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June 14-23: Hurricane Agnes kills 117 along the U.S. East Coast.

Daily Kent Stater It was a hot day much like yesterday that greeted protestors at Kent State on July 11, 1977, when unarmed campus police were called in to dismantle Tent City. A makeshift community of students had been camping out near Taylor Hall and the proposed site of a new gym annex. The students were protesting the building of the annex because it would overlap the site of the May 4 shootings, which happened just seven years before. “The Board of Trustees didn’t think it was sacred territory,” said William Hildebrand, author of “A Most Noble Enterprise: The Story of Kent State University 1910-2010.” “Students thought anything that had to do with Blanket Hill was sacred land.” The students had been told to leave the site, but they resolved to stay in a display of nonviolent resistance when the university announced that police would be arresting all trespassers. The protestors accepted their arrests, and of the 250 who gathered in Tent City that day, 193 were almost peacefully arrested.

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Jan. 22: In its Roe v. Wade decision, the U.S. Supreme Court makes abortion legal in the first trimester.

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Sept. 8: Gerald Ford grants a presidential pardon to former President Richard Nixon.

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“Jaws” becomes the first movie to gross $100 million in North America.

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July 4: Americans celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial, the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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Aug 16: Elvis Presley dies in Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 42.

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It was an exhausting task for the police in the summer heat. Emeritus sociology professor Jerry Lewis was there, communicating with police and students. “The police asked me to talk to the kids in the middle because they wanted to take a break,” Lewis said. So he approached the students at

the center of the group who were standing together, arms linked, awaiting their turn to be carried off to jail and told them the police were going to cool off for a bit. The students unlinked their arms and rested too. Then it was back to business. See CENTENNIAL, Page A5

Artificial insulin is invented.

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Jan 13: The YMCA sues the Village People for libel because of their song of the same name.

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Jan. 20: The United States announces that its athletes will not attend the Summer Olympics in Moscow unless the Soviet Union withdraws troops from Afghanistan. Credit: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Daily Life in America Vol. 3 Francis Sicius and Randall Miller

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The replacement fee charges of $1,302 were calculated based on the following: ■ Second floor water fountain: $570 ■ Fourth floor water fountain: $507 ■ Third floor window (broken twice): $150 ■ Fourth floor water fountain: $507

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Lake Hall residents had to pay $5.66 to the university to cover more than $1,000 in damages done to the residence hall. In February, vandalism occurred in the hall when the water fountain on the fourth-floor women’s wing, a window in the third-floor women’s restroom and a glass panel on a first-floor entry door was damaged, according to an e-mail sent to residents March 18. Floor meetings were held Feb. 28 and March 1 to discuss the damages

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Jan. 1: Cigarette advertisements are banned on national television.

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and the potential for billing, and to seek out possible suspects. After the meeting was held, vandalism occurred again. The water fountain on the second floor of the women’s wing was damaged and the same window was broken again. “Unfortunately, I have been unsuccessful at identifying an individual or a group responsible for the damages,” said Leah Shaw, residence hall director at Lake and Olson halls. When the vandalism occurred, four suspects were questioned but no concrete evidence was found, said Josette Skobieranda Dau, coordinator of residential communities. A section of the Hallways Handbook explains what happens if someone does not come forward. The section reads: “Students may be billed for damage to university property, whether by vandalism, horseplay or accident. All floor/community residents can collectively be held responsible for damages to public areas that cannot be attributed to specific individuals.” Residents were given until March 22 to come forward with any information regarding the vandalism. Since no one has come forward, Lake Hall residents collectively must pay the total cost in damages.

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Kent State fined the residents of Lake Hall $5.66 to cover more than $1,000 in damages done. Damages include a broken water fountain on the fourth floor, a window in the third-floor women’s restroom and a glass panel on a first-floor entry door was damaged.

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TOP: Police disperse protesters during the Memorial Gym Annex controversy. Photograph appears on Page 228 of “A Book of Memories.” BOTTOM: Tent City on Blanket Hill was created as part of the protest over the proposed Memorial Gym Annex. Photograph appears on Page 225 of “A Book of Memories.”

More people relying Do it yourself instead of breaking the bank on social services Cut costs by without spending a fortune.

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Daily Kent Stater It’s no secret that the economy has created a spike in poverty in recent years. Right here in Portage County, the percentage of impoverished individuals increased from 9.3 to 12, according to estimates from the 2000 U.S. Census and the 2006-2008 American Community Survey. The percent of impoverished families raised from 5.9 to 7.1, according to estimates from the 2000 U.S. Census and the 2006-2008 American Community Survey. The rise of poverty in Portage County has created a strain on social services. Portage County Family and Community Services is being particularly stretched because the agency has reduced its workforce.

The remaining employees are working longer hours to serve their clients, said Christie Anderson, special projects coordinator at Portage County Family and Community Services. Fewer employees are responsible for handling a higher demand for services. “The situation has been more dire than it has been in the past because when the economy is downturned it impacts not only the people who need services, but it also impacts our contributions as an agency,” Anderson said. “Our donations go down as people have fewer resources to devote to charity. It’s a double negative impact when the demand is going up and the resources are going down.” See SOCIAL SERVICES, Page A5

learning DIY tips Courtney Kerrigan Daily Kent Stater

With college comes independence. Students finally escape the grasp of parental control, which in most cases, means the loss of financial support as well. Every car malfunction and clothing mishap comes from the pockets of students themselves. But it doesn’t need to. Instead of breaking the bank when a taillight goes out or when a drink is spilled on the rug, students can learn how to achieve the simplest tasks

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Clothes don’t come cheap these days, and with every rip and stain, the value goes down along with the item in the trash. Instead of pitching battered clothes and ultimately throwing away money, a simple needle and thread or some household products can fix any rip or stain. Mike Jabbour, owner of Jabbour’s Clothing and Tailoring in Stow, said students can easily sew seams or buttons on any piece of clothing. “It’s pretty easy to sew a button — I mean, you could teach a kid to do it,” he said. “I see kids come in here, and they don’t even know how to do that.” A spool of thread at Wal-Mart

costs 96 cents and a package of needles costs 97 cents. So for about $2, students can thread their own needle and reconnect a button to a coat or shirt in less than five minutes. Jabbour’s charges about $12 to hem pants, but he said with some help, students can hem their own. “If you have someone stand behind you and mark your pants, then all you have to do is cut about half an inch below that, fold under and sew it,” he said. Jabbour suggested students go to a professional to taper pants, replace zippers and hem jeans. Rips and tears are easily fixed, but when students find stains on their clothes, most tend to pitch them without thinking twice. Junior fashion merchandising major Samantha Gray said she uses household products to get most stains out instead of store products.

“Well, most people know that club soda removes stains, but I once spilled red wine all over me, and I actually used white wine to get the stain out,” she said. She added that she uses hydrogen peroxide to get coffee stains out and vinegar for beer stains. For upholstery, shaving cream also works to lift stains.

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Cleaning isn’t generally on college students’ “To Do” lists, but when the motivation finally kicks in, they can spend money elsewhere by making their own cleaning products. Cleaning specialists site Mrscleanusa.com offers various formulas made from household products. See DIY, Page A5

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Staph signs offer sanitary tips at the rec Ashley Sepanski

Daily Kent Stater Close quarters and shared equipment can be a breeding ground for bacteria. The Student Recreation and Wellness Center hopes to remind visitors of this with recently posted signs that display prevention and awareness tips for staph infections. Although Jason Hawk, rec center marketing coordinator, said the signs are a precautionary measure and not an indication of an outbreak. He said staph infections can be easily contracted in any close quarters if students are not careful. Jennifer D’Abreau, interim medical director at the DeWeese Health Center, said the Staphylococcus bacterium, and its common variety Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is commonly found on people’s skin. The bacteria, she said, can be spread through skin-to-skin contact, touching a surface in contact with staph or sharing a personal item with someone carrying the bacteria. “What often happens is there’s a

break in the skin and the organism enters in that fashion and it causes what is commonly known as a boil,” D’Abreau said. “It usually has puss, although not necessarily. It’s usually red, it’s usually hot and elevated, sometimes almost like a pimple.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Web site, the MRSA variety organisms are bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics. “MRSA got that name because it is resistant to methacillin, which is an extremely strong antibiotic that is used in hospitals,” D’Abreau said. “It also therefore implies that it is resistant to most of the common antibiotics that we use for staph, which are usually the penicillin classification of drugs, any of the cillins.” Once a person is infected with a staph infection, D’Abreau said to seek immediate treatment before the infection has time to enter the blood stream. Once the infection goes systemic, it could spread to and attack other areas of the body and cause death. “Patients always say whenever you ask ‘How long have you had this?’ ‘Oh, about two weeks.’” D’Abreau said. “You

know, if it’s starting to look infected, come in right away. Don’t wait.” The infections, including MRSA, are typically treated with a combination of oral and cream antibiotics, D’Abreau said. For prevention, D’Abreau and Hawk advocated hand washing and sanitizing equipment. “Wash, wash, wash your hands,” D’Abreau said. “Soap and water is still the most effective means, hand sanitizer is the next best thing, but wash your hands.” D’Abreau also said to cover open or unhealed wounds, avoid sharing personal items and to wear long sleeve shirts or pants at the rec center if infected with a staph infection. She also said the benefits of exercising outweigh the risks of contracting infection and not to stop attending public facilities like the rec center. Ashley Ramsak, junior hospitality management major, said she still works out at the rec center, but makes sure to clean the equipment before she uses it. “Well it’s definitely something that I worry about, so I wipe everything down first because sometimes people don’t

think about it,” Ramsak said. “They might just get a little portion of the machine, like some people don’t wipe down the handle bars, or you know, the back of it. I mean, you’re sweating on it, so you should always clean it.” Hawk said to remember staph can be contracted in any large venue. “Basically it could happen here (the rec center), it could happen in a restroom in Bowman Hall,” Hawk said. “It’s just sanitary precautions we’re trying to make people aware of.” D’Abreau said in addition to sanitizing and avoiding contact with other people’s personal items, students should continue to practice healthy habits to avoid infection. “Just other healthy things you can do for disease prevention as a whole would be to live healthy, exercise, eat right, do all those kinds of things to keep your immune system strong,” she said. Contact health reporter Ashley Sepanski at asepansk@kent.edu. React to this story and more at

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Lethal gas stops rescuers from entering W.Va. mine Greg Bluestein

The Associated Press MONTCOAL, W.Va.— Two full days after the worst U.S. mining disaster in a generation, dangerous gases underground prevented rescuers Wednesday from venturing into the Upper Big Branch coal mine to search for any survivors of the explosion that killed at least 25 workers. Crews drilled holes deep into the ground to release the gases, but by late afternoon the levels of lethal carbon monoxide and highly

explosive hydrogen and methane remained far too high for searchers to look for the last four people missing. “We just can’t take any chances” with the lives of rescuers, said Kevin Stricklin of the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration. “If we’re going to send a rescue team, we have to say it’s safe for them to go in there.” Officials could not say when rescuers might be able to go in. Stricklin said relatives of the miners backed the decision to hold off for now.

“We’ve asked the families to be patient,” he said. Gov. Joe Manchin and others saw only a “sliver of hope” that the miners survived by reaching one of the shaft’s rescue chambers, which are stocked with food, water and enough oxygen to last four days. Workers planned to drill another hole so they could lower a camera into one of the airtight chambers to see if anyone managed to get inside. “We’ve been working against long odds from day one,” Manchin warned.

The federal mine agency appointed a team of investigators to look into the blast, which officials said may have been caused by a buildup of methane. The mine’s owner, Massey Energy Co., has been repeatedly cited for problems with the system that vents methane and for allowing combustible dust to build up. On the very day of the blast, MSHA cited the mine with two safety violations — one involving inadequate maps of escape routes, the other concerning an improper splice of electrical cable.

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Student groups attempt to expand at regional campuses Upstart groups face challenges Kyle Nelson

Daily Kent Stater Student organizations at the Kent State Stark Campus are growing, but they still face unique challenges the main campus does not face. Trying to organize students at a campus that is composed of only commuter students has proven to be tricky. Erin Hollenbaugh, faculty co-adviser for the group Communication Society, experiences these challenges first hand. “It really is a difficult thing f o r s t u d e n t o rg a n i z a t i o n s , ” Hollenbaugh said. “We have to catch students while they’re on campus and try to schedule things at varied times to match with their schedules. It’s a hurdle that residential campuses don’t necessarily face.” Advertising for the different organizations on campus is a main component of membership. “We started advertising with more traditional measures like posters, and that didn’t get much buzz,” Hollenbaugh said. “To be honest, the most successful tool has been word of mouth.” There are a total of 23 student organizations at the Stark campus, with a few more in the pipeline. The guidelines for a

student organization prevent an overload of organizations; however, the parameters are not insurmountable. “We require the students to have at least five members and a full-time faculty or staff adviser,” said student activities coordinator Kristi Yerian. “They have to meet with the Student Government Allocations Committee to present their ideas and constitution.” Despite the presented challenges, the organizations give and do a lot around the Stark campus. Ashley Meinke, sophomore applied communications major and secretary for the Communication Society, is involved in helping get the word out to students about what they do. “We’re involved in a lot of great things right now,” Meinke said. “Soles for Souls is our big one where we’re collecting shoes for needy people. We did a letters for active soldiers program, where students made letters and cards for soldiers over the holidays. It really got everyone involved. “We’re right now focusing on Earth Day and our bulletin board. Our board will be up for two weeks. There are several bulletin boards on each floor of Main Hall and we’re taking one over. It’s to let people know who we are since we’re a newer campus organization.” All the advertisements have helped the Communication Society increase its membership over the past year, even though

many of the members do not go to every single meeting. “Events are more attended than meetings,” Hollenbaugh said. “On the actual list, there are 35-ish students. In terms of people we see on a regular basis, it’s more like 15.” Student organizations have taken a giant leap in Yerian’s tenure, and she has been happy with its resurgence. “There are so many positive aspects that it’s hard to name just one,” Yerian said. “We’ve created a student government in the last three years. This is the first time we’ve had a student government in about 15 years or so. “It’s been great seeing student life grow,” she added. “There are always students coming in that want to do different things and have different ideas.” With the growth of student life comes the uneasiness from students resistant to change. “It definitely takes awhile for students to get used to having different things they can do on campus,” Yerian said. “I can see a difference in participation in student life even from when I started here.” Contact regional campus reporter Kyle Nelson at knelson2@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com

Anne Frank’s stepsister to speak today Eva Schloss, stepsister to Anne Frank and author of “The Promise: The Moving Story of a Family in the Holocaust” will be speaking about her experiences during World War II at 12:15 p.m. today in the Kiva. Schloss’s mother married Otto

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Frank, Anne’s father, in 1953. “We are delighted to have Ms. Schloss coming to the campus,” said Richard Steigmann-Gall, associate professor of history and director of the Jewish studies program at Kent State. “As one of the last living

links to Anne Frank, her voice is an invaluable contribution to Holocaust memory,” he said. After speaking, Schloss will be signing her books. The event is free and open to the public. — Ryan Friend

It’s for the kids!

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James Pristov, a junior electrical technology major, receives a pie in the face during Pie-A-Chi at the Student Center yesterday. The event is part of Sigma Chi’s week-long philanthropy benefitting Children’s Miracle Network.

College Dems launch new group Nick Glunt

Daily Kent Stater Members of Kent State’s College Democrats have started a nonpartisan student organization on campus with the hope of improving environmental awareness through events and programs. Organization president Erika Schneider said she and vice president Laura Vanzo, as passionate environmentalists, realized there were no environmentalist student groups at Kent State. They found members and built the Kent Environmentalists Group from the ground up barely a month ago. “Humans really do have a serious impact on the Earth,” Schneider said. “We need to lessen our impact and fix what we’ve already messed up.” Among many discussions, the group has begun deciding what it will do for Earth Day, which will be celebrated April 22. Schneider said she hopes to do something noticeable because it is the 40th anniver-

sary of the first Earth Day. The Kent Environmentalists Group meets Mondays at 8 p.m. in Room 302 of the Student Center. The plans for Earth Day are still under discussion. Schneider said the group is thinking about hosting a campus clean-up event and showing some documentaries. “We want to make sure people know environmentalism isn’t all about global warming,” Schneider said. “Even if global warming was disproved, there would still be environmentalism.” Recycling, cleaner energy and pollution are just some examples of other environmental issues. As an organization, founding member Stephanie Pike said they hope to make Kent State more green-oriented. “It feels like we create a lot of waste,” Pike said. She said instead of throwing out its excess food, Dining Services could either mulch it or give it to a shelter. Pike said other college cam-

puses have much better recycling programs than Kent State’s. She thinks the Kent Environmentalists Group could improve the university’s program. Schneider said she thinks the university should adopt green fees, an optional fee of five dollars to the cost of tuition, which would go toward making the campus more environmentally friendly. Though most of the founding members are also members of the College Democrats, Schneider said she wants to stress that the group is nonpartisan. She said environmentalism is a human issue, not a political one. The group can still be involved in politics, just not affiliated with either the liberal or conservative agenda. “We don’t have another planet,” Schneider said, “so we kind of need this one.” Contact student politics reporter Nick Glunt at nglunt@kent.edu.

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SUMMARY: Although Obama’s new education overhaul won’t seem to directly affect students at Kent State immediately, it is important for students to know what it means for them down the road. Understanding the ways of the old system and how the new one will take affect is the first step in understanding what this change means for Kent State.

VIEW What Obama’s new loan means for college students While we were on spring break, President Obama and Congress did their part to alter the way college students pay for their education. And while health care reform currently occupies the political center stage, students shouldn’t overlook the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act. That’s because some experts say the bill will forever change the way a college education is funded. President Obama said in order to keep the United States competitive in the global job market, higher education needs to be both affordable and accessible for the American public. The new law aims to simplify the lending process and make federal loans more competitive with their unregulated private counterparts. As of July 1, the new law effectively eliminates the Federal Family Education Loan Program, which was the private/public hybrid model for students to borrow for college. In its

place, the law expands Direct Loans and Pell Grants, streamlining students’ options. In the Direct Loans program, the federal government acts as the lender, offering lower interest rates and longer grace periods for students to pay back money. Private lenders and banks waged an aggressive lobbying campaign against the bill’s passage and for good reason: The bill strips private lenders from their ability to issue federal loans. It basically eliminates the middleman. President Obama has the best interests of students in mind with this act. And many estimates show that it won’t deepen the country’s massive national debt. So while banks and lenders might oppose it, students should understand that the bill, with its caps on repayment and potential for loan forgiveness, could benefit them in the long run. The change will cap college graduates’ annual student loan repayments at 10 percent of their

income, spends more at community colleges and awards $2.55 billion to historically black colleges and universities. President Obama has the best interests of the students in mind. Plus, this does not seem like it will affect the federal debt. Although most banks and direct lenders oppose this bill, students should care because they will benefit later. Kent State students won’t see a drastic change just yet — the university has used Direct Lending for the past 15 years and phased out its use of the FFEL a long time ago. However, it’s important for students to understand the effect The above editorial is the consensus opinion of the Daily Kent Stater editorial board whose members are listed to the left. React to this story and more at KentWired.com

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DID YOU KNOW? On this day in 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s legendary record of 714 homers. — History.com

Zero-tolerance policies: Illogical The education system in America is taking a turn for the worse in the handling of student insubordination and discipline. By enacting zero-tolerance policies in school districts all across the United States, hundreds of students have been expelled, arrested and taken to court for offenses as mild as bringing a fork to school. Designed to combat issues of disobedience and rule breaking, zero-tolerance policies often have severe punishments that are unfair and inappropriate in address to the offense. The idea is that in order to maintain control, there are no exceptions to the rules under any circumstance. Last month, 12-year-old Alexa Gonzalez of Queens, N.Y., was escorted out of her Spanish class in handcuffs for doodling on her desk with an erasable marker. On the desk she wrote, “I love my friends Abby and Faith.” In March, a kindergartner was suspended for making a finger gun, another kindergartner was handcuffed and taken to a psychiatric ward for being “rowdy” in class in New York, and last October, 6-year-old Zachary Christie was suspended from school for having a camping utensil with him at school in Newark, Del. Why is it that school districts are being so inane in their discipline policies that they are willing to handcuff 12-year-olds and suspend kindergartners? What is the harm in letting children learn from their mistakes in a productive and appropriate manner? Zero-tolerance policies in the United States are getting stricter and more outrageous in the handling of drug and violence problems in schools, as well as simpler matters of recess scuffles and quarrels. There is no concrete evidence that by taking such staunch actions against students it will deter further offense that could be made by other students who break the rules consciously or by accident. There is a mindset in many cultures that by severely enacting a policy that is inflexible in its dealing with the situations at hand, people will do their best to follow accordingly. If people are aware of the serious consequences to their actions, then they will modify their behavior to avoid breaking the rules. But isn’t it part of human nature to misunderstand, make mistakes and at times be insub-

Thisanjali Gangoda ordinate to the law? Whether it is zero-tolerance policies or the death penalty, blanket legal mechanisms we allow our judicial systems to use aren’t conducive to fostering a peaceful, understanding environment. Instead, it promotes fearful living and distrust of others, keeping people on pins and needles about what authoritative figures could do to them next. The way to combat such unnecessary, volatile legal action is by making it apparent to the media and by fighting the policies in court. Many of the children who were suspended and expelled from school because of zero-tolerance policies have taken their cases to court on the grounds that the punishments interfered with their constitutional right to education. Several school districts that have punished students under zero-tolerance policies denied sending tutors to their homes to help them catch up with missed homework. If the purpose of zero-tolerance policies is to keep students safe and focused on school, it really isn’t effective if everyone is expelled or suspended for minor infractions. School authorities should handle issues of disobedience and violence with more effective counseling programs and peer mediation. Those involved in incidents would then have the opportunity to express their feelings and work toward resolutions to fit their specific situations. It isn’t a difficult concept to grasp. Even a 5-year-old could see the logic in creating a supportive network of authoritative figures to trust and believe in. Thisanjali Gangoda is a senior political science major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at tgangoda@kent.edu. React to this story and more at

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Science under the scalpel As I write this column on a late Tuesday night, I am inspired, or rather spurred on, by my cocker spaniel Toby who has, to my knowledge, lay unmoved from his doggie bed since I left the house at 9 a.m. The sight of my lazy and bleary-eyed puppy friend reminds me of his apathy toward the world. Toby doesn’t fret about relationship issues or alternative energy standards or health care bills. My first impulse is, and I think many overworked college students might agree, is to be jealous. Oh, to be unhindered and devote one’s life to simple amusement! But we are human. We are distinguished from amoeba, jellyfish, lions, tigers and cocker spaniels by our intelligence, which allows us to observe patterns in nature and adjust our lives accordingly. Unlike the tiny rodents scrambling around during winter’s trying months seeking shelter during a blizzard, our intelligence has granted us the gifts of central heating, shingled roofs and hot cocoa to keep us warm and cozy. We have vaccines to prevent smallpox, polio and malaria; defibrillators to revive the unconscious and prosthetic limbs to help soldiers walk again. Our intelligence has also allowed us to move past basic survival and actually improve our lives. I think about an invention as simple as the wheel in the Stone Age, to the birth of the printing press in the late 15th century, to automobiles in the 20th century and to microchips that have revolutionized the world today. Society has evolved as our intelligence has, opening up new possibilities for humankind that allow us to live longer and better than was possible two generations before. But historically, there has always been a push back against scientific revolution. In the 1600s, Galileo Galilei was sentenced to house

Christopher Hook arrest for life by the Catholic Church after submitting his theory that the sun, not the Earth, was the center of the universe. A century later, Isaac Newton refrained from releasing his three laws of motion for 20 years out of fear he would be shamed by the authorities of his time. In the 19th century, Charles Darwin faced enormous resistance upon the transmission of his theory of evolution, which, for some, contradicted the creation story of the Bible. Criticism of scientific ideas is healthy for the scientific process. In fact, science wouldn’t advance were it not for the scads of scientists who question the norm. Our very own Dr. Owen Lovejoy demonstrated this in his research on the evolutionary chain. His work, which uprooted existing theory of human evolution, embodies Albert Einstein’s idea that “to raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.” Today, just like in the world of Galileo, there is push back to progress. Though 99 percent of scientists, including a body of United Nations experts, have concluded that humans are causing the Earth to warm at a faster than natural rate, still 46 percent of Americans, according to Gallup, don’t believe this. More startling statistics: According to Gallup, 48 percent of

Americans don’t believe in the theory of evolution, despite it being as widely accepted by scientists today as Newton’s laws are. I don’t mind that science is being disputed. I do mind, though, that people without knowledge of science are challenging global warming and evolution, both scientifically verified ideas. I can’t tell you how many times I heard people saying that global warming is clearly not happening because we just experienced one of the coldest winters on record. If they read the science, they would know that global warming increases the severity of all seasons: Summers are hotter, winters are colder. And, evolution, well, it is a very sticky issue. I will just say this: It is irresponsible of people to denounce evolution completely without using science to back up their statements. In closing, people use science all the time. They put out grass seed in the spring, and a few weeks later, little green sprigs began to show themselves on the lawn. We rely on gravity to keep us on the ground. We construct buildings to withstand natural disasters. We feed our cocker spaniels healthy dog food and give them ringworm shots. We need science to help us live our lives, to progress society. We cannot trust science sometimes, and other times not. I invite your comments. Christopher Hook is a junior international relations and French major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at chook@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com

It is as simple as that We are still not done arguing over the health care reform. We still cannot get over either negative or positive euphoria. Republicans scream it’s too expensive and we cannot afford it. Democrats don’t care about the financial situation; they just had to pass something so November will look a little better for them. Whether I agree with the reform or not, it is a serious matter. People are protesting the reform without even understanding that billions of their dollars are wasted on stuff I think is absolutely unnecessary (unlike affordable medical coverage). The federal government spent $423,500 to find out why males don’t like to wear condoms (that’s at least 170 medical insurances right there). I am sorry, but right now, in the middle of economic recession when millions are unemployed, I couldn’t care less to know why men don’t like condoms. What is it going to change? Our government also would like to know why we do not ride bikes to work. Moreover, the government is ready to spend $1 million to find out the answer. Should I give you my bank account number, dear federal government? Because I am about to answer that question for you right now. I am not about to contribute to the argument whether animals are or are not humans that my fellow columnists have had, but man, I would like to see the federal government spend $1.2 million on uninsured Americans and instead of studying the breeding habits of the woodchuck.

Anastasia Spytsya In January, the government decided to spend $1 billion to build a new American embassy in London. London is pretty enough without a new crystal building “sponsored” by American taxpayers. The American government could have covered at least 400,000 uninsured Americans. And the list can go on, and on and on. What sucks, is that this is our money. It is our money that we worked very hard for. And then someone else gets to decide how to waste it. It really blows my mind away when I read the “excuses” for such spending. And more over, all these politicians sound so damn serious about it. Fools. For real, our government is having a serious lack of common sense. Apparently, the government thinks that if we know what makes men hate using condoms, we might be able to invest more money into new types of condoms, or any type of protection, that will be more pleasing to men. And that will resolve all issues that sex causes because men will want to use protection. Can I just say, “WTF? SMH.”

The government is now responsible for 32 million uninsured Americans, and yet politicians waste money on something that will change absolutely nothing. I don’t know if they understand what is really up in the country. The logic is simple: Dear federal government, the dollars you waste are our money. You need to spend our money on us or on research that will directly affect us. You need to take care of people whose lives are at risk and who don’t have money to pay for treatment in the first place, and stop worrying about making men’s sexual lives more pleasant. You need to understand that a human life is a priority. And if you don’t understand this common sense, you’re just plain “stoopid.” Get your priorities straight. If you, federal government, had some common sense, we probably would have had at least some money to pay for the reform, instead of making up billions of dollars from nowhere (or borrowing the money from the Chinese, for that matter). And I am not just specifically talking about the health care reform — it was just an example. It’s about every single damn bill they pass that doesn’t affect us. Anastasia Spytsya is a senior Russian translation major and political science minor and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at aspytsya@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com

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Do it yourself instead of breaking the bank An all-purpose cleaner can easily be thrown together with 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, a dab of liquid soap and two cups of hot water. To freshen up carpet, sprinkle a little baking soda over dry carpet and let it sit for about 15 minutes and then vacuum. “I’ve sprinkled baking soda in my shoes before and let them sit outside for a couple hours to get rid of the smell,” Gray said. Window cleaner can be made with 1/2 teaspoon of liquid detergent, three tablespoons of vinegar and two cups of water. Also combining lemon juice with mineral oil serves as a nice furniture polisher.

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Cars Glenn Sanders, manager of AutoZone in Kent, said students could do easy car fixes on their own, such as checking their fluid and oil, changing headlights and putting air in tires. “It depends on the ability of the student,” he said. “If you first know how to open the hood of your car, you could change your washer fluid or windshield wipers.” If students took their cars to a garage for the same fix, Sanders said the garage would most likely charge for about a half hour or hour of work, costing students about $60 to $80. At Wal-Mart, Blue Coral windshield washer fluid costs $2.50, and AutoZone does the job for free.

Furniture With local flea markets and used furniture stores nearby, students can buy inexpensive items and fix them up themselves. Gray said when she moved into her apartment, she took an old kitchen table and spray painted it black and then painted the chairs red and pink to complement it. Students can also cover coffee or end tables with thrifty drapery or blankets and place picture frames or candles on top. Items can then be stored underneath the table. John Spindler, owner of Homeplace in Kent, sells used and antique furniture such as tables, chairs, dressers and lamps, ranging in price from $6 for a shelf to $300 for an antique chair. “Most often students realize that Ohio is a great place to buy stuff because a lot of them will come in and buy some stuff to take back home,” he said. “I have items all over the country.” Contact student finance reporter Courtney Kerrigan at ckerriga@kent.edu. React to this story and more at

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Residents forced to pay for Lake Hall damages The total cost of damages was $1,302. Splitting that between the 230 residents of Lake Hall, each resident was asked to pay $5.66. “I didn’t do anything wrong, so I shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s mistakes,” Kaitlin Forister, a Lake Hall resident said. “At the same time, I understand that the resident hall director had to do something to pay for all the damage, but I don’t think it should have to come out of my pocket.” “Most students were surprised that they only had to pay the $5.66,” Skobieranda Dau said.

She also said she only received about a half dozen appeals to the charge. If an individual wished to appeal the charge, a letter had to be submitted to Skobieranda Dau within 48 hours of the assessment notification. “Overall, it is concerning that someone, whether a resident or not, has such disrespect for the Lake Hall community,” Shaw said. “I do hope that these acts of vandalism stop and that we end an otherwise great school year on a positive note.” Contact room and board reporter Samantha Worgull at sworgull@kent.edu. React to this story and more at

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CENTENNIAL Streaking, mooning and flashing across Kent State “Here were these 20-and 30-yearolds locking arms against these middle aged cops all,” Lewis said. “They just wouldn’t let go. It was funny.” But the purpose was a serious one, and Kent State would make national headlines once again for the display and the mess of legal consequences would take years to resolve. Tent City was dissolved that day, and the Gym Annex was constructed soon after. While most decades at Kent State have fluidity about them, making it difficult to pinpoint the beginnings and ends of movements and shifts in culture, the 1970s have more concrete markers. Lewis said the shootings on May 4, 1970, became the first shocking bookend, and the protests surrounding the buildings of the Gym Annex in 1977 brought it to a close for the university. At the fulcrum, the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War ended in 1975, marking a significant shift in culture on campus. “Some professors and students were so wrapped up in the war that we were trying to cut students some slack,” Lewis said. “There was no meeting or policy, but there was a collective movement to raise standards after the war.” Political activism wasn’t the only aspect of student life that was changing. Until the 1960s, students at Kent State had curfews. Girls couldn’t go into the boys’ dorms and boys had to steer clear of the girls’. Catching your cute neighbor in a towel on the way to the shower wasn’t even a feasible daydream.

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SOCIAL SERVICES More people relying on social services She added that there are fewer funding opportunities from the state and federal government and the demand has caused people to wait longer for services. The economy has also forced people who were comfortably middle class to the brink of poverty. “There are people who are coming who have not found themselves in desperate straights before,” said Daryle Fullum, assistant director of food services at Kent Social Services. Below is a summary of how different social service agencies are handling the increase in need in Portage County. Kent Social Services The amount of hot meals served increased from 31,256 in 2005 to 33,816 in 2009, according to statistics from Kent Social Services. Committed volunteers in addition to people serving court-ordered community service and Kent State students

But when President Glenn Olds decided to the lift the rules that had tightly governed residence halls since the university’s start, students breathed a sigh of relief. “Men and women circulated freely in each others’ dorms,” Hildebrand said. “In effect there were no rules; the handcuffs were off.” “For us it was just, OK, this is fine,” said Timothy Moore, now the associate dean for the College of Arts and Sciences. “It wasn’t like we had been in a restricted environment. To me it wasn’t a big deal. I’m sure for a lot of parents it had to be.” The university was merely responding to a changing culture on campus. Students expected certain freedoms, and they were getting them. Hilebrand writes that students expressed the desire for another kind of freedom in a more shocking display. A group of 20 men took to streaking through campus one night in March of 1977. “For a brief period, that embarrassment of britches known as “shooting the moon” or “mooning” was the ‘70s equivalent of goldfish swallowing,” Hildebrand writes. “But when dropping britches proved to be insufficiently shocking, it was supplanted by ‘flashing’ and ‘streaking,’ which spread like a rash over Kent’s campus in 1977; months after, it had become the ‘in’ craze on other campuses.” Also sweeping the nation’s colleges was the Civil Rights movement. Moore was president of Black United Students in 1971 and took part in events following those efforts. Moore was a graphic design major who graduated in 1973 before attending grad school at Kent State for his second degree. He’s been working for the university since. “Students today have changed substantially, exponentially,” make it possible to keep up with the demand. Churches have been a big help in providing people and giving money, Fullum said. Donations are dwindling, but the agency still receives donations from individuals and local restaurants that donate to the hot meal program. Center of Hope Sister Denise Stiles, manager of the Center of Hope, a local food bank, decided to be lenient to ensure that everyone gets served. Under regular policy, people are allowed to come in once every 30 days to take from the pantry. Recently, people have been coming back more than once a month. “We never turn people away,” she said. “If they say they are hungry then they can come.” The number of families served from the period between January and October rose from 3,135 in 2008 to 4,713 in 2009. Stiles said donations are steady within the pantry. County Clothing center Program manager Candy Pol-

Moore said. “They have chosen to be more open to new experiences, new friendships and new bonds that never would have been considered then. I had white friends and white roommates, but never the kinds of relationships students have today, and it increases with each generation.” When Moore was a student, he said the library was just a skeletal structure of steel beams, and Oscar Ritchie housed the Student Union where hundreds gathered each day. Some of his fondest memories took place on Thursday nights. “We used to say ‘Sure happy it’s Thursday’ instead of “Thank God it’s Friday,” Moore said. “Then we started referring to them by the initials.’” “We would rent a room above Woodsy’s downtown and had the most phenomenal dances that you could imagine,” Moore said. “It would get so hot in there from all the dancing that you could see the steam coming out of the windows from Water Street.” While Moore and friends had Thursdays to look forward to, Olds was struggling to find the positives. The president was struggling to help Kent State through its financial woes. Former president Robert White had retired in 1971, and Olds was chosen after a search for candidates. “He was very idealistic,” Hildebrand said. “He had perhaps too many ideas about how to expand the curriculum and exciting things to do — more than could be done, at least given the economic stringencies under which they had to operate.” He had inherited a deficit, and its effects were trickling down through the departments and beginning to affect students. His handling of the situation proved of great concern to faculty who didn’t feel Olds was

lard has seen an overall increase in need, but especially in people who came from the middle class. The amount of people receiving clothes from the center increased from 41,514 in 2008 to 48,320 in 2009, according to records from the County Clothing Center. At the center, shoppers are allowed to take 16 items of clothing. Donations have been slower, but the center is still able to provide a constant supply to people who need to pick all 16 items of clothing. Miller House While other service providers said they are able to keep up with the increase in demand, the Miller Community House had to turn away 61 percent of its callers in 2009. The shelter can accommodate up to 22 people. The number of people it serves is always the same. “There are not enough resources to go around,” program manager Anne Lofaro said. She said the lack of subsidized housing and affordable housing are some of the reasons for the spike in need. Lofaro added that the Miller Community House is generally the last step for people and people only

doing it correctly. “The majority of faculty weren’t too sure about Olds,” Hildebrand said. “They were not sure he knew what he was doing, and they were hard on him.” “The budget problems were extremely severe,” Hildebrand said. “There was always the threat of more fee increases. Students did a lot of marching around town and to Olds’ house and he’d come out and talk to them too, which would have been unthinkable in White’s time.” State revenues were down because student enrollments had dropped, a direct effect of May 4, 1970. While he failed to communicate with faculty, Hildebrand said Olds was “a breath of fresh air” when it came to communicating with students. “He opened lines of communication with the students,” Hildebrand said. “You could talk to him, and he could listen. It’s a rare guy who likes to talk but also listens well. He didn’t talk their language but could talk to them nonetheless.” Despite his relations with students, Olds would retire in 1977, a defeated man. “I think he was frustrated and felt he had done all he could,” Hildebrand said. “He was disheartened when he left, and it’s a shame he left so sad because he made a lot of contributions even though they weren’t always recognized.” Contact enterprise reporter Kristine Gill at kgill2@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com

come here when they have no other option for housing. What’s ahead Until the economy recovers — if it does — Portage County Family and Community Services is working to accommodate a larger need. Anderson said the agency is recruiting more volunteers, but does not have the budget to hire more employees. In addition, the agency is also sharing resources between programs so nothing goes to waste. Similar services also share donations, but try to keep the donations to the city it was given to. Fullum is working toward spreading an understanding of the individual in poverty. “Many of us probably know someone who is in need without realizing it,” she said. “It isn’t someone across town anymore. It could be your neighbor, someone in your family, someone who is a friend, someone you know.” Contact public affairs reporter Kelly Petryszyn at kpetrysz@kent.edu.

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NIGHT CLUB NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS ARENA Sports & Entertainment Complex (Formerly Mustang Salliz) 1543 Streetsboro Plaza Drive 44241 Apply in Person Mon, Tues & Wed 4pm to 8pm Facebook@KentArena.com Hibachi Japan - 2251 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, 44221 is now accepting applications for server positions. Please apply in person. 330-928-3333 Attendant for female w/disability. Part time hrs. mornings, weekends, and summer. Able to drive van. 330-678-7747 Window cleaner Flexible hours, experience. Call

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Hudson’s Restaurant Now Hiring Exp. Line cooks, Servers, Hostesses & Dishwashers. Apply at 80 N. Main St., Hudson. The Mayfield Sandridge Club Grounds Department is seeking dependable, hard working individuals who enjoy working in an outdoor environment. Job duties may include but are not limited to mowing greens, tees, fairways and rough. 40+ hours/week and uniforms are provided. Please apply in person at The Mayfield Country Club Department, 1545 Sheridan Road South Euclid. For directions call 216-381-0078.

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Tutors/SI Leaders Needed! The Academic Success Center is accepting SI Leader, Peer Mentor, and Tutor applications until Monday, April 19th for Fall Semester 2010. SI Leaders are needed for courses in the areas of Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Math, Psychology, and Sociology. Peer Mentors (tutors) are needed for Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Economics, and Study Skills.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 5. Keep the home fires burning today. You need space to pursue independent action. Ask someone else to manage plans for this evening.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 5. Everyone digs in, entrenched and stubborn. This would be a good day to pursue personal matters and save your enthusiasm for later. It will work out.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7. Use your talents to resolve disagreements about the basics. Be prepared to restate your arguments for the sake of clarity.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 5. Consider ways to keep everyone focused. Creative minds (including yours) have a way of wandering off. Reiterate the purpose.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6. Today is all about appearances. Hair and accessories do matter. Achieve a unique look using materials already in your possession. You find yourself on stage.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6. The only way to get anywhere today is through team effort. Focus on the most practical means you can find. Then, throw yourself fully into it.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7. Although money isn’t the real issue, that may be how you’ve been keeping track of who loves whom more. A better way is to see who can be most creative in expressing their caring.

Spacious 2&3 bdrm apts @ Holly Park. Gas heat paid Sign up now for fall and receive $100 off first 6 months based on a twelve-month lease. (330) 678-0823 Now leasing for fall. 2br apt $699750 a month includes gas, water and trash. Many great amenities. Hurry in now, before you get locked out. (330) 673-8887

**Summer and Fall Specials** Furnished/unfurnished studios, 1&2 bedrooms, Call now 330-678-0123 Enjoy spacious 4&5 bedrooms duplexes with 2 full baths. Great condition, great location, A/C, W/D, dishwasher, deck, garage. $350/ bedroom includes all utilities. 330808-4045 GREAT PRICES! GREAT PROPERTIES! 3, 4 & 5 bdrm properties starting at $1000/mo. Call Rich at 330-807-6090

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Now Leasing for Summer and Fall. 2 BR Apts. Heat, Trash & Water pd. Pool, Pets welcome, $665-$725. Close to KSU 330-673-5364

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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 6. The challenge now is to love what you’re doing for as long as you’re doing it, and to let go as soon as it’s finished. Release any negativity.

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Ladies’ Night at Empire every Thursday 6:30-9 pm Free Henna Body Art Empire 135 E. Main St. Kent www.empirekent.com

Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 6. Although you want to get your ideas out, now’s the time to carefully consider all the ramifications and modify your message.

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

Now accepting applications for summer and fall! Studios, 1&2 bedrooms still available-Hurry In! 330-678-0746

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Today’s birthday (4/8/10) Your challenge this year is to build self-esteem for yourself and for any children in your life. Independence comes first. Find ways to generate enthusiasm for activities that don’t require anyone’s help. Then, cultivate your powers of observation and imagination.

To apply or for more information, visit 207 Schwartz Center or www. kent.edu/asc Questions? Call 330-672-3190

Riverside Wine Bar 911 N. Mantua St., Kent—Food service, retail, server and bar help needed. Non-smokers only, must be 21. Apply in person Monday-Friday 12-4 pm. Apply only if available for employment for 1 year and willing to work a minimum of 3 shifts/week. We schedule around classes.

Landscape worker needed. Must be available 7:30-3:30. $8/hour. Must have own car. 330-622-1103

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6. To get the most out of a relaxing time, display enthusiasm for someone else’s suggestion. Spend money judiciously, but don’t pinch pennies.

You must have a 3.0 GPA and be available to work 8-12 hours per week. Starting Pay: $8.50

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Caring, Responsible Nanny needed for 3 children in Stow, ages Attendant for female w/ disability. Part time hours mornings, weekends, and summer. Able to drive van. 330678-7747.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 5. Your desire for independence takes you out of your normal work routine. You don’t have to leave the country, though. Just let your imagination wander.

Tutors are needed for courses in the area of History, Psychology, Seven Ideas, Sociology, and Writing.

MR/DD CAREGIVER Provide direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities. Assist and teach with daily in home and community living skills. There are currently several job opportunities available for all shifts ranging from 14-30 hours per week, with job sites throughout Portage and Trumbull Counties. ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE WITH GOOD DRIVING RECORD, high school diploma or equivalent and a clean criminal background. Download an application off the website at www. independenceofportage.org or stop in and fill out an application at: INDEPENDENCE, INC. 161 E. MAIN ST. RAVENNA, OH PHONE: (330)296-2851 FAX: (330)296-8631 E-MAIL: holly@independenceofportage.org

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6. You may want to run away from home, but you need to focus on household matters. Handle practical issues early, then escape to a movie.

NO WATER BILL! NO GAS BILL! 4&5 Bedroom duplex available for fall starting at $330/mo! Each side has 2 bath, W/D. Dishwasher, deck, garage, etc. Close to campus and on bus route. Last one I have available! Call Sweeney (740)317-7294. Stow: 2 & 3 bed townhomes with one car garage. Pets welcome, 10 min from KSU. Prices $665-$850 call (330)686-2269. Two bedroom, 1.5 bath condo, updated, all appliances, FREE HEAT. One block to KSU. Units available starting in June. No Pets. 330-9573083.

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Clickers encourage student participation during class Jennifer Shore

Daily Kent Stater Instead of daydreaming, doodling and text messaging in class, students can put down their cell phones and pick up a clicker to better understand the material presented by professors. Mandy Lawman, training specialist from Turning Technologies, LLC, held a workshop for professors yesterday to teach them how to utilize clickers in the classroom for student benefit. “What I found is that the students, in general, are more engaged during the class and the constant interaction with the lecture as opposed to just sitting there and taking notes,” Lawman said. Sociology professor David Purcell has been teaching at Kent State for three years, and this is the first time he made the $45 Response-

Card XR clicker a requirement for one of his classes. In Purcell’s Introduction to Sociology class, he said he polls students for sociological demonstrations relating to what he will be teaching. He said that asking questions and getting students involved spurred inclass discussion. “The biggest complaint that students tend to have with (in class quizzes is) when the professors say ‘Oh OK, that’s nice, only 20 percent of you got it right’ and then (they) just move on anyway,” Lawman said. Purcell said he uses the clickers in every class to help students learn and get them talking. “I’ll do a lecture and say, given this scenario, what would be the right answer? Sometimes there is no right answer, but I want them to argue for their choice,” Purcell said.

Purcell said he issued a midterm evaluation and he came to the conclusion that 75 percent of students are enthusiastic about using the clickers, 15 percent are indifferent and less than 10 percent hate them. Sophomore accounting major Jessica White said she has been using clickers since her freshman year. White said one of her professors used the clickers to survey how students were doing to find out if he needed to review some of the material. “(Professors) can get a lot more information into the class in a shorter period of time,” White said. Contact College of Arts and Sciences reporter Jennifer Shore at jshore2@kent.edu. React to this story and more at

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The only experience I’d ever had with a psychic was at a carnival. It was with one of those robotic gypsy-looking women encased in glass who would predict your future. As a snarky kid, I’d pass her by, withholding my tokens better spent on a rollercoaster. Years later I’m still a skeptic – especially when your business’ overhead costs include crystal balls and hoop earrings. But I’ve admittedly grown curious of those who claim to know one’s future. I’ve often pondered, as we all do, about my future career, spouse and health. At the very least, I’m always in the mood to be humored.

Ryan Sheridan So for the purposes of this column and my rising curiosity, I made an appointment with Phyllis Born, advertised as “a gifted licensed reader and advisor,” who had several favorable reviews in her online listing. Located across from a cemetery in Tallmadge, I was expecting a small-town creep show like something out of “Tales from the Crypt.” But as I drove up to a white-painted house with potted flowers outside, my fears

A psychic told me I will live to be 80 were quickly dismissed. A stout, smiling older woman greeted me at the door, and for $25 (debit cards unfortunately not accepted), I was allotted four “partial character readings.” Born first prayed with me. She placed her hand over mine and said God was the only one who truly knew life’s answers. I was initially put off by this immediate prayer reminiscent of a church service. However, as if sensing the growing awkwardness, Born quickly threw out several anecdotes that were all, believe it or not, frighteningly accurate. “You butt heads with your father,” she pronounced. “ Yo u a r g u e o v e r m o n e y with your girlfriend,” she exclaimed. “You feel you’re ready to

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to find information, and he came across a lot of photos and records that he thought were long gone. Other resources that can be used to trace your ancestors are Web sites such as ancestry.com and findagrave.com. Manley said a free Web site created by the Mormon Church Family Search Record Site (Familysearch. org) has access to Ohio death certificates, marriage records and census records. He said they also have information for a few other states as well. Manley said the most interesting thing he found out about his ancestors was a young woman whose stepfather was abusive. One time before her stepfather was going to beat her, she shot and killed him. “So she was thrown in jail. And while she was in jail, she and another group of women inmates started a country music band,” Manley said. “And apparently it was extremely popular at the time.” Manley said he found out from the Internet that a movie was going to be made on his ancestor’s life, and Sandra Bullock is supposed to be playing his ancestor. “There were many stories like that that came out,” he said. Manley said his main tip for finding information about your family is to make sure what you find is true. “When you’re doing genealogy, if at all possible, always try and double-check your information,” Manley said. “A lot of what you find is not accurate, although a lot of it is, so it’s a good starting place.”

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move out of this area,” she bellowed. Only my closest friends would know such private information, but all I had told her up to this point was that I was there to write an article. Born, a character reader since the age of 16, didn’t get everything right. Some readings just didn’t apply like when she said she saw me practicing law and living in the South. But Born, whose office is attached to her home, was as keen as a therapist in pinpointing my hopes, fears and personality traits. To my surprise, I found myself responding to this stranger with honest inquiry. After about twenty minutes, our session was over. I still don’t know if I believe in psychics, but I left feeling validated and

optimistic. For $25, I suppose I earned it. Now I just have to find a way to tell my girlfriend Phyllis Born sees twins in our future.

To get started reading your friends and family, Giammanco said all one needs is a tarot deck and an introductory book, which can both be purchased at Empire for abut $30. The store, located at 135 E. Main St., also offers free tarot readings every Thursday.

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MONTHLY SPECIALS

Mugs Grape Kool-Aid shot—$3.25. Bordon— $3.50. Miller Lite draft—$2 16oz. $3 24oz. Blue Moon draft— $3.50 short, $4 tall. All bombs—$2.75. BW3 Beer of the month: Coors Light Draft—$2.75 tall. Thursdays: margaritas — $2. Fridays: bombs and cosmopolitans — $3. Digger’s Tuesday: Long Island ice tea–$3. Wednesday: Bahama mama–$3. Thursday: Jimmy Buffett Night with Corona bottles for $1.75 and Bud Light bottles for $1.25 Ray’s Place Budweiser— $2.50 pint, $2.95 tall. Stella pints glass— $4.95 pint and comes with a glass. Sex on the Beach shot — $2.95. Cherry bomb — $2.95. Chilled Shark Water shots — $3. Long Island Ice Tea — $3.50. Spiced rum and coke — $2.95. Tropical rum and coke — $2.95. Amaretto Sour — $2.95. The Loft Happy hour is from 4 to 9 p.m. with $2 off pitchers, .75 off pints and .50 off mugs and liquors. Bud Light— $7 pitchers, $1.50 mugs. Natural Light— $6 pitchers, $1.25 mugs. Cherry and grape bombs—$2.50. Jack Daniels, Jose Cuervo, rocket pops and lemon drops—$3.

Show of the week: Every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. join DJ Phil for Dr. Phil’s Afternooner. The show features interviews with well-established musicians and of course, the best of your favorite music. Events, guests and giveaways Thursday: Noon to 2 p.m — Go-hio will have special guests Bushwalla and J-Mo. 8 to 10 p.m — Annabel will appear on Pregaming with Britany and Whitney. Monday, April 12 6 to 8 p.m — Kent State gymnast Christine AbouMitri will appear on The Stat Sheet. 10 p.m. to midnight — Simeon Soul Charger will perform an acoustic set on Musical Mayhem. The band will also give out two pairs of tickets and a copy of their new album during the show.

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Dominick’s Free pool Tuesday and Thursdays. Red Stripe and Red Stripe Light—$3 bottle. Grape and cherry bombs—$2.50. Pabst Blue Ribbon—$2 pints. Professor’s Pub Half off drafts for the first half of every Cavs game. All bombs—$2. Pabst Blue Ribbon— $3. Franklin Square Deli Monday—Ungrilled turkey reuben. Tuesday—Riverview meatloaf. Wednesday—Kent’s best reuben. Thursday—Louisiana BBQ Pork. Friday—Deluxe fried bologna. Saturday and Sunday—Sesame garlic chicken. Riverside Wine Happy hour is from 4 to 7 p.m. with $1 off drafts. Mondays and Tuesday have no corking fee so patrons pay retail price to drink wine in restaurant. Euro Gyro Small one-topping pizza — $5. Philly Steak sub — $5. Chicken hoagie sub — $5. Gyros — $5. Any pizza pita — $5. Wednesday— $5 large one-item pizza for pick-up only. Dominick’s: Bud light— $2 pints. Pabst Blue Ribbon— $2 pints. Cherry and Grape Bombs— $2.50. Conway Irish ale— $4 pints.

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What writing reveals Nicole Hennessy

Daily Kent Stater Handwriting analysis, also known as graphology, presents handwriting as a brain pattern. It studies how personality can be revealed through a person’s handwriting style. Here are a few things to look for:

ZONES: Upper, middle and lower zones are the sections graphologists break words into so they can analyze handwriting. For example, a lower zone would be the tail of a “g.” Upper zones deal with your mentality, such as desires and dreams. The middle zone of your handwriting deals with your heart, and the lower zone deals with things like sexual desires, greed and material possessions.

SLANTS: The way your handwriting slants (backward, forward or center) deals with the past, future and present. For example, if your slant is leaning to the right, you are looking to the future and moving in a positive direction. Slant can reveal repression or fortitude.

MOOD: Mood can be revealed by the pressure of a person’s handwriting or by the stroke of their pen. Circular movements show

calmness, while angular movements show anger.

SPACING: The amount or lack of spacing between words and letters can indicate whether a person is an introvert or an extrovert. Spaces in letters themselves also carry implications. A tightly closed letter “a” or “o” indicates someone who can keep a secret, while openings in these letters indicate a gossip.

SIGNATURES: A signature is a person’s public display of themselves. People’s signatures indicate the way they feel about themselves. For example, if it is a bold or powerful signature, they feel that way. If it is just a scribble, it could mean they don’t feel defined. On the other hand, the paragraphs a person writes is how they really are behind closed doors. It should be kept in mind that you need more than one example of a person’s handwriting to get a truly accurate analysis. Look for repetitions of style and you might find out things about people that they don’t even know about themselves. Contact features reporter Nicole Hennessy at nhenness@kent.edu React to this story and more at KentWired.com

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Daily Kent Stater People are always talking about ways to improve their lives or make themselves a little more exciting. There are the “I need a spontaneous road trip” conversations. There are the “I’m feeling fat and need to diet” conversations. There are the “My love life sucks and needs to change” conversations. One common thread of all these conversations is the intention behind them — to escape a state of stagnant boredom and find the refreshed, renaissance person at the end of the journey. A few folks from the Kent community are on their own personal and continuous journeys to self-understanding. They have chosen to share their stories.

The tale of my body is a canvas Tasha Mordue is a fairskinned freshman studying early childhood education. She has the kind of skin that boldcolored ink looks great against. At least that’s what tattoo artist Jake Davis of Smokin’ Tattooz told her when she was debating whether to add some color to the phoenix — the mythical bird of immortality — tattoo she wanted on the side of her waist. She said the inspiration for her tattoo came from her cousin, who recently died of cancer. “Even when he was dying, he was still cracking jokes,” Mordue said. “He was loving life.”

The vision for her design incorporates a tattoo she already has on her side, a James Dean quote that embodies her philosophy on life — “Dream like you’ll live forever. Live like you’ll die today.” Mordue wanted the wings of the phoenix wrapping the quote, creating a crest or shield of sorts and an extension of her self-expression. “I like art,” Mordue said, sitting on a plush couch in the center of the tattoo shop while self-described feelings of anxiety and “having to go to the bathroom” filled her stomach in anticipation of her new piece. “Art is the way I express myself, and my body is my canvas.” She said every time she looks at herself in the mirror after she gets a new tattoo, she feels sexy. “I’m drawn to people with tattoos,” she said while admiring Davis’ full right arm sleeve of oceanic inspired art. “They are beautiful.” Beyond their aesthetic appeal, Mordue said tattoos give people the ability to see into others’ souls before even talking to them. “Tattoos offer a glimpse of who someone is and what they stand for,” she said before going under the tattoo gun.

The tale of my kid made me do it Twenty-three years ago, Neva “Sam” Brandon got pregnant. When her son was born, he experienced regular ear infections, a major concern for Brandon because she said she hated to see her baby in pain. The doctors offered their

remedy — putting plastic tubes into his little ears. “I couldn’t take the thought of him having plastic in his ears,” she said. “So I started to look into Ecanasia and other herbal treatments.” She said she started administering herbal treatments to her son, and his ear infections quickly subsided. The success of this treatment awakened Brandon’s spiritual respect of nature, leading her to embrace natural foods and herbs as important parts of her and her family’s diets and lifestyles. Shopping for fresh coffee at the Kent Natural Foods Co-Op, Brandon talked about the ways natural foods affect her life. “It makes me feel better,” she said about eating organically. “I’m in control of what I put in my body because I know where it came from. I feel lighter, healthier and I smile more.” She said Kent in the summer is a wealth of fresh foods, from everything the Co-Op offers to the Haymaker Farmer’s Market, where you can buy local foods and herbs at great prices, directly helping local farmers do what they do best, grow food.

The tale of a professor turned skydiver Assistant professor of psychology Dan Neal had a somber face while discussing alcohol and addiction research in his cluttered office on the third floor of Kent Hall. But his nonverbal communication quickly changed as soon as the word “skydiving” escaped his lips. “Skydiving has changed my entire approach to life,” Neal

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Happiness: a Zen approach The key to happiness is to remain in the here and now. A state of mindfulness can bring peace to even the most hectic of lives. “You are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment” maps out practical tasks to achieve a state of mindfulness. The steps laid out by Thich Nhat Hanh, a Zen buddhist monk, include conscious breathing, thoughtful speech, medita-

tive walking and deep listening. Hanh also advises not to run from suffering but rather embrace and find true understanding of the problem. Only once we are able to be mindful of our own. body and mind, are we able to be there for our loved ones, says Hanh. Sorrow is often brought on by pride. Hanh writes, “ In true love, there is no place for pride.” The book ends with The Five Mindfulness Trainings, which is

a quick reference guide for everyday life. “You are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment” is a great introduction to the teachings of Zen Buddhism. Hanh spends a lot of time speaking around the world about mindfulness, peace and humanitarian efforts. – Kelly Stokiosa React to this story and more at KentWired.com

said. “You learn to put aside all the bullshit, and for those five minutes you’re in the air, nothing else matters.” It started three years ago when Neal made his first tandem jump in an effort to spice up his adventurous side. He said the questions were plentiful as he stood at the door of the plane and looked at the Earth’s surface two miles away. “Will I live? Will my equipment work? Can I trust this jump supervisor?” But after landing safely on the ground, Neal ran with the adrenaline rush he experienced, enrolling in classes to get his license to skydive solo. Now he has more than 75 solo jumps to his name, and his life is improved with every jump, he said. “This sport teaches you things about yourself,” he said. “Beyond the pure enjoyment, there is discipline, commitment and overcoming the physical and mental challenges of fear.” He said his area of expertise in alcohol addiction and research have made him hyper aware of his addiction to skydiving. “I won’t deny it,” he said. “If I go more than two or three weeks without jumping, I get irritable and grouchy. My body is craving that adrenaline and dopamine. It’s no different than people who have that desire for drugs, eating, sex or working out. It’s a very similar draw.”

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What’s your numerology number? What’s in a name? Learn how to find your life path and destiny

is 11 or 22, which are considered “master numbers.” This is your numerology number Example: 3+5=8 If your birthday is Aug. 20, 1987, your life path number is 8.

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Life path number To find a life path number one uses a person’s birthday. According to astrology.com, the life path number indicates a person’s talents and abilities that will help him or her along the way. Source: www.ehow.com 1. Write your birth date on a piece of paper. This includes the month, day and full year of your birth. Example: Aug. 20, 1987 2. Rewrite the birth date in numbers. Example: 8, 2,0,1,9,8,7 3. Add each of the numbers together. Example: 8+2+0+1+9+8+7= 35 4. Add the resulting two numbers together, unless the number

To find an expression or destiny number, a person uses the letters in his or her full name. Astrology.com says this number reveals potential talents that may have been there since birth and develop as a person matures. This number is said to be a big component of individuals’ careers. Source: www.ehow.com 1. Find the numerical value of your full birth name. Each letter corresponds to a number in sequence. When you arrive at 9, start again at 1. A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4, E=5, F=6, G=7 H=8, I=9, J=1, K=2, etc. Example: Pamela=714531, Joanne=161555, Crimbchin=399423895 2. Starting with the first name, add together each single num-

ber. If the number comes out to be a double digit keep adding those two numbers to reduce it to a single number. Example: 7+1+4+5+3+1= 21; 2+1= 3 3. Do the same for the middle and last name, so you have a single number for each name. Example: Pamela= 6, Joanne= 5, Crimbchin= 7 Master numbers include 11 and 22. If you encounter any of these numbers as a result, leave them as they are. Do not reduce them to a single digit. Master numbers have a significance of their own. 4. Add each number together and reduce it to a single number if it is a double digit. Example: 6 +5+7= 18; 8+1= 9

Here is what each number represents according to astrology.com 1 — Independence, individuality, attainment, leadership, pioneering and administrating. 2 — Cooperation, closeness, sensitivity, balance, harmony and supportive. 3 — Expressing self, joy of living, enthusiasm, optimism, creativ-

ity and sociability. 4 — System and order, service, sense of limitation, managing, hard-working, practical and downto-earth. 5 — Constructive use of freedom, variety, excitement, progressive, creative. 6 — Balance, responsibility, love, supportive, comforting, serving and helping. 7 — Analysis, understanding, introspective, search for truth and spiritual understanding. 8 — Material satisfaction, accomplishment, desire for success, power and recognition. 9 — Selflessness, humanitarianism, giving without thought of return, compassionate. 11 — Illumination, spiritual channel and spiritual teacher. 22 — Master builder, latent power, nervous tension, spiritual understanding of material world and high ideals. Contact assistant features editor Pamela Crimbchin at pcrimbch@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com

Web sites are becoming personal Sites appeal to the tastes of users through personal info and history Margaret Thompson Daily Kent Stater

Web sites like Last.fm, YouTube and Facebook search through your likes, dislikes and personal information to tailor themselves to you.

Last.fm Last.fm is an Internet radio site that recommends music to you based on what you have previously listened to on your computer and MP3 player. Once you sign up and download the Last.fm software, the site will track and record or “scrob-

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ble” the music you play to your online music profile. Last.fm will then “recommend you new music you’ll like, upcoming events of your favorite and other related artists, as well as other users with a similar music taste to yours.” The site compares your music to that of others on the site in order to suggest new artists that may appeal to you. Last.fm “can connect you to other people who like what you like — and recommend songs from their music collections and yours too,” according to the site. You can then listen to suggested artists on your Last.fm personalized recommendation stations. Last.fm also keeps a running list of your most often played songs and artists.

YouTube After watching a video on YouTube, the site provides a list of videos that may interest you

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based on the video just viewed. This list is then placed on the YouTube homepage under the heading “Recommended for You.” These personalized recommendations are an “algorithmically selected set of videos based on past views and favorites,” according to YouTube. Typically the related videos are created by the same YouTuber as your previously viewed videos or are based on the same topics that were tagged in your previously viewed videos. For users with a YouTube account, videos are also recommended based on videos they marked as favorites.

Facebook Facebook advertisements can appeal to your tastes since the site uses information from your profile to target you specifically. Facebook allows advertisers to narrow their audience to individuals

Quality: Mutable Element: Air Planetary ruler: Mercury Compatible with: Libra, Aquarius, Gemini

Quality: Cardinal Element: Air Planetary ruler: Venus Compatible with: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

who will be most likely interested in their product or service through, what Facebook calls, “demographic and psychographic filters.” These include geographic location, age, sex, relationship status and education level, which can be found on your Facebook profile. Advertisements can also be determined through listed likes and interests. This includes the “information from the Activities, Interests, Favorite Music, Favorite TV Shows, Favorite Movies, and Favorite Books sections of the profile,” according to Facebook. Advertisers even have the ability to market ads on your birthday or through your friends’ connections to the advertiser. Contact features correspondent Margaret Thompson at mthomp49@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com

Quality: Cardinal Element: Water Planetary ruler: Moon Compatible with: Pisces, Scorpio, Cancer

Quality: Fixed Element: Water Planetary ruler: Pluto Compatible with: Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio

Erin C. Perkins

Daily Kent Stater Names — everyone has one, and they are found in every culture. And most importantly, names have meanings. Even the children of celebrities like actress Shannyn Sossamon, who named her son Audio Science and actor Jason Lee, who named his son Pilot Inspektor have meanings to their odd names. The history of names is so ancient that it’s hard to pinpoint the day it began, but it’s a tradition that spans cultures and generations. Many names are chosen based on heritage, religion or simply a trend. According to socialsecurity. gov and the BabyCenter.com, the most popular names in the 2000s have been Ethan, Jacob, Emma and Emily. The 1990s seemed to favor Jessica, Brittany and Samantha; Michael, Daniel and Joshua. And the 1980s saw more of Jennifer, Melissa and Sarah; Michael, Christopher and Jason. But these names we’ve become so accustom to seeing — what do they really mean? The answer can be found through etymology, the study of the history of words. For instance, take the first name of President Lester Lefton. According to both Behindthename.com and Meaning-of-Names.com, Lester is a name of English origin that is “derived from the name of the city of Leicester, originally denoting a person who was from that place”. Taking it a step further, Kabalarian Philosophy (the study of who we are), states that the name Lester gives someone a very individual, reserved, serious nature.

According to Kabalarians.com, the Kabalarian Philosophy, which was founded by Alfred J. Parker in Canada in 1930, states that all we are and will become is found in our names, birth dates and cycles of time. Kabalarians.com provides some free tools online to help people interested in finding out not only the meaning of their first names, but how their names affect their inner being. People can type their first names into a database and receive a brief analysis detailing some of their personality traits. Meaning-of-Names.com provides a list of names by gender and their meanings. Visitors can type in either their first or last name and receive information about its origin and meaning. Behindthename. com also provides the meaning of names and breaks them down by gender or nationality. This site also allows you to search for the meanings of various words that are not names. The online etymology dictionary at www.etymonline.com is an extensive research database that provides meanings, origins and the approximate date of origin for words. Ancestry.com, known for helping people discover their family ties, also provides a free name database that offers the origin and meaning behind names as well as a chart that shows how many families in regions of the U.S. and U.K. have your surname.

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Learn to channel your inner animal Cassandra Adams

Daily Kent Stater Students looking to explore their spirituality more in depth may consider shamanism for an alternative approach. Native to indigenous cultures as well as Central and South America, Shamanism is a foundation of beliefs and practices relative to the spiritual realm. According to Herb Stevenson, founder of life coaching program the Natural Passages and president of the Cleveland Consulting Group, Inc., the shaman is a holy man able to go into an altered state similar to a lucid dream. “The shaman exists in two worlds, day-to-day life and the other part of the time,” Stevenson said. During this “dream-like state,” the shaman is able to access various spiritual tools, Stevenson

said. One of these spiritual tools is accessing a power animal. “A power animal is a spirit form equivalent to the Christian guardian angel. The difference is, in indigenous cultures its form is an animal,” Stevenson said. Power animals exist in every individual, aiding in the person’s power, protection and providing wisdom. Each animal contains certain gifts and unique characteristics, according to shamanlinks. net. Examples include a hawk’s wisdom, a panther’s patience and the wolf’s family loyalty. Channeling the inner power animal can be done through meditation, consulting a shaman or research.

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Qualities:

Cardinal traits: Active, independent, social, outgoing Fixed traits: Constant, reliable, determined, stubborn, inflexible Mutable traits: Flexible, resourceful, adaptable, quick learners, easily swayed

Elements:

Fire traits: active, energetic, courageous, idealistic, self-sufficient, dynamic Earth traits: practical, definite, cautious, pragmatic Air traits: intellectual, communicative, social, articulate Water traits: sensitive, emotional, intuitive, romantic, fruitful Quality: Mutable Element: Fire Planetary ruler: Jupiter Compatible with: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Quality: Cardinal Element: Earth Planetary ruler: Saturn Compatible with: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Quality: Fixed Element: Air Planetary ruler: Uranus Compatible with: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Quality: Mutable Element: Water Planetary ruler: Neptune Compatible with: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

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Astrology.com “What your birthday reveals about you” by Phyllis Vega “Do it Yourself Relationship Astrology” by Lyn Birkbeck — Melissa Dilley

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Feeling blue? Green with envy? Tickled pink? Seeing red? Color has long been associated with mood, but color therapy remains slightly controversial due to the subjective nature of results. Recently, researchers at BMC Medical Research Methodology put color theories to the test. The researchers added shades of black, gray or white to six basic colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. A random selection of anxious, clinically depressed and mentally healthy people selected which color they felt “most drawn to.” The results seemed to back up some of the longstanding color associations. A bright, sunshine yellow was usually selected by happy people. Healthy people often chose light blue, while depressed people were drawn to dark blue The most important findings, according to one researcher, say that, “The shade of color is more important than the color itself.” So if someone says they are feeling blue, it may be more correct to say they are feeling dark blue. Pink has been well known for calming effects. Reportedly, former Iowa basketball coach, Hayden

Fry, had the visitor ’s locker room painted in soft pinks for this very reason. The mixed reactions Fry and his Hawkeyes received from their paint choice is an example of how g re a t l y c o l o r perception varies from person-to-person, and mood-tomood. T h e Lüscher Color test, developed by psychotherapist Max Lüscher, examines a person’s psychophysical state. The test aims to determine a person’s physical and emotional response to various colors. Experts of

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How your mood works for you by incorporating these colors into your life Green- will bring you back to nature with its healing qualities n Blue- for those looking for a little serenity in their lives n Red- will help you appear confident and in control n Orange- bring out your creativity with shades in the citrus family n Purple- helps channel wisdom, so wear some to your next exam n Yellow- throw on something yellow and say goodbye to the rainy day blues n

Color and the Zodiac Each astrological sign has a color associated with it. Astrologers suggest dressing or decorating with your astrological color can help make you feel more empowered.

4. Fate Line- This line holds the truth about a person’s destiny. Breaks in the line stand for life changes a person will incur. If the line breaks at the head line, a successful career change is in store during middle-age. A life line that begins at the head line means the person sets his or her destiny. If the line is well pronounced, fate strongly impacts a person’s life.

5. Will/Logic- The top section of the thumb corresponds with will. The bottom section corresponds with logic. The longest section is the dominant force in a person’s decision-making skills. — Kelley Stoklosa