of online speech. While the U.S. explicitly condemns other countries, such as China and India that censor Internet sites from their citizens, I am astounded by the large support behind the bill in the House. Content and communications protected by the First Amendment in our country are already censored in other countries. If this bill is passed, other world regimes could use it as a way to legitimize censorship, making it more difficult for the U.S. to condemn such practices. If the government wants to effectively crack down on illegal file sharing, they need to find a way to do so without taking away free speech. Kyle McDonald is a senior magazine journalism major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. You can contact him at kmcdona3@kent.edu.
Older generations not treated fairly In China and many East Asian cultures, “filial piety” is a term used to describe the way children take care of their elders. This is done as a way to give back for the upbringing of children, along with traditional Confucianism beliefs to treat them with respect and obedience. In America; however, we, too, often shove them into retirement facilities and convince ourselves that we are doing the right thing. Is this a cop out? Is our generation just so selfish that once our parents, grandparents, spouses or family members have reached a certain age we hand over our credit cards to these facilities? We barely visit them and leave others to care for them. Older people who are still capable of working face much age discrimination in the job market, and management does not help the situation. Less qualified, less reliable and less intelligent people are getting higher positions and automatic wage increases because of a younger age on their identification card. Studies and psychologists have fought to rebuke the stereotype that older people do not have the capacity to expand, keep
Cassandra Adams knowledge and learn knew things. These studies have been done hoping to reverse some of this prejudice but without any significant improvements. The elderly, who are unable to work and receive social security on fixed income, haven’t gotten a raise in social security for two years. The general cost of living, such as the price of gas, food and health care, have steadily increased, leaving these circumstances less than desirable to say the least. Along with these economic battles, the general overall mental health of the elderly isn’t great. Loneliness is cited for 15 to 25 percent of the elderly population, which shows that many rarely leave the house during the
day and have little contact with their family members. Basically, it seems we are sending a blatant message to a growing number of older persons: We don’t need you or your contribution to work, family life or relationships. We seem to throw out the elderly and their contributions so easily. Instead of offering a hand, ear or company, we seem so eager to rush into our daily lives, blindly racing to some imaginary competition where time is money. Not only does this hurt them, but it hurts us, too. We are side swiping valuable stories, information, knowledge and wisdom and some genuinely amazing and interesting people by allowing egos to come between us and the essential thread of any society, which is humanity. In short, not to sound like a martyr, but if you have a grandparent or maybe an older neighbor take them up on an offer you may normally haven’t or extend a hand. You may be surprised at what you find. Cassandra Adams is a junior newspaper journalism and English major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. You can contact her at cadams35@kent.edu.
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Fashion school ranked among the world’s best Program listed with top schools Emily Inverso
einverso@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Kent State’s fashion school now ranks No. 3 in the nation and No. 13 in the world among fashion schools, as compiled by online fashion magazine Fashionista.com. The website began with a list of the top five fashion schools in the world, but executive editor Lauren Sherman said they revisited the project because of the overwhelming response they received. “Not everyone can afford to go to school in London where the top school is because it is a hot bed for talent,” Sherman said. “So we spent two months researching all the fashion schools in the world to make ‘The Top 50 Fashion Schools in the World.’” R e s e a rc h e r s f o c u s e d o n school tuition costs, famous alumni and school programming. They also conducted interviews with faculty members, student and industry professionals. When the final list appeared online, the director of the Kent From Page 1
ALLERTON KSU announces Allerton Apartments to be closed... Francois is one of many students who has taken advantage of Allerton being on the bus line. Francois and her husband, who was recently laid off from his job, presently do not have transportation. “It has been extremely convenient because you’re on the bus line,” Francois said. “We’re close enough to the store if we had to walk there or ride the bus. One thing I do like about this (place) is it’s pretty quiet, there’s never any trouble, and it’s pretty peaceful being here I think.” Francois and her family enjoyed the planned activities From Page 1
BUDGET Kent State budget remains uncertain in face of state... “I’ve worked with Sheryl now for many years in the capacity of the ombuds and when she was the director of the Center for Student Involvement,” Jarvie said. “I had all the confidence in the world that she would be able to do the work.” Timeka Rashid, assistant dean of students and director of CSI,
State fashion school, J.R. Campbell, said he was quite pleased. “Fashionista.com did a pretty good job of being comprehensive,” Campbell said. “It’s hard to compare elite fashion schools in Paris with larger schools that have hundreds of students, but it’s nice that someone took the time to put all the information together. I’m certainly happy we were in that top 13 for the international ranking.” The list is the first of what Sherman said will be an annual compilation. Despite overwhelming amounts of positive feedback the site received, she said there were certain amounts of reader speculation on the validity of these rankings. “We always have commenters who say, ‘Oh, you’re completely wrong,’” Sherman said. “You’re going to have that with any list that is very opinion based, and ours definitely is. You can’t really do a math problem to figure out which schools are the best and which ones aren’t. We just took in as many factors as possible to make it the best that we could.” Kelly Chaffin, senior fashion design major, said she was more than pleased when she read about the rankings. “I thought it was really cool to know the school I am attending for my particular major was ranked so highly,” said Chaffin. “I think it’s
Shoveling for safety
Fashionista’s Top 10 Fashion Schools
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Mike Gruich shovels steps behind Kent Hall early Wednesday morning. Gruich and several other workers shoveled and salted steps across campus, allowing students to make it to class safely despite the hazardous weather.
1. Central Saint Martins 2. Parsons, The New School For Design 3. Bunka Fashion College 4. Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts 5. Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) 6. Ecole De La Chambre Syndicale 7. Istituto Marangoni 8. Esmod 9. University of Westminster 10. Royal College of Art Source: fashionista.com
going to make other students more eager to apply to Kent if fashion is their intent. It’s just very impressive.” Emily Inverso is an assigning editor.
the apartment complex sets up for the residents. “They do a lot with the families, you don’t find that anywhere else,” Francois said. When asked what she thought about the conditions of her apartment, Francois said, “I feel it’s fine; everything works.” Francois said she had a minor plumbing problem once, but that was the only issue she had in the year she’s lived there. “It doesn’t seem like these are that bad to have it shut down.” The Allerton Apartments have been a part of Kent State for more than 40 years. Construction of the complex was done in two phases, the first was completed in 1962, and in 1966, the Allerton Apartment complex was finished. Since then, two buildings were demolished in 2006 due to lack of occupancy and
physical repairs that would be extremely expensive to fix. Joseph explained why Allerton was left off the remodel list throughout the years of Kent State’s renovations. “We did not believe it was smart financially for us to do that because we could not renovate them to the type of condition that students would want to and still keep the rates as low as they are,” Joseph said. “So we just needed to focus on what is our primary mission — that is, to house freshmen and sophomores.” Joseph said there are no future plans for the land, and they are not looking into replacing the Allerton Apartments with more student housing.
will absorb some of the tasks of the associate vice president position. “One of the tasks that have gone to her is the town-gown,” Jarvie said. “So, when we talk about the relationships that continue off campus as well as on, it made sense that Tamika picked that up.” Rashid has been at the Kent State campus for six months now and said she is excited about her new position. Her responsibilities include overseeing and leading the department and working directly with the university and city relations.
Rashid said her department is providing fun, innovative programs that keep students involved and engaged, despite the uncertainty of the state budget. “We are working, as many universities and colleges are, to continue to deliver the same quality programs in terms of operating leaner,” Rashid said. “We are forecasting, making precautions, comparing and benchmarking. We are trying to be as realistic as possible.”
Amanda Crumm is a news correspondent.
Christine Morgan is the student affairs reporter.
Parking Services offers waitlist Students can now exchange passes for better parking Brittney Trojanowski btrojano@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Parking Services now offers a waitlist that could help students get better parking spots on campus. “It’s a service that we are offering to try to get people where they want to be versus having to purchase what’s available at the time,” said Larry Emling, parking services manager. All permits, which are sold based on whether a student lives on or off campus, are broken down into class standing. The higher the class standing, the better the parking options available. Parking Services goes out to the parking lots on Kent State’s campus in the beginning of the semester and monitors the number of parking spots being used. From Page 1
STEBBINS Friends mourn loss of Kent State student “Alex never took anything or himself too seriously,” said Jordan Falk, a senior nursing major and close friend of Stebbins’s at Tau Kappa Epsilon. “I don’t have any bad memories of Alex. Every memory I have of Alex was always him doing something funny or entertaining everybody. I never really saw him sad or angry or let-down by anything.” Zak said Stebbins couldn’t resist a good prank, like “soupcanning” cars — pouring cans of
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Downloading from the devil Torrents are not innately illegal, but if they allow users to share copyrighted material, ethical and legal issues creep in. “If a person is downloading a torrent, they automatically are sharing the pieces of the file that they have with other people who are requesting the same download,” Talbott said. “Even if you don’t mean to be uploading, broadcasting, recopying or any other way to describe copyright infringement, you are just by the nature of torrent sharing.” Bob Batchelor, assistant professor of public relations and pop culture author, said he believes many downloaders don’t think twice about accessing free movies, music and television. “People have been downloading music illegally for 15 years, so there’s this culture that believes it’s OK to do that,” Batchelor said. Cultural acceptance of the practice has resulted in enormous online communities flush with content easily available for download. Though Batchelor does not blame the movie, music or television industries for the popularity of illegal torrents, he said he does believe that those industries need to take the necessary steps to win their audiences back — legally. “In 10 years, it’s going to have to be easier for people to get access to movies,” Batchelor said. “It’ll have to remain cost-efficient. If the industry doesn’t adapt to what filmgoers want, what will happen is there will be an even greater number of people pirating and essentially stealing movies. In 10 years, people won’t have the baggage that people do now about illegally downloading movies.” Talbott said the illegal methods of accessing media have paved the way for legal services like Hulu, Pandora and Google TV to reach audiences more quickly and more easily than ever before. Because of those slick similarities, many users misunderstand how torrents work and believe they are a part of the media rather than a force combating it. Still, torrent down-
After students make an initial permit purchase, Emling said some realize they might not have to come to that parking lot every day due to class attendance polices or students adding or dropping classes. If Parking Services sees spaces available, they will check the waitlist and offer waitlisted students a chance to buy or exchange their current permit for one they desire more. Students will be notified by e-mail and will have two days to respond. If they don’t respond, it will go to the next student on the waitlist. “We can never guarantee that something better will become available, although typically the further we get into the semester, usually that does occur,” Emling said. Jessica Lanzarotta, senior nursing major, is a commuter, and she thinks the waitlist will be a good thing for students. “I think it will be a success if they track how many people are using the parking lots accurately,” Lanzarotta said. “If they sell too many permits, that could be a problem for sure.” The waitlist is currently up and running, holding about 150-175
students names. “We used to have a line out here 100 people deep at 6 in the morning,” Emling said. “We used to have people actually bring pillows and set up at midnight because they wanted to be first in line. It was like, we’ve got to come up with a better way.” He said other universities use a waitlist system for their student’s parking permit purchases. Kent State’s Parking Services was unable to offer it to its students due to the lack of software. With the upgrade in software that is now up and running, Parking Services wants to take a positive step further in the services they offer to students, Emling said. If the waitlist proves successful, Emling said Parking Services will offer students the option to put themselves on the waitlist through its website next fall. Currently, the staff enters and categorizes every name as the e-mails come in.
creamy soup on top of cars — but he could be “serious when you needed him to be.” “He was a really great friend. He would do anything for anyone,” Zak said. “He was one of the very first people I called when something was wrong or when something exciting happened. He got me through a lot.” Last year, when Falk’s car wouldn’t start, Stebbins acted as his chauffeur and drove him to all his classes. “No questions asked, he just said ‘yeah, no problem.’ He didn’t complain or anything,” Falk said. Stebbins was known as a music lover whose favorite band was Creed. In high school he was a member of the Hudson High
School marching band, jazz band and drum line. After Stebbins’s wake, friends and family members gathered at the Tau Kappa Epsilon house for an “Alex Stebbins Playlist Night.” “He’d always air drum to Creed,” Zak said. “I can still see him doing that in my head.” Woods described one occasion where Stebbins memorized an entire song by Andrea Bocelli and sang it “at the top of his lungs” on the porch of the Tau Kappa Epsilon house. “All our neighbors came out to see it,” Woods said. “He was just that kind of guy.” Julie Sickel is a news correspondent.
loaders are not as anonymous as they think. “If I made a movie and found it being illegally downloaded, I could act as if I were trying to download the same file, connect to those users to download it and find their IP addresses based on the packets I’ve received (with some packet sniffing software),” Talbott said. “From there, I could find out where you are within about 50 meters.” Illegal downloaders can also be found through warrants that force Internet service providers to give up individual account information. Historically, the people most likely to be caught by authorities were music downloaders, primarily because downloading music has been commonplace longer than downloading movies or television. On Nov. 4, 2010, Jammie ThomasRasset, a woman from Minnesota, was ordered by the U.S. District Court in Minnesota to pay $1.5 million for sharing 24 songs online, totaling $62,500 for each song. The charge was copyright infringement. Large universities like Kent State check for illegal activity constantly and can even close or monitor ports they believe are being used for illegal downloads. Though it’s difficult to estimate the chances of being caught, Talbott said, “It’s still a risk I’m not willing to take.” Mark Dawidziak, television critic for The Plain Dealer and an adjunct instructor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, highlights the inherent hypocrisy of downloading media. Though monetary punishments are a risk for downloaders, he recognizes the long-term economic impacts of such practices. “No one wants to pay for what they get electronically,” Dawidziak said. “If you can figure it out how to, more power to you. The problem is everyone who’s doing that — a fair amount — will enter the workplace and they’ll want to get paid for what they do. You want to be paid a decent wage for what you do, as do the people who create entertainment. That’s the Catch-22. If you build a door, someone will figure out how to get through the door or pick the lock.” Dawidziak foresees a dismal future awaiting entertainment lovers, where everyone is reduced
Brittney Trojanowski is a news correspondant.
What is a torrent? A “torrent” or “bit torrent” is a type of meta-data (data about data) that facilitates peer-topeer file sharing. In a typical Internet download, a file is transmitted from one computer (usually a server) to another computer (a client). With a torrent file, the actual file is not being retrieved, but the data which has information about that file is retrieved. The torrent divides the target file into a series of equally sized pieces. The transfer of the torrent is done between many different peers on different computers. The torrent client communicates with the other peers in order to check which pieces of the files they have and exchanges them for ones they need. Source: eHow.com
to unprofitable YouTube fame. “What we’re doing is condemning artists to amateur status — do it because you love it, not because you’re going to get paid for it. There will be no more professionals because there are no more standards. I don’t have much faith in technology to protect it. I have more faith in the people who can beat the system.” Much like Batchelor, Dawidziak believes the movie industry will continue despite the existence of torrents but at a different capacity. He argues that after a precipitous drop in the IQ of movies since the 1980s, film studios have sought out ever-higher profits through bloated blockbusters rather than distribute quality films, and consumers are beginning to resent them for it. “I love the movies, but the movies haven’t loved us for a long time,” Dawidziak said. Brandi Shaffer is a contributing features correspondent.
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A awesome summer job in Maine! If you’re looking to spend this summer outdoors, have fun while you work, and make lifelong friends, then look no further. Camp Mataponi, a children’s summer camp, has positions available in Land Sports (lacrosse, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, field hockey), Waterfront (sailing, canoeing, waterskiing, life guarding, WSI, boat drivers), Ropes Course, Tennis, H.B. Riding, Arts & Crafts, Theater, Dance, Gymnastics, Video, Photography, Nurses, Maintenance, Cooking and more. Top salaries plus room/board & travel provided. Call us today, 561748-3684 or apply online at www. campmataponi.com Looking for part-time assembly work, must be VERY MANUALLY DEXTEROUS, speed and quality are emphasized. $8/hour. Apply in person. No phone calls. 315 Gougler Avenue in Kent. CSR/New Accountant Specialist needed at in-bound Dish Satellite Call center. Hiring part-time evening shift. Great commission with hourly base. Located in downtown Ravenna. Please apply or send resumes at 1101/2 Main St. Ravenna, OH 44266. 330-298-9280 ext 204 or E-mail larinda@weknowdish.com Kent State student needs tutor for basic math course. 440-231-6466 or 440-350-9963 Servers wanted: Freeway Lanes of Solon is aggressively hiring energetic and motivated servers. The harder you work, the more money you will make. Nights/Weekends. Flexible hours. Apply in person: 33185 Bain Bridge Road in Solon. Brubaker’s Pub Stow & Hudson now hiring cocktail waitresses and bartenders. Apply in-person Monday-Friday 10am-6pm at Hudson 5823 Darrow Rd. or Stow 4141 Bridgewater Pkwy. Help with iPhone App Development Needed. Preferred skills: Strong math background including quaternion, experience with Xcode and C++, OpenGL/OpenGLes Pay up to $20.00/per hour Part time, could lead to full time permeant position 330-671-3465 or please send resume to jspeegle@neo.rr.com Household Helper $8/hr. 2 times/mo Streetsboro Area Call Ruth 330-860-0326
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Today’s birthday (01/13/11) Just do it. It’s the perfect year for communication. Take care of your creative instincts, whether this means reading or writing books, keeping a blog, painting a picture every day, dancing the tango, making cookies, writing love letters or solving math equations. Share it.
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To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7. Your intuition may be challenged by lack of self-confidence today, especially when it comes to money. Choose what feels ethically right.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 5. Try again at something that you failed at before. For the next three weeks, there’ll be growth and expansion. This opens up a new avenue for what you really want. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 5. Gather with friends for inspiration. The three weeks ahead look promising for project management. An opportunity develops to shift everything. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6. You may be entering a phase of repeating old patterns that could limit your creativity. Get counseling from an elder to get past your blocks. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6. Intense work lies ahead for three weeks. Take advantage of the situation. The intensity could affect health issues. It’s important to relax, and pace yourself.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7. The next few days are good for travel. Watch out for your own arrogance. Listen and learn from others instead. There are more ways than one. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7. Enjoy the process of building or cooking something from scratch. When in doubt, friends help you understand. Your status is enhanced by day’s end. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7. Take time to express your feelings. Get in touch with a distant friend, as well as with your closer loved ones. Be intimate, and others will be moved. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 5. Accept an older person’s suggestion, and acknowledge their contribution. More work comes your way. Harvest the fruit before distributing it.
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Whitehall East Town Homes AKA “The New Town Homes” Whitehall Blvd. off Summit Now taking apps for Fall 2011 *5b/3ba *All Appliances Included *Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer *Lighted Parking *Many units with all newer flooring Rent plans starting at $290/person/ month Ask about the all-inclusive plans Call or text 330-990-4019 w w w. w h i t e h a l l - e a s t . c o m Kent: 2 bdrm twinplex near campus, 721 Mae Street, $600+utilities and Security deposit. 330-633-2229. Newer 4/5 bdrm duplex, flat screen TV, W/D, Air, Sun deck, close to campus, yard & firepit. $1240-$1500/ month. Website http://web.me.com/ allen291. Cell 216-536-3958. Email allen291@me.com Kent near downtown and campus 2 bedroom apartment, all utilities paid except electric, $350/bedroom + security deposit. (330) 676-9440 2 bedroom apartment, 1.5 Baths, central air, fireplace, attached garage, no pets, $650 + utilities, Cuyahoga Falls (330) 923-6401 Efficiency and 1 bdrm apartments available now. Heat included! Call 330-678-0746 Hurry!!! Efficiency apartments still left. Call 330-678-0123 $100 OFF 1ST MONTH’S RENT Kent: 2-3 bdrm spacious apt. move in now Call 330-678-0823 Now Leasing for Fall. Kent 6-8 bedroom houses. Close to campus. 330-626-5910. UNIVERSITY TOWNHOMES, 4/5 bedroom, 2.5 bath, A/C, Washer/ Dryer, available Fall 2011. $340 per month per bedroom ALL inclusive except cable/internet. 440-552-5840. djerina@aol.com University Townhome Roommate needed for spring semester with four girls. $285/month, all inclusive except cable/internet. 440-552-584o. djerina@aol.com NOW LEASING FOR FALL 5,4,2,1 bedroom Houses. Efficiency. Good Location Near KSU. Call 330-734-8350 Available now, clean, spacious, 2BR, 1.5BA, no pets, go to www. lincolnwoodrentals.com or call 330835-7737.
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WHITEHALL EAST TOWNHOMES 4/5 bedrooms, 3 bath CONDO. AFFORDABLE rent options including no hassle utilities included plan. Newly renovated, all appliances included, lighted parking, private lighted entrances, on the Campus Loop bus line, near student rec center. Starting at $365/month. 330.689.8888 www.whitehalleast.com SAVE $$$ Leasing for Fall, beautiful, newly redecorated, 2 bedroom apartment. FREE gas, water and trash. $275/ student. 330-687-6122. Now Leasing for Fall 3 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, Beautiful, Newly Redecorated twinplexes, 1 Block from KSU, 330-687-6122 Now Leasing for Fall, a beautiful newer condo, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, double car garage, central air, backyard deck with great view. $375/ student. 330-687-6122 3 BR - 2 Bath spacious duplex Olympus Drive - off Loop Close to Campus - $800 419357-4897 jgfrederick78@yahoo. com 2 BR - 2 Bath spacious duplex Olympus Drive- off Loop Close to Campus - $720 419-357-4897 jgfrederick78@yahoo. com For 2011-12: One Month Free Close to Campus 2 huge apartments, licensed, private parking, large yard, large front porch. 4 bedroom $1400/$350 each. 4/5 bedroom $1500, $300-$375 each. (330) 6263957 Kent 2/3 bedroom - heat, water, and trash included. $575/$700. 330-4729671. Leasing for fall, newer 5 bedroom 2 bathroom house. Huge private yard, large deck, close to campus $1600/ mo. Call Mike 330-554-3976
KENT RENTALS 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses. Call Rich 330-730-4004. Seeking 1 student to occupy bedroom in renovated 5 bedroom University Town Home. For the balance of current semester through august 15th. Great value, call evenings 440-622-3630. University Townhomes and Whitehall East Townhomes 4/5 bedroom townhomes available for Fall 2011. All utilities included, starting at $340. 440-336-6761 www.kenttownhomes.com. Spacious 4&5 bedrooms duplexes with 2 full baths. Great condition, great location, A/C, W/D, dishwasher, deck, garage. Several units available: -Deluxe 4/5 bedroom units. $360 per room. -All inclusive, $350 per room. -University Townhouse. $275 per room. 330-808-4045 Buckeye Parks Mgmt. Serving Kent for over 30 years 2011-2012 Leases 1,2,3,4 bdrm apts 3&4 bdrm townhomes 5,6 bdrm apts Some includes utilities Prices starting at $375 per room 330-678-3047 BuckeyeParksMgmt.com Kent- 1 bedroom upstairs. $400 + utilities. 330-673-3151 after 6pm. Kent- 2 bedroom upstairs $550 +utilities W/D hookup. 330-673-3151 after 6pm
ROOMMATE NEEDED SPRING SEMESTER in nice 4 bedroom twinplex with three graduate guys. $400 all inclusive. 5 minute drive to KSU. Free Washer/Dryer. 330-7140819 One or two roommates needed to share condo immediately. Rent starting at $285/month. 330.689.8888 www.whitehalleast.com
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8. You feel good about yourself, and you’re looking good to superiors. Your conclusion is most likely valid. Invent an exciting future that delights you. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8. Listen for words of wisdom. Friends want to contribute. Your financial situation is on the upswing. Make an investment for your physical comfort. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7. Show respect to your elders, and accept tutoring gratefully from an expert. This builds your team and knowledge. Friends help make an important connection. Feel rich.
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From Stankonia to Sarah Palin: The Past 10 Years of Our Lives
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t’s been 10 years since the new millennium and the threat of Y2K. Here are a few entertainment highlights to bring back those nostalgic and hilarious moments in our generation’s recent history.
2000
2001
•Outkast releases the album “Stankonia”
•9/11 terrorist attacks
2004
•September 12, Johnny Cash dies •February 23, Norah Jones wins Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the song “Don’t Know Why”
•February 4, Facebook launches •May 17, First gay couple legally wed in Massachusetts
2006
2005 •September 2, Celebrities join together to host an hour long benefit show to support the victims of Hurricane Katrina
2007
•Bird Flu hits America
•Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt split
2009
•November 14, Sarah Palin launches her own reality television show on TLC
• ’N Sync breaks up for good
2003
•February 1, Janet Jackson’s clothing malfunction
•July 8, Lebron James announces he is leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat on live television
•November 20, Michael Jackson dangles baby from hotel room balcony
•The first movie of the Harry Potter series, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” is released as a blockbuster film
•“Gladiator” wins best picture
2010
2002
•February, United States wins 25 medals in Winter Olympics in Italy
•November 16, Spice Girls reunite to perform at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
•September 12, Apple announces that people have purchased 1.5 billion songs on iTunes in the past three years
•December 10, Michael Vick convicted to 23 months in prison for conducting dog fights
2008
•June 25, Michael Jackson dies
•January 22, Heath Ledger dies
•January 20, Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th president and the first African American President of the United States
•“Sex and the City” releases its first blockbuster film
•”Avatar” is released in theaters
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Make it a Movie Night Cleveland Museum of art Treasures of Heaven | NOW — JAN. 17 Kim Beom | NOW — MARCH 6 The Glory of the Painted Page | NOW — MARCH 27
Art School gallery Centennial Alumni Exhibition II: Nexts | JAN. 11 — FEB. 11
The Green Hornet The Dilemma Barney’s Version Ong Bak 3 Plastic Planet Ranchero Looking for Palladin The Heart Specialist Every Day Rabbit Hole Burning Palms A Somewhat Gentle Man
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have been given — the mind. Paying attention to detail is vital for this movie. It is not recommended on a night of heavy studying.
It’s always difficult picking out a DVD at the video store. In case you didn’t catch them at the movie theater, be sure to check out the top five movies of 2010.
Inception Lately, Leonardo DiCaprio has pulled off some pretty shocking roles. Inception is no exception. Do you ever wonder what the rest of the world is doing while you’re sleeping? Have your dreams ever been so vivid that you confuse them with reality? What if you could invade other people’s dreams or even plant dreams in others’ heads? Welcome to Inception. DiCaprio plays Cobb, a very proficient thief. Cobb is used to stealing the ideas of others, but this time his job is to plant an idea. Cobb and his team are out to alter the most dangerous gift any of us
Toy Story 3 It is the end of an era for those who grew up wishing for a Buzz Lightyear action figure. The trilogy began in 1995 and 16 years later has come to an end. Woody and his friends go on an adventure that is bigger than Pizza Planet, scarier than Sid’s House and more ruthless than Stinky Pete. This time, the gang is off to Sunnyside Daycare Center. The only thing worse than the terrible 2-year-olds is a strawberry-scented teddy bear with a plan of his own for Woody and the gang. The Expendables Some of the greatest bad boys of all time come together for one big blow-out battle. It may not have been the top grossing film of the year, but with actors like Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Cou-
ture and Steve Austin, who could resist? Stallone plays Barney Ross, leader of the “Expendables.” The group consists of highly trained killers who will do anything for money. The men accept a new mission and head for South America. Once there, the men realize they may be in way over their heads. Their tactics vary, but they must work as a team if they want to survive. This action adventure is full of laughs with the boys we all know and love. The A-Team The f o u r m o s t wanted m e n in the world are at it again. These Iraqi W a r v e t erans can tackle any mission set before them. Meet Hannibal, the leader and most courageous of the foursome. There isn’t a mission out there too crazy for him to take on. Lt. “Faceman” Peck may not be the smartest, but he uses his good looks to get himself out of any situation. Captain H.M. Mur-
dock is an excellent pilot but is also very mentally unstable. B.A. Baracus has one fear: Murdock’s flying. Can these men complete their mission in time to clear their names before the government catches them? Find out in this action-packed comedy starring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper and Jessica Biel.
Despicable Me S t e v e Carell takes on a new role as Gru, a criminal mastermind seeking to be the greatest villain of all time. With many villains fighting for the top spot, it’s up to Gru and his band of tiny yellow minions to take first place. His evil plot takes him to three orphan girls, who play a key role in Gru’s evil plan. Gru adopts the girls and soon learns that parenting is not as easy as it looks. He has a hard shell, but even the most evil of villains has a soft spot. It is difficult to say who Gru has a tougher time battling - the other villains or his own daughters.
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Students strive for change in the new year Students share New Year’s resolutions Kaylee Remington kremingt@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater The second week of the new year is slowly moving along, and New Year’s resolutions, for some, are starting. Some Kent State students may keep them and others may forget and go through bumps along the way. Laura Sellars, sophomore prenursing major, has a New Year’s resolution to be kind to everyone around her — a resolution that isn’t common. She said she has done more work around her house
and wants to show her boyfriend how much she appreciates him. “When I went home for break, I heard a lot of couples from my high school have broken up,” Sellars said. “I just want to show my boyfriend that I appreciate him, and let him know how much he means to me.” Going home for break also meant seeing more of her family, and Sellars wants to show how much she missed them. “Since I see them less, I want them to feel like I’ve grown, and I am thankful for all that they have done for me,” Sellars said. Andre Price, sophomore justice studies major, didn’t really think of any resolutions before the new year, but wants to get back into shape. Price said he thought of a reso-
Hometown favorites Our features staff compiled a list of their favorite places from back home When you live the first 19 years of your life in a specific place, some things become familiar old chums, while others become bitter acquaintances that you would rather forget and ignore. But there was one place in my hometown of Beaver, Pa., that never made the transition to enemy, remaining a friend throughout my life. The Beaver Area Memorial Library wasn’t a huge building. It was a single story (no pun intended) and didn’t house a massive book collection. I still remember the library before it was remodeled. It was smaller than it is now, and the children’s section was not nearly as put together, but I used to love playing with the puzzles. The most important purpose of the library to me was that I had an escape. Being around all those books was a blessing for which I am eternally grateful. It overlooked the Ohio River, and I would sit at a table by the window and read, write or just daydream. Much of my poetry and other ideas were sparked by looking over the river. — Adrienne Savoldi As the cost of movie tickets continues to climb past the $10 mark, North Canton has the solution for anyone looking to see a film on the big screen without putting a dent in their wallets — the dollar theater. When arriving at college, I was stunned to find that not all towns have one of these gems. The theater has 10 screens and shows movies a month or two after their original release. Tickets cost $1.50 Sunday through Thursday and $2.25 on Friday and Saturday. In a city with limited options for what to do on a Saturday night, Cinemark Movies 10 always offers a cheap alternative. — Alison Ritchie
lution for his former girlfriend to break up with her new boyfriend and move on with her life. He said it would make him happy to see that because he doesn’t want her being held down from things she wants to do. Reading more books is the resolution for Rio Vincz, a sophomore middle childhood education major. She thinks all the technology on campus is overwhelming, and he is growing tired of getting e-mails from professors about assignments. “I like being able to hold information in my hands and turn pages instead of reading it on a screen,” Vincz said. “I feel like I am a university student with a book in my hand, as opposed to some kid sitting at
Top 10 New Year’s resolutions that are commonly broken •Lose weight and get fit •Quit smoking •Learn something new •Eat healthier and diet •Get out of debt and save money •Spend more time with family •Travel to new places •Be less stressed •Volunteer •Drink less Source: Time.com home on a computer.” Kaylee Remington is a features correspondent
In 1861, Edward Frauenheim, a German immigrant, brought the Iron City Brewery to the city of Pittsburgh. Named after the era of its time, Iron City represents the industrial era in Pittsburgh as an ironproducing powerhouse. Iron City, to me, represents a brand much better than the average beer. The ever-lasting sweet carbonation acts as a Pittsburgh staple at any sporting event. Tailgating in Pittsburgh without Iron City feels unorthodox. Iron City follows a hometown tradition that will continue to be produced, consumed and appreciated within the city lines. — Julia Floreak
I grew up in a small town where the popular hang out spot was Circle K. When I think about the greatest memories of my hometown, only one thing comes to mind. What I miss most cannot be found in a store or restaurant but right in my own backyard. My friends and I had a bonfire every weekend no matter what the weather was like. On Feb. 9, my friends made a bonfire for my 16th birthday. We all sat out by the fire, roasting marshmallows and telling stories even though it was the middle of winter. It was nothing fancy, and the food was cheap, but those are the nights I will never forget. — Rachel Hagenbaugh
One thing that I can’t get in Kent is Fiori’s Pizza. It is definitely a hole in the wall, but when your pizza is the best on the planet, no bling is required. A steaming slice of Fiori’s pizza is perfectly cheesy, wonderfully greasy with the sweetest sauce and has crust that simply can’t be topped. In Pittsburgh, our parents grew up on it. They gave us a love for it that parallels our love for the Steelers. Italian hospitality is reflected in Fiori’s slogan, which is, “We fix you up”. And that is exactly what they do. So next time you take a trip to the ’Burgh, do not leave without trying Fiori’s. After that, you may never leave at all. — Natalie Moses
Bringing back Arts. Life. Leisure.
Laura Lofgren The Arts. Life. Leisure. section has been an ambiguous section of the Daily Kent Stater ever since I first started writing for it as a correspondent my sophomore year. Each editor has a different vision for it: themes, alternative music, etc. This semester, as the features/A.L.L. editor, I want to bring to you, the students, a weekend guide, as well as intriguing feature stories about students from Kent State, local residents and businesses in the surrounding area. Each week, we’ll have those bar specials that everyone needs to know about, movie previews, museum and art gallery previews and reviews of albums, books, plays and anything else we think is worth mentioning. We’ll also have some stories on health and recreation thrown into the mix. For this week’s section, as an introduction, we did a 10-year wrap-up because our
features staff thought it a good idea to recap a great 10 years in entertainment and art. As the editor, it is my job to listen to what the readers want to read. I appreciate any feedback, good or bad, so that we can make the entertainment section of the Stater as interesting as possible. With that being said, look to the A.L.L. section each Thursday to plan your weekends in and around Kent. See what other students like yourself have accomplished in their years at Kent State. Check out an art gallery (there are quite a few in Kent alone), see that new movie you’ve thought about but weren’t sure how good it would be (our reviews will hopefully help you make a decision) and find some new bands and artists to enjoy in the new year of 2011 (look to Tuesday’s feature section for a Kent State artist with one wild voice).
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he music from the last year that rocked the hardest came from a lineup of familiar faces looking to explore unfamiliar territory. The artists who chose to chase a more sophisticated sound instead of simply repeating themselves seem to have found their muse in new experiences. The artists, all at different stages in their careers (Eminem is rumored to have actually
been invited to the Grammys this year) have been selected for this list based on the accuracy of those artistic leaps of faith and the authenticity of those genre-bending experiments. Although not always as popular as it was this year, sonic exploration can mean the difference between fleeting popularity and longevity. . . just ask Hannah Montana Sr. — Ryan Young
Ray Lamontagne God Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise | August 17 In 1965, when Bob Dylan released “Like A Rolling Stone,” he was starting a movement of music that was lyrically and stylistically juxtaposed to the vapid expanse of sugar-coated pop songs of the day. The way Dylan’s 6-minute epic spat in the faces of his contemporaries, LaMontagne’s “God Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise” hocks a raw, blues-rock lougie in the faces of 2010’s heavily processed chart toppers. “God Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise” was a success in 2010 because it shows artistic maturity in both musical composition and lyrical content. While not desperate for attention with its 1950s, Grand Ole Opry, playbill album cover, Grammy nominations for song of the year (“Beg, Steal, Borrow”) and Best Contemporary Folk Album, “God Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise” sure seem to be turning heads in the right direction.
Eminem Recovery | June 21 Dubiousness intact, Mr. Mathers puts his heart on the line in songs like “25 to Life,” a guttural and final rejection of the fame thrust on him after rising to superstar status. If Common’s groundbreaking “Used to love H.E.R” is the template for extended metaphor in hip-hop, Eminem certainly follows suit, albeit in the midst of his own embellishments. Even though most guest appearance hooks fall flat, like the predictable Nate Dogg drones on “Cinderella Man” and the annoying Rhianna squeaks in “Love the Way you Lie,” Em’s balls-to-thewall honesty (Fuck my last CD that sits in my trash / I’ll be goddamned if another rapper gets in my ass) and his new perspective following a 2007 overdose on Methadone capsules following the slaying of his close friend Proof is what makes this album a truly inspiring recovery.
the black keys Brothers | May 18 Put simply, “Brothers” rocks — something that seems increasingly difficult for new artists. If you’ve been a Black Keys fan for a decent amount of time, you’ll know that, for the most part, “Thickfreakness” sounds like “Rubber Factory” sounds like “Magic Potion.” However, what 2008’s “Attack and Release” lacked in coherence, “Brothers” picks up on with surprising attention to every fuzzed out detail. Tracks like “I’m Not the One” and “Too Afraid to Love You” help refine the hip-hop element the band explored with rap veterans Mos Def and Jim Jones on 2009’s Blackroc album. The Black Keys balance their newfound street cred with the highest amount of saturated commercialism per serving they can get away with on this record. With that balance askew, “Brothers” would have been just another Black Keys record.
big boi Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty | July 5 After three years of label disagreements and slow-but-steady production, the silkier half of the decorated rap duo Outkast finally blasted his solo eargasm. With mentions on top album lists from practically every music news outlet that matters, (even NPR) Big Boi’s solo debut spills over with lush arrangements that border on over-production but still manage to not overshadow his art of storytelling. Big Boi has always been considered the more traditional MC of Outkast, but true to 2010’s theme of maturity, he really puts his imagination on the front line.
John legend and the roots Wake Up | September 21 After years spent trying to prove to fans that he was an “Evolver,” John Legend has gone back to his roots to take you to church, the ballots and possibly down whatever dark, wet alley that conceived James Brown’s “In the Jungle Groove.” There aren’t too many artists that could get away with funk, gospel, blues, reggae, and old school R&B. There are even fewer that could get away with an album of covers. On this record, the socially conscious lyricism of the 60s and 70s reverberates from John Legend’s throat with renewed meaning, and The Roots provide the air-tight backing track that has become their signature.
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Best reads from the past 10 years Adrienne Savoldi
asavoldi@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Most of the books I read, with the exception of certain Harry Potter books, were released when I was still reading “Dear America” and abridged classic literature. Now that I’m older and can appreciate these works of art, many of the books on this list have become some of my favorites. Some books I only added because of their publicity or high sales. Anyway, these are some, but not all, noteworthy books from 2000 to 2010: “The Kite Runner” – Never has the power of family been so emphasized as with this novel written in 2003 by Khaled Hosseini. The protagonist, Amir, an Afghan native, has been treated like royalty his whole life, due to his wealthy father. However, though Amir has all he could want or need, he still feels like he doesn’t have his father’s love. He feels his father cares more for Hassan, the servant boy, than for Amir. Amir sacrifices his friendship with Hassan during a kite running tournament in order to win his father’s affection. Years later, Amir recognizes the horror of his actions and his need to atone for his mistakes. Hosseini also wrote another novel called “A Thousand Splendid Suns,” detailing the life of Afghan women. Harry Potter Books 4 to 7 – My childhood did not end until the morning of July 21, 2007 when I read the last word in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” From the time I was introduced to the Harry Potter books in second grade, they held a special meaning for me that still remains. The stories of the boy wizard are well-known worldwide, both by fans and non-fans alike. Four of the books in this epic series were published in this decade and between the movies, the record sales of the books and the legions of fans who grew up with Harry, the magic lives on. We were, like it or not, the Potter Generation and we will not
neglect to pass these books to our own children. Allow me a moment to mourn my lost childhood. “The Boleyn Inheritance” – Being a rabid fan of Tudor England, I longed to read a Philippa Gregory novel. While looking for her acclaimed novel “The Other Boleyn Girl,” I came across her 2006 novel, “The Boleyn Inheritance.” This book details the life of Anne of Cleves, the fourth wife of Henry VIII; Katherine Howard, cousin of Henry’s second wife, Anne Boleyn and Henry’s fifth wife; and Jane Boleyn, Anne’s sister-in-law. These three women become tangled in political plots to advance some and lower others. For those who aren’t familiar with Henry VIII and his brutal treatment of his wives, read this book. One of my goals for this year is to read “The Other Boleyn Girl” because I’m beginning to love Philippa Gregory as an author. “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” – I felt I needed to wrap up the decade with at least one book from 2010, so here it is. This book was written by Stieg Larsson, a Swedish author, who died after completing three books in a series: “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” “The Girl who Played with Fire” and “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest.” “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” wraps up the trilogy about a girl named Lisbeth who was raped and abused during her teenage years. Lisbeth is finally captured after being on the run for so long, but not before she is hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the head. This book was fascinating because it wove together so many different plots and characters, yet the many dimensions made it more compelling to read. My New Year’s resolution is to read the other two books, but I doubt that will be a problem. So make it your New Year’s resolution to read some of these books, or better yet, find a new book of your own and bring it to this decade. Adrienne Savoldi is a features correspondant
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