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THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016
KSU students recall Brussels terrorist attacks
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Federico Gambarini / DPA / Zuma Press A woman and her children mourn in front of the stock exchange at Place de la Bourse on March 23, 2016, in Brussels, Belgium. At least 30 people were killed and more than 180 have been injured in a new series of terror attacks that rocked Brussels.
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Eslah Attar / The Kent Stater Alana Biles, a junior economics major, and economics professor Donald Williams attend a media conference on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. to discuss the attacks in Brussels, Belgium.
When Alana Biles, a 19-year-old junior economics major, was attending an economic lecture at the National Bank of Belgium in the city of Brussels on March 22, she had no idea that the morning would take a turn for the worse. “You heard a knock on the door, and a security guard walked in to pull out the speaker to speak to him in a different language,” Biles said. “The speaker then came back to the room and nonchalantly says that there’s been an attack.”
Opinion: Recounting the Brussels bombings Lucas Misera Columnist On March 22nd, I stood on the streets of Brussels and listened to the bells toll. The sound overpowered the unusually empty streets, but even those that passed by talked in hushed tones and walked with purpose. Earlier that day, terrorists decided to strike the city's airport and metro system, an attack presumably in response to the capture of Sarah Abdeslam, a suspect in the Paris attacks. The attacks killed 35 and over 100 more were injured. Touring Europe for an economics course, classmates and I sat in the National Bank of Belgium, listening to a presentation from an employee. A student in the class slid his phone over to me, and a CNN update broke the news: Brussels’ airport had been attacked. Minutes later, another update appeared on his phone; the attacks moved to the heart of the city at the Maelbeek metro station. After hearing of the news, the presenter hurriedly finished the PowerPoint and we were ushered out of the building so that we could return to our hotel. The walk was sobering, as the typically bustling streets of Brussels were now eerily vacant. It’s still difficult to find the right word for how we initially felt after the attacks. For some students, it’s fair to assert that they were panicked. For myself and others, it was more discomfort than fear. It appeared as if no more attacks had been planned, but uncertainty gripped us. If there was another attack, where would it be? How would they carry it out? Predicting the behavior of such cowardly, inhumane actions is impossible, but it’s a reality we now faced. After safely reaching the hotel, we congregated in the hotel lobby to talk about what happened. Our professor discussed the events that occurred earlier in the day, and he did so with an ideal demeanor. On
one hand, it was evident that he needed to calm several students in the class that were visibly shaken by the situation. On the other hand, it was clear that he wouldn’t let the heinous acts of ISIS shorten our experience abroad. The next morning, we were leaving for Luxembourg City as planned. Collectively, we understood that staying in the hotel for a portion of the day was necessary. We crammed into one room to pass the time when a student came to a harrowing realization: 24 hours ago, we were at the Maelbeek station, and were also scheduled to be there just three hours after our visit at the National Bank of Belgium. Retrospectively, it was a miracle that we left unscathed. That evening, we left the hotel to explore. The streets were much busier than anticipated, but the consequences of the attacks earlier in the day lingered. Many shops were closed, reporters wandered in search of interviewees, and, perhaps most unforgettably, the military was now present in the streets. One thing seemed certain: Belgium, along with the rest of Europe, will need to adjust to the threat of ISIS. In Luxembourg City, I struck up conversation with a man from Brussels. Unprompted, he mentioned that he was troubled by the bombings, the largest in Belgium’s history. He explained that from an American perspective, I must be desensitized after watching mass shootings and other acts of terrorism on U.S. soil grip the news. He emphasized that Belgium is entering unchartered territory, but most importantly, he also highlighted that life couldn’t stop, that terrorism couldn’t hinder Brussels’ flair for life. That was the resiliency that I hoped for.
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Danny Gys / Reporters / Zuma Press People lay down flowers and candles in the area of the explosion at the Maalbeek metro station on Thursday, March 24, 2016.
On the Tuesday morning of March 22, the Islamic State carried its deadliest attacks since the November 2015 Paris attacks, setting off three coordinated bombings that resulted in 32 dead and over 300 injured. The first two bombs were set off at the Brussels airport near the check-in desks, with the third bomb detonating hours later at the Maalbeek metro station in the middle carriage of a traveling train heading toward the center of the city. Biles, along with 18 Kent State students and two faculty members, were in the center of Brussels when the attacks
occurred, approximately two miles away from the Maalbeek train station. No students heard or saw any of the bombings but did see the aftermath in the form of helicopters, door-to-door searches and police sirens. Professor Donald R. Williams, who teaches economics at Kent State College of Business Administration, was leading his student group through a spring break abroad program called European Economic Issues, when the attacks were unfolding that morning.
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Former astronaut visits Stark campus
Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater Retired astronaut and engineer Mark Kelly spoke at the Kent State Stark Conference Center on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.
Alyssa Ronyak Regionals Reporter Mark Kelly, along with his twin brother Scott, aspired to be an astronaut since the second grade. Now, he is known as an American astronaut, war hero and retired U.S. Navy Captain. Kelly is on an 18-day trip touring the country. On Wednesday, he stopped in Canton at Kent State’s Stark campus for a Q&A session. His mission was to enlighten students, faculty, staff and the public about his journey through space. “A space shuttle is a great spaceship. It’s a decent rocket ship and it’s the worst airplane,” Kelly said. “It is hard to sleep in zero gravity; your body gets rid of fluid. When you move your head, it feels like you’re tumbling. You’re wearing a pressure suit and a helmet.” Kelly conveyed the need to fight tiredness and perform at a high level at all times. There is only one chance to get it right—if something goes wrong, it could be deadly. As Kelly spoke on the ups and downs of being an astronaut, he moved the conversation to the subject of his wife, former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords. When Kelly was training for his last flight, his wife was having brain surgery. Giffords was nearly assassinated in 2011 after being shot in the head from 3 feet away. Today, she is now healthy and recovered from her injuries. When asked to sum up his wife in a few words, “strong” and “tough” were used. Being courageous seems to be a theme for Kelly’s family, as his twin brother Scott recently returned from space after being in orbit for 340 days. Mark communicated to the students about his brother’s struggle to be back on earth. One of Scott’s main hardships, he said, is getting his body back to normal.
“You don’t use your muscles; you don’t need your legs,” Kelly said. He explained the feeling of being up in space and how it’s not as stellar as one would think. “You always feel like you have a cold,” Kelly said. “(Your) head is stuffed up because of fluids, (you) can’t put anything down (and) you have to Velcro things to the wall; you’re just floating.” The Kelly twins share something extraordinary that not many people can relate to. It helped that both Kelly brothers were astronauts and could relate to the same situations and understand what the other was dealing with up in space, Kelly said. He used the example of fixing the carbon dioxide removal system; not a lot of people could contribute much to that conversation—but he could. Kelly talked about the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and some of its missions. “We have a lot of people on the space station, learning what it’s going to take to go to Mars,” he said. Kelly spoke further on the 400 different experiments going on at the space station. “We have researchers in physics, chemistry, life science, material science, biology and earth science (who) obtain a lot of information that’ll change society,” he said. “This type of stuff takes decades and it’s a big part of human space flight program.” One of the biggest research projects going on at NASA involves the study of climate change. NASA is one of the leading researchers in global climate change and is finding ways to answer questions, like what the long-term consequences are of what humans are doing on Earth.
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Sen. Sherrod Brown: ‘I don’t want to be vice president’
Skye McEowen Opinion Editor Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown talked to Kent State students Wednesday about the climate in the Senate, the possible outcomes of the election and his stance on potentially becoming vice president. “I’ve never been asked,” Brown said in response to a student’s question about a possible vice presidency. “It’s up to one person to ask, whoever the nominee of the Democratic party is; I assume Hillary Clinton… I don’t want to be vice president, I love being in the Senate.” Normally, the nominee of a political party chooses a running mate in the election. “People have said to me, ‘If Hilary Clinton asks, you have to say yes,’ but I don’t really want to do it,” Brown said. “If she asks, it’s probably a different question. I don’t seek it, and I don’t want it.” Brown came to Franklin Hall to speak to his wife Connie Schultz's “Writing Across Platforms” class Wednesday, where students asked questions ranging from the Supreme Court nomination to the current candidates in the election. As far as Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court, Brown discussed the possibility of what would happen if the nomination were brought to a vote.
He said scenarios include hearings and a vote, a hearing after the election, or nothing at all. “That would be contrary to what they say they’re doing because they’re saying, ‘Let the voters decide in November.' Well the voters decided in November of ’12 when they re-elected Barack Obama with five million votes, saying that during his four years, he should govern fully,” Brown said. “Well now they’re saying, ‘Well he shouldn’t,’ but then if Hillary Clinton wins, or Bernie Sanders, and Democrats take the Senate, they want to move on Garland quickly.” Brown said Republicans would move quickly because Garland is more conservative than a nominee appointed by Sanders or Clinton would be. Brown also talked about his support for Clinton, saying she is the most qualified candidate. He said the possibility of the first female president is also an admirable prospect. “We’ve never had a woman president. It’s incredible,” Brown said. As far as the election, Brown encouraged millennials to go out and vote. “Understand if you don’t vote, the decision is going to be made by a bunch of people who look like me instead of a bunch of people who look like you,” Austin Mariasy / The Kent Stater Brown said. Sen. Sherrod Brown talks to a group of students in Connie Schultz’s Writing Across Platforms class on smceowen@kent.edu Wednesday, March 30, 2016.
Women can take abortion pill later; pare clinic visits Sean Murphy Associated Press Women will be able to take the so-called abortion pill later in a pregnancy and with fewer doctor visits under a new federal label for the drug that undermines several state laws aimed at restricting medical abortions. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified the manufacturer of the drug Mifeprex in a letter on Tuesday that the drug is safe and effective for terminating a pregnancy in accordance with the new label. Also known as mifepristone or the abortion pill, the drug manufactured by Danco Laboratories is used in combination with another drug, misoprostol, to end a pregnancy. While abortion providers in most states already are using the protocol outlined in the new label, laws in effect in Ohio, North Dakota and Texas prohibited "off-label" uses of the drug and mandated abortion providers adhere to the older protocol approved in 2000. Similar laws in Arkansas and Oklahoma have been on hold pending legal challenges, while a county judge in Arizona ruled in October that state's law was unconstitutional. Under the new label, a smaller dose of mifepristone can be used up to 70 days after the beginning of the last menstrual period instead of the From Page 1
KELLY Former astronaut visits... The studies being conducted reveal how human’s actions impact the Earth; Within the next 30 years the temperature is expected to change by another two degrees. Detrimental effects may take place as a result, according to Kelly. “Methane that is released from the tundra in the Arctic is going to accelerate, and the ice in Greenland is melting at a quick rate,” Kelly said. “These are just some of the things we need to try and prepare for.” Kelly and Scott now find themselves in the middle of a From Page 1
RECOUNTING Recounting the Brussels... Hours after the attacks, Donald Trump incorrectly tweeted “Do you all remember how beautiful and safe a place Brussels was. Not anymore, it is from a different world!” The evening of the attacks, people still walked the streets, the Grand Place still attracted Belgians and tourists alike, and the warm weather still coaxed the public onto crowded outdoor patios of cafes that remained
49-day limit in effect under the old label. Also, the second drug in the protocol, which follows a day or two later, can be taken by a woman at home and not be required to be administered at a clinic, reducing the number of office visits a woman must make. "The FDA's approval of a label reflecting a more updated, evidence-based protocol for medication abortion has the potential to expand women's options for safely ending a pregnancy in the earliest weeks," said Nancy Northup, the president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights. "This label change underscores just how medically unnecessary and politically motivated restrictions on medication abortion in states like Texas and Oklahoma truly are, and demonstrates the lengths politicians will go to single out reproductive health care to restrict women's rights." Abortion rights supporters say they expect providers in Ohio, North Dakota and Texas to begin administering the drugs in accordance with the new label within the next few days. Chris France, executive director of Preterm, Ohio's largest abortion provider, said: "We will be implementing the new protocol today." France said before Ohio's law prohibiting off-label use
of the drugs went into effect, between 10 and 15 percent of patients elected for a medication abortion. That number dropped below 2 percent after the law took effect. "Combined with other restrictions in our state, medication abortion has required four in-person clinic visits, making this method too costly and cumbersome for most people," France said. "Now, our providers will no longer be forced to practice medicine mandated by politicians whose goal is to shut us down." Randall O'Bannon, director of research for the antiabortion group National Right to Life, said medication-inducedabortions still are dangerous and have led to at least 14 deaths and thousands of injuries. He says the new protocols serve mostly the interests of the abortion industry by increasing their profit margin by requiring a smaller dose of the drug and reducing the level of staff they have to devote to the patient. "It looks like this benefits the abortion industry and increases their potential customer base and revenues, but it's not clear that anything here makes it safer for women in the long run, and certainly nothing about a chemical abortion makes it any safer for the unborn child," O'Bannon said.
study of more than 10 research universities such as Stanford, Purdue, Cornell, Harvard Medical School and Frankford University. They have been collecting data for the past two years regarding people who endure long periods of space travel. Kelly goes to NASA once a quarter to give blood, urine and saliva samples as well as get MRIs on his brain and ultrasounds. As one of the country’s most experienced pilots, Kelly now has more than 6,000 flight hours in over 50 aircrafts. Prior to retiring from active space travel in 2011, he spent over 50 days in space and completed 39 combat missions. aronyak2@kent.edu open for that day. The attacks weren’t ignored, but the Belgians weren’t going to let ISIS rob the city of its identity. Brussels was still beautiful, even on the city’s ugliest day. Being in the city during the attacks and witnessing the aftereffects, I’m certain of one thing: ISIS and its perverse agenda can only temporarily instill fear into Belgians, but the small nation won’t change its ways in the face of terrorism. The irrepressible spirit of Brussels will prevail, and the rest of the world should take notice of its recovery. lmisera@kent.edu
University encourages student participation in Climate Survey Alex Delaney-Gesing General Assignment Reporter At the beginning of March, Kent State began a Climate Survey to identify and understand the present climate of the university community. The study is the first of its kind in two decades and will close this coming Tuesday, April 5. The confidential survey, which takes 20-30 minutes to complete, provides students, faculty and staff with the opportunity to describe their personal experiences and observations of Kent State. P a r t i c i p a n t s a re a s k e d about their comfort levels in and outside of the classroom while on campus, as well as their opinion on how individuals are treated based on their race, sexual orientation and their religious affiliation. Conducted by Rankin & Associates, a Pennsylvaniabased consulting company, the survey aims to allow participants to share their input and offer suggestions in creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for all. The idea to conduct a university climate survey stemmed from the interest of students,
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KSU students recall... “We had an appointment with the National Bank of Belgium and we were learning about economic issues when we learned of the bombings that occurred that morning at the airport and the metro,” Williams said. “So that afternoon we canceled our visit to the European Economic and Social Committee, which was scheduled for 2 p.m. and went back to the hotel instead.” Professor Williams and his student group then stayed at the hotel until the lockdown was lifted at around 4 p.m. but decided to remain at the hotel since fears were still high of another possible bombing. “I stayed at the lobby for most of the lockdown, where I told the students to call their parents and to let them know they’re okay,” Williams said. Professor Williams then made a call to Kent State Office of Global Education where Ediz Kaykayoglu, the Kent State Director of Education Abroad, answered at approximately 5 a.m. in U.S. eastern time. “I got a phone call early morning on Tuesday from the faculty telling me that a terrorist attack had happened and that all the students were okay,” Kaykayoglu said. “We then looked at the itinerary and assessed the situation from any avenue available so that we could have a better grasp of the situation and make sure that our students remained safe. Kaykayoglu said that other
faculty and staff on campus who believed the data collected might be useful in planning for the future and improving Kent State’s climate, according to the Kent State website. Shay Little, interim vice president of the Division of Student Affairs, said in order for the survey to accurately be representative of the campus it is pertinent the student response rate is high. Little encourages all students to take the survey and to encourage their friends to do so as well. “Information learned from the climate study will be incorporated into the university’s strategic roadmap and initiatives in the future,” Little wrote in an email. Students who participate in the survey have the chance to earn FLASHperks by opting to enter to win a $250 Amazon or Kent State University Bookstore gift card. “We value and want to hear more student voices in this assessment,” wrote Todd Diacon, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, in an email to the Kent State faculty on March 30.
groups of Kent State students who were studying abroad in Europe were planning on heading to Brussels and had to halt their trip in order to maintain their safety. When asked about if Kent State had an emergency safety plan they provide for students who are studying abroad in case of a disaster or a terrorist attack, Kaykayoglu listed a variety of methods the university prepares the students and keeps in constant contact with them. “We send out a weekly Google document that we have students studying abroad fill out which asks for their whereabouts, future traveling plans and contact information,” Kaykayoglu said. “This way we always know what our student are located at and what their future plans hold.” Eric Mansfield, the Kent State Executive Director of Media Relations, added that every studying abroad program has an emergency plan that makes sure that Kent State students and faculty have a way of remaining safe during a crisis. When Biles was asked about whether she has become more fearful of the world amid the terrorist attacks, she responded that to a degree she has become worried, mostly because her parents are—but she doesn’t view the whole world as being dangerous. Although Kent State students chose to stay in their hotel after lockdown was lifted, Biles said people were still in the streets and Brussels life resumed later in the evening. “It could happen anytime, anywhere, but it’s not going to deter me from traveling the world,” Biles said. aangel3@kent.edu
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The shining city on the hill Jared Strubel College Democrats In spite of Republican criticisms of President Obama’s handling of immigration, particularly in regard to our southern border, the administration has shown its ability to enforce the law with record numbers of undocumented immigrants deported. President Obama has shown his ability to handle border security through executive actions — the only measure he can take as Congress has yet to pass a bill addressing the issue. Border security is important; security stifles the flow of drugs, firearms, illegal immigrants and other prohibited goods. At the same time, we cannot create such a strict border policy that we prevent good people from reaching the United States and adding to our rich culture and heritage. When people claim all Mexicans are rapists and murderers, it does not
advance the discourse in any positive way. It builds up barriers, reinforces racism and perpetuates misconceptions of immigration. As recent protests in Mexico show, where a certain business mogul’s effigy was burned, it doesn’t help our reputation with a close trading and political partner either. Divisive rhetoric may help poll numbers in a primary, but it does not provide a realistic solution to our problems at the border. If the United States, a supposed beacon of freedom and opportunity in the world, talks of building a wall to keep people out, does it not put us on the same level with the hard-line governments of Europe erecting barriers of razor wire and military personnel to keep immigrants out? The creation of a sensible immigration policy will create a better America, one based on the positives immigration can bring, not based on fear of “the other” or racial stereotypes. Our nation was built upon the labour, the ingenuity and the drive of immigrants to improve their lives and the lives of their poster-
ity. Where would the U.S. be without people such as Andrew Carnegie, Albert Einstein, Audrey Hepburn and Nikola Tesla? Immigrants have played a crucial role in so many areas of American history — they’ve built our railroads, started businesses and fought and died for the United States from the very beginning. At the base of the Statue of Liberty, it reads, “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Moving forward as a nation, we should bear these words in mind and remember where many of us came from — from ancestors of a foreign land seeking to enrich their lives in this land of opportunity. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the College Demcrats as an organization. Jared Strubel is a member of the Kent State College Democrats.
Immigration policy alternatives in the U.S. Jacob Tabler College Republicans Immigration policy in the United States continues to be a divisive issue between Republicans and Democrats. The debate on how to solve this problem has been going on for decades, and this election is no different. Candidates on both party sides claim to have the best plan to solve the issue. When considering policy alternatives, it is important to take into account the consequences of every action. For example, the proposal to deport approximately 11 million illegal immigrants has become somewhat popular. Supporters of this plan argue these immigrant workers are taking jobs away from Americans and contributing to a high unemployment rate. However, this is not necessarily what is taking place, and deporting these people is not an economically viable solution. In Alabama, similar immigration policies were implemented in 2011. These policies cracked down on immigrants living in the states. Citizens were banned
from providing housing, health care and work for illegal immigrants. This resulted in a disappearing workforce in Alabama’s large agriculture sector, and the few Americans that stepped in to replace them could not handle the workload. Therefore, farmers were not able to produce as much. This meant rising food prices and some farmers facing bankruptcy. It is for consequences like this that policymakers must provide alternatives. For me, the most viable solution to solve this issue is more moderate. To really try and solve this problem, a number of things must be done. First, it is important to secure the border. Though a wall is not realistic or economically viable, securing the border can be done in a much more efficient way. Increasing drone monitoring and border patrols are much more realistic ideas to keep our southern border secure. Secondly, we must urge Mexico to secure its southern borders as well. Not every immigrant crossing the United States’ southern border originates from Mexico; many originate from Central America. If Mexico were to close off its border, it would aid
our efforts of securing our own. Ohio Gov. John Kasich presents a middle-ground solution in handling illegal immigrants currently residing in the U.S. By creating a simple guest worker program to allow immigrant workers to travel in and out of the country, it would allow for a path to legalization for illegal immigrants and their families. Those who pay a back tax — and have not committed any crimes while residing in the U.S. — also have the opportunity for legalization. This would allow illegal immigrants and their families to pursue their goals in the country while not rewarding illegals with citizenship. The issue of immigration reform has been debated for a long time. It is a wedge issue meant to tear voters apart and polarize each party. However, I believe in this middle-ground solution that can help bring people together. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Kent State College Republicans as an organization. Jacob Tabler is a member of the Kent State College Republicans.
In a speech at Stanford University on March 23, 2016, Hillary Clinton addressed the Brussels bombing and explained what she would do, as president, to eliminate ISIS and any threat it poses. Her plan for defeating the terrorist organization has three main parts. First, she would eliminate the Islamic State’s stronghold in the Middle East. Second, destroy the allies helping militants carry out attacks, including using the Internet to combat the organization’s strong online presence. Third, be aware and learn to prevent attacks before they even happen. With Clinton’s approach, we would hit ISIS where it’s centralized. The group governs the Middle East with its guns and violence — Iraq and Afghanistan are where ISIS flourishes. In those areas, it has an abundance of fighters, weapons and domination. After you destroy that, it will be exposed and vulnerable and the entire operation will begin to crumble. Then we would cut off their allies, leaving them stranded in the Middle East and beyond. By dismantling its network of resources, ISIS will have nothing left. Its home base will be gone, and so will its external connections. With her plan, Clinton would attack them physically and psychologically, which is exactly what ISIS does. ISIS uses the Internet to promote its message and brainwash people from all over the world. Combatting its online voice is just as crucial as taking away its weapons. With each devastat-
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ing attack, we are learning a little more about how to prevent future ones. What we’ve learned from Brussels is airports need even tighter security. Clinton emphasizes fluidity, which I think is what will make her plan a success. We need to respond to terror by adjusting to it. Clinton also emphasizes teamwork. She said in her Stanford speech we must unite with our European allies if we want to stop the terrorism once and for all. ISIS is seemingly everywhere. Nations fighting the terrorist group and its limitless network need to unite and be everywhere as well. Unlike Trump, Clinton doesn’t want to build a wall to keep militants out. Building a wall won’t make ISIS disappear, and chances are it would find a way to get through that wall anyways. Clinton wants to be proactive and attack the group at its core. Her philosophy will be more effective because rather than hiding behind a wall of defense, she wants to be on the offensive, actively eliminating the threats we face. I’ve always considered myself a peaceful person, but ISIS leaders have their followers brainwashed beyond saving. That’s heartbreaking, but too many innocent people have died. I believe the only way to prevent attacks like those in Brussels, Paris and San Bernardino is to do what Clinton proposes and take out every last one of those militants. “We can’t contain ISIS,” Clinton said. “We must defeat ISIS.” skaram3@kent.edu
Dylan Webb Columnist my ear, “Poison!” It was G-d and my subconscious telling me I had to face these problems head-on and not hide behind medication. I decided to live as much as I could. I rushed from one organization to another, getting outside my boundaries. I marched in city streets in protests against societal oppression and learned the Torah more in depth than I ever had before, doing as much as I could to cling to life with all my might. Sometimes the most satisfying part of my achievements was seeing the smile of joy on my grandmother’s face whenever she saw me get As or read my columns in the Stater. I know I’ve come a long way, coming home late from nights working hard in the office from a 12-hour day full of studying and giving back what I can to the community. I realized I was slowly becoming an exhausted workaholic. Before I left from Kent, my grandma told me a few simple words that changed my life. As her 94-year-old eyes looked into mine, still filled with fire, she said, “Have fun for me! While you’re young.” The next day I booked a flight to Colorado for the NoCo Hemp Expo, ready for an adventure. My new goal is to live as much as possible, to travel the world, take time out of my schedule to help others and to find love that can last a lifetime or beyond. We need to make our lives shine with brilliance and intensity, getting rid of these foolish distractions of social media and binge-watching Netflix. Spend time in love — whether it’s family, a friend or a lover. Make sure you feel satisfied at the end of the day instead of staying stuck in misery. We must live our lives to the fullest. dwebb@knt.edu
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Death’s harsh reminder As the last doctor on the board told my grandmother the news that the only treatment for her newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer was a chemotherapy drug with only a seven percent chance doing any good — at best she would have an extra two months to live — three generations of the Webb family were frozen in shock. My grandmother has always been a symbol of unconditional love for me in my life, supporting me in times of need, especially when my parents couldn’t. I would often notice she never asked me for anything in return except small requests. I was reminded of a harsh time in my life I will never forget. About a year ago, through a mutual friend, I met Spencer. We first met while we were going to the bars for St. Patrick’s Day. He had a good heart that had been through great pain. He was remembered for giving people hope in their darkest hour, whether it was praying with the homeless or recovering addicts in gas stations, or just having the smile that lit up a room. I remember us talking on that night about peace and love, and I remember the grief that ran through my whole system when my friend told me Spencer had died from an overdose at 21. The funeral forever changed me. With tears down my face, I looked down into his casket at the striped sleeves covering up tatted and marked arms. He had become as he truly was behind the quiet demeanor: an innocent man with a heart of gold. At that time, I was in one of the worst slumps of my life. Depression and anxiety controlled my life. Antidepressants were doing more damage than help; I became a zombie. One night while dreaming, I saw a bottle of the antidepressants as a haunting voice whispered in
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A concussion kept sophomore gymnast Rachel Stypinski from competing for three weeks, but she plans to prove she’s not an underdog by making her all-around debut at the NCAA Regionals. “I think instead of breaking me down, (being out for a few meets) has gotten me ready and more determined,” Stypinski said. “I know that people are looking at me like I don’t have a good advantage. I’m looked at as an underdog right now, and I don’t like being the underdog. I want to prove everyone wrong and come back stronger than I was before I got hurt and make it to (NCAA Nationals).” Stypinski will add vault to her lineup to increase her chances at making it to Nationals as an all-around competitor should the Flashes fall Saturday. The Kent State team did not qualify for Regionals in 2015. But an undefeated conference season and increased success on the road earned the Flashes a regional qualifying score of 195.595, the second-highest score in the MidAmerican Conference. Eastern Michigan University, Central Michigan University and Bowling Green State University will advance, too, making this the most MAC teams to ever qualify for Regionals. The Flashes (No. 30) will take on the University of Oklahoma (No. 1), the University of Nebraska (No. 12), the University of Arkansas (No. 13), the University of Iowa (No. 19), Central Michigan University (No. 35) and qualifying all-around gymnasts and specialists from other schools. Junior Skyelee Lamano said Oklahoma might be the top team in the country, but Saturday’s meet is just like any other. “We’re all doing the same skills,” Lamano said. “We all have with the same start values for the most part. Obviously we’d like to go in there and be the underdog and kick butt. It’s always fun to see where you’re at and see who gets those top two spots.” Coach Brice Biggin said his goal is to earn a first- or second-place finish as a team. “The big push is to get a team (to Nationals),” Biggin said. “And that way we’re all traveling. But (Stypinski) certainly is talented enough that, if she goes out and hits her
first three events, she just needs to do a decent vault, and she’ll at least put herself in a position (to go to Nationals). She just needs a lot of help from her friends and her teammates. We’re going to try our hardest to see what we can do as a team.” Senior Nicolle Eastman said the team has become more confident in their abilities away from home. She described their progress as a “night and day difference” from the beginning of the season. Biggin said making it to Regionals as a team shows the Flashes have improved. “Qualifying for Regionals proves that we did do a better job away from home,” Biggin said. “We got back to (Regionals) — a meet that we really feel we should be at every year. Now it’s a matter of going out there and taking advantage of it. We need to go out and just worry about hitting our routines.” Junior Jordan Hardison said Kent State needs to “keep the spirit up” Saturday and not “lose that focus.” Hardison said the Flashes may have lost Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater focus March 19 at the Mid- Sophomore Rachel Stypinski performs on the beam in the tri-meet at the M.A.C. Center. Stypinski was named MAC Gymnast of the Year. American Conference Championships, causing them to finish fifth. play the game.” to “see if (the Flashes’) best is good enough to get Biggin said it’s important for the Flashes to Biggin earned his tenth MAC Coach of the them to (Nationals)” as they compete at 4 p.m. believe in themselves during Saturday’s compeYear title at the MAC Championships. He said in Iowa City, Iowa. tition. “(I want to) leave everything out there,” Bal“I want (the gymnasts) to go in with the the award is a “reflection on the (Kent State lard said. “If we do our thing and it’s not good gymnastics) program and the way (the team) utmost confidence that they belong and enough and somebody beats us because they’re they’ve earned this spot,” Biggin said. “When works together.” better than us, then that’s fine. If we go out there Stypinski was honored, too, receiving the you get to this level, if you start to look at the and give it everything we’ve got and stick our other teams and go, ‘Gosh, we’re competing MAC Gymnast of the Year award despite not routines, I like our chances.” with the No. 1 team in the country,’ you get competing at the championship meet. caught up in playing the game. I don’t want to Assistant coach Craig Ballard said he’s ready ekogelni@kent.edu
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HOROSCOPE By Nancy Black Today’s Birthday (03/31/16) Plan a passion project this year. Disciplined studies and trips pay off. Use anxiety as motivation. Romantic partnership reaches new levels (after 3/23), fanning flames for a two-year collaboration phase (after 9/9). A turning point arises with your work and health (9/1). Changes require adaptations (after 9/16). Choose love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7. Career opportunities seem within reach. Stay focused. Consider what’s best for family. If it goes against your grain, turn it down. You gain profound insight into a problem. Teach someone what you’re learning.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8. Travel and academics hold your focus. A formidable barrier blocks the path, so step carefully. You can see what wasn’t working. Keep practicing. Work with someone who sees your blind spot. Have a backup plan. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 7. Manage shared finances with your partner. Difficulties become apparent. Listen carefully, and avoid blame or argument. Focus on what can be done. Make an important call. Keep your sense of humor. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is an 8. Collaborative efforts get through where a solo push fails. Keep your patience with partners and roommates. Deep breathing is good now. Negotiate to refine the plan. Let go of old baggage. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 9. A change of direction at work does you a lot of good, but may take you by surprise. Cut clutter to make space for what’s ahead. Reconnect with your base.
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8. Relax, and take it easier. Pay bills before spending on treats. Simple luxuries satisfy, like open sky and hot water. You don’t need gifts to express your love. Remind people what you appreciate about them.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 9. Take charge, and motivate others to participate. An opportunity requires action, and you see something possible. Slow down to navigate sharp turns. Get out and explore what’s going on. Invite someone interesting.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 6. Family matters hold your focus. You and a housemate may have differing opinions. Slow down and proceed with caution, or you’ll break something. Avoid harsh words by listening more. Go for clarity. Decrease clutter.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 6. Peace and quiet suit your mood. Private productivity generates satisfying results. Read instructions and histories. Plan upcoming engagements in detail. Think carefully before making an important decision. Home draws you in magnetically.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7. Breaking news reveals a startling turn of events. Study background details before weighing in. Discover the undercurrents and hidden resources. Take abrupt action to grab a passing opportunity. You’re gaining influence in a growing conversation. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 9. Prioritize positive cash flow. Pay bills, and send invoices. Sell or give away stuff you no longer need. Establish efficient routines to save money. Keep things frugal, even when a windfall lands in your yard.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7. Find ways to increase shared assets. Insurance? Investments? Manage accounts, and get feedback from a partner. Set up meetings, and resist temptation to spend on non-essential frills. Get expert opinions. Share ideas for profit and savings.
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