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Parking Services collects $800,000 in tickets per year
THE CENTENNIAL SERIES
Q and A debunks department’s myths Jackie Valley
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‘A walking around president’ Ninth president stayed in touch with campus life Kristine Gill
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ou learn a lot listening to people around campus: what students are interested in, what they’re concerned about, which movies are coming out Friday. As Michael Schwartz found out, a primary concern was always food. “That’s no surprise,” said the university’s ninth president emeritus. “It’s one of the inevitabilities of campus life; one of those things nobody can do well. You can’t decide when to cancel classes because of snow, you can’t do food well — there are a couple of others on that list.” Schwartz served as president of Kent State from 1982 through 1991. He called himself “a walking around president” because he often took time to stroll the
100YEARS
LOOKING BACK
1980
October: PBS, the Public Broadcasting Service, airs.
1981
Aug. 12: IBM releases its first personal computer.
campus on his own, talking to students and faculty. “I talked to students, or they would stop me and talk to me. I’d stop in on offices and find out what was going on in the secretary’s world,” he said. “I learned a lot walking around.” Even as a top administrator, he tried to avoid staying holed up in his office. “If you become isolated in the office, you can lose touch with the campus very quickly,” he said. But students still knew his face. “They recognized me all right,” he said with a laugh. Schwartz would have walked among students who listened to AC/DC, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Journey, among others. They would have watched such movies as Back to the Future, the Star Wars trilogy and Ghostbusters when they came out in theaters. Movies and music we’re familiar with today defined culture then. As William Hildebrand writes, “When the decade began, women wore their hair long, free and somewhat styled, and their skirts were well above their knees and their boots high and tight. Men’s
1982
September: The first episode of “Cheers” premieres.
1983
April 4: Space shuttle Challenger makes its first voyage into space.
1984
July 27: Prince releases his first blockbuster album, Purple Rain.
IN THE 1980s: Most popular boys names: Michael, Jason, Christopher Most popular girls names: Jennifer, Jessica, Amanda Enrollment: 20,173 students on the Kent campus Popular artists: Michael Jackson, Madonna, Beastie Boys, ACDC Top grossing movies: E.T.: the Extraterrestrial, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
The bright yellow envelopes anchored on car windshields typically don’t translate into good days for the car’s owners. At $15 a pop for first and second offenses, those on-campus parking tickets can add up, especially if left unattended. Several years ago, a number of students owed Parking Services money that could purchase thousands of those yellow envelopes — bills exceeding $800, with some more than $1,000 per academic year, said Larry Emling, director of Parking Services. “A high bill now would be in the $300-$400 range,” he said, “although we probably still get a few that are higher than that.” Emling credits the smaller number of extreme parking violation bills to Parking Services’ current approach to enforcement:
NUMBER OF PARKING TICKETS GIVEN THE PAST FIVE YEARS: Fiscal year* 2005:
73,351
Fiscal year* 2006:
61,466
Fiscal year* 2007:
56,264
Fiscal year* 2008:
46,864
Fiscal year* 2009:
52,000
Fiscal year* 2010:
49,000 (expected) *Fiscal year is from July 1-June 30
escalating ticket fines and booting vehicles that have reached the frequent violator status — meaning people who have amassed nine or more tickets, paid or unpaid, in a given academic year. See PARKING, Page 5
KERNICH TRIAL
Timeline and information sources: RPIE, infoplease.com, A Most Noble Enterprise The story of Kent State University, 1910-2010
hair was full on top but trimmed close to the ears, and a few ‘dudes’ sported mustaches, excuse-me sideburns, and beards...Both women and men’s party clothes reflected the hallucinatory colors and designs of the psychedelic culture of the 1960s.” Author of “A Most Noble Enterprise: The Story of Kent State University, 1910-2010,” Hildebrand called Schwartz an academic president. “I’ll phrase that another way,” Hildebrand said. “The students thought of him as a student president and the faculty thought of him as the faculty president.” Able to connect with either demographic, Hildebrand said Schwartz had good public pres-
1985
Oct. 18: Nintendo releases its video game console NES to limited American marketers.
1986
Jan. 28: Space shuttle Challenger explodes just a minute after takeoff. The entire crew is killed.
1987
July 11: The United Nations announces that Earth’s population has exceeded 5 billion.
ence as well. “He was very intelligent, very affable and a first-rate off-the-cuff speaker,” he said. Along with the change in students’ appearance came a facelift for front campus. The buildings, which had stood for decades from the university’s start, were beginning to show signs of wear. They were renovated over the course of the 80s and 90s. “Some buildings they took down almost to the floor,” Hildebrand said. “Most of the buildings were gutted all the way through, and new interiors were put in. That was particularly true of Moulton, Lowry and Franklin.” See CENTENNIAL, Page 6
1988
Sept 24: Ben Johnson sets a record of 9.79 seconds in the 100-meter dash at the Summer Olympics.
1989
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Kent Police Detective and evidence practitioner Bruce Edward Basset holds up the shoes of suspect Ronald Kelly during yesterday morning’s proceedings in the Adrian Barker case. The shoes were worn the night Christopher Kernich was beaten.
Scientist confirms DNA on suspects’ clothing Doctor: Kernich’s injury consistent with brain death Bo Gemmell
July 5: Seinfeld debuts on NBC.
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1990
Two paper bags with the Acme Fresh Market label stood on a table in court today after the lunch recess, but they didn’t hold food. Each grocery bag had a bright orange “biohazard” sticker slapped on it and a light blue label from the Ohio
Aug 6: The United Nations orders a global trade embargo against Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait.
Bureau of Criminal Investigations. The bags held clothing sent from the Kent Police Department to the Ohio BCI for forensic testing in the case against Adrian Barker, who was charged with murder following the November assault and subsequent death of Kent State student Christopher Kernich. The prosecution called Linda Ebeleth, the forensic scientist who studied some of the clothing, to the stand. See TRIAL, Page 5
PULITZER CENTER ON CRISIS REPORTING SPEAKER
Freelancer shares reporting experiences with students Reporter has worked in more than 30 countries Rabab Al-Sharif
Daily Kent Stater Jason Motlagh has only been out of college for six years, but he has already made a successful career for himself as a freelance journalist. After graduating from college in 2004, he got a job as a fisherman on a commercial fishing boat in Alaska. “I was looking forward to doing something more concrete after being in college and doing a lot of abstract stuff,” Motlagh said.
He then said he spent some time working at internships. He realized he didn’t like working in Washington and covering D.C. politics. He was more interested MOTLAGH in covering foreign news. “I resolved very quickly that I was going to go overseas,” he said. He decided to go to West Africa, where he knew he could have a competitive edge due to the high turnover of foreign journalists there.
“I figured that what I lacked in experience and polish as a writer I could make up in hustle,” he said. He reported on many stories while in Africa and was often the only foreign reporter for miles, but he was forced to return to the United States when he was hit with a bad case of malaria. While back in America, he got a job as an editor, thinking it would be good for his career to have something solid on his resume. “I could not handle sitting at a desk,” he said. “I was bored to tears and after a year I said, ‘I’m never coming back to do this. I will stay away as long as I can feed myself,’ and I’ve been doing
that ever since.” He now has worked in more than 30 different countries. He currently works with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, a nonprofit organization that funds independent reporting projects on under or misreported stories. He recently has worked in Afghanistan, reporting on civilian casualties that are a result of U.S. military airstrikes. Many of the casualties were women and children, and the military often downplayed the incidents and insisted that the casualties were members of the Taliban, Motlagh said. See PULITZER, Page 5
PHOTO COURTESY JASON MOTLAGH
This photo appears in Jason Motlagh’s online album “Afghan Outback.” Motlagh has traveled to Afghanistan, India, West Africa, Iraq, Pakistan and other countries as a freelance multimedia journalist.
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CENTENNIAL ‘A walking around president’ When Schwartz walked through campus on a Friday and passed through the Taylor Hall parking lot, he often noticed outof-state license plates on many of the cars. It was part of the lasting legacy of May 4. “People would get off the turnpike and go down to Kent and just walk the site,” Schwartz said. “I think over the years, there’s been more of that, not less.” And while he didn’t serve as president until more than 10 years after the shootings, he would have his direct share of the aftermath. Brage Golding had encountered the brunt of the decision making as president when the May 4 Task Force asked him to build a memorial when he first assumed the presidency. He turned down an idea from artist George Segal that would have erected a bronze statue depicting Abraham’s sacrifice of his son Isaac in the Bible. Golding turned it down because he didn’t think the violent image should serve as a memorial. When fundraising fell short, the design was scaled back to the current size seen on campus. Alan Canfora of the May 4 Task Force said it is an ongoing goal of the group to have the rest of the memorial built. He said only 7 percent of the original design was included as part of the scaled-back version. “It begs completion,” Can-
fora said. The partial memorial was constructed in front of a crowd of 4,000 on the 20th anniversary of the shootings. “The memorial was dedicated on May 4, 1990, a cold, rainy, uncomfortable day of somber skies, umbrellas, raincoats and slippery walkways,” Hildebrand writes. “Still bleak though it was, it had a rightness of symmetry that made it profoundly appropriate for a memorial dedicated to the tragedy enacted two decades earlier on a day so very different, a warm, clear, comfortable day under the bright gaze of noon.” “When Governor (Richard) Celeste came, we didn’t really expect him,” Schwartz said. “And he apologized on behalf of the people of the state of Ohio to the student’s families and the students. That had never been done before. It was a great moment in Kent State’s history.” Schwartz remembers another day in 1991 as a proud one for the university. It was the year The National Science Foundation named the Liquid Crystals Institute at Kent as a national science and technology center. “There were only 12 of those in the country at that time,” Schwartz said. “And that one was the only one in Ohio, and the partners in it were Case Western and the University of Akron, but the center was located at Kent State.” “I was very proud of that,” he continued. “I thought that was a great, great step forward in terms of recognition and quality of programs.”
Daily Kent Stater Hildebrand said the decade was one of expansion for the university as enrollment reached nearly 30,000 for all eight campuses in the fall of 1988. “There was a remarkable expansion of faculty and student achievement,” Hildebrand said. “There was so much emphasis on the academic. There were new programs added and old ones expanded. There were new faculty hires. The campus was abuzz and astir with that sort of intellectual activity.” While he doesn’t miss his nine years as president or the 16 he spent before and after as a vice president and professor on the campus, Schwartz still has fond memories. He recalls students sledding after a heavy snow on front campus. “The risking of life and limb going around the trees was always interesting to watch,” he said. And he’s skeptical about the true form of the famed rock on front campus. “I’m convinced the rock is really only the size of a dime,” he said. “It started out not as a rock, but a pebble and the rest is paint.” After his time as president, Schwartz taught at Kent State for 10 more years. He is currently on leave as a professor in educational leadership at Cleveland State University. He will begin teaching again there in the fall. “I have a very, very warm spot in my heart for (Kent State),” he said. Contact enterprise reporter Kristine Gill at kgill2@kent.edu. React to this story and more at
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TEA Party hosts outreach meeting Fifty Portage County residents attend forum Anthony Holloway Daily Kent Stater
Local residents came out in numbers to listen to the Portage County TEA Party about “taking back control of your government.” A local businessman, Tom Zawistowski, led the outreach meeting at the Kent VFW. He said he wasn’t sure how many were going to come out because of Kent’s diverse political beliefs, but turnout in other locations have exceeded expectations. “We’ve had over 200 people at the other meetings,” Zawistowski said. Last night’s meeting contained close to 50 people. Jim Alekna, 70, of Kent said he has been a TEA Party supporter for as long as he can remember. “I think the TEA Party movement is geared to represent the voice of the American people,” Alekna said. He said the party stands for reigning in the federal government and giving more power to the states and local governments. The Portage County TEA Party was founded nine and half months ago, but Zawistowski said the movement started in 2006 in response to government expansion of control. He mentioned the Wall Street bailout as one point of contention. He told the audience former president George W. Bush and other politicians asked the American people to “fund” the bailout, but the responsible thing, that he said Washington didn’t do, is pay for part it. “We need $800 billion,” he said
role playing the spot of the government during bailout. “We’ve going to cut 15 percent of all these government agencies and that will make about $400 billion, and you guys need to come up with the other half.” Zawistowski tried to get the crowd vocal and involved. “Wouldn’t that have made you feel better?” he asked. The pillars of interest, as discussed by Zawistowski, of the TEA Party are: belief in the constitution, support for the states rights, keeping government smaller and becoming involved in government. Belief in the Constitution Zawistowski stated the government is working with the constitution in mind. Health care is one issue he said is being unconstitutionally forced on Americans. “There is nothing in the constitution that states someone has to have health care,” he said, “and I think the Supreme Court will see that.” Keep government smaller He pointed out that the founding fathers never intended the government to be too big to be out of arm’s reach of the people. The example presented was how congressmen spend money on having offices at the location they are representing and in Washington. He said the money spent on travel could be saved if the representatives spend more time in the home office, where their constituents live. “Wouldn’t it be nice to see them at the Pufferbelly while they are talking to a lobbyist and be able to go over and say, ‘Hey, who was that?’” he asked the audience. He also stated the constitution stands for individualism. Support states rights The argument for state’s rights were reiterated like the early days
of the constitution while the Bill of Rights was being considered, and he said the government is trying to take away the choices America stands for such as the right to have an abortion. “The federal government is forcing itself on us, and the state representatives aren’t defending us,” Zawistowski said. Audience response Otto Rattai, 82, of Kent said he saw the meeting in the newspaper, and he wanted to “identify with it.” He said one thing he looks for is accountability and that the TEA Party represents that. “That’s what I didn’t like about (George W.) Bush,” Rattai said. “Don’t (get) me wrong, I liked Bush, but he just shrugged his shoulders when he was asked about the gas prices going up.” Don McFall, Kent State accounting professor, came to the meeting with his wife to observe what had to be said. “I guess we learned something,” McFall said. McFall said people have painted the TEA Party as radicals. “Some people have tried to characterize this as something radical, but people here don’t look radical,” he said. McFall said fiscal responsibility is an issue he appreciated being addressed considering how it will affect the younger people. “The more debt there is, the more responsibility for younger generations,” he said. “Something has to change.” Contact public affairs reporter Anthony Holloway at ahollow1@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
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TODAY’S EVENTS n “Campus Conversations”
Where: Student Center Room 312 When: 9 a.m.
Have an event you want to see here? Send it to ahollow1@kent.edu by Thursday the week before. n Earth Day 2010
Where: Risman Plaza When: noon
n Relay for Life information table
Where: Student Center lobby When: 11 a.m.
n American Marketing Association
meeting Where: Business Administration Building Room 106 When: 4:30 p.m.
n Commuter/Off Campus Students
meeting Where: Business Building Room 106 When: 4:30 p.m.
Will you take a light or heavy course load next semester?
n Flicks Fest
Where: Kiva When: 7 p.m.
n Jazz ensemble Concert
Where: Cartwright Hall Room 306 When: 8 p.m.
HUMP DAY
CHEERS AND JEERS
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Cheers to all students at Kent State participating in Earth Day activities this week. Any little bit of service or activism can help save our environment.
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“Light course load, so I can balance school and my social (life) easier.” – Brooklyn Mitchell freshman radiation therapy major
“Heavy course load. I’ve taken heavy course loads all first year so it seems normal to me.”
“Heavy course load. I want to take advantage of the benefits of college and not waste time.”
– David Singh freshman economics major
–Donte Smith freshman sports administration major
Cheers to Kent Interhall Council and LoveLight Inc. for sponsoring the 10K walk at Kent State this past Sunday. The money raised benefits local youth programs, which is a good cause.
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Cheers to the state of Ohio for extending the deadline for getting an appliance rebate. So far, the state has given 68,293 rebates and still can give 21,042 more. It’s a good way to get people to buy energy-saving appliances.
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Cheers to the Cleveland Cavaliers for winning their first two games of the playoffs. Let’s hope they keep up the good work and that this is the year they win a title for Cleveland.
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“Heavy course load. I didn’t do too well my first year so I need to catch up.”
“Light course load. I can ease myself into school better and raise my GPA.”
– Breanna Jones freshman exploratory major
– Tori Castellano freshman exploratory major
“Light course load. I’m taking a heavy course load currently, so I want to experience a lighter one next semester.” –Cory Brown sophomore computer integrated science major
JEERS TO Jeers to the headache the ash cloud over northern Europe has caused. It’s not just disrupted people’s personal lives, but key economic and political events as well.
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Jeers to a Massachusetts middle school for asking its students to make a list of the top bullies in the school and then suspending them from recess. Even though they took this action because of Phoebe Prince’s suicide over bullying at a nearby high school, this seems very extreme.
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FAMOUS QUOTE “Always remember that the future comes one day at a time.” — Dean Acheson
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SUMMARY: While College Fest seems like the obvious place to be this Saturday, keep in mind that right across campus another big event will be taking place. The 9th annual Relay for Life will be in full swing in support of cancer research.
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his weekend, Kent State is host to two big events: College Fest and Relay for Life. Simply glancing at Facebook event pages might disappoint some if numbers really do tell how many people will attend these events. According to the Facebook event page yesterday, College Fest had 5,995 people planning to attend. Relay for Life’s event page had 636 people planning to attend. Of course, if Relay for Life is anything like year ’s past, many more people will show up than RSVP’ed on Facebook, but it just goes to show where the priorities of most students lie. While College Fest has all the cheap thrills a college-aged person could ask for, maybe it is time to look at the larger picture in deciding which causes are good causes — the fight against cancer or the beer pong championship. In case you are unfamiliar, The American
Cancer Society Relay for Life is meant to bring people together in the fight against cancer during a 24-hour walk. Everyone is encouraged to attend in support of those who have battled, lost to or are fighting cancer. Last year, Relay for Life raised about $75,000 for cancer research and had 3,000 participants. Obviously, Facebook event pages aren’t the best place to get a head count for how many people will come to support, but still, 3,000 is still half the number that plans to attend College Fest. As young adults, we may not know anyone with cancer or anyone who has ever had it, but someday we will, whether it’s a friend, family member or co-worker. Setting aside the fact that we may not know someone directly who has dealt with cancer, attending events like this is not only about the cause. It’s not just about money or time someone gives to something. It’s about support. Causes like this are
what really need support, not your best friend’s beer pong championship title. This editorial is not meant to suggest how to spend your Saturday afternoon. It’s meant to inspire you to try something new. Take time out of your usual Kent State college student lifestyle to stop by Relay for Life. Listen to a few stories people will tell; take in all the people there who care so deeply for such a cause. Even if you don’t plan on attending, keep these people in mind and consider showing your support through a different avenue. And if you plan to attend, big kudos to you. 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
WAYNE STAYSKAL’S VIEW
DID YOU KNOW? According to tradition, on April 21, 753 B.C., Romulus and his twin brother, Remus, founded Rome on the site where they were suckled by a she-wolf as orphaned infants. — History.com
Slow down, enjoy the delicious peace We first began with the potatoes. Next were the carrots. Then we chopped up onions, chives and opened a can of black beans. Each step was an act of meditation. We combined the ingredients, sprinkled some cayenne pepper on top and made patties out of them. We turned to the hot pan filled with olive oil and splashed small sprinkles of water on. Sizzle. The pan was ready. We put the patties on and waited patiently. Each one slowly takes form as we chop up broccoli to be cooked in the oven. It’s a process, but when each ingredient does its part and comes to fruition on the dinner plate, the work was worth it. This feeling has been spreading across the country. Michigan State University and University of California Santa Cruz both have their own student gardens and farms run by organic farming programs. These students learn the cyclic season of farming. The produce grown goes into the university to provide quality food options for students. At the College of the Atlantic in Maine, the university helps students cook community (dorm) meals on Sundays to teach the importance of eating in a community and setting aside time to enjoy the grace of eating. Akron has put forth an initiative for city residents to use designated areas of the city to plant and grow their own produce for $20 a month. The reality, however, is still far different. The fast-paced lifestyle of Americans has quantified food and quantified time. In effect, our health and our communities have suffered, and equality still seems out of reach. Most food options in the inner cities are highly processed foods offered at convenience stores or fast food restaurants. The high fructose corn syrup that intermingles in almost every food label in America has made our food sweeter but overwhelmingly unhealthy. This ingredient has produced a new type of Diabetes (Type 2). The subsidies for growing corn have made Midwest America into one extensive cornfield. The nostalgic images of the American farmer have passed
David Busch away with the tide of “progress.” Florida strawberries are shipped to California and California strawberries are shipped to Florida, all in the hopes of making a greater profit. Organic products have become en vogue but, again, have fallen victim to the same big business mindset that has characterized the past 50 years of food in America. Latin American workers have gone impotent working with the pesticides to produce Chiquita bananas. Even with the mass quantity of food in America, 49 million citizens live in “food insecure” homes in which the easily accessible food isn’t so. America throws away an estimated 25-50 percent of its food harvested each year, merely to keep the food prices high and competitive. Economic initiative outweighs social awareness. The American mantra sings with the sizzling burgers of McDonalds: Time is of the essence. The locally grown tomato has become a unique (and expensive) phenomenon rather than the norm. Growing your own produce or meeting the farmer who has, preparing it and enjoying it with company adds essence to time. The meal was over, the kitchen was cleaned and my body happily digested the dinner with each sip of wine. As I glanced around my kitchen, I felt a warm appreciation tingle through my body. I was fed and delightfully happy. I found a delicious peace. David Busch is a senior psychology and history major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at dbusch@kent.edu.
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Chicken overload Sunday morning was a cold, wet and cloudy one. It was one of those days no one really wanted to walk outside or do much of anything, for it seems winter was dealing us its final blows with the desperate sputtering of snow. I woke up cold and groggy. It was shortly after 11 a.m. My first thought was coffee, and I brewed a pot that poured out ever so slowly. Too slow, in fact. I opened the fridge, but nothing was there. Shortly thereafter, I walked into the living room and plopped on the couch, blankly staring into space while lifting a mug of hot, black, delicious coffee to my quivering mouth. “What a crappy morning,” I then thought. And with that, I drank the whole pot of coffee in a desperate attempt to lift my spirit enough to begin the piles of homework that have accumulated in my final homestretch of college. But in order to work on that bachelor’s degree, I still needed some additional motivation. By motivation, what I’m talking about is 1,400 milligrams of artery-clogging sodium stuffed into a box and handed to me like it was a dog biscuit. Enter the Double Down, Kentucky
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Garrison Ebie Fried Chicken’s answer to the recent movement in so-called “healthy” fast food seen in such campaigns as the Taco Bell diet. The Double Down is relatively simple, but in a tragic sort of way. It has two fried (or grilled) boneless chicken breasts acting as a bun that holds special sauce with two strips of bacon and cheese into place. My family history of high cholesterol can be ignored at this time because nothing else I can think of says “America” quite so well than something this preposterous. But why eat such insane food in the first place? Well, I guess I’m just the kind of person who needs to try things first hand in order to critique them thoughtfully, especially when I have the full intention of making fun of something. After all, this was a trip to KFC that even came with the classic example of an oversized woman in line who
ordered six fried drums, extra biscuits and a diet — yes, a diet — Pepsi. Needless to say, the Double Down was delicious. I mean, how could it not be? KFC might practice some questionable methods when it comes to preparing their millions of chickens each day, but for this one instant, I can forget that and just enjoy an undisputable taste that lingers on the tongue and begs for water. This is not my place to be a food critic, and so I will not discuss the specifics any further. However, this is still the kind of “sandwich” that deserves a place in the history books as the final nail in the coffin for any respect I have for fast food. My contempt for the quality in fast food has always carried with it a certain amount of disgust, and the Double Down is my idea of the industry trying to say, “Hey, if you don’t care about being healthy at all, come and get it.” Although I still won’t budge. I really thought that sandwich was good. Garrison Ebie is a senior electronic media major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at gebie@kent.edu. React to this story and more at
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Nothing can help me amp up, calm down, zone out or work hard like music. What I’ve learned in my four years at Kent State is that college is a roller coaster of emotions, and music is essential to help make the good times better and the worst times bearable. Here are the best songs to… -write papers to: “Clair de Lune” by Claude Debussy The lack of lyrics makes it easy to concentrate and the soothing melody helps to decrease stress. -get ready to go out to: “Shots” by LMFAO As much as I don’t really like this song, it is perfect to get ready to. I probably don’t need to say why. -drive around campus to: “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top Don’t knock classic rock. These men probably got more “Tush” than any modern rock band of today. This song will get you rockin’ with the windows down and volume up. -clean your apartment to: “Dare” by Gorillaz The steady beat and feel-good vibe will get you up and working before you know it. -slow dance to: either “I’ll be seeing you” by Billie Holiday or “Le Vie En Rose” by Louis Armstrong What is more romantic than timeless love songs when you’re dancing close to your love? -dance like a crazy person to: “Kids” by
Pamela Crimbchin MGMT I don’t really know what a “family of trees” is or what they mean by it, but I know I can’t help myself from breaking out the dance moves when I hear this song. -break up to: “Mix Tape” by Brand New In reality, most Brand New songs are good for breakups. This song in particular, but really the entire “Deja Entendu” album, is good for a crumby mood. -work out to: “Joker and the Thief” by Wolfmother The slow but intense intro to this song makes it perfect to start a run or to get your energy moving. -wake up to: “Up, Up and Away” by Kid Cudi The positive lyrics and metaphoric “up, up” will bring a smile to the start of your day. -to sing while leaving the bar: “Kiss Me, I’m Shitfaced” by the Dropkick Murphys It’s hilarious and most can remember how to scream the chorus, even after a couple drinks. -chill out to: “Such Great Heights” by
The Postal Service The Postal Service is a mellow-happy band and many of their songs are great “zoners.” -walk to classes to: “Hercules Theme” by Hercules and Love Affair This song has a great walking beat, which is probably why it was used in the Chanel 2008 fall/winter fashion show. -if you need a good laugh: “Business Time” by Flight of the Conchords When it’s Flight of the Conchords, you only need one song because they’re so intense. -play extremely loud when angry: “Blood on my hands” by The Used This song doesn’t really have to be angry, but if sang with the right tone, like most Used songs, it’s good to get the rage out. I could not have made this playlist or even get through college without the help of Sarah Cucciarre; and so the best song to sing really loud with/to your “bestest” friend is “Bonafied Lovin” by Chromeo. It’s hot, electronic funk beat and smooth lyrics will have the two of you grooving in no time. Pamela Crimbchin is a senior magazine journalism major and guest columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.
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horoscope By Linda Black Today’s birthday (4/21/10) Steer your craft through agitated emotional waters this year by focusing on the practical details. Release emotions in private when possible. Cool down before making decisions. Heal difficult relationships with compassion for all (especially yourself). To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
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Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8. As carefully as you have defined each responsibility, you discover that some people didn’t take notes. Review details privately to support the whole team. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6. You almost have all the personal details figured out. There’s one last thing: You have to let everyone in on the plans. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 6. To wrap your mind around a problem, let your thoughts wander where they may. Take note. Then formulate a solution. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6. If you keep your eye on the prize and adjust your demands to suit the group, progress will be made without additional stress.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7. Just about anything you do today will work out nicely. Consider balancing public appearances with a private financial conversation.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8. Responsibilities take you into a public forum, where you analyze confusing situations and make recommendations based on experience.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 5. Someone stresses out over faulty communication equipment. Resort to old-fashioned telephones. They may be retro, but they still work.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6. Everything remains on an even keel. You’ve scoped out the details in advance and know exactly what needs to happen. Isn’t it great?
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 6. Talk over any major decisions with co-workers. Devise a plan that reduces stress while accomplishing the desired changes.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7. Don’t get agitated if some things don’t go your way. View issues as opportunities to gain ground or grow a new skill.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 5. The beauty of having good luck today is that others find you especially clever. They don’t realize you’re just winging it. Keep them in the dark.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6. You wish you could have it your way, and you’re tempted to ignore an older person’s instructions. It would be much easier to adjust your desires to suit others today.
All real estate advertised herin is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” State and local laws forbid discrimination based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. If you feel you have been wrongfully denied housing or discriminated against, call the FHAA at 330-253-2450 for more information. NOW LEASING FOR FALL 5,4,2,1 bedroom Houses. Efficiency. Good Location Near KSU. Call (330) 554-8353 Whitehall East Townhomes - 4 or 5 bedroom leases, with 3 bathrooms, great rent options with all inclusive plans. Some newly rennovated, all units washer/dryer and dishwaher included. Call or text today 330-9904019. www.whitehall-east.com 4-BEDROOMS SUMMER OR FALL $1200 includes most utilities and washer/dryer. (330) 714-0819 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 Now accepting applications for summer and fall! Studios, 1&2 bedrooms still available-Hurry In! 330-678-0746 **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 Now Leasing for Summer and Fall. 2 BR Apts. Heat, Trash & Water pd. Pool, Pets welcome, $665-$725. Close to KSU 330-673-5364 Stow: 2 & 3 bed townhomes with one car garage. Pets welcome, 10 min from KSU. Prices $665-$850 call (330)686-2269.
2 bedroom 1.5 bath apartment $585/ month + deposit & electric.Heat, water and trash included (330) 312-0066 or (330) 968-4930 Two bedroom, 1.5 bath condo, updated, all appliances, FREE HEAT. One block to KSU. Units available starting in June. No Pets. 330-9573083. Available in Fall! 3 bedroom units close to campus. Well-maintained starting at $800/month. Call today 330-329-2535 Nice 5 Bedroom House, (330) 6975170 1 & 2 bedroom apts. All utilities included except electric AND we have ample parking! Call to schedule your tour today. (330) 678-0972 Available For Fall Huge 4 bedroom units in great condition. Deck, garage, large yard, washer/dryer hook up. $275/bed includes water and trash. (330) 6124057
KENT/BRIMFIELD. Newer 3 & 4 Bdrm duplexes. 1 car garage. $900-$1100 per month. 330-338-5841 or 330329-1118 kentarearentals.com
FALL—1 Bedroom Apartment. $425/ month all utilities included. 1 year lease. NO PETS. 330-678-3489.
Kent near downtown and campus 2 bedroom apartment, all utilities paid except electric, $350/bedroom + security deposit. (330)676-9440
Special and Spacious! 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Gas heat paid. Sign up now for fall and receive $35 off a twelve month lease. Ask about a reduced security deposit. 330-6780823
Apartments for Rent: 3 bedroom apartment Half of a home. Living Room, kitchen,bath. No pets. One bedroom available now $330/ month. 330-673-8505 1 bedroom apartment in a house. Kitchen, living room, bath. Separate entrance. No pets. One year lease. Available in August. 330-673-8505 Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath duplex. LR and Family Room, W/D, A/C, $960/ mo, Available July (330)630-9285.
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Available for Fall - Single rooms in a rooming house, starting at $225/ month includes ALL UTILITIES. 330678-3047 or BuckeyeParksMgmt. com Available for Fall - Large 3 bedroom townhomes — Large bedrooms, dining area, lots of storage, washer and dryer in basement. $375/room includes gas & trash. 330-678-3047 or BuckeyeParkMgmt.com Great campus condo. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Available August. Call Dr. Miller at (330) 618-7764 Available Fall: Triplex, each unit 3 Bedrooms, 1 bath, large yard. $800. (440) 953-8687 www.yourhomerental.com Very Clean, quiet 2 bedroom, 1 bath, gas, heat, water, appliances included. Available May 1. 330-760-1884 Duplexes available for Fall semester beginning August 1. East Summit, across from campus. 3 bedrooms, Washer/Dryer. $335/person plus utilities. 216-407-6703 Available 06/01 and 08/01. Large 2 bedroom, Clean, $650 including utilities. Near campus. 330-626-7157 Room for rent on S. Water Street in Kent. Close to downtown and bus service. $245/month includes utilities and parking. Call 330-678-3536.
2 bedroom apartment 5 miles from campus. $800 a month gas, cable, internet, and beach pass included. Call Seth, (419)651-1775.
Tallmadge Pointe Apartments, Spacious 1&2 Bedroom, $530-$670, contact Patience for details at 330416-3934
Nice 2 bedroom apartment. Close to downtown. Mature tenants, nonsmoking, no pets. $625 + utilities. 330-688-1187.
Female seeking roommates. 4 bedroom 2 bath home across from KSU. Recently remodeled. $1350/ month + utilities. 330-987-4760
Renting for fall 2010, Whitehall East Townhome, 4-5 bedrooms, Starting at $285 per room. 440-336-6761
Three Bedroom House on Lincoln, Call Josh at 419-357-4897. Very close to campus.
Nice 2 bed condo, one block from campus. $725 with water and heat. 216-570-8131.
Fall. Near KSU, 2 bedroom condo, 1.5 bath, washer/dryer in building, $660 +gas +electric. Call Drew 440921-3524.
Looking for 1 to rent large house, downtown 1 block from KSU, washer/dryer, $400/mo + half utilities, available asap, Call 330-5543358
S. Lincoln St. condo, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, no pets, heat included, $725/month. 216-524-0745
Quiet 2 bedroom; furnished unit with kitchen, living room, bath; on bus route; serious nonsmoking mature student; air conditioning; and internet; Call 8am-8 pm (330) 678-1717
Now Leasing for Fall. Kent 4 bedroom house. 330-626-5910 3-4 Bedroom Duplex, Very Clean & Efficient, 1 mile from KSU, Quiet Location, Available August, $900, Free Water, Brian (330) 802-4000
Available for Fall - 4 bedroom on Summit, $375/room, includes ALL UTILITIES. 330-678-3047 or BuckeyeParksMgmt.com
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Downtown 3 bedroom Kent available immediately or for Fall, $600 +utilities. 440-725-3933
1 or 2 bedroom, Kent. 927 S. Water. $500 includes trash & water. Near campus & on bus route. Parking, big yard, & porch. Chris 330-221-4411 1&2 Bedroom Houses One block from campus Available in August (330)673-0650 Roommate needed for August. $350/mo plus utilities. Behind Acme. druff3@kent.edu
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Taking Summer Classes? Need a room? One room open in house on College Avenue with two female roommates, available May 17-August 8. $400 + utilities. E-mail kpickere@kent.edu if interested. $400/month everything included. May 16- August 25. WiFi, Central air, and TiVo. Call 419-202-4859. Close to Franklin Hall.
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Breaking down our NFL Draft With the NFL Draft beginning tomorrow night, sports columnist Michael Moses takes a look at the biggest needs of the three local teams — The Browns, Steelers and Bengals — to see who fans will be cheering for (or against) in September. CLEVELAND BROWNS 1st round selection: #7 10 total picks
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Jameson Konz, who played tight end, wide receiver and outside linebacker for Kent State is speculated to be selected late in the NFL Draft.
The NFL’s future Flash? Jameson Konz projected to go late, undrafted Lance Lysowski
Daily Kent Stater For the past three years, a Kent State football player earned the opportunity to be selected in the NFL Draft. Cornerbacks Usama Young and Jack Williams were selected in 2007 and 2008, respectively, followed by quarterback Julian Edelman last year. All three players saw their draft stocks rise following impressive showings at their pro days in front of NFL scouts. Following in their footsteps in 2010 is tight end/wide receiver Jameson Konz. Konz, who many saw as a long shot to hear his name called at the 2010 NFL Draft, impressed his critics with his display of athletic ability on March 11 at Kent State’s pro day. Measuring 6-foot-4 and 234 pounds, Konz ran the 40-yard dash twice, clocking in at 4.46 and 4.38 seconds.
Konz also posted a 46-inch vertical jump and a broad jump of 10 feet, 8 1/4 inches, which gave him the best numbers of any tight end expected to be picked in this week’s draft. In fact, his vertical jump was higher than anyone at the NFL Combine. The Uniontown, Ohio native said his training over the past months in Cleveland, at Tim Robertson’s Speed Strength, got him ready for his workout that caught the attention of NFL scouts across the country. “It was just six workouts every single day, six days a week,” Konz said. “It was really good, and it really prepared me for everything I had to do at the pro day. Hopefully once I get on a team, then I just have to prove to the coaches that I can use all of these attributes and have them translate over to the football field.” During his time at Kent State under coach Doug Martin, Konz was the definition of versatile. He spent three years at outside linebacker where he recorded 90 tackles and two sacks. An ankle injury ended his 2008 season, but Konz returned in 2009 at wide receiver/tight end and recorded 21 catches for 298 yards and two touchdowns. “We started him off on defense
because we needed him,” Martin said. “As years went on, we got more depth on defense. We always thought he would be an exceptional tight end, and we just never had the depth to put him there until the end of his career. The thing Jameson has to make an improvement in is catching the ball consistently. If he does that, he’ll have a great chance to make it.” Although the Cleveland Browns were the only team present at his pro day, word spread around the league of the next athlete coming out of Kent State. Projected as a late-round selection or undrafted free agent, Konz has drawn interest from teams such as the Oakland Raiders and Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints. No matter where or when the Kent State product is selected, the past few months have been surreal for Konz. He said he has waited his entire life for this weekend’s draft and can only wait to find out what the following months and years will bring. “It’s always something growing up as a little kid; it’s something you look forward to,” Konz said. “Saying that, ‘Hey, I want to play in the NFL one day.’ It’s a dream come true to actually be in that position, and it’s really exciting.”
While getting drafted will only be the beginning for Konz, he said hearing his name in the same breath as Kent State alumni such as Edelman, tight end Antonio Gates and wide receiver Josh Cribbs is an indescribable feeling. “It’s almost more than I can imagine because there are so many good players to come out of Kent and they’ve done so well for themselves,” Konz said. “To even be mentioned in the same lines as them is extremely great. I’m really happy, and I’m humbled.” Another Flash who is attempting a future in the NFL is wide receiver Phil Garner. Regarded as a potential free agent pickup, Garner measures 5-11 and recorded 22 receptions for 204 yards as a senior. The NFL Draft will be broadcast on ESPN all weekend. Round 1 will start at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Rounds 2 and 3 will start at 6 p.m. Friday and Rounds 4 through 7 on Saturday start at 10 a.m. Contact sports reporter Lance Lysowski at llysowsk@kent.edu.
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The Brownies will never be a contender in the mighty AFC North without a quarterback. Rumors have been thrown around about trading up for the No. 1 overall pick to select Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford. This would be a perfect time to select a highly touted quarterback such as Bradford since a proven veteran, Jake Delhomme, is now in town to mentor the young man. Bradford has every physical tool a franchise quarterback should have, is incredibly accurate and has a strong head on his shoulders. Tim Tebow, on the other hand, would be a strong pick in the later rounds. It might be a gamble but could pay off. Tebow is a proven leader on the field and has a Jesus-in-cleats approach off it. Plus, Tebow is a winner. What more does a losing team need? Some believe the Browns should look to improve the team right away instead of investing into another project. If that’s the case, they should select Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant, hands down. He is the most talented wide receiver in the draft by far and has incredible athletic ability. Cleveland has a solid running game with Jerome Harrison, James Davis, Chris Jennings and the newly acquired Peyton Hillis. A receiver to bail out Delhomme’s errant throws would help. As every Browns fan knows, there is one player the team has been interested in all along, and that’s Tennessee free safety Eric Berry. The big question is if he is still going to be on the board. If Cleveland can come away with him, their draft would be a success even if they completely Tim Couched it the rest of the way. PITTSBURGH STEELERS 1st round selection: #18 11 total draft picks One thing is for certain: The Steelers are going to shake up the draft in one way or another. With Ben Roethlisberger trade rumors swirling around, it could mark the first time in as long as I can remember that a two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback gets traded during his prime. I’m a diehard Steelers fan, and I could care less if he goes. Quarterback would be the obvious position to fill if that is the case. But let’s say Big Ben is wearing black and gold next year. First and foremost, the Steelers should protect him. Go offensive line. Florida center Maurkice Pouncey would be key, but, of course, if some of the bigger names are left on the board, such as offensive tackles Anthony Davis (Rutgers) and Russell Okung (Oklahoma State), these would override the Pouncey selection. With the sudden departure of wide receiver Santonio Holmes, receiver is still not an immediate slot to fill. Veterans Hines Ward, Antwaan Randel El and Arnaz Battle are a solid crew to complement emerging star Mike Wallace and the project of the decade, Limas Sweed. There is, of course, one
Michael Moses major exception (as stated above) — Dez Bryant. If he’s there at #18, it’s a steal. Imagine this line up in a few years — Dez Bryant, Mike Wallace and Limas (please play like you did at Texas) Sweed. Improving the secondary is a must in this year’s draft for the Steelers. Pittsburgh ranked 16th against the pass last year, all while All-World free safety Troy Polamalu was sidelined with an injury. With current free safety Ryan Clark aging (9 NFL seasons), a dream of having a pair of USC safeties for the Steelers could become reality. Taylor Mays, the second ranked free safety in the draft, would be a perfect fit for the Steelers. He’s a big (6’3, 230 pounds), fast (4.43 40 yard dash), hard-hitting safety that would go along with Polamalu perfectly. Learning from a defensive mind like Troy wouldn’t be bad thing for the kid. CINCINNATI BENGALS 1st round selection: #21 9 total draft picks The Bengals had a phenomenal 2009 campaign, only to get upset by the New York Jets in the playoffs. One of the top concerns for Cincy has to be the lack of receiver depth. Picking at #21 almost surely throws out Dez Bryant. Georgia Tech WR Demaryius Thomas (raw) or Notre Dame’s Golden Tate (undersized, but freak athlete) would be a nice fit for the Bengals aerial attack. In later rounds, if receiver is still an issue, why not stay local? In the Bengals back yard, Mardy Gilyard is looking to pick up where he left off as a Cincinnati Bearcat. Gilyard would also be able to boost the Bengals’ return game. Tight end also needs some attention. Jermaine Grisham, Oklahoma’s tight end and ranked #1 in the draft class in his respective position, should be available at #21. If not, the team could look for someone such as Jimmy Graham (Florida) in the second round. A physical specimen, Graham stands at 6’6” and 260 pounds and also runs a 4.53 40-yard dash. Dorin Dickerson (Pitt), is a tad undersized at 6’2” and 226 pounds, but makes up with that with his blinding speed (4.40 in the 40). Other than receivers in this year’s draft, the Bengals need to build for the future. It’s safe to say that Carson Palmer is injury prone by now, and at 30 years old, isn’t exactly a spring chicken. A solid backup quarterback would be nice. Levi Brown (Troy) is on the rise and has many of the same attributes Palmer has. At 6’4” and 229 pounds, Brown is big. His 4,254 yards passing last season were second in the nation. Brown will be around in the middle rounds, and Cincinnati should highly consider him. Contact sports columnist Michael Moses at mmoses3@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
Kent State baseball team completes season sweep against No. 24 Pittsburgh Bagoly gets 4 hits, collects 4 RBIs Lance Lysowski
Daily Kent Stater Last May, the Kent State baseball team upset nationally ranked Cal Poly in the NCAA Tournament. Yesterday, the Flashes’ offense carried them to another win over a nationally ranked opponent as the Flashes defeated the No. 24 Pittsburgh Panthers 16-3. Kent State held a 1-0 lead heading into the third inning when their offense took over. Senior center fielder Jared Humphreys led off the inning with a solo homerun, and six consecutive Flashes reached base.
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Junior right fielder Ben Klafcyznski walked, followed by senior left fielder Anthony Gallas’s double down the left field line. Sophomore infielder Kyle McMillen followed with a two-run double to start the eight-run inning by the Flashes. Kent State coach Scott Stricklin said his team’s offense continues to improve and was impressed with its outing yesterday. “We put a lot of runs up on the board,” Stricklin said. “It was a week where our offense had to score to
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win games, and our offense really answered by putting up a lot of runs against a good Pittsburgh team.” The Panthers answered in the bottom of the third with two runs, but Kent State (21-18, 7-5 Mid-American Conference) increased its lead in the fourth with runs batted in by freshman designated hitter Jason Bagoly and freshman shortstop Evan Campbell. Bagoly, who filled in for junior infielder Brett Weibley, went fourfor-six with four RBIs. The freshman said the team’s sec-
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ond win over Pittsburgh (26-10) this season will give the Flashes belief that they can compete with any team in the MAC. “It makes us feel a lot more confident when we get to a MAC game because we definitely know we can play with anybody,” Bagoly said. “We all feel a lot better, and we’re confident about our team.” McMillen gave the Flashes a 13-2 lead in the fifth inning with a tworun single, and Kent State drove in three insurance runs in the ninth to
secure the win. The win marks the second over the Panthers the season as the Flashes outscored Pittsburgh 35-9 over two contests. Stricklin said he hopes the victory will carry into this weekend’s conference series against Buffalo. “When you’re playing mid-week, you just want to give yourself some momentum coming into the upcoming conference weekend too,” Stricklin said. “I wouldn’t say it was our best game offensively, but it was very good. We are swinging the bats better, and I think our bats are warming up as we move along. Hopefully we continue that trend.” Junior pitcher Brennan Glass improved his record to 3-0 in his fifth start of the season, surrendering one earned run on two hits and six walks. Although Glass aided Kent
State’s victory, Stricklin said the junior struggled at times against the Big East opponent. “He kept them off the scoreboard, but he struggled with his command a little bit,” Stricklin said. “Overall, it was a positive outing because he kept a team that is one of the top offensive teams in the country off the scoreboard.” The Flashes will continue conference play Friday with a three-game weekend road series at Buffalo (1617, 4-8 MAC). Contact sports reporter Lance Lysowski at llysowsk@kent.edu.
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POLICE BLOTTER
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 | Page 3
University prepares for May 4 commemoration
The blotter is a record of charges filed by the police. The listings do not represent convictions or reflect guilt. It is the Daily Kent Stater’s policy to publish on-campus and off campus arrests, charges and incidents of interest to the public.
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SUNDAY n Blayke R. Wiederin, 23, of Kent was charged with tampering with safety equipment at the 1600 block of Sassafras Court. MONDAY n Kenneth R. Weybrecht, 38, of Kent was charged with drunken driving at the 400 block of Stinaff Street.
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MONDAY n Criminal mischief was reported at Verder Hall and the Math and Computer Science Building. n Disorderly conduct was reported at the C-Midway lot and Moulton Hall. n
Theft was reported at Koonce Hall.
MONDAY n A miscellaneous drug offense was reported near Loop Road. Disorderly conduct was reported at the TriTower S-37 lot.
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Rick Broadwater, an employee for campus environment and operations, paints part of the May 4th Memorial yesterday afternoon. Broadwater has been working for the University for 28 years. “It’s funny, I’ve been working here longer than some of these kids have been alive.”
Flix Fest to show student films KSU graduate submits montage Rabab Al-Sharif
Daily Kent Stater The Fifth Annual Black Squirrel Flix Fest is bound to have something for everyone. The film festival, which features student films, has short films in genres including comedy, animation, drama and everything in between. Flix Fest, a competition where attendees watch submitted short movie films created by Kent State students, will be held today at 7 p.m. in the Kiva, and admission is free. This year, 13 films will be shown at the festival. Twelve of those films are original films created by students; the thirteenth is a montage of classic films created by 2007 Kent State graduate and staff member, Dustin Lee. Lee has been participating in the festival since its second year. When he thinks back to his first year, he chuckles thinking about his submissions. “At the time I was really proud of it,” Lee said. “Now I look back and I’m like ‘Wow, I can’t believe I ever turned that stuff in.’” Lee said the festival is a learning experience. “You get to see other people
around your age, that are sometimes in the same program as you, doing things that you hadn’t thought of,” he said. “It’s really a great way to get some ideas.” The festival, Lee said, gave him a chance to connect with others on campus that shared his love of filmmaking. “It was really nice to see that there were people on campus that shared the same interest as me, and they didn’t have to necessarily be in the same major,” he said. Lee said the festival was a big part of his life when he was at Kent State and something he looked forward to every year. Now that he’s back on campus working for the University Communications and Marketing Office, he wanted to be part of the festival once again. This year, Lee submitted a film out of competition in hopes of sharing his love for movies with others. “I really would just like to have people see what I’ve made,” he said. “I figured if I put this in here, maybe it would inspire someone to say ‘Oh, you know movies are really cool. Maybe I could go make my own and it’ll be as good as one of these someday.’” Last year, Lee said, he wasn’t working or going to school on campus, but he still came to the festival to see what students were working on. “Even if I wasn’t submitting
something, I’d still be going to the festival every year,” he said. “It’s awesome to see that many people come just to watch what students make.” Nicolas Wheeler, a junior interpersonal communications major and the executive director of the event, said the filmmakers with the top three submissions will win one of three prizes from Flix Fest sponsors. Prizes include Avid editing software, Audio-Technica audio equipment and an Apple gift pack. Wheeler, who has been part of planning the film festival for the past three years, said one of the best parts is giving the filmmakers the chance to show their films to everyone. “I just remember the filmmakers saying ‘Hey thanks for showing my film,’” Wheeler said. “They were proud to show their film to people.” Wheeler is confident that this year’s festival will be the best yet. “Every year it’s been getting bigger,” he said. “I’m just so glad it’s been growing and just to be part of the process and sharing it with the world.” Contact College of Communication and Information reporter Rabab Al-Sharif at ralshari@kent.edu React to this story and more at KentWired.com
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PARKING Parking Services collects $800,000 in tickets per year Still miffed about your parking ticket or confused about how Parking Services works? Larry Emling, director of Parking Services, answered common questions about parking tickets and provided insight into how the operation works. Q: How many parking tickets does Parking Services distribute on an average day? Parking Services employees issue about 300 parking tickets on average Monday through Thursday. Fridays yield fewer tickets because there aren’t as many people on campus. “If you break that down (over the day), between 65 and 75 lots, it’s not a lot per hour, per day,” he said. Q: Does Parking Services ticket on weekends? Yes, some tickets are still issued on the weekends. Parking Services selects various lots to monitor each weekend. Q: When does Parking Services issue the most tickets? Parking Services issues more tickets in the fall because of higher enrollment numbers. Parking Services issued about 24,000 tickets last fall and expects to issue about 20,000 this spring. “Also, in the fall, you have more new students and students who have different permits from the prior year who need to learn the regulations as to where they can or cannot park,” Emling said. “By mid-fall semester and definitely by spring, most students have a better understanding of the rules.” Q: How much money do parking tickets generate each year? They bring in about $800,000 each year. Q: Where does that money go? The budget for Parking Services, which is a self-supporting, auxiliary department, is about $4 million. Revenue comes from four sources: parking permits, parking tickets, the Student Center pay lot, parking meters and other similar self-pay parking.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 | Page 5 That revenue goes toward paying Parking Services’ expenses, which include labor, lot repairs, snow plowing, vehicles, security at the stadium parking lot, lighting, campus bluelight phones and a water runoff fee to the city, among other things. Parking Services also pays a service fee to the university because of its status as an auxiliary department. Snow plowing and removal cost more than usual this winter — about $225,000 compared to the $175,000 normally spent each winter. Q: After paying expenses, where does extra money go? Any extra money goes into a “plant fund,” a separate fund for future projects. Each year, between $1 million and $1.5 million spills over to the plant fund. This year’s plant fund money will help cover the costs of renovations to the 40-year-old Music and Speech parking lot. The renovations, at a price tag of at least $1 million, will include new lighting, sidewalks, curbs, catch basins and possible upgrades to underground drainage systems. Q: How many tickets does Parking Services issue each year? The number of tickets issued each year has decreased in recent years because of escalating ticket prices and booting of cars — strategies designed to deter people from accumulating multiple tickets. Parking Services expects to issue about 49,000 tickets through fiscal year 2010, which ends June 30. That’s down from the 52,000 tickets issued last year and about a third fewer than the 73,351 tickets issued in fiscal year 2005. “Most people, when they park illegally, they make a conscious decision to do so,” Emling said. “You can make the argument that you were only there five minutes, but we don’t know.” He said the goal of ticketing isn’t to amass wealth through fines, but rather to provide spaces for the actual permit holders. Q: How many “free passes” for tickets do students receive? Parking Services automatically voids one ticket per license plate for
the life of that plate. All other tickets need to be appealed and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. “Sometimes people will say your signage is wrong, and we’ll go out and look,” he says. “On rare occasions, they’ll be right.” Q: What happens if students don’t pay their parking fines? A $5 late fee is added to unpaid tickets after seven business days. After 10 days, unpaid fines are transferred to the Bursar’s office. Graduating students still can walk at the ceremony and receive their diplomas, but the university withholds their academic transcripts until they pay charges on their Bursar accounts. Eventually, unpaid charges will be transferred to the office of the Ohio Attorney General. “It will get collected one way or another,” Emling says. “Your best bet is to just get it resolved before you leave.” Q: Do any students get special parking privileges? The student members of the Board of Trustees receive the same permits as regular trustees. But space constraints in the past few years have made it impossible to give special parking passes to student government members and other student leaders. “Everything is sold by class standing,” Emling said. “Once we go through initial sales, we’ll look at special cases.” Parking Services spends the first two to four weeks of each semester assessing space availability. Afterward, they try to find space for special requests. For example, Parking Services has made special exceptions in the past for students splitting their time between the Kent campus and regional campuses if their time getting to each place is limited. “It’s case by case,” he said. “Sometimes we can help out. Sometimes we can’t.” Contact enterprise reporter Jackie Valley at jvalley@kent.edu. React to this story and more at
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TRIAL Scientist confirms DNA on suspects’ clothing Ebeleth, who specializes in forensic biology and DNA, explained what was found on the evidence. She said Barker’s shirt had a mixture matching the DNA profiles of Kernich, Barker and Ronald Kelly. Kelly is to stand trial for his alleged involvement in May. She said Kelly’s jeans had a mixture matching the DNA profiles of Kelly himself, Kernich and at least one other person. Some in the gallery gasped when Ebeleth explained just how unique DNA samples are. “One person out of billions times the world’s population — that’s how often you’d expect to see [Kernich’s] profile,” she said. Bill Whitaker, one of the lawyers representing Barker, questioned Ebeleth about DNA samples taken from Kelly’s knuckles 30 hours after the alleged assault. She said the samples contained “no other DNA profiles but Ronald G. Kelly,” but confirmed that the samples From Page 1
PULITZER Freelancer shares reporting experiences with students
“I saw these incidents as the next chapter in this ongoing narrative,” he said. Motlagh said the horrors are real. “Journalists and soldiers have gone through a lot of the same traumatic experiences,” he said. He said he protects himself by trying to limit how much exposure he has to the conflict environment. He also seeks offbeat stories with a more posi-
could’ve given a different reading had they been taken sooner. Later, the leader of the trauma team from Akron General testified about Kernich’s condition upon arrival. General surgeon Elizabeth Bender said medics told her “the patient had been curb stomped.” “He suffered an injury consistent with brain death,” she said. Kernich’s family members sobbed as they listened to Bender explain how his brain swelled against the sides of his skull and was forced downward. “It literally pushed his brain down toward the spinal cord area,” she said. Bender explained during crossexamination that Kernich was removed from life support five days after arrival. After the assault, Kent police used the show-up method when identifying suspects at the start of the investigation. The show-up consists of showing the witness one suspect and asking if that suspect is the one the witness saw committing the crime. The show-up method contrasts with the line-up, which happens when police show witnesses a suspect and several tive tone. One example is his coverage on body building in Afghanistan he did for Time.com. “It’s important to show the normalcy that’s still there,” he said. Motlagh said it’s important to try and use as much multimedia as possible so that journalists are able to offer more for less. “You help yourself by being able to do a little bit of everything,” he said. Students took his message to heart. Conner Howard, a sophomore
uninvolved people. After Bender’s testimony the defense called its first witness, Solomon Fulero, to testify as an expert on eyewitness identification. Fulero explained the shortcomings of the show-up process. “It’s like a true-or-false question and a line-up is a multiple-choice question,” he said. “Students love true-or-false questions; you can get it right half the time without knowing the answer.” Fulero, who is a psychologist and a lawyer, answered various questions related to his studies amid objections from the prosecution routinely overruled by Enlow. Assistant Portage County Prosecutor Thomas Buchanan questioned the payment Fulero would receive as well as his professional and educational experience. Following more questioning, Fulero said a person who witnesses a high-stress event has an enhanced memory of the event but not an enhanced memory to detail. Contact public affairs reporter Bo Gemmell at dgemmell@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
magazine journalism major, said he thought it was a good experience to hear from a professional in the field. “I’ve heard from all of the professors that multimedia skills are really important, but I think the speech really drove it home, “ Conner said. “He had a lot of good examples of how it can help.” Contact College of Communication and Information reporter Rabab Al-Sharif at ralshari@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com