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Junior guard Kevin Zabo scores a layup in the second half against Ball State University at the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater

Friday, March 17 Sacramento, CA

Coach takes team to NCAA Tournament

Family, university support key to Senderoff’s success at Kent State

Flash Fans: Where to watch:

• “Hoppin’ at the Hub — Watch ‘Em Dance” at the Kent State Student Center. Event starts at 9:30 p.m. • Water Street Tavern Official Watch Party at 132 S. Water St., Kent, OH

TV: • truTV

Radio: • WHLO 640 AM • WHLO iHeart Radio stream • iHeart Radio Golden Flashes Radio Channel

Should the Flashes win Friday: • They’ll play the winner of Friday’s game (No. 6 Cincinnati vs. No. 11 Kansas State)

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Nick Buzzelli Sports Reporter As he sat on the elevated stage in Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena media room Saturday night — still beaming over the upset win that occurred on the court 30 minutes prior — the Flashes' Coach Rob Senderoff openly acknowledged the journey that led him to this gratified moment. He just captured his first Mid-American Conference Tournament title behind a 70-65 win against The University of Akron, but now he had some time to reflect. There was the five-year stint he spent bouncing between mid-major programs early in his career before landing at Kent State the first time around, from 2002-06. And then there was his short tenure as an assistant at Indiana under then-Coach Kelvin Sampson before resigning because of a phone call scandal involving recruits that resulted in a 30-month show cause penalty from the NCAA. The penalty was to follow him through that time span. After he left Indiana University Bloomington, though, not many schools were willing to take a chance on Senderoff. He was too much of a risk. Laing Kennedy didn’t view him as one. In 2008, the former Kent State athletic director hired him back as the program’s associate head coach serving under Geno Ford. “Personally, I had some baggage that not everybody would have given me an opportunity to coach here,” Senderoff said during the press conference. “And I'm more thankful and grateful for the opportunity that those people gave me and just feeling happy that I was able to help lead the group to get back to the NCAA tournament.” One year after current Athletic Director Joel Nielsen took over in 2010, Senderoff was promoted to head coach following Ford’s departure for Bradley University, despite his prior penalty from the NCAA. “It didn't take him out of the mix, obviously," Nielsen told USA Today in 2014. "But it was something that I talked to our president (Lester Lefton) about (and) people close to the program about. I obviously did my due diligence on his case and his background, which we typically do with everyone, especially from an NCAA standpoint, and what Rob's track record looked like since the Indiana incident.” When Kent State takes the floor of the newly constructed Golden 1 Center Friday night at 10 p.m. EST against perennial powerhouse UCLA, it will be the first time that senior Jimmy Hall will play on college basketball’s most prominent stage, a feat he’s been waiting for since Senderoff redeemed him in 2014 following his mishap at Hofstra University. “It means everything to me, my senior season. It’s an unbelievable way, but I would have never imagined it, to go out like this,” Hall said at Kent State’s official Selection Sunday watch party at Water Street Tavern. “Since the summertime, we’ve been talking about going to the (NCAA) Tournament.” It won’t be the first time that Senderoff will be in the “Big Dance,” though. The 43-year-old made it in 1997 as a graduate assistant on Charlie Coles’ staff at Miami University. He was a part of it in the controversy-marred season at Indiana and went twice as an assistant at Kent State, including 2002’s Elite Eight run fueled by Trevor Huffman and Antonio Gates.

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Top players to watch against UCLA Bruins

Jimmy Hall (35)

Jaylin Walker (23)

Jalen Avery (00)

Deon Edwin (30)

Senior forward Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Points per game: 18.9 Rebounds per game: 10.5 Assists per game: 2.6

Sophomore guard Hometown: Detroit, MI Points per game: 18.9 Rebounds per game: 4.3 Assists per game: 0.9

Sophomore guard Hometown: Covington, KY Points per game: 5.1 Rebounds per game: 1.9 Assists per game: 2.2

Senior guard Hometown: Virgin Islands Points per game: 13 Rebounds per game: 5.6 Assists per game: 2.4

Mitch Peterson (13)

Kevin Zabo (55)

Desmond Ridenour (32)

Adonis De La Rosa (01)

Freshman guard Hometown: Richfield, OH Points per game: 5.3 Rebounds per game: 2.9 Assists per game: 0.7

Junior guard Hometown: Gatineau, Quebec Points per game: 5.4 Rebounds per game: 1.4 Assists per game: 1.5

Junior guard Hometown: Cleveland, OH Points per game: 4.3 Rebounds per game: 2.4 Assists per game: 1.6

Sophomore center Hometown: Bronx, NY Points per game: 3.8 Rebounds per game: 3.7 Assists per game: 0.3

Freshmen Flashes ready to dance on the biggest stage Dan Armelli Web Editor The Kent State men’s basketball team is a diverse mix of backgrounds, from the three players who have been with the team their entire collegiate career, to the eight who have transferred from other schools. Then there are the four freshmen. Guard Mitch Peterson leads a freshmen group that has played a combined 1,272 minutes this season. Before starting 24 games in his first season, Peterson committed to Kent State as soon as he visited the campus. “I knew I would have the opportunity to make a big impact my first year,” Peterson said. “I took the opportunity, and I’m relishing it.” Peterson, who’s from Richfield, played high school basketball 20 minutes away from Kent at Walsh Jesuit High School. “I knew about the Elite Eight run back in 2002," Peterson said. "I knew they had a good tradition … Growing up in the area I knew about Kent basketball.”

Freshman guard Mitch Peterson shoots a layup after gathering the offensive rebound against Grambling State University on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State won, 86-57. Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater

Peterson’s parents also attended Kent State, and he said the campus just felt like home during his visit. “I just felt comfortable here,” he said. “Plus, I felt like I had an opportunity to play my first year and make a big impact like I’m doing right now.” In his first collegiate season, Peterson’s averaged 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, both in the top five on the team. He was brought onto

the team to knock down shots from deep, and though he’s only shooting three-pointers at a 30.2 percent clip, he was 5-12 from downtown in the Mid-American Conference Tournament (41.7 percent). The 6-5 sharpshooter, who labels himself as a Cavs fan, relished the time he got to play in Quicken Loans Arena during the MAC Tournament. “Growing up in this area, playing in The Q was pretty awesome,” Peterson said. “I’m just happy we got four wins in the MAC Tournament.” Peterson isn’t the only one getting the NCAA tourney experience in his first year. Freshmen forwards Danny Pippen and Alonzo Walker and swingman Rosel Hurley have each had playing time throughout the season. Pippen and Walker have each played in 28 games, the latter starting 11 games this season. Kent State relies on both to grab a couple rebounds off the bench each game. They will be a part of the Flashes’ rotation that sees the floor against No. 3 seed the University of California, Los Angeles. Hurley played in three games this season, his most significant playing time coming in an 18-point blowout loss at Ohio University, where he scored four points in five minutes. That loss started a four-game skid for the Flashes.

But they’re a different team now, and Peterson credits sticking together as the source to sparking their five-and-four-game win streaks at the end of the season. “I felt that we were playing as individuals at the beginning of the year rather than as a team,” he said. “We figured it out and started gelling together.” As for facing the Bruins at the Golden 1 Center, the brand-new home of the Sacramento Kings, Peterson acknowledges how big of a deal it is for his mid-major squad. But he says they’re treating it like business as usual. “We’re trying to move on in this tournament,” Peterson said. “We’re just looking at is as a regular game. Obviously it’s not a regular game. We’re just trying to stay composed. Yeah, it’s going to be cool to tell my kids that I played in the NCAA tournament on the Kings’ court and stuff like that. But we’re just focusing on the game.” As for Peterson, he’s not taken aback the Flashes have made it to this point this early in his career. If you would’ve told him last year where he would be now, he wouldn’t have been shocked. “I’d probably laugh a little bit,” Peterson said. “I think we have a great opportunity, and I’m excited about it. But I wouldn’t have been that surprised.” darmell1@kent.edu From Page 1

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COACH Coach takes team to NCAA ...

Points per game: 76.9

Points per game: 90.4

Rebounds per game: 40.5 Three-point %: 31 Free-throw %: .719 Assists per game: 12.5 Turnovers per game: 13.1

Rebounds per game: 39.2 Three-point %: 40 Free-throw %: .745 Assists per game: 21.5 Turnovers per game: 11.5

UCLA (Left) Freshman guard Mitch Peterson of the Kent State men's basketball team jumps through the Mississippi Valley State University defense on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center. Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater (Right) Photo by Scott Chandler via UCLA Athletics.

But, it will be the first time he qualified as a head coach, something he attributed to Kent State President Beverly Warren’s continued commitment to the program. “I know how important it is to the school and to our current president, President Warren. I know how much she loves basketball. The amount of support she's given to our program is just incredible, not just financial support, but personal support,” he said. “She's at almost every game. It's amazing the investment she has personally in our guys and knows every player on the roster.” Senderoff has been waiting a long time to make his return to the NCAA Tournament. The long hours he spends in the gym and on the recruiting trail hasn’t been easy for his wife and two young daughters. As a result, he said he planned on giving them a hug after wrapping up his 15-minute post-championship game press conference. But it’s this type of personal support — both from his family and the Kent State community — that made this magical run possible. “These guys deserve all the credit,” Senderoff said, pointing to Hall, sophomore Jaylin Walker and senior Jon Fleming. “But you asked about the personal thing, I mean my family. I was happy for them because this isn't easy for a family … I just felt happy for them and really grateful to the people at Kent State who gave me this opportunity to lead the program.” nbuzzel1@kent.edu

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Campus alcohol-related incidents down 16 percent Deidre Pulley / The Kent Stater

Linda Stocum Room and Board Reporter

Alcohol-related incidents in residence halls at Kent State fell 16 percent for the Fall 2016 semester, despite the rising popularity of Kent drinking holidays like “Fake Patty's Day.” Brian Hellwig, assistant director of Residence Services, said police involvement in drinking on campus has helped to deter students. "Probably about five or six years ago we instituted a new policy where we would call the police if there were alcohol parties on campus, and since we've done that, (alcohol-related incidents) have been going down every year since then," Hellwig said. Hellwig said the policy was implemented to address an increase in alcohol parties on campus and unsafe behavior that could be harmful to students. "We saw a big spike in the number of severe alcohol-related incidents on campus," Hellwig said. "We had a person walk around naked outside because they were so intoxicated." If a student is caught drinking on campus, there is a conduct process they go through to determine how harmful their actions were to other students, and Residence Services wants students to understand the impact of their actions. "This is typically a meeting with the residence hall director," said Kevin Mowers, the associative director of Residence Services. "The outcome of these meetings will vary because of the needs of each (of) the students." Mowers said students are held to the same standards on a Thursday night as they are on drinking holidays such as Hal-

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loween and “Fake Patty's Day.” "Our priority is to make sure that student safety is present every single day," Mowers said. Mowers also said Residence Services takes more precautions on days where students partake in day-drinking festivities. "For nights in which we anticipate a higher level of activity such as 'Fake Patty’s Day,' we do have additional staff members on hand to help address these concerns," Mowers said. "In addition, in weeks leading up to high activity nights, we take every advantage of talking with

our students about the decisions that they make, as well as our expectations for their behavior." Leah Thompson, a sophomore visual communication design major who lives in Olson Hall, said students understand there are consequences and expectations when it comes to drinking, but they do not care. "They don’t think they will get caught, and they want to enjoy their full college experience and that usually involves drinking," Thompson said.

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Alumnus gets taste of success with local brewery Payton Moore Features Correspondent A background in science and a love for beer makes Ryan Holmes an unlikely entrepreneur. In 2013, Holmes served his first pint under MadCap Brew Co., but the beer-making journey started 15 years before. Holmes began brewing as a hobby with the help of his wife. After graduating from Kent State with a background in biology and chemistry, Holmes took up the craft in his own home. Holmes said MadCap was never part of his “master plan.” “It became sort of a crazy obsession,” Holmes laughed. “(I) was just brewing all the time; my house was full of fermenters.” As friends and neighbors of Holmes caught on to his home-

made talent, the demand for more beer at graduation parties and catering events grew. Fast forward a few months and bars began reaching out to Holmes to feature his beer. One of the first bars to reach out to MadCap was Ray’s Place in downtown Kent. Tom Creech, a manager at Ray’s, keeps the Bullet IPA from MadCap on their tap system full time. “It’s a good product and it’s always good to support local breweries,” Creech said. “Especially a nano brewery just a few miles away.” Supporting the local scene is something MadCap is familiar with, as it sources most of its malts from down the road at LD Carlson Company. This cuts the cost of sourcing and shipping.

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University Health Services to offer free alcohol screenings Tyler Haughn Student Health Reporter For National Alcohol Screening Day, Kent State's University Health Services will offer free and confidential screenings for alcohol abuse. The event will be held on the second floor of the Student Center on April 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The goal of the event is for

students, faculty, staff and community members to determine if they have developed any symptoms of alcoholism and raise awareness for the results of excessive alcohol use. The screening will include free food, beverages and giveaway bags for participants. The screening process takes approximately 10-20 minutes for each participant. thaughn@kent.edu

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Sampling Kent's best mixed drinks Michael Nied Entertainment Reviewer

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Angry Bird — Bar 145 Looking for a drink that may bite back? Look no further than Bar 145’s signature Angry Bird cocktail. Combining the slow burn of Absolut Vodka with the tart bite of Angry Orchard cider and sour apple Schnapps, the Angry Bird is a more evolved drink that expertly balances sweet and sour. Garnished with lemon slices and a mint chiffonade, this is easily one of the most aesthetically pleasing drinks you’ll enjoy around campus. The taste is slightly bitter but balanced with sweetness — just like its namesake video game characters. This is a drink that is better suited for sipping than gulping, so it’ll set the scene for hours of good conversation among friends.

Incredible Hulk — The Loft Renowned for its drop shots, The Loft’s Incredible Hulk is a fan favorite that brings in customers from afar for a taste. Named after Marvel Comic’s indomitable superhero, the drink is a sublime shade of green and it packs a serious punch. This two-cup drop shot is served in a mug with a shot of vodka dropped in. The burn of liquor is masked by a sweet blend of secret ingredients, making it an easy drink for those who aren’t fond of the strong taste of booze. This is a drink that you can enjoy over an evening, but to quote the Hulk himself: Too many of these and “it’s clobberin' time.”

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, bars around Kent are prepared to see green for a weekend of festivities. If green beer isn’t your first choice, there are plenty of other signature drinks to enjoy for a night on the town. mnied@kent.edu

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Long Island Iced Tea — Ray's Place Inspired by the classic tea, the Long Island concoctions are the adult equivalent with a boozy twist. Comprised of gin, vodka, rum, triple sec and a shot of Coke, these drinks are a staple in bars across Kent, but Ray's version is the talk of the town. Served in a sturdy mug and garnished with a lemon slice, bartenders make each drink from the raw ingredients instead of working from a mix. The effort is worthwhile, as the drink is far superior to standard mixes. Ray’s Long Island is as smooth as it is potent, and the blend of liquors are perfectly balanced, making for an enjoyable drink from start to finish.

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University Libraries prepares for Student Appreciation Day Paige Brown Libraries Reporter University Libraries will host a campus-wide event Monday for students to enjoy free food, drinks and prizes in honor of Student Appreciation Day. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at every library on campus, including the Architecture, Performing Arts, Map and Fashion Libraries.

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Cheers&Jeers Cheers to ... clean energy. China is replacing 67,000 traditional taxis in Beijing with electric cars.

Don’t count out a Hollywood-sized upset Lucas Misera Opinion Editor After going from the No. 6 seed in the MAC Tournament to standing atop the conference via an upset of The University of Akron, Kent State earned itself a date with the most storied basketball program in the history of the sport, the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins. With six NCAA Tournament appearances in program history and only one run past the Round of 32 (2002), the Flashes square off against a program that has produced 11 NCAA championships, four undefeated seasons and a smorgasbord of alumni worthy of basketball’s Mount Rushmore. Present-day UCLA isn’t too shabby, either. With Naismith College Player of the Year candidate Lonzo Ball running an offense that averages over 90 points per game, the Bruins are likely a favorite to make a deep run. With all that said, the Flashes are underdogs — the kind of underdogs that are expected to lose by 20 points. Yet, if UCLA is serious about their chances at winning the tourney, overlooking lowly Kent State would prove disastrous. March Madness is all about who is peaking and playing their best basketball of the season. The Flashes are 9-1 in their last 10 games, proving they can play defense (allowing an average of 65 points per game over their last three matchups) or score in droves (look up their 116-point offensive explosion against Central Michigan University) along the way. If they do want a chance against UCLA, it’ll take an offensive showing similar to the aforementioned Central Michigan game. The Flashes have proven that the firepower is available, posting 100 points or more on five separate occasions this season, and it might be possible against a particularly vulnerable UCLA defense. In the Bruins’ four losses this season, opponents averaged 89 points per game. Their defensive efficiency may also be hampered by injuries to freshman phenoms TJ Leaf and Lonzo Ball. For the Flashes to take advantage of UCLA’s few weaknesses, senior forward Jimmy Hall can’t be a one-man show. Sophomore Jaylin Walker will need to be as sensational as he was against Akron in the MAC Championship, scoring 30 points on an 11-18 shooting night, and fellow sophomore Jalen Avery will need to masterfully run the point — if the Flashes start turning the ball over early, this one will turn ugly quickly. If all the pieces come together for Kent State on Friday, then Coach Rob Senderoff may have a chance at nabbing the most significant win in program history. Even if the odds are particularly slim, losing by less than 10 to a national powerhouse at this stage would certainly turn heads. Coming out with a win should be the main goal, but keeping this one close — even in the event of a loss — is a victory. But it’s March, a month routinely characterized by bracket-busting upsets and mayhem in the world of basketball. Among all the madness, the Flashes might have their moment. Even if Kent State gets routed by an exceptional opponent, the Flashes still beat Akron for the Wagon Wheel in a conference championship game. In that case, I think we can all still call this season a success. lmisera@kent.edu

Jeers to ... unfortunate acronyms. Florida parents are petitioning for Innovation Park Middle School to change its name due to its abbreviated name, IPMS.

Now this, folks, is pretty cool. Reports are surfacing that willing whipping-boy and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan has broken into the Guinness Book of World Records by living the longest without a spine. It’s a truly remarkable feat by any measure and Ryan’s newly anointed record is one he

As Poe puts it:

Paul Ryan breaks Guinness World Record Matt Poe Columnist Editor’s Note: The following column contains satire. Events mentioned in the piece are fictitious. Now this, folks, is pretty cool. Reports are surfacing that willing whipping-boy and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan has broken into the Guinness Book of World Records by living the longest without a spine. It’s a truly remarkable feat by any measure and Ryan’s newly anointed record is one he wholeheartedly deserves. I was fortunate enough that the Republican politician spoke to a bleeding-liberal columnist like myself, but he’ll do just about anything to make people like him. “I’m honored, truly honored,” Ryan said as he lay in his natural state as a gelatinous pile of goo. “I’ve often been told I’m willing to stand for anything that benefits me and screws over others. Well, not literally stand because of the whole lack of spine thing, but figuratively!” he added. Ryan surpassed long-time record holder and incessant babbler Rudy Giuliani, who had previously held the title from the late ‘90s until this past week. I tried to reach Giuliani for comment and got him on the phone, but I couldn’t understand a word he said, mostly due to him yelling the whole time. Actual spit began seeping through the earhole of my phone; it was a frightening spectacle on a multitude of levels. The reports indicated that Guinness finally had to give Ryan the spineless record after his latest role in the attempted undoing of Obamacare and proposal of the American Health Care Act (AHCA). Or as I like to call it, the “LOL, you’re poor and you don’t deserve health insurance because of it” Act. The AHCA has been slammed by some Republicans for being too generous (smacks forehead) and almost universally damned by Demo-

crats for its overall scummy-ness (the actual bill is reportedly covered in slime and massive flies). The bill could reportedly leave almost 24 million people uninsured over the next decade, while cutting the federal deficit by $337 billion. Why help people when you can save money, right? The AHCA is also reportedly going to remove affordable care to millions of the poorest in this country, while acting as a tax cut for the rich. I asked Ryan about these alleged numbers and the potential harm they could project onto millions of Americans. I got the following response: “Why would we help people who can’t afford outlandish health care prices?” Ryan gawked as he scuttled across the floor of his Capitol Hill office, leaving a distinguishable trail of goo behind on the tile. “I don’t associate myself with the less fortunate. In fact, I’ve never even seen a poor person before, do they really exist?” Ryan asked. I contacted Guinness about selecting Ryan as the longest living human without a spine, and they said the choice was a no-brainer. “Yeah, this is usually a pretty intense process when it comes to verifying an actual world record,” a spokesperson for the organization said. “But we showed up and finally saw Mr. Ryan in his true form, and we were like, ‘Holy crap, just give the guy the title on the spot.’” The important thing to remember is that Paul Ryan is the model for all who aspire to move forward in their respective careers regardless of the people who need to be removed, squashed or stepped on along the way — or die. After all, people may actually die because they can’t afford their health care services, but at least they have that iPhone they so covet. So congratulations, Paul Ryan: You continue to set the bar incredibly low and remind us that some see public service only as a means to benefit their own ends. Hopefully you can find them over the cries of outrage and sound of the dying as they plead for help under your watch! mpoe3@kent.edu

Maddow’s big reveal fails to live up to hype On Tuesday, TV host Rachel Maddow tweeted several hours before her show: “BREAKING: We've got Trump tax returns. Tonight, 9pm ET. MSNBC. (Seriously).” This tweet spurned huge reactions on both sides of the aisle on Twitter. During the program, she spent the first half hour building up to what could be the greatest political scandal since Watergate. However, when she finally revealed her findings, the substance fell short of what it was supposed to be. Here are just a few things to know about the reveal of President Donald Trump’s tax returns on “The Rachel Maddow Show”: First, Trump earned a large amount of money that year and paid a substantial amount in taxes. The two pages of his 2005 tax returns reveal that Trump earned more than $150 million that year and paid $38 million in taxes, which is a rate of 25.3 percent. This rate was due to what is known as the alternative minimum tax, which is implemented to negate any deductions on the original tax rate. Regardless, Maddow implied this was still not his fair share of taxes, and he would not pay this rate unless it was legally mandated. This is true. However, I would be hard pressed to find someone who willingly pays more than

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they are legally mandated to. Second, the media blew this way out of proportion, and Trump responded. During the broadcast, Maddow suggested these returns might reveal the president is drastically less wealthy than he previously claimed. It has also been suggested that, due to his reported billion dollar loss in 1995, Trump may not have paid taxes from then through his run for the presidency. Both of these claims proved to be false. Trump responded by releasing the details of the return on the White House website shortly before the start of the broadcast and claimed the acquisition of these returns was illegal. It is important to note that this is not true. According to NBC, they were not solicited, but were anonymously submitted to them. Finally, Trump remains the only major candidate in modern presidential history not to release his returns. There may still be questions that need to be answered about why the president will not release his returns. Many have alluded to the fact that this could mean he has something to hide. However, without any substantial evidence, this claim is meaningless. If this pattern continues and media networks continue this pattern of alluding to a possible major scandal without any substantial evidence, they will continue to lose credibility. jtabler2@kent.edu

The rights of a man Stephen D’Abreau Columnist One common thing you often hear is that in America we live in a patriarchy. Many believe women are universally oppressed under “patriarchy” and the normalization of “hegemonic masculinity” in our culture, politics, economics and so forth. However, the only people that can actually believe we live in a patriarchy are those who are woefully unaware of men’s issues in today’s society. In many ways, society isn’t equal between the genders, but it isn’t always men who have the upper hand. There are many ways that men have it worse than women on average in America today, but I will stick with a single, major area for this article: selective service. To start off, men do not have citizenship status as women. This may seem paradoxical, but the truth of the matter is that there exists something called Selective Service System of the U.S. government. Basically, the system is used to collect names for the U.S. government so that if — or when — the need ever arises, the names of young men are on hand to be drafted into the military for compulsory service. Women are, in all cases, exempt from the draft. Because Selective Service is tied to citizenship law, this leads to a weird system. Namely, failure to submit your name as a young man within 30 days before or after your 18th birthday is a federal felony. Without registering for the draft, you are ineligible for government student aid or loans, immigrant men cannot be given citizenship, you can’t receive federal jobs or job training and, in some states and cases, you can’t receive state government jobs or register to vote in. If found guilty of knowingly failing to register, you obviously could lose your voting right and be subject to a fine of up to $250,000. The list of penalties goes on and on, but they all have the same end. The government doesn’t really want to use these penalties and laws; they just want young men to submit their names. The risk of the rigid and dire penalties is intended to be the motivation to comply, and rarely used as the bludgeon to punish non-compliance. As the official Selective Service System site puts it, “REGISTER: It’s What a Man’s Got to Do. It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s the Law.” Now, I foresee the critical response that says, “But there hasn’t been a draft in decades. What’s the big deal?” It is true that there hasn’t been a draft since Vietnam. However, that doesn’t mean that there never will be one again, and any honest look at the world shows America could enter into another Vietnam from Iran to North Korea. Ignite a powder keg in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Pakistan, Korea or the South China Sea, and the possibilities for a draft are very real. But moreover, is it really fair to tie just under half of all U.S. citizenship to the registration for any possible compulsory military service? Is that equality under the law? Conditional citizenship, withheld government benefits, restriction to employment, conditional suffrage — if this was any other group of Americans other than men, we’d be tempted to call it second-class citizenship status. stabrea1@kent.edu

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BREWERY Alumnus gets taste of... Ryan Holmes pours a beer from the tap at MadCap Brewery on Mogadore Road in Kent, Ohio, on Friday. Alex Ledet / The Kent Stater

Additionally, Creech said the bartenders consistently recommend MadCap to travelers seeking a local craft India Pale Ale while dining at Ray’s. Holmes noted that Ray’s is one of the longest supporters of his brew. After landing a few spots in local bars in Northeast Ohio, Holmes knew it was time to expand from the “meet demand” mindset into a “make demand” mindset, testing out new flavors and variations of their original craft. Currently, featured flavors like the Golden Flash Ale, an interpretation of German-style beer, and the iconic Bad Leroy Brown Ale, a caramel-like traditional American Ale, include a few twists on classic beer styles. The next step in growing the business came with an expansion after purchasing the old Consolidated Mold and Manufacturing building on Mogadore Road. The

building’s sheer size allowed for the crew to expand the brewing system from three barrels to 10 — and throw in some life-sized Jenga games for guests. The building’s conversion features eight MadCap beers on tap, as well as a selection of cold brew coffee by Bent Tree Roasters. Throw in some giant wooden picnic tables, vintage pinball machines and a deck of cards for every table, and the spot is ideal for lovers of the brew. One of Holmes’ favorite parts of working at MadCap is bridging the younger scene with the older crowd. “We had an older couple sitting at this table, and we had a couple of girls come in decked out in black and fishnets, ready to go to a metal show,” Holmes said. “They grabbed their beer and turned around and said, ‘Where are we sitting?’ And the older couple — I mean, the lady was knitting and the husband is reading some thick novel, — said ‘Come sit down next to us.’” The culture clash, Holmes said, is all positive at MadCap. And, he said it all comes down to good beer, good fun and — hopefully in the future — good food. “I’m not really a businessman,” Holmes said. “I just really love beer.” pmoore22@kent.edu

Students wrestle with binge-drinking dangers Rachel Duthie Student Life Reporter When people saw Erica Buschick, they saw a blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty with an infectious smile. The 18-year-old special education major at Miami University had a passion for helping others, actively volunteering on campus and helping those less fortunate. But on Jan. 20, Buschick's life was cut short when she became another victim of dangerous binge drinking on campus. Her roommate found her unconscious the morning after a night of partying. "It took everyone on campus by shock," Annie Jones, a student at Miami, said. "Everyone (at college) drinks way too much, but no one thinks anything will actually come of it." Drinking over the years has become an activity that students see as an integral — sometimes expected — part of their college experience. It is a part of what Miami administrators call the "blackout culture," where students extensively consume hard liquor while partying. It remains a huge problem, as well. More than 1,800 college students die from alcohol-related injuries every year, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. No college is exempt from the statistics.

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RESIDENCE HALLS Campus alcohol-related... However, she said she understands why the university cannot allow students to drink in halls. "While it is illegal letting students drink in the halls because of the drinking age, having the residents being able to drink in a safe environment would be better than them finding alternative places to drink," Thompson said. Vanessa Allen, another sophomore visual communication design major who lives in Olson Hall, said students deal with the stress of college in different ways, and as long as they are being respectful to their neighbors, they should be allowed to drink. "Whatever the situation may be, I think students need to be able to have the freedom to do whatever they so please in the privacy of their own rooms as long as they keep quiet hours in mind and are respectful and responsible in their actions," Allen said. Allen said respect is what makes the issue so important. "I feel that if residents are respectful of their neighbors and are drinking responsibly, having alcohol in the dorms should not be a huge issue," Allen said. "On the other hand, when it is 2 a.m. and students are trying to sleep, I think those who are drinking have the responsibility of respecting quiet hours and should have consequences if they are causing a disturbance." If a student is drinking in their room and not bothering the rest of the dorm, Allen said drinking is not an issue. "Drinking in residence halls is, personally, not an issue, unless a group is doing so irresponsibly and disturbing those around them," Allen said. There are only three halls on campus that students of legal age are allowed to drink, including McDowell, Engleman and Centennial Court C. Mowers said Residence Services wants students to keep in mind the actions they make today can affect their future. "The decision that students make now, whether good or bad, will have a direct connection to their success as a student and in life," Mowers said. lstocum@kent.edu

Kent State students consume alcohol at a higher rate than the state average, including the rate of binge drinking. According to a study by the Portage Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition in 2013 — its most recent survey — 86.7 percent of Kent State students between the ages of 18 and 25 reported drinking in the past 30 days — 21 percent more than 18 to 25-year-olds in Ohio. "There have been times when I've seen people throwing up into a garbage bag in a stairwell, or walking into the bathroom and throwing up in the toilet," said Jake Ball, a freshman digital media production major. "(I've) realized (as a freshman) that people go crazy on Thursdays here." Binge drinking is defined by a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 g/dL. Typically, that means four drinks for women and five drinks for men in a two-hour time period, according to the National Institute of Health. While most binge drinking is a result of students trying to fit in, some use it as a coping method. Students may turn to alcohol in order to solve stress, insecurity, anxiety or relationship trauma. "The reality is that many students binge drink and never experience lasting negative consequences," said Deric Kenne, assistant professor of health policy and management at Kent State. "As

College students cheer on their friend Jake Mathie from Ohio University as he shotguns a beer on University Drive on Saturday. The Kent State tradition “Fake Patty’s Day” takes place the week before St. Patrick’s Day to allow an entire day to party. Alyssa Keown / The Kent Stater

a result, the negative consequences of alcohol get down-played, which increases the likelihood that something dangerous could happen." The culture around binge drinking is more dangerous than the drinking itself, Kenne said. Studies have shown that students' perception of drinking behaviors among their peers are very different from reality. "For example, while college kids believe about half of their peers drink alcohol 10 or more times a month, the reality is that only about 13 percent do," Kenne said. Consuming too much alcohol can cause confu-

sion, incoherence, vomiting and unconsciousness. Kenne advises for students to seek medical attention for these symptoms, instead of "sleeping it off" — a common remedy among students. "It can result in alcohol poisoning, which is potentially fatal," said Scott Dotterer, coordinator at the Office of Health Promotion. "It slows down your motor skills and (you) make decisions you wouldn't normally make if you were sober." rduthie@kent.edu

Kent Police arrest 20 on less-active 'Fake Patty's Day' Mitch Felan Senior Reporter Kent Police and Kent State students shared the luck of the Irish this 'Fake Patty's Day' with only 20 arrests in Kent during the third annual celebration — a decrease of nearly half from last year. Fourteen of the 20 arrests were made for prohibitions; additionally, six people were charged with disorderly conduct by intoxication and four were charged with marijuana possession. "Honestly, (Kent Police) d i d s o m u c h p re p a r a t i o n with (Fake Patty’s Day) that the people who got arrested pretty much broke into jail,” Kent Police Lt. Michael Lewis said in response to the lower arrest numbers. Lewis said he believes Saturday’s cold weather conditions, which were below freezing for most of the day, are to thank for the lower arrests. Kent State Community Resource Officer Tricia Knoles also pointed to the weather for her good news: The Kent State Police Department reported no arrests or summons on campus. "Last year it got really out of hand and I think weather played a factor in that, too,” Knoles said. “It was a very nice day and much warmer than it was this year.” The student-created holiday was not completely quiet for local police, however. According to records provided by Kent police, the station received 117 service calls; 21 calls involved traffic stops and 16 reported disorderly conduct. The other 80 calls reported miscellaneous offenses from drunkenness to property damage to parking complaints. Lewis said the only people arrested Saturday were those who were not using common

sense. "We weren't sifting through parties to see who was under the age of 21," Lewis said. "These were people who were walking down the street drinking an open container of beer thinking it was OK." Knoles said Kent State students generally were smart about how they behaved Saturday, leading to less activity on the holiday compared to last year. "We had a couple students who were a little tipsy,” Knoles said. “Some of our officers gave them a ride back to their dorm and made sure that they got back safely.” Knoles and Lewis also cite education and communication with the university for their success. The officers worked with the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and the City of Kent in preparation for the celebration. In particular, Lewis thinks that fraternities and sororities played a big part in keeping people safe. "I give a lot of credit to the students who weren't having parties on their front lawn. (They) didn't advertise that they were having large parties at their houses,” Lewis said. “Having fewer people visible outside was less inviting to people walking around looking to join a party." But police are not in the clear yet, as they are preparing to deal with more incidents this Friday when St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are set to begin in Kent. Lewis said he is not too worried, as most St. Patrick’s Day activity takes place in downtown Kent. Knoles said she is not worried either. “It’s probably going to be no different," Knoles said. "It will be cold and snowy again, so I don't foresee any issues with this Friday." mfelan@kent.edu

People cross a street in downtown Kent on their way to celebrate “Fake Paddy’s Day” on Saturday. Angelo Angel / The Kent Stater

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WEEKEND BUZZ Friday

Thursday Drag Show

National Ceramics Invitational

Dance Concert

Entertainers from Akron will bring their passion for drag to campus at 8 p.m. in the Student Center Governance Chambers. Hosted by PRIDE! Kent, the free show will also include an amateur portion performed by Kent State students.

The School of Art Collection and Galleries will host a free reception in its Downtown Gallery to welcome visitors to its ceramics exhibit, which features artists from around the country. The reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit will remain on display until April 15.

Dance majors and minors will present original choreography during this weekend-long event that kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Performances are held in the Erdmann-Zucchero Black Box Theatre in the Center for the Performing Arts.