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Kent State student indicted with felonies

ANOTHER ONE?

Julie Sickel

jsickle@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater A grand jury indicted a Kent State student at the Portage County Common Pleas Court Thursday on three counts each of forgery, identity fraud and telecommunications fraud, all felonies in the fifth degree. Antonino Bucca, 20, of Kent, was scheduled to appear for

a preliminary hearing at the Kent Municipal Court Friday for his connection with a fake ID shipment, but his attorney, Marcus Sidoti, filed a continuance Thursday. If convicted, Bucca could serve a combined three years in prison for each of the felony charges. His arraignment is scheduled for 11 a.m. April 18 in Judge Laurie Pittman’s courtroom. See FELONIES, Page 3

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Crash is second in one month Seth Cohen

scohen12@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the cause of a Kent State University plane crash that took place Saturday at the Kent State Airport in Stow, said Officer Jason Halstead. No one was hurt when the single-engine

plane crashed, nose down, about 300 yards from the main gate of the airport, he said. The plane was flown by Anna Sich, sophomore aeronautics major, Halstead said. He added that a cost estimate for the damages is still unknown. The airport shut down after the crash at 6:42 p.m., but reopened at 9:30 p.m., said Emily Vincent, Kent State University’s director of media relations. The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Stow police

and Kent State University Police were at the scene, she said. On March 15, a non-Kent State University commercial airplane overran the Kent airport runway onto North River Road, making Saturday’s accident the second in a month. The first, a twin-engine Cessna, was carrying five passengers and one pilot and resulted in no injuries. Seth Cohen is the College of Technology reporter.

Late fees for library books could disappear

Committee reviewing the possible policy change Cassandra Beck

cbeck6@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater The University Library could potentially eliminate certain late fees for students, faculty and staff. Cindy Kristoff, head of access services and head of the fee waiving committee, gave a presentation to University Libraries Executive Committee on a new policy to eliminate late

fees Thursday afternoon. The committee is still reviewing the proposal. Overdue books not requested by anyone else will not be issued late fees. Overdue books with holds placed on them will still be issued fees. Nontraditional items like cameras and equipment will still have fees if returned late. James Bracken, dean of University Libraries, requested a research study on all Kent State libraries to see how Kent State libraries can better reconcile the differences between the libraries and their users. “Why would we want to deprive someone of that resource if there’s no line of people waiting to check it out?” Bracken said. “There will only be fines when people abuse the privilege.”

Bracken said the loss of certain money from collecting the fees is being taken into consideration. Fees account for a part of the library’s revenue. “There’s a cost to the library about issuing over due notices,” Bracken said. “We have to send them out, we use up paper and there’s a cost of maintaining the notices.” Kristoff said that eventually University Libraries hopes to have a text messaging service as a reminder when late fees will be issued. “We’re looking to put the new policy in effect rather quickly,” Kristoff said. “We want longer loan fees or no fees for a regular book with no holds.” Cassandra Beck is the library reporter.

Kent’s local art community mourns the loss of a ‘good man and a good friend’ Friends and family gather to honor late art professor

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Siblings of Kent State students play on inflatables at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center Saturday.

KIC hosts activities for Lil’ Sibs Weekend

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Daily Kent Stater Lil’ sibs took over campus from Friday to Sunday for Kent’s annual Lil’ Sibs Weekend. Around 2,000 people registered, doubling the n u m b e r s f ro m l a s t y e a r ’ s Lil’ Sibs Weekend said Andy Sokolich, vice president of programming development for Kent Interhall Council. Siblings took part in various activities that catered to all ages, with activities everyone could enjoy. “We got (my cousin) to go on the big slide,” 10-year-old Allissa said. “Just waiting for the big slide, that’s the only thing on my mind right now.” The event kicked off Friday afternoon. Friday night’s activities included a planetarium show, a divein movie at the Student R e c r e a t i o n a n d We l l n e s s Center, Ghost Adventures of Kent State and a magician. “We had a magician last night,” Sokolich said. “It was a full house

and absolutely fabulous.” Siblings tie-dyed together Saturday, went to a carnival, played in their own version of Family Feud and watched a movie in the Kiva. “I think it’s a good way for our little siblings to spend time with us and see what we do,” said Shaunaya Shelby, freshman international relations major. “It’s good for us to hang out. They don’t get to spend much time with us since we are away from home.” SRWC was packed with about 1,700 siblings Saturday afternoon, Sokolich said. The basketball court was filled with inflatable slides, an airbrush tattoo station and a photo booth where siblings put their pictures in a Lil’ Sibs scrapbook. “This is a lot of fun,” said 11-year-old Kate. “I got a happiness Chinese symbol tattoo. The tattoos were my favorite part.” See SIBS, Page 3

Fashion for a cause See Page 5 for the full story.

Kelly Tunney

ktunney@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Family, friends, colleagues and students gathered to honor Craig Lucas, Kent State art professor and award-winning artist, at a memorial service Sunday afternoon. At the service held in the School of Art Gallery, those who knew Lucas gave testimonies of how he impacted their lives. They expressed sorrow at the loss of a powerful influence in Ohio’s art community and celebrated his life. “The world has gone to hell in a hand basket, and this one is just too much,” said a friend of Lucas during the service. Lucas, 69, was fondly known as “Pirate” to his friends. He died in his sleep on April 1. Those who knew him said that although he could be a harsh art critic, he could always find something good in everyone’s work. A colleague of Lucas’ shared “Craig’s lists for artists” — a list of advice that Lucas would have supported. He encouraged the audience to read everything. “Put smart ideas into your head,” he said. He also told aspiring artists to

MEGANN GALEHOUSE| DAILY KENT STATER

Friends and family gather in the School of Art Gallery to commemorate the life of Craig Lucas, a professor of the arts, Sunday. Lucas taught at Kent State for more than 30 years. value themselves and their work and to be generous when necessary. Timothy Chandler, senior associate provost, said that although he and Lucas did not always see eye to eye, he was a valuable member of Kent’s faculty. “He was the most loyal mem-

ber of the non-loyal opposition,” Chandler said. Other speakers varied from community members to childhood friends. Many shared personal experiences with Lucas and stories that explained his character. A friend of Lucas said she

He was the most loyal member of the non-loyal opposition.”

thought holding the service in the Art Building was an appropriate way to honor his life. “I think it’s wonderful to have a gathering in the building that he did so much work in,” she said. “He inspired so many students. He was just a good man and a good friend.”

Timothy Chandler | SENIOR ASSOCIATE PROVOST

Kelly Tunney is the College of the Arts and Sciences reporter.

Lindsay Frumker | Daily Kent Stater

Model Rianna Ramey, a junior psychology and criminal justice major, shows off the designs of Ashton Potter, a sophomore fashion design major, at a fashion show that benefits Habitat for Humanity.

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CAMPUS CALENDAR

For the week of April 11 — April 17

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n Powder

Puff football team registration When: 2–5 p.m. Where: Student Center Lobby

n Men’s

rugby club When: 5–7 p.m. Where: Manchester Field

n Campus

Kitchen

Project When: 6–8 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 304

n Poetry

Reading When: 6–9 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 315

n Relay

For Life meeting When: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Where: Governance Chambers

n Zumba

n Students

for Sensible Drug Policy meeting When: 9–11 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 319

n College

Relay For Life Spirit Night When: 6–10 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 304

When: 7:15–8:30 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 204

Republicans

meeting When: 9–11 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 321

TUESDAY n Blood

Drive When: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 204

n Women’s rugby club When: 5–7:30 p.m. Where: Manchester Field

n Kent

Interhall Council meeting When: 6–10 p.m. Where: Governance Chambers

n Pilates

When: 7:15–8:30 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 310AB

n UNICEF

meeting When: 8:30–10 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 303

wednesday Sculpture Mile Dedication When: 9:30–11 a.m. Where: Kiva

n Blood

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Drive When: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 204

n Dodgeball

n Bike

n Invisible

Workshop When: Noon – 1:30 p.m. Where: Risman Plaza

n Undergraduate

Student Government Public meeting When: 4–6:30 p.m. Where: Governance Chambers Pool Tournament When: 5–7 p.m. Where: Cyber Café Walk a Mile in Her Shoes When: 4–6:30 p.m. Where: Student Center Lobby

When: 7–8:30 p.m. Where: Gym Annex Room 153 Children

meeting When: 8:30 –9:30 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 312

n KSU

Anime meeting When: 5–10 p.m. Where: Math and Science Building Room 228

n S.A.L.S.A.

Latin Night When: 5–7 p.m. Where: Oscar Ritchie Hall Room 250

thursday n Stroll

Off When: 1–3 p.m. Where: MAC Plaza

n Women’s

rugby club When: 5–7:30 p.m. Where: Manchester Field Democrats

meeting When: 7–8:30 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 314

n Pride!

meeting When: 8–10 p.m. Where: Governance Chambers

n Comedy

Night When: 8–11 p.m. Where: Student Center Rathskeller

n Campus

Crusade for Christ meeting When: 9–11 p.m. Where: Bowman Hall Room 137

friday n Diversity,

Equity and Inclusion’s 100 Commitments When: Noon–1 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 206

n Film

Society meeting When: 5–8 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 316

News

SPORTS

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Show When: 7–10 p.m. Where: Cartwright Hall Room 306

n “The

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Green Hornet” When: 11 p.m.– 2 a.m. Where: Kiva

saturday n Senior

Honors Luncheon When: 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. Where: Student Center Dining Room

n S.A.L.S.A.

meeting When: 4–7 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 311

n Voices

of Testimony Spring Concert When: 7–11:30 p.m. Where: Michael Schwartz Center Room 177

n “The

Green Hornet” When: 8–10:30 p.m., 11 p.m.–2 a.m. Where: Kiva

sunday n Vegan

Iron Chef Competition When: 2–7 p.m. Where: Student Center Dining Room

n National

Society of Leadership and Success Induction Ceremony When: 5–7 p.m. Where: Cartwright Hall Room 306

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n College

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Kent State NAACP elects executive board New technology helps Ryan Collins

rcolli12@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Kent State University’s branch of NAACP has elected its executive board for Fall 2011. The results of the elections were released last week. Christopher Jones, sophomore political science major, was elected president. He ran against Ramone Foster, sophomore communication studies major, and Terrance Tufts, junior psychology major. Foster, who received the second largest number of votes, was elected vice president. Tufts’ future position is still to be determined. Lauren Sewell, freshman biology major, became secretary; she ran unopposed. Here, Jones, Foster and Sewell speak about their goals and what they want to do as leaders in the Kent chapter of NAACP.

Lauren Sewell

Lauren Sewell will repeat her role as secretary of NAACP. As secretary, Sewell takes meeting minutes, maintains a mass e-mail list and reminds other executive board members of what needs to be done. She’s looking forward to Fall 2011, espe-

From Page 1

FELONIES Kent State student indicted with felonies Prosecutor Victor Vigluicci said the grand jury meets on Thursdays and it was routine for an indictment to be passed before Bucca’s preliminary hearing. The co-defendant in Bucca’s case, Drew

cially when it comes to event planning. She said she’d like to plan an event that hasn’t happened at Kent State before. Sewell also spoke of the importance of the NAACP. “If we want to do things outside of Kent, such as laws or talk to politicians, we have the national pull and people to do that.”

Ramone Foster

Ramone Foster, vice president-elect of the NAACP, is committed to helping other students, especially when it comes to keeping them at Kent State to complete their degree. “There shouldn’t be stu- FOSTER dents on campus who are having that much trouble that they have to drop out or they have to fail out of a semester,” Foster said. “We have a lot of programs on campus to help these students, and I want to highlight programs like that and make sure that people are swallowing their pride and going to these programs.” Foster said details about how to implement the NAACP’s upcoming plans are still being worked out. However, the group’s focus is clear.

Patenaude, 20, of Kent, was also scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing Friday on the same charges as Bucca. However, Patenaude’s lawyer, Michael Giulitto, filed for a continuance Wednesday. Vigluicci said he could not discuss Patenaude’s, case at this time. The prosecution is still reviewing the case for further charges and future arrests could be made, Vigluicci said. Kent Police arrested Bucca, a junior accounting major, and Patenaude, a junior

“These are the years that people are ‘Hey, I think college is not for me’ and they leave. We want to get them beforehand and say, ‘Hey, you can do this.’”

Christopher Jones

As president-elect, Christopher Jones has many goals for next semester, including informing students about resources on campus that can help students succeed academically. JONES Jones said he would like the chapter to serve as a support group for minority students. “The majority of African-American students don’t know about Black United Students, don’t really know about NAACP,” he said. “They don’t know about all these different scholarships, they’re not aware. I think awareness is the most important thing.” Jones talked about those he will be leading as president next semester. “When you get a group of people that actually care about something and you let those minds collaborate, you don’t know what can happen.” Ryan Collins is the ethnic affairs reporter.

business management major, March 31 in connection with a shipment of counterfeit IDs intercepted by the United States Customs and Border Protection of Ohio. Brian Bell, the customs spokesman for Ohio, said the 90 IDs recovered were hidden in an electronic device and originated in China. Kent Police believe it was the intent of the two students to sell and distribute the IDs to underage students. Julie Sickle is a news correspondent. From Page 1

SIBS

KIC hosts activities for Lil’ Sibs... The events on Sunday brought siblings together at a pancake breakfast and attended a scavenger hunt afterward. “It was a fun experience for the kids to come and have a good time,” said Ronika Johnson, junior applied communications major who participated in Lil’ Sibs Weekend with her friend’s niece and cousin. “They get acquainted with being on a college campus and being around college kids, and it’s just fun for them.” When groups of “lil’ sibs” at SWRC were asked if they wanted to attend Kent when they were older, they all yelled the same answer: “Yeah!” Taylor Titus is the reporter for the College of Communication and Information.

deter drunken driving Samantha Worgull sworgull@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater

temperature and an IR reading,” French said. “IR means infrared, and its purpose is to make sure nothing comes between the bracelet and the skin.” If the bracelet detects an alcohol reading, it will take a reading every 15 to 30 minutes. But typically, the bracelet takes a reading between 3 and 5 a.m., depending on when the person works. If they work third shift, the reading may be scheduled at a different time. Once the bracelet detects alco-

Portage County saw a 20 percent decrease in its offenses for operating a vehicle under the influence last year, according to the Portage County Municipal Court’s 2010 annual report. Probation officer Eric French thinks the county’s alcohol-related incidents are being addressed more than ever now. “Most of the It’s not all about punishjudges here are very concerned ment. It’s about recogwith alcohol nizing that people have issues because Portage County drinking problems and has a lot of alcosometimes you realize hol incidents,” he said. “A lot people that you didn’t of those issues think had a problem, do.” come from college students Eric French | PROBATION OFFICER because Kent is the largest city in Portage County.” hol in the blood, the probation The county has been combating officer will write a report, print drunken driving through the use out the graph showing temperaof SCRAM and SCRAMx bracelets. ture increases and alcohol levels SCRAM, or Secured Continuous and send it to SCRAMNET. Remote Alcohol Monitoring, came to “Most of the times, people will Portage County in 2005. SCRAMx is admit to drinking before having to a newer version of the SCRAM that go through this process,” French also electronically monitors house said. “SCRAMNET goes through arrest. The technology comes from great lengths to make sure to confirm SCRAMNET, a company based out an alcohol consumption properly.” of Denver, Colo. “These bracelets are so good if “Offenders are placed on you talk to an analyst, they can tell SCRAM bracelets if they have a you what time you went to sleep second offense OVI, or a high-tier last night and what time you had first offense,” French said. “It is a bowel movement,” said Steve usually for a period of 180 days, Beery, probation officer at the Porbut that all depends on the judge.” tage County Adult Probation CenSince the SCRAM technology ter. “It’s all in your heart pattern. was introduced in Portage Coun“If anything’s not exactly ty, there have been 1,474 offenders where it should be, they (SCRAMplaced on it. The success rate of NET) will throw it out. It is a scithe program is 89 percent, which ence. A confirmed consumption is one of the highest success rates is a slam dunk. There’s no way in the state of Ohio, French said. around it.” The bracelet is intended to Beery said sometimes people make sure offenders do not con- who are on SCRAM will choose to sume alcohol, and more impor- remain on SCRAM. Some will also tantly, do not get into a car after keep it on for driving privileges. consuming alcohol. Once offend“It’s not all about punishment,” ers are placed on the SCRAM French said. “It’s about recognizprogram, a probation officer will ing that people have drinking assign them a time to come in once problems and sometimes you reala week and plug into a modem, ize people that you didn’t think French said. had a problem, do.” “The SCRAM measures alcohol absorbed into the skin, body Sam Worgull is a public

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FAMOUS QUOTE “Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of

our

SUMMARY: Diversity initiative, 100 Commitments ends this week. However, we shouldn’t stop learning about different cultures. As college students, we should embrace other ethnicities and appreciate their interest in our country.

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Commit to expand your cultural knowledge

n a world where your neighbor can be from the other side of the world, it is important that you learn about other cultures. This week wraps up 100 Commitments, a yearlong diversity initiative to promote education of different backgrounds and lifestyles. It covered 10 different categories of diversity, each of which had two weeks devoted to the topic. Faculty, staff and students who were registered were to learn about the category in a variety of ways during those two weeks. Just because this initiative is over for the year does not mean we should stop learning. Acceptance stems from understanding, both of which will foster a better, more tolerant world.

We are in college. There is no excuse for being culturally ignorant. The job market is becoming increasingly globalized and therefore increasingly diverse. According to the Business Journal, “If the world’s population totaled 1,000 people, the distribution would be as follows: 564 Asian, 210 European, 86 African, 80 South American, 60 North American — meaning the United States, Canada and Mexico.” We are a country of immigrants and should be more welcoming to people entering the United States. We pride ourselves on being the land of the free. The U.S. should be a safe haven for those in need. Too often people are critical of others for not knowing English. Do you

have the guts to move to another nation without knowing the language? Probably not. Nor do most have a need to leave the United States to improve their future. But that is what many move here for. They want to make a life here away from the struggles of their home. Instead of criticizing them for not learning English overnight, applaud them for having the courage to be here and be proud that you live somewhere that can be a safe place for others. And while you’re at it, learn a little bit about them, where they come from and what brought them here. The above editorial is the consensus opinion of the Daily Kent Stater editorial board whose members are listed to the left.

DREW SHENEMAN’S VIEW

moments.” — Rose Kennedy

DID YOU KNOW? On this day in 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France and one of the greatest military leaders in history, abdicates the throne, and, in the Treaty of Fontainebleau, is banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba. — History.com

Three more reasons for clean energy Phyllis Cuttino Guest Columnist We’ve heard again and again that concerns about the environment, public health and national security are reasons to develop policies that encourage clean energy investment — and we’ve also heard vigorous debate on these issues. But recent data show that three of the biggest — and the most unifying — factors Congress and the Obama administration should consider are right in their sights: jobs, export opportunities and the United States’ descent to third place in a race that’s critical to our future. It’s true that wind, solar and other non-fossil fuel based energy sources can help reduce emissions that impinge on human health and the Earth’s climate, while also lowering our dependence on oil from politically unstable regions. Today, however, the new imperative is investment, which generates the innovation, commercialization, manufacturing and installation of clean energy technologies. New research on private finance and investment in the 20 largest industrialized economies shows that 2010 was another year of significant growth and increased competition in the clean energy sector. Among G-20 nations, the United States, with $34 billion in clean energy investment, continued its steady decline in leadership — falling to third behind China and Germany. Worldwide, clean energy investments grew by 30 percent to $243 billion in 2010, restoring the rapid pace of growth that characterized the sector prior to the worldwide recession. In the past seven years, clean energy funding has grown by 630 percent, with more than 90 percent invested in G-20 nations. Countries with strong policies in place have positioned themselves to attract substantial domestic investment in the manufacturing and export of wind turbines, solar energy systems and energy efficiency technologies—or a combination of these. Germany, which has long had a stable, ambitious and comprehensive clean energy policy, saw investments in the sector grow by 100 percent to $41.2 billion in 2010, a funding level that displaced the United States from second place among the G-20 nations. Last year, China replaced America as the top destination for clean energy investment. In fact, the $54.4 billion invested in China’s clean energy sector last year was an all-time record for a single country — equal to all the dollars invested globally in 2004. The trends are anything but

encouraging for the United States. Even though clean energy investment here increased by more than 50 percent in 2010, we are not keeping pace with key G-20 competitors — six other nations saw investments grow at a faster rate last year. To be sure, the United States remains the undisputed leader in clean energy innovation, thanks to the strength of our venture capital industry and sizeable stimulus funding for research and development. But in too many cases, ideas arise here while applications — and profits — accrue elsewhere. Our nation’s competitive position appears to be at significant risk. On a number of key measures — overall investment, installed capacity, fiveyear rate of investment growth and investment intensity — the United States has slipped among the G-20. And our unsteadiness is occurring in the context of dynamic expansion of the sector and global competition. The most successful countries have established policies that set ambitious nationwide targets for key clean energy technologies. Most of the fastest growing markets for solar energy are driven by long-term contracts that guarantee renewable energy producers a set price for electricity fed into the grid, but few American municipalities provide such pledges. Meanwhile, Germany, China, India and others are attracting investment with strong, predictable policy frameworks that also include renewable energy standards, tax credits and access to low-cost loans. In the absence of such policies, each year the United States falls farther behind. We are at a crossroads. We can continue to watch our manufacturing base erode, or we can put in place the right kind of policies to move capital off the sidelines. With significant growth and opportunity all over the world, the United States can be a promising place to stake a claim on the future — but only if Congress adopts energy policies that create a reasonable climate of stability for investors. In today’s world, strong national clean energy policies in other G-20 countries have helped create jobs, spur manufacturing and grow exports. Now, the United States must take action or risk falling further behind in the global clean energy race. Phyllis Cuttino is director of the Pew Environment Group’s Clean Energy Program, 901 E Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004; email: pcuttino@pewtrusts.org.

A sudden end to a storied career Baseball season is officially here, and there have already been a number of surprises after only the first week. Foremost was perennial knucklehead Manny Ramirez and his abrupt retirement Friday after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. The Tampa Bay outfielder decided to end his career rather than face a 100-game suspension. Manny wasn’t feeling that. “I’m at ease,” the carefree outfielder said after his surprising decision in an interview over the weekend. “I’ll be going away on a trip to Spain with my old man.” While the sudden retirement sent shockwaves through the league, it does seem like a fitting way for Manny to leave the game of baseball. The guy is one of the most entertaining personalities the league has ever seen. Why not go out like a clown? It is easy to look back and mistake Manny’s child-like spirit for a lack of respect for baseball. Whether faking illnesses to get out of games or sneaking into the Green Monster (the large left field fence in Boston’s Fenway Park) between pitching changes to make phone calls, Ramirez never passed up a chance to show off his happy-go-lucky attitude. Although he is one of the greatest hitters in MLB history, he always struggled on

Mike Crissman defense. You’ll get more laughs watching a blooper reel of his fielding errors than an episode of “Seinfeld.” The guy just had fun, plain and simple. He was easy like Sunday morning, every day of the week. Yet he still put up some legendary numbers at the plate. Throughout his career he batted .312, had 13 seasons of 100 or more RBIs and hit 555 home runs, ranking him 14th of all time. He is also the all-time leader in postseason homeruns with 29. Because of such monumental numbers, people often looked past Manny’s goofball antics and lackadaisical demeanor on and off the field. It was just Manny being Manny. Then came the steroid allegations. This is not Manny’s first failed drug test. In 2009, he tested positive for human chorionic gonadotropin, a banned female fertility

drug often used to help mask steroid use. (I doubt he took it to get pregnant. Last time I checked, that’s not possible for a man.) He served a 50-game suspension that year as a Los Angeles Dodger. Although I disagree with it, Manny’s chances of being inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame have greatly diminished after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs twice now. It will be hard for many to look past the so-called “cheating.” It’s naive, though, to think that currentera steroid sluggers are the only players to ever cheat their way into the record books. Revered hall of famers, like Willie Mays and Mike Schmidt, used amphetamines to boost their energy and concentration. Famed pitcher Gaylord Perry threw an illegal “spitball,” rubbing grease on the ball to alter the trajectory of his pitches. Should asterisks be placed next to all of their stats as well? They used illegal substances too. Manny Ramirez definitely deserves a spot in Cooperstown. He spoke loudly while carrying a big stick for 18 years. That’s hard to do.

Mike Crissman is a sophomore newspaper journalism major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at mcrissm2@kent.edu.

Seven ways to improve Kent State After almost two years at Kent State, I’ve thought of some ways to make it better for everyone. n Students: I know you all like to pack up your stuff as soon as the professor hints that class is almost done. The problem is, many times professors end with an important announcement or reminder before dismissal, but thanks to you, nobody can hear it. Your shuffling papers and zipping bags may not seem like a ridiculous disruption, but it is when 75 people do it simultaneously. Packing up your stuff takes five seconds; it can wait. n Students who eat at Eastway or Prentice: If you don’t plan to take your food to go, don’t use a styrofoam to-go container. It stuns me how many of you in those dining rooms use the styrofoam containers when you could ask for a plate. You completely fill the dining room trash bins with styrofoam containers clearly never taken to go. They waste a lot of space in the trash. It takes two seconds to say your order is “for here.” If you can’t manage to do that, you aren’t just lazy, you’re pathetic. Try to not be embarrassingly wasteful slobs for once in your life. n Teachers: If you plan to use

Jody Michael technology in your class, make sure you’re really good at using it beforehand. No matter how informative your lectures are, you look extremely stupid if you have no clue how to use your computer, screen projector, etc. n Athletic department: Because 90KSU was successful, the goal now must change. Instead of getting 90,000 people to attend the football games, get 90,000 people to stay for the entire game. A better team would be helpful, but since that is too unrealistic, I have another idea. Don’t give away a bunch of coupons during the pre-game festivities. Give them away to everyone who is still there when the game ends. Encourage your sponsors to make the deals even bigger since

fewer people will receive them. n Campaign for Change: Remember those middle school fundraisers in which you could duct tape your principal to the wall if you reach the fundraising goal? I bet the amount of donations to your scholarship fund would double if we get to duct tape Lester Lefton to a wall in the Hub. n Public Safety Department: When I get a text message at 2 p.m. saying you’re canceling classes after 4 p.m. due to weather, why don’t you just cancel all classes immediately? “You still have to go to your classes, but in a few hours we will cancel them.” Weather doesn’t work that way. If the weather is bad now, you cancel classes now, not later. You don’t know how bad it will be a few hours into the future. Forecasts change constantly. n President Lefton: Do you want people to support the next tuition increase when it comes? Tell us the money is going toward extra snowplows. You will find overwhelming approval. I look forward to these changes. Jody Michael is a sophomore broadcast journalism major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at jmicha10@kent.edu.

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‘building Fashion’ for a Cause Fashion show raises money to benefit Habitat for Humanity

Sarah Husbands

shusband@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater As the people took their seats around the runway, talk of bubble wrap, duct tape and nails fill the room, for this is unlike any other fashion show. Habitat for Humanity presented its “Building Fashion” show Saturday. When applying to this event, which was put together by fashion design and merchandising majors, each designer was asked to gather materials to create an outfit out of construction materials, promoting the on-campus Habitat for Humanity organization. “A lot of people really enjoy this fundraiser, and it’s a great

idea to partner up with fashion students while still raising awareness for our cause,” said Ryan Carr, co-president of Kent State Habitat for Humanity and junior aeronautics major. The designers put their own spin on what their view of construction is. First place winner Katelyn McClain, junior fashion design major, impressed the audience with her outfit. McClain’s model strutted a picture frame necklace, a brown Habitat for Humanity T-shirt and a skirt made entirely from one of her father’s paint tarps with a paintbrush attached to the left side. “I knew right away that I wanted to use a canvas tarp,” McClain said. “Once I saw it, everything began to fall into place.”

Kara Cronley, sophomore fashion design major, used metal washers to create the entire back of her top, adding a construction helmet with purple details to pull the entire outfit together. “Your creativeness is put to the test for this show, for it mixes fashion with new materials that I don’t generally use,” Cronley said. “Everyone’s hard work paid off because all the garments look incredible.” With 21 talented designers in the show, some with multiple designs, there was never a dull moment on the runway. Design materials ranged from skirts made out of switch plates to red cautiontaped backless halter tops. First, second and third place prizes went to Kayla McClain;

junior fashion design major Abigail Roos; and sophomore fashion design major Corinne Brothers, who were each chosen by a panel of four judges. “We just wanted everyone to have a good time and have a lot of fun while we raise a good amount of money for Habitat for Humanity,” said Jackson McGreevy, co-president of Kent State Habitat for Humanity and junior aeronautics major. For $5, students and friends experienced this high quality fashion show, and the proceedings were donated to raise awareness for the homeless in Portage County. Sarah Husbands is a features correspondent.

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Model Alexandra Carlson, a senior textiles major, celebrates after her designer, Katelyn McClain, a junior fashion designer major, won first place at a fashion show that benefits Habitat for Humanity.

Reading Room offers a relaxing getaway for students under pressure Kelly Tunney

ktunney@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Tucked in a corner of Satterfield Hall is the Wick Poetry Center’s Reading Room, a space dedicated to peace and relaxation. The walls are painted with pale yellow, lighted with dim lamps placed on coffee tables. Striped green and red couches sit across from a wall of bookshelves. A TV, DVD player and VHS player rest in a corner, waiting to display live

readings of past poets at the center. Nicole Robinson, outreach coordinator for the Wick Poetry Center, said the soft decorating of the room discourages students from feeling intimidated or nervous when they want to study for a test or just have some quiet time. “Students can come in here where the pressure of fluorescent lights and noise is not there,” she said. “As a matter of fact, on Friday a graduate student had his thesis defense in here. This is such a peaceful place for a thesis defense.” Established in 1999 in memory

of Stan and Tom Wick by former Director Maggie Anderson, the room was officially dedicated so that it cannot be changed into anything else, said David Hassler, director of the Wick Poetry Center. “It’s a formally established space in Satterfield that will always remain an open reading room, no matter what happens politically,” he said. Hassler said students and faculty come to the reading room because it is a convenient place to meet, relax, study or even nap. “I think the most important

thing about this room is that it’s a very convivial meeting place, a place of rest,” he said. “A place of pause for people to come read by themselves, close the door and lie down on a couch, or sit and think and write or read.” Some unique parts of the room include paintings of Tom and Stan Wick’s artwork, as well as a boom box and a table in the center that holds candy dishes and Lipton Tea bags. Behind the TV hangs a handmade book titled “Touched by Flame.” The book is a collection of

poems dedicated to Stan and Tom Wick by many local authors as well as friends. The pages are made of pigmented flax from Ohio tall grass, and the cover is a red paper made of bark from mulberry trees. Natasha Rodriguez, intern at the Wick Center and Spanish major, said she uses the room because it is a comfortable place, as well as a good resource for students. “It’s inspiring and it’s a way to relax,” she said. “Usually there’s someone in here, and if you are interested in an internship, you can come in and talk

to somebody, or at the very least hang out.” The room is available to more than English majors and faculty members, however. Hassler said any student is able to study, relax or rest inside. “You don’t have to show any badge or say, ‘I’m an English major,’” he said. “You don’t have to hold your palm up to the door. It’s open to anybody, even in the Kent community.” Kelly Tunney is the College of the Arts and Sciences reporter.

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Monday marks first day of Greek Week Cristina Mazzone

Cmazzon2@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater From “Greek Idol” to “Greek Olympics,” the fraternities and sororities around campus are gathering for a week-long series of events. The Panhellenic Council and the Inter-fraternity Council host Greek Week every spring. Events begin April 10 and will conclude April 17. Fraternities and sororities are randomly grouped with one another to create teams, and points are handed out for each event that takes place during the week, said Megan Spellman, vice president of public and alumni relations for the Panhellenic Council. The points will be tallied at the end of the week, and the three teams with the most points receive a prize. “This week really puts our name out there, and the community can see us doing good things,” said Josh Cherok, vice president of public and alumni relations for the Inter-fraternity Council. “A lot of people have stereotypes about Greek life, but we really do a lot for the community.” Spellman said she thinks Greek week is a great way for the Greek community to prove it’s a charitable society. “I think that it gives Greeks more of a positive image,” Spellman said. “It shows nonGreeks that we really are doing good things in the community and working all together throughout the week.” Cristina Mazzone is the Greek life and ROTC reporter.

GREEK WEEK EVENTS MONDAY n Greek

Idol When: 7 p.m. Where: Student Center Ballroom

Tuesday n Blood

Drive When: 11 a.m.—7 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 204 n 100

Commitments When: Noon—2 p.m. Where: Risman Plaza

Wednesday n Blood

Drive When: 11 a.m.—7 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 204 n Walk

a Mile in Her Shoes When: 5 p.m. Where: Risman Plaza

Thursday n Stroll

Off Competition When: 1—3 p.m. Where: M.A.C. Center Plaza

Friday n Greek

Olympics When: 3—5 p.m. Where: Manchester Field

Saturday n Relay

for Life When: 10 a.m. Where: Liquid Crystal Small Group Track

Sunday n Relay

for Life: Closing Ceremonies When: 2—4 p.m. Where: Student Center Ballroom

Fraternity event raises more than $3000 Alpha Tau Omega’s fundraiser benefits ATO brother’s family Cristina Mazzone

cmazzon2@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Richard Shufritz Jr. said he was surprised and grateful when his fraternity told him it would be donating money to his family. Alpha Tau Omega decided to give the funds from its annual Corn Hole for a Cure to Shufritz’s father, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease two years ago. The tournament, held Saturday, raised $3,200, with more donations still coming in, said Michael Richardson, Alpha Tau Omega president. “I felt really honored that they decided to pick me and my family,” Shufritz said. “They are trying to help out any way they can, because it was a big financial burden with the surgery that my dad needed and because he had to stop working.” Every year, Alpha Tau Omega chooses a member of the community who is struggling with a lifethreatening illness to receive the money from the event. Richardson said about 85 teams competed in this year ’s competition, and about 200 people attended. Each team paid $20 to compete, and the fraternity also sold T-shirts for $15 at the event. Something new this year, Richardson said, was the silicone wristbands that Alpha Tau Omega’s pledge class sold to raise more money. The bracelets came in a variety of colors and read “Corn

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Alpha Tau Omega hosted its sixth annual Corn Hole for a Cure tournament held in front of Tri Towers Saturday. The tournament raised over $3000 for the family of one of its brothers. Hole for a Cure” with the Alpha Tau Omega’s Greek letters on them. Richardson said the fraternity was able to raise several hundred dollars from the wristbands. The fraternity held its first tournament in 2006 and raised $500. Richardson said the members decided on local families because they get to see the effects of their generosity. “We are passionate about giving the check to a local individual family because we can see where the money is going and have that personal experience to really help someone,” he said. The tournament is a bracketstyle event, where the top three teams win prizes. Prizes includ-

ed gift certificates donated from local businesses. “This years was bigger than the past two years combined,” said Shufritz. “So I was really happy with the turnout, and my parents couldn’t believe how many people cared about us.” Richardson said it’s important that the Greek community takes philanthropic events very seriously. “When you actually write that check and give it to someone and they are in tears,” Richardson said, “well, I would pay thousands of dollars to be able to give that check to someone who truly needs it.” Cristina Mazzone is the Greek life and ROTC reporter.

A brother of Alpha Tau Omega competes at Corn Hole for a Cure in front of Tri Towers on Saturday.

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George Roberts, Kent sophomore first basemen, tries to tag out Brent Ohrman, Eastern Michigan University junior, at Schoonover Stadium on Sunday.

Baseball winning streak continues A.J. Atkinson

aatkins2@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Extending a nine-game winning streak that now includes sweeping Eastern Michigan — formerly the West Division’s top team in the Mid-American Conference — the Flashes are playing about as good as possible. Kent State’s pitching staff, ranked first in the MAC in lowest ERA, silenced the No. 1 hitting team in the MAC, while the Flashes’ offense put together a total of 13 runs on 31 hits to Eastern Michigan’s seven runs on 23 hits. “We wanted to come out here and get the win and assert ourselves as the dominant team in this conference,” junior third baseman Travis Shaw said. The sweep was the Flashes second in two weekends.

Friday — Kent State 4, Eastern Michigan 2

Sophomore Andrew Chafin followed

his role as ace of the pitching staff, battling a slippery, muddy mound in front of over 10 major league scouts in his start Friday. The southpaw struck out 13, walked none, allowed seven hits and one of the two Eagles’s runs. Ironically, both Stricklin and Chafin agreed this was an off day for the phenom. “He wasn’t his sharpest and he had 13 strikeouts and no walks,” Stricklin said. “That’s how good he is and how spoiled we are. We’re spoiled by some of the outings that he’s had. I’ll take (today’s performance) every single time.” Chafin said he felt he did not have as much control of his pitches as he normally does. “I didn’t feel like I had my best stuff out there today, but I pushed through it and got the win,” Chafin said. “They’re a good hitting team.” The Flashes supported Chafin’s performance with four runs. Shaw led the Flashes offensively, hitting three-for-four with a double and two runs batted in. Chafin struck out the first two batters of the ninth before being replaced by junior relief pitcher Kyle McMillon.

McMillon entered and picked up his seventh save of the season by forcing a ground out to first in two pitches to give the Flashes the 4-2 victory.

Saturday — Kent State 1, Eastern Michigan 0

Left-handed starting pitcher Kyle Hallock continued to muffle Eastern Michigan’s offense, throwing seven scoreless innings, giving up just five hits, striking out four and walking one to improve his record to 4-4 on the year. “He’s the guy all our players look up to,” Stricklin said. “He leads by example. It’s no surprise for me to see him succeed like this.” The Flashes backed up their senior pitcher in the fifth inning with their one and only run. Freshman second baseman Derek Toadvine began the inning with a leadoff infield single to third. One batter later, junior Jimmy Rider moved Toadvine over to third with a ground out to second. Toadvine then scored on Shaw’s ground ball out to second. Senior Justin Gill came in and retired

the Eagles in 1-2-3 order in both the eighth and ninth inning to record his second save of the season.

Sunday — Kent State 8, Eastern Michigan 5

The Flashes showed they were more than just a good pitching team Sunday. The offense produced eight runs on 13 hits with five batters finishing with more than one hit. “Our entire lineup had really good atbats,” Stricklin said. “Everybody contributed. It was a good team win.” Two of the five multi-hit batters, Shaw and junior David Lyon, had solo home runs. “Our offense responded today,” Shaw said. “We didn’t do too well (Saturday). We only scored one run. But I thought today, throughout the lineup, we did a great job offensively.” Shaw’s offense continues to improve each week. After the first 22 games, the left-handed hitter was hitting only .230 on the year. That average has improved to .286 after hitting .438 with 14 hits, five doubles, two home runs and six RBIs in his last

eight games. This weekend alone, the third baseman hit .385 with five hits, a double, a home run and four runs batted in. The Flashes ran into problems in the ninth. Up 8-2, sophomore Casey Wilson looked to close out the game to give the Flashes’ their second sweep in two weekends. Wilson retired the first two batters, but fell into trouble after a throwing error by Shaw. Eastern Michigan plated three runs, forcing Kent State pitching coach Mike Birkbeck to turn to his closer McMillen. Mimicking Friday’s appearance, the righthanded reliever earned the save, his eighth on the year, in two pitches. The save was McMillen’s 12th, which puts him third on Kent State’s Most Career Saves list.

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Youngstown State (8-20) is Kent State’s next midweek opponent. The Flashes host the Penguins at Schoonover Stadium for a 3 p.m. start on Tuesday before traveling to Youngstown State for a Wednesday afternoon game at 3. A.J. Atkinson is a sports reporter.

Ending on a high note Manny’s done being Manny Rachel Jones

rjones62@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater A solid hit by junior catcher Jessica Blanton brought the Kent State softball team from a 6-0 deficit in the fourth inning to an 8-7 home victory over Northern Illinois Sunday. The Flashes chipped away at the score with runs by junior first baseman Shannon Laughlin and senior right fielder Beth Cinadr in the fourth and senior left fielder Holly Finchum in the fifth inning. After a double play by sophomore pitcher Danielle Abernathy, the Flashes (15-19, 6-2 Mid-American Conference) entered the bottom of the seventh down 7-3. Karen Linder, Kent State coach, said she was proud of the players for not getting discouraged. “We were in a difficult spot, but we still had the capability to keep going, especially with the power we had in the lineup that was coming up,” Linder said. The power began when Laughlin doubled to bring home sophomore center fielder Lauren Grimes and freshman second baseman Abbey Ledford, putting Kent State down just 7-5. Cinadr went up next but was hit by the pitch. Junior second baseman Sarah Starr came in as the pinch runner. Northern Illinois decided to change pitchers, but replacement Morgan Bittner threw a wild pitch, allowing junior shortstop Mary Holt to move to first base. So with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the seventh, Blanton stepped up to the plate. “We live for that moment,” Blanton said. “It’s all about being able to handle yourself under pressure. I love that feeling.” And the softball gods seemed to love her back, as she sent the ball sailing over Northern Illinois’ centerfielder, sending her teammates home and bringing Kent State the win. “I don’t know how (Holt) scored from first!” Blanton said with a laugh. “But I felt like I did my job.” Linder said she had been studying the Huskies’ centerfielder all game and noticed she

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The Flashes greet junior short stop Mary Holt at the plate after she scored the winning run off of a base-clearing double by Junior 3rd baseman Jessica Blanton on Sunday. The Flashes had a five-run seventh inning and defeated Northern Illnois 8-7. played more in, bringing the whole outfield up. “I knew all we needed was a gap shot,” Linder said. “I talk to (Blanton) all the time about making gap shots because she’s not necessarily a home run hitter, but she’s got great power in the gaps. We were fortunate she got that through.” Blanton came through on the stats sheet, too, earning five RBIs during four at-bats. After splitting a double-header with Western Michigan on Friday with a 6-8 loss followed by a 5-4 win, it’s only fitting the Flashes topped off their 19-12 loss to the Huskies on Saturday with an 8-7 victory Sunday. Blanton said the team felt like it needed a shot at redemption in the series finale. “In the two games on Friday, we didn’t play as well as we should have,” she said. “Yesterday, we didn’t play as well either. Today, we had something to prove.” To get the team to accomplish that goal, Linder spoke to the

players about coming out with confidence and putting together all four phases of the game to end on a high note. While she said the defense stood out against the Huskies on Sunday, it was the team’s attitude that made her the happiest. “I’m really proud of our kids because they kept battling throughout the whole thing,” Linder said. “Our energy was really good at the end, so that was important, too. They felt like they could do it.” And since they did do it, the Flashes are the top team in the MAC East. But with the other teams in the conference playing just as well, Linder said the team can look forward to more split or at least close weekend series. “This win was huge because it keeps us right at the top,” Linder said. “Every time you have a weekend series, anyone’s capable of beating anyone. It’s going to be a dog fight.” Rachel Jones is a sports reporter.

When I got the text alert from ESPN breaking the news of Manny Ramirez’s 100-game suspension, I laughed out loud, said, “What an idiot” and thought nothing of it. It was just Manny being Manny. Then came the second alert: “Manny Ramirez retires after finding out of his 100-game suspension.” Now this was not cool. I didn’t laugh. I was pissed. This meant that the world would never see Manny being Manny ever again. In 2005, baseball commissioner Bud Selig implemented a “three strikes and you’re out” policy to disciplining players who repetitively test positive for steroid use. The player would get a 50-game suspension for their first offense, 100 games for the second and thirdtime offenders would be banned permanently. In 2009, Ramirez received his first strike, a 50-game suspension when he tested positive for a female fertility drug. The substance is common for people coming off a steroid cycle to restore testosterone levels. It was banned by the MLB, yet Ramirez said he used it for “personal health reasons.” Why? Who knows. Just another “Manny being Manny” moment. Last Friday, Ramirez, 38, tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. This would have meant that he would be facing his second strike, a 100-game suspension. Instead, he opted to retire. He didn’t even care to tell his team, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Yes, he cheated. Yes, he’s an idiot. He took steroids like the majority of other big league players. But Manny was an entertainer. People loved him, from the dreads to the baggy pants. Manny Ramirez was a goof first, entertainer second and baseball player third. And honestly, he was one of the bright spots in a gloomy, boring sport. We’re talking about a guy who, in the middle of a pitching change, disappeared from his left field position. The saying is, “If you gotta go, you gotta go.” Manny had to go. And he did so in Fenway Park’s famous Green Monster. This is the player who would speak solid English one day, yet have an interpreter the next. The guy who once fell asleep in the dugout, the player who used the “my grandmother passed away” excuse multiple times to skip spring training and the player who cut-off a cut-off. If it comes out that Ramirez was on steroids his whole entire career, I wouldn’t even care. Steroids don’t teach technique. They don’t automatically put the swing together. Ramirez had one of the most beautiful swings in all of baseball. He was viewed as one of the most feared hitters not only of his generation, but all-time. With the Cleveland Indians in 1999, he hit .333, with 44 home runs and an outra-

geous 165 RBI. It was the highest single-season RBI total since Jimmie Foxx drove in 175 runs in 1938. Ramirez was a 12-time All-Star, 2-time World Series champion with the Boston Red Sox, and a 9-time Silver Slugger Award winner. His 555 career home runs rank 14th on the all-time list, and 1,841 RBIs rank 18th on the all-time list. Ramirez is also MLB’s all-time leader in post-season home runs, with 29. Steroids or not, those numbers should remain respected. He may not have been the most dedicated of players, may not have been all “upstairs,” but he was one thing, for sure: unpredictable. You never knew what you were going to get out of Manny. He was baseball’s Chad Ochocinco and baseball’s Shaq. Now, the sport is not only left without an entertainer, but it is further tainted with steroid talk. As the steroid investigations continue, and more names are being mentioned with an asterisk, now you can add “Ramirez” to that list. I can officially say that I don’t care. Everyone did it to some extent and the game was a hell of a lot more entertaining. Baseball is boring without it. I’d rather go back to seeing home runs every other pitch than seeing a no-hitter every other game. And damn, I already miss Manny being Manny. Michael Moses is a sports columnist.

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Manny Ramirez served a 50-game drug-related suspension during his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After only five games with the Tampa Bay Rays and facing a 100-game suspension, Ramirez opted to retire on Friday, April 8, 2011.