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in additional people,” Roberts said. “We’ll work continually until the event is cleaned up.” The city of Kent issued a parking ban yesterday morning and will continue the ban until the winter storm is over. “If you’re dealing with a truck carrying several tons of salt, plus the weight of the truck, plus another ton and a half for the plow blade, and you’re trying to drive on ice and salt, you don’t want a target in front of you,” Roberts said. If a vehicle is parked so the trucks can’t plow the street efficiently, then the police department tries to find the owner. In worst-case scenarios, the car is towed.
Residence hall students may now order university or OhioLink books off of FlashLine to be picked up at their main residence hall desk. The residence hall delivery service began at the beginning of the semester while departmental office delivery began in the middle of October last year. Cindy Kristof, head of access services and associate professor, said residence hall delivery was added in response to the success of department and office deliveries. “Users responded to it enthusiastically,” Kristof said about department office delivery. According to Kristof, all deliveries have run smoothly so far. The university delivers about 20 items a day to departments and residence halls. The delivery service was an idea brought from James Bracken, dean of University Libraries. Bracken worked at Ohio State University and came to Kent State in August 2010. Department office book delivery is available to anyone who can receive a package at the office. Residence hall book delivery is available in all halls. When one wishes to check out a book through the university website, you have the option of clicking on a scroll down menu and clicking “Kent – departmental office/dorm” and then clicking the appropriate place you want your book delivered. “People are excited about it,” Kristof said. “Kent is a hilly campus. It’s a cold campus. Delivery is a nice option.” Kristof also said that other schools like Ohio State University have the book delivery program and Kent is excited to now utilize it. Kimberly Macon, clerical coordinator of Twin Towers and Eastway Center, said there haven’t been too many residence hall deliveries yet. “There has been one or two books,” Macon said. “It works the same way normal mail does in residence halls. You get a pink slip in your mail box, and you come pick it up.” Books are usually delivered by golf cart once a day. To return the item, students and faculty need to drop the book back off at any of the book returns at the library. Students and faculty have the option to return the item via campus mail but do so at their own risk. “I haven’t gotten anything yet, but I might use it,” said Neal Neuberger, freshman visual communication design major. Neuberger said it’s a good idea, but he doesn’t usually check out books from the library. “We hope this gets people reading,” Kristof said. “Ordering books is now as easy as ordering pizza.”
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Cassandra Beck is the library reporter
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Ryan Matricardi, Ryan Kraus, Justin Levay, and Greg Martinis warm themselves on a vent next to Olson Hall on Tuesday. “I think this snow day was a fluke,” said Martinis, sophomore visual communication design major.
SNOWPOCALYPSE WINTER STORM COMES WITH A VENGEANCE Christine Morgan
Cmorga20@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Tuesday’s snow day gave students a chance to catch up on sleep and skip the exams they’ve been dreading. As the winter storm brews, students said they hope there will be more snow days to come. “If we had no school (Wednesday) that would give me even more time to study,” said Tilea Ford, a freshman finance major. “I was excited because I have a lot of exams due.” Jacob Gray, junior journalism major, walked to his first class at 3:15 p.m. and noticed the campus streets were empty. “I was walking to class, and I was unaware that classes were canceled,” Gray said. “I noticed that there was nobody around, and I thought some-
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thing was weird. Now I’m going to walk back to my dorm and get something to eat.” See SNOW, Page 4
Kent urges residents to stay indoors Allison Smith
asmith75@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater When inclement weather threatens the city of Kent, all officials can do is wait to see what happens, said Eugene Roberts, director of the Public Service Department. “We, right now, are kind of in a holding pattern like everybody is, until what comes, comes,” he said. The city is ready to deal with fallen trees and power lines and, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, six salt trucks were on the roads. “In the event that we need more staff, because six trucks are not enough to keep up, then we’ll call
Egypt crowds unmoved by Mubarak’s vow not to run
Hadeel Al-Shalchi Sarah El Deeb Associated Press
CAIRO — President Hosni Mubarak defied a quarter-million protesters demanding he step down immediately, announcing Tuesday he would serve out the last months of his term and “die on Egyptian soil.” He said he would not seek re-election, but that did not calm the public fury as clashes erupted
between his opponents and supporters. The 82-year-old Mubarak, who has ruled the country for nearly three decades, offered little protesters had sought after a dramatic day in which a quarter-million Egyptians staged their biggest demonstration yet. And he insisted he wouldn’t have sought a fifth term in September even if the protests had never happened. Mubarak’s halfway concession — an end to his rule seven months down the road — threatened to inflame frustra-
tion and anger among protesters, who have been peaceful in recent days but have made clear they will not end their unprecedented week-old wave of demonstrations until he is out. Soon after his speech, clashes erupted between protesters and government supporters in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, and gunshots were heard, according to footage by Al-Jazeera television. The speech was immediately derided by protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square. Watching his speech on a giant
T V, p r o t e s t ers booed and waved their shoes over their heads at his image in a sign of contempt. “Go, go, go! We are not leaving until he leaves,” they chanted. One man screamed,
“He doesn’t want to say it, he doesn’t want to say it.” In the 10-minute address, Mubarak appeared somber but spoke firmly and without an air of defeat. He said he would serve out the rest of his term working “to accomplish the necessary steps for the peaceful transfer of power.” He said he will carry out amendments to rules on presidential elections.
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Amanda Welly, sophomore educational interpreter major, shows how to use the new facebook tutoring service on Monday. This service can be used by students to find a tutor to help them. Since the service launched at Kent State last summer, more than 300 students showed interest in becoming a tutor, but Pringle said 101 tutors are currently registered. Recently, the university mailed letters to students on the dean’s list to see if they would be interested in tutoring. “We cannot quite screen (the tutors), which is why they aren’t certified,” Hamberg said. “But at least by looking at the dean’s list we can tell that they have the knowledge to do it.” The website also has a five-star rating system where students can rate the experience with each individual tutor. “It’s a good quality-control element,” Hamberg said. Students interested in tutoring, but not becoming a certified tutor, are still welcome to be a part of the website. Ashley Field, sophomore justice studies major, is a tutor through TMS. She received
a letter from Kent State during winter break, conducted a phone orientation and now tutors for the service. “This is just something if someone needed me and our schedules worked out, I could make an extra $10 an hour,” Field said. “It just seemed like the simplest, time efficient way to make a few extra dollars on the side.” Field said she tutors courses within her major because there are not a lot of opportunities for justice studies tutoring at Kent State. Fieldman said the Academic Success Center covers many subjects to be tutored, but they financially cannot tutor every subject on campus, which is where TMS comes in. “We’re kind of the extension of (Academic Success Center),” Fieldman said. Jill Glennon, sophomore geology major, struggled to find a chemistry
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Cmorga20@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Despite the winter chill, now is the time for students to begin networking and searching for their summer internship, according to the Career Services Center. Ann Motayar, director of Career Services Center, said she encourages students to start preparing for internships early and avoid common mistakes. Cara Schmauch, freshman athletic training major, has already started preparing for her future. “In high school, I was in a two-year program for athletic training,” Schmauch said. “It’s nice because we shadowed professionals in the field. It was cool to network with the people who might hire you in the future.” Motayar said internships are the best way employers hire prospective employees. “Students should always, if they are ready, be looking for an internship experience that connects with their long-term career goals, but any student job is a great way to build skills,” Motayar said. Motayar suggests some tips students should do now to prepare for their summer internship, which may lead to their future career. “A résumé that stands out has to be in
mint condition,” Motayar said. “Ideally, you would tailor your résumé to your desired position. Get your documents in order and practice your interviewing skills. Find a job that will match what your long-term career goals are.” Motayar said the biggest complaint she hears from employers is students who walk into the interview without any prior knowledge about their prospective employer. “Researching employers is really critical,” Motayar said. “Students need to do their homework before going into an interview, otherwise they don’t think you take them seriously or there isn’t a level of commitment.” Carla Owens, associate director of Career Services, said that statistics report almost 70 percent of job hires are a result of networking. She said a job search and internship search have their differences but share some similarities. “Students may have a major, but they don’t know what they can do with their major,” Owens said. “Both students in search of an internship or job must narrow down what they ultimately want, but it’s obviously more critical for the person soon to graduate.” Owens said the skills employers look for haven’t changed much. “We are finding that what employers are looking for hasn’t changed from year to year,” Owens said. “Interpersonal skills are critical, whether that be verbal or written. Employers are looking for people with very strong values and ethical behavior.”
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Schmauch said the program she did in high school taught her skills that make class material in college a review. “I would totally recommend getting involved early because it helps you so much more,” Schmauch said. “Even as a freshman, I understand what my teachers are saying because I already know what they are talking about.” Christine Morgan is a student affairs reporter.
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Students stuck lounging around their homes and residence halls this winter should consider volunteering with United Way, said Pamela Beals, director of volunteer services. Beals, who works for the Summit County branch, said there are more than 20 volunteer opportunities available for students in the northeast Ohio region. Students are United Way’s most active volunteer population, Beals said. She said this is most likely because students are required to do the work for school. Beals said volunteering is beneficial for college students, in particular, because it can help students when they apply for scholarships or jobs. “It’s good to post volunteer jobs on résumés,” Beals said. “Though it’s not paid work, it’s good to show the experience.” Beals said organizations affiliated with United Way look for longterm volunteers more often, but she said there are a few one-day events in need of volunteers. There are different opportunities with the Portage County branch. Lorie Fields, information and referral specialist for the United Way of Portage County, said there is a need for students to volunteer with FUNDEC, Big Brothers and Sisters and other organizations. “I think any project linked to our agency sites where students can get hands-on volunteer experience through the program can benefit
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them,” said Steve Kleiber, president of the Portage County branch. Kleiber said the branch is tightly linked with Kent State. At the university, the campaigns are run year-round with the help of the KSU United Way Chapter. Beals said to visit uwportage.org or uwsummit.org to find volunteer opportunities. Megan Wilkinson is a general assignment reporter
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SUMMARY: Kent State will be creating a recruitment center in India. This addition will bring fresh faces, culture and much needed income to our increasingly diverse campus.
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ent State recently announced that it will build a recruitment center in India. This new addition will be a great cultural outreach for the university, further raising its status as a top international university. With around 1.3 billion people living in India, there is a huge market for culturally diverse and intelligent students. There are more English speakers in India than in the United States, one of the many reasons why President Lefton thinks the creation of a recruitment center is a great idea. The university has already done a great job drawing culturally diverse students to Kent from countries all over the world.
Walking down the esplanade, one can see students from a handful of races and countries strolling to class. There can never be too much diversity on this campus. With the creation of an Indian recruiting center, the percentage of international students will rise even more. There is so much American students can learn from international students. Many cultures all over the world are incredibly different from our own, and in the midst of our busy, technology-filled lives, students tend to forget that. The cultures of the world have so much to offer, including new and interesting foods, styles, religions and most importantly, knowledge.
Money is on the minds of faculty and students all over the university. A new recruitment facility in India would bring in countless new students and income into the university. The creation of a Kent State facility in India will offer interesting opportunities for American students as well. Current students enrolled in the fashion, business or CCI programs will have the opportunity to spend a semester in India to pursue their degrees. Studying abroad, especially in a country so diverse and different as India, is the chance of a lifetime for students. The above editorial is the consensus opinion of the Daily Kent Stater editorial board whose members are listed to the left.
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DID YOU KNOW? On this day in 1887, Groundhog Day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, is celebrated for the first time at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Penn. According to tradition, if a groundhog comes out of its hole on this day and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather; no shadow means an early spring. — History.com
LETTER TO THE EDITOR As a gay man, there are few things I find more infuriating than over-generalizations in the context of my sexual orientation. Assumptions by the general public concerning everything from the way I act to how I dress are based on some preconceived notion that homosexual men are merely flamboyant-acting, sexually promiscuous fashion-mongers who concern themselves with little more than getting drunk, getting laid, and getting paid in-between; unfortunately, it is this very image that “Fusion” the self-proclaimed “gay magazine” on Kent campus perpetuates. Contradicting its namesake, “Fusion” does not seem like much of a blend of LGBTQ issues, (and one can certainly sense the deficiency of a “Fusion” of straight-based issues) but rather a crass, and at times, vulgar depiction of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer culture in, what one could argue, is some of the harshest light conceivable. Some of the articles in the latest issue of “Fusion” include a cover story concerned expressly with a gay man who happens to identify with a sub-culture that is known to participate in role-play (in varying degrees of sexual and non-sexual contact) as animal personas. This, along with the publishing of an incredibly offensive “Gay Dictionary,” which includes some of the most socially uncouth phrases I have ever encountered (which are not, on the whole, associated exclusively with the Gay Community) caused me to take pause and reflect on this very question: Does “Fusion” take itself seriously, and if not, why does it exist? In issues past, “Fusion” has dedicated whole feature articles to bars, mixed-drink menus, sexually promiscuous individuals, and “Fag hags” (to quote a phrase) while neglecting much relevant content. When I first came to Kent State University three years (five issues) ago, I was unimpressed by the content and quality of the publication. To this day, I cannot say
much has changed in the way of my opinion. I remarked to a friend of mine that the magazine was a “rag” of a publication; a sensationalized gossipdriven enterprise and, to this day, that statement remains, in my opinion, true. Colloquially referred to as “that gay magazine” by members of its own staff, no less, “Fusion” already has a reputation for catering solely to a gay readership (albeit a small one), and it is no wonder why; the magazine in all of its digital glory is accessible online at www.thatgaymagazine.com. Even though the decision to put the publication’s web-presence at such a categorical URL was the choice of a party who is no longer with the publication and not the current editorial board, one could argue that the continued misuse of such a potentially effective tool for communication between the LGBTQ community and potential advocacy is irresponsible at best. The interests of the magazine today are negligent of the very concept of “fusing” culture. Instead, it seems that much of the content in the publication is alienating in some way to people who are not already a part of, or advocates to the G (and sometimes LBTQ) community. I hesitantly write LGBTQ because, as expressed, I find the content of “Fusion” to be concerned almost expressly with a very skewed, distorted “version” of the gay community. I have often found that other components of diversity are lacking and/or have not been expressed in a pertinent manner. Needless to say, I have been disappointed, yet again. — Nicholas Sinatra
I’m a Mormon Well, I’m not. But someone is. Someone with a YouTube account no less. Their handle is “Mormon.” Mormon must have been there at the inception of YouTube – no mormon_69, mormonheartbieber1991 or i_am_brandon_flowers for this guy. Now, either Mormon acquired some of that early YouTube stock, or he has another means of acquiring wealth (Time magazine estimated the wealth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be around $30 billion in 1997. The Church hasn’t released any financial information since 1959) because he paid to have his video upgraded to a “Featured Video” on YouTube. You know, the out of context video that’s on top of the related videos that makes you wonder how it got there until you realize it has a slightly deeper shade of gray around it, one of those. I usually don’t bother with these videos, but I will click on anything promising a video of an attractive soccer mom. Add to that the alluring title: “…and I’m a Mormon” and you’ve sold me. I now wanted to learn. I clicked it. Before I describe the video, I’ll describe what I knew about the Church of Latter-day Saints before the video. It has been lampooned on South Park, it allows polygamy—
James Sherman or doesn’t and it has provided Bill Paxton a starring vehicle on HBO. These all sound like ideas spouted from the audience of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” rather than an organized religion. Now, the video is a profile on Rochelle, a self-described redheaded Texan wife and mom, and her family, which includes an adopted special needs child. She narrates and explains that it’s difficult raising a family with special needs kids. It includes shots of the family minivan packed full of kids and them running on a track at the Special Olympics. The video is as coherent as a Levitra ad. Are they selling us handicapped kids? I’m not sure. I am sure that the producers of this video didn’t skimp on the production value. At one point it looked
like I was watching a Wes Anderson movie as caped children strolled down the foliage filled suburban sidewalk. Perhaps the creepiest part of the video is when Rochelle says “I didn’t necessarily imagine that my family would look the way it does, but it’s really very rewarding.” What does that mean? Are you talking about the physical appearance of your kids? It sounds like something you say nervously when a gun is being held to your head. Something seems… off about this whole thing. Any time a group says, “It’s OK; we’re normal! Come join us!” beware. You don’t hire Roger Deakins to DP your two-minute mini-film to tell people “everything’s fine.” It’s just creepy. Mormons are just normal people with normal problems. OK. Thanks for the public service announcement. There are other videos on Mormon’s channel, but I think I get what they’re trying to say: “No one has ever changed their religious beliefs based on a two minute video, ever. And they never ever will, so watch us waste this money.” Got it. James Sherman is a junior newspaper journalism major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater.
Abortion rights and the pursuit of happiness On the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize abortion, President Barack Obama stated, “The government should not intrude on private family matters… On this anniversary, I hope that we will recommit ourselves more broadly to ensuring that our daughters have the same rights, the same freedoms and the same opportunities as our sons to fulfill their dreams.” What Obama doesn’t seem to understand is that one’s right to the pursuit of happiness must have its limits. Pursuing happiness shouldn’t include the violent removal and disposal of a fetus like trash. According to Obama, the government has no right to intrude on what he considers to be “private family matters,” yet somehow it’s perfectly fine for the government to take responsibility for educating our children about sex, instead of leaving that task to the parents. Furthermore, his use of the expression “fulfill their dreams” in that context sends chills down my spine. Obama is essentially saying that it’s acceptable to kill innocent children rather than take personal responsibility for the
Sarahbeth Caplin life that one “oops” can create. For a man who has daughters himself, it’s downright disturbing that he would use the expression “fulfill their dreams” as an inspirational catchphrase in a speech about keeping abortion legal. Babies are not a handicap or a punishment, yet Obama makes them out to be the worst thing that can ever happen to a teenage girl. Why not encourage young girls to “fulfill their dreams” by exposing the lie that saying no to sex will make them prudes? Why not promote “fulfilling their dreams” by teaching them to stand up against peer pressure to have sex? Why must they “fulfill their dreams” by exercising the so-called right to dispose of their children
simply because they are inconvenient? The government needs to make up its mind on what “private matters” actually means. There used to be a time when sex was considered a private, personal matter that was no one’s business except the people who chose to have it. Now it’s simply a given that “everyone is doing it.” It doesn’t make any sense to organize programs that impose societal norms about sex, but then insist that abortion is a “private matter.” The pursuit of one’s happiness should not be so great that innocent beings must pay with their lives. President Obama’s poorly selected catchphrase should not be used to justify a violent means to an extremely selfish end. Aborting a child for cramping their mother’s dreams is like demanding my innocent neighbor to compensate me if I get robbed so I can reach my dream of becoming a billionaire. Sarahbeth Caplin is a senior English major and a columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at scaplin@kent.edu.
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SNOW Snowpocalypse winter storm comes with a vengeance D a n n y P a r k e r, f re s h m a n exploratory major, and McKenzie Jones, sophomore architecture major, enjoyed their snow day in the Student Center. “I was overjoyed to hear there was a snow day because I could finally sleep in,” Parker said. “I’m up early every day for class, so it feels good. Tonight, I’m going to cuddle up with my teddy bear and watch ‘The Hangover,’ ‘Blow’ and ‘Pineapple Express.’” Jones said she enjoyed the day off but wished it happened on one of her busier days. “I mean, I kind of wish it was on a Monday or Wednesday because those are my big days,” From Page 1
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Jones said. “I only have one class today, but I’m still pretty excited about it.” Kaylee Bryan, freshman early childhood education major, told her roommate, MacKenzie Serra, freshman nutrition and food major, the snow day news. “I was excited because I had a chemistry exam, and it’s my worst subject,” Serra said. “I was getting ready to go to class, and my roommate told me that we had no class.” Bryan said she was eager to catch up on some much needed sleep. “I was really excited because I was so tired,” Bryan said. “I was just so happy that I could just go back to bed. I slept until noon today. I’m probably going to finish up some homework and work out a little bit.” Sarah Kulp, sophomore premarketing major, said she was annoyed with the snow day
because she missed important review sessions. “I thought it was kind of stupid because it was nice outside,” Kulp said. “I was mad that I missed my classes. I was supposed to have two review sessions, but I’m still having the tests on Thursday. I think it’s fine outside — the sidewalks are plowed and I don’t know why we even had a snow day.” Vince Milluzzi, junior physics major, said he enjoyed his day off playing pool with one of his friends in the Student Center. Milluzzi said he planned to enjoy his time off while it lasted. “I slept in three hours more than usual,” Milluzzi said. “I’m just going relax and finish some homework. I’m going to enjoy the time off while I still have it.”
bolstered the work shift in preparation for the weather. “All our people are all on call at all times, so if we need to bring additional officers out, we could just call and have them come out,” Dunbar said. Dunbar said he hopes people will be extra cautious and have had ample preparation for the storm. “If they have to come out, be extra cautious and drive slower,” he said. “If you don’t have to come out, then stay at home. Less traffic and less opportunities for things to happen.” Dunbar said to call in someone stuck in a ditch rather than pull over to help, unless the person looks like he or she is in peril and needs immediate assistance. “Sometimes if you stop, and you park your car along the edge, you can’t get completely off the road because of the con-
ditions. That becomes a hazard,” he said. “Plus, you standing out there becomes a danger for yourself, too.” Roberts said the city salt trucks always plow emergency routes first and then focus on the secondary roads. He said no one should be on the roads unless it’s an emergency. “All counties in Ohio have the ability to declare stage one, two and three of emergencies for weather,” he said, “but if it gets too bad, they can actually order everybody off the streets.” In the event of a power outage, Roberts said, don’t wait until the last minute, but call for assistance. “You just hunker down and get through it,” he said. “If you don’t have to go out, don’t.”
Christine Morgan is the student affairs reporter.
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EQYPT Egypt crowds unmoved by Mubarak’s vow not to run Mubarak, a former air force commander, vowed not to flee the country. “This is my dear homeland ... I have lived in it, I fought for it and defended its soil, sovereignty and interests. On its soil I will die. History will judge me and all of us.” His speech came after a visiting envoy of President Barack Obama told Mubarak that his time in office was running out. Frank Wisner, a respected former U.S. ambassador to Egypt who is a friend of the Egyptian president, made clear to
Mubarak that it is the U.S. “view that his tenure as president is coming to a close,” according to an administration official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the delicacy of the ongoing diplomacy. The United States has been struggling to find a way to ease Mubarak out of office while maintaining stability in Egypt, a key ally in the Mideast that has a 30-year-old peace treaty with Israel and has been a bulwark against Islamic militancy. Mubarak would be the second Arab leader pushed from office by a popular uprising in the history of the modern Middle East, following the ouster last month of the president of Tunisia — another North African nation. The U.S. ambassador in Cairo,
Margaret Scobey, spoke by telephone Tuesday with Nobel Peace laureate Mohamed ElBaradei, the embassy said. ElBaradei, a pro-democracy advocate and one of the opposition’s most prominent leaders, has taken a key role in formulating the movement’s demands for Mubarak to step down and allow a transitional government paving the way for free elections. There was no immediate word on what he and Scobey discussed. Tuesday’s protest marked a dramatic escalation that organizers said aims to drive Mubarak out by Friday. In a single day, the protesters’ numbers multiplied more than tenfold, with more than a quarter-million people flooding into Tahrir, or Liberation, Square.
ENJOYING the day off
Allison Smith is the city editor.
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TOP: Abby Bradford, freshman exploratory major, plays with a dog, Daisy, who is owned by Liam Rogers, a Theodore Roosevelt High School senior with early admission to Kent State, behind Taylor Hall in the snow on Tuesday. The snow day was Kent State’s first of the spring semester. BOTTOM: Three students from Stanton Middle School, Drew Anderson, 12, Jon Anderson, 14, and Allison Paino, 14, go sledding in front of Cartwright Hall on Tuesday. This was the first snow day for students in the Kent City School District this semester.
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THE “WORK” BENCH Rachel Jones
rjones62@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Seven games into its MidAmerican Conference schedule, the Kent State men’s basketball team found the winning combination that could unlock another MAC Championship. “For the last couple of games, we’ve been playing the same eight players,” said junior forward Justin Greene. “I think the rotation is doing well.” Kent State coach Geno Ford said the 8-man rotation the team has settled into is bringing points from both the starters and the bench players. “Depth is a huge key,” Ford said. “Right now, we feel like we have six starters, but anytime you can get that many points off guys off the bench, it’s a good thing. We’re not going to change that anytime soon.” Sitting with a three-way tie in the MAC East, the Flashes (14-7, 5-2 MAC) don’t need to make any changes. But Ford is expecting junior guard Carlton Guyton to change his playing style. “(Ford)’s always on me about being more aggressive,” Guyton said. “He’s given me that extra thing to work for, which is a big freedom.” Wi t h a s u s p e n s i o n i n December that kept the guard off the court for a month, Guyton said it was tough sitting out that long. Right now, his main goal is to get back into his rhythm. “(Guyton) is a very unselfish kid,” Greene said. “When he gets a few games under his belt, he’ll be able to get more aggressive and start playing the way he used to play.” Ford said unselfish players do make teams more successful, but the players have
to make sure they do not just let other people take the ball from them. “When you have guys who are talented and unselfish, it’s the unselfishness that’s going to get wins,” Ford explained. “But you teeter on what’s unselfish and what’s just not aggressive.” Straddling that seesaw of unselfishness and non-aggressiveness, Guyton said he will try to be more aggressive to help out the team. “I’m perfectly fine with my role – as long as we’re winning,” Guyton said with a laugh. “As long as I’m staying aggressive and making shots, things will be rolling.” Thanks to veterans like Greene and senior guard Rod Sherman, the Flashes have been able to maintain a tie with Buffalo (13-6, 5-2 MAC) and Bowling Green (10-11, 5-2 MAC) for the top spot in the MAC East. After scoring 20 points against Toledo on Jan. 30, Greene earned the title of MAC East Player of the Week on Monday. This marks Greene’s fifth title this season, which is a school record. Tacking on his three POW awards from last season, Greene also earned a record for most awards in a career. Just as Greene makes his mark in the MAC, the bench players are making their marks on the Flashes. “Guys who were playing a few minutes here and there are making significant contributions,” Ford said. “(Freshman forward) Mark Henniger is getting better. (Senior center) Justin Manns gave us some good things (against Toledo).” And if the bench continues to work hard, Greene said the team has a shot at getting the highest seed at the end of the season.
Flashes seek 16th home win against Eastern Michigan Matt Lofgren
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After his suspension in December, junior guard Carlton Guyton is looking to get back in his rhythm. Guyton is shooting 39 percent from behind the arc, while averaging 11.7 points per game.
“Coming (into the season), we had a lot of new guys, and it takes a while for new guys to get into the groove,” Greene said. “They’re doing a great
job, so hopefully they can continue at that speed.” Rachel Jones is the men’s basketball reporter.
After the Kent State women’s basketball team suffered its second straight road loss to Toledo (66-53) on Saturday, the Flashes turn to their bench for added help on the offensive end of the floor. Being close to dormant in last Wednesday’s overtime win over Ball State, Kent State (15-5, 6-2 MAC) needed to see more production out of its role players on the bench. The team saw that improvement Saturday when the bench added a strong 15 points. Led by senior center Ellie Shields’ 10 points, her efforts helped relieve pressure off some of the starters who have been struggling lately. The bench has been effective most of the season, with s o m e ro u g h p e r f o r m a n c e s mixed in, but has found success when the team overall shoots a higher percentage. After a rough first half Saturday, in which the Flashes shot 28 percent from the floor, s e v e r a l a d j u s t m e n t s w e re made and the team improved to shoot 56.2 percent in the second. “In the second half, it did feel like there was a change in how we played by looking for and finding open looks and knocking them down,” Shields said. “It felt like a good change and
something we can build on.” A s i d e f ro m t h e re d h o t scoring attack from senior forward Taisja Jones, the Flashes’ starters have made just 16 of their last 59 shots, adding to the stress of this MAC West stretch. The role of the starters also needs to improve if the Flashes want to continue their winning ways. With Jones, on the other hand, the Flashes are getting some much needed points in order to get key MAC wins. Her hot hand will be needed if the team wants to beat an improved Eastern Michigan team at home on Wednesday. Another tough test facing Kent State will be the fact that the two teams share a 6-2 MAC record. Coming off a win over Miami, the Eagles are a complete team with three players that average double figures. The Flashes will have a real test in guarding one of the MAC’s toughest all-around players, Tavelyn James, who averages 17.6 points a game; a test that the Flashes defense will need to make up for after faltering against Toledo. The game will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the M.A.C. Center as the Flashes look to make it 16 straight home wins as they take on the Eagles. Matt Lofgren is the women’s basketball reporter.
No. 12 in the nation, Kent State gymnastics team often overlooked Tyler Goddard
tgoddar@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater The Kent State gymnastics team is currently ranked No. 12 in the country and is one of the few athletic programs to be ranked nationally at Kent State; however, much of the public and student body do not seem to connect with the sport. Kent State coach Brice Biggin said a big reason why people may not understand the sport is because it’s not a sport people usually grow up with, such as basketball or football. “Gymnastics is a sport a lot of people don’t get involved with at a young age and then don’t stay with it,” Biggin said.
Senior Christine Abou-Mitri said gymnastics is not a popular sport and doesn’t usually bring in a lot of money, which most people are interested in. “Our program is different because we are all about tradition, and we’ve been doing things for a long time that hopefully impresses people,” she said. However, Biggin credits Laing Kennedy, former Director of Athletics, for giving more opportunities to women’s sports in terms of the budget, and Joel Nielsen, current athletic director, seems to be doing the same thing along those lines. “We enjoy a lot better opportunities and a lot better budgets than we did years ago,” Biggin said. “But as a coach you are always hoping for better.” Abou-Mitri said people cannot
relate to gymnastics because it is different from the typical sports where the players run up and down a field or court. “We are using all parts of our bodies, and we are doing things most people can’t even dream,” Abou-Mitri said. “I think that’s what is interesting.” Senior Christina Lenny said the fan base has grown, and the student body is more aware of the team than before. “Gymnastics isn’t as publicized as some of the bigger sports,” Lenny said. “But due to our progression, people are finally taking notice that we have a good program here.” She also said the team makes Facebook pages promoting all of the upcoming meets, and the girls usually make an announcement in all of their classes as well.
Biggin said visibility of the team and gymnastics in general has improved over the years, and the team has had many successes at the conference and regional levels, which has given the team a pretty good reputation. “That is one of the things we have been pushing with this year’s team,” Biggin said. “It’s not just about the MAC, it’s what you want to do regionally, and what you want to do nationally. “With the team being (No. 12) in the country right now, there are people starting to take notice of this program, and we are starting to get some nice things said about it. That is the little start that can sometimes get the ball rolling.” Tyler Goddard is the women’s gymnastics.
Cheese Heads vs. the Terrible Towels
The Green Bay Packers have won the most NFL Championships (pre-Super Bowl era included) with 12 total. The Pittsburgh Steelers have won the most in the Super Bowl era, with six. Funny how similarities show up, huh? The Pittsburgh Steelers will be taking part in their eighth Super Bowl on Sunday when they face the Green Bay Packers. The Steelers have won an NFL best of six Vince Lombardi Trophies. Vince Lombardi coached the Green Bay Packers to two Super Bowl victories (I and II). The franchise would go on to win one more, Super Bowl XXXI in 1997 behind quarterback Brett Favre. Favre was the mentor of current Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers is the first player in NFL history to throw for more than 4,000 yards in each of his two seasons as a starter. On Sunday, Rodgers will look to win his first career Super Bowl and make Packers fans forget about Favre. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the youngest starting quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl (at 23), will be looking to win his third Super Bowl ring. Thirteen current Steelers own the same Super Bowl rings. These teammates won the big game in both 2006 and 2009 together: Roethlisberger, Larry Foote, James Farrior, James Harrison, Casey Hampton, Chris Hoke, Brett Keisel, Bryant McFadden, Heath Miller, Aaron Smith, Ike Taylor, Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu.
Michael Moses Polamalu was voted this year’s NFL Defensive Player of the Year. He won by a mere two votes, barely edging out Packers linebacker Clay Matthews. Matthews leads a Green Bay Packers defense that ranked 5th in the NFL this season. Powered by Matthews’ 13.5 quarterback takedowns, Green Bay was tied for second in the regular season for sacks. Pittsburgh was ranked No. 1. Green Bay’s defense held opponents to 15 points per game during the regular season, good for second best in the NFL. Pittsburgh’s defense ranked first, at 14.5 points per game. The Steelers have a combined 54 Super Bowl rings on their current roster. Green Bay has a total of one — fullback John Kuhn. He won his when he was on the Steelers’ practice squad in 2006. Head coaches Mike McCarthy (Packers) and Mike Tomlin (Steelers) have exactly 48 career regular season victories apiece. With a win, McCarthy can tie Tomlin’s five career postseason victories.
They would also be tied in the Lombardi trophy category, as well. Both franchises have lost the same amount of Super Bowls. One each. In 2006, Pittsburgh was the first ever sixth seed to advance to the Super Bowl. This year marks the second time in history that it has happened — though now it’s the Packers playing the underdog story. Yet, in the gambling world, the Packers are the favorites to win on Sunday. The last time the Steelers were an underdog in the big game was Super Bowl XXX. They lost. Their colors may be black and gold and yellow and green, but you can bet that Cowboys Stadium will be a sea of yellow come game time. Fans will either be wearing cheese heads (Packer faithfuls) or waving Terrible Towels (Steeler faithfuls). And you’d think with such an iconic image to a city, the towels would be made in Pittsburgh. Nope. They’re manufactured in Wisconsin. But hey, cheese goes bad, and Steel never does. The last time these two teams met, in December 2009, the game went down to the final second. Mike Wallace, Steelers wide receiver, caught a leaning touchdown grab as time expired. The extra point gave Pittsburgh the win, 37-36. A little over a year later, fans are anticipating much of the same.
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