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Demonstrators stand together in support of the Second Amendment and gun rights on April 27. 2018. Adrian Leuthauser / The Kent Stater

Organizers cancel open-carry rally after university issues $14K security bill; campus walk to take place instead

Brandon Bounds and Laina Yost TV2 Enterprise Producer and KentWired Enterprise Editor An anticipated open-carry rally on Kent State’s main campus September 29 will now be an opencarry walk, said Kent State alumna Kaitlin Bennett. The decision came three days after the university sent an invoice for $14,000 to conservative political organization Liberty Hangout, the event’s on-campus sponsor. The group registered the march after an initial attempt by Bennett to hold it without sponsorship failed. The document also contained a security assessment of the march, outlined the costs associated with the security and set restrictions for the rally. It banned a long list of items from the

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event, including masks, water bottles, water balloons, torches and shields, among others. The charge to Liberty Hangout came primarily from the anticipated cost of 30 police officers for seven hours, even though the rally was scheduled for three hours. The organization was also billed for barriers, two paramedics and a fire marshal. The assessment capped the number of people allowed on Risman Plaza at 200. The invoice lists the speakers who were scheduled to appear at the rally, including Joey Gibson, the founder of Patriot Prayer. Gibson organized a rally in Portland, Oregon, in July that turned into a riot and sent five people to the hospital. The Southern Poverty Law Center identifies Patriot Prayer as a far-right group.

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Also included on the list were Kendall Arroyo, an open-carry activist who recently held an event on Ohio State’s campus, and Justin Stein, the director of communications at Gun Owners of America, a gun lobby in Washington, D.C. Liberty Hangout protested the invoice amount on its website, calling it “egregiously overpriced and unacceptable.” The university said the group had until 5 p.m. September 17 to decide whether it would accept the charges and go through with the event. As of the deadline, the university said it hadn’t heard anything. “We have not yet received an official response from this student organization, so we cannot comment at this time,” said Eric Mansfield, the executive director of university media relations. Prior to the invoice, the university issued

a “cease and desist” letter to Bennett to stop advertising the event on social media. Bennett said the planned speakers will not speak at the walk, but will participate. She also told KentWired the decision was made to maintain the original purpose of the event. “I also feel like the message about campus carry has been lost due to all the chaos with speakers and policy,” Bennett said. “So we are doing away with that and maintaining the integrity of the event.” According to the event’s Facebook page, Bennett will be walking with friends to create dialogue about campus carry. Contact Brandon Bounds at bbounds@kent.edu.

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Human Rights Watch accuses China of forcing Turkic Muslims into 'internment camps' David Williams General Assignment Reporter China has been accused of detaining Turkic Muslims in what Human Rights Watch has referred to as “political education camps” due to their practice of Islam. The Chinese government, however, claims these facilities are “vocational education and employment training centers” for “criminals involved in minor offenses.” The Chinese Human Rights Defenders and the Equal Rights Initiative estimate the number of those detained to be roughly 1 million. Uyghurs, an ethnic group residing in Xinjiang, an autonomous region in northwest China, are predominantly Muslim. They are more closely related to Kazakhs, Kyrgyz and other Turkic ethnicities in central Asia than they are to Han Chinese, who make up the majority in China. The fact that most Uyghurs practice Islam is a way China uses to justify oppressive actions. The Chinese government has engaged in similar activity against local Kazakhs, Kyrgyz and Hui, a portion of Han Chinese who also practice Islam. Ethnic Kazakhs inhabiting Northern Xinjiang have been increasingly targeted since 2016 in what the Chinese government has called the “Strike Hard Campaign,” according to Human Rights Watch. The Strike Hard Campaign is an effort by the Chinese Government to crack down on terrorism by using “unconventional tactics” including forcing citizens living in major cities to install surveillance apps on their phones. Since 2016, the regional government has hired thousands of security personnel, according to Human Rights Watch. Reports of these camps detail detainees’ experiences of indoctrination, suspension of individual rights to due process and allegations of torture. According to an article from The Independent, some Uyghurs have been forced to eat pork and drink alcohol, despite their religious beliefs. Detainees are also taught new laws that primarily affect Turkic Muslims. They are also forced to learn Mandarin Chinese and recite Communist Party songs, allegations which bear strong similarities to laws imposed on those outside of the camps.

“The Chinese cultural cleansing of the Uyghur population is unequivocally wrong, brutal and absolutely tyrannical,” said Ali Arif, a member of the Kent State Muslim Student Association and senior integrated life sciences major. Arif also noted a report from CNN that Uyghurs have been forced to allow Chinese government officials to live with them for up to weeks at a time called “home stays,” where they receive political education and extensive supervision. “All Muslims, including us at Kent State, stand with our Uyghur brothers and sisters,” Arif said. Uyghurs who have not been detained are required to attend political education meetings and flag raisings, according to Human Rights Watch. Some have been placed under house arrest or forbidden from leaving the country or city. Those outside the camps are also unable to contact friends and family who have been detained. The Chinese government also monitors social media of citizens abroad, said a source native to China who wished to remain anonymous. One explanation for these detentions is that the Chinese government is attempting to consolidate power in the region, said Alex Colucci, a Kent State graduate student who wrote his master’s thesis on how the Chinese government has subjected Uyghurs to “governmental norms.” Xinjiang is an autonomous region, meaning it has its own regional government, but also more legislative powers than other provinces. The Chinese government has been trying to incentivise its eastern population, primarily Han Chinese, to move west, Colucci said. In Urumqi, the administrative capital of Xinjiang, Han Chinese outnumber the local Uyghur population by 62 percent. This is due in part to the “Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road,” more frequently referred to as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The BRI is an attempt by the Chinese government to consolidate economic power in Asia by establishing new trade routes over land and sea. China has been investing billions of dollars in infrastructure in African and Central Asian countries. The “Belt” refers

Indian Muslims participate in a protest against the Chinese government, in Mumbai, India, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Nearly 150 Indian Muslims held a street protest in Mumbai, India's financial capital, demanding that China stop detaining thousands of members of minority Uighur Muslim ethnic group in detention and political indoctrination centers in Xinjiang region. Placard reads "Chinese government must stop atrocities on Muslims." (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

to routes to export goods over land. One of these routes runs through the Wakhjir Pass, the only pass between Afghanistan and China, which spills into the Chalachigu Valley in Southwestern Xinjiang. The “Road” is an effort by China to build and subsequently lease seaports in countries in the Indian Ocean. Xinjiang also has the largest fossil fuel reserves of any region in China, according to POWER magazine. This abundance of natural resources and the Chinese government’s effort to make the region accommodate the BRI have given the government the goal of consolidating power over the region. “More than anything else that’s happened in Xinjiang since the ‘90s, (reeducation camps) have been the most attention I’ve seen given to Uyghurs in Western media,” Colucci said. The Chinese government cracked down on anti-Communist Party riots in the late 2000s and expanded their surveillance.

“They barely made a dent in Western news at the time,” Colucci said. Colucci also mentioned the impact the War on Terror has had on Uyghurs. “When PRC (People’s Republic of China) officials were addressing the U.N. in the months leading up to 9/11, the discourse toward Uyghurs was calling them criminals engaging in criminal activity,” Colucci said. “A week or two after 9/11, the discourse changed from crime to terrorism. They described the same criminal incidents as terror incidents. (The PRC is) using the geopolitical context of the War on Terror to justify practices like suppressing riots, freedom of religion and freedom of speech, and it’s the larger justification for putting them in re-education camps.” Kent State’s Office of Global Education in Beijing did not respond to a request for comment. Contact David Williams at dwill191@kent.edu.

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Former Kent State football player

overcomes drug addiction Lexi Marco Health Reporter

ormer Kent State football player Luke Wollet went from NFL hopeful to addict within a short period of time.

Wollet, a 26-year-old Youngstown native, knows exactly what it’s like to have dreams right in front of you and watch them slip away. “My dreams of playing in the NFL turned to my dream of just chasing drugs,” Wollet said. “I really didn’t care about football as much anymore. My dreams essentially turned into my nightmare.” Wollet started out as a star football player at Kent State. He played 10 games his freshman year and started all 12 games during his sophomore year, which is when he suffered an injury. “I broke my ankle my sophomore year, and it was the first time I was exposed to pain medication,” Wollet said. “I took it as prescribed, and it wasn’t an issue. I still had sports in my life, and I didn’t have a lot of anxiety or depression that came with the following years and into my senior season.” During his senior year, Wollet tore his left MCL, causing him to fall back on painkillers prescribed by a doctor. But it didn’t stop there. Once the medication stopped, Wollet found himself searching for more. He went to the streets, which led him to heroin, the drug that gave him the closest effect to his original medication. During his injury, Wollet experienced high levels of anxiety and stress with his upcoming future in football. He dreamed about taking his career to the professional level. Wollet was invited to a training camp by the New Orleans Saints in 2014 after going undrafted. He was so close to what he had worked for all his life. That dream was cut short. Heroin had taken over, and Wollet was too far gone into the world of addiction. “For a few years, I really tried fighting the

battle on my own,” Wollet said. “I was living in Cincinnati, and my father drove down from Youngstown. He didn’t really know what was going on, but he said he felt the tug on his heart, and he offered me help.” His family wasn’t sure what they were walking into, but they came with all the help they could give. Wollet’s perceptions of “being a man” clouded his views on getting sober. “We live in a society where, especially myself, the perception of being a man is very wrong,” Wollet said. “I thought, ‘I got myself into this problem I need to get myself out.’ But when someone offered me help, it changed my life. I was going to die as an addict.” During his addiction, Wollet lost 30 to 40 pounds and underwent some physical changes. He believes his addiction caused a greater mental toll than it did physically. “As someone who was looked at as a coveted athlete and who was going to be successful, I didn’t want to live anymore,” Wollet said. “I planned my death. Suicide was days away. It’s not less than that.” Family and God played a large role in Wollet’s path to sobriety. He credits his faith for opening doors for him and giving him the opportunity for his current job. Wollet works as a national outreach representative for Banyan Treatment Center in Pompano Beach, Florida. “My job includes intervention and sharing my story to help families that are carrying a lot of guilt and shame so that they know they’re not alone,” Wollet said. “I try to do some work on changing the stigma, and the biggest thing I do in my job is connecting people to help.” His coworkers describe him as a “beacon of hope in a journey that, to most, seems dark and hopeless.” Wollet seems to have touched lives beyond just his clients. Wollet has been sober for over two years, but he counts the time from his last gamble. Alongside drugs and alcohol, gambling also played a role in Wollet’s addiction. “I know I’m still early in this journey myself,” Wollet said. “But amazing doors have opened up in a short time, and I just want people to know there’s a better life for them and help is available.” Luke Wollet as a member of the New Orleans Saints in 2014. Courtesy of Luke Wollet

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Wollet uses his mindset through his job to help others struggling with addiction. His advice and abundance of hope is something he passes on to people of all ages struggling in the same ways he did. Wollet often deals with families who are asking themselves, “What did I do wrong?” But he believes this question isn’t the most important to focus on. “The most important is getting that person help,” Wollet said. “So I think until we, as a society, can all come together and have these discussions and support groups and some real change, this problem is going to keep getting worse.” Wollet believes college students between the ages of 18 and 22 are at the prime age to fall into addiction. Little things such as a few innocent nights of partying instead of dealing with a personal problem can snowball into a larger issue. Although he hoped that his purpose in life would be to play football, Wollet now believes his purpose is to tell his story. “You’re not alone in this journey,” Wollet said. “There’s only one way this works: death or recovery. Or jail or recovery. There is a better life though.” Contact Lexi Marco at amarco1@kent.edu.

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Luke Wollet as a member of the Kent State football team. Courtesy of Luke Wollet

Luke Wollet and skateboarder Brandon Novak outside Banyan Treatment Center. Courtesy of Luke Wollet

“I know I’m still early in this journey myself, but amazing doors have opened up in a short time, and I just want people to know there’s a better life for them and help is available.” – Luke Wollet Kent State alumnus

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Flashes focus on discipline, special teams heading into trip to Ole Miss Ian Kreider Sports Editor Penalties. A word that frustrates fans and coaches alike, and something that has defined the short FlashFast era for the Kent State football team. The Flashes have averaged 10 penalties a game this season. Last week included 10 penalties for 83 yards, featuring a roughing the punter penalty that extended Penn State’s first drive, which ultimately ended with a long touchdown pass. The second-half play has also been consistently poor; last Saturday, the Flashes were outscored, 35-0, in the third and fourth quarters. Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley carved the defense up for five total touchdowns — three on the ground and two through the air. The defense was shorthanded as junior linebacker Jim Jones was sidelined with an injury. “He went through warmups and didn’t just quite feel 100 percent,” Lewis said. “We didn’t want to rush him back. We want to make sure that that’s right so that early season injuries don’t become nagging things.” Junior running back/tight end Myles Washington was also sidelined with an injury he sustained against Howard. “Jim and Myles are doing a great job, and I expect them to do more this week in practice and, barring any setbacks, hopefully this will be the week we get them back on the field,” Lewis said. Kent State also struggled punting the football. Junior Derek Adams hasn’t played a

snap since injuring his hip before the first game. “The medical people give me the clearance on that, and they have not yet,” Lewis said. The team has shanked multiple punts this season, having five punts of 30 yards or fewer so far. The lack of ability to flip field position has hurt the Flashes at times, especially in the season opener against Illinois. Last week, the team replaced sophomore punter Grant Urenovich with freshman place kicker Matthew Trickett. Trickett averaged 36.8 yards per punt, while pinning the Nittany Lions inside the 20-yard line twice. Punting will be a key factor in this week’s matchup at Ole Miss. The Rebels have a highly touted offense that has averaged 43 points per game, even after a 62-7 meltdown against No. 1 Alabama last week. “They stress you out in a lot of ways,” Lewis said of Ole Miss’ offense. “They spread you out from sideline to sideline and stretch you vertically, and they do a good job with the RPO (run pass option) game as well. … They’ll give you some problems. Luckily, we have some good caffeine in our office, and I’ll do a good job of consuming that when necessary, and we’ll put together a good plan.” The team will take the field at noon Saturday as they take on Ole Miss (2-1) inside Vaught Hemingway Stadium. Contact Ian Kreider at ikreider@kent.edu.

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Kent State’s Woody Barrett attempts a pass during the second half of the Flashes’ matchup against Penn State on Saturday. Kent State lost, 63-10. Kayla McMillen / The Kent Stater

Luckily, we have some good caffeine in our office, and I’ll do a good job of consuming that when necessary, and we’ll put together a good plan.” – Sean Lewis Coach

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Kent State women’s golf takes first place two weeks in a row Maddie Dolan Sports Reporter No. 13 Kent State won its second meet in a row, capturing the MercedesBenz Intercollegiate tournament in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Monday and Tuesday. Kent State finished five strokes ahead of secondplace Middle Tennessee State with a total of 870. The team opened with an 18-over par 303 and was in 10th place. The Flashes were 1-under par for the rest of the tournament. “They didn’t get off to a very good start,” said coach Greg Robertson.” But they stayed patient and came out on top. They showed a lot of heart.”

Senior Michaela Finn was the lowest scoring individual for Kent State at 214. Junior Pimnipa Panthong tied for eighth at 217. “Tennessee is a good course and has always been a great challenge,” Finn said. “I think that was the best part for me, playing there again and for the last time. I struggled the whole tournament with my putting. Practicing lag putts and playing a little more aggressive probably would have helped me out.” Finn was tied for 10th in their last meet with a score of 215. She improved this week with not only her placing, but also her score.

“Michaela played well from start to finish,” Robertson said. ”I think she put herself in a good position to possibly win individually.” Sophomore Chloe Salort tied for 18th place at 221. “Michaela, Pimnipa and Chloe were the reason we finished where we did,” Robertson said. ”Everyone came back in the second and third round and allowed us to win.” Junior Karoline Stormo finished in a tie for 28th at 223. The team’s next meet is at the Illini Women’s Golf Invitational at Medinah on Oct. 8 and 9. Contact Maddie Dolan at mdolan1@kent.edu.

Then-junior Michaela Finn hits from the 12th hole during the Mid-American Conference Women’s Golf Championship at Silver Lake Country Club on April 23, 2017. Finn placed first and won the individual MAC title. Kent State won its 19th consecutive title. Nate Manley / The Kent Stater

Then-senior Josée Doyon (left) and then-junior Maddy Mullins practice at the Kent State Golf Course on Feb. 3, 2016. Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater

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OPINION

Don’t forget the recipes Cameron Gorman Every family cookout since — well, probably before I was even around — my family has always been excited for one specific dish. We’re vegetarians, so it’s usually not burgers or hot dogs (except those new Impossible ones). No, it’s something much simpler, much more humble in the pantheon of summer deck foods: potato salad. Yeah, it seems strange that my Nana’s potato salad would be the thing that usually garners the most attention on the picnic table or the counter. After all, if you’ve ever tasted some of that store-bought, premade stuff, all pasty white and flavorless, then you know most potato salad tastes sort of like lumps of starch glued together with cream. (Even if someone might have spent three days making that salad — three days!) But, readers, you must trust me on this — not this potato salad. Oh no. Never the golden potatoes, peeled delicately and washed in the sink. Not the mustard that is so rarely seen in coldpacked salads. Not the way my grandmother told me to measure the salt and pepper by eye, “just a skosh.” Ever since I was a kid, after all, I remember it being the only dish of its kind that carried that wonderful flavor — and that feeling of family. It reminds me of cookouts, of my Nana’s old house, of the time she pulled me aside to write down the recipe to her “famous” salad on an index card, slipped it into an envelope and told me I was going to have to be the keeper of her secret ingredient from here on out. (I can’t reveal it here, of course, but rest assured it’s something you probably have in your fridge right now.) It was so, so special to me, as that kid in her old, copper-ceilinged kitchen. Something so sacred in my family, something that was always at the center of the summer spread. I don’t remember now if my Nana told me outright, but I think we both knew that it was sort of a passing of the potato torch. She’s still going strong, of course — when she hosts events at her house in the summer, a familiar yellow serving bowl holds the same salad I’ve come to love. But someday, I think, I’d like to make it for myself. For my family someday, on my own. After all, I still have that note card, tucked somewhere in my room. I’ve been entrusted with it. It might seem silly, I suppose, from the outside. Of all the things to hold close to your heart, potato salad certainly isn’t the most valuable (or the best for you, considering all the mayonnaise). It certainly isn’t a ring or a watch or another valuable passed through the generations. It’s nothing material, other than writing and paper and taste. But, I contest, that is just what makes it worth so much. So many of my childhood memories are colored by the warmth of family gatherings,

of helping my Nana in the kitchen, of things we confided in each other. That recipe, sitting in my room, is more than just measurements; it’s something from my Nana herself, something that she made for me, something that I will in turn remember and make again. And, someday, I will pass it down again. So on, so on. So, if you can, go to your parents or your grandparents or your friends. What is your favorite homemade meal? Ask them to write down the recipe, to teach you how to make it for yourself. If you can learn, you will have something from them to carry with you for the rest of your life. Something that takes work and time and effort, and, in turn, feels so wonderfully deserved. Yes, it might sound silly when it is so elegant to remember someone by gazing at a jewel or a gold wristwatch. But I’d much rather be eulogized at dinner, in the warmth and the togetherness of people who I’ve loved. In the recipes and the memories passed down through generations. Plus, I promise, you just can’t beat the taste.

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That recipe, sitting in my room, is more than just measurements; it’s something from my Nana herself.” – Cameron Gorman

Contact Cameron Gorman at cgorman2@kent.edu.

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‘Cause you had a bad day Scott Rainey You didn’t get enough sleep last night. Your professor is singling you out in front of the class. You have a lot of homework to do and not enough time to do it. You came to work late, and you got berated by your boss. You forgot to eat lunch, and now you’re irritated, hungry, tired and stressed. You didn’t drink enough water earlier. You’re having a bad day. Everyone has bad days. It’s part of being a college student. It’s part of being a human. We’re going to have bad days, and there’s nothing we can do about it. You’re going to wake up one day, and you can just tell it’s not going to be your day. There is almost always a guilt factor around having a bad day, as well. Not only do we feel unproductive, but we also feel bad about being unproductive. That guilt we feel? It’s definitely not productive!

In our hyper-stimulated, busy, hard-work-loving society, there seems to be a stigma around having a bad day. You should just cheer up! There are people who have it much worse than you, right? Therefore you have nothing to feel bad about, right? Not quite. Having a bad day is normal, and sometimes you just need to have one. As long as you’re generally taking care of yourself, having a bad day is not a huge misstep in your life. If you know you have work to do and you don’t want to do it, trying to suppress that negative feeling will only create more mental pain and irritation. If you allow yourself the room to feel the initial stress and irritation, its effects will not overwhelm you as much. Give yourself permission to have a bad day, and you’ll have the best bad day you’ve had in a long time. Think of treating bad days in the same way you’d treat a sick day. When you have a cold or a fever, you don’t beat up on yourself. You don’t feel guilty for not being able to do every task at peak performance. You’ve got a fever for goodness’s sake! We often don’t have the same mindset when we’re having a bad day

because we somehow feel like it’s our fault. We think about every mistake that contributed to our negative feelings, and if we’d only done the right thing earlier, we could’ve avoided our irritation, our stress and our exhaustion. We blame ourselves for our own negative feelings and then feel worse. We feel bad for blaming ourselves, and then we judge ourselves for blaming ourselves. Now we’re twisted into a pretzel of emotions and judgment. If we can learn to be OK with bad days and the negative feelings associated with them, we’ll be able to operate more effectively. It will pass more quickly than expected, and you will be able to actually do the work you really don’t want to do. You have had bad days before, and you’re going to have bad days again, so why not let yourself have it? Really let yourself have a bad day, really let yourself feel tired, irritated, upset and stressed. These feelings will work themselves out. Have a bad day, everyone! Contact Scott Rainey at srainey4@kent.edu.

Kaepernick’s movement still stands strong Dante Centofanti On Aug. 26, 2016, Colin Kaepernick was seen sitting during the national anthem before a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. He would later explain his reasoning, saying, “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.” A week later, his 49ers teammate Eric Reid would join. From there, Kaepernick would become the most influential and iconic American activist-athlete since Muhammad Ali and Bill Walton. Players throughout the NFL shared his ideals and practiced them before they took the field playing the game they love every week. Kaepernick opted out of his 49ers contract after the 2016 season. After watching the beautifully made Nike commercial that aired during the NFL kickoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons, something hit me. After Kaepernick did the 30th anniversary of the most recognizable slogan in sports fashion justice with his beautiful narration, it occurred to me that, my God, we are going on two years now with this issue. I am indeed a big supporter of Kaepernick and the protest movement.

But that is neither here nor there. It puzzles me how, after two years, there is still a divide within the country about the issue of the NFL player protest movement. The sides to this debate during this time amongst Americans has been to support Kaepernick and Black Lives Matter, tell them to “stand up and play” or throw up your hands and declare “I don’t care. I just want to watch football.” As the greatest country on the planet, we have a reputation worldwide for being a resilient group of people, and it needs to come to the forefront now. Not resilient in terms of needing to rise above this; that would imply that Kaepernick’s message is not important. The fact of the matter is that black Americans are still, in 2018, being treated as second-class citizens. Whether it be the recent shooting of 22-year-old Stephon Clark in Sacramento or the murder of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in Cleveland three years ago or when the leader of the free world depicts Americans of the Islamic faith and Hispanic origin to be terrible citizens, it shows injustice of a high order. President Donald Trump has been on the record saying, “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when

somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a bitch off the field right now. Out. He’s fired. He’s fired.’” We have a problem with just about everything in this great country right now and an enormous problem is one of sensitivity. We don’t respect reasonable outlooks and opinions. And it’s not just those who support Kaepernick; we need to show respect to those who oppose him. The men and women who have fought for our country are the greatest people on the planet. The national anthem means something deeper to them because of the fact that they risked their lives defending it. The 30th anniversary of the Nike “Just Do It” slogan hopefully reminds us as a nation that we need to make peace and just agree to disagree. But at the same time we need to have sensitivity to well thought out, intelligent opinions and come together as a country and not move on, but move forward. One of my favorite quotes in history is one by the late Sen. Robert Francis Kennedy during his campaign for president, “If we have got love and understanding for our fellow citizens, we will have a new America.” Contact Dante Centofanti at dcentof1@kent.edu.

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NUMBERS TO KNOW:

64 Pets

A Tennessee truck driver took a school bus into South Carolina to rescue cats and dogs from animal shelters in the path of Hurricane Florence.

Strikeouts

In their 5-3 win over the White Sox on Tuesday, Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber racked up 11 strikeouts in a game set to get the team’s momentum moving forward heading into the playoffs.

Cheers&Jeers

Cheers to ... early retirement. Buffalo Bills veteran Vontae Davis took off his uniform, showered, dressed and left the team — and the NFL — for good during the halftime break in their game against the Chargers on Sunday. Davis told ESPN afterward he decided to retire from pro football mid-game. Jeers to ... inadequate fast food options. A Harris Poll from earlier this year showed Americans voted for Taco Bell as the best Mexican fast food restaurant in the U.S., overtaking Moe’s Southwest Grill and Chipotle, the 2017 and 2016 winners, respectively.

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After two years, Akron’s Tent City facing Thanksgiving deadline Nathaniel Bailey Photo Editor Editor’s note: Some of the subjects featured in this photo story only chose to be identified by their first names. Some chose to have their names redacted outright. In 2016, tents began to congregate behind 15 Broad St., Akron, Ohio. Over the course of the coming months, a few tarps turned into a dozen tents. Then 25. Then over 40. For the homeless in

the Akron area, Second Chance Village, or Tent Cty, as it is now known, became another place to go. Tent City’s continued existence has fueled a controversy between property owner Sage Lewis and the local government. At the same time, local and national support has rallied behind Tent City. Akron’s City Council rejected a proposal on Monday to allow Tent City to legally stay. They released an action plan to move all residents into

housing by Nov. 23, 2018. While questions remain about its future, most agree the village has brought attention to the larger issue of homelessness in Akron, highlighting the need for better services and options. “These people here,” said Paul Buchanan, a resident of Tent City. “They’re all just about trying to live. That’s what this place is for. It’s what it’s about. It gives people hope.”

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On the cover: A young boy (name withheld), plays dead on the ground outside Tent City at 15 Broad St., Akron, Ohio, on April 26, 2018. The boy’s parents were both homeless when the image was taken. Nathaniel Bailey / The Kent Stater

Paul Buchanan, 72, a resident of Tent City, sits in his workshop. Once a contractor who worked on projects throughout the Middle East and Africa, now Paul has severe degenerative arthritis and runs maintenance for Tent City. Paul said he became homeless when his home burnt down. “Homeless, it’s not hopeless. I’m working on getting another place right now. They can evict me from a house, an apartment, my front porch, but there ain’t no way in hell I’m getting evicted from no damn tent,” Paul said as he discussed the ongoing contention with the City of Akron about Tent City. Nathaniel Bailey / The Kent Stater

Contact Nathaniel Bailey at nbaile16@kent.edu. Kevin, who is legally blind, sleeps in his tent as Willie smokes a cigarette. Both have been residents of Tent City for over six months. As of Sunday, there were over 20 people on a waiting list to stay in a tent at Tent City. Nathaniel Bailey / The Kent Stater

Paul carries a tarp he retrieved from the woods behind Tent City. The tarp was used to cover a tent in an attempt to protect it from a thunderstorm. Nathaniel Bailey / The Kent Stater

From left: a woman, Paul Hayes and Brian listen as people testify to Akron City Council on Sept. 10, 2018, in opposition of allowing Tent City to remain. Hayes was once property manager of Tent City and was once homeless. He now resides in an apartment in Akron. Nathaniel Bailey / The Kent Stater

Sage Lewis, the owner of the property Tent City sits on, leaves the municipal building in Akron after a city council meeting on Sept. 10, 2018. Lewis had filed a petition for the city to rezone his property as a campground so as to allow the current residents to remain. On Monday, Akron City Council rejected his proposal. Nathaniel Bailey / The Kent Stater Tent City is seen behind the building of 15 Broad St. late on April 30, 2018. Nathaniel Bailey / The Kent Stater

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Paul carries a tarp he retrieved from the woods behind Tent City. The tarp was used to cover a tent in an attempt to protect it from a thunderstorm. Nathaniel Bailey / The Kent Stater

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Review

‘The Predator’ strings together a disappointing story Alex Novak Entertainment Reviewer “The Predator” is yet another poor entry in what has become a continually unsatisfying franchise because it fails to build mystery and suspenseful action. The film creates a storyline full of thin characters and empty action scenes. Although the 1987 original is an undeniably classic science fiction film, all of its sequels and the connected “Alien vs. Predator” films have increasingly become worse. The fourth installment in the “Predator” series, this film’s glaring issues stem from its lack of character development, which underserve the colorful performances by its cast, particularly Sterling K. Brown, Olivia Munn and Keegan-Michael Key. While they give solid performances, that alone does not develop a deep backstory for the characters. An aimlessly written script makes their mission politically driven by the government rather than out of a concern for their own loved ones. The film follows a group of ex-soldiers who must find a way to fight off a pair of invading predators on Earth after a young boy unknowingly allows their entrance when he discovers a mysterious ship while trick-or-treating. Given the group of characters the story follows as they share some of their war experiences, there should be fitting opportunities to root for the group because of the bond they share. Instead, the choppy plot repeatedly misses its chances to build any spirited camaraderie between them, and it strings together the sequences by placing a multitude of humorous quips throughout, which feel out of place and forced. Through its chaotic and underperformed action, along with the sparse character development, the movie gratingly takes away from each scene’s promise and fails to engage. The film does build its subplots for most of the film, but it is ultimately only for a tremendously disappointing

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conclusion to both the major plot points and the anti-climactic ending, which have defined the franchise’s struggles. A prime example of these struggles can be found at “The Predator’s” test screenings this past spring, where the film was not well received. In response, the producers proceeded to reshoot the entire climax of the film over the summer and still produced a sub par product. Perhaps the shortened amount of time the film spent in post-production was a factor in the finished product’s lack of cohesiveness. The failure to give the audience something to care about when watching a film ultimately makes for an empty one. This one does exactly that because of all its shortcomings. Contact Alex Novak at anovak12@kent.edu.

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Going to college comes with many opportunities to explore your freedom and find your true self. Living alone is a great way to accomplish this.

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LIVING ALONE

1. Be accountable for yourself When living by yourself you have to realize you no longer have someone checking if you’re keeping your room clean, finishing your homework or going to bed at a decent time - it’s all up to you. The thought of independence can be very exciting, but don’t go too crazy. Start by making some rules or mental check points to stay accountable to yourself. Plan a schedule around your classes or work and decide when is a good time to do homework or when you’ll have time to hang out with friends. Stay consistent with it. Deciding when you’ll go to sleep or deciding when you’ll wake up to make sure you’re on time for your classes is very important as well. If you start out your semester by missing classes or not getting enough sleep, you could hurt yourself in the long run.

2. Buy in bulk Living by yourself means you can buy whatever you want! Splurge on foamy hand soap or 2-ply toilet paper because you don’t have to check in with roommates to make sure they’re ok with what you’re filling the home with. But also keep in mind that because you’re not splitting the bill, finding a way to save some extra money will be beneficial to your bank account. Buying in bulk is a great way to do this. Sam’s club, Costco and BJ’s Wholesale Club are your best friends.

3. Get to know your neighbors Neighbors can be tricky sometimes but if all goes well you could end up with a great work-out or homework buddy. A great way to introduce yourself without awkwardly knocking on the door would be if you see them moving in at the same time as you or carrying in a lot of grocery bags. Rarely ever will someone turn down a helping hand so take the opportunity to make a nice impression while introducing yourself.

way to ensure you’ll dust every few days. Cleaning the bathroom is everyone’s least favorite chore but there are a few tricks to making it easier. If you spray your shower down with Clorox, let it sit while you’re getting ready in the morning, and rinse it out when you’re about to leave, it will greatly delay those deep-cleaning days. Also, wiping your sink down with a Clorox wipe after you brush your teeth will keep your counters looking clean and keep the bathroom smelling fresh.

5. Just because you live alone, doesn’t mean you are alone Don’t forget to make time to socialize! Keep in contact with friends and family and enjoy time with company.

Living with roommates can provide you with a memorable college experience that includes fun adventures, great memories and maybe even a few horror stories you’ll reminisce and laugh about in 10 years. Who knows, you may even end up living with your life-time best friends.

Here are some tips on how to navigate

LIVING WITH ROOMATES 1. Go over the DO’s and DONT’s fairly soon after you move in Having a roommate contract is something that will be beneficial to everyone. Setting boundaries and making sure everyone is doing their part to live happily in the apartment is very important. Some people may be strict about one thing but flexible with another and learning more about your roommates will help each of you successfully navigate through the year together.

2. Decide how you’re going to split up paying for essentials like toilet paper and hand soap Taking turns, splitting costs or buying your own are all possibilities. Determining how it will be fair for you and your roommates is different for everybody but going over this in the beginning will help make it easy so when you’re down to one roll of toilet paper you don’t have to fight over who’s getting the next one.

3. Check in on each other A big benefit of having roommates is having someone to check in on you and ask you how your day is going. Make sure to get to know your roommates and provide support when they need it. Having a night to bond with each other whether it’s watching movies or challenging each other in beer pong, these types of activities? will make your connection with your roommates even stronger.

4. Decide how you’re going to split up cleaning This is hard. Most tension with roommates comes from one thinking they do more than the other. Including a cleaning schedule in your roommate contract will help decide the easiest way to keep your apartment clean with everyone’s contribution. If you clean up the messes you make as you go, this process will be a lot easier when the time comes.

5. Dedicate time to yourself Living in an apartment with multiple people can be stressful. Make sure to dedicate time to yourself so you can focus on your needs and accomplish things you want to get done. Keeping a healthy mind will keep your relationships healthy!

4. Don’t get behind on cleaning Cleaning as you go is a must when you live alone. Letting dishes pile up or laundry go unfolded will be your worst nightmare, especially because you have no one to bug you about getting it done. Make time to clean your dishes after you use them or fold clothes while watching your favorite TV show. Keeping cleaning supplies easily accessible will help motivate you to keep your apartment tidy. Don’t store your vacuum behind a bunch of boxes or in a messy storage room. Instead, keep it in your closet or somewhere close so it won’t be as much of a hassle to do the chore. Keeping a dust rag in your bedroom is also a great

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