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The only thing on Rod Sherman’s mind for the past week has been Friday’s basketball game. “I think it’s going to be a great day in the Kent area,” the senior guard said. “I’m amped up already.” And for more than one reason. Kent State battles Akron at 7 p.m. in the M.A.C. Center — a game that is significantly important to the Flashes, more than just a cross-town rivalry. Currently in first place in the Mid-American Conference East, the Flashes (20-10, 11-4 MAC) clinched the regular-season championship on Tuesday by defeating Bowling Green. A win on Friday will help Kent State clinch a No. 1 seed in the MAC Tournament. If the Flashes fall to the Zips, they can still clinch the top seed if Miami and Western Michigan lose this weekend. The Flashes already earned a first-round bye in the MAC Tournament by defeating Bowling Green on Tuesday. But arriving at the tournament as regularseason champions wouldn’t be a bad thing. See AKRON, Page 2
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“It felt good, and I’m glad people got to hear it,” Smith said. “It changed my life, and I want to share it with people. I don’t want to force it on people. If you don’t want it, you’ve got that choice.” In his speech, Smith asked, “Do you agree that the God of the universe loves you? Do you believe that?” He said he used to think he had to prove that he was a good person in order for God to love him. He said he realized in the seventh grade that even though he wasn’t perfect, God loved him for who he was. He wanted to share this message.
Bo Burnham has never been able to figure out exactly what “funny” is. “I think, in the end, everyone’s entitled to their own opinion as to what is funny,” the 20-year-old comedian said. “But if people are laughing, you can’t argue with that.” A sold-out crowd of 900 could not argue with Burnham’s take on funny when he performed in the Student Center Ballroom Thursday night. “The show was so much more than I expected,” said J.J. Fecik, a sophomore fashion design major. “I’m just used to his songs and videos on the Internet and had no idea how good he was at stand-up too.” Burnham’s hour-long set included his signature satirical music numbers, interlaced with skits and standup comedy. “Mixing it up keeps me from getting bored,” Burnham said. “Comedy is about getting something you didn’t expect you’d be getting.” Burnham said he only started playing piano his freshman year of high school, and started writing and posting songs on YouTube not long after.
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Matt Smith, a senior psychology major, gives a speech about finding God at the Kiva on Thursday.
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mwrite@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Matt Smith, senior psychology major and Campus Crusade for Christ member, revealed his beliefs about God in the Kiva Thursday night. The “Do You Agree with Matt?” campaign has been around campus for at least a week. He said he was happy to be able to share his message with others.
Fashion design professor shows off collection at KSU museum
From melted fabric to Asianinspired looks, Vincent Quevedo, professor of fashion design at the School of Fashion Design and Merchandising, created 40 pieces that are now being shown at the Kent State fashion museum. “Beyond Fiber and Fashion Art,” Quevedo’s exhibit, opened Thursday in the Higbee Gallery and will be displayed for one year. “I wanted this to be a learning experience for my students,” Quevedo said. “I look at it as an educational experience.” Though the museum normally displays work from artists outside of the school, Quevedo said the fashion museum contacted him to see if he wanted to show his work. The museum is trying to promote the fashion program and who they are as students and faculty, not just as a school, he said. “We want people to know that we not only teach, but we also do,” Quevedo said. As a first generation Filipino and a 1983 national gymnastics champion, Quevedo said that some of his pieces have a cultural influence. He said he was inspired by Asian culture and gymnastics. “When you look at my work,
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Vi n c i D e s i g n s a r t i s t Vi n c e Quevedo, a nationally and internationally recognized designer, showcased his art-towear pieces at Rockwell Hall on Thursday. Quevedo spoke to a lecture hall before socializing in the gallery. it’s very body conscious, very form-fitting, clean-lined and influenced by gymnastics,” he said. Margaret Kluk, sophomore fashion merchandising major, said she’s interested in seeing Quevedo’s work because of his unique perspective and distinctive inspirations. She said she regularly visits the museum and is always interested in the new displays. See EXHIBIT, Page 2
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Comedian Bo Burnham performs live at the Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday.
College Democrats is holding a town hall meeting regarding Senate Bill 5 at 6 p.m. Friday to raise awareness of the controversial bill. Christine Francisco, College Democrats president, said despite conflicting times with the rival basketball game between Kent State and Akron University, the meeting will still run. “Honestly, when it comes down to it, our basketball team will be great. I’d love to be there cheering them on, but this is something really important,” Francisco said. “The only reason I would tell (students) to stay is just because of how quickly this bill is going through and just the severity of it.” The open-floor discussion will be held in Room 133 of Bowman Hall. Francisco said she is try-
ing her best to make the meeting non-partisan. Since the bill passed through the Ohio Senate this week, it is now being sent to the Ohio State House. “I think it will be an interesting take,” said Laura Vanzo, College Democrats member. “I think it’s going to make (the meeting) have a more urgent tone.” Vanzo, senior political science major, said the group tried its best to “broaden the scope of people who are going to attend” by inviting a mix of organizations to the meeting. She said the discussion would be affected by who shows up. “It’s hard to get people that are for the bill to speak out, especially when you put them in a room full of people that are against the bill; however, the invitation stands,” Francisco said. See BILL, Page 2
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Evan Gildenblatt, sophomore applied conflict management major, is running for director of governmental affairs. “I think it’s invigorating to be a part of political discourse,” Gildenblatt said. “Whatever party or ideology people subscribe to, it is important they voice their beliefs. I want to facilitate that as director of governmental affairs.” Gildenblatt said although he is a sophomore, this is his first year at Kent State. He said last year, he spent nine months with a work-study program in Israel. Through the program, he worked for three months with an ambulance service, three months at a public policy organization and three months volunteering as an English tutor. Gildenblatt said while he was in Israel, he worked closely with international diplomats and high-ranking government officials. On campus, Gildenblatt is a brother of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, a firstyear engagement intern at Hillel and a member of the Kent State Animal and Environmental Awareness Association. “I’m a dedicated individual,” he said. “Students at this university will be my first and foremost priority if I get the position.”
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Will Akron ‘Roo’ the day? “If we can do that, my life would be lovely,” Sherman said. “It’s my senior year, so I really want to finish out on top.” Taking a moment to celebrate “Senior Day” before the game starts also makes Friday important. But since Sherman is the only senior on the team, it’s more like “Rod Day.” Sherman said the ceremony and the fact that it’s his last time playing at the M.A.C. Center would make for an emotional night. And his teammates do not want that night tainted by a loss to Akron. “‘Rod Day’ will be a lot better if we
Bryan Staul
Bryan Staul, sophomore political science major, is running for director of community affairs. Staul said he has not been involved with USG, but he has worked with politics. In high school, Staul was class president for four terms. He said he is also a committeeman in Mercer County, Pa., where he works with local members of city government. Staul is also vice president for the College Democrats, director of Critical Topics for the Kent Political Union at Kent State and a member of the Kent State Environmental group. Staul said if he is elected, he wants to
win,” said sophomore guard Randal Holt. After losing at Akron 65-62 on Jan. 8, the Flashes are out for revenge. “We know Akron will come out all amped up because it’s a rivalry game,” Holt said. “But we have to stay calm, do what we do and get this ‘W.’” According to Sherman, that means starting the first half with a lot of energy and remaining focused in the second. But he said the team seems prepared for the intense game already. “It’s our rival, so it shouldn’t take that much to get us amped up to play this game,” Sherman said. “I know they’re going to try to come here and spoil our party, so we just have to be ready to compete.” Rachel Jones is the men’s basketball reporter.
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D’Angelo McCornell, senior business management major, is running for director of community affairs. McCornell is currently the USG senator of the College of Business. As senator, McCornell said he organized study times for students in the college, assisted with renovations to Room 200 of the Business Administration Building and held monthly meetings with students. “It was a great experience,” McCornell said. “I felt welcomed by my peers, and it was humbling to see what it takes to become a leader around campus.” In addition to his senator position, McCornell said he works with TV2 and started “The D’Angelo Show” in Fall 2009. He said he started the show because he wanted to integrate different cultures in his info-tainment program, which airs online once a week. McCornell said although he likes his current USG position, he wants to move forward. “I’m ready to stretch out,” he said. “I
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“I hope people can relate,” Smith said. “I know not everyone can relate to my story, but I hope people can relate to part of it. I hope people got something from it.” Angela Henderhan, sophomore deaf education major and Campus Crusade for Christ member, said it is good to get the message about faith out to other people. “I think it’s really important, especially in college,” Henderhan said. “It’s easier at home when you go to church every Sunday, but people get caught up
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Zach Botzenhart, senior finance major, is running for director of academic affairs. Botzenhart said if elected he hopes to make all academic tools on campus more readily available to students. He said he also wants to host conferences to teach students ways to improve study habits and GPA. “I want to make learning easier for students,” he said. This is Botzenhart’s first year at Kent State’s main campus. He said he attended Kent Trumbull until this year because it was a cheaper financial option. “I think the biggest difference between here and Kent Trumbull is the social aspect,” he said. “It’s almost easier here because there is an entire building directed toward my major.” He said his favorite thing about Kent State is the diverse clubs and organizations offered to students. Botzenhart is currently the treasurer of Delta Tau Delta. He said he was elected to be president of the fraternity next year. Botzenhart said his fraternity brother Kevin Papp, who is USG director of governmental affairs, encouraged him to run in the USG elections. “He saw my drive and motivation,” Botzenhart said, “He thought I would fit well with the position.” Megan Wilkinson is a news correspondent.
during the week.” Smith said he hopes people will continue to ask questions about his beliefs. “I hope it doesn’t end here,” Smith said. “I hope that if people have questions that they seek out answers. Feel free to come and talk to me. Just because the week’s over doesn’t mean you can’t look me up and ask questions.” Rushia Edwards, sophomore prenursing major, said that she enjoyed hearing what Smith had to say. “It was good to hear from Matt finally,” Edwards said. “We’re all broken, but God sent Jesus to redeem us from it all. It’s the reason why we live our lives, so why wouldn’t we want to share it?” Michaela Write is the religion and College of Public Health Reporter. From Page 1
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BURNHAM YouTube sensation performs at KSU
Several years and millions of video hits later, he has found himself on stage, a transition he called “easy.” “All of my videos were done in one take, on the spot, in my room,” Burnham said. “So I never really used the Internet as a crutch anyways.” Burnham said high school theater experience and being comfortable in his own skin has helped to deal with any nervousness on stage. “I think (the material) is funny, and it’s cool, so that works for me,” Burnham said. “I’ve never went out and desperately tried to win over an audience.” Dylan Sonderman, sophomore English major, said he was floored by Burnham’s clever humor. “I think some of the jokes were so incredibly witty and may have even went over some people’s heads,” Sonderman said. “I really hope to see this guy go far.” Burnham said despite his growing success, he doesn’t care about fame and just focuses on maintaining a normal existence. “I still live at home and still have the same friends I had in high school,” Burnham said. “If things ever got too convoluted or too uncomfortable for me, I just wouldn’t do it anymore.” Anthony Dominic is the on-campus entertainment reporter.
“I definitely want to see the exhibit,” Kluk said. “I’ve found all the exhibits at the museum to be amazing, and this exhibit will only add to it.” Quevedo has won design competitions with some of the pieces shown in the exhibit. The clothing dates back to 1997, he said, and includes mostly women’s clothing, although there are a few men’s pieces and one unisex garment. Quevedo said he hopes students consider his design aesthetic. “I want students to look at the pieces and see where I’m coming from,” he said. “I want them to know all the designs are very do-able.” Fashion is driven by what’s going to sell and current trends, Quevedo said. From using technology to very basic sewing, his clothing displays all levels of difficulty. “My clothes are for creative, outgoing, confident people who know who they are and know what their limits are,” Quevedo said. “(That) is the type of person who would wear my clothes.” After the exhibit ends, the garments will be loaned out to educational or nonprofit organizations. Quevedo said his work never stays in one place because it’s usually being used by someone or for something. “Being exhibited is awe-inspiring,” Quevedo said. “It even inspires me to work more now, so it’s encouragement. I never run out of ideas.”
The College Democrats invited several unionized organizations. Representatives from Kent State’s teacher union, NAACP chapter and Campus Environment and Operations will be attending. The organizations also sent invitations to the Undergraduate Student Government and the Ravenna City School Union. Members of Organizing For America plan on attending the meeting as well. Francisco, sophomore technology major, said this group is the grassroots student campaign that helped get Obama elected. Barbra Lewis, regional coordinator of OFA, will be attending. She told Francisco she usually does not see this type of event put on by young democrats and is excited to see young adults recognize the effect of the bill. “Awareness is the first step in having an impact on your government,” Francisco said.
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SUMMARY:Kent State has done well enough this season to earn the regular season MAC championship, but winning this game agaist Akron could push us into the NCAA Tournament.
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eat Akron. You’ve seen the T-shirts, the advertisements and hopefully that giant pullout poster in Wednesday’s Stater. From day one here, we’re taught to love the Flash and hate the Roo. This game against Akron is kind of a big deal. But not really. In the not-so-grand scheme of Mid-American Conference basketball, Kent State has already clinched at least a share of the regular season title. Thank you, Buffalo, and your suffocating defense. With Miami’s 59-49 loss to Buffalo Wednesday, the Flashes are the first team to take back-to-back titles since 1992-1993, when Miami did it. So Kent State holds a full one-game lead on the rest of the MAC pack and all the tiebreakers. Rod Sherman could play hopscotch on the mid-court logo all night tonight, and the Flashes will still be playing in at least the
Josh Johnston National Invitation Tournament. But it wouldn’t matter if the Flashes had a 10-game lead in the conference and an automatic ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Beating Akron is all that matters. The Kent State men’s basketball team could, God forbid, go 2-18 on a season, but as long as those two wins were against those kangarooloving city kids, then the season wouldn’t be
looked upon as a catastrophe. Beat Akron. It’s a big deal. Kent State has seen track and field championship meets, MAC basketball tournament games, NIT games and field hockey championship games. Nothing compares to this game tonight. Heck, the Kent State-Akron football game can’t even hold a candle to it. Student attendance at basketball games is always so-so. The addition of the Krew is nice, but one corner of the M.A.C. Center standing and screaming isn’t enough. So flat out, this is what we’re saying: Go to the game. Paint up. Lose your voice from cheering so much. Have some pride, at least for two hours. And beat Akron. Josh Johnston is the mangaing editor. Contact him at jjohns64@kent.edu.
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FAMOUS QUOTE “A conservative is a man with two perfectly good legs who, however, has never learned how to walk forward.” —Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Such a long time Perhaps the most interesting part about the Academy Awards is seeing the people behind the stars — their wives, their husbands. Even more interesting is when a celebrity’s significant other is not a celebrity and leads a life outside of the public eye. In some ways these people are more fascinating than the movie stars they sleep with. In the back of our mind we say to ourselves, “Oh, there must be something special about him/her.” They must have some magic or poetry about them. Sadly, one of these vessels of magic, Suze Rotolo, 67, recently passed away. Unless you are wellversed in the Bob Dylan mythos, you have probably never heard of Suze Rotolo. Music freaks will recognize Rotolo as the young girl wrapped around Bob Dylan’s arm on the cover of Dylan’s 1963 album, “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.” This was Dylan’s second album, but the first in which Dylan wrote the majority of the songs. “Freewheelin’” established Dylan as an outstanding songwriter among many singersongwriters in Greenwich Village in the early 1960s. Being Bob Dylan’s girl, naturally, there are bound to be songs about you, alluding to you, for you or simply to you. Probably known best for his “protest songs,” (a phrase that would seem to make Dylan ill), Dylan has written plenty of love songs. And some of the best were created out of his relationship with Rotolo. Despite only being together a short time, “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right,” “Boots of Spanish Leather” and “Tomorrow Is a Long Time” have all been attributed as being about Rotolo. Now, these aren’t the Boyz II Men-esque love songs that would traditionally be thought of as the first song a young bride would choose for her fatherdaughter dance. These songs may seem too melancholy to be placed in the traditional love song category, but that’s where I’m placing them.
James Sherman Anyone familiar with Dylan’s songwriting knows how cryptic and ambiguous he can be with his lyrics, but with these particular songs I get a strong feeling that they are about an imperfect relationship. These are songs about two people who really want to be together but for whatever reason, are apart. Sometimes that’s how love goes. My favorite of these songs is “Tomorrow Is a Long Time,” which was recently featured over the closing shot of the season finale of “The Walking Dead.” This is probably the most intimate of tracks in the Bob Dylan catalogue. The most popular version, the version that appears on Dylan’s second greatest hits compilation and “The Walking Dead,” features Dylan gently plucking away at an acoustic while the lyrics come from somewhere deep within. It’s real. It’s so quiet during the song that by the time Dylan finishes, you are shocked to hear the crowd’s applause. For a short time, you were the only audience member. Referring to his recorded songs, Dylan has said, “The ideal performances of the songs would then come on stages throughout the world. Very few could be found on any of my records.” Thanks to Suze Rotolo, we know we have at least one. James Sherman is a junior newspaper journalism major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at jsherma8@kent.edu.
Sri Lanka: forgotten and divided? After 30 years of ethnic warfare, Sri Lanka has accomplished what the entire Western world is attempting to do — eradicate terrorism and end violence. However, the island nation has not been celebrated or acknowledged for this feat and instead has come under intense scrutiny from the international community for human rights violations and a call for independent war crimes investigations. With elements of hypocrisy, anger and distrust in the midst of this controversy, many Sri Lankans feel attacked and unwilling to carry out post-war reconciliation efforts between the ethnic Tamils and Sinhalese people. Why should we answer to the U.N. and global leaders when they were not there for the fight? What do we owe to the Western world that brought conflict to our land in the first place? When conversations about the end of the war arise, this is the sentiment held by many a Sri Lankan. Growing up in the United States, a world away from my family in Sri Lanka, I have a vastly different outlook on the war. At first, I was defiant in acknowledging other perspectives. From the moment I heard that the war in Sri Lanka had “ended,” I felt frustrated and powerless to the plight of the mostly Tamil and Sinhalese civilians trapped in the northern region of the country. For the past 30 years, the international community and I watched as violence had a stronghold in every corner of the country. We watched on as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and Sinhalese-dominated government failed to find peaceful common ground. Yet as the war
Thisanjali Gangoda came to an end in May 2009, the international community didn’t hesitate to chide Sri Lanka for its war practices and human rights abuses. I think that there is great hope in bringing the nation together, and the moment is right now. But time and again, I have watched as international leaders decide to take matters into their own hands, with little consideration of the input of country nationals. The international community is quick to judge and hold parties accountable for atrocities and devastation caused by war. This is indeed a vital factor in restoring peace to the nation, but what good does it do when post-war reconciliation and restructuring is facilitated or forced by foreign entities? Does it empower the people of the country or detract from self-determination and the spirit of revolution? Post-war processes in Sri Lanka are fragile, and there needs to be a time for the country and the people to heal. While there is celebra-
tion for the ending war, there must also be internal reflecting and questioning of the direction of the country. Many people in Sri Lanka are eager to move forward and brush over the past while the government wants to hold on to the glory of the war. President Mahinda Rajapaksa is using his power and influence to move the country to a totalitarian regime, crushing the foundations of democracy and civil liberties. With increasing government limitation and oversight of the work of independent advocates for peace and social justice in Sri Lanka, the conditions of the country have worsened. The government refuses to initiate independent war crimes investigations and have used hostile language against the U.N. and outside “interferers.” The role of the international community has become muddled and unpleasant, as their demands of Sri Lanka only cater to those in power. I am tired of the Western elites attempting to superimpose their vision of peaceful living on countless nations such as Haiti, Burma, Sri Lanka and now Egypt. International cooperation and support is essential to maintaining diplomatic relationships. However, there are fine lines to be to drawn between international aid and neocolonialism Thisanjali Gangoda is an applied conflict management major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at tgangoda@kent.edu.
Beauty and the identity: a love/hate story I was shocked when one of my close friends decided to cut off her waist-length hair last week. A few other friends and I even helped her do it. She wanted to donate it, but that wasn’t the main reason for cutting it. Because her hair was one of her most attractive features, she felt it was becoming a source of too much pride in her life. She didn’t want her beauty to be defined by her outside appearance. Instead, she wanted her identity and confidence to come from her relationship with God. Now her hair is about an inch long, and for the first time in years you can tell what color eyes she has. I felt like the vainest person on the planet when I heard her explanation. My own hair has been a source of both pride and frustration for, well, my entire life. Being ridiculously thick and naturally curly, I straighten it on a regular basis, taking an hour out of my time to force it to be something that it’s not. While not many of us would say someone is beautiful or ugly based on the quality of hair alone, no one can dispute how much impact it has on one’s outer appearance. I’m sure many women can vouch for feeling insecure on days when they feel they could be a contender for a “World’s Big-
but are some of the most beautiful people I know because of their compassion for others and strong sense of self. I know how easy it is to internalize the “beautiful on the inside” mentality and quickly forget it when you wake up convinced that if only you had hair like X, you’d be a lot hapSarahbeth Caplin pier. Placing one’s confidence in tangible things will always result in downfall. It’s easy to think gest Frizzball” contest. With so much emphasis on that those we consider to be beautiful probably “red-carpet” hair in most shampoo commercials don’t have insecurities about their appearance. and women’s magazines, it’s no wonder how However, I’m pretty sure the average person much impact hair can have on self-esteem. doesn’t give a crap if you ran out of hair gel but Even though she looks vastly different now, my cares more about how you treat them. friend isn’t any less beautiful than she was before. I doubt I’ll ever be brave enough to shave my She challenged me to reconsider how I define my own standards of beauty and how much my iden- head to really understand this concept, but I’m tity and character can make up for anything I per- glad my friend has reminded me that who we ceive as a flaw. I have known many drop-dead gor- are doesn’t change even if our appearances do. geous women who prove themselves ugly as soon Sarahbeth Caplin is a senior English major and a as they open their mouths and start trash-talking columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. people. I’ve also known many women who don’t measure up to the American standard of beauty Contact her at scaplin@kent.edu.
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WEDNESDAY nStephanie L. Dorsey, 19, of Kent, was arrested for domestic violence at 249 Harris St.
nAshley S. Crump, 23, of Kent, was arrested for obstructing official business at 922 Lawrence Drive.
THURSDAY n Adam P. Smith, 33, of Akron, was
Daily Kent Stater arrested for drunken driving at the West Main Street and Kent Road intersection.
Jeremy K. Taylor, 21, of Lorain, was arrested for driving under suspension at the Sunnybrook and Indian Valley intersection.
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WEDNESDAY nSean R. Keyes, 19, of Fairport, N.Y.,
was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia at the Eastway parking lot.
TUESDAY n Adam L. Zickefoose, 19, of Alliance,
was cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia at Manchester Hall.
Eighth-graders experience KSU campus Daniel Moore
dmoore63@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater For Avery Danage, it’s never too early to start recruiting students. Kent State welcomed a group of about 100 eighth-graders from Canton Thursday for a campus tour and a talk about their futures. The event was the first of four pre-college programs organized by the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Danage, the pre-college facilitator for the division, said the purpose of the event is to show-
case all parts of university life. “They think school is just all academics,” Danage said. “(We are helping) them experience other things KSU has to offer.” Geraldine Hayes-Nelson, the assistant vice president of Pipeline Initiatives and Diversity Programming, said she hoped a day on campus would help eighth-graders start thinking about their career paths. “What we would like to do is to give you an opportunity to be exposed to college,” said Nelson. Before the tour, Nelson addressed the eighth-graders in the multipur-
pose room of Oscar Ritchie Hall. She said they should start thinking about what classes to take in high school, maintaining their GPAs and prepping for the ACT. “What you do in eighth grade really, really does count,” she said. Kent State students from Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta, Delta Sigma Theta and Kappa Sigma led the eighth-graders on tours and fielded questions about everything from time management to mailboxes to paying for college. After stopping in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center,
Eastway Center and Air Traffic Control Center in Van Deusen Hall, the eighth-graders had lunch and Nelson thanked everyone for their participation. Danage said although he has groups visiting Kent State every week, the eighth-graders are personally special to him. “My favorite groups are the young kids because they find everything so fascinating, and their faces light up.” Daniel Moore is the diversity reporter.
Spanish Film Fest to show in Michael Schwartz Center Kelly Tunney
ktunney@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Students interested in Spanish films can take advantage of the Spanish Film Festival this weekend in the Michael Schwartz Auditorium. The film festival begins Friday with a showing of “Volver” at 7:30 p.m., a popular film that stars Penelope Cruz. On Saturday, “El Bola (Pellet)” will play at 2 p.m., followed by “Celda 211 (Cell 211)” at 7:30 p.m. The festival will conclude with “Un Novio Para Yasmina (A Fiance for Yasmina)” on Sunday at 2 p.m. All films are shown in Spanish with English subtitles.
Each of the film showings is free and open to the public. They are presented by the history department and sponsored through a grant from the Spanish Embassy. Rebecca Pulju, assistant professor of history, said that the festival would benefit students who enjoy Spanish films, as well as those who are unfamiliar with the genre. “We’re making it more convenient for people who are already interested in watching the films,” she said. “But also, we’re trying to introduce people to foreign films who haven’t really been interested in the past.” Kelly Tunney is the college of arts and sciences reporter.
Kent State Dodgeball Team seeks win in weekend game Winning is something every sports team strives for, and that is exactly what the Kent State Dodgeball Team will be striving for Saturday. The Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be hosting a dodgeball tournament starting at noon on the basketball courts. The teams competing in the tournament are The Ohio State University, Bowling Green University and DePaul University, said Matt Klembara, Kent State co-captain. “Ohio State is going to be our biggest competition,” said Klembara,
sophomore visual communication design major. He said they have a good chance of winning this tournament because they only lost by one point against Ohio State last year. Ryan Menn, junior applied conflict management major, who has been on the team for three years, said he looks forward to taking revenge on Ohio State the most. “I expect to win this tournament,” Menn said. Erin Vanjo is the student recreation and wellness center reporter.
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An awesome summer job in Maine! If you’re looking to spend this summer outdoors, have fun while you work, and make lifelong friends, then look no further. Camp Mataponi, a children’s summer camp, has positions available in Land Sports (lacrosse, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, field hockey), Waterfront (sailing, canoeing, waterskiing, life guarding, WSI, boat drivers), Ropes Course, Tennis, H.B. Riding, Arts & Crafts, Theater, Dance, Gymnastics, Video, Photography, Nurses, Maintenance, Cooking and more. Top salaries plus room/board & travel provided. Call us today, 561748-3684 or apply online at www. campmataponi.com Outpost on Route 43 Kent. Hiring all positions and entertainment. Entertainment coordinator/ marketing. 330-678-9667 Parasson’s Italian Restaurant Hiring All Positions, All Shifts, Starting at $8-$10/hr. Apply in person 11AM9PM, no phone calls please. 3983 Darrow Rd., Stow Landscape design/construction company in Hudson seeking fulltime laborers. $8/hour. Call 330-6504337. The Pour House Pub is Looking for Bartenders 4033 State Route 43. Ask for Sarah. 330-406-6324 Lawn Fertilization Company seeks employee. Must have valid Ohio drivers license 4 points or less, please call 330-688-3389 Full time assistant, degree preferred for the Yoga Lounge in Hudson. Retail experience preferred. Must be available nights/weekends. Send resume to acook3@windstream.net Waitress/waiter help. Fine Dining. Apply in person, Reserve Inn, Hudson. 15 Minutes from campus. 330-650-1717. Now Hiring: fun and energetic people, Guava Smoothie and Juice Bar. Part/full time. Minutes from KSU, apply within 1634 Norton Rd., Stow.
The Kent State University Police Department is currently disposing of evidentiary and found property. Persons who can properly identify any items as theirs may claim them by personally appearing at the Kent State University Police Department, Stockdale Safety Building, Kent, Ohio, Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-4:00PM. The property will be held until March 15, 2011 4PM. Property not claimed during this time will be disposed pursuant to the provisions set forth in the Ohio Revised Code.
REWARD: Fourteen Carrot Gold Cross lost on 2/20/11 in front of Kent Police Department, Call 330-633-7442 or 787-502-7980 REWARD: Yellow gold engagement ring. Lost on 2/24/11 at KSU Student Center. Call 440-623-4429 or email: sturne10@kent.edu.
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CAREGIVER Provide direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities. Assist and teach with daily in-home and community living skills. Jobs vary from assisting with medical needs to community outings and role modeling. All required trainings are provided by Independence, Inc. There are currently several job opportunities for part-time, full-time and weekend positions with job sites throughout Portage County. ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE WITH GOOD DRIVING RECORD, high school diploma or equivalent and a clean criminal background. Download an application off the website at www.independenceofportage.org or stop in and fill one out at: INDEPENDENCE, INC. 161 E. MAIN ST RAVENNA, OH 44266 PHONE: (330) 296-2851 FAX: (330) 296-8631 E-MAIL: holly@independenceofportage.org Landscape assistant needed. Male/ Female. Morning/early afternoon hours. $8/Hour. Must have own car. 330-208-8226 Experienced lawn care technician Immediate part-time openings in a Hudson/Stow based company. Must be motivated, reliable and experienced with commercial equipment. Flexible hours, regular bonuses. Starting at $10-$13 per hour. Call 330-472-1378.
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
horoscope By Nancy Black Today’s Birthday (03/04/11) This is it, the moment you’ve been waiting for. This year you’ll discover your own power to manifest. This is also a year of business transition. Enjoy your precious, finite moments. Regardless of circumstances, you can have happiness. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7. Act quickly, but don’t spend recklessly. Embrace questions: who, what, when, where and why. What if the answers, rather than concrete, are relative to the questioner?
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7. Go ahead, rearrange the furniture if you have to. Just make sure that you plan ahead where everything goes. Plot the perfect backdrop for new beginnings.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7. Imagine the project already completed. Gather up your courage, take a deep breath and charge forward. You’re afraid of the unknown. It’s only human.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7. Caring for others gives concrete results and satisfaction. All you need is love today, for your neighbor, yourself and for simple things like clean water.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7. Pay attention to your dreams (daydreams count). Write everything down. It’s important, even if seemingly senseless. It will come together logically later.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 9. There’s a sense of urgency. Thinking outside the box is useful, especially when it comes to your career goals. Be courageous, and just go for it.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 9. Work is on your mind today. You have the capacity for great business transactions. Remember to be fair and balanced. Simplify, for best results.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8. Resist temptation. Money is on your mind today. Being stubborn could damage a friendship. Consider bringing some balance to the equation.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7. Someone else’s emergency can be your windfall (and help them out in the process). Take that trip you were planning. It may open up amazing new possibilities.
Rent Spacious 4&5 bedrooms houses with 2 full baths. Great condition, great location, A/C, W/D, dishwasher, deck, garage. Several units available: -Deluxe 4/5 bedroom units. $360 per room. -All inclusive, $350 per room. 330-808-4045 Hurry In 2BR Apts available for Fall Free Heat and Water, Pets Welcome, Outdoor Pool 330-673-5364 Kent near downtown and campus 2 bedroom apartment, all utilities paid except electric, $350/bedroom + security deposit. (330) 676-9440 1 & 2 bed apartments. Newly remodeled, all utilities paid except electric. Call for Valentine’s Day Specials! (330)678-0972 Buckeye Parks Mgmt. Serving Kent for over 30 years 2011-2012 Leases 1,2,3,4 bdrm apts 3&4 bdrm townhomes Some include utilities Prices starting at $375 per room 330-678-3047 BuckeyeParksMgmt.com Available Now Single Rooms Starting at $275 includes some utilities, 330678-3047. FALL: NEAR KSU 6 bedroom house, 1 block from campus. Large bedrooms, 2 full baths, full basement. Washer/dryer hookup. Large off street parking lot. Call Drew 440-821-3524 HIDDEN PINES Town homes 4 bedrooms 2 bath. W/D. ALL utilities included. $365/mo/bdrm www.hidden-pines.com 440-708-2372 Large 2 bedroom 1.5 bath apartment $585/month + deposit & electric. Heat, water and trash included. 330312-0066 or 330-968-4930 Downtown Kent:1 & 2 bedroom apartments starting at $500. Free Cable & Internet. No Pets. Call (330)673-2110. Brand New 3 Bedroom, 2 full bath house available Fall. Full appliances, $375 bedroom 1, $350 per bedroom 2 and 3. Close to Campus 330-6731225 AVAILABLE FALL: UNIVERSITY TOWNHOUSE. 5 BDS, 2.5 BATHS, STOVE REFRIG, DISHWASHER, WASHER/DRYER, A/C. $250.00 PER PERSON ; WWW.JLCASTO.COM CALL 330-688-7040. $495.00 FIRST 3 MONTHS. 2BD 1BTH TOWNHOME. LAUNDRY, CARPORT. jlcasto.com 330-688-7040 For 2011-2012 One Month Free Last Available. Close to Campus. Large apartment. Licensed, private parking, large yard, large front porch. 4 bedroom $1,180/$295 each. (330) 626-3957 Kent- 3 bedroom house. Close to downtown on bus line. $750/month plus utilities. Available July 1st, 330678-0932
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NOW LEASING FOR FALL 5,4,2,1 bedroom Houses. Efficiency. Good Location Near KSU. Call 330-554-8353
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Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7. Find a quiet place to work for the greatest productivity. You may have a tendency to focus on your limitations today. Don’t worry. They’re not as real as they seem.
Rent For Fall: 3 and 4 bedroom apartments $400/month per room, security deposit required. Heat included, laundry room. No pets. Across from KSU. (330) 554-3024 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 Fall: Free Heat 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo. No Pets. $725. 330-678-3557 KENT- Large 4-bedroom 2 bath, new kitchen, baths, windows. Clean and quiet, large fenced yard. $425 w/ utilities, washer/dryer. 5 minutes to KSU 330-906-2525 1&3 Bedroom Apartments Close to Campus Joe (330)310-1494. 6/7 Bedroom from campus, (330)298-0321
house, 1 block $1600/1900/month
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25 YEARS EXPERIENCE HOUSING KSU STUDENTS OFF CAMPUS NOW LEASING FOR FALL ‘11-12 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, duplexes, efficiencies, located near and around campus on Depeyster, Linden, Lock, Mantua, School, and Water Streets Large 2 bedroom apartments, living room, dining room, kitchen, bath, full basement with washer and dryer hook-up located on Lake Street. Check out our website www.jkohlre.com for more information. You can also stop by our office at 200 E. Summit, call us at 330-677-4722 or text us at 330-780-1274 JACK KOHL REALTY Property Management & Rental Office 200 East Summit Street Kent, OH 44240 Phone: 330-677-4722 Text: 330-780-1274
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7. You’re on fire. If you had the opportunity, you could paint the Sistine Chapel today. That’s the kind of artistic productivity you’re capable of.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8. Life is good. Enjoy every single minute today. You never know when it’s going to end. Take creative risks, but don’t gamble with money or love.
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SPORTS
Daily Kent Stater
Sports editor: Josh Johnston • jjohns64@kent.edu
The greatest month in sports is here
PORRINI: TRUE GRIT
The NFL season is long gone and perhaps further away than we think, baseball won’t heat up for another four months and both the NHL and NBA seasons are still months away from playoffs. The world of sports needs a shot of espresso — or a shot of Dickie V. Look no further than the name of the month on the calendar. March Madness is here, and, unofficially, it starts tomorrow. The conference tournaments will tip off with just as much drama as the NCAA tournament itself. There’s no better time of the year than March Madness. It marks the start of spring, warmer weather, shorter shorts and more visible skin mixed with upsets galore and enough buzzer beaters to make Christian Laettner jealous. The madness starts Saturday night, with arguably the greatest rivalry in all of college sports. The No. 13 North Carolina Tar Heels host the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils at 8 p.m. in a battle for first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The heated rivalry always makes for a great game, but given the circumstances, this season it’s looking like this will be one for the ages. Both teams enter the contest with the same conference record of 13-2. The teams have been tied atop the standings going into the final game of the regular season five times in their long history. The last time this happened in 2008, Tyler Hansbrough led the Tar Heels to a 76-68 victory at Duke. Could Saturday’s matchup call for similar results? The first game between these two teams ended with a 79-73 victory for the Blue Devils on Feb. 9. That was a much different Tar Heels team, though. Super-freshman Harrison Barnes is proving why The Associated Press named him to the pre-season AllAmerican team.
Michael Moses On Wednesday, Barnes hit a last-second, pull-up 3-pointer to give North Carolina a 72-70 victory at Florida State. This was the same team that knocked off No. 1 ranked Duke earlier this season. Duke, on the other hand, is shaky. The Blue Devils started out Wednesday’s game against Clemson with sloppy play and ended with a season-high 20 turnovers. CBS could not have dreamed for a better leeway to the March Madness season with this matchup. Duke seniors and perennial starters Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith will surely not want to fall short in this game, but coach Roy Williams would love to prove that his less-hyped Tar Heels could dethrone Mike Krzyzewski and the conference-favorite Blue Devils. A pair of Big East conference matchups will also tipoff the March Madness season tomorrow. No. 19 Villanova travels to No. 5 Pitt in an attempt to knock off the Big Eastleading Panthers. Pitt leads the conference with a 14-3 record, but close behind is Notre Dame. The No. 7 Fighting Irish travel to Connecticut to take on Player of the Year candidate Kemba Walker and the No. 16 Huskies. The greatest month in sports is just about here. To think that we don’t even have to wait for the conference championships for March Madness to begin makes me that much more excited. As Dickie V would say, “It’s awesome, baby!” Michael Moses is a sports columnist. Contact him at mmoses3@kent.edu.
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Junior guard Michael Porrini’s play in his first season at Kent State has earned him a reputation as a gritty and physical player.
A RARE BREED OF TOUGHNESS
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When Coach Geno Ford recruits new players to the Kent State men’s basketball team, he looks for one thing: toughness. The physicality of the college-level sport paired with a schedule that, at times, seems endless, means players need to be able to withstand physical and mental beatings. “To us, we’ve always put a premium on toughness — mental and physical,” Ford said. “All of our guys have been brought here because we thought they could withstand the grind of college basketball and traveling.” Insert Michael Porrini. The junior guard gained recognition recently for his game-winning baskets against Western Michigan on Feb. 21 and Buffalo on Feb. 24. But Porrini stood out all season for his aggressive playing style. “Mike is extremely physical for a guard,” Ford said. “He’d be physical for any position, but when you factor in that he’s our point guard — he’s one of the most physical players in the country in that sense. He’s a gritty, gutty, hard-nosed guy who’s not afraid of contact.” Porrini uses his scrappy playing style to get Kent State the ball by any means necessary, and he always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Although he’s Kent State’s second-shortest player, the 6-foot-2 guard can dive into a pile of players fighting for a loose ball on the court and magically emerge with the ball. With 51 this season, Porrini is in fifth
place in the Mid-American Conference for steals. He credits his instincts to immediately snatch any loose balls to a background in football. “Growing up in Massillon, (Ohio), that’s what you’re taught is to do football,” Porrini explained. “At birth, we’re given footballs in our cribs.” While Porrini started to carry on his town’s football tradition in third grade, his first love was actually baseball, which he played until seventh grade. “I did basketball and football because my friends did them,” Porrini said. “I didn’t actually like either one.” But once he started high school, he liked football and basketball because he could “take out a lot of anger and not get in trouble for it.” While he still sees sports as a good stressreliever, Porrini said he cannot take out too much anger and risk a foul. Porrini tries to turn down his aggressiveness and play smarter if he is in foul trouble, but he has still fouled out four times this season. The most recent time was at Drexel on Feb. 18. “It’s the worst experience in playing basketball,” Porrini said. “It might be worse than losing. You want to be out there, and you want to compete with your team (but can’t).” But most of those fouls came from offensive plays or rebounds, instead of defensive battles with his opposition. After covering everyone from point guards to power forwards, Ford said Porrini always does his job with the correct skills and smarts. “Mike has the whole package of the anticipation, strength, knowing where to be and getting there when he needs to,”
Ford said. “It’s certainly a rare package to have good hands, good feet and be as strong as he is.” Most guards with bulky muscles like Porrini are heavy on their feet, but his quickness paired with his strength make him a rare commodity. “That all comes from Massillon,” Porrini said, who started lifting for football in eighth grade. “From me being able to do that at an early age, it allowed my body to get bulkier.” But his strength as a player is not just physical. Ford said Porrini gets on players for not trying hard enough in practice or games. Because he also leads by example, no one questions or disregards the first-year Kent State player. But to Porrini, being a tough player is deeper than how you lead your teammates or your how many points you score. “It’s not about skill level, how strong you are or anything like that,” Porrini said. “It’s all about your heart. There aren’t too many people who have a bigger heart than me when we touch in-between those four lines (on the court).” That mentality is one of the few things Porrini has that does not stem from football. It comes from his mother and grandparents who raised him and taught him to do his best in sports — something he continues to do today. “If I see something happening, I’m going to do it,” Porrini explained. “I’m not depending on or trying to wait for anyone else to do it. I just go out there and do it.” Rachel Jones is a sports reporter. Contact her at rjones@kenbt.edu.
Central Michigan has claimed the MidAmerican Conference Tournament title the past nine years. Jim Andrassy, Kent State wrestling head coach, said the Chippewas would not win a tenth. “It hasn’t been won by a team other than Central in 12 (of the past 13) years,” Andrassy said. “We have the ability to break that.” Andrassy said Kent State is going to win the title this year because the team has a more active coaching staff than in the past, and the Flashes sit well based on the coaches’ poll. According to the most recent MAC rankings for each weight class, Kent State wrestlers are ranked first in four of the ten weight classes. Only three Central Michigan wrestlers are ranked first. If the Flashes win the four matches they are predicted to win, Kent State will win the tournament. “If everyone can place to where they’re seeded, we’re probably going to have six to seven national qualifiers and we’ll win the tournament,” Andrassy said. Andrassy acknowledged upsets always happen in tournaments — it just depends who and when. If one of Kent State’s wrestlers is upset, Andrassy expects a lowerranked wrestler, or a wrestler unranked altogether, such as sophomore Chase Skonieczny, to step up and pull off an upset. “It’s going to come down to a guy taking third instead of fourth — a guy taking second instead of third,” Andrassy said. “A guy like (Brendan) Barlow might have to go in and upset (Jared) Trice again to win the tournament like he did last year.” The wrestlers do not know whom they will face until late Friday night based on the way the tournament is organized. Yet they have wrestled each possible opponent at some point this season during conference play, so they have an idea of who they need to beat to win their weight class. Andrassy said No. 1 junior Nic Bedelyon just needs to wrestle his style. “If Bedelyon wrestles his style, he should roll through this tournament as far as bonus points,” Andrassy said. “We expect a lot of bonus points from him.” At 133, Andrassy said the Flashes’ No. 3 freshman Tyler Small needs to return to the wrestling dominance he had earlier in the season, when he beat current No. 2 Kevin Smith from Buffalo, 15-8. Small also has the pressure of knowing if he wins the tournament, he will qualify for the national tournament. The 141 lb-class is the only weight class that does not contain a ranked Kent State wrestler. Junior Marcel Clopton is ranked fourth in the 149 lb-class. He did not wrestle the No.
3 Brad Squire this year, but lost 4-2 to No. 1 Desi Green and 4-1 to No. 2 Donnie Corby in the regular season. “I’ve wrestled my best these last few weeks, so I just need to get it done,” Clopton said. Senior Matt Cathell sits at No. 1 of the 157 lb-class. Andrassy said he cannot offer anything about Cathell other than “hopefully his funk will work the second time around.” Cathell said he is most worried about No. 4 Casey Gordon from Ohio University. “He kept it close with me,” Cathell said of their earlier matchup. “I didn’t get a takedown until late in the match. I’m going to try and get the takedown earlier this time, so I can get a good lead and not have to worry about him getting a takedown at the end.” Junior Ross Tice is ranked second in the tournament behind Central Michigan’s Mike Miller. In order to win the tournament, Tice will most likely have to beat Miller, who defeated him 8-2 two weekends ago. Tice said he has practiced new techniques solely for facing Miller. “He did a lot of things that I fixed throughout this week,” Tice said. Freshman Brandonn Johnson will have to get by Ohio’s No. 1 Nick Purdue in order to win the tournament. “BJ is going to have to upset over the OU guy,” Andrassy said. “If he upsets him, he’ll go to the national tournament. He’s capable. The way the bracket should work, he’ll get in at a good timeline for an upset.” Andrassy said No. 1 sophomore Casey Newburg should be fine as long as he stays aggressive and does not play too much defense. “Newburg has to have a lot more intensity and offense,” Andrassy said. “He needs to attack more and score more points.” At 197, Andrassy said he is expecting junior No. 1 Dustin Kilgore to pin the three wrestlers he will face. “We’re hoping he wrestles three guys and gets three pins, because that right there could be the tournament,” Andrassy said. “Sometimes he doesn’t like it we pressure him a bit, but if he wants to get a ring or a team championship, he’s got to go out and get six points.” Kilgore said he ignores Andrassy’s comment to pin each opponent. “Every match I go out there, he tells me I should get a pin,” Kilgore said. “A win’s a win. That’s what I’m going for. Looking to dominate and looking for a win, but not looking for that pin every time.” Barlow said he feels ready for a rematch against Trice and No. 3 Jeremy Johnson from Ohio. Barlow said he was sick both times he matched Johnson and Trice. “The two toughest guys there are athletic and move around just like I do, so I just need to limit my errors and should be fine,” Barlow said. The MAC Tournament begins at 1 p.m. Saturday in DeKalb, Illinois. A.J. Atkinson is a sports reporter. Contact A.J. at aatkins@kent.edu.