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DAILY KENT STATER Tuesday, April 12, 2011 • The independent student newspaper of Kent State University • Weather: Showers, HI 47, LO 38

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Mot Buchanan started making balloons objects when he was about 9 years old and is now putting himself through school with this skill.

TWISTIN’ 365 Buchanan also has a blog that he calls “365 Days of Balloons.” He said it’s a challenge he sets for himself to post a new picture of a balloon object every day of the year. He said the blog forces him to reevaluate his designs so he can improve them. So far, Buchanan has over 150 posts of his creations. Website for blog: 365daysofballoons. blogspot.com

PRIDE! Week offers fun while spreading message

KSU student volunteers to be honored Kent State invites the community to recognize and celebrate the exceptional volunteerism of students, faculty and student organizations tonight. “It represents the university and the community coming together to make this world a better place,” said Ann Gosky, senior special assistant. “It recognizes the efforts of students, faculty and student organizations to reach beyond the university community to the larger community.” The 2010-2011 Celebration of Service “Making a Difference: Recognizing Kent Staters Who Care” awards ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. The event is open and free to students. Gosky said community partners of the Office of Community Service, Learning and Volunteerism, such as Habitat for Humanity and The Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland, will also be honored. “We recognize our partners because they are the ones that host our volunteers,” Gosky said. “They make it a meaningful learning experience not just a volunteer experience.” Gosky said this is an opportunity to showcase the importance of volunteerism at Kent State. “As an institution we are concerned about the communities that are beyond our campus,” Gosky said. “We are concerned about social justice issues and making a difference in the world.” — Christine Morgan, student affairs reporter

Students support themselves while going to college in a variety of ways. One Kent State student puts himself through college working as a professional balloon entertainer and magician. Mot Buchanan, sophomore early childhood education major, said he’s been twisting since he was 9 years old. Twisting is the art of twisting balloons together to make various objects. “I’ve always been a fan of picking up random skills,” Buchanan said. “If something caught my interest, I gave it a shot.” The 27-year-old’s career in making balloons began when he checked out a book about balloon twisting at the library. He meant to check out a beginner ’s guide to balloon making, but he later realized it was a level-four twisting book. Instead of starting out making dogs and hats, he was making a monkey climbing up a tree with a banana in its hand. Buchanan said coming at this skill from a higher level ultimately helped him become a better twister. When he was 12 years old, his friends’ parents hired him to do shows for them for parties. Buchanan said it was important that he got a lot of experience early in his career. The summer between fifth and sixth grade, Buchanan met a magician who had a booth at the Summit County Fair. Buchanan was asked to watch the man’s booth while he went to lunch. For the rest of the week, Buchanan went back to the fair grounds and helped the magician with his booth. There, Buchanan learned

some tricks from the professional. Years later, Buchanan made friends with professional entertainers at state fairs and learned the skills to become a magician, including card tricks and other magic tricks. He owned three gaming stores and one comic book store and did entertainment work on the side. “I did the ‘real world’ thing with the real-world job, but entertaining always paid more,” Buchanan said. Seven or eight years ago, the balloon entertaining business really took off, Buchanan said. He was a private contractor and entertainer. He would post videos on YouTube and iTunes teaching people how to twist balloons. In 2005, while working as an apprentice at Spellbinders, an old magic store in Kent, Buchanan got the opportunity to do stage shows for the Insane Clown Posse’s “Gathering of the Juggalos” at Nelson’s Ledges. Buchanan performed 45 minute balloon shows during ICP’s performance. Five years ago, he met Jeff Wright, the regional manager for a company out of Florida called Balloon Distractions. Wright said the company was looking for somebody to properly teach people in the area how to twist balloons. Buchanan accepted the job and began teaching people not only how to twist balloons but also proper etiquette in a professional setting. Buchanan also started his own business called Balloon Entertainment. “It’s entertainment with a twist,” Buchanan said. Buchanan said the only restriction he has on what he can make is the amount of time and balloons he has. He said he’s made balloon objects ranging from arches to centerpieces to dresses. See BALLOON, Page 2

LGBT organization hosts weeklong series of events Daniel Moore

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SSDP takes action on Kent campus Students lay on the Esplanade in front of the MAC Center and had their bodies outlined with chalk Monday. Emily Haft, Students for Sensible Drug Policy president, said the goal of the demonstration was to bring awareness about the Mexican drug war and border violence. “A lot of people who are not from the Southern states are not aware anything is happening in Mexico,” said Haft, sophomore zoology major. Every person outlined on the Esplanade represented 100 people killed in

Mexico. SSDP’s goal was to outline 350 people to represent the approximately 35,000 people who have died due to the drug war since 2006. SSDP member David Goldshtein said they outlined 50-60 people during the four-hour demonstration. “It’s taken on a sort of cartoony feel, but it’s interactive; it is engaging,” said Tom Zocolo, SSDP member. “This is probably one of the more effective informational events that we’ve put on.” See SSDP, Page 2

Under darkening, gray skies and on a muddy Manchester Field, a violent but friendly game of rugby raged between PRIDE! members and other students. The night of rugby, wrestling and spud marked the beginning of PRIDE! Week hosted by PRIDE! Kent. “Out & About” was the

first of five events to be held this week. PRIDE! President Trae Ruscin said PRIDE! Week’s purpose is to gain wider support for the LGBT community. “It helps to get the word out,” Ruscin said. “The fact that we’re not just for the LGBT community; we’re for everyone.” In the fall, he said, PRIDE! hosts a similar week called “Coming Out Week.” PRIDE! Week is the springtime version of that week, Ruscin said. On Tuesday, PRIDE! invites students to an all-day LGBT film festival that Ruscin said will showcase a variety of LGBT films. See PRIDE!, Page 2

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Trae Ruscin (right), senior general studies major and LGBT studies minor, plays Spud with Christopher Clevenger, sophmore electronic media management major, out on Manchester field on Monday. PRIDE!Kent will be hosting events all week in honor of pride week.

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TODAY’S EVENTS n Blood Drive When: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 204 n Women’s rugby club When: 5–7:30 p.m. Where: Manchester Field

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BALLOON Twisting into a sustainable job The first balloon dress Buchanan made was for a friend’s wedding three years ago. It was a pirate-themed wedding, and she wanted a pirate’s dress and hat made out of balloons, he said. He’s made dresses for weddings, proms and charity fashion shows. He recently learned how to make a dress with a corset back. He holds the universal record for the most balloons used to make a costume. According to Universal Records Database, Buchanan made a dress of 97 red balloons and two black balloons. A hat was constructed using 47 red balloons and two black. A purse and bracelet rounded out the outfit for a total of 154 balloons. Buchanan is now putting himself through college being a professional entertainer. He said he’s given up on the retail world. Owning the comic book and gaming shops burned him out, he said. “Everyone might not be able to do what I do, but everyone has something they are great at,” Buchanan said. “This is a good example of someone finding something they’re good at and making a career out of it.” Rachel Hagenbaugh is a features reporter.

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PRIDE! PRIDE! Week offers fun while spreading message Wednesday will feature the semester ’s second Student Ally Training, the first of which Ruscin said was successful. “It went really well,” he said. “And some people that were interested couldn’t come.” PRIDE!’s weekly meeting in the Student Center Governance Chambers will be Thursday’s event, themed “Game of Life — Gay Edition,” and Friday will feature the “Day of Silence” and “Night of Noise.” The National Day of Silence is to

Daniel Moore is the diversity reporter.

PRIDE! WEEK EVENTS n

Tuesday: Gay Cinema, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Student Center

Wednesday: Student Ally Training, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Student Center n

n Thursday: Game of Life — Gay Edition, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. at the Student Governance Chambers n Friday: Day of Silence, beginning 8 a.m. everywhere and Night of Noise, beginning 7 p.m. everywhere

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Student reactions varied from being interested to not paying attention to the demonstration. “They range from complete apathy to ‘where do you want my corpse?’” said Zocolo, junior exploratory major. “People have been pretty supportive overall, and if they aren’t supportive they’re generally apathetic.” According to a BBC News article, in 2006, Felipe Calderón was elected as Mexico’s president. Soon after entering office, he declared war on the drug cartels, which are criminal organizations with a purpose of promoting and controlling drug trafficking operations. Haft said fewer than 100 of the 35,000 deaths have happened on U.S. turf, but violence is still spilling over the border into the U.S. She said SSDP believes the drug war is the main factor causing the border violence and deaths. Haft said that by ending drug prohibition in the U.S., the drug war will die off because the cartels get 60 percent revenue from marijuana sales in the U.S. “With these laws we are creating a black market,” said Goldshtein, junior political science major. If the marijuana laws are changed in the U.S. it would stop the violence in Mexico, Goldsthein said.

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FRIDAY n Ryan R. Ballou, 19, of Garfield

Heights was arrested for underage drinking in the 500 block of South Water Street. n

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honor those in the LGBT community who are forced into silence because of their sexual orientation, Ruscin said, while the Lady Gaga-themed Night of Noise is a time for voices to be heard. “It’s about people coming as they are,” he said. “‘Born This Way’ means...coming as you are.” Freshman zoology major Alex Schwartz was streaked with mud after several games of rugby during “Out & About.” She said she’s involved with PRIDE! Week because its message is important to her. “I want to educate people and help people understand our cause,” Schwartz said. “Plus, I’m having a lot of fun getting muddy.”

Cody Erbacher

James T. Morrison, 20, of Wil-

loughby was arrested for underage drinking in the 500 block of South Water Street. n Michael W. Daugherty, 23, of Monaca, Pa., was arrested for disorderly conduct and obstructing business on Haymaker Parkway. n Katelin E. Yoho, 21, of Uniontown was arrested for drunken driving and driving with no headlight on Haymaker Parkway.

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Nikole R. Moore, 19, of Erie, Pa., was arrested for disorderly conduct and obstructing official business on College Avenue.

SUNDAY n Nicholas A. Valentino, 24, of High-

land Heights was arrested for menacing in the 200 block of University Drive.

Thomas J. Gaye, 19, of Mayfield Heights was arrested for drunken driving in the 300 block of Cherry Street.

James E. Truss, 41, of Kent was

arrested for domestic violence in the 900 block of Walnut Street.

Taylor R. Hamilton, 20, of Kent was arrested for underage consumption in the 100 block of South Water Street.

n Keanyanna M. Marsh, 30, of Kent was arrested for drunken driving, child restraint and child endangering in the 1200 block of Anita Drive.

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CORRECTIONS The Daily Kent Stater recognizes the responsibility to correct errors that occur in the newspaper. When errors occur in the newspaper, corrections will appear in this space as promptly as possible. During Sunday’s memorial service for late professor Craig Lucas, Senior Associate Provost Timothy Chandler referred to Lucas as “the most loyal member of the loyal opposition.” Because of a reporter’s error, a story on Page 1 of Monday’s Stater misquoted Chandler. Greek Week began Sunday. Because of an editor’s error, a headline on Page 6 of Monday’s Stater indicated otherwise. The design described in the Habitat for Humanity Building Fashion story was created by Brittney Harrold. Because of a reporter’s error, the article on Page 5 of Monday’s Stater indicated otherwise.

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SUMMARY: Students who have recently been arrested are an example to us that college students can be caught and can face serious jail time. An incident like that can put students’ future seriously in doubt.

College students are not invincible

oung people all over can learn a lesson from the two Kent State students who were arrested for ordering fake IDs from China. The two students thought it was a simple scheme: order the IDs and possibly sell them in Kent. What could go wrong? Well, U.S. Customs agents seized the cards, and the students were arrested. It seems like a remedial arrest, but the two face multiple counts that are felonies in the state of Ohio. Drew Patenaude and Antonio Bucca could possibly face jail time and a black mark on their record, which could end up costing them a job.

College students have a sense of entitlement and believe they are invincible. The idea of “we’ll never get caught” may cost them their future. The idea is not limited to ordering fake IDs across U.S. borders. Fistfights break out in the city of Kent on a weekly basis. Two kids end up fighting over who looked at them the wrong way or who bumped into them at the bar. All it takes is one punch to kill someone. One false move and you can send the other person to the concrete. It has happened too many times to count. Students think that getting into a fight is a great idea and that they had no choice.

Try facing a life sentence for murder over who spilled your beer. This is what it has come down to, but while Kent State students defend or judge Patenaude and Bucca for their actions, take the time to learn a valuable lesson from this. No one is immune to the law. You can end up jeopardizing your future over drinking a few months before your 21st birthday. Is that really worth it? The above editorial is the consensus opinion of the Daily Kent Stater editorial board whose members are listed to the left.

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Locked out As I write this on my break from work, I’m staring at a case of Bud Light. But not just any Bud Light — these are commemorative 2011 NFL Draft aluminum bottles. I’m surprised that these aren’t flying off the shelves. After all, this year’s NFL draft has so much more potential than the past drafts. OK, so maybe it isn’t any different, but this is what we have to look forward to with an NFL lockout in the future. At a quick glance, it seems like the NFL lockout only directly affects players and fans, but it goes further than that. Through my time working at a beer distributor, I’ve caught on that many people will buy anything with an NFL logo on it. Luckily the folks at AnheuserBusch caught on to this quickly and still found a way to profit through the lockout. I find it a little bit sad that most Americans will base their purchases off of which football team is on the product. I can accept this behavior from Southerners buying Jeff Gordon dish soap, but the entire country is sick with this fever. The lockout could crush businesses everywhere. Beer distributors will be empty on Sundays, and supermarkets won’t be a hellhole of wives buying industrialsized chips and salsa. You know those stores that exclusively sell home-team memorabilia? Say goodbye to those. No longer will your Monday nights be spent at the bar watching football, drinking beers and striking out with women. This year, your Monday nights will be spent at the bar watching reruns of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” drinking beers and striking out with women. Some of you may be reading this and be thinking, “I don’t

Dylan Lusk watch football; this doesn’t affect me.” That’s what I thought, too. But there’s more to it than that. What about cheerleaders? Who’s going to look at them now? And that’s not even the start of it. Maybe you’re like me and you’re a compulsive gambler. You’re going to get bored pretty quick with scratch-offs. At least with football you have to wait a while to see if you won before betting again. I can clear a scratch-off in four seconds and have another one in my hand in 10. That’s a great way to empty your wallet fast. There may also be some of you thinking you can easily live without the NFL season this year but you can’t. No football season means that your Sundays are probably going to be spent having conversations with your significant other. Sure, you could always avoid that, but only by doing yard work or getting extra hours at work. It’s a catch-22. Maybe this lockout is just foreshadowing the end of the world in 2012. Whatever is going on, I don’t expect any survivors after this “season.” Dylan Lusk is a sophomore Electronic Media Production major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at dlusk2@ kent.edu.

Uncovering evolution’s footprint in the human body It seems like every few months there is another story that makes its rounds through the media about how humans have stopped evolving. For example, in a recent interview for the website BigThink, physicist Michio Kaku made the ridiculous claim that since saber-tooth cats are no longer a major threat to human health, humans have stopped evolving. Kaku has made some very important contributions to physics and is credited with being a co-founder of string field theory. He has authored multiple science books, starred in movies, radio and TV science programs. He is undoubtedly a great science popularizer — but in this case he is dead wrong. Although the way natural selection shapes human biology has changed radically since the advent of modern medicine, there is still a mountain of evidence suggesting humans are still evolving in many diverse ways. One great example of recent human evolution deals with our ability to digest milk. Today, around 90 percent of Americans have the ability to break down lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. Conversely, nearly 99 percent of Chinese people are lactose intolerant — resulting in stomach pains, flatulence and diarrhea when they drink milk or eat cheese. A person’s ability to handle dairy products stems from our ability to produce the enzyme lactase, which breaks down lactose. All mammals — including humans — feed

Daniel Sprockett their offspring protein-rich milk while they are young. However, most mammals lose the ability to breakdown lactose shortly after they are weaned off their mother’s breast milk. In many agrarian societies, the ability to drink milk throughout adulthood gives individuals a substantial nutritional advantage over their lactose-intolerant neighbors. Dairy products are a valuable source of calories when food is limited, and milk can be an alternate source of water during periods of drought. Individuals who were best able exploit this nutritious resource produced more children who were also able to digest lactose into adulthood, and the trait quickly swept through the population by way of natural selection. Archaeological evidence, along with analyses of bovine genetics, show that humans began domesticating cattle sometime within the last 8,000-10,000 years. In fact, multiple lines of evidence suggest that two or three separate groups of humans began breeding and domesticating cattle

completely independent of each other. Populations in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Fertile Crescent region of the Middle East were the first to do so, and it later spread to parts of Europe. Human genetic studies done across Asia, Europe and Africa have shown conclusively that shortly after we began domesticating cattle, random mutations occurred in our genome that expanded the amount of time that our lactase enzyme is active. These mutations were probably occurring even earlier, but they didn’t convey any sort of advantage until after the agricultural revolution and the advent of dairy farming. In fact, we know that lactase persistence arose at least three separate times among geographically isolated agricultural societies, each time caused by a mutation in a different area of our genome. Lactase persistence and dairy cattle domestication is a great example of recent human gene-culture co-evolution. Humans have created our own unique niche in the world, but our environment continues to shape us nonetheless. Despite our advances in nutrition, hygiene and medicine, humans have not yet liberated ourselves from evolution, and I doubt we ever will. Daniel Sprockett is a researcher in the KSU Department of Anthropology and a columnist at the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at dsprocke@kent.edu.

Empower the FCC to protect Internet access Even the Federal Communications Commission’s timid assertion of rights and protections for consumers on the Internet continues to inspire the wrath of Republicans. The U.S. House of Representatives cleared the way for a resolution disapproving of the FCC’s net-neutrality guidelines adopted in December. Debate and a vote on the resolution, a formal

device used by Congress to block actions taken by federal agencies, is pending. The target: net-neutrality rules that require owners of the Internet’s infrastructure to treat all content equally. Even with expected House approval, the resolution should not clear the Democratcontrolled Senate, and it is still subject to a presidential veto. The White House on Monday threat-

ened just such an action, as it raised concerns about a threat to innovation on the Internet and consumer abuses without net-neutrality rules. Oregon congressman Greg Walden proposed the rule-blocking resolution. News accounts quoted the Republican chair of the Communications Subcommittee as saying the FCC’s Open Internet Order would prohibit religious organiza-

tions from creating specialized services. Earlier this month, a lawyer for Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, said they hear from consumers, small businesses, religious organizations and civil-rights groups that open Internet rules are critical to protecting equal access. The House is primed to go after FCC rules that should be stronger, not

McClatchy-Tribune News Service Guest Columnist weaker. Broadband providers must not be able to invent tiered rates and tinker with speed and delivery to the detriment of broadband customers.

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All real estate advertised herin is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” State and local laws forbid discrimination based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. If you feel you have been wrongfully denied housing or discriminated against, call the FHAA at 330-253-2450 for more information. Efficiency and 1 bdrm apartments available now. Heat included! Call 330-678-0746 Hurry!!! Efficiency apartments still left. Call 330-678-0123

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$100 OFF 1ST MONTH’S RENT Kent: 2-3 bdrm spacious apt. move in now Call 330-678-0823

Experienced energetic bartender/ server needed. Apply in person at Digger’s Bar and Grill. 802 North Mantua St. in Kent. 330-677-3444

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 5,4,2,1 bedroom Houses. Efficiency. Good Location Near KSU. Call 330-554-8353

Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7. Suddenly everything starts making sense. Send out requests for funding, a raise or marketing promos. Use this heightened focus to take on new skills and responsibilities.

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KENT RENTALS 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses. Call Rich 330-221-0030.

Kent- Quiet 1, 2&3 bedroom. $525, $590, $780. 330-677-5577

Spacious 4&5 bedrooms houses with 2 full baths. Great condition, great location, A/C, W/D, dishwasher, deck, garage.

3 Bedroom House, Kent - 927 South Water $750 includes trash & water. Near campus & on bus route. Parking, big yard & porch. Chris 330221-4411

Several units available: -Deluxe 4/5 bedroom units. $360 per room. -All inclusive, $350 per room. 330-808-4045

Buyer Beware! We make every effort to screen for fraudulent advertising, however, we cannot guarantee the veracity of the advertisers and their messages in this section. It is important for consumers to respond to any advertisement with the utmost caution.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7. For best results, stay close to home. Old friends offer great new ideas. Graciously accept the gifts you been given. Consider an outrageous but seemingly unprofitable request.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is an 8. Okay, now you’ve got your mojo back! Your brilliant ideas spark meaningful conversation. Lead by inspiring, rather than ordering. Abundance is available.

SUMMER—Attendant for female w/ disability. Part time hours. Able to drive van. 330-678-7747 We need landscape workers NOW. 1 day a week or everyday of the week. Morning hours. Get paid daily. 330208-8226

Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7. Love’s a comfort when money’s tight. For the next couple of days, it’s time for love. Be open to change. Your luck is changing for the better. You’ll be ready to make commitments soon. Trust your intuition.

Hurry In 2BR Apts available for Fall Free Heat and Water, Pets Welcome, Outdoor Pool 330-673-5364 1 & 2 bed apartments. All utilities included except electric. Call to schedule your tour today (330)6780972 Large 2 bedroom 1.5 bath apartment $585/month + deposit & electric. Heat, water and trash included. 330312-0066 or 330-968-4930 Apartments for Rent: 1 bedroom apartment in a house. Kitchen, living room, bath. Separate entrance. No pets. One year lease. Available in August. 330-673-8505 or 330-221-8218 Kent near downtown and campus 2 bedroom apartment, all utilities paid except electric, $350/bedroom + security deposit. (330) 676-9440 NO UTL INC UNIVERSITY TOWNHOME. 5 BDS, 2.5 BATHS, STOVE, REFRIG, W/D, A/C. $345.00 PER PERSON; WWW.JLCASTO. COM CALL 330-688-7040. $495.00 FIRST 3 MONTHS. 2BD 1BTH TOWNHOME. LAUNDRY, CARPORT. jlcasto.com 330-688-7040 Buckeye Parks Mgmt. Serving Kent for over 30 years 2011-2012 Leases 2,3,4 bdrm apts Some include utilities Prices starting at $375 per room 330-678-3047 BuckeyeParksMgmt.com KENT/BRIMFIELD. Newer 3 & 4 Bdrm duplexes. 1 car garage. $900$1200 per month. 330-338-5841 or 330-329-1118 kentarearentals.com Great campus condo. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Available August. Call Dr. Miller at (330) 618-7764 2 bedroom apartment, free utilities. $550/month + security deposit. No pets. 330-673-8271 3 bedroom house. $690/month + security deposit and utilites. No pets. 330-673-8271 4/5 Bedroom duplex available for fall $310/mo! Each side has 2 bath, W/D. Dishwasher, deck, garage, etc. Close to campus and on bus route. No Gas Bill. No Water Bill. Last one I have available! Call Sweeney (740) 317-7294 2 bedroom apartments Close to campus $550 Rentkent.com or 812-655-0777 University Town Homes 5 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Starts at $300/month/resident Call 330-990-4019 tahays-management.com

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7. Expect brilliant conversation. Lead without demanding. Anticipate cost overruns, and let your friends provide food. They are your true inspiration. Enjoy a blissful connection.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8. You have the world on a string and you know it. Use the information at your fingertips to solve problems to your amazement and that of others.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7. It’s okay to be quiet and lost in thought. It may feel like the world is on your shoulders, but you’re about to complete something, and it will be worth it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6. Look beneath the surface, but don’t dig yourself too deep. Trust your intuition, but not that negative voice in your head. Attract luck through change.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8. Your friends love to talk, and they’re saying good things about you. There’s plenty of work and there’s more coming. Make your dreams come true. Take time for yourself.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7. Romance is in the air (whether you like or not). Take advantage, and reinvent old partnerships or develop new ones. Trust your imagination, and give up expectations.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8. Give respect and gain it. You’re very persuasive now, in love as well as in business. Use your good luck for the good of the community, and increase your reputation.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 9. You’re facing a lot of work, and it’s good. Find new sources of revenue. Make sure your paperwork is in order, and try your luck. Somebody appreciates your wild and crazy side.

1 or 2 bedroom, Kent. 927 S. Water. $500 includes trash & water. Near campus & on bus route. Parking, big yard, & porch. Chris 330-221-4411 Kent—3 bedroom, 1 bath. Fully remodeled. Full basement with W/D. Paid water. $750/month 330-8152869 HIDDEN PINES Town homes 4 bedrooms 2 bath. W/D ALL utilities included. $365/mo/bdrm ONE UNIT LEFT www.hidden-pines.com 440-708-2372 4 bedroom house. Across from campus. Call Jeff at 330-352-6193 Kent- 2 and 4 bedroom apartments. Close to downtown and campus. Quiet remodeled units. $325/person plus gas and electric. Open for 20112012 school year. Lease references and deposit. No pets. 330-297-7117 For Summer/Fall: 2 bedroom starting at $325/bedroom including utilities. Close to Campus. 330-626-7157 Two bedroom, 1.5 bath condo, updated, all appliances, FREE HEAT. One block to KSU. Units available starting in June. No Pets. 330-9573083. 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 www.whitehall-east.com 2 Bedroom Apartment Newly Remodeled, Close to downtown, $400/mo/person+electric (330)6787901 KENT Very large 6/7 bedroom 2 bath, new kitchen, baths, windows, A/C. Clean and quiet, large yard. $410 per, all utilities free with cable & wifi, washer/dryer. 5 minutes to KSU 330-906-2525 University Townhome: 5 bedrooms available fall! Washer/Dryer, A/C, $270/room. 3 Bedroom House Near Campus @$825 330-554-7844 or 330-626-4694. 2 Bedroom Condo for Rent, Close to Campus, $750/month +utilities, Appliances included, newly renovated. 330-472-0132 Fall: Near KSU. 2 bedroom condo, 3 blocks from campus. Living room, dining room, 1.5 bath, central air, laundry facilities in building, call Drew 330-328-1084. 3 bedroom house. Available in August. Washer, dryer, dishwasher, central air. $300/each. 330-673-0650

ROOMMATE NEEDED NOW OR FALL in nice 4 bedroom twinplex. $385 all inclusive. 5 minute drive to KSU. Free Washer/Dryer. 330-7140819 University Townhome Roommate fall semester w/4 girls, all inclusive $340/mth; 440-552-5840 / djerina@blmrentalproperties.com

1 or 2 rooms available in house for the summer. $280/room/month. All utilities included. Call 937-474-9904.

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Kent State students host downtown cleanup Early Earth Day event collected 50 trash bags Natalie Moses

nmoses1@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater

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Jamie Ferrell, senior architecture major, sings karaoke at the Water Street Tavern. Senior music majors Evan Stone and Adam Isvoog play guitar in the live karaoke band Rockstar Social. Rockstar Social has been performing karaoke at the Water Street Tavern every Wednesday for the past seven weeks.

Saturdays are not just for slacking and catching up on lost sleep. This past weekend, as an early celebration for Earth Day, Kent students got together and made a difference in town while most people had yet to roll out of bed. The Kent State Human Service Management Student Association hosted its annual downtown Earth Day cleanup along the river. The gazebo on the corner of Franklin Avenue and Main Street served as the meeting place where the group arrived early to set up. The event

lasted from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Volunteers registered as they arrived and were each given maps and assigned different parts of the river and town to clean up. They were then given gloves and plastic bags to collect trash, which largely consisted of littered fast food containers, cigarette butts, plastic bottles and beer cans. As soon as the day kicked off, trash bags quickly piled up thanks to the group members and volunteers who showed up despite the chilly, cloudy weather. They even took it a step further and separated the trash into recyclables and non-recyclables. Desiree LeFaiver, junior public health major and HSMSA member, said the main goal of the event is to spread awareness about keeping the environment clean. Last year the event did not go as well as planned. “We have always done well in the past, but it was snowing last year, so there were less than five people that actually showed up, which made this year that much more exciting,” said

Nicole Klasa, president of HSMSA. “This event was great compared to previous years.” She also noted the group nearly met their goal of 150 people at the event, and they were really satisfied with everyone’s efforts. “We raised over $125 for Relay for Life, and about 100 people showed up from a variety of frats, sororities and other student organizations,” said Margaret Preston, senior human development and family studies major and recruitment chair of HSMSA. “We had over 50 garbage and recycling bags. All in all, it was an amazing turnout and really fun program.” After all their hard work making the community a cleaner place, the participants were able to come back to the gazebo to enjoy great food and good times. Everyone in HSMSA pitched in homemade Earth Day-themed baked goods that were sold by donations. There were also free refreshments donated by sponsors like Jimmy

John’s and Pizza Hut. HSMSA is a charitable student organization advised by Kathy Bergh of the Lifespan Development & Education Sciences department. “I thought it was something (I was) really interested in because they do a lot of community service projects,” said sophomore member LaTesia Conley, HSMSA advertising and marketing chair. Klasa wanted to thank everyone in the group and all of the volunteers for showing up. “I am constantly blown away by the motivation, dedication and hard work of our members,” she said. “We are such a small group that an event like this is so exciting for all of us.” The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6:15 p.m. in Room 152 of the University Library. Natalie Moses is a features correspondent.