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Ryan Place suspect to appear in court Alex Delaney-Gesing Senior Reporter
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One of four convicted suspects in the murder of a Kent State student is scheduled to appear in the Portage County Common Pleas Court Tuesday morning. Akron resident Damantae Graham, 19, is convicted of six felony charges, including aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery and two counts of kidnapping, according to Portage County court records. All charges except the aggravated murder charge are first-degree felonies, with the potential for a prison sentence of three to 11 years, the Record-Courier reported. The three other suspects include Massillon resident Marquis Grier, 18, Stow resident Ty Kremling, 18, and Medina resident Anton Planicka, 18 — all of whom face the same charges. The charges follow the shooting death of Kent State freshman Nick Massa in an apartment at Ryan Place apartments in Kent back in February. Kent City Police reported the suspects broke into the apartment, brandished weapons and stole property from several victims. When Massa confronted them, he was shot and killed, according to the Record-Courier. All four suspects have pleaded not guilty to the charges, and will be tried as adults. Graham’s trial begins at 8:45 a.m. in Judge Laurie Pittman’s courtroom. adelane3@kent.edu
Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater Vietnam War veteran Mike Bokulich of Amherst, Ohio, voices his support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump after a rally at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. Bokulich, a former Democrat, is supporting the Republican ticket this election.
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s a major city in the buckeye battleground, Cleveland was on the campaign radar over the weekend for the major party candidates. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump returned to the city’s I-X Center Saturday evening to boost voter support. His visit followed Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s voter registration stop on Friday at Cuyahoga County Community College. Shellie Lukasik can sum up this presidential election season in one word: “ridiculous.” “This is like a job interview: I don’t want to hear about how the other candidates are, I want to hear what you can bring to the table,” said Lukasik, a Parma resident. Lukasik, 42, sat in the I-X Center’s food court prior to the start of a rally for Trump. Around her, red “Make America Great Again” hats topped the heads of passersby, some carrying blue Trump-Pence campaign and “Hillary for Prison 2016” signs, as they made their way toward the black curtains enclosing the event area. A dark blue Trump sign peeked out from the top of Lukasik’s bag resting on her lap. “It’s terrible how we don’t support each other Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater in this country anymore,” she said. After growing up in a Democratic household Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump addresses supporters at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio, on a farm in southern Ohio, Lukasik has been a on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.
registered Democrat her whole voting life. She’s voting Republican next month, though, because today’s president and government aren’t doing what they’re supposed to — reflecting the people, she said. But voting for Trump doesn’t make her a strong supporter for the nominee — on the contrary, she thinks he’s a jerk. “But so what,” Lukasik said. “How many times have you met a guy who’s a jerk, but is smart at his job? There are jerks everywhere. I don’t expect to be his girlfriend or his friend; I just think he might have a better way of getting things done, as opposed to what Clinton might do.” Trump and Clinton have reached the last stretch of the campaign trail before the Nov. 8 election. Over the next 16 days, both nominees are picking up the pace on rally appearances and voter registration events. Trump’s Cleveland visit aimed to encourage voters to take action against “voter fraud” in the “rigged system” of the election. He referenced the detailed list of foreign policy solutions he presented earlier in the day at a rally in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as well as his intention to change the inside dealings of the “corrupt government.” His statements on the “corrupt lifetime career politicians like Clinton” were met by boos from the crowd and “lock her up” chants.
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LaunchNET helps entrepreneur win Pitch U Madeline Zupko General Assignment Reporter The Burton D. Morgan Pitch U Competition awarded a Kent State public health graduate student $4,500 for her work helping to prevent infectious diseases. Shanice Cheatham is the founder of Endemic Solutions, LLC, a company focused on finding solutions to fight infectious disease in underdeveloped countries. Cheatham’s company is best known for its development of the Endemic Filtration Portable Handwashing System, meant to act as a source of clean water for healthcare workers that they can easily carry on their backs. In 2015, at the age of 26, Cheatham began her journey starting Endemic Solutions. “I’m doing this because of my father,” she said. Her father became ill with MRSA, a staph bacteria resistant to antibiotics and she said it is what really inspired her to begin all of this. Cheatham said the prize from the Burton D. Morgan Pitch U Competi-
tion came at the right time because she needed additional funding to work on her prototype to get it to its next stages. “The more I get done, the more valuable I’ll be,” she said. Cheatham learned about the pitching competition through LaunchNET, a company designed to help entrepreneurs launch their ideas. LaunchNET adviser Tabitha Martin worked closely with Cheatham to get Endemic Solutions, LLC up and running. “She’s very motivated and very smart — a lot of this she could have figured out. She's always very gracious and says that she couldn't have done it without (LaunchNET),” Martin said, “I don’t know anybody with a work ethic like hers added on top of a brain that I can’t even comprehend. Her work ethic is nonstop. I don't know when she sleeps.” Scott Shane, a professor from Case Western University, organized the competition and workshop for the Burton D. Morgan Competition. Shane witnessed Cheatham’s work ethic first hand and said she won for three main reasons: her idea,
the style of her pitch and her personality. He said the way she carried herself was a key component. “I think it was probably my best pitch I’ve ever done,” Cheatham said. “I’ve pitched so many times, and the more times you practice, the better you get at it. There were a few keen things that Scott taught me. I was able to take my experience, the key pointers from the workshop, and apply them (to the pitch).” The most difficult part of being an entrepreneur has been being on her own, Cheatham said. She originally planned to pursue a career in orthopedics, but after her father’s illness she quickly changed her mind. “When you’re the only one at the time who believes in what you’re doing, you have to continue to push through,” she said. “If you believe in it so much and you continue to push through all of the obstacles that’s in your way, eventually you'll start to see the fruits of your labor … It’s never easy, it gets easier, but it’s still not easy.”
Photo courtesy of Madeline Zupko Shanice Cheatham, founder of Endemic Solutions, LLC., and a Kent State mzupko1@kent.edu public health graduate student, on Saturday, Oct 22, 2016.
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TRUMP Crossing the aisle for Trump... “The system is rigged. You know it, I know it, the politicians know it, the media people know it. They all know it,” he said. He reported that there are 24 million voter registrations that are either invalid or significantly inaccurate — according to the Pew Research Center — 1.8 million deceased registered, 2.8 million registered in more than one state and 14 percent of non-citizen registered.
I don’t think his comments have anything to do with how he plans to run the country." SHELLIE LUKASIK PARMA RESIDENT “I’ve got news for all of the people taking advantage of our rigged system: (On Nov. 8), everything is going to change,” Trump said. “We’re going to show them, and we’re going to beat the system.” National polls in the last week have
The Kent Stater put Trump and Clinton in a close race among likely voter support. An Oct. 22 Investor's Business Daily and TechnoMetrica Market Intelligence poll put Trump ahead of Clinton by a 2-point margin, 42-40 percent. Comparably, an Oct. 21 Politico/Morning Consult poll places Clinton in the lead by 6 points, 46-40 percent, with 3-point margin of error. Both nominees have faced heat in the media over the last few weeks — from the recent WikiLeaks publishing of Clinton’s emails, to the release of Trump’s “locker room talk” video that resulted in the firing of an NBC Today Show co-host. Lukasik isn’t fazed by Trump’s comments from the video.”I’ve heard worse,” she said. “It’s common; people talk, men and women both,” Lukasik said. “It’s trashy, but it’s kind of commonplace, where people say things that don’t necessarily represent them.” Pink “Women for Trump” signs joined the throng of blue, red and greencolored campaign posters waved in the air upon the nominee’s arrival on stage. “I love those pink signs; Those are my favorite,” he said. “We’re going to do so well with the women. “I don’t feel like it’s all that different from what I heard when I was in high school,” Lukasik added. “I don’t think his comments have anything to do with how he plans to run the country.” Erik Hlosek and Philip Ropelewski, Case Western Reserve University graduate students, wore matching red and black “Make America Great Again” hats
ahead of Trump’s speech. “I’ve had this hat for a while, just needed to wear it somewhere,” Ropelewski said. Hlosek, a registered Democrat, voted for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in the primary election. He’s crossing the aisle on Election Day. “I kind of thought (Clinton) was the antithesis to Bernie’s message — flip flops and will say anything,” he said. “So I don’t really trust her.” Ropelewski, a registered Republican, supported Trump from beginning of his campaign. He said the nominee’s words aren’t representative of his plans
He’s a billionaire, sure, but he’s a regular, downto-earth guy. An outsider in politics." MIKE BOKULICH VIETNAM WAR VETERAN post-election. “I don’t see how what he said 10 years ago on a hot mic tape that was a minute long, is going to affect how he makes decisions,” Hlosek said. “It’s pretty crass, (but) it’s a very inconsequential thing.” Ropelewski said looking past the comments is what matters. “Everyone says something nasty and gross at point in their lives, and that’s
what locker room talk is,” he said. “It’s not something to be proud of, but it happens. It’s distasteful, but it happens. “At the end of the day, we’re talking about running the country. And I still want him to run the country, even if he said something distasteful a long time ago.” Trump encouraged the thousands chanting “Trump” to do their part: vote. “This is a movement like no one in this country has ever seen before,” he said. “We’re going to look back at this election and say this is by far the most important vote you cast for anyone.” Vietnam War veteran Mike Bokulich, 73, joined a handful of men wearing white “Veterans for Trump: Make America Great Again” shirts post-rally. He labeled himself as “patriotic.” While Bokulich used to lean toward the left side — he grew up as a Democrat — he said he’s developed more conservative views as he’s gotten older. For this election, he’s pro-Trump. “Trump is an outsider (in politics). That’s why so many people from across the aisle are finding him interesting, Democrats and Republicans. And that’s why mainstream people are finding it difficult — because he’s not supposed to be doing what he is doing. “He’s a billionaire, sure, but he’s a regular, down-to-earth guy. An outsider in politics,” Bokulich said. “He speaks normally: unscripted. Sometimes I wish he wouldn’t say certain things, but that’s the beauty of it.” adelane3@kent.edu
Midterm grades expand to higher coursework Andrew Atkins Administration Reporter
SAS works to bridge accessibility gap Kent State's Office of University Architect instituted a project Sept. 21 to update accessibility access for buildings on the main campus. Michael Bruder, executive director of facility, planning and design, said the $1,700,000 project aims to make sure that every building’s entrance is equipped with at least one accessible entrance with auto operators. “We try to make our campus as accessible as possible. Some of our academic buildings don’t have auto operators,” Bruder said. “We want to improve the usability for students with disabilities.” This project includes Bowman Hall, the Business Administration Building, Cartwright Hall, The Child Development Center, Franklin Hall, Henderson Hall, the Center for the Performing Arts, Kent Hall and South Wing, the library, Liquid Crystal Materials Science Building, Lowry Hall, Mathematical Sciences Building, McGilvrey Hall, M.A.C. Center, Merrill Hall, Moulton Hall, Nixson Hall, Ritchie Hall, Rockwell Hall, Satterfield Hall and White Hall. The idea for the improvements came about through Student Accessibility Services. “Based on the work of one of the sub-committees, the larger committee recommended general improvements to all buildings for first floor handicapped
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Kent State reorganized midterm grades to encompass more than freshman level courses this academic year. Last year, midterm grades were available only for those with a freshman class standing. This year, professors must enter midterm grades for all 00,000, 10,000 and 20,000 level courses. “The idea is to let students know early on how they’re doing,” said Melody Tankersley, senior associate provost. Tankersley said the change happened after first-year students, entering college with enough credits to elevate their class standing, did not receive midterm grades. Many of these students received credits through advanced placement and dual-enrollment courses, and weren’t getting the feedback other first-year students were. Tyler Smith, a freshman business management major, said he enjoys the feedback. “I think it’s helpful for people to see where they are (and) to see if they need to pick up the pace,” Smith said. “I don’t think there’s really a downside to seeing them. It will motivate me to try harder in class.” Tankersley said she hopes it’s easier for professors as well. “I think that in some ways it’s a little bit clearer on who to report on,” she said. “Before, it just depended on the student, not the class. In one class you might have 50 students, but only 20 need a midterm report.” Sociology professor Timothy Owens said Andrew Atkins / The Kent Stater that he faced a different kind of challenge. “Part of the problem is having enough data Emily Risser, a graduate secondary education student, Kayce McCurdy, a junior art education major, and Mikaela Smyk, a freshto have a reasonable midterm grade estimate,” man physical science major, study on the fourth floor of the University Library on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. Owens said. The window of time for midterm grades to be ish the semester strong.” Cordova said she also appreciates her midterm grades. entered has been extended as well — something Tank“To see my grade as a whole, I get to see if I need Junior theatre studies major Eoin Rude said he ersley said she hopes will make the process easier for to really step up my game. It’s definitely amazing, so appreciated midterm grades when he got them. professors and students alike. “It’s a helpful check in the middle, but I didn’t I don’t get to the end of the semester, when it’s too “Starting in Week 4, faculty can start giving that late to boost my grade, and it’s too late to do anything progress report,” she said. “When you give (the report) notice that they were gone,” Rude said. “I had midabout it,” Cordova said. to students earlier, it gives them extra time to change term tests and got those grades back.” their study behavior and gives them more time to finaatkins5@kent.edu Sophomore communication studies major Delaney
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Kent State’s Middle Childhood Education Program is the first undergraduate program in Ohio and third in the U.S. to be issued the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme certificate in teaching and learning. The International Baccalaureate is a nonprofit organization that works with schools, governments and international organizations to create programs that "encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right," according to the mission statement on its website. The Middle Years Programme, one of four programs IB offers, is aimed at giving students ranging from ages 11-16 a global perspective when learning about different subjects. "For example, we’re not just teaching students how to convert measurements," said Robin Dever, assistant professor and middle school program coordinator at the Kent State Geauga Campus. "We’re also looking at it like: 'Why does the United States have one form of measurement and the rest of the world has another?' It’s not so much teaching things in isolation anymore, it’s looking at a broader global context.” Students who graduate from the Middle Childhood Education program, will not only receive their teaching license from the state of Ohio, but they will also be eligible to receive their International Baccalaureate Teaching and Learning certificate in MYP. This certificate allows graduates to teach at schools in Ohio, as well as any IB school.
“There are a lot of schools that have IB that are interested in hiring our students because they don’t have to do that extra level of training," Dever said. "But even if they’re not going to teach in an IB school, the skills our graduates are gaining by teaching with global mindedness is going to help them in any classroom." According to the IB website, the MYP is available in over 1,000 schools in 101 countries. There are several districts in Northeast Ohio that offer the IB program including Akron, Oberlin and Shaker Heights. MYP is currently taught at the Kent State main campus, Stark campus and Geauga campus, with about 60 students enrolled. amurph30@kent.edu
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OUR Clinton the VIEW clear choice After months of reporting on each of the presidential nominees — ranging from Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to Jill Stein and Gary Johnson — The Kent Stater editorial board unanimously agrees that only one name on the ballot carries the experience and platform suitable for a position in the White House: Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. For many students at Kent State, this is the first time we have had the opportunity to vote in a presidential election. It’s an opportunity to set the nation’s direction for ourselves and future generations, a responsibility that should not be taken lightly. If Clinton is elected, she must tackle gridlock that’s been all-too-common under President Barack Obama and his legislature. The efficacy of her four years will be at the mercy the congressional body assembled by the electorate. However, cooperative efforts will be achieved through the composure displayed by Clinton over the course of her political career. A vote for Clinton is a vote to build on the social and economic progress left behind by the Obama administration. It’s a vote to preserve a racially and ethnically integrated United States, ensure that climate change is met with the fervor that the seriousness of the situation demands and promote peace in an era of rapid — oftentimes tense — globalization. Clinton has been a champion of equality, fighting for women, children and the LGBT community on her way to the Democratic ticket. She’s been an integral part of the Paris Agreement, a treaty signed by over 190 countries that affirms the international community’s resolve to protect the environment. All the while, she served as secretary of state for four years, guiding the U.S. in the face of ever-complicated challenges across the globe. Of course, Clinton has battled her share of controversy; from the use of her private server for confidential information to her involvement in the Benghazi debacle, many find that her duplicitous nature diminishes her otherwise impressive political resume. The editorial board, however, agrees that no presidential
On implicit bias Bobbie Szabo Columnist Implicit bias is real. We all have it. Implicit bias does not make you a bad person. Many conservative politicians believe discussing implicit bias is a way for liberals to point fingers and blame white people for racism. They believe a hyperbolic fallacy. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, Trump’s running mate, said in the vice presidential debate: “When (Clinton) was asked in the debate a week ago if there was implicit bias in law enforcement, her only answer was that there’s implicit bias in everyone in the United States. I just think what we ought to do is, we ought to stop seizing on these moments of tragedy.” Pence incorrectly equates racism and implicit bias; he incorrectly assumes having implicit biases means someone can pass a moral judgement on you, and thus shows he has very little clue what implicit bias actually is. According to the Kirwan Institute at The Ohio State University, implicit bias “refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.” The key word in the definition is “unconscious.” We cannot control implicit bias. Thus, we cannot be labeled poorly or positively based on how our biases function. In actuality, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was completely correct when she stated we all have implicit biases. The aim now is to make sure we are aware of them. As soon as we are aware of them, we can begin to combat them. We can attempt to change the way we think. Not all implicit biases can be solved, and not all of them can disappear or even shrink in size. But we certainly can and should try to decrease them. If not for ourselves, we should try for those our behavior affects. Take, for instance, the implicit bias in law enforcement against people of color (which multiple studies have shown to be true.) These police officers are not bad people; most of the time, they are not purposefully seeking out black people to kill. But most of the time, police are just slightly more inclined to believe a member of a marginalized community has committed a crime than a white person. This personal, unconscious bias stems from a larger cultural belief or feeling. A high proportion of criminals on television are people of color. A high proportion of people in jail are people of color. As human beings, we notice these details and absorb them. We grow up knowing certain things to be true, and they ingrain themselves within us and manifest as implicit bias. Implicit bias does not apply only to racial inequality, but also to gender, sexuality, socioeconomic class and almost every other inequality present in our society. While we do not necessarily try to discriminate against others, it still happens. The only way to fix these problems is to acknowledge their existence and very deliberately try to reverse them. Although implicit bias is unconscious, we must consciously try to nullify their effects. bszabo3@kent.edu
Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks to supporters at Cuyahoga Community College on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
candidate is without imperfections. When evaluated against the competition, Clinton’s shortcomings should be of minor concern. Her Republican counterpart, Trump, fosters a dangerous political environment through distasteful rhetoric aimed at immigrants, women and Muslims. His egregious comments and behavior are a stark contrast to the professionalism set forth by Obama throughout the past eight years.
Regardless of which nominee is selected by voters on Nov. 8, we recognize the importance of abandoning the ad hominem-style discourse born out of this contentious election. The colorful attacks from each side should serve as a reminder to young voters that progress is unattainable without respect for differing ideologies. This is just part of the reason we intend to continue to cover all candidates without bias as the election concludes in the coming weeks.
The curse is broken, but the World Series still matters
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Trump’s Saturday Night issue Nicholas Hunter Columnist
Dan Armelli Columnist I always hoped that when Cleveland sports had its day again, us fans wouldn’t become spoiled. Boston sports fans — while massively fortunate to be able to witness so much winning for many generations, throughout multiple sports — carry the stigma of being spoiled and acting as such. While I always believed Cleveland would be able to get sports teams that won championships, although maybe not to Boston’s extent, I wondered what it would feel like to root for my teams after they had already captured titles. Full disclosure, while I support and follow all Cleveland teams, I’ve called the Broncos my NFL team since 2003, as I was never able to connect with the Browns like I did with the Indians and the Cavaliers. We’ve seen our teams win a lot in 2016. While I’m still young, I felt pretty desperate to see one of my teams win a ring in my lifetime. But now that it’s happened, I’ve fortunately come to realize that it still matters a great deal to me if the Indians win the World Series or not, for multiple reasons. There can’t be a lot of loyal fans out there that can say that each of their favorite pro sports teams were world champions in the same calendar year. The 2016 ring sweep is on the line for me. It also helps that this is the first time I’ll be able to remember seeing the Tribe in a World Series. But both of those reasons pale in comparison to why I think everyone else hasn’t become spoiled with the Cavs breaking the Cleveland curse. Before I became a Broncos fan and before the Cavs won the draft lottery in 2003 to lock up LeBron James, my family was taking me to see the Indians at — what used to be called — Jacob’s Field . My memory doesn’t stretch that far back, but every time I’m home I see pictures of when I was really little in my dad’s arms, watching fireworks. I also see a picture of something I do remember. I used to collect as many empty Indians collector’s cups I could find after games, waiting for everyone to empty the
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stadium so I could survey the rows, looking, until the grounds crew came out to dismantle the field. Growing up, my family would travel to at least one baseball stadium each year. In my 23 years, I’ve been to over 20 stadiums, some that aren’t even around anymore. Those summers grew my love for baseball and the Indians. Some summers we were fortunate enough to see the Indians play. The summer of 2008 was particularly Tribethemed. We stopped in Kansas City to see the Royals play the Giants, Tribe great Omar Vizquel’s last season with San Francisco. Another trip I like to share whenever I can is in 2002 when we went to Montreal to see the Indians play the Expos. I don’t remember the game itself at all, but I may not be able to top the experience for the rest of my life. Before the game, I held up a sign that said, “TWO THUMBS UP FOR ELLIS BURKS.” Burks played three seasons for the Tribe and, that year, mashed 32 homers. As Burks turned around, he saw my sign and gave me two thumbs up. Another great aspect of that game was getting there and having my dad see a family friend sitting in our row. When asked what brought her to the game, she said she was with her in-laws, one of who happened to be Indians owner Larry Dolan. I don’t remember specifics, but when I asked my dad about what he and Dolan talked about, he said that Dolan talked to me more than anyone, asking about the game and why we were winning. One last fun fact from that game: it was the last start for Bartolo Colon in an Indians uniform. He was traded five days later. To the Expos. For Brandon Phillips. And Grady Sizemore. And Cliff Lee. Crazy. Both of these trips happened over 10 years ago, but they laid the foundation for my passion for the Indians. A lot of people have stories like mine that give them reasons for why this trip to the World Series makes it special. I’m glad a little winning in Cleveland hasn’t taken that away.
“Saturday Night Live” has been a staple of comedy on TV since its inception in 1975. It has been a revolving door of some of the most legendary comedians over the years, is a rite of passage for upcoming stars in the business to host, and is a de facto home for many comedic greats. In recent weeks, SNL and NBC have received criticism from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, calling the weekly skits that parody the presidential debates between him and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton a “hit job” on his image, and saying that actor Alec Baldwin’s portrayal of him “stinks.” Parodying debates is by no means new territory for SNL. The cast has performed parodies of presidential debates since 2000, when Al Gore and George W. Bush were running. The show has always followed the same formula: caricatures of the candidates bringing levity to often intense elections; however, Trump has called this another example of the mainstream media trying to rig the election against him. From one perspective, you may be able to see where Trump is coming from: SNL has been rather kind to Clinton, often showing her portrayer, Kate McKinnon, celebrating, dancing, cracking jokes and applauding when Baldwin delivers a line that Trump has gotten in hot water for saying. When watching, it seems like SNL writers go after Trump five times for every one of Clinton’s mishaps that is brought up. Whether there is a legitimate gripe or not, the bigger issue seems to be that Trump is reacting to it at all. He has spent a large part of the past couple weeks claiming that the election is being rigged against him, citing democratic corruption, voter fraud issues, media bias and even opposition in the Republican party as the various forces against him. The problem with this argument is, while SNL has a large audience, it simply is not a news source that is expected to offer unbiased information. McKinnon, dressed as Clinton, dancing on stage and taking drinks out of a Champagne bottle is evidence enough. Trump, who has been in the entertainment business for a large portion of his life, should be used to the criticism and mockery that comes with being a public figure. The biggest issue is that this is somebody who is running for president. If he were to win, everything he says will be spun negatively on at least half of American cable news networks. The last thing Trump should worry about is SNL using him as a punchline.
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Soccer's weekend split seals MAC East title Carly Evans Sports Reporter
Photo courtesy of Nate Manley The Jason Bitsko Team Lounge was dedicated to former Kent State offensive lineman Jason Bitsko on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. Bitsko died in August 2014.
Dix Stadium Players Lounge dedicated to Jason Bitsko Henry Palattella Sports Reporter The Kent State community was rocked by the death of Jason Bitsko in 2014. Bitsko – who was on pace to be the Flashes starting center in 2014 – died in his sleep, during a week of preseason workouts, due to an enlarged heart. Kent State took another step towards immortalizing Bitsko Saturday, as the university's athletic department dedicated the Dix Stadium player's lounge in Bitsko's name. The lounge – which was built last year – is now formally called the Jason Bitsko Lounge. It is filled with lounge chairs, televisions and mannequins dressed in Kent State uniforms, and it now bears a plaque in the entrance with Bitsko's name on it. During the dedication ceremony, Bitsko's family and former teammates were on hand to celebrate his life. Kent State President Beverly Warren delivered a speech about Bitsko, along with football head coach Paul Haynes. Athletic Director Joel Nielsen and former offensive line coach Shawn
Clark each had pre-recorded speeches that were played on the lounge's main TV. "Every player, from this day forward, will remember Jason Bitsko as the heart of Kent State University football," Warren said during her speech. "Jason meant so much to this football program," Haynes said. "I think one of the biggest compliments you can get as a player is (you are) a great teammate. You can see that, right now, with all of his teammates that are here." Haynes also announced that Bitsko's number 54 jersey is now in the College Football Hall of Fame. A different member of the Kent State offensive line wears number 54 each game, in honor of Bitsko. "The thing that I remember most about (Bitsko) is that beautiful smile," Haynes said. "He had an unbelievable smile, and (the plaque) is fitting because I called his smile the golden smile. Just like his golden smile lit up our locker room and out practice field, (the plaque) will light up this room." hpalatte@kent.edu
The top two soccer teams in the Mid-American Conference faced off Sunday. Kent State (11-2-2, 7-12 MAC), No. 1 in the MAC East, was on a 13-game winning streak. Ball State University (13-3-2, 8-1-1 MAC), ranked first in the MAC West, had a similar 10-game run until a loss to Ohio University (5-11-1, 3-7 MAC) Thursday, Oct. 20. Ultimately, the West came out on top. Israel Galarza III / The Kent Stater A 2-1 overtime loss to the Sophomore goalkeeper Ashleah McDonald goes to kick the ball in a Cardinals Sunday gave the game against Ball State University on Sunday, Oct 23, 2016. The game Flashes their first confer- ended in a loss for the Flashes, with a score of 2-1. ence loss and second loss of took control of possession and goalie-interference call. the season. forced Kent State to play more Ball State got the ball back “It’s extremely disappointdefensively than they had in and staged a counter attack. ing,” head coach Rob Marinaro said. “But as I told the team the first half. Ball State had 12 Ball State's Sam Kambol was we gotta take this, learn from shots in the second half com- able to dribble through Kent State's defense and score in the it and just move on. We can’t pared to Kent State's five. In the 76th minute, fresh- 97th minute, to win the game. allow this to creep into the next “I think they’re building game or into our mindset. We man Yela Ziswiler of Ball have the playoffs coming in, so State, blasted a ball into the themselves up right now," we have to prepare ourselves top corner of the net to tie the Marinaro said about the to be the best we possibly can, game and ultimately send it Flashes. "We have great leadto overtime. ership, and they really set a come tournament time.” “A game comes in waves," great example on making The Flashes and the Cardinals were evenly matched Marinaro said. "We scored, sure we come back to what in the first half. Both defenses and then we allowed them makes us successful.” If Ball State loses to the were impenetrable holding to pick up the momentum ... each other to five shots. Ball we got caught defending a University of Miami (OH) State didn’t have any saves, little bit more than we would Thursday and Kent State like. We just didn’t create our beats Ohio University, the but Kent State made one. In the second half, Kent offense enough.” Flashes can still seal the No. The Flashes came out 1 seed and secure home-field State struck first with a goal in the 52nd minute. Senior mid- strong in the first overtime for all playoff games. fielder Abbie Lawson played period. Hellstrom drew a foul Miami's 2-0 loss to Ohio the ball into Ball State’s pen- near the corner flag and Kent Sunday gave the Flashes the alty box. The ball bounced State had a dangerous free outright MAC East regular around until senior forward kick with a chance to win the season championship for the Jenna Hellstrom was able to game because of the golden first time since 2011. head the ball into the goal, for goal rule. The Flashes will play Ohio Hellstrom played the ball University Thursday in Athens her 13th goal of the season. After Kent State’s goal, the into the box, and it went into the at 3 p.m. momentum shifted in Ball back of the net. But the goal was State’s favor. The Cardinals ultimately called back due to a cevans56@kent.edu
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