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Jock Jams raises money for local school Eric Conway Sports Reporter
Eslah Attar / The Kent Stater Kent State’s wrestling team opens for 14th annual Jock Jams performance in Cartwright Hall on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.
Max McCarty / The Kent Stater Members of the baseball team perform their routine during the 14th annual Jock Jams at Cartwright Hall on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.
Once a year, the athletic teams at Kent State take a break from their typical practices and games to compete against one another for a local cause. On Tuesday night, student athletes dropped their weights, bats and clubs to transform Cartwright Hall into a dancehall with their 14th Annual Jock Jams. Each participating team performed a skit or dance number in front of the audience. Athletes were out of their elements; off the fields, courts and courses. Instead, they performed on stage dancing and singing, in order to raise money for Holden Elementary School, a Kent city school. Jock Jams has historically benefitted the American Cancer Society. Last year, Kent State Athletics decided that the event should benefit a cause closer to the student-athletes. “We wanted this event to benefit our surrounding community,” said Katie Schilling, a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee faculty advisor. “We are aware that there are kids in the local elementary schools that come to school hungry because they face poverty at home.” All the proceeds from Jock Jams goes toward benefiting Holden. Last year, $1,200 was raised to help supply breakfast for children who come from low-income families. Kent State student-athletes traveled to Holden to teach the children about their respective sports, spend time in the classrooms, play with them at recess and become academic mentors throughout the year. “This is my first year doing this with Kent State University,” said Todd Poole, Holden principal, “and it helps a lot with the development of the students at Holden. Roughly 80 percent of the students receive free or reduced (priced) lunches.” Poole said that most of the students at Holden come from low-income families, and that he enjoys the event because “everything’s for the kids.” The student athletes entertained the crowd with dance routines that showcased popular moves from the decades, and others showcased unlikely talented singers just as the football team did. “Jock Jams is one of our proudest accomplishments as athletes at Kent State,” said Alex Miklos, president of Kent State’s StudentAthlete Advisory Committee. “Other universities are trying to start an event like ours.” Last night, the men and women’s track and field teams won the jam with their renditions of Michael Jackson’s famous moonwalk, Grease’s ever popular “Grease Lightning,” and the “Macarena.” “It allows the athletes to have fun,” said Chanitta Westbrooks, a senior track and field athlete. “It takes away from the stress of our practices because we’re still in season. We haven’t won since my freshman year, so this is a great feeling.”
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Eslah Attar / The Kent Stater The women’s basketball team performs at the 14th annual Jock Jams event on April 12, 2016.
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Greek life creates scholarship to honor late member Gabby Lavere Greek Life Reporter
Eslah Attar / The Kent Stater The men’s and women’s track and field team throw their hats in the air after performing in the 14th annual Jock Jams event on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.
Eslah Attar / The Kent Stater The Kent State gymnastics team performs at the 14th annual Jock Jams on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.
Delta Gamma recently teamed up with Phi Delta Theta for the Anchor’s Aweigh 5K to raise money for its new scholarship in honor of their late sister Ali Fuhrman. The 5K will take place on May 8 at 9:00 a.m. at 800 East Summit Street to gain support of the scholarship. Both Greek organizations are hoping to raise awareness to the effects and consequences of drunk driving. “We choose to do a 5K so we could raise money for our sister, Ali Fuhrman, who passed away over this past Christmas break from a car accident,” said Abigail Pilgram, Delta Gamma member and senior fashion merchandising major. Keri Richmond, director of internal philanthropy for Delta Gamma, Abigail Pilgram and Patrick Feldkamp, the internal philanthropy chair for Phi Delta Theta, are co-directors for
the Anchors Aweigh 5K. Phi Delta Theta joined with Delta Gamma because as a Greek family, they believe they should all be there for one another when tragedy strikes and lend a helping hand, according to Feldkamp. “my fraternity was in the same situation in the 90s when we lost one of our brothers Jim Reynoldson,” Feldkamp said. “He was hit by a drunk driver and that is why my fraternity put in place a sober driving for the weekends called Brothers against drunk driving.” Both Greek organizations believe a 5K is the best option as a fundraiser because students and people of all ages can participate in raising money for the scholarship. “The scholarship will be issued next year, (and) depending on how much money we raise, we hope to make it an endowed scholarship and keep it recurring every year,” Pilgram said. “All Kent State greek students will be able to apply for this scholarship as well”
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According to Richmond, Delta Gamma hopes to raise over $25,000 for the scholarship so it can be given annually. Delta Gamma and Phi Delta Theta will be hosting other fundraisers leading up to the 5K. April 20 is the Fresco fundraiser from 5 - 9 p.m and April 23 will serve as a cookout with Phi Delta Theta at 1:30 p.m. “We are all excited to work with Delta Gamma and raise money for a great cause and a great girl who was taken from us too soon,” Feldkamp said. glavere@kent.edu
Investigation into police shooting of machete-armed man concludes
Neville Hardman City Reporter
An independent investigation has been completed after four Kent Police officers were involved in the fatal shooting of Douglas Yon, a 25-yearold who charged at them with a machete on Dec. 17. Portage County Prosecutor Victor Vigluicci requested an independent investigation as part of a long-standing policy that whenever officers are involved in a shooting, outside agencies must look into what happened, he said. With cooperation from the Portage County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, Vigluicci determined the officers involved did not violate criminal laws. On Feb. 12, officers Benjamin Darrah, Dominic Poe, Michael Carnahan and Sean Driscoll returned to work after being placed on paid administrative leave. “I certainly felt they were justified in what they did,” said Portage County Sheriff David Doak.
According to the report, police were called to the scene after a domestic dispute between Shauna Yon and her cousin, Douglas, at 626 Virginia Ave. Douglas responded physically when asked to leave the residence, shoving Shauna and breaking a coffee table before heading to the basement to retrieve a twofoot long machete weapon, according to the report. “If any cop shows up he’s going after them,” Shauna said in her call to 911. Vigluicci said police attempted to use non-deadly weapons before using deadly force, a component that was not known at the time of the event. Darrah was the first to fire four bean bag bullets at Douglas, which intended to stun him as they do not penetrate the skin like a bullet, Vigluicci said. “We believe three of them struck him, but did not stop him,” Vigluicci said. “He kept coming. Only then did the other officers open fire as he got closer to them with the weapon.” Driscoll and Carnahan were armed
with AR-15 duty rifles and Poe carried a pistol, according to the report. When Yon continued to charge toward the officers, ignoring commands to drop his weapon, they opened fire because they “feared for their lives and the lives of their fellow officers,” the report stated. The report shows a total of 14 bullets fired, 10 from Driscoll and four from Poe as Carnahan’s gun jammed, leaving him unable to fire. The officers only fired until Yon fell to the ground and was no longer a threat. “We’re certainly pleased with the outcome of the investigation,” said Lt. Michael Lewis of the Kent Police. “We believe in our officers and we stood behind them throughout this entire process.” Yon tested negative for the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the event through an autopsy from the Summit County Medical Examiner ’s Office, Vigluicci said. nhardma1@kent.edu
Ian Klein / TV2 A man armed with a machete was shot and killed on Virginia Ave. by Kent police in December. Four Kent police officers were placed on administrative leave during the investigation.
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Commuter concerns CDC sparks ongoing debate with pregnancy graphic discussed at final COSO meeting Gabrielle Gentile Health Reporter
Miranda Zoloty and Taylor Kerns Commuter Life Reporter and Transportation Reporter Kent State's Commuter and Off-Campus Student Organization (COSO), held its last meeting on Monday evening. The event was held to allow students to express their concerns, make suggestions and ask questions to school officials. Larry Emling, manager of Parking Services; Michael Bruder, executive director of Facilities, Planning and Design; and Shay Little, interim vice president of Student Affairs, represented the university. Students expressed their concerns about the limited amount of parking and the price to park on campus. When asked about the Summit Street Improvement Project, both Emling and Bruder spoke on the subject. “We’ll end up with a net gain of 200-plus spaces,” Emling said. “Our goal is to put them in places that make sense to (students) as commuters.” According to the Kent State website, the Summit Street Improvement Project will transform a one-mile stretch of East Summit Street, from Lincoln Street to just past Loop Road. The goal is to significantly reduce traffic congestion, making it safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. “I’m really excited about this project, but I know it’s tough to live through,” Bruder said. Bruder said construction will eventually lead to the Student Center and create even more parking spaces. “We’re going to be building some new parking lots around campus,” Bruder said. “It will be a reallocation of spaces.” Kevin Heller, host of the event, executive director of COSO and a senior conservation major, said the meeting is what COSO is all about. During the event, Heller facilitated communication between the students and the faculty answering all questions. He encouraged all commuters and students that live off campus to join COSO. “COSO helps to promote commuter awareness and the commuter community, much like what occurred tonight,” Heller said. mzoloty@kent.ed, tkerns@kent.edu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention set off a wave of controversy in February when it released a report recommending that sexually active women refrain from drinking alcohol if not on birth control. The report estimates that 3.3 million (7.3 percent) women between the ages of 15 to 44 are at risk of endangering their developing baby, if they were to become pregnant, because they are drinking alcohol, are sexually active and not using birth control. Time contributor Darlena Cunha understands the CDC’s attempt to caution women against Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, but feels this recommendation is unwarranted, saying it’s offensive, shames women and ties their main value to having children. Students like Kent State senior Emily Janosko are concerned the recommendation is a slippery slope with many steps. “It seems kind of ridiculous to deprive women of alcohol just because there is a possibility of having a kid,” Janosko said. “Women are supposed to just not drink ever because they might become pregnant. I don’t agree with that at all.” Janosko is not alone in her opinion. Cunha said the CDC is talking down to women. She believes women have the right to privacy and should not have to forgo their right to bodily autonomy based on a nonexistent baby. “Suddenly, it’s no longer a political question whether a mother’s right to her body outweighs the right of an unborn fetus inside of her,” Cunha said in a Time article. “Instead it is a medical guideline that a woman’s right to her body vanishes if there is a mere possibility that a fetus might reside there someday.” Diane Webb, a nurse practitioner at Kent State’s Stark Women’s Center, thinks stating that all women should be on birth control or stop drinking alcohol is an oversimplification of the CDC recommendations. “The real purpose of the recommendations is to create awareness of the risks of alcohol exposure to
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JAMS Jock Jams raises money... Schilling looks to maintain the close relationship between student-athletes and local schools. “The hardest part about this event is participation,” Schilling said, “because many of the athletic teams are still in season, but every team was able to take part in tonight. This year was another success and the total amount raised looks to be around the same as last year: $1,200.” econway8@kent.edu
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Queenie Wong San Jose Mercury News Shopping for shoes will become as easy as sending a text on Facebook Messenger. Experiencing virtual reality might feel as simple as putting on a pair of glasses. And accessing the Web will become easier to do in some of the poorest countries. Facebook executives on Tuesday highlighted the tech firm's ambitious plans for the next decade, unveiling new features coming to its messaging app, live video and other products at its two-day annual developer conference. That included supporting chatbots in its messaging app to help businesses converse directly with their customers through texts. The company also said that it would start allowing developers to build the ability to stream live video from any device, such as a drone. "We actually give more people a voice. Instead of building walls, we can help people build bridges," said Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in his keynote speech. He said that Facebook's 10-year road map focuses on the tech firm's goal to "Give everyone the power to share anything with anyone." Founded in 2004 in a Harvard dorm room, Facebook has evolved beyond a social network where people catch up with their friends. It's built a solarpowered drone to beam Internet access to developing countries, purchased a virtual reality company that released a new headset this year, encouraged more people to post live video, harnessed the power of artificial intelligence and more. The company has changed the way people communicate with one another and now it wants to do the same for businesses too. "We think you should be able to message a business the same way that you message a friend," Zuckerberg said. Powered by artificial intelligence, chatbots are computer software pro-
grams that mimic human conversations. Instead of opening an app and searching for a product or calling a phone number, a smartphone user could text a question to a brand's chatbot through a messaging app allowing them to get flowers delivered, shop for shoes or get weather updates. As messaging apps become popular, businesses are turning to them as a way to reach out to their customers. About 36 percent of smartphone owners use messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Kik or iMessage, according to a 2015 report by the Pew Research Center. During last year's developer conference, Facebook teamed up with a select number of U.S. businesses such as online clothing retailer Everlane and e-commerce company Zulily so they could converse with their customers about products being shipped to their homes. Messenger, which has also been testing a new virtual assistant called M, has grown to more than 900 million monthly active users. While chatbots aren't new, they're made their way into more messaging apps such as Tencent's WeChat in China, and Slack and Kik. Last week, Kik launched an online store for chatbots that included Sephora, H&M, The Weather Channel, Vine and others. But tech firms have also experienced some recent public blunders with chatbots. On March 23, Microsoft launched a chatbot called Tay on social media site Twitter but it was taken offline after it started tweeting racist and offensive remarks. Facebook has also been making a stronger push into 360 degree video and live video, taking on Twitter's Periscope. "People love going live because it's so unfiltered and personal. You feel like you're just there hanging out with your friends," Zuckerberg said. More than 2,500 developers were expected to attend Facebook's conference, which wraps up on Wednesday.
a fetus during pregnancy,” Webb said. “Their recommendations are appropriate to prevent the disease of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. The whole tone of the report to me is more about educating and creating awareness of the potential harmful effects of alcohol in pregnancy. I don’t think it is stating women are only valuable if they have children or they absolutely must use birth control in order to consume alcohol. It was more a recommendation if deemed appropriate.” Lela McKnight-Eily, an epidemiologist and Ph.D. in clinical psychology on the CDC's Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Team, confirmed Webb’s clarification in a statement to the Huffington Post. "It's more a matter of women knowing and being informed that if they are drinking alcohol, sexually active and not using birth control, that they could be exposing a baby to a teratogen, and that could cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders," McKnight-Eily said in a Huffington Post article. This interpretation, however, begged the question from Refinery29 contributor Haley Macmillen, where does the man’s responsibility come into play? She points out that it takes two people to get pregnant. The wave of controversy was ignited again by the accompanying infographic, which shows women who drink alcohol are more at risk for unintended pregnancy, injuries, violence and sexually transmitted diseases. Designer Chris Giganti created a infographic parody to address men in the same tone. He told Refinery29 the problem is the CDC is advising women to not drink alcohol because men can do bad things to them. Statistically, Giganti is correct. A report from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center states 91 percent of rape victims in the U.S. are female. Additionally, a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found the national rape-related pregnancy rate is five percent per rape and said rape-related pregnancy occurs with significant frequency. Lastly, data from a 2007 study for the National Institute of Justice reported 89 percent of sexual assault victims reported drinking.
“Maybe it's not the CDC's job to focus on social issues over medical ones," Giganti told Refinery29. "But it's probably also not their job to take an infographic about the dangers of alcohol for pregnant women and turn it into a moral crusade against all those whiskey-chugging floozies getting themselves raped, picking up the herp and having to get drive-through abortions because they're so irresponsible." Webb believes the CDC recommendation and infographic are not sexist, and all human beings should know the consequences of their actions. “To me, drinking alcohol in pregnancy is like playing Russian Roulette,” Webb said. “Do you want to take a chance with what could be developing that day and drink alcohol? I don’t think educating women about high-risk behaviors and ways to avoid consequences is controlling, sexist or demeaning. I think that an educated woman is a powerful woman. We are not being sexist but empowering women to make mature decisions about their own health and potentially about the health of an unborn child.” Despite the CDC’s clarification, and many health professionals reiterating Webb’s thoughts, the controversy has garnered attention ranging from national news publications to restaurant trade associations like The American Beverage Institute. Sarah Longwell, managing director of the institute, thinks advising women to avoid alcohol simply because they are fertile is not a realistic solution. She believes even though women are capable of having children, they can also safely and responsibly consume alcohol. Business management senior Taylor Widuck agrees with Longwell and is unclear why the CDC is protecting a fetus that doesn’t exist. “The whole thing sounds ignorant,” Widuck said. “I just don’t really think it makes sense. I understand the concept, but women should be allowed to drink. There is always going to be a chance of getting pregnant, we’re women. Are we just not supposed to do anything ever because we have the ability to get pregnant?” ggentil1@kent.edu
Nursing students receive real-world experience through disaster simulation Lauryn Rosinski Health Reporter Students in the Community Health Nursing course participated in a disaster simulation at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Kent State collaborated on the event with the Portage County Health Department and the Emergency Management Agency. “What this (event) is showing nursing students is there is another side of their profession,” said Becky Lehman, the public information officer for the Portage County Health Department. “This is giving them another look at how they can help and give back to their community. In a real-life situation, we would call upon our medical volunteers to help us assist. We could not do this large-scale (situation) without help.” Pamela Rafferty-Semon, a lecturer for the College of Nursing and a coordinator for the event, said the College of Nursing will do a simulation at the end of every semester. The simulation focuses on a different hypothetical scenario every time. “The scenario is that a bomb fell on the Student Center, and they found it was laced with a white powder. It is anthrax,” Rafferty-Semon said. “We’re trying to get a lot of people here in a short amount of time. They could be anxious, they could be hurt from the blast or they could be a family member who was around when the blast went off.” According to the Ohio Health Department, anthrax is an illness that forms from a bacteria called bacillus anthracis. When the bacteria is exposed, it forms spores that are highly resistant to both physical and chemical agents. The simulation focused on inhalation anthrax, which can be presented as respiratory distress with fever and shock. The mortality rate is 80 to 100 percent. Before the simulation, the nursing students received information on anthrax and the simulation from Rafferty-Semon. Marianne Kitakis, a member of the nursing division for the Portage County Health Department, also spoke to the students about “how we (nurses) can run a drill in a critical emergency.” However, some nursing students still did not know what to expect. “We do simulation labs, but not like this,” Katina Faunda, a senior nursing student, said. “You do not know how serious to take it because your peers are involved in it, and you want to joke around sometimes and laugh, but at the same time, you think, ‘My professor is over me, so I have to be serious.’” During the simulation, there were five stages. Each stage served a different purpose to the simulation, and the nursing students had to spend a half an hour at each station before quickly rotating. The second and last stages focused on paperwork and speaking with patients, and the third and fourth stages focused on what antibiotics to administer to patients.
At the first station, nursing students were given the roles of victims who had been affected by the anthrax. Students were given a piece of paper that told them what their symptoms were, and whether they were a victim or a bystander. Some were even given props, such as crutches and wheelchairs. Emily Petit, a senior nursing student was there at the simulated explosion, and was visibly shaken in her role. Petit pretended that she first went home from the shock, but then came back to the scene. "They sent me straight to the doctors because they could see I had a lot of anxiety,” Petit said. Although every nursing student participating in the simulation played the role of a victim or bystander, volunteers from the Kent community could play the victims, too. Rafferty-Semon said there is always a need for volunteers. Julie McCaffery, a senior economics student, read about the volunteer opportunity on the Kent State homepage. She decided to volunteer to participate in the simulation. “I thought it would be great to see a simulation in a real-world disaster situation and be able to see firsthand what the Portage County system does,” McCaffery said. “I am also an apocalyptic buff. I watch a lot of those movies, and I thought it would be cool.” Students found certain parts of the simulation to be challenging. “I would say that the first station where they are trying to find out where to send you (victims) next to see if you have been exposed to anthrax (is the most chaotic),” said Ali Pace, a senior nursing student. Overall, the nursing students found the simulation helpful. “You can see the importance of teamwork and working together in a scenario like this in real life because it would be really scary,” Pace said. “I think the simulations like this where we get to practice what we are learning about is helpful in our nursing practice.” Cassidy Pittman, a senior nursing student, said, “It (the simulation) makes what we learn from a book reality. If we ever want to be in a real situation, it will not be the first time.” After the simulation, the nursing students and their supervisors evaluated their performances. “I think it went very well,” Kitakis said. “We were trying to introduce the students to the preparedness portion of what the health department does. There’s always things we improve on. We always look at how it went and how we can do it better and make it more streamlined.” A similar simulation will take place on Thursday at 8 a.m at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Students are encouraged to volunteer and be a part of this fun and educational exercise. lrosinsk@kent.edu
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On Entrepreneurship student receives grant for startup Caroline Licata Business Reporter Abby Green, a Kent State senior entrepreneurship major, has won the Venture Assessment Grant for her event planning business, “How Eventful.” The Venture Assessment Grant is given to students with a proposed business that sells a unique product or service with a clear market need. The grant was provided through the Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation Student Venture Fund, a fund that was set up to support student-initiated business.
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Payton: ‘Our city is broken’ Matt Poe Columnist This past weekend, former Ohio State defensive lineman and former member of the New Orleans Saints Will Smith died after being shot in what appeared to be a routine fender bender. The incident occurred in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District and the investigation is ongoing as to what motives the shooter had to end Smith’s life at just 34 years of age. His former head coach and current head coach of the Saints, Sean Payton, sat down for an interview with USA Today in which he talked about Smith in various respects. Payton’s pleas for an end to this type of senseless violence included him to say, “I just know this: Our city is broken.” This statement came with the knowledge that New Orleans has a higher rate of murder and violence compared to other cities in the country. It’s a bold move for any professional athlete or coach to say something like this in a time when society has become alarmingly politically correct. But Payton is doing something more than just advocating for an end to gun violence, something we all should advocate for. He’s taking a stand. I’ve railed on before in previous columns about how athletes and coaches of today are much different than they were of decades past. For a great many of them, their branding and image is just as important as their on-field achievements. In today’s politically correct culture, they are extremely hesitant to possibly fracture that image by speaking outlandishly about a topic or issue. Maybe it’s the fear of losing endorsements or upsetting fans who disagree with their views. We don’t have many Muhammed Ali’s or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s anymore, in the sense that athletes won’t stick their neck out to defy much. Today’s athletes, supposedly, have too much at stake. I get that, to some extent. I also think that’s a cheap way of thinking about it. With the platform today’s athletes and coaches have, more of them should feel the need to speak out and stand up to these types of injustices. Payton is not just making this about Smith’s death. Often, society only calls for justice when someone famous or well-known is at the receiving end of the bullets. We’re all guilty of this, myself included. Read the full transcript of Payton’s interview: He’s not demanding insane gun laws or stating that people who own guns for recreational purposes should have them stripped; he’s asking why his friend and former colleague is dead from a senseless act. He’s giving a voice to the everyday people who are murdered by guns in New Orleans and around the country. I know I’ve stirred the pot with many conservatives in my columns, but what Payton is asking doesn’t confine to political parties; gun violence has no limitations or boundaries. It touches all of us, in one way or another. Regardless of the athlete, coach or issue, I hope it is something we see more of in the future. Most athletes are content with not being outspoken about their beliefs, and they’re free to do as they please. But for those who do give a voice to whatever cause they believe in on platforms larger than you or I are capable of, I applaud them. There’s enough injustice as it is and not enough people willing to speak up. Payton had the courage to say so. Take note. mpoe3@kent.edu
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So long, Kobe Bryant
On Nov. 29 last year, Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bean Bryant announced his retirement through a heartfelt letter in The Players’ Tribune. It marked the end of something special. Tonight, Kobe will play in the final game of a memorable 20-year career. His success is paralleled by few. Whether it’s the five championships, the 19 all-star appearances or torching the Toronto Raptors for 81 points in 2006, Kobe’s career is in a league of it own. Even though the past three years haven’t been what can be considered vintage “Mamba,” the first 17 have been more than enough for fans to celebrate.
Kobe is one of the top 10 people to ever pick up a basketball period; that is not something up for discussion. But his career is split into two parts: There is number 8 and there is number 24. The two are different in every way, but help make up what is Kobe. Both had an equal opportunity to exemplify its case in which was better; both leaving us with unforgettable moments. So thank you, Kobe. Thank you for two decades of greatness that may never be seen again, and congratulations on a more than worthy hall of fame career.
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These services are currently disconnected, and most students and faculty are unaware they even exist. There is a serious need to develop effective policies and strategies to accommodate those on the spectrum because they have untapped potential that is not being utilized. Without this effort, we as a human population miss the opportunity to utilize our full potential. Some of the world’s true geniuses like Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin and Michelangelo were thought to be on this spectrum. The ability of society to understand that difference is not a negative difference, but a positive one that can lead to new and better ways of doing things that are critically important. Different thinking is what has led to the advancement of society. Understanding people who are different and providing accommodations to enable them to contribute to society matter very deeply to me. As an individual with Asperger’s, I am confounded that the perception of the disorder is often equated with mental retardation and intellectual disability, meaning that I am inferior to others simply because I have different ways of seeing the world. Many people tell me that I am a friendly, empathetic, intelligent individual. I am not a stereotype; I am a person with autism who has potential and has much to contribute to society given accommodations, understanding, respect, support and an equal opportunity. Much work needs to be done to achieve acceptance and acknowledgement in society and remove this inequality.
Troubled Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon made news again earlier this week for another diluted drug sample. The ongoing feud to reinstate Gordon has been put on hold by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell since February. Since Gordon applied for reinstatement, this is the first time anyone has received an update or reason as to why Gordon had yet to receive a response. In that time, Goodell had time to answer the appeal of what seems to be one of his favorite franchises, the New England Patriots. New England lost its 2016 first-round and their 2017 fourth-round picks for its “Deflategate” squabble in the 2014-15 season. Even when Commissioner Goodell came down and placed a four-game suspension on Tom Brady, it was handled in such a timely manner that Brady had the opportunity to appeal his suspension and take it before a court. Roger Goodell has not given the Cleveland Browns that same courtesy in the case of Josh Gordon. Critics could argue that Gordon is an idiot and put himself in this spot with his constant usage of marijuana. All those assumptions are very true, but from a business and team standpoint, it is not fair to string a team along. Goodell could be more clear in the process as the Browns front offices is left just as clueless as fans. It has now been two months since Gordon’s application and free agency has come and gone. Goodell needs to be more vocal in the process. Josh Gordon is the most explosive player the Cleveland Browns organization has seen since its re-expansion in the year 1999. The Browns’ offense lacks a playmaker and Josh Gordon is exactly that. It’s unfair the Browns cannot have a clear plan going into the draft. In free agency the team didn’t want to overpay for a No. 1 receiver because the thought of Gordon’s possible return this upcoming season would make the acquisition almost pointless if reinstated. The lack of communication during this process has left the organization on eggshells as they make offseason plans. If Gordon was given a clear “no” earlier in the process, you could bet the Browns would’ve been more willing to pay for a playmaker in free agency. Goodell is single-handedly holding the Browns back and he should act within a decent timeframe to answer appeals instead of selfishly putting it off. Give Cleveland the same respect and timeliness you give to New England. As for Josh Gordon, lock yourself in a room with enough food for three months so you can’t smoke marijuana and come back and help the Browns win. You are a great player. Do not throw away your talent for a high.
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What autism teaches us Tim Mikes Guest Columnist I have always been an advocate for others. As a child adopted from Russia, I was developmentally delayed and could not speak English. No one knew at that time that I had Asperger’s syndrome. I was placed in a developmentally-handicapped classroom with speech and occupational therapy, and had an aide to assist me. My classmates had more severe and noticeable handicaps, like Down syndrome and epilepsy. They were often bullied and teased; that infuriated me. As I learned English and progressed out of special education classes, I always defended and advocated for those students. I volunteered at Akron Children’s Hospital as college student. There, I helped provide patient services. I oriented family members to resources in the hospital, visited patients and assisted nurses with cleaning and stocking equipment. Currently, I am volunteering on a taskforce at Kent State for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The taskforce is comprised of students who are both on and off the spectrum, as well as faculty from various departments that provide student services. Working on this taskforce allows me to bring awareness and understanding to those who are unfamiliar with autism. I am helping to educate those on some of the difficulties that I face and potential problems others on the spectrum may encounter. More importantly, I am trying to develop specific actions and policies that can be implemented to coordinate the resources that are available to help these students.
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'TODAY Show' social media producer returns to alma mater Kent State
Nate Manley / The Kent Stater Kent State alumnus and current TODAY Show social media producer Kyle Michael Miller speaks during the ninth annual YouToo Social Media Conference at Franklin Hall on Friday, April 8, 2016.
Latisha Ellison CCI Reporter After 130 job applications, 10 bad job offers and one prayer, Kent State alumnus Kyle Michael Miller landed his dream job of working at the TODAY Show in New York City. “When I was little, I used to fake being sick so I could watch Kathie Lee and Regis, and when I was at Kent I would watch Kathie Lee and Hoda, so it’s surreal to work with them sometimes,” Miller said. “I have a lot of pinch me moments especially because there aren’t a lot of jobs at TODAY, and I was blessed enough to be somebody who had an opportunity to work there.” Miller is the lead social media producer for the shows: TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda and the nine o’clock hour of TODAY’s Take. In this role, he leads a team in producing content for the shows’ various social media platforms. He produced the number one Facebook post in TODAY’s history, which reached 47 million people. Faith, family and hope guided Miller in all of his endeavors. After 130 job applications—and rejections — a church service prompted Miller to pray for his dream job. “I was like, ‘alright, Jesus, let’s do this,’ I knew I wanted a job at the TODAY Show and I knew I wanted to work on the show, but also work online and do the digital stuff because that was so important,” Miller said. Miller then received an email from TODAY. com offering him a three-month position with no promise of a full time position after that time period was over. He went through the interview process, gladly accepted the job and has been with TODAY ever since. In addition to social media, Miller also does original on-air stories as the Hope Dealer. With enough sad and unfortunate news in the world, Miller finds inspiring stories of hope to share with the world. When he first started doing his on-air stories, he was responsible for filming and editing everything himself. As a 2009 Kent State School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) graduate, Miller returned to his alma mater to speak at the Ninth Annual YouToo Social Media Conference, which occurred on Friday, April 8. Miller’s time as a broadcast major at Kent State helped him prepare for his job as the Hope Dealer and set him apart from the competition. During his education at Kent, Miller was actively involved in TV2, first covering Kent’s nightlife, then producing and eventually being the General Manager his senior year.
“It (TV2) gave me great experience because they kind of throw you to the wolves a little bit, and you get to really learn about the business and make a lot of mistakes,” Miller said. “It helped me figure out what I want to do and what I don’t want to do in the business.” In 2014, Miller was awarded the JMC FastTrack Award, which means — according to JMC Director Thor Wasbotten — he is a younger graduate who has been in the business for under 10 years and is doing something extraordinary. “Kyle Michael has really done a tremendous job of establishing himself, and he’s really at the cutting edge of everything we’re trying to teach now,” Wasbotten said. “So, on one hand, he’s the perfect graduate in relation to his profession, on the other hand, he represents the students we have here already, in the sense of trying to learn more to prepare themselves for great careers.” When applying for jobs, Miller kept in mind that he wasn’t just competing with other students, but he was also competing with other already-established professionals. This drove him to produce the best work he possibly could. During a student-only breakout session at YouToo, JMC associate professor Karl Idsvoog — and Miller’s former professor — told students Miller did great work when he was a student and that work showed to prospective employers. JMC associate professor William Sledzik echoed Idsvoog’s comments. Before Miller was a broadcast major, he was a public relations major in Sledzik’s Public Relations Case Studies class. “The thing I remember most about Kyle was that he started out at the beginning of the semester producing work that was pretty much on par with the rest of the class,” Slezdik said. “But, by the end of the semester he was doing the very best work in the class.” Miller went on to have two internships the following summer after Sledzik’s class: one with a publicist and one in the news business. He returned the next semester to inform Sledzik of his decision to switch to broadcast news. “I think it has turned out really well for him. He’s a great communicator,” Slezdik said. “If you look at his work, it’s high-energy, inspirational and he touches millions of people with the work that he does.” Miller said he never gave up on his aspirations, as The Hope Dealer intends to continue sharing stories of hope and inspiration with the world. “I grew up knowing nothing is impossible,” Miller said. “If you can dream it, you can do it.” lelliso3@kent.edu
New minor introduced in anthropology department Jailyn Menefee Social Sciences Reporter Kent State's anthropology department announced a new course in its curriculum. The course, Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, will kick off the new forensic anthropology minor offered in fall 2016. Linda Spurlock, an assistant professor in anthropology, will teach the course and discuss the application of biological anthropology in a medico-legal context. “We hope this class stays because it seems the topic is very popular and with the diversity of lectures and guest speakers I believe there is almost something for everyone,” Spurlock said. The new course will cover human osteology, determining the biological profile—which includes the sex, age, race and stature—facial reconstruction, identifying trauma to bones and the stages of decomposition. “There will be a lab component to this class. On Tuesday, the class will get some background in a lecture format and then on Thursday break into groups and look at different things I’ve laid out,” Spurlock said. This class will be one of the first classes
offered in the new forensic anthropology minor being developed by the department. Members of the anthropology department are hopeful the new minor will grow within the school. “It’ll be fantastic in terms of the fact that it’ll be the doorway to the new forensic anthropology minor we’re developing here, but we are trying to build a forensic anthropology minor with the vision of building it into a major one day,” said Anthony Tosi, an assistant professor in the anthropology department. Television shows have put forensics in the spotlight through overly dramatized reenactments. “Although you will see things (in television shows) like CSI, Hollywood is different than real life. But the techniques they use (and) the science they use is real. The speed and the gloss in which they do it is not real life. The underlying science is real,” Tosi said. Tosi discussed Spurlock and her qualifications for teaching the anthropology course. “We have the expertise, even though we are a small department. Three of us have testimony experience; Linda has testified as an expert witness many times, Dr. Owen Lovejoy has and I testified in New York about 25 times,” Tosi said. jmenefee@kent.edu
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With new monument, Obama and Dems seize on Equal Pay Day Erica Werner and Kathleen Hennessey Associated Press President Barack Obama and other Democrats on Tuesday seized on Equal Pay Day — a symbolic event dramatizing how much longer it takes a woman to earn as much as a man — to court women voters and call out Republicans for inaction on the issue. Obama dedicated a new national monument to women's equality and pushed Congress to pass legislation. He suggested he's encouraged by movement toward full gender equality in many arenas — including corporate boardrooms, professional sports and presidential politics. "If we truly value fairness then America should be a level playing field," the president said, as he joined House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Maryland Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski and other Democrats at the SewallBelmont House and Museum in D.C., the onetime home of the National Women's Party now designated as Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. Alva Belmont and Alice Paul were figures in the women's rights and suffrage movements. The Democrats' focus on equal pay comes amid a presidential campaign where the Republican front-runner, Donald Trump, has alienated female voters in droves, leading to GOP fears he could diminish the party's standing with that key constituency for years to come. Yet once again this year, Obama and Democratic lawmakers trumpet their equal pay proposals at news conferences and briefings, Republicans have little to offer in return. "We feel we shouldn't be playing identity politics, we should be working together to strengthen families," said Sarah Chamberlain, president of the Republican Main Street Partnership, which advocates for pragmatic, centerright policies. Democrats support legislation requiring employers to show pay disparity is not based on gender, among other steps. The bill, which passed the House when it was under Democratic control but was blocked by Senate Republicans, builds on the first law Obama signed as president, the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, aimed at making it easier for women to sue over wage discrimination. For their part, the Republicans who control the House and Senate have announced no plans to act on legislation addressing pay inequity, even though a few GOP lawmakers are pushing bills on the issue. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., said she is hoping for Democratic support for her narrowly focused bill allowing employees to share wage information. GOP Sen. Kelly Ayotte said she is working with House Republicans to get on board with her broader bill, modeled on one that passed in her home state of New Hampshire. "To say that Republicans don't care about equal pay, that's just ludicrous that anybody even
says that," Fischer said. "Everybody cares about equal pay. That's a value that we all share." Republican women dispute the notion that "women's issues" are separate from any other issues, noting that women care strongly about national security, the drug epidemic and other matters not specifically related to their gender. With the GOP presidential primary season veering chaotically toward a contested convention, most Capitol Hill Republicans are also avoiding taking any steps that could connect them to the mess, including the perception that they are acting in response to Trump. "I just put these in the context of good government and the right thing to do. I don't put it in the context of anything else," Ayotte said. "I mean I've been working on this well before this presidential race." Yet the result is that the one group arguably best positioned to act as a counterweight to Trump with women voters — female Republican elected officials — has largely allowed his controversial statements on women to go unanswered even as Democrats look likely to elevate the first major-party female presidential nominee in Hillary Clinton. On Tuesday, Obama hinted he views Clinton's campaign as historic progress—although he has not formally endorsed her bid. He said he hoped visitors to the museum will someday be astonished that there was ever a time when women could not vote. "I want them to be astonished that there was ever a time when women earned less than men for doing the same work. I want them to be astonished that there was ever a time when women were vastly outnumbered in the boardroom or in Congress, or there was ever a time when a woman had never sat in the Oval Office," he said. "I don't know how long it will take to get there, but I know we're getting closer to that day." Clinton was participating in a round table discussion on the issue in New York City Tuesday, hosted by job website Glassdoor. Members of the U.S. women's soccer team recently filed a wagediscrimination complaint against U.S. Soccer, and actress Jennifer Lawrence has spoken out about making less than her male co-stars, drawing more attention to the issue than it has had in the past. "These were not always major issues in presidential campaigns but they are major issues today," said Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., who is hosting a briefing on pay equity Tuesday with actress Patricia Arquette. Of Trump, who had to recant after suggesting women should be punished for having abortions, Maloney added: "I think that he is in the Middle Ages." Trump himself was questioned by a voter at a rally last fall on whether she would make as much as a man if Trump were elected. "You're going to make the same if you do as good a job," he said. Associated Press writers Darlene Superville and Kevin Freking contributed to this report.
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HOROSCOPE By Nancy Black Today’s Birthday (04/13/16) The sky’s the limit this year, and preparation key. Make professional moves after 5/9, with travel and studies after 8/13. Begin a two-year partnership phase on 9/9. Discoveries in your work after 9/1 lead to a turning point in your thinking after 9/16. Prioritize 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 6. Work from home for extra productivity. Improve structural supports. Organize, clean and clear space for what’s next. Choose what’s best for family. Pamper yourself with domestic comforts.
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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7. Discuss emotional issues and passions. Work with someone who sees your blind spots. Make powerful requests. Ask for what you want and need for the change you envision.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7. Changes at the top reveal new opportunities in a group project. Being faithful pays off. Find ways to simplify matters. Talk to family before accepting new responsibilities that could affect them.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 9. Hold out for the best deal. Negotiate favorable terms. Don’t pick a fight. Talk about financial matters without provoking a confrontation. You can finagle a win-win. Disagree respectfully.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7. A professional challenge has your focus. Don’t get stopped by the past. Use what you’ve learned. Step slowly and carefully. Don’t take things personally. Avoid emotional outbursts. Fact and fantasy clash. Go for clarity.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 9. Focus on personal priorities. Get facts to back up a hunch. Determine what skills you lack for the dream you’re imagining, and list what it would take to get them. Take charge. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6. Enjoy backstage planning and preparation. Dispel illusions with solid data. Separation or delays could disrupt. Have a backup. Soothe sensitive feelings with tea and empathy. Rest and recharge.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8. Enjoy a class or group participation without exceeding your budget. Get help to realize a dream. Distractions and diversions tempt you away from your research. Stick to your plan. Travel without frills. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6. Collaborate on shared finances. Your partner can get through where you can’t. Unravel a mess. Anticipate changes and temporary confusion with calm support. Practice frugality. Step back if sparks fly. You’re gaining, slowly.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8. Collaboration goes further than solo efforts today. Let go of assumptions. Challenge the generally held opinion for new insight. Listen to what others have to offer. Make quiet inroads. Get terms in writing. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 9. Increased demand at work has you hopping. Don’t rely on memory alone ... schedule and track tasks. Make no snap decisions. Consider long-term consequences. Avoid risky business or overextending. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6. Stay out of someone else’s upset. Have patience with communication breakdowns. Take extra care around sharp objects. Lay low and wait for confusion to pass. Consider backup.
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Cardale Jones calls out NCAA's 'insane and unfair rules' Associated Press Former Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones says he is happy to be done with the NCAA and its "insane and unfair rule." Jones went on a short Twitter rant about how he feels the NCAA exploits athletes. He posted: "It's deeper than athletes thinking we should get paid." He followed that Tuesday with an interview on ESPN where he said he would talk about the issues often with teammates. He says some of his teammates got personal loans from friends and family to pay for costs their scholarships weren't covering. H e w ro t e o n Tw i t t e r : " W h y shouldn't a collegiate athlete be able to use their OWN likeness/brand to benefit themselves but yet the @NCAA can sell there (sic) jerseys." Jones followed up by correcting his spelling of their.
The NCAA is in the process of appealing a court decision that ruled the association was illegally using the names, images and likenesses of college football and basketball players without compensating the athletes. Jones is expected to be selected in the NFL draft later this month. He led Ohio State to the national championship, starting the last three games of the 2014 season for the Buckeyes. He began last season as Ohio State's starter, but was eventually replaced by J.T. Barrett. Jones was a little-known back-up before being pushed into the starting role because an injury to Barrett in 2014. His most notable moment at Ohio State before becoming a key player in the Buckeyes' championship run was tweeting out "we ain't come here to play school."
Leah Klafczynski / Columbus Dispatch Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones (12) runs the ball in the second half against Minnesota at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The host Buckeyes won, 28-14.
NFL denies Josh Gordon's reinstatement application Barry Wilner AP Pro Football Writer The NFL has denied suspended Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Gordon's application for reinstatement. A league spokesman confirmed Tuesday that the application was denied and Gordon can apply again at a future date. The decision puts Gordon's participation for the 2016 season in doubt. He was suspended for all of 2015 for testing positive for alcohol. On Monday, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Gordon "raised a red flag" because of a recent league-administered drug test. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because results of NFL drug tests are not made public, says Gordon didn't have a positive sub-
stance abuse test. But a sample collected in March showed Gordon had traces of marijuana and a diluting substance in his system. The level of marijuana was less than the minimum required by the NFL for a positive test. Cleveland's new front office has said little about Gordon, who applied for reinstatement in January. Last week, coach Hue Jackson said it was premature to talk about the former Pro Bowler because his situation had not been resolved. According to league policy, for Gordon to be reinstated he must demonstrate sustained abstinence during his suspension. His past includes several failed marijuana tests in college, too, at Baylor. After Gordon pleaded guilty to driving while impaired on July 5, 2014, in Raleigh, North Carolina, he was
required to submit to alcohol testing under the third stage of the league's mandated program. Gordon said he drank on a flight to Las Vegas a few days after the 2014 season ended and failed a subsequent test. Gordon had assumed any restrictions ended after the season, but he didn't clarify that with the league. He was initially suspended for the 2014 season after testing positive for marijuana. His penalty was later reduced to 10 games after the league and NFL Players Association changed their substance abuse policies. Gordon also had to sit out the two games in 2013 for a failed drug test, which he blamed on taking prescription cough medicine. He led the league with 1,646 yards receiving in 2013 despite that suspension.
Ed Suba Jr. / Akron Beacon Journal Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon just misses a long third quarter pass from quarterback Brian Hoyer in front of Indianapolis cornerback Greg Toler on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.