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Alex Koch, architecture and urban design graduate student, is asking students and staff about Kent State’s design for the esplanade. He says, “My thesis project is about using technology and social media to engage the community in urban planning.” He plans to submit his project to the City of Kent, Kent State and Urban Design Collaboration.
KSU’s Esplanade goes virtual
Graduate student uses Second Life to start community discussion about renovations Margaret Thompson Daily Kent Stater
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lex Koch’s graduate architecture thesis project is about more than just a great design. He wants to get students involved in planning the extension of the esplanade. “Just because somebody isn’t a designer or an architect doesn’t mean they can’t have really good ideas about how the community could be shaped,” Koch said.
As his thesis project, Koch is investigating the Esplanade extension project between the university and the city of Kent. “There is a plan that Kent State put forward saying that they want to extend [the esplanade] into downtown, but they also want to create this bus depot/hotel/conference center/university building area,” Koch said. He also said the university seeks to make a defined “entrance to campus” through the extension. Koch is using the university’s plan as the basis for his thesis project. He created a virtual section of the renovation area on Second Life, a virtual world online. His thesis calls for students and local residents to view the virtual world at Secondlife.com and then discuss their opinions on a Facebook group titled “Kent State Second Life Project.” Koch said the virtual world is an “experience because you can see what it is like before it is actu-
A bird’s eye view of the proposed Esplanade.
ally built.” “I’m trying to take advantage of Facebook’s discussion boards,” Koch said. After individuals walk through the project on the Second Life site, they can “come back to Facebook and discuss their likes and dislikes.” Koch said he plans to use the suggestions to alter the original plan. Koch, who lives in Cleveland, knows what he would like to see happen with the Esplanade extension, but he is more interested in hearing the opinions of Kent residents. “What I am really hoping is that by the end of the semester, I can get feedback from people and say, ‘This is a very different plan that what you had originally proposed. Here’s what everyone is saying. Take it or leave it, but this is what the students want,’” Koch said. See SECOND LIFE, Page 5
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A character walks down the Second Life version of the proposed esplanade.
On May 6, “The Away From Home Tour” will be USG’s last concert of the year. DRAKE!, K-OS and Francis and the Lights are to perform in the MAC from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. KSU student tickets are $20 and public tickets are $40. Student tickets go on sale, April 12, and
general public tickets go on sale, April 14. Student tickets must be purchased at the M.A.C Center box office, and public tickets will be available at all Ticket Master Outlets. — Michelle Bair
KSU football player stabbed on spring break, punctures lung
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A Kent State football player was stabbed in the back while on vacation over spring break last week. Kent Walker, a freshman linebacker, was injured when he intervened in an altercation, according to the Kent State Athletic Department.
In all, Mikola said the renovations done by the DesignWise Construction Co. cost somewhere between $380,000 and 430,000. “It’s amazing, this transformation, and only in a matter of about four weeks,” he said. Mikola, who is in charge of all staff hiring, said of the 30 employees already hired, the majority of them are students. The atmosphere of the college town is something Sankar said he believes will help the business thrive. “We basically want to be all home run,” Sankar said. Mikola said that in addition to his manager position there will also be several managers-incharge that will be promoted up from store staff; something he says is unique to Five Guys. “We look for someone with not only the best personality but also the work ethic,” he said. “It’s a hundred percent standby. A lot of places say they have that, but we actually do.” Mikola said he looks forward to the store’s opening and working with his new staff. Contact public affairs reporter Erin Dean at edean1@kent.edu React to this story and more at Kentwired.com
Food assistance requests rise in Portage County
Flash Fest 2010 to feature Cobra Starship, 3OH!3, Travis McCoy lage, along with several games and prizes. Bands in the line-up include: Cobra Starship, 3OH!3, Travis McCoy, I Fight Dragons and the 2010 Battle of the Bands winner, which will be announced after the finals next Wednesday. Tickets are free.
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The new Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurant on East Main Street opens this week.
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As the end of the semester slowly approaches, Undergraduate Student Government has a few big-named artists in store for Kent State. Flash Fest 2010 presents “The Too Fast For Love Tour” at 5:30 p.m. on April 29 in Manchester field. mtvU will be bringing it’s music and film vil-
Five Guys Burgers and Fries will open its newest location this week in Kent on Main Street, just in time to welcome students home from spring break. The Five Guys location is familiar to Kent residents and students as it used to be Susan’s Coffee and Tea. Wholesome Burger, the exclusive franchisee of Five Guys, purchased the building after the coffee shop closed. Shortly after, Wholesome Burger co-CEOs Raji Sankar and Randhir Sethi hired Matthew Mikola as the new Five Guys general manager. Mikola, a 2001 graduate of Kent State, has worked in the restaurant industry for the last 17 years, 11 of which he was a general manager for different restaurants, including Kent’s Bob Evans. “We’re really pleased to have him on board,” Sankar said. “His is just a fantastic story, too -- a former Kent student now running the Five Guys. We’re very excited.” Mikola began his training at Five Guys in Mayfield while the Kent location underwent renovations. This past fall, DesignWise Construction Co. of Cleveland worked on the exterior renovations, such as the parking lot and exterior painting. In the winter the company started the interior renovations. People who frequented Susan’s Coffee and Tea might be surprised with the transformation. Red and white tiles line the walls -- part of the Five Guys corporate look. Mikola said they had hoped to keep some of the original woodwork in the building, but the strict corporate rules for Five Guys appearance limited them to black, white and red.
Walker was “being a good Samaritan and in the wrong place at the wrong time,” according to a release by the department. Walker, 22, is out of the hospital, but will miss the team’s spring practices and spring game April 30. He suffered a punctured lung but is expected to make a
full recovery in time for summer workouts and the fall season. Walker, a Kittanning, Pa., native, will not face disciplinary action. Walker would not comment on the incident. — Brad Tansey
The number of Portage County families seeking food assistance was greater in 2009 than the previous two years. The data from Empower Portage, a group seeking to end poverty in Portage County, showed an increase in requests for assistance every month last year. Researchers are trying to figure out how to provide the best nutritional options for families in a system with issues.
Multiple factors involved Members of Kent State’s School of Education, Health and Human Services have looked into what lowincome residents are eating. Natalie Caine-Bish, associate professor of health sciences, performs research in community nutrition education at Kent State. She said her work focuses on “trying to figure out what people are eating, why they eat it and how we can intervene.” Caine-Bish said the types of food people eat affect community nutrition among the impoverished. The difference in the types of food consumed by different economic classes has to do with cost, and refined grains cost less than whole grains. “We definitely see a lower fruit and vegetable consumption,” she said. “The high intake of refined grains is the main thing.”
Caine-Bish said food insecurity also relates to community nutrition. She said she typically sees food insecurity at or right below the poverty line. “At the beginning of the month, they have money for food, but at the end of the month, they don’t have enough,” she said. When families’ have a surplus of food at the beginning of the next month, Caine-Bish said they “eat, eat, eat.” “It isn’t just the types of food, but also the cycle,” she said.
Need for assistance on the rise
Caine-Bish said that several programs in Portage County have seen increases in the number of people seeking help. She said that the Women, Infants and Children program (WIC) has seen an increase in services to Portage County. WIC provides supplemental food to pregnant and postpartum women. Aside from government-sponsored programs, private organizations have also seen a spike in food requests. One of several resources for people seeking help is the United Way. Erin Dunbar has worked with the organization for 22 years. She said the past two decades at United Way of Portage County have had fluctuations in the number of people in need of help, and the changes related to changes in the economy. The organization launched 211 Portage in 2003 so community members could call 2-1-1 to find out more about giving or receiving help through United Way.
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Di Paolo looks to future at Bowman Breakfast Speech calls for action to keep KSU on the rise Lydia Coutré
Daily Kent Stater Record Courier editor Roger Di Paolo reflected on Kent State’s past and expressed hopes for its future in his speech at yesterday’s semi-annual Bowman Breakfast. The breakfast began at 7:30 a.m. followed by a program at 8 a.m. where Di Paolo delivered his speech, “A Plea for Audacity: 100 Years.” Both the university and the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce celebrate their centennials this year.
Di Paolo, who has worked on the staff of the Record Courier since 1977, discussed the numerous challenges local leaders had to overcome when founding Kent State. “I’m sure they were all well aware of what Kent lacked,” Di Paolo said. “More importantly though, they focused their attention and the communities on what Kent had to offer.” Di Paolo said he thanks the perseverance of Kent State’s founders for its existence today after they fought for one of the two normal schools the state planned to charter. “There were people in Kent who thought this village with two bickering city governments, a network of muddy roads and no sewage sys-
tem might be an ideal site for one of those schools,” Di Paolo said. He said he wants to see people focus less on what they can’t do, but more on how they can make things happen in order to make and keep Kent State a prominent university. “After years of hearing people ask ‘What happened to Kent?’ isn’t it wonderful to hear them saying ‘What’s happening in Kent?’” Di Paolo said. President Lester Lefton said Di Paolo is a “forward-looking historian” and praised his speech. “I thought it was one of the best Bowman Breakfast speeches I’ve heard since I came to Kent,” he said. Sherriff Dave Doak said he has been attending the Bowman Break-
fast since he began his law enforcement career and said the speech was “outstanding.” “It was interesting that he looked to the future,” Doak said. “It was a step ahead.” He said he asks the city and university to continue their perseverance and “audacity” in moving forward as a community. “Kent wouldn’t be Kent without Kent State,” Di Paolo said. “And Kent State wouldn’t be Kent State without Kent.” Contact news correspondent Lydia Coutré at lcoutre@kent.edu. React to this story and more at
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7.7 earthquake strikes in Indonesia
658 rescuers race to reach 32 trapped in China mine
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A 7.7 earthquake shook Indonesia’s northwest island of Sumatra early Wednesday, prompting a brief tsunami warning and sending residents rushing for higher ground. There were no immediate reports of widespread damage. The quake struck at 5:15 a.m. local time and was centered 125 miles northwest of Sibolga in Sumatra at a depth of 28.6 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It had earlier said the quake measured 7.8. The Indonesia Meteorology and Geophysics Agency and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu issued tsunami warnings following the quake, but lifted them two hours later. “So far no damage or casualties have been reported and the situation is under control,” Aceh Governor Irwandi Yusuf said. At least five strong aftershocks measuring up to 5.2 were recorded, the meteorology agency said. The quake, which struck as people in the region were preparing for morning prayers, caused panic in North Sumatra’s capital of Medan and other cities in the region. Electricity was cut in Medan and Banda Aceh, provincial capital of Aceh. A 2004 tsunami triggered by a magnitude-9.2 earthquake in the same region killed 230,000 people in a dozen countries on the Indian Ocean basin.
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XIANGNING, China (AP) — A dangerous gas buildup and narrow shafts stalled rescue efforts Tuesday for the remaining 32 miners trapped in a Chinese coal mine with no signs of life, as euphoria faded from the previous day’s stunning rescue of 115 workers after more than a week underground. The recovery of six bodies also dimmed hopes. Rescue work stretched into its 10th day but met a new challenge as toxic, highly combustible gas seeped into the mine, reaching levels a rescue spokesman said were “impermissible.” Efforts to pump out enough water for rescuers to enter were hindered by tunnels too narrow for large pumps to be installed. The grim outlook came after Monday’s dramatic rescues at the Wangjialing mine in the northern province of Shanxi. The 115 miners survived for eight days underground by eating sawdust, tree bark, paper and even coal. Some strapped themselves to the walls of the shafts with their belts to avoid drowning while they slept. By Tuesday, there had been no new signs of life from those still trapped, said rescue headquarters spokesman Liu Dezheng. Asked if he was hopeful for their
survival, Liu said, “I can only say that we are exerting all efforts.” Rescuers were taking precautions to prevent explosions and to improve ventilation in the mine. Liu did not refer to a specific gas, but coal seams release large amounts of methane, which is highly combustible, and other dangerous gases. The trapped workers were in three different spots in the mining shafts that were inaccessible because of the flooding, China Central Television reported. Pumping was difficult because some parts of the underground passages are too narrow for large pumps, Liu said. The survivors have been hospitalized in the nearby city of Hejin under tight security, with wards guarded by paramilitary police. Sixty survivors were taken by a special chartered train to the provincial capital, Taiyuan, in the morning. More details emerged of the miners’ survival. State television interviewed a miner who sent up one of the first signs of life last week by tying an iron wire to a drill rod. “I wanted to send a signal to people above ground,” Gong Changzhong told CCTV from his hospital bed. “When we heard the sound of drilling coming from above, we were really excited. I said, ‘They must be trying to save us.’ So I took the
wire and tied it to a box, maybe it fell off. It had a message telling them to send a phone down so we could talk to them.” The official Xinhua News Agency cited an unnamed worker who said he and more than 20 others huddled on a wooden platform they had built and tried to row out on makeshift rafts. Many chewed on bits of paper they found floating in the water or even on pieces of coal to stave off hunger. A total of 153 miners had been trapped since March 28, when workers digging tunnels broke into a water-filled abandoned shaft. A preliminary investigation last week found the mine’s managers ignored water leaks before the accident. The rescue was rare good news for China’s mining industry, the deadliest in the world, where accidents killed 2,631 coal miners last year. That’s down from 6,995 deaths in 2002, the most dangerous year on record. “For the past eight days, I couldn’t eat, I couldn’t sleep, I was so worried,” said Tang Aiming, whose brothers Aijun and Aichun were pulled out Monday. “We didn’t believe they were all right at first until we heard Aijun’s voice on the phone,” Tang said. “The first thing he said was. ‘I am safe now. It’s all right.’”
Job fair opens windows for upcoming graduates Event to take place today in Student Center Ballroom Megan Dunick
Daily Kent Stater Networking, experience and informational are the three words Robin Pijor uses when describing the Spring Job and Internship Fair held from noon to 4:00 p.m. today in the Student Center Ballroom. “It’s a good opportunity for students to network,” said Pijor, the Career Services assistant director. “They get the chance to meet with an employer face-toface and have that experience to sell themselves.” Current Kent State students and alumni are invited to attend this free annual event in order to gain networking experience among the 68 companies registered. Attendees are recommended to dress professionally, take efficient notes and research each employer ’s company before coming. Students and alumni will have the opportunity to speak with each company, all while pitching their professional qualities and skills. “One of the bad things candidates sometimes do is go up to the employer and ask what they
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Monday n Allen D. Walker, 23, of Kent was charged with criminal trespassing at the 900 block of Carlisle Court. n Anthony S. DiSanza, 18, of Akron was
as a company do,” Pijor said. “Doing research is so important and in the end, it looks good to the employer. They want to see what initiative was taking ahead of time.” Students and alumni can go to the Career Service Web site, www.career.kent.edu, and view the current registered companies. Each company has a link where a description of the organization is given along with the organizations URL. Many employers at the fair will be offering full-time positions that require degrees as well as internship positions. The Job and Internship Fair is a flexible event, and attendees can come and go as they please. While most of the employers stay at the event for the full four hours, there are some who tend to leave early. “Hopefully students and alumni are starting this process sooner rather than later,” Pijor said. “This event gives attendees the opportunity to get out and talk to many employers at one time while getting a feel for interaction with the employers.” Contact ROTC reporter Megan Dunick at mdunick@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
charged with criminal trespassing at the 900 block of Carlisle Court. n Shane H. Pardee, 24, of Ravenna was charged with public intoxication at the 300 block of South Water Street. Tuesday James V. Wade, 24, of Stow was charged with drunken driving at the intersection of Stow Street and Haymaker Parkway. n
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Monday Theft was reported at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. n Disorderly conduct was reported at Fletcher Hall. n
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SUMMARY: It’s no question that the intersection of Fairchild Avenue, Crain Avenue and Route 43 has caused headaches. The city of Kent is working to fix it, but unfortunately, things will get worse before they get better.
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A headache, but a necessity Anyone who frequently travels along Route 43 North has no doubt taken note of the ongoing construction near the Crain Avenue Bridge. According to a Kent city brochure, the intersection surrounding the bridge is the most congested intersection in Summit and Portage counties. And all this construction is aiming to help fix the problem. So when it’s all said and done, this construction will be a good thing. What we now know is the Crain Avenue Bridge will become a pedestrian walkway, and the intersection will be eliminated. A new bridge — Fairchild Bridge — will connect North Water Street and State Route 43. Construction has been going on from time to time during this academic year. But students returning from spring break may have noticed that now it’s in full swing. Starting March 29, traffic was restricted to one lane on Route 43 North. Starting April 15, it will be restricted to one lane going
south, too. All the while, temporary pavement is being built, so come May 5, when traffic will be directed to that pavement, and Fairchild Avenue, between Hudson Road and 43, will close. It sounds like a headache, and it really is. It’s not just the fact that many people use these roads as a way to get to and from Streetsboro or Stow — it’s the fact that there’s no quick way to get around the construction. We’re glad the city is building temporary pavement on 43 instead of shutting it all down completely, but it will only help so much. The already-bad congestion will increase even more. Local business owners have also expressed concern about the state of their businesses during this time of construction. If people can’t easily and quickly get to them, how will they fare? Patrons can do their part by setting aside a few extra
minutes for the commute instead of just not going there. It’d be a shame to see places like Digger’s lose revenue during this long, but necessary, construction period. The good thing is those who will still be around the area when the project is completed in 2012 will have a much better experience navigating their way through that area. Things like this take time. And we hope the city and motorists will be able to reach a mutual understanding. For the city, we hope they will be as efficient as possible in getting the project completed on schedule. For the motorists, we hope they’ll realize the necessity of this project and be patient while the city completes it. The above editorial is the consensus opinion of the Daily Kent Stater editorial board whose members are listed to the left. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
DON WRIGHT’S VIEW DID YOU KNOW? On this day in 1994, Rwandan armed forces killed 10 Belgian peacekeeping officers in a successful effort to discourage international intervention in the genocide that had begun only hours earlier. — History.com
How the Tea Party could make more sense OK, so I’m sure you’ve at least heard of them as the raving lunatics who spit on congressmen and watch Fox News after church on Sunday. One of the more popular notions is that they march around carrying barely legible signs with grammar that would embarrass a fourth grader. And of course, who could forget the stereotype of most being backwoods hicks with no very strong understanding of whatever it is they protest about, and that Sarah Palin is the captain who bravely directs their loony voyage to nowhere. This is the Tea Party in the United States. It is a hodgepodge of activists with no clear agenda other than to limit the size of government, mostly consisting of dissatisfied Republicans, Independents and even a small percentage of conservative Democrats. Most are middle-class working adults over the age of 40 who are fed up with big government spending. They don’t like Obama and they don’t like anything he does. Defining any clearer what the Tea Party is can be difficult, considering a lack of official leadership and no identifiable platform. The most reliable Web site I could find, teapartyrevolution.com, has a “platform” tab, but upon clicking it all I found was a copy of the Bill of Rights and a statement that their platform is currently being refined. The page hasn’t been updated since 2009. Tragically, this minority group of activists receives a brutal amount of criticism simply because of its cheesy name and ignorant politics. Respectively, they do have a valid point, as broad as it may be. Our government rules us rather than us ruling our government. How true. However, the chaotic, unorganized movement combined with few members appearing knowledgeable enough to be taken seriously creates a lack of credibility. Hence, the movement is blown off as a bunch of old, middleAmerica, yuppie whackos who congregate around D.C., funded by their unemployment checks, to complain about issues they haven’t fully begun to comprehend. Last September, the G20 summit was held in Pittsburgh. G20 is basically a meeting of 20 of the world’s most influential elites who get together to talk about money. No one knows for sure what goes on behind closed doors, which are secured with a few thousand police officers in riot gear. But the popular consensus is that they’re trying to turn all of us, including our government, into itty-bitty pawns that serve their interest. Anyway, these meetings draw a considerable amount of grass-
Garrison Ebie roots protesting from libertarians, anarchists, socialists, etc. For ideologies that don’t support exploitation, that’s the place to be. However, last September, I couldn’t find one report of Tea Party activists being present at G20. If they really want something to yell and scream about, seriously, G20 is where to go. Maybe the overflow of cops and dirty hippies scared them away. I mention G20 because I believe that Tea Party activists can faithfully relate to the more extreme activism of the dirty hippy crowd that organizes against more complicated social issues than just big government. But unfortunately, considering the Tea Party’s core supporters are around 45 to 50 years old and have mortgages, children and a developed American lifestyle to deal with, the two factions might as well be polar opposites despite their similar interests. What is truly sad is that the dumbed-down version of protest that the Tea Party is known for is the one getting all the media attention. Organized protest advocating the same general purpose happens every day around the world and it receives little to no coverage at all, mainly because those involved are usually considered violent youth who just want to topple the system for the hell of it. If only the Tea Party advocated more specific purposes that inevitably result in the rise of the over-sized government they oppose, then we would maybe see some changes. Protesting against WTO, NAFTA and the Federal Reserve is usually a job left to the more experienced activist, but in order for me to take the Tea Party seriously, this group needs to start attacking from the bottom up. I think it’s great that a growing number of Americans are beginning to see through the veil of corruption and lies, but they really need to work in tandem and be educated by those who were there all along. Garrison Ebie is a senior electronic media major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at gebie@kent.edu. React to this story and more at
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The imperfect family There was a party at my house on Sunday. No, not a five-keg, barbecue outside, slipand-slide party, but a family party. It was a celebration of Easter for my mother. It was a remembrance (though belated) of Passover for my father. It was a birthday for my brother. And so the family arrived. My brother from law school was down in the kitchen with his cynical comedy. My 96-year-old grandma relaxed on the couch and enjoyed the presence of seeing another birthday for my brother. My uncle from Indiana, a real-life Socrates, argued every statement and fact of the afternoon. My other grandma, tired from a move from her old house to a new apartment, wondered where the past 30 years had gone. My other uncle from Cleveland rode up in a sleek new Audi, shades down around his nose. My aunt, who has lived a life of constant sorrow, looked up and smiled at me as she climbed the stairs. My other brother, for whom the birthday celebration was for, paced from one end of the house to the other, waiting to open the presents. And, of course, my mother and father, who embraced this crazy family that has been put together through the grace of their love. Thus, the celebration began. Food was placed on the table and hungry mouths lapped it up. Presents were opened and the fresh aroma of coffee lingered throughout the house. Stories danced between the present and the past. I heard the story of my uncle who was just down in St. Augustine flying old World War II fighters, reenacting the horror of war in a game of fun. The conversation directed to the newly
David Busch passed health care bill. “It’s just a skeleton. Nobody knows what it means,” argued my uncle, the one who arrived in the Audi. “But who actually wrote the bill?” asked my Socratic uncle. “As a country, we have institutionalized insurance companies. Many were screaming ‘I don’t want the government in my health care.’ Well, I don’t want the corporation in mine.” “But something had to be done,” argued my parents, both seasoned workers in health care. Conversations got intense as my Socratic uncle brought up the Israel-Palestine conflict. “The land takeover by Israel,” my uncle argued, “is a root cause of the problems there.” I agreed. “Most wars fought there by America was influenced and engineered by AIPAC,” my uncle went on to say. I didn’t agree. My father, head down, left the room. He heard enough. My 96-year-old Jewish grandma, leaned over at the front of the table and said, “You have gone too far.” And then the party died down. My uncle in his Audi sped out, a quick handshake and he was off to go ride his horse. My brother was off to the library to study law. My birthday brother raced off to the nearest bar to celebrate. Both of my grandmas went home.
My Socratic uncle relaxed by the pond. And I drove off to Cleveland — Little Italy to be exact — to drop off my aunt. Holidays are holidays. Some do it because it is a celebration of beliefs. Others do it because they have become the socially and culturally accepted celebrations of this country. Regardless of why, families gather on holidays. My family is an interesting mix of backgrounds. My father’s side, with its Ashkenazi Jewish beliefs, believing with each ritual. My mother’s side with her Catholic background filled mostly with skeptics. Each side is filled with its own great history. I sit in my living room in 2010 connected to this extensive history that stretches back to the ghetto walls of Latvia to the hat industry of Great Britain to the Russian lines of World War I. With different histories come different beliefs and interpretations of life. Sometimes they clash. Sometimes they fuse. That is family. It is glorious, but it is not perfect. And so when people gather in celebrations such as Easter or Passover, perhaps the celebration isn’t just a celebration of belief but also a celebration of family. This past Sunday I celebrated my imperfect family with its differing beliefs and histories, its conspiracy theories and flashy cars and its overpowering love that somehow transcends it all. David Busch is a senior psychology and history major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at dbusch@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
Speaking out against the war on youth Throughout history the youth of this nation have rarely shied away from the opportunity to lead progressive cultural movements. Ten years after D.C. voters approved the use of medical marijuana by a substantial 69 percent, the district has finally seen movement on the legislation. This makes it the perfect time for the youth to go one step further and take action once again. Now you may be thinking one of two things: “Dude, that is some exciting stuff,” or “This is going to lead to a slippery slope of legalization for recreational use.” Wherever you may fall on the issue, the fact of the matter is that for our generation, there are simply more pros than cons for complete legalization. Of the 800,000 American busted for possession of marijuana each year, 74 percent are under the age of 30; actually, one out of every four of these people are 18 or under, according to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (better known as NORML). It seems that the war on drugs is becoming a war on youth, tainting the futures of thousands of people our age by branding their files with drug charges that will remain on their records for the rest of their lives. With prisons becoming increasingly crowded, it is best that we leave whatever space is available to actual criminals, not
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young, harmless marijuana users who have committed a crime with absolutely no victims and no violence. No matter how you feel about the drug itself, I think it is fair to conclude that marijuana arrests are adversely affecting our generation. In a 2007 study, around 14.4 million Americans admitted to using marijuana at least once in the month before they were surveyed, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. It is time we face the music and see that society is naturally progressing toward legalization. So what are we going to do about it? Some will try to fight the trend, but we need to realize is that this is a petty crime not worth the punishment. In the words of Gandhi, we should demand that those who are oppressed be a part of their own liberation. Our generation needs to step up to the plate and lead the movement to full legalization, rather than continue with the norm that is locking up our fellow students. Hardly a week goes by without The Hatchet reporting in the Crime Log a
marijuana-related offense, many of which are referred to the Metropolitan Police Department. This, on top of the two major drug busts that occurred this past semester involving several GW students, makes me think that at some point we need to stop and ask ourselves a crucial question: why are we trying to prohibit a widely common practice that has heavily influenced parts of our culture? We need to start talking. Talk to others about how prohibition disproportionately and adversely impacts our generation. Or talk about how the policy limits our opportunities at economic and academic success and has repercussions that will affect people for the rest of their lives. Or talk about how prohibition causes users of marijuana to interact and befriend pushers of other illegal, actually dangerous drugs. Essentially, it is up to us to get the message out. It is time we take on the role of leading progressive movements and fight for what is in our best interest. The above column by Gabrielle Friedman was originally published April 5 by George Washington University. Content was made available by Uwire.com. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
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Second Life
KSU’s Esplanade goes virtual Several dozen people have already joined Koch’s Facebook group to share their opinions on the extension plan. The Facebook group indicates that Koch’s plan is simply for his thesis and holds no guarantee that it will become a reality. However, he said his professors at the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative are the local architects working with the original plan, and they are genuinely interested in his findings. “What I can do is present Kent State with my findings,” Koch said. Koch’s architectural adviser, David Jurca, explained the requirements for Koch’s thesis. Jurca said fall-semester students “get the opportunity to craft a thesis question.” For Koch, this involved researching various virtual games in which to create his project. “A lot of it was filtering video games,” Koch said. “The idea is that you can look at a TV screen, you can look at a monitor and, in your head, you can actually go in that space,” Koch said. He is working to answer the question of how virtual architecture affects an individual’s thoughts on it. Jurca said his role as adviser is to help Koch “hone in on design and decisions.” While Jurca said architects do use tools to show their plans in virtual landscapes, he’s never seen it specifically used as Koch is using it — to “help public dialogue” before construction.
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Jurca said in the spring semester, students implement their research. For Koch, this is setting up the Second Life site and Facebook page, where “other people can come in and talk to others and experience the design before it is built.” At the end of the semester, Koch will report on his findings and present his proposal for a changed plan. He will graduate in May with a master’s in architecture and urban design. “Kent State is expanding,” Koch said, “and if students can influence that and tell Kent what they want, I think ultimately it would have a much more successful project.” Contact features correspondent Margaret Thompson at mthomp49@ kent.edu. React to this story and more at
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Join the Facebook group “Kent State Second Life Project.” nSign up for an account in Second Life at www.secondlife.com. n Visit sl.kent.edu/start.php to request access Kent State’s Second Life site. nOnce you’ve been given access, search “Kent State Second Life Project” on the Second Life site. Or visit slurl.com/secondlife/Kent%20 State%20University2/199/122/28. It will automatically open Second Life and take you straight to the Koch’s project. n Explore the virtual world and discuss your thoughts on the Facebook group page. n
FOOD CHOICES Food assistance requests rise in Portage County “In the last two years, we’ve seen a real increase in people calling,” Dunbar said. “The need for food has more than doubled in those two years.” In addition to help with food, the 211 program also provides services in health care, basic needs, community services and income security. Dunbar said United Way’s call volume increased by 35 percent in 2008 and 19.4 percent in 2009. “We have noticed in the first couple months of 2010 that we’ve seen a lower increase,” Dunbar said. “We have to really look to see if that continues.”
SNAPS linked to weight gain Researchers have found that women using the federal food stamp program are more likely to be overweight than nonusers. The federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assis-
tance Program, commonly known as “food stamps,” helps provide the needy with adequate amounts of food. Jay Zagorsky, a researcher at the Ohio State University and coauthor of the study, said the program helps fight hunger but may unintentionally encourage weight gain among women. A summary of Zagorsky’s findings on Ohio State’s Research Communications Web site stated that males on the SNAP program did not show significantly higher body mass indexes. The body mass index, or BMI, is a measurement based on a person’s weight and height. Zagorsky said the interviews in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth study that he worked on consisted of about one hour of questioning, so there wasn’t time to ask about particular food choices. “While I agree that high-fat and high-sodium foods are cheaper than fresh vegetables and fruit, my survey and research do not know what specific types of food people are buying,” Zagorsky said via email. Contact public affairs reporter Bo Gemmell at dgemmell@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
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FOOTBALL Flashes led by depth, experience
WR Tyshon Goode Martin was quick to praise Tyshon Goode for his 2009 performance. The sophomore led the team with 53 catches for 755 yards and five touchdowns in just eight starts as a freshman. Martin said he expects Goode to improve those marks in 2010. “We need to keep improvi n g a t t h e w i d e re c e i v e r position and I think Tyshon Goode really stepped up and had a great year last year,” Martin said. “We need him to keep coming forward as a leader.” Martin also mentioned junior Sam Kirkland as a possible impact player at wide receiver.
Defense LB Cobrani Mixon Senior linebacker Cobrani Mixon will sit out spring drills to recover from offseason knee surgery, but that doesn’t worry Martin. He said some of the most competition for starting jobs will be at linebacker, but Mixon is the only sure thing the Flashes have at the position. Mixon led Kent State with 108 total tackles last season. He also had three sacks, seven pass defenses and two fumble recoveries en route to making the All-MAC First Team.
S Brian Lainhart Senior Safety Brian Lainhart had almost half of his team’s 15 interceptions in 2009. His seven interceptions not only led the conference but were good to rank him fourth nationally. With 15 career interceptions, Lainhart ranks second among active players in the country and is only four away from tying the school record.
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As a freshman last season, Spencer Keith started six games and played in 10 games for Kent State, throwing for 2,147 yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. However, injuries sidelined Keith, which gave Giorgio Morgan, the Flashes’ starter
to begin the season, a chance to step in. While Martin said Keith is the starter going into spring drills, the team will have an “open competition” at quarterback. Martin said prep school transfer Cedric McCloud is also in the competition for the starting job. At the recruiting class press conference in February, Martin said about McCloud: “I haven’t seen a guy throw a ball like this since I coached (Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback) David Garrard back at Eastern Carolina.” “Even though Spencer is the number one quarterback, this is going to be an open competition where everybody will get a chance,” Martin said “The other guys will get to work with the first offense also, particularly Giorgio Morgan who’s played in a lot of games himself.”
First-year impact players CB Darius Polk
Redshirt freshman Darius Polk was high on Martin’s list of impact players last season. Martin said he intended on playing Polk as a true freshman, but a broken collarbone forced Polk to receive a redshirt and sit out a season. Martin said he has the same expectations of Polk this season, mentioning him as a possible starter at cornerback. “We were really high on Darius Polk going into last season but unfortunately he broke his collar bone, so I think he’s got a chance to really step up and be a productive player this year.”
WR Ed Cazanave
Redshirt freshman Ed Cazanave, a 6-2 wide receiver from Dallas, Ga., may step in as a big weapon in Kent State’s passing game. Martin said Cazanave’s height and speed will give him an opportunity to get consistent playing time. “(Cazanave) was somebody that we redshirted last year hoping he could come in the next season and do something good for us,” Martin said. “He’s someone we think will do some special things for us too.” The Flashes will hold 15 spring practices over the next three weeks culminating in the annual Spring Game on April 30. Contact sports editor Cody Francis at cfranci1@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
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Student parents have options at KSU CDC, WRC can help families find resources Mariana Silva
Daily Kent Stater If it wasn’t for her aunt who told her about Kent State, Erica Williams, 25, a student and a mother of a 5-yearold girl, wouldn’t be a pre-medicine junior at the university today. Like other student parents, Williams didn’t know Kent State offered resources to help students, faculty and staff with parenting. But four years ago, she learned all about what is available to her and her daughter at Kent State. “It has its challenges, definitely. We are not the traditional students, but it’s OK,” Williams said. “Things don’t work out all the time like you wanted, but you just make the best of it. “And having a support system is key; having a place that you are going to be able to go and somebody understands what it means to be a mom and a student.” The Women’s Resource Center, the Center for Adult and Veteran Services and the Child Development Center offer support to those who, like Williams, are students, parents and workers. Williams started at Kent State as a student member of the Literacy and Independence for Family Education (LIFE) program, where she learned how to balance the responsibilities of being a single mother and a stu-
dent. She is now a mentor at the program and helps others to deal with the same issues she had as a mother going to college. Heather Adams, director of the Women’s Resource Center, said although the center doesn’t offer programs for parents, it helps them find the resources they need at the university or close by. The center offers free consultation and books about parenting, and it also provides pump stations for mothers who are breastfeeding and attending college or working at the university. “Our center is about getting information and resources to people,” Adams said. “We are about connecting people with resources.” Some of the programs the WRC can direct students, faculty and staff members to are the Child Development Center and the Center for Adult and Veteran Services. The CDC, which offers childcare, works as a laboratory to students majoring in early childhood education, said Pamela Hutchins, co-coordinator of the Children’s Program at the CDC. The center, whose services are not free to faculty, staff or students, offers care to 135 children from 18 months to 5 years old and follows the university’s calendar. Hutchins said students are one of the largest groups seeking the center’s help and that most of them receive financial assistance from the Ohio Department of Jobs and Families Services to pay for childcare. While childcare is a great resource
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for parents, it’s not the only resource students need, said Rachel Anderson, director of the Center for Adult and Veteran Services. “You can get childcare benefits while you are in the classroom and that’s excellent,” Anderson said. “But when do you study?” Besides offering help to locate resources in the area, such as childcare and childcare assistance, the center provides academic boot camps and study rooms to help students succeed as students and as parents. While parents attend workshops, babysitting is provided through a partnership between the Center for Adult and Veteran Services and the College of Education, Health and Human Services. At the center, students can also sign up for the LIFE program, which assists up to 10 single parent-students during their first year at Kent State as parents. The program is assisting six single mothers and seven children this year. No single father has ever signed up for the program, Anderson said. “They are people you see in class and you wouldn’t know they have
children in day care,” Anderson said. “Single parents do go to school.” Like Williams, single parents who graduate from LIFE can become mentors to the program and help other single parents in their first year as students and parents. “Single parents want to meet other parents and they need some help to jump start their academics,” Anderson said. “It can be a real struggle.” Anderson said all LIFE students live at Allerton Student and Family housing complex, which is another resource families and single parents can take advantage of while taking classes at Kent State. “In order for it to be a living and learning community, you have to live and learn together,” Anderson said. “The students who are impacted by the LIFE program aren’t only the parents but also students in these other classes.” The apartments are available only to legally married couples or to single parents who have at least one dependent child living with her or him. “We can do it like everybody else,” Williams said. “Just because you have a child, that does not mean you can’t go to college. No one should get in your mind that if you have a child that automatically limits your options of what you can do.” Contact diversity reporter Mariana Silva at msilva1@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
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Renovating the side of the Student Center, a campus construction worker operates a piece of heavy machinery.
Open house today in Bowman The political science department is hosting an open house from noon to 2:30 p.m. today in Bowman Hall Room 202. Julie Mazzei, assistant political science professor, said the open house is for students to meet professors, graduate students and other majors while enjoying free food. She said this is an opportunity for students to ask any questions related to political science, whether they be about classes to take or how to get a job. “It’s not a formal sit-down thing. It’s perfect for stopping by in between classes,” Mazzei said.
Michael Ensley, assistant political science professor, said there will also be a Kent State graduate student and professor to talk about working in the political science career field. “One of our main objectives (is) what you can do with a political science degree,” Ensley said. Ensley said students understand the government and politics but are baffled as to what political science truly is. He said students can talk about this and get a better idea of what they can do after graduation. — Jennifer Shore
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Today’s birthday (4/7/10) Conditions in your life call for a lot more self-assertiveness. You will continue to have responsibilities to others, but independent work becomes a powerful tool in meeting outside demands. Balance passion with partnership duties. 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 -- You’ll have more control if you can identify opportunities and allow an associate to present them. Less immediate credit and more success works for you. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -Today is an 8 -- You find yourself thrust into a philosophical argument. The easiest way may not be the best way. Remember your commitments.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 5 -- Bend to your partner’s wishes, but don’t break. The feelings you tend to suppress should be expressed, either now or in the near future.
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STUDENTS Go to www.kentcribs.com for more rental listings! LANDLORDS! Get your rental listed for FREE on www.kentcribs.com. Call 330-6722586! Kent- Quiet 1, 2&3 bedroom. $500, $590 and $750. 330-677-5577 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available for fall semester. We pay everything except electric. 330-678-0972. Kent - 4 BR, 2 BA House $1300/mo. 5th Ave., August 1, Dishwasher, A/C. 330-310-3084 colleen.belan@att.net Available Fall: Triplex, each unit 3 Bedrooms, 1 bath, large yard. $800. (440) 953-8687 www.yourhomerental.com Available Fall 2010. Act now! Looking for 5 responsible students for newly renovated university townhome. Call after 8pm (440) 622-3630. Very Clean, quiet 2 bedroom, 1 bath, gas, heat, water, appliances included. Available May 1. 330-760-1884 Kent—Nice House Close to Campus and Downtown, 6/7 people, Available Fall 330-297-6539 Oak Haven Condo! Very close to campus! (S. Lincoln St.) Now renting for Fall. 2 bedroom,1.5 baths Assigned parking, water, trash & heat paid! $735/month + electric. Accepting Visa/MC 330-554-1245
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 5 -- This could be a stressful day. Accept the challenge to transform gloom into gentle spring sunshine. Everyone benefits from your effort.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- To maintain your creative edge, listen to your heart. If that gets confusing, make a list of pros and cons. You need to make a decision. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 6 -- Work within your emotional comfort zone to avoid associates who challenge your authority. There’s no need to be on the cutting edge today. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 6 -- Decisions made today will impact your life for a long time. You want to be practical, but imaginative, independent actions are your nature. Strive for a balance. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -Today is a 5 -- Do your best today to manage the group. Distress can arise when members take off in myriad directions. Get everyone’s cell number.
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Daily Kent Stater
SPORTS Sports editor: Cody Francis • E-mail: cfranci1@kent.edu
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Randy’s six-pack FILE PHOTO BY RACHEL KILROY | DAILY KENT STATER
Freshman quarterback Spencer Keith scrambles past two Eastern Michigan defenders last season on Oct. 17, 2009.
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Kent State junior linebacker Cobrani Mixon tackles Boston College sophomore running back Montel Harris during a game on Sept. 12, 2009. Mixon had eight tackles as the Flashes lost 34-7.
Kent State junior linebacker Cobrani Mixon prevents an Akron player from making a catch during last season’s game. The Flashes fell to the Zips 28-20 and lost the Wagon Wheel for the third year in a row.
Flashes led by depth, experience Key players to watch during spring drills Cody Francis
Daily Kent Stater Tw e l v e p o i n t s s t o o d i n between the Kent State football team and eight wins last season. A one-point loss to Bowling Green, an eight-point loss to Akron and a three-point loss to Buffalo was all that stood between the Flashes and one of the best regular seasons in program history. Instead, Kent State dropped
its last three games after a 5-4 (4-1 Mid-American Conference) start to finish 5-7 (4-4). This season, Kent State coach Doug Martin is looking to change the “mental toughness” of his team to win in close games — something he says starts during the spring practices. “We’ve been working really hard on getting more mentally tough and understanding that we played a lot of close games in the last couple of years, especially last year,” Martin said. “We’re really trying to make the competition (at spring practice) stiff and put our guys in a lot of game situations so
we can win those close games.” Part of Martin’s new plan for success will include running back Eugene Jarvis, who earned a sixth year of eligibility after suffering a kidney laceration in Kent State’s second game in 2009. Along with Jarvis, Martin pointed out the key players to watch out for to make an impact on his team this spring and during the 2010 season as the team is in its first week of spring drills.
Offense n RB Eugene Jarvis Jarvis is the nation’s second leading career rusher with 3,426
yards. In his only full game last season, an 18-0 win in the season opener against Coastal Carolina, Jarvis rushed for 146 yards on 27 carries returned five punts for 77 yards and hauled in three catches for 30 yards. With Jarvis in Kent State’s backfield will be junior Jacquise “Speedy” Terry. Terry started seven games last season after Jarvis was injured, racking up 649 yards and four touchdowns to go along with more than 200 yards receiving. Although Jarvis will be the starter, Martin said he wants to find ways to use all the members of his
experienced backfield, one he says is probably best in the MAC. “We’ve definitely got more depth than we’ve ever had,” he said. “We’re really confident with those guys. We may have to train one of them to be a slot receiver or create some two-back sets so we can have more of them in the backfield at the same time.” Terry might be Martin’s best option to train as a slot receiver. The junior ranked sixth on the team with 17 receptions and is best known, as his nickname “Speedy” states, for his quickness. See FOOTBALL, Page 5
After slow start, baseball team playing consistent Flashes win 10 of last 14 games to reach .500
Rachel Jones
Daily Kent Stater After a rocky start this season, the Kent State baseball team is starting to get the swing of things. The Flashes (15-15, 4-2 MidAmerican Conference) started out losing 11 of their first 16 games. Since then the team has won 10 out of its last 14 and leads the MAC East. Kent State coach Scott Stricklin said this is usually how seasons start out. “I think it’s pretty typical for early season struggles from teams in the north,” Stricklin said. “We went into this doing good at times, and we’ve played poorly at times. We’re a little inconsistent, but I’m encouraged by the way that we played (Sunday against Western Michigan).” Kent State defeated Duquesne yesterday by a score of 5-0 to get back to the .500 mark. Junior Brennan Glass got his second win of the season allowing only two hits in four innings. Today, the Flashes take on Pittsburgh (19-6) at 3 p.m. at Schoonover Stadium. The teams have not played each other since the 2008 season. On Sunday, the Flashes buried Western Michigan, 14-4. Stricklin said the win provided a major confidence boost. “The last six innings of Sunday’s game was the best that KSU’s played
all year long,” he said. “Hopefully, we can take that and use it as momentum to keep going.” Stricklin said the games played in the middle of the week tend to be easier for the Flashes to handle. “Those are non-conference games, so a lot of times the pitching you see from other team(s) isn’t going to be as good,” he said. “In order for us to win in the middle of the week, we need to score a lot of runs.” Stricklin said taking notes from Sunday’s game will also help the team win today. “We need to do what we did this past weekend, which is swing the bat really well and play great defense,” Stricklin said. “If we do that, then I like our chances.” The Flashes have been switching up the offensive lineup, but Stricklin said he feels they have it figured out. “Early in the season, you let a lot of guys play and see who steps up,” he said. “Now we’re pretty much in the mode of we know who our guys are and those are the guys who are going to continue to play.” Sophomore shortstop Jimmy Rider stepped up early in the season as the team’s leading hitter. “I don’t think anyone has been as consistent as they’d like to be except for Jimmy,” Stricklin said. “He’s probably the guy who’s playing the best and playing more consistent than anybody we’ve got.” Freshman second baseman Evan Campbell did not play much in the
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Sophomore shortstop Jimmy Rider returns to first base after leading off as Youngstown State attempts to throw him out during the bottom of the first inning of the game Wed., March 24. The Flashes beat the Penguins 6-5. beginning of the season. He stepped in when another player was injured and hasn’t left the lineup since. “Jimmy is our most consistent player, but Evan Campbell’s been pretty darn close to being there, too,” Stricklin said. “He really plays well for a freshman and has really stepped up and given our team a really big spark.” Stricklin said if all of the players can play this way, the rest of
of the week. Lyon hit two home the season should be successful. “That’s all you can do: try to runs in Kent State’s 14-4 win over be consistent and play hard,” Western Michigan. Over the span Stricklin said. “We have a lot of of last week, Lyon was 8-for-20 talented guys on our team. The with two doubles, two home runs, thing that any coach looks for 11 RBIs and six runs scored. is consistency and that’s what I Contact sports reporter hope to see more of throughout Rachel Jones at rjones62@kent.edu. the rest of the week.” Notes: Sophomore catcher React to this story and more David Lyon was named MidAmerican Conference East player at KentWired.com
A quick look at recent happenings in the sports world 1.) Geno Ford: I say Kent State did the right thing by extending head basketball coach Geno Ford’s contract. Ford is a rising star in the coaching world and has proven in two years on the job that he’s fully capable of taking the program to the next level. He’ll move on to a bigger and better job eventually, but for now, it’s nice to see the university shell out some extra cash (for once) to keep a good coach around for a couple of years. 2.) Shaun Rogers: I say Shaun Rogers is a complete and utter ass for trying to bring a loaded gun onto an airplane. Saying you forgot the gun was in your bag is the lamest excuse I’ve ever heard and makes you look like a dumb jock. And why does Rogers have a loaded gun on him anyway? Last time I checked it’s still not a good idea to start trouble with a 6-4, 300-pound NFL defensive lineman. 3.) Gus Johnson: I say CBS should have Gus Johnson broadcast Final Four games instead of Jim Nantz. Now don’t get me wrong, I like Jim Nantz as much as the next guy, but could you imagine if Johnson was doing play by play for Monday’s National Championship game? There would have been numerous broken microphones, paramedics standing by to revive Johnson and a pretty good YouTube video as well. 4.) Donovan McNabb: I say the Eagles are going to regret trading Donavan McNabb to the Redskins. McNabb is one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the league and was never fully appreciated in Philadelphia. Plus, why would the Eagles ship McNabb to a division rival where he can turn around and bite them in the ass two or potentially three times a year? McNabb’s replacement Kevin Kolb hasn’t proven a thing in the NFL. And as a Browns fan, I know what happens when you have question marks at the quarterback position: nothing good. 5.) Cleveland Indians: I say it’s going to be a very long season for the Cleveland Indians. On paper they have one of the worst rotations in baseball and a batting order that wouldn’t scare an intramural softball team. It’s a real shame this franchise has fallen from the glory years of the 90s. If the Dolan’s can’t, or don’t want to dish out the money to put a quality product on the field, they should sell the team to someone who will. 6.) LeBron James: I say that if I were a betting man, I would bet on LeBron James leaving Cleveland for New York or New Jersey. Seeing LeBron hanging out with Dr. Dre and rooting for the Yankees during Sunday’s season opener against Boston gave me a real uneasy feeling. LeBron clearly has a love affair with the city of New York, and given the choice between New York and Cleveland, as a native Clevelander, I’d certainly pick New York. My gut tells me LeBron will, too. Contact assistant sports editor Randy Ziemnik at rziemnik@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com