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1910 Nov. 12 | The first stunt
is performed in a movie.
1911 Aug. 15 | Proctor and Gamble unveils its Crisco shortening.
1912 Feb. 3 | New U.S. football rules are set.
1913 Oct. 7 | Henry Ford begins using the assembly line.
1914 Aug. 5 | Cleveland installs the first traffic lights.
1915 May 6 | Babe Ruth makes his pitching debut for the Boston Red Sox.
1916 April 20 | Wrigley Field
opens in Chicago.
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‘Heart, guts and gusto’ Kent State might not have been a university if not for the first president’s vision Kristine Gill
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hen Sigma Chi celebrates homecoming at 238 E. Main St., they do it in a
big way. “There’s usually about 200-250 people during homecoming weekend,” said chapter vice president Matt Gustoff. “Everyone goes down to Ray’s, the alumni’s favorite bar, then they come back to the house.” But during an average week, the house is relatively quiet — just a place for the 14 brothers to live, sleep and study. Gustoff knows of a Kent mayor who once lived in the house and a sorority who had the house at one point. He didn’t know about the foxes though. When Kent Normal School’s first president wasn’t running the infant school down the road, he was busy raising a few dozen foxes in the backyard. John E. McGilvrey raised a group of about twice as many foxes as Sigma Chi brothers. The foxes were raised for their pelts, which were coming into vogue for women’s fashion at the time. “A lot of fur was used as trim for muffs, collars on coats as well as cuffs on coats,” said Edith Serkownek, a librarian in both the fashion library and the University Library’s special collections department.
Enrollment in the first summer session on campus: 47 students Extension classes enrollment in 1912: 849 students First graduating class in 1914: 34 students Tuition: Free Cost of room and board, laundry, books and stationary for the summer: $60 per student University President: John E. McGilvrey Number of library books on the Kent campus: 3,680 books School colors: Orange and blue First Mascot: The Silver Foxes Most popular boys names in 1920: John, William, James Most popular girls names in 1920: Mary, Dorothy, Helen Credit: Phillip Shriver, The Years of Youth and infoplease.com
Daily Kent Stater Remembering the words of Martin Luther King Jr. and telling students to embrace the differences that connect people to each other are parts of the message Judge Glenda A. Hatchett wants to pass along today at Kent State. “One of the things that makes us rich is that we are different,” said Hatchett, who will speak at 2:15 p.m. today in the Student Center Ballroom. She is the keynote speaker of “A Message that Transcends Time.” The event will mark the 8th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at the university. Hatchett said Martin Luther King Jr. was a visionary who understood diversity and his message was for all people, not only for blacks. “It is a message about treat-
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1919 Jan. 18 | The Versailles Peace Conference opens in France.
1920 Jan. 3 | The Red Sox sell
Water St. near the intersection of West Main Street. It is the second serious assault that has taken place in downtown Kent during the past three months. White remains unresponsive in critical condition at Akron City Hospital, according to friends and family whom wish to remain unnamed. It is also asked that White receive no visitors or flowers to keep the room free from distractions. — Kelly Byer React to this story and more at Kentwired.com
ing human b e i n g s with dignity and respect,” Hatchett said, “and that is a message t h a t i s HATCHETT timeless.” The judge will answer students’ questions after the speech, and a book signing and reception will follow the event. She is the author of “Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say!: Saving Your Child from a Troubled World,” a national bestseller based on her experience as a jurist and the mother of two boys. Hatchett was invited to talk on campus not only because she is a TV host, but mostly because of her ability to talk to and work with youth, said Alfreda Brown, Kent State’s vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. See HATCHETT, Page A6
Jay Sean to perform at M.A.C. Center in February
Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $100,000, double the amount of any previous player transaction. Credit: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Daily Life in America Vol. 3 Francis Sicius and Randall Miller
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University to implement new core of required classes
The Board of Trustees approved removing Liberal Education Requirements from Kent State’s curriculum. In its place will be the new, more streamlined Kent Core curriculum, a system that will allow students to take electives within their major and not require students to retake courses after changing their major. The restruc-
Akron Police arrested John H. Ragin Jr. on Tuesday evening for the assault of a Kent State graduate student and Iraq War veteran. The 21-year-old Akron resident was arrested at the Best Western hotel on Gilchrist Road near I-76, according to police documents. The Kent City Police are charging Ragin with the felonious assault of John T. White, 28, of Delaware. White was assaulted around 2:30 a.m. Saturday at 108 S.
Mariana Silva
Oct. 19 | 5,000 Americans die of the worst global epidemic of the century. Baltimore and Washington run out of coffins.
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White remains in critical condition
TV host says King’s message is timeless
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Jenna Staul
Police arrest assault suspect Tuesday
Judge Hatchett to speak at annual MLK Jr. event
Oct. 23 | American troops fire their first shot in battle in Europe.
Faculty has until 2013 to incorporate changes
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(The Liberal Education Requirements) were burdensome on everyone. We’ve streamlined it. It will facilitate students graduating within four years. PRESIDENT LESTER LEFTON
turing will take place in Fall 2010, but faculty will have until Spring 2013 to implement changes to their rubric. Faculty Senate endorsed the curriculum changes at its Dec. 7, 2009 meeting. The Senate’s Professional Standards Committee developed the new system. “(The Liberal Education
Requirements) were burdensome on everyone,” President Lester Lefton said. “We’ve streamlined it. It will facilitate students graduating within four years.” Patrick Mullin, Board of Trustees chairman, said he hopes the new set of requirements will help quicken students’ graduation. “It’s funny because everything
really comes around and goes around,” Mullin said. “When I was here 40 years ago, we had a core set of requirements much like these. Now the average graduation date is 6.5 years. But 40 years ago it was 4.5 years.” The board and members of Lefton’s cabinet toured campus following the meeting to evaluate aging facilities that will be targeted in a $200 million, university-wide renovation. No new decisions were made about the renovations, which Lefton said will begin to take place in six to nine months. See LERS, Page A6
Musical artist Jay Sean will perform in the M.A.C. Center Feb. 25 along with Kent State alumnus DJ $crilla. Tickets are on sale as of today at all Ticketmaster outlets. Student tickets are $10 and general admission is $20. Sean’s songs include “Down” and “Do You Remember.” $crilla’s songs include “So Digital” and “What it is Tho.” The Undergraduate Student Government Programming Board is sponsoring the concert. Programming director Mike Szabo said the feedback he has heard so far has been positive. “Jay Sean is one of the bigger artists and is exploding on the music scene right now,” he said. Szabo expects at least 2,000 tickets to be sold and is hoping for a sellout as Sean, a British artist, continues to make more of a presence in America.
This is the first m u s i cal artist USG has brought to campus this school year. Szabo said the SEAN programming committee faced budget and contract negotiation problems with performers last semester, so the committee decided to save the money to bring bigger performers this semester. Szabo said to look for another performer, more comedy acts and FlashFest later this semester. — Nicole Stempak React to this story and more at Kentwired.com
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Obama urges repeal of ban on open gays in military Philip Elliott
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Reaching out to a skeptical gay community, President Barack Obama last night urged Congress to repeal the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military, but he neither made a commitment to suspend the practice in the interim nor issued a deadline. Obama’s reference to the “don’t ask, don’t tell” practice took only 38 words of his State of the Union address, but he drew criticism from Democratic allies and Republican opponents alike. It also underscored the challenge Obama faces, not just with Congress but also with the Pentagon, where some top officials have been strident in their support for the Clinton-era policy. “This year, I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are,” Obama said. “It’s the right thing to do.” The statement drew a standing ovation from Congress and from Defense Secretary Robert Gates, but it fell short for gay activists. An organization representing service members who had been dismissed called on Obama to push a repeal in the upcoming Pentagon budget, and Clinton’s adviser on gay issues called Obama’s performance in the first year “an almost complete disaster.”
Kevin Nix, communications director at the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, said the group wants Obama to repeal the policy the same way Clinton introduced it in 1993 — through the defense authorization bill. “We very much need a sense of urgency to get this done in 2010,” said Nix, whose group estimates more that 13,500 gays and lesbians have been dismissed since 1994. “What is also needed is more attention and leadership to win repeal.” Richard Socarides, a Clinton adviser who has been a vocal critic of how Obama has handled gay constituents, was less reserved. “In 1999, Bill Clinton became the first president ever to talk about gay rights in a State of the Union address. Eleven years later, not much has changed,” Socarides said. Talking again about ending the policy “without a moratorium on the witch hunts and expulsions and without even a plan for future action, just won’t cut it,” he said. “Look, we are not second-class citizens and our rights are not second-term problems,” he said. Obama’s relationship with the gay community has been rocky since his election. Gays and lesbians objected to the invitation of evangelist Rev. Rick Warren to participate in Obama’s inauguration because of Warren’s support for repealing gay marriage in California.
Obama to seek up to $4B in new education spending Darlene Superville
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President Barack Obama gives his first State of the Union address to Congress on Capitol Hill, yesterday, in Washington, D.C.
lions of dollars in new spending for education, Obama said the nation’s students need to be inspired to succeed in math and science, and that failing schools need to be turned around. In his State of the Union speech, Obama also called on Congress to finish work on a measure to revitalize community colleges. And he called for a $10,000 tax credit to families for four years of college, and an increase in Pell Grants. “This year, we have broken through the stalemate between left and right by launching a national competition to improve our schools,” he said. “The idea here is simple: instead of rewarding failure, we only reward success. “In the 21st century, one of the best antipoverty programs is a world-class education.” He also said college students should only have to devote 10 percent of their postcollege income to repaying student loans. Obama will ask Congress to boost federal spending on education by as much as $4 billion in the coming 2011 budget year, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said earlier in the day. Of the total, $3 billion is slated for elementary and secondary education programs ranging from teacher quality to student safety. The sum also includes $1.35 billion for Obama’s “Race to the Top” competitive grant program, which was created last year using $4.35 billion from the economic stimulus bill. States must compete for a share of the money and, for some, that means changing education laws and striking deals with teacher unions to bring their systems in line with Obama’s vision of education reform.
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Local dealership affected by Toyota recall Cody Francis
Daily Kent Stater To y o t a M o t o r S a l e s , U S A , Inc., has told dealers to suspend the sales of eight vehicle models after a recall last week to correct a problem with a computer mechanism that causes the accelerator pedal to stick. According to Toyota’s Web site, the recalled models are: 2009-2010 Corolla, RAV4 and Matrix; 20082010 Sequoia; 2007-2010 Camry and Tundra; 2005-2010 Avalon; and 2010 Highlander. Jim Wise, general manager of Don Joseph Toyota on W. Main Street, said those who own a Toyota shouldn’t panic, as the majority of the models most likely have nothing wrong with them. “Some of the vehicles that are
built in Japan; (the recall) doesn’t have any effect on them,” Wise said. “Some vehicles have the Japanese-built accelerator in it, and they’re not affected at all. This part is built in Canada ... so that’s the part that is involved. Less than one percent of vehicles may even have an issue with it.” Even though most of the recalled vehicles won’t have a problem, the sales suspension will hurt dealers across the country. Wise said his dealership doesn’t carry large numbers of most of the recalled vehicles, but the fact he can’t sell Camrys and Corollas could cause Don Joseph to take a big hit to their wallet — he said those are his two biggest sellers. “We have 16 vehicle (models) in the lineup, and you’re talking eight, seven of them that are actu-
ally affected,” Wise said. “The two that are probably most dramatic are the Camry and Corolla because they’re definitely our flagship vehicles. Absolutely it’s going to affect sales, especially right now the way the economy is. Those sales were already slow in the first place, now we’ve just cut back on what we can sell, and some are the things we were actually selling.” Wise said he wasn’t sure how many vehicles would be affected by the recall on his lot, but he estimates about 30 of Don Joseph’s 100-plus vehicles his lot carries must be inspected. Curt McAllister, Toyota’s Midwest public relations manager, said the company has no time frame as to when the sales of these vehicles will be permitted
again, but sales are secondary to customer safety and satisfaction. “We’re trying to come up with a remedy as fast as we can,” McAllister said. “We know that some of the dealers are going to experience some lulls in their sales, but more importantly the safety of our customers is our first priority, and that’s why we had this historical sales stoppage — to make sure that our vehicles are the quality vehicles that the customers purchased and, more importantly, is that those customers stay as safe as possible.” Wise said he anticipates the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration will approve production to start-up again, but that is just his guess. He said any customer can come in to get a car inspection. In fact,
he encourages them to. “Right now, we are offering the customers to come in and let us visually inspect their vehicle just to make sure they have one of the parts that are failed or ones that may not be involved in it,” Wise said. “We’re actually being proactive in regards to that before any notification that the customer feels scared to drive the vehicle, or any concern that we are actually inspecting them now for them. We’re doing that on a dealership basis, not on a mandate by Toyota or anything like that.” Contact public affairs reporter Cody Francis at cfranci1@kent.edu. React to this story and more at
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Survey: Library offers above-average service Library scores a 7.44 rating overall Ryan Stainbrook
Daily Kent Stater With his ear buds in and books out, Cameron Thorp, a sophomore art education major, is studying away in the University Library. Thorp is not the only one who chooses the library as his place to study. “I commute, so it’s nice to come here during my longer breaks,” said Thorp. “It’s always nice and quiet here, so I get more work done, and I really like how it’s open late during finals week.” The results from a Spring 2009 survey on the quality of service of the library shows that despite
being short staffed, the library continues to provide great service. The LibQUAL+ survey is a nationally recognized measure of service provided to users of the library. The Kent campus surveyed 357 respondents, comprised of 124 undergraduates, 70 graduate students and 163 faculty members. “We were really pleased with the results,” said Barbara Schloman, associate dean of Libraries and Media Services. Some of the issues the survey brought to attention were navigation of the library Web site and the overall appearance of the library. “The issues that did surface through the survey, we know we need to improve,” Schloman said. The LibQUAL+ measures
satisfaction on a nine point scale. The library scored a 7.44, which isn’t as high as desired, but is still well above average. Schloman said to improve service the library is attempting to make its Web site more userfriendly. She added that she and the staff “are real interested in how material is viewed” on the Web. One of the main goals is to use Web 2.0 features, which will make the Web site more interactive. While the survey showed that the library provides above average service, it also showed that the number of students who use non-library sources (e.g., Google) has risen to nearly 80 percent. Schloman believes these sources have value, but libraries services can save students time and provide higher quality information.
“It (non-library sources) has replaced a lot of our every day ways of finding information,” said Schloman. “There’s good content there, but students that are doing academic work need to use our resources, otherwise they’re short-changing themselves.” The library scored the highest in the category of user service with a score of 8.1. Adam Schulte, a sophomore biotechnology and mathematics major, works at the library as a math tutor. Schulte thinks students choose the library because of its naturally quiet atmosphere. “Its naturally quiet so it helps people concentrate,” Schulte said. “Especially compared to the Student Center where distractions are going on.”
Much like Thorp, Schulte believes that the extra hours during finals week are great for helping students. “Finals week is the craziest week of the year,” Schulte said. “Its not uncommon to see all the tutoring tables full.” The high service ratings are something that Schloman and the rest of the staff are proud of. “Libraries are one of the most service-oriented fields,” Schloman added. “And I know our staff is willing to go the extra mile.” Contact library and information reporter Ryan Stainbrook at rstainb1@kent.edu. React to this story and more at Kentwired.com
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SUMMARY: Today, Kent State is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Students should seize the opportunity to celebrate his legacy, as it is one that should not be forgotten.
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e all know who the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was. We’ve learned about King growing up in our history classes. He was a minister, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient and, of course, everyone knows him for his famous “I Have A Dream” speech. Today, Kent State is honoring King through a speech by Judge Glenda A. Hatchett. It’s OK that Martin Luther King Jr. Day was last week, and the university is just now celebrating it today, because the benefits great leaders like King gave to us are used every day. Plus, it gives all Kent State students a chance to attend. For our parents and grandparents who were around during the Civil Rights Movement, his life can symbolize a revolution that was not only a change for individuals, but also a societal transformation. The way people were treated changed forever. For people born after King’s time, his life is a tremendous history lesson.
As college students, most of us were not around during a major social movement. It is easier to say how horrible people were treated and much more difficult to actually imagine the hardships minorities faced. With the help from great leaders like King, we now have the ability to make a change. We share our place in history with people who experienced oppression firsthand. We’ve heard upsetting stories from our parents and grandparents about the “old times.” Despite your background, you can relate to such things. Though we did not share the experiences with our ancestors, we can understand what happened to them through their stories and be thankful for what we have today. As we start off a new decade and time separates us further from our nation’s history, we’ll only have those stories to cling to, reminding us of our past. We can thank King for the characteristics we see in all generations, even the younger generations.
Instead of growing up thinking they can do anything, they will grow up knowing they can do anything. As we all grow up, we will continue to learn about great leaders, but it will be just that — a lesson. We now have the ability to honor King’s hard work every day, not just on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We are lucky enough to close the book that was once King’s reality and step outside into a brand new day. This certainly does not suggest our nation is perfect now, or ever will be, but conditions will continue to evolve. Because he had a dream then, we all can dream now. 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? At 11:38 a.m. on Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Fla. Seventy-three seconds later, hundreds on the ground stared in disbelief as the shuttle exploded. —from History.com
Redefining founding document Do you guys have a favorite book, article or text to read? It’s like every time you read it, you discover something new behind its meaning. And every time you read it, it fascinates you more. In my case, it is the Constitution of the United States of America. I used to have mixed feelings about this masterpiece. I always respected it, but at the same time I often asked myself, “Well, isn’t it obvious that every citizen should have these rights naturally? Why does some piece of writing have to tell me whether I have a right to voice my opinion or not?” And then I think of countries like North Korea or the former Soviet Union. My thoughts are usually followed with, “No wonder why the American Founding Fathers had to ‘legalize’ natural human rights in our Constitution.” A couple of years ago, an editor at The New York Times wrote, “The Founding Fathers were paranoid hypocrites and ungrateful malcontents.” I have met quite a few people who share the same view. Many liberals today label these men as racist, charlatans and many other names. Now, this is not only unappreciative, it’s just simply wrong on every level. I am thinking that when you start a new country from scratch in 1787, there’s a lot to think about, and there’s no way to create the “perfect union” that same moment. Just think about the time when we adopted our Constitution. Can you name at least one country that existed in the late 18th century that would provide for its people the rights that our Bill of Rights guarantees us? Can you name me one country where all people were treated equally? If it wasn’t official slavery, it was social enslavement of poor people. Most people back then were “paranoid hypocrites and ungrateful malcontents” and had limited thinking everywhere. And I take responsibility for stating that our Founding Fathers’ thinking went far beyond limited and was the most progressive in the world. There is a reason why the Preamble says, “We the People” and not, “We the white men.” There is a reason for avoiding the word “slavery” up until the 13th Amendment, which abolishes it. Our Founding Fathers knew that the issue of gender and race equality will sooner or later be addressed. What the Founding Fathers did was create a perfect framework upon which the union can be built and improved. If it wasn’t for this framework, only God knows what this country would be like. What people nowadays are trying to do is to break this framework with the new concept “Living Constitution.” Apparently, these people
Anastasia Spytsya are too bored with the original interpretation of the Constitution and think that it’s time to change its meaning. Huh? Say what? If Americans today break the philosophical framework of the Constitution, what are they going to change it to? How big is the new framework going to be? How do we know its limit? If you agree with abandoning the original meaning of the Constitution, then why not abandon it with respect to interpreting all other legal writings including wills or old Supreme Court decisions? This is just plain wrong, radicalliberal thinking that will lead to a disaster. I really liked how Chuck Norris explained this problem. He says in his book, “Black Belt Patriotism,” that America’s major problem is that we often fail to remember our roots upon which this nation has been developing. America has been transforming into the country that is not described in the Constitution. Norris compares our government to an octopus whose tentacles try to grab every bit of our society. And I agree. The government we have today is not the government that was originally described in the Constitution. It is the government that the Founding Fathers tried to prevent from happening. Patrick Henry said, “The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government — let it come to dominate our lives and interests.” The Constitution means nothing but that we’re a nation ruled by laws, not men. Thomas Paine once said, “America has no monarch: Here the law is king.” To me, the Living Constitution means that we will no longer be a Constitutional Republic and that we will be ruled by the committee of the nine Supreme Court Justices, 535 cooks and one chief. And if you agree with such an idea, then I fear that our good ol’ America will no longer stand for what it has stood for historically — liberty and justice, which made this nation the greatest. Anastasia Spytsya is a senior Russian translation major and political science minor. Contact her at aspystya@kent.edu. React to this story and more at
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Enslavement in the name of liberty Xenophobia, or the fear of foreigners, is sweeping through Europe. Last year, Swiss voters widely approved a ban on the building of minarets, the large steeples common to mosques. Countries like Austria, the Netherlands and Belgium (among others) have radical right-wing fringes known for making anti-Semitic comments and calling for a complete halt to immigration; these parties are becoming less peripheral and more powerful in wielding government authority. In the latest, last Tuesday an advisory panel of top French legislators submitted a report recommending that the French government, led by President Nicolas Sarkozy, should ban the wearing of burqas, a garment worn by devout Muslim women that covers the woman’s entire body, including her eyes. The ban would extend only to being in public, not to the privacy of one’s home. To these French “représentatifs d’état,” the burqa represents extremist (see “dangerous”) Islam, the repression of women and a threat to the state doctrine of “laïcité,” or the strict separation of church and state. But I think the French are wrong (I know, again?). While the veil is donned by those more fundamental adherents, it is in no way representative of a dangerous Islam, the kind practiced by al-Qaida or Osama bin Laden. Women have been wearing the burqa for years in France. It is only because there are
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Christopher Hook such heightened fears about “Islamofacism” brought on by 9/11 and other attacks that this kind of attitude is taken. In addition, international law only allows the repression of religious practice if the practice creates an unsafe situation in the country. I hardly believe that simply wearing a burqa is a security threat. Moreover, the West needs to concern itself with the effect its policies on Islam have in its attempt to root out and destroy global terrorism. To win the “hearts and minds” of those in the Muslim world, the West needs to state clearly that it is not “at war” with Islam, just those who would use Islam to take innocent lives. Unfortunately, banning the veil sends the message that the Western lifestyle is incompatible with a fundamental Islamic one. And the attempt to defend women against the horrors of their own religion is merely a misguided values judgment about one of the core methods of practice for devout Muslim women.
True, these women, just by nature of their religion, do not enjoy the same freedoms as their counterparts in the West. This would be an issue if the government itself promoted such inequality. But in making such a claim about a non-state entity — a religion — France is blatantly disregarding its constitutional creed to separate church and state, and rather thrusting itself into the role as the principal authority on what constitutes legitimate religious practice. The French Parliament and Sarkozy will decide whether to adopt the recommendation, which enjoys strong support by the French populace, in the months to come. Unfortunately, “le gouvernement français,” bowing to popular pressure, seems headed toward making the proposed ban a reality. But instead of freeing Muslim women from the chains of their repression, this ban will prohibit a vital ritual of the most important aspect of these women’s lives: their religion. Instead of gaining liberty, Muslim women in France will become slaves to an immoral law and an ugly society that rejects them for their beliefs.
Christopher Hook is a junior international relations and French major. Contact him at chook@kent.edu. React to this story and more at Kentwired.com
Democrats not the only ones facing choices
Barack Obama took a Bush-like thumpin’ last week in Massachusetts, no doubt about that. And he brought it upon himself. As a newcomer to national politics, the president can come across as a British colonial overseer who arrived in a far-off province to tell the locals how things should work. He’s played the noble loner to the hilt, often pointing out everyone else’s mistakes — by his homeland security, the media and, particularly, his predecessor. Now, he’s learning how hard governing is in Washington. And he’s showing some signals that he’s getting the point. Let’s hope. He and the country will benefit if he matches his inspiring personal journey and detached intellect with solutions that reflect the broad mainstream. Of course, there’s another element in play in the Scott Brown era, and that is how Republicans respond now that they have enough Senate votes to stop big Democratic proposals. Republicans could go with the tea-party crowd and pursue only conservative solutions. You can see how some might reach that conclusion, too. Conservative tea partiers helped elect Republican Brown to the Senate from Democratic Massachusetts, after all. But Republicans should resist the conservative-only temptation for two reasons. First, they tried that with Tom DeLay and fell out of favor. Second, the conservative-only approach would be as much a mistake philosophically as the liberal-dominated approach by Democrats Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi on health care,
the stimulus and regulating the economy. Strict conservatism and its worship of low taxes, minimal regulations and unlimited markets can no more govern the country on its own than strict liberalism and its worship of tax hikes over spending cuts, regulation of Wall Street and Main Street and the power of government. Our problems need a blended approach, one that balances tax hikes and spending cuts, regulation and deregulation, markets and government. And we need that as much in states like Texas, with their budget shortfalls and struggling economies, as we do in Washington, where health care, deficits and the economy depend upon finding the proper balance. This leads us to the GOP’s next option. For the country’s good, their problem-solvers need to work with Obama and Democrats in finding a way forward on such issues as health care, school standards and banking regulation. The GOP has this kind of leader in Washington. John McCain. Lindsey Graham. Charles Grassley. Susan Collins. Olympia Snowe. They are among the Republican senators who have shown they can work with Democrats, no matter the political cost. Even the ever-partisan John Cornyn, the Texas Republican who heads his party’s senatorial campaign committee, has introduced reforms with Democratic Sens. Patrick Leahy and Dianne Feinstein. By taking control of their party’s show, the problem-solvers can help Republicans show they know how to govern. In a nutshell, that’s what voters are looking for from both parties in Washington.
Finally, Republican governors need to show innovative leadership. Sorry, Rick Perry and Sarah Palin, I don’t mean ranting-and-railing against government. Instead, apply the same balance to state problems that Washington Republicans need to take to national challenges. In the 1990s, the GOP fielded a stellar group of governors. Leaders like George W. Bush, Christine Todd Whitman, William Weld, Pete Wilson and John Engler promoted concepts like preventive government, welfare reform, school accountability and even environmental responsibility. They worked with Democrats and Republicans alike in pursuing their goals. Except for a few Republicans like Arnold Schwarzenegger, who’s leaving office, the GOP doesn’t have many governors like that today. Will any Republicans running for governor today, like Kay Bailey Hutchison in Texas or Meg Whitman in California, take up the mantle? The party should hope so. Former Democratic Sen. David Boren of Oklahoma had it right when he told me last week that voters are saying a plague on both houses. The public could turn on Republicans just as quickly as they did on Obama and the Democrats.
The above column was originally published Jan. 27 by the Dallas Morning News. Content was made available by MCTCampus.com. React to this story and more at Kentwired.com
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the rock, but the more you do it, the more you realize how much it works your legs and core.” Hendricks said that each week anywhere from 10 to 20 girls attend the free climbing event to try out the wall, many for the first time. “Most girls think they won’t be able to do it when they first try it out,” he said. “Then, after they reach the top of the wall and come down, they realize how far they just climbed and get really excited.” He said anyone interested in coming for the first time to the event should come to the Adventure Center on the first floor of the SRWC between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Thursday to sign in. After this first time, experienced women who wish to continue climbing go on to take their safety and skills test, which certifies participants to climb at any time for four months. Hendricks said he hopes that other women may have this same kind of reaction to the sport. “I really hope that the Ladies’ Night event introduces a lot of new people to climbing,” he said. “I’d like people to realize that it’s not really competitive but more of a social sport, a lot of the time you even see people just hanging out around the wall talking.”
Free and fun are two words you don’t often hear associated with exercise. For ladies, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center is changing that one Thursday night at a time. Every Thursday for the past year, the Adventure Center at the rec has been hosting Ladies’ Night at the rock wall. The event offers free climbing for women from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. “It’s a male dominated sport,” said Chris Hendricks, graduate assistant for the Adventure Center. “We have Ladies’ Night to try and get more women climbers, and it gives them a chance to try it out.” Hendricks said only about 30 percent of memberships to the rock wall are women. Graduate student Olena Lopatina is one of them. “I came to try it out at first and really liked it,” said Lopatina. “It’s something new and exciting and really different.” The Ladies’ Night event includes the climbing harness and two trial climbs for women. Climbing shoes are $2 to rent, but are not required to participate. Rock climbing is no longer just an extreme sport meant for thrill seekers. The use of indoor walls has over time evolved the sport into a mainstream workout. Contact Student Recreation “Rock climbing really works and Wellness Center reporter out every muscle in your body, Amanda Klitsch at and it can be great cardio and aklitsch@kent.edu. strength training at the same time,” Hendricks said. “Beginner climbers really feel it working their React to this story and more at forearms because they tend to grip Kentwired.com
University pushes experiential education Suzi Starheim
Daily Kent Stater Students may not get hands-on experience in most college courses, but members of the Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement are trying to make it a more common part of the Kent State curriculum. Experiential education “allows students to explore that connection (between coursework and real-life applications) and gain some better perspective about what it means for them in terms of their academic and professional preparation,” said Tina Kandakai, coordinator of OEECE. For the benefit of students, the OEECE is trying to demonstrate how faculty members are incorporating experiential education into their courses. Through a series of talks called “Conversations with Colleagues,” faculty members have the opportunity to discuss the importance of this relatively new type of learning. Experiential education is student-centered, “engaged” learning outside the classroom. The work is done primarily through non-profit organizations so that the organization gains assistance while the student gains experience, Kandakai said. “There must be a very strong and direct connection between the course objectives and the service or experience that the students have within those organizations,” Kandakai said. Because experiential education is a relatively new topic, many faculty members don’t know much about it, Kandakai said. “People just aren’t real sure about what’s happening here on our campus with experiential education,” Kandakai said. “There is some uncertainty and unclarity as to which faculty are using it as a teaching pedagogy and how frequently they are using it.”
Joanne Caniglia, associate professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, said there are several goals associated with experiential learning. The first is to make faculty aware of the OEECE and its services. A second goal is to help students and the OEECE establish a stronger relationship with the community. Kandakai said another purpose of “Conversations with Colleagues” is to give each student a valuable learning experience. “What I would like to see is most, if not all, students exposed to experiential education throughout their curriculum,” Kandakai said. “I think it’s an extremely critical piece of learning for students in terms of their academic and professional success.” Kandakai said “Conversations with Colleagues” is a great opportunity to get faculty together to talk about how they are applying this type of learning to their courses. “The goal is to schedule these conversations within different
units across campus,” Kandakai said. “The hope is that we can encourage faculty to come out of their boxes within their own unit and integrate and discuss these issues with other faculty that they normally would not.” Prior to the first conversations, particular faculty members were selected to speak at “Conversations with Colleagues.” Selecting the faculty to speak at these sessions involved an interview process to see who has integrated experiential education into coursework. The next step was to look at referrals. “It was useful for us in gaining some perspectives about where there may be some difficulties for faculty in incorporating this,” Kandakai said, “and our goal is to gain some perspective about that so we can better aid and assist them in incorporating experiential education if that’s what they want to do.” The first two conversations took place Jan. 21 and Jan. 25. Caniglia said even if faculty miss a few sessions, they can still attend others
Conversation with Colleagues Topic The Mystery of Experiential Education
GET INVOLVED n To register for an event in “Conversations with Colleagues”, faculty members should visit www.kent.edu/experiential. Select News Events, and click the event they would like to attend. Source: Tina Kandakai, coordinator of the Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement.
without being behind in information. “Each session is not the same. It’s not a series,” she said. “They are mutually exclusive in that if you do not attend one, you can attend another.” Kandakai said so far, attendance has been growing and she hopes to see more faculty attending from regional campuses.
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Location Pan African Studies Oscar Ritchie Hall- Room 250 Undergraduate Studies Olson Hall- Conference Room
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Feb. 2 12:00- 1:30 p.m. Feb. 9 12:00- 1:30 p.m.
Addressing Needs Through Community-Based Research
Feb. 11 12:00- 1:30 p.m.
OEECE Moulton Hall Ballroom College of Arts and SciencesSociology Merrill Hall- Room 221 College of Nursing Henderson Hall- Room 104
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Feb. 18 12:00- 1:30 p.m.
College of Education White Hall- Room 200
Experiential Education, Student Retention, and RCM: Creative Commitments
March 2 12:00- 1:30 p.m.
College of Business Administration Room 483
Legitimizing Experiential Education in Tenure/Promotion
March 5 12:00- 1:30 p.m.
College of Technology Van Deusen Hall- Room 114
Advancing Community- Engaged Scholarship Institute
March 11th and March 12th
Moulton Hall Ballroom Room 101
Experiential Education: Supporting First Generation Students
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KENT STATE ‘Heart, guts and gusto’ University archives has papers documenting the lease of the land and transaction of those foxes whose names included “Buckeye Mildred,” “Musko Anna,” and “Kent King.” “I think our guys would appreciate (knowing) this,” Gustoff said. “There’s a lot of tradition here.” But while Serkownek said it would have been a hobby that made sense financially at the time, it wasn’t just that which made McGilvrey stand out as an administrator in higher education. “He was a hard driving man, headstrong and hard-headed,” said William Hildebrand, emeritus professor and author of “A Most Noble Enterprise: The Story of Kent State University, 19102010.” “I almost get tears in my voice when I speak of him. He was a great man. Great of heart, guts and gusto.” The first Board of Trustees for Kent State recognized that and was quick to offer the position of president to him in 1911, which he accepted. They were even quicker to up his yearly salary from $3,000 to $3,750 when he was offered better pay to become president of Western Illinois State Normal School. It was a good thing the trustees were able to hold onto him for only a man of such guts and gusto could have guided the school through the difficulties ahead. The first of which was lack of funding precipitated before McGilvrey’s hiring. As Hildebrand writes in his book, “the Ohio House approved a bill to give Kent and Bowling Green each $50,000 to start construction of their campuses.” The trustees hoped more money would come, but the amended bill proved them wrong. The $50,000 they had already received was part of a $250,000 maximum that Hildebrand wrote was “an amount breathtakingly incommensurate to the cost of the undertaking.” The Board of Trustees comprised of Peter Doyle, John McDowell, Frank Merrill, Edwin Moulton, and John Seward hired George Hammond as the school’s architect who was able to construct two buildings with the small budget. The first two buildings set for construction on campus were Merrill Hall, which was to be the classroom and administration building, and Lowry Hall, which was to be a dormitory. Phillip Shriver, author of “The Years of Youth: Kent State University 1910-1960,” noted in his book that the original brick color for the school was to be a light gray, but the trustees changed their minds in the end opting for the light yellow brick seen on campus today. On June 18, 1912, Shriver wrote that Frank Merrill planted a copper box in the cornerstone of the building named after him. Within the box he placed photos of the site and the trustees and a copy of the Lowry Bill among other things. McGilvrey was there to give his address. “As the president concluded,” Shriver wrote, “a soft rain began to fall — a ‘baptism’ of the infant school, said McGilvrey.” From Page A1
HATCHETT Judge Hatchett to speak at annual MLK Jr. event Hatchett is a national spokesperson for the Court Appointed Special Advocates, a nonprofit organization that teaches its volunteers how to represent abused and neglected children. In 2003, Hatchett was recognized as Woman of the Year by the national organization 100 Black Men of America. In the same year, she received the Roscoe Pound Award from the National Council on Crime and Delinquency, the highest award for outstanding work in criminal justice. “She has a very strong message of how things should be,” Brown said. Brown said people should always remember what the Civil Rights Movement was about and the significance it holds for all people. “It is important for the campus
University Archivist Steve Paschen helped the city of Hudson find their bicentennial time capsule a few years back. “They dug it up and it was totally compromised,” Paschen said. “It was just black goo inside, and they chose to open it on TV.” Paschen said a box tucked away in stone has a better chance of surviving. Shriver writes, “The rains of a thousand storms have pounded against this foundation stone, which supports to this day the massive westernmost pillar of Merrill Hall. Twined about it is the ivy planted by McGilvrey, while its contents remain safely shielded within.” For many, the laying of a foundation stone would be enough progress, but not for McGilvrey. Rather than wait for the first campus buildings to be finished, he wanted to start teaching immediately. He pioneered a technique in Ohio known as extension schools. Having successfully petitioned for emergency funds from which to hire the first four faculty members, McGilvrey sent the professors to nearby towns to teach prospective teachers at temporary centers. Tuition would be free for extension classes and classes on campus later. “He was condemned by some who said you ought to wait until you have your buildings up and start then,” Shriver said. “Among the most outspoken critics was the Ohio State University president.” But Kent was ahead of her sister school, Bowling Green. “The people putting B.G. together might as well have gone to sleep,” Hildebrand said. “They weren’t going to get students until they had a building to teach them in.” McGilvrey’s plans weren’t just to get a head start over Bowling Green. His ultimate goal was revealed when he published the first catalog for on-campus classes — he wanted Kent Normal to become a college. “He was offering Latin,” Hildebrand said. “Which was pretty well proof that he wasn’t teaching for normal school but a university.” Ohio State’s president, William Thompson, didn’t like that one bit. “That was a trouble for decades between Kent and Ohio State,” Shriver said. “I think there’s still some tension to this day.” But McGilvrey pushed forward and maintained favor among his staff and students. In the early days, he could call many of them by name. But as Kent became the fastest-growing college in the country, according to Shriver ’s book, that would soon become impossible. Kent graduated its first class of 34 students in July of 1914. Hildebrand writes, Gov. James Cox spoke at the commencement calling Kent Normal “a great institution,” and “a model, an example, as an inspiration to other institutions in Ohio. Contact enterprise reporter Kristine Gill at kgill2@kent.edu. React to this story and more at Kentwired.com community to remember what Martin Luther King stood for and the fact that he had a message for everyone,” Brown said. “He had some profound statements that bring people together beyond differences.” Brown said participating in the celebrations and recalling Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is important for today’s students who were not around during the Civil Rights Movement of the ‘50s and ‘60s. “When you have a celebration of who he is, of what he has done and remembering his life, it puts everybody back at that point in time,” Brown said. Before the address today, a cultural celebration with music, poetry and dance organized by students and student organizations will take place at 1 p.m. in the Kiva. Contact diversity reporter Mariana Silva at msilva1@kent.edu.
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Apple launches iPad tablet device Rex Crum
MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. put an end to months of speculation yesterday when the company unwrapped the iPad, a new touch-screen tablet computer that Chief Executive Steve Jobs said would revolutionize how people access their digital content and change the future of personal computing. Jobs introduced the device at an event in San Francisco. The iPad will go on sale in 60 days and start at $499 for a 16-gigabyte model without a 3G wireless connection. In 90 days, the 3G tablets will be available, topping out at $829 for a 3G device with 64 gigabytes of memory. The iPad has a 9.7-inch screen and looks similar to an enlarged version of Apple’s popular iPhone. Jobs said the iPad is designed to fill a gap between the iPod touch and iPhone and its MacBook line of laptop computers. “We asked if there was room for a third category in the middle, something between a laptop and a smart phone. To create a new category, it needed to be far better at doing some key tasks such as browsing the Web, doing e-mail, sharing photos, watching video, gaming and reading e-books,” he remarked in his presentation. Jobs also took a dig at netbooks, the ultrasmall laptops that other companies have released in an attempt to serve this market. “The problem is netbooks aren’t better at anything. They are just cheap laptops,” he said. Apple announced a range of prices for the device. The iPad will come in versions with only WiFi connectivity, and those versions will range from $499 for 16 gigabytes, $599 for 32 gigabytes
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Steve Jobs debuts Apple’s new iPad at the Yerba Buena Gardens Theater in San Francisco, California, yesterday. Amazon.com Inc. “I think Amazon definitely has to be concerned,” said Tim Bajarin, president of technology-research firm Creative Strategies. “All the e-book distributors are going to have
to reevaluate their platforms and how they appeal to the public.” This article was originally published in MarketWatch, and was distributed by McClatchyTribune Information Services.
John, Elizabeth Edwards separate after 30 years Mike Baker
The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — Elizabeth Edwards has separated from husband John Edwards, the former presidential candidate who lied about cheating on his cancerstricken wife and the child he fathered during his affair. The disclosure yesterday came as a longtime aide to the two-time candidate promotes a tell-all book that provides an unflattering portrait of the couple and the tumultuous relationship they tried to maintain after he first acknowledged the liaison. Elizabeth Edwards, 60, declined to comment through a friend, Andrea Purse, who confirmed the separation. However, Elizabeth’s sister told The Associated Press that she remains strong. “She’s doing as well as you could expect,” Nancy Anania said. “I’m really proud of her that, somehow, she’s got strength that
you rarely see in a person.” A week earlier, John Edwards finally confirmed that he fathered a child, now almost 2 years old, with his mistress, Rielle Hunter. He issued a brief statement yesterday, expressing care for his wife of more than three decades and the mother of four of his children. “It is an extraordinarily sad moment, but I love my children more than anything and still care deeply about Elizabeth,” he said. Purse did not reveal how long the couple has been apart. North Carolina law typically requires couples to be separated for a year before divorcing. It’s another wrenching twist for a couple that had previously weathered the death of a 16-yearold son and Elizabeth’s ongoing battle with incurable cancer. They were law school sweethearts who got married just days after they took the bar exam together in the summer of 1977. Though John Edwards, 56, later went on to make millions as a tri-
Hickson’s 23 leads Cavs to easy win over T-Wolves Tom Withers
The Associated Press LeBron James’ only moves in the fourth quarter were in a playful dance-off with one of the arena’s ushers. After a string of nail-biters, the Cleveland Cavaliers finally enjoyed a blowout. J.J. Hickson scored a careerhigh 23, James added 11 assists before resting the last 12 minutes and the Cavs finally won comfortably following two weeks of tense-and-tight games, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-95 on yesterday night for From Page A1
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and $699 for 64 gigabytes. Each of those can come with a 3G wireless service from AT&T Inc. for an extra $130. The data plans for the 3G service range from $15 for 250 megabytes of data per month to $30 per month for unlimited data. Apple said the iPad battery will run up to 10 hours on a single charge. Gene Munster, who covers Apple for Piper Jaffray, said he believes that the iPad will gain wider consumer acceptance in 2011, after Apple likely cuts the price or updates the next version of the device. Munster said he would like all versions of the iPad to be closer to $400 for more consumers to feel like they could afford a top-line 3G version. Still, Munster said Apple has its eyes on the future of mobile computing with the iPad. “They do need to bring the price down more, but the point is they made a statement with this, even if it doesn’t go mainstream for a year or more.” Apple shares turned higher and closed up 1 percent to $207.88 after the event. The stock has more than doubled in the past 12 months in part due to speculation for the possibilities of the device. The iPad is being targeted at media uses such as listening to music, watching movies and playing video games. The device is also geared heavily toward readers, with newspaper publishers in partnerships with Apple to market their content on the device. One new competitive area for Apple is books. In association with the new iPad, Apple has launched an online bookstore, through which users can purchase and download books. That could make the device a threat to the fast-growing market for e-readers, such as the Kindle from
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University to implement new core of required classes President Lefton discussed last week’s university economic summit and the release of a new economic impact study during his report to the board. The Board of Trustees’ next meeting is scheduled for March 16. Contact administration reporter Jenna Staul at jstaul@kent.edu. React to this story and more at Kentwired.com
their sixth straight victory. It was a welcome change for the Cavaliers, whose previous seven games were decided by a combined 21 points. Cleveland was coming off back-to-back one-point wins over Oklahoma City and Miami. “We’re OK with having ones where the big guys don’t have to play as much,” James said. “We’re OK finishing games off with heart pounders for the coaching staff and fans. “ Emerging as an interior option for Cleveland, Hickson was active near the basket and went 8 of 10 from the field and made all seven free throws in 25 minutes. Leading by 19 points after three, Cavs coach Mike Brown had the luxury of sitting James, Hickson and Shaquille O’Neal for the fourth. The Cavaliers were again without injured point guards Mo Williams and Delonte West, but it hardly mattered against the Timberwolves, who dropped to 3-21 outside Minnesota. James added 12 points and six rebounds in 31 minutes. Corey Brewer scored 22 and Kevin Love, 20, for the Timberwolves, who lacked the firepower to trade baskets with the NBA’s best team. “They’re one of the best teams we’ve played,” Brewer said. “They’ve got LeBron. They’ve got Shaq. They’ve got a lot of really good players.”
al lawyer, the couple had humble beginnings: He had to borrow money from her parents for a onenight honeymoon. She always wore her $11 wedding ring. For years they spent their anniversaries going to Wendy’s, just as they did on their first one. Former aide Andrew Young initially claimed in the weeks leading up to the crucial presidential primaries that he was the father of Hunter’s child. Young’s upcoming book details how Edwards went to great lengths to hide the affair. In excerpts from an ABC News interview, Young said that Edwards asked him to find a doctor who might fake a paternity test and asked him to steal a diaper from the baby, now almost 2, to determine whether it was really his. He also claims that the married couple sought to politicize her cancer diagnosis. The statement released on behalf of Elizabeth Edwards said she will not engage in a dialogue on “false charges” in the book.
“Based on the limited portions of the book that have been made available, it is clear it contains many falsehoods and exaggerations,” she said. She responded to one point, saying the suggestion that she capitalized on her cancer is “unconscionable, hurtful and patently false.” Elizabeth Edwards has an incurable form of cancer that returned in 2007 as the couple was campaigning for the presidency. She said last week that her health got worse for a period, but has been recently improving. She declined at the time to discuss her marital status. John Edwards, a former North Carolina senator and 2004 Democratic vice presidential candidate, has largely stayed secluded since first admitting the affair in August 2008. He denied fathering a child with Hunter at that time. He has acknowledged a federal investigation into his campaign finances.
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Today’s Birthday (1/28/2010) Exercise wisdom in your dealings with power figures and you can’t go wrong. This year brings opportunities to create alternative income streams, so get creative in your career efforts. Study a subject in depth and ask probing questions. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
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horoscope
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 6. You must understand the problem before arriving at a solution. Research the situation carefully and choose your direction accordingly.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 5. Listen to what others say. You may not like what you hear, but you may as well adapt your own desires anyway. Release stress through exercise.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6. All parties in the discussion have their self-esteem on the table. Maintain objectivity, if at all possible. Pursue only the highest of ideals.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 5. Even though progress may be difficult today, you gain insight into the problem that holds you back. Gather information to be used tomorrow.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 5. Careful choice of words encourages intense but fruitful conversation. At least one person doesn’t have a clue. That’s all right. They can catch up tomorrow.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 6. This would be a good day to put your imagination to work. You don’t have to finish anything, but you do need to make progress.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 6. As long as you pay attention, everything people tell you will fit into your plan. If you don’t listen, you may miss important details and will need to ask again.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 5. At least you’re aware of why you’re not getting anything done. You understand the dynamics required and must wait for others to accept them.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6. If imagination were enough to get it all done, you’d be finished early today. However, expect someone to keep you busy well into the afternoon.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 5. Line up your supporters early. Adapt your thoughts to their desires. Today isn’t about you. It’s about someone else’s selfesteem.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 5. You know exactly what you want to say. Take a deep breath and allow the right words to convey your thoughts. Others accept your decisions.
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1, 2, 3 bedroom apartments for rent. Fall 2010/Spring 2011. Call Matt at 440-554-7363 or email at mguska@157lounge.com 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Bedroom houses available for summer/fall. Clean, Updated, Energy Efficent. Email for info ksuhouses@neo.rr.com. AVAILABLE NOW! 1 bedroom in large house near campus. 244 East Main $320/month includes utilities. 330-333-1531 NOW LEASING FOR FALL! 244 East Main. 3 & 4 bedroom groups. Utilities included. $290-$370/month. 330-333-1531 Townhome Rental for Sale. Why pay rent when you can own your own rental for less? 5 bdrm close to campus. Serious inquiries only. Tell your parents! (440) 708-2372. AVAILABLE FOR FALL SEMESTER HOUSES! HOUSES! HOUSES! 4.5.6.7 BRS. VERY CLOSE TO KSU YOU SHOP IN A BOX; YOU LEARN IN A BOX; DON’T LIVE IN A BOX LKG INC. WWW.LKGKENTRENTALS. COM CHECK US OUT 330-801-3160 JERRY CONDOMINIUM FOR RENTAUGUST 2010 3 Bed; 3 bath; partially furnished Condo close to Rec Center; washer, dryer; 2 car garage $1,050/month 419-878-8718 2-3-4 Bedroom Apartments, University Drive, $330/person/month + utilities. (330) 297-0255. FALL—Now Renting: 1 bedroom apartment, 7 and 8 person houses. 1 year lease, NO PETS. (330)678-3489.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 5. Now you get what they meant. You get clarity with every passing minute. An associate is right on target with ideas.
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Offense key in Flashes’ win against Chippewas 3-pointers give Kent the edge Lance Lysowski
Daily Kent Stater Prior to last night’s game against Central Michigan, the Kent State women’s basketball team struggled all season with their 3-point shooting. That was not the case against the Chippewas as the Flashes shot 41 percent from behind the arc en route to an 82-76 win at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State (12-7, 5-2 MidAmerican Conference) was led by sophomore guard Jena Stutzman, who went 4-for-9 from long range for 14 points. The Flashes finished second in the nation in 3-point shooting percentage last season, but the team has struggled by shooting 29 percent this season. Although there were no lead changes throughout the game, Kent State coach Bob Lindsay said the team was inconsistent and let the Chippewas narrow the deficit. “We shot the ball well in the first half, and the second half they tried to extend on us,” Lindsay said. “I don’t think we took advantage of what they were doing defensively. You’ve got to be able to put teams away, and this team has a problem putting teams away. “ Kent State controlled the game until the Chippewas (7-12, 4-3 MAC) drew within four after senior guard Kendra Holman’s two free throws following a layup attempt with just over six minutes left in the second half. Junior guard Jamilah Humes
responded to the rally attempt with 4:18 left when she sank both free throws, giving the Flashes the 71-66 lead. Humes set a career high with 11 assists, and added 13 points to aid the Kent State victory. Humes said her goal was to protect the ball and stick to conservative play which opened up opportunities for her teammates. “I only wanted no more than two turnovers; I didn’t meet that goal,” Humes said. “I was really just trying to take care of the ball
and not so much try to push the offense. I wanted to just let the offense run itself. By doing that, I was able to find my open teammates.” Central Michigan rallied with 36 seconds left, but the Flashes’ defense down the stretch sealed the win. The Flashes went 7-for-18 from 3-point distance, and held a plus14 rebounds margin after the first half. Junior center Ellie Shields led the charge inside with 12 points
and five rebounds. Kent State turned 16 offensive rebounds into 14 second chance points, while registering 36 points in the paint. After inconsistency on the boards throughout the season, the Flashes have out rebounded their opponent for the third straight game. Lindsay said the team’s success inside can be contributed to the team’s goal of outworking their opponents. “We’ve gone into the last few games talking about winning the
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Senior guard Rachel Bennett dribbles across the court during the second half of last night’s game against Central Michigan. Bennett scored nine points, helping pave the way for the Flashes’ 82-76 win against the Chippewas.
effort play,” Lindsay said. “I think we’ve done a decent job at that. Today there were times we were playing very hard; I think that’s a big part of that win. If we could play with a little more consistency I’d feel better.” Even though the Flashes failed to win in perfect fashion, Stutzman said every win is critical for Kent State. “I think at this point in the season, a win is a big one for us,” Stutz-
man said. “Every game is going to be a close game. We have to come ready to play every game.” The Flashes will begin their road trip on Saturday when the team tips off against Northern Illinois at 4:30 p.m.
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Junior forward Taisja Jones jumps for a basket during last night’s game against the Central Michigan Chippewas. The Flashes triumphed over the Chippewas 82-76.
ARTS. LIFE. LEISURE.
1/28/10
Yeah, we’re talking to you. Stop reading the Stater, get off your butt and . Well, first, take this quiz to figure out the best way for you to get involved at Kent State. BY MELISSA DILLEY | DAILY KENT STATER
Did you enjoy gym class in high school?
Do you consider yourself to be creatively-minded?
Did you play the video game Frogger as a child?
Dodgeball From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday in the multipurpose room of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center students can jump in on games.
Would you call yourself a natural leader?
Undergraduate Student Government Applications for senators of each college can be found in the Center for Student Involvement office and are due in mid-February.
Art History Club Meets at 8 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 306 of the Art Building. Members gather to discuss art and sometimes work on projects.
Would you prefer to do physical labor than think critically?
Do you prefer being in large groups as opposed to being alone?
Go Greek Although not on a grand scale, sororities and fraternities alike bring in new recruit classes during the spring semester.
Fencing club Meetings are held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday in the small gym at the Gym Annex.
Habitat for Humanity Join the group on Super Service Saturdays each week to volunteer from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Evil Geniuses The group meets at 7 p.m. Mondays in Room 313 of the Student Center. Bring new and unusual board games to play and share.
travel HERE
Expand horizons and circle of friends in study abroad classes I
walk into the Zephyr and before I take my coat off or order a drink, I hear my name called. I swiftly spin to match a face to the voice. My brain does the computation instantly, and I jump in the air. A tall figure with a hat and infectious smile greets me. “Leland!” I scream, before dashing across the bar to give him a hug. Beside him stands Matthew Herald, wearing skinny jeans, a lip ring and a discreet smile. Another hug. I don’t care that people are looking strangely at me. These people are part of the Kent State group that went to Europe, and I hadn’t seen them since being back in the States. A few hours later, a few floors up and a few drinks in, I look around the table gleefully at all the new additions. Nearly all those I’d taken the trip with had managed to end up at the same place, without any planning. Twilight zone check — are we back in London? No, that’s wishful thinking. There is no Professor Fred Smith directing us, and no British accents to be found or British boys (unfortunately). Instead of gripping a Newcastle, Miller Lite is in my hand. Another indication is I’m not paying in pounds but good old American dollars, luckily for my dwindled bank account. Some odd weeks ago, I had the time of my life. I saw legendIllustration by Philip Botta aryPhoto paintings from Van Gogh to
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Cassandra Adams Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. I took pictures starring the Eiffel Tower, told time from Big Ben’s hands, almost got ran over several times crossing the busy streets of London. I partied in the pubs of London, roamed the streets of Paris, learned the true meaning of public transportation, joined and am proudly a member of a London casino, had a great 21st birthday and understood the sanctity of a hot shower like never before. I couldn’t have dreamed up a better version if I had played master artist myself and had my hand in creating the trip. Many times during the two weeks it felt just like that — a surreal dream. Pinching myself, I couldn’t fathom how lucky and blessed I was for having the amazing opportunity. The experience would’ve never been the same without the people who were along to share these amazing memories and helped make the trip of a lifetime unforgettable. Last fall, I signed up for an art history course that would have me spend two weeks in France and England. Being a dual major in journalism and
Taken from one of the journal entries, “We take the underground subway and walk, everywhere. I hate driving, and have a newfound love for public transportation. We visit a lot of museums. At the museums we were sometimes all as one group, sometimes free to wander on our own to work on the journals, which are expected to be turned in sometime this spring semester. There is
English, I knew about as little as anyone about art, but I did know that I had been waiting two decades to visit Europe, and I wasn’t going to wait any longer. Studying abroad for a whole semester was not an option for me. As a dual major involved in a handful of extracurricular activities and busy with family and social obligations, I knew that a semester would be too long to be away from Kent. But I was determined to make it to Europe before my 21st birthday. Before signing up for the class, the student is required to purchase and have proof of the roundtrip ticket to London. Then the art history class is added to the following semester’s schedule and Bursar’s account. The cool thing is, I paid $850 including tax for the airfare, and the rest of the cost — about $1,300 — added to the class as a “special fee” on the Bursar’s account. This included hotels,
so much to see in the museums, it can be overwhelming at times.”
Another entry, “Knowing little about art, and not knowing anyone before the trip was nerve racking. One of the first few days, I had an anxiety attack and from the culture shock and getting lost. Also, realizing I was ignorant in the art world was not fun. Thank you to the kind souls who were generous enough to lend a helping hand at the many (and I mean many) museums we visited, it was much appreciated.”
museums, breakfast and some transportation. A typical day was spent perusing museums for hours followed by sightseeing and a night out at a pub or club. In the first week, I got lost, had a panic attack from the culture shock and had a case of homesickness thanks to lack of phones and limited Internet availability. But any minor annoyances were far outweighed by the immense benefits of this trip. Besides getting to see incredible places such as Salisbury Cathedral, the Louvre, Westminster Abbey and the Eiffel Tower, what I learned were invaluable lessons that can’t be taught in a lecture hall. Whether it was paintings, photography, jewelry, fashion fabrics, glass working or (for me) writing, we all had our own form of art. These passions motivated us individually and were so private and distinctly diverse, but ironically they connected
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us as we sought to follow and cultivate them. Literally from morning to night, I was with the other students. Sometimes it got tiring, sometimes even annoying, but overall it was a blast. I learned the value of including and looking out for people, putting my selfish desires and needs on hold sometimes, and that sharing really is caring and the balance of give and take — all essential
values you’d learn in a family. I learned taking risks is scary but necessary for growth. I began to adopt the European attitude of enjoying the moment, living without an agenda and most often the best times are those that aren’t planned. Cassandra Adams is a sophomore journalism and English major and a features correspondent. Contact her at cadams35@kent.edu.
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January MONTHLY SPECIALS
Mugs: Blue Lagoon, $3.25; Washington Apple shot, $3.25; Honkers Ale, $3.50 pint $4.25 tall; and Miller Lite, $2 pint $3 tall Professors Pub: Half-off drafts for the first half of every Cavs game Dominick’s: Miller Lite, $2 pint BW3: Coors Light is the beer of the month, $2.75 tall; Happy hour is from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with 75 cents off tall drafts; Thursdays are $2 margaritas and $3 Long Island Ice Teas; and Fridays are $3 bombs and $4 cosmopolitans. Riverside Wine: Happy hour is from 4 p.m. 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. Franklin Square Deli: Monday, Smazzi’s Chicken gyro; Tuesday, Meatball Italia; Wednesday, Sicilian Submarine; Thursday, Louisiana BBQ Pork; Friday, Sandwich Cubano; and Saturday, A1- A Roast Beef. Euro Gyro: Small 1-topping pizza, $5; Philly Steak sub, $5; Chicken hoagie sub, $5; Gyros, $5; Any pizza pita, $5; and Wednesday is $5 large 1- item pizza for pick-up only. Ray’s Place: Labatt Blue is the draft beer of the month, $2.50 pint $2.95 tall; Newcastle Brown Ale, $3.95 pint $4.50 tall; Jim Beam Red Stag shot, $2.75; 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 and Amaretto Sour, $2.95. The Loft: Miller Light, $1.50 mugs $7 pitchers; Labatt Blue, $8 pitchers; Girl Scout Cookie, Long Island Ice Tea, Bubble Gum, Rocket Pop and Snake Bite, $3; Grape and cherry bombs, $2.50; and Natural Light, $1.25 mugs $6 pitcher. Happy hour is 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with $2 off pitchers, 75 cents off pints and 50 cents off mugs and liquor.
Be the subject of a research project Reporter shares experience that’s available to all students
Darren D’Altorio Daily Kent Stater
Together Protect Peace by Ta Thank Khue, age 15.
My Brother’s Body Was Damaged By the Agent Orange (crayon) by Huýnh Thi Ngoc Trân, age 15.
The Sleep of an Iraqi Child by Huynh Chi Trung, age 15.
Share your creativity with Kent: Get your works of art published Various outlets offered on campus to gain exposure Nicole Hennessy Daily Kent Stater If you are wallowing in soulsucking coursework for mindnumbing subjects and feel the flash of your creativity slowly fading, drawing or writing can be a release. While art is often a solitary hobby, you can share your work with others by getting it published in a few publications around campus. Luna Negra, Kent State’s literary magazine, features poetry, prose, short stories, photography and illustrations. Wick Poetry Center not only hosts guest poets for readings but also provides scholarships for high school and college students and gives students the opportunity to publish chapbooks of their work.
Submit poetry for Peace And War: Vietnamese Children’s Art Become Templates For Poems An illustration by a 15-year-old Vietnamese child depicts a pair of yellow legs against a harsh blue
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“I hope it (the collaboration) opens up people to not only think about the effects of war, but to heal the wounds of war.” NICOLE ROBINSON WICK POETRY OUTREACH COORDINATOR
background. Its caption reads “My Brother ’s Body Was Damaged By the Agent Orange.” Though Huynh Thi Ngoc Tran, the artist of this image, has never lived through war, “If you look at the paintings, you can clearly tell they are still suffering from the effects of war,” said Nicole Robinson, Wick Poetry’s outreach coordinator. Another one of the 60 paintings, which have been chosen from the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, depicts a sleeping child and an exploding city in the background. Its caption reads “The Sleep of an Iraqi Child.” “There’s just this understanding,” Robinson said of the children of Vietnam. “They really do
seek peace at a young age.” Along with local veteran’s healing group Soldier ’s Heart and Kent State art galleries, Wick Poetry Center has posted these images on its Web site, inviting poets to submit their work, which will tour America and Vietnam along with the paintings. “I hope it (the collaboration) opens up people to not only think about the effects of war, but to heal the wounds of war,” Robinson said as she contemplated the implications of Vietnamese paintings accompanied by American text. “We (Americans) are also completely scarred by war.” Robinson hopes this project will act as a bridge between the people of Vietnam and the United States, creating a sense of unity and taking away the boarders of nationalities, which is “more than just a separation by a line on a map.” Five hands, each a different nationality, hold an origami dove, the drawing’s caption reads “Together Protect Peace.” Contact features reporter Nicole Hennessy at nhenness@kent.edu. React to this story and more at
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WHAT YOU CAN DO: Wick Poetry Center 2010 UNDERGRADUATE POETRY COMPETITION A total of $1,750 in scholarships will be awarded for the best poetry submitted by Kent State undergraduates. Entries must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2010. Late entries will not be accepted. Entries should be sent to: Wick Poetry Undergraduate Competition Kent State University PO.Box 5190 Kent, Ohio 44242 Ph: (330) 672-2067 http://dept.kent.edu/wick/ wick/News.html for more information. Submissions: The deadline is May 1, 2010 Luna Negra Respond to a news story in “the form of a poem, prose, short story, illustration, photo, or any other literary outlet you can think of.” Deadline: midnight Feb. 4 Submit to lunanegra113@ gmail.com or in the submission boxes at the entrance of Satterfield Hall.
In a back office on the third f loor of Kent Hal l, Dr. Joh n Gunstad, assistant professor of psychology, is working to make driving safer. St a r t i ng next we ek, Gu nstad will begin a semester-long research project that will illuminate how people are affected by simple distractions — like texting and eating — while driving a car. To conduc t t he r e s e a rc h, Gunstad is calling for 150 student volunteers to participate, allowing them the opportunity to sample something they didn’t know before and think in a way they maybe didn’t think before, he said. There are two parts to the research, Gunstad said. “One part is asking people what type of distractive behaviors they do on a regular basis,” he said. “How often do you text while driving, talk on your cell phone, eat, change your clothes — just to get a baseline of how often these occur.” The second part of the research, wh ich Gu n stad described as the “fun and novel” part, is the driving simulator. I became a lab rat for Gunstad’s research. I buckled into the driving simulator for an experimental run through the roads of distraction. I sat, somewhat comfortably, in the seat of the mock car chassis and slid into position. My feet felt the sensitivity of the chrome gas and break pedals. My sweaty palms tested the steering wheel’s turning radius. I placed my cell phone on the makeshift dashboard. A flat-screen television monitor lit my face in the dim simulation room. On the screen, a pre-PlayStation 3 looking digital neighborhood was waiting for me to navigate it. Gunstad and Lindsay Miller, the study director for the project, stood off to the side, waiting to bombard me with text messages. I hit the gas, accelerating the car to 50 mph. “What’s the speed limit in this part of town?” I asked Gunstad. “Twent y-f ive,” he replied. “The simulator has you moving through a residential neighborhood, to a more highway-like setting, then into a city. It simulates a typical 15-minute commute one would make on a daily basis.” “Can I get a speeding ticket?” I inquired. “Yes, there are police officers,” he said. So, my driving habits — habits that have earned me about seven speeding tickets in my seven-year drivi ng career — were immediately apparent. T he m ac h i ne, wh ic h co st a r ou nd $ 2 5, 0 0 0 f r om g ra nt funding and other money allocated to the psychology department for research, recorded my movements 60 times per second. Every shift of the wheel, touch of the brake, every infraction or perfection was documented. Gunstad said the machine is calibrated to accurately duplicate situations drivers would encounter on the road, from pedestrians crossing city streets, to navigating a construction zone, to the car sliding if the brakes are
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slammed too hard. Buzz. As I exited the residential area and saw a 55-mph speed limit sign, my phone vibrated on the dash. I reached for it. The car veered left. I took a deep breath. “What is your birthday?” the message asked. I flipped my phone open to access the keyboard. The wheel was too far away from my knee to pull one of those crafty knee steering maneuvers. No choice, I had to drive one-handed and type with the other. I replied, drifting from left to right, trying to keep the car in my lane. “Message sent,” I said victoriously, having not killed anyone or driven off the road. I put the phone into my lap. Buzz, another text. Keeping my eyes on the road, I grabbed the phone. “Inbox 100-percent full,” the front screen read, prompting me to delete messages now or later. “Damn, my inbox is full,” I said to Gunstad. “Now I have to select messages to delete, then wait for the text to be delivered, then respond to it.” “Wow. We didn’t take that into consideration,” Miller said. “We’ll have to make sure peoples’ inboxes are free before they start the simulator.” “This is a real-life situation though,” I said. “This happens to people every day, I’m sure.” After more veering, speeding and texting, I slammed head-on into a car that tried to pass a semi in the oncoming lane. A massive crack shot across the flat-screen television. That ride was over. Sophomore Spanish major Steve Larson said a research project like this is interesting to him. “I personally like the idea of understanding our human flaws,” he said. “Learning pushes us to find solutions.” Matt Ingles, sophomore international relations major, said he had to participate in a research study for his general psychology class. “The study I had to do was a waste of my time,” he said. “But this driving study sounds fun. Kill the bastards, sign me up.” Larson said participating in a research study would be enticing if it’s “something worthwhile, not just an experiment with no meaning.” Gu n st ad sa id t he goa l of the research is to present the resea rc h at con ferences a nd have it published in scientific journals. “We’re going to figure out what causes distractions while driving,” Gunstad said. “Then we’re going to find better ways to make people stop doing it.” If the research goes well, more projects are in the future, such as how mixing caffeine with alcohol affects peoples’ risk perception when making the decision to drive.
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Kelley Stoklosa Daily Kent Stater
For those of you who aren’t of age just yet, it can be tricky to find new ways to have fun on the weekends or after classes. Most clubs and bars around town are not open to the under-21 crowd, and let’s face it, there are only so many times you can go to the frats or the Robin Hood. Kent can be a lot of fun if you get creative and know where to look. Below is a list of 21 ways to be entertained without proof of identification.
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The Rathskeller in the Student Center is constantly hosting fun, cheap (sometimes free) events right on campus. In February, the Rathskeller will be showcasing comedian and impersonator Brandon Styles. Keep your eyes open for fliers around campus about other upcoming events. The Robin Hood is open to the 18-and-up crowd on Thursdays. It always has live music, pool and it’s close to campus.
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Lux Nightclub in Akron welcomes women ages 18 and over some nights, but men have to be 21 or older. Obviously this is a problem if any of your guy friends are not 21 yet. Sorry guys, but a girls’ night out is always an option.
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Late night movies at the Kiva are free to students each weekend, usually at 11 p.m. Real Late Reels is a great chance to see movies you may have just missed in the theater. Venture off campus to University Plaza Theater on Cherry Street. On Monday’s, show your student I.D. to see a movie for $5 all day and get free popcorn and drinks.
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Host a fashion manicure/ pedicure party. This slumber party classic is the perfect time
Local non-profit groups help make Kent a better place
Margaret Thompson Daily Kent Stater Many Kent State students today are working for peace, goodwill and global unity. They are making a difference through several on-campus non-profit organizations. This spring they invite you to join them.
TOMS Shoes “It’s so easy … You’re buying a pair of shoes and helping someone,” said Heather Weber, president of Kent State’s TOMS Shoes chapter. The concept behind TOMS Shoes is simple. “You buy a pair of shoes and they donate a pair to children who need them … They are using the capitalist society to help others,” said Danniele Zucker, vice president of Kent State’s TOMS Shoes chapter. The international organization has given away more than 400,000 pairs of shoes to children in need with their unique “One-for-One” concept since it began in 2006. The Kent State chapter recently became a university-recognized group. They have showed the TOMS documentary in the Kiva and have held shirt-decorating parties. This semester they plan on participating in the national “One Day Without Shoes,” where members go barefoot for a day to create awareness about children without shoes. The group meets at 9 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 318 of the Student Center. For more information on how to get involved, check out their Facebook page or e-mail dzucker1@kent.edu.
Invisible Children “I watched the documentary, and it hit me really hard” said Kristin Mulcahy, leader of Kent State’s Invisible Children chapter. Invisible Children exposes the war in northern Uganda through a documentary film. The war between the Ugandan government and militant group the Lord’s Resistance Army has been going on for the past 23 years. Consequently, the children in the nation have never known peace. The organization is working to rebuild schools in Uganda and provide the youth of the nation with the tools to succeed in life. “The reason it is such a great organization is that it doesn’t ask for your money, it asks for you,” Mulcahy said. Kent State’s chapter is in the process of becoming universityrecognized. However, they are planning on playing the documentary in the spring and writing letters to Congress. They are also looking into sleeping on the streets
to raise awareness of the problems in Uganda. For more information check out the Kent State chapter of Invisible Children page on Facebook.
Amnesty International “You are really doing something because you are part of an international organization … you can make a difference,” said Michelle Luscre, Kent State’s leader of Amnesty International. “(Amnesty International) fights to uphold the universal declaration of human rights,” Michelle Luscre said. Luscre has been involved with the human rights organization since high school. Amnesty International has more than 2.2 million members working to spread justice in a wide range of issues. The organization works to recognize human rights in more than 150 countries. In the past, the university’s group has held “Jamnesties,” which are charity concerts to raise support for local non-profit organizations. Members also write “urgent actions” each week to international and national government agencies to express the members’ disapprovals of injustices. The group will be holding an open mic night around Valentine’s Day to raise money for women’s rights. For more information on how to get involved with Kent State’s chapter of Amnesty International, check out their Facebook page or email mluscre@kent.edu.
Relay for Life “It’s a great way to come together for a better cause,” said Ayla Layman, event co-chair of Kent State’s Relay for Life chapter. Relay for Life is a 24-hour walk against cancer. Participants are sponsored to walk in support of research, caregivers, survivors and those battling cancer. Many walk in memory of individuals lost to cancer. In fifth grade, Layman lost her grandmother to cancer. “I know how I felt, and hopefully someone won’t have to go through the pain I did,” she said. Layman and other participants hope to raise more than $80,000 this year for the American Cancer Society. Kent State’s relay will kickoff on Feb. 2, and a benefit concert is planned for the end of March or early April. The walk is planned for April 24 and 25. For more information on how to get involved and participate in this year’s relay, check out www. relayforlife.org/ksu. For more information contact features correspondent Margaret Thompson at mthomp49@kent.edu. React to this story and more at
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You know that sweater sitting in the back of your closet you still haven’t worn? Give it a better life and bring it to a clothing swap party. You and a bunch of friends bring clothes none of you wear anymore, but would probably look nice on someone else, and swap. It’s a great way to clean out your closet and get something new to wear next weekend.
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to unwind and catch up on your friends’ lives.
Video game night is an easy way to get a little competitive with your friends. Whether it be Guitar Hero, World of Warcraft or something a little more old school like Mario Kart, video game night is an easy way to have fun. The Kent Stage downtown is a sometimes overlooked gem among students. This historic stage has hosted hundreds of legends over the years and is a fun way to get familiar with some of the townies. Tickets are reasonably priced and you can walk from campus. Oh, and by the way, Henry Rollins is coming in April. Tickets can be purchased at www.kentstage.org.
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Bowling in Eastway only costs $1 per game and $2 for shoe rental. Plus, it’s right on campus.
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Go for a swim. The indoor pool at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center is open until 10:30 p.m. on Thursdays, 9:30 p.m. on Fridays, and 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
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Head to Rosie’s in Tri-Towers for a burger and fries. The diner is open all night. Grab a booth and watch the interesting characters ordering food at 3 a.m.
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Host a dinner party. Have each person attending come up with a recipe, then get together and try your hand at cooking an actual meal. You’ll have so much fun laughing at the varying degree of cooking skills that no one will notice if the food turns out poorly. You can even go as far as to choose a theme for the party, such as black and white or Mardi Gras.
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Have a movie night. Bring out old favorites such as The Notebook, Zoolander or even old Disney movies. Pop some popcorn and enjoy!
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Get in bed. OK, now this isn’t what you think. When was the last time you went to bed early just because? Exactly, no one gets enough sleep these days, so one Friday, make a plan to get your full eight hours and not sleep until noon. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of other opportunities in the future
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Arts and crafts night is a great way to brighten up those boring white walls in the dorms. Have a bunch of friends paint, draw or color on large sheets of paper that can then be hung up as art.
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Break out Monopoly and Scrabble for board game
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Kent sporting events are usually free to students and happening all the time on campus. Go out and support your fellow students.
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Ice skating: $3 with your Flashcard at the Ice Arena. $2.50 for skate rental. The joy you will get from watching your friends try to skate: priceless.
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Have your own dance party. You don’t need some club to tell you if you can bust a move or not. All you need is an iPod and a decent amount of floor space and you have yourself a dance party.
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Firefly Lounge in downtown Kent is a hookah bar that is open to ages 18 and over and provides a chill atmosphere to hang out with friends. Contact features correspondent Kelley Stoklosa at kstoklos@kent.edu.
Staying active after high school Hobbies such as band, choir and acting can be continued
Allison Smith Daily Kent Stater As you walk down the hall of the Music and Speech Building, you can hear familiar tunes floating from the room where the Flasher Brass, the band that plays at basketball games, practices. When you open the door, a wall of the brass version of “I’ve Got a Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas hits you. Each student is focused intently on his or her music. As the song ends, the absorbed students’ faces quickly change from focused to smiling and laughing. The atmosphere changes, the musicians joke around and talk about what they need to work on in the piece. Despite the casual atmosphere, you can tell these musicians have a mutual respect for one another. They are really more than friends — they’re a family.
Get involved: Amy Wooley said joining the marching band her freshman year at Kent State really helped her feel more at home. “You’re so used to doing it in high school that it’s like you want to do it in college because you want to have something that you know you can do,” the sophomore music education major said. “It’s not going to be like getting dropped into a psychology class and not having any idea what to do. You have that one thing that you’re very much certain that you’re going to be OK at.” Wooley said she made a lot of new friends in the first week of marching band. She said the marching band plays at orientation, and they all wore the same shirts so they could identify each other. “It’s kind of like a safety blanket. You walk around and you’re like, ‘Oh I know these people so I don’t feel so empty and alone at this school,’ kind of a thing, which is really important,” Wooley said. “I have the best friends that I’ve ever met in my entire life in these bands.” Brian Abrams, senior music education major, said he thinks getting involved with performing arts clubs like Flasher Brass is important for students. “You get involved in a lot of different aspects on campus,” Abrams said. “It adds another layer onto that, another extracurricular. Adding another dynamic, I guess, to the normal student experience.” Wooley said students don’t have to be music majors to join Flasher Brass or the marching band. “A lot of music majors do it just for the experience, but we have tons of people who aren’t
JESSICA KANALAS | DAILY KENT STATER Members of the Men’s Chorus practice for their upcoming performances.
majors,” she said. “Just to continue their hobby, their high school passion.” “I’d say at least 50 percent aren’t music majors,” Abrams added. Abrams said playing for Flasher Brass is more than just playing in a band. “It’s also about the social identity that we create with each other, “ he said. “You make a lot of new friends and we become like a family.”
How to get involved in the performing arts: Band: Scott Curfman, the director of athletic bands at Kent State, said students can find information about joining a band on campus at the band Web site, http:// dept.kent.edu/band/ksumgf/ mgf.htm. “We have jazz bands, we have concert bands, we have a marching band,” Curfman said. “All of them you earn credit to take them as courses, however none of them create an overload.” Curfman said music organizations are credit classes that are also activities. He said the students spent a lot of the time and energy learning the skills in high school, and they are cashing in on those skills at Kent State. “It’s a very comfortable atmosphere,” Curfman said. “The students have people to go to the games with, so that’s a big part of it. Plus, there’s an opportunity for artistic expression.”
Choir: Singing in choirs is another musical opportunity for students to participate in. Scott MacPherson, the director of choral activities at Kent State, said students don’t have to be a music major to sing in a choir. “Our groups are open to any students of any background or any major so you don’t have to
be a music major to be in any one of our specific ensembles,” MacPherson said. He said three of the choirs are non-auditioned groups: the Kent Chorus, Men’s Chorus and Women’s Chorus. Students interested in those groups would just register on FlashLine and show up at the first practice. “The director of that group would give them a voice placement hearing,” MacPherson said. “It’s not an audition, they would vocalize just to see what their top and bottom range would be in order to place them in the proper voice part in the choir.” MacPherson said the other two choirs, the Kent Chorale and Ars Nova are audition-only, but being a music major is not required. “One of the things that makes students most nervous about participating is, ‘Do I have to know how to read music?’” MacPherson said. “Although it helps to be able to read music to a certain extent, it’s not a requirement of the non-audition groups simply because we believe that we can teach the music.” MacPherson said students benefit from joining clubs like choir. “The main benefit is, likely students who don’t major in music, they likely sang in choir, often times, in middle school and high school,” he said. “Sadly, a number of people just think, ‘Well I don’t have time to participate,’ or ‘I can’t, I’m not good enough to get in.’ There’s this illusion out there that you have to be a music major, so I hope I’ve made it clear that you don’t.”
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“If somebody really wants to take a class, they can. All they need to do is call us,” Stillings said. “We serve the majors first, and then we open the classes up to non-majors if they don’t have a prerequisite.” She said another way to get involved is through a student organization. These organizations include the Theatre Roundtable, the Students Striving for the Enhancement of Technical Theatre, Kent Dance Association, the Student Dance Education Organization, the Black Theatre Association and the Portage County Players. “All of those meet regularly,” Stillings said. “There’s a student organization call board down the hall right across from our green room. And they’re all meeting within the next couple of weeks.” She said for students who want to perform, the shows are not restricted to theatre majors. Last year’s “Rent” cast had a nonmajor in a leading role. “The auditions are open to any university student,” Stillings said. “For the fall shows, they’ll be the first two days of classes in the fall semester, and for the spring shows, the auditions are usually held the Sunday, Monday, Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving.” She said the last way for a student to get involved is to call and say they want to volunteer and where. Stillings will put them in contact with a student or faculty member who is in charge of the area the student wishes to participate in. “For example, this coming Saturday is a big paint call, so anybody who likes to paint scenery can come,” Stillings said. “We’ll be working all day on Saturday.”
There are a number of ways to get involved with theater arts at Kent State, said Cynthia Stillings, Contact features reporter director of the School of Theatre Allison Smith and Dance. at asmith75@kent.edu. She said there are classes that are for theatre and dance majors, but are usually open to non- React to this story and more at majors as well. Kentwired.com
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Style Eye on Kent There are two important times of the year that any fashionista (or fashionisto) eagerly looks forward to: Fashion Week. This is the time when designers show their new collection on the runway. It indicates what’s “in” for the season. Milan, Italy, just wrapped up its fashion week. Alexander McQueen is known for his outside-the-box, headturning collections. This season, his menswear collection was, how shall I put this? Very perplexing. His collection is entirely printed with an all-over obscure design, which includes suits, shoes and even ski masks. It was more of a thinking process than a runway show, but then again, that’s McQueen being his usual subversive self. On a slightly different note, if you want to see a different approach, check out Ermenegildo Zegna. In fact, I encourage you to. Zegna’s aesthetic approach is unlike any other designer. It’s so simple. Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Sophistication is exactly what Zegna brought to the runway. His collection waves goodbye to casual Fridays. His Fall/Winter 2010/2011 collection is all about the suit. This includes brilliantly tailored, double-breasted blazers; gray flannel suits; fitted trousers and rich cashmere ties. It’s all so effortlessly chic. Simplicity brings great style. I continue my journey in New York City as I scout the streets in search of style, which of course, was not difficult. Piper Marshall of Manhattan is this week’s Style Eye.
Remah Doleh What does Style mean to you? It’s all about being comfortable. It is always a balance between different things. You can’t take yourself too seriously. Do you believe New York is the most stylish city? I think it’s one of the very few places where people use style as a form of self-expression. It’s very prevalent.
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(Exactly! Style, as many people do not seem to realize, is a form of self-expression. It distinguishes who you are and separates you from the next person. Style plays such an enormous role in our lives; it serves as the frontier for inspiration.) Explain what you’re wearing. I’m wearing white Hush Puppies paired with black cashmere tights. I don’t know if you can see, but under my jacket I am wearing a jumper, it’s a dress that is turned backwards, by Electric Feathers (a Brooklynbased company). I’m also wearing a vintage faux fur jacket. Contact Style Eye columnist Remah Doleh at rdoleh@kent.edu. React to this story and more at
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PHOTO COURTESY OF REMAH DOLEH