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KSU honors top 1 percent of oncampus students Keisha Burley Student Life Reporter The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is an organization that consists of the top academic 1 percent of students in the residence halls on Kent State’s campus. Each NRHH chapter has its own unique chapter title, and as a tribute to the unofficial Kent State mascot, the title is the Black Squirrel Chapter. NRHH operates on four pillars: leadership, service, scholastics and recognition. But aside from these requirements, there are other things to be considered when thinking of becoming a part of this group. Marisa Stephens, a senior managerial marketing major and president of Kent State’s NRHH, said she believes being a part of NRHH means wanting to make a difference on campus. “Being a part of NRHH, to me, means being a part of something that is helping to make our campus a better place,” Stephens said. “It means being able to make a difference.” Along with being able to actively make a positive impact on the on-campus community, Stephens has found that this organization has helped strengthen her personal life, as well. “My family is so proud of me, and I have met a lot of my life long best friends through this organization,” Stephenes said. “And for that, I am very thankful.” Whether holding a high position in the organization or simply being a member, each person associated with NRHH takes something different from the experience. Andrew Ledley, a sophomore integrated social studies major, spoke about the most rewarding part of NRHH for him. “The most rewarding part is easily the positive impacts I have been able to be a part of,” Ledley said. “Whether it’s volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House in Akron or helping out at the Akron Boys & Girls Club, I know and can see the positive effects of the work I am doing in the smile of those who I’ve impacted positively.” Both Stephens and Ledley encourage students who are living on campus to look into what it takes to become a part of NRHH and to reach out if they would like to take part in some of the volunteer opportunities NRHH provides. kburley1@kent.edu
Happy hour loses allure for Kent State students Samantha Ickes Features Correspondent For the stereotypical broke college student, Friday night drinks with friends can put a dent in a student’s wallet. With mixed drinks ranging between $5 and $8, it can be easy to rack up a tab. Many local bars offer happy hours to lure in those looking to save a few bucks on a beer or cocktail. Starting the evening off during happy hour can save students the cost of a surprisingly high bill. Kent State junior English major Elyse Taylor said she enjoys unwinding after a long day with her boyfriend, and sometimes her family, at the Water Street Tavern. “I like the Water Street Tavern because they have happy hour from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.,” Taylor said. “Lots of drinks are only $2, and it’s great. They also have live music every (week)night.” Taylor also said she likes attending happy hour because the crowds aren’t as large as they are later in the evening. She said most college students prefer to go out later in the evening. “I think it’s also cost effective because it’s cheaper to drink more,” she said. Mike Beder, owner of Water Street Tavern, said the establishment offers more than 40 brands for shots, cocktails, draft beer and bottled beer for $2 each during happy hour. During happy hour, he said the tavern sees a “fair amount” of college students. “We’ll see them having drinks with their dinners at Mr. Zub’s, coming in groups after a class or test to watch a game or some live music or maybe just starting the night out early,” Beder said. The Water Street Tavern’s happy hour is consistent throughout the week. Beder said students usually start their Thursday nights out during happy hour, though on weekends students come out later in the evening after happy hour ends.
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Austin Mariasy / The Kent Stater Junior biology major Yousof Mousa (left) helps senior history and international relations double-major Mandy Hoskins light her candle for a “Wall of Love” event hosted by the Ohio Student Association on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016.
Demonstration for ‘Wall of Love’ Cameron Gorman Diversity Reporter he Ohio Student Association (OSA) at Kent State hosted a post-election demonstration Wednesday night after Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s victory. “(The idea) really came at (2 a.m. in the morning),” said Grace Goodluck, a junior political science major and Kent State OSA co-chair. ”We were all just talking, and we were upset and we didn’t know what to do.” Goodluck said the group decided they couldn’t just be angry and had to be together as a community. Students gathered as the sun set on the front of campus, armed with cans of spray paint, candles and hand warmers for the cold weather. The group painted the rock with
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the newly popular phrase “Not Our President,” used on social media by those dissatisfied with Trump’s win. “It felt like I was punched in the stomach,” said Andrew Keiper, a junior journalism major. “It felt like there wasn’t a whole lot of hope, and I felt very, very small in the face of something like this — in the face of such violent, bigoted, racist rhetoric being chosen into power.” Although temperatures dipped in the 40s, those in attendance remained around the rock, fashioned into a “wall of love.” “We want activism because we need to create the change for ourselves,” Goodluck said. “We can’t just let this happen to us, and so we are trying to build coalitions.” Those gathered also shared chants, songs and thoughts through
a megaphone as others painted. They later lit candles as the night wore on. “I am very, very upset about the election … about the results. I was brought up (in) a household that supported love, and I believed for years that there’s liberty and justice for all,” said Kyle Burnett, a senior theater studies major. “I don’t feel like there’s (sic) liberty and justice for all this day.” Burnett said he’s afraid of what the future will be like. He carried a homemade sign reading “Free Hugs.” “I’ve been going around today on my class breaks, giving people hugs, and there have been people coming up to me crying giving me hugs,”Burnett said. Trump is already facing major backlash on social media by those
who feel his policies are regressive. “I was stunned. I guess I shouldn’t have been, but I was really extraordinarily surprised. I never expected that there was this much divisiveness and hate,” said Vicki Bocchicchio, director of the Honors College academic programs. Bocchicchio was a Clinton supporter during the election. She said she felt that attending the event was a show of support for students she knew through the university. “I think right now it’s the least we can do, and as we move forward and see how things really unfold,” Bocchicchio said. “There may be more strategic things to do, but I think right now ... just showing each other support and recognizing that we’re not alone is the least we could do.” cgorman3@kent.edu
AEPi bakes its way to philanthropy at LatkeFest Brittney Prather Greek Life Reporter Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) is setting out to raise money for Repair the World at its eighth annual LatkeFest at Hillel, Kent State’s Jewish community center on campus, Thursday afternoon. LatkeFest is an extensive, all-you-caneat latke, a potato pancake, event where members of the Greek life community volunteer to make latkes. “These are the best potato pancakes you will ever eat,” said Terry Hugo, a senior business management and AEPi LatkeFest chair. “I had never had a potato pancake before I went to Kent (State), and then I did LatkeFest for the first time. It’s the most amazing experience if you go, I promise.” The event will be $8 pre-sale and $13 at the door. In addition to the “all-you-caneat” event itself, there will be a raffle and Photo courtesy of Hillel at Kent State University an all you can eat contest as well. “It’s a pretty extensive event, (and) it Participants of LatkeFest 2015 sit at a table to eat latkes on Nov. has grown a lot,” Hugo said. “This is its 12, 2015.
The Weekend Nov. 10
Kent State of Wellness Open Forum Learn more about the university’s healthy campus initiative at 4 p.m. in the Student Center. A discussion on nutrition, physical activity and preventative care will include ideas and suggestions from attendees.
eighth year, and I have been there for five out of eight of those years, so it’s pretty crazy to see how much it’s changed and molded and really grown.” Last year, there were 446 people at the event. AEPi was able to raise $9,300 before expenses. This year, the fraternity hopes to beat its attendance record to raise $10,000. “(AEPi) believe(s) in the Jewish idea of ‘tikkun olam,’ which means to repair the world, which is what our fund is called,” Hugo said. All of the proceeds from the event, as well as those from the other AEPi chapters, will go toward the Repair the World Fund, which benefits 10 different organizations. The fraternity tries not to do the same ten organizations each time and attempts to switch it up in order to benefit several organizations. “We really try and go for that idea of ‘tikkun olam’ to repair the world, so that’s why we give back to everyone and not just one local organization or charity,” Hugo said. bprathe2@kent.edu
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Campus is closed today for Veterans Day, but don’t just spend it catching up on homework or Netflix. Volunteer, go to a ceremony or attend a parade to honor the men and women who have served the country.
Start the basketball season with the women’s team as it takes on Bradley University at 7 p.m. in the M.A.C. Center. The men’s team home opener is scheduled for Wednesday against Mississippi State University.
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Clinton course to begin spring semester Erin Zaranec Entertainment Editor Hillary Clinton’s campaign may have come to a formal conclusion after her loss to now-President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday, but her impact will play a leading role in Kent State academics throughout the spring semester. Kent State’s Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality and Women’s Studies program will offer the special topics course “Hillary Clinton Case Study: Perspectives on Gender and Power” in the College of Arts and Sciences. Clinton won the nation’s popular vote in the presidential election, but lost the electoral college votes to Trump. “This course is not a biographical course. It is a women’s studies course that employs feminist methods and gender theories to examine representations of women’s power through the lens of this historic election,” said Molly Merryman, director of Kent State’s Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality. “Hillary Clinton is a compelling subject for this inquiry not only because she is the first women to (have run for) president as a major party nominee, but because she has a career in politics that is more than four decades long.” Merryman and Suzanne Holt, director of Kent State's Women's Studies department and creator of the course, both agreed that Clinton’s level of visibility in the political arena led to her experience being chosen as one that can be representative of broader women’s issues. “This election cycle revealed how significantly many Americans discriminate against women," Merryman said. "Presidential nominee Clinton has been subjected to harsh criticism about her voice, her body, her clothing and other aspects that have nothing to do with her abilities, ideologies From Page 1
HAPPY HOUR Happy hour loses allure ... “It seems college students come out later and later every year, so happy hour lets us see that crowd a lot earlier than we may otherwise,” Beder said. “The community and dinner crowd take advantage of it quite a bit as well.” Tom Creech, a manager at Ray’s Place, said he’s noticed a decline in the number of people who come during happy hour times.
Austin Mariasy / The Kent Stater Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign stop in Akron, Ohio, on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016.
or political platforms." The course will focus on gender inequality as a whole, with Clinton being used as a representative figure of a broader societal issue. “Women comprise 51 percent of the American population, but only hold 20 percent of Congressional seats. The U.S. ranks 98th in the world in terms of the representation of women in legislative positions,” Merryman said. "There are only 6 women governors, which is 12 precent of those positions. Women also only comprise less than 20 percent of mayoral offices. But, women fair better in politics than they do in business: only 4 percent of
Fortune 500 CEOs are women.” Sexist rhetoric riddled the election cycle from the Republican Party and general Clinton opposition. “Women in the public spotlight are judged — as women," Holt said. "Our course is a case study; a big part of that study will be the prosecution of Hillary Clinton by the GOP, Trump campaign, evangelical spokespeople, pundits, political adversaries of every sort and what some have called 'the murmurs and buzz' of people posting, tweeting, chatting. We’ll also look at the defense." While Clinton's 2016 election run will not be the sole focus of the class, it will have a leading role in the curriculum.
“The election will be our starting point because it is a crux: it’s when Hillary Clinton — the real woman — was gradually replaced by media representations that ranged from verisimilitude to age-old stereotypes to insinuating memes to vulgarity,” Holt said. “It’s also when the ‘woman factor’ became evident at the same time our inability to talk about it did. It’s also when the wide range of media and social media turned into a tablet, recording a log of feelings/ thoughts — the splits in our American psyche.”
“I think happy hour as a whole has declined — the whole allure, attraction of happy hour,” Creech said. He also said an increase in drunk driving arrests and incidents may have “put a bit of a damper on people drinking at that time.” Ray’s Place offers their happy hour between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. The bar and restaurant offers a variety of specials on draft beers, including $1 off all draft beers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For Ray’s Place, late night during weekends is its big attraction times for college students. Creech said happy
hour is not the main event for students. “It depends on the establishment,” Creech said. “Up until 10 (p.m.), we’re more of a food establishment than primarily a drinking establishment, which kind of flip flops.”
p.m. and 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Deals include $2 off a pitcher of beer, 50 cents off liquor and 75 cents off a pint of beer. The Zephyr Pub has happy hour from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. Zephyr’s has a variety of deals including 75 cents off draft beers, 50 cents off liquor $8 beer pitchers. Venice Café has more than 30 different drinks, from margaritas to beers on special during their happy hour. Students can get these lower prices from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
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Bar 145 offers happy hour deals Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Domestic draft beers like Budweiser and Miller are $2 and select appetizers, such as truffle fries, are half price. Martinis and burgers are $5 every Wednesday. The Loft’s happy hour is between 4
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Fashion design student competes in Beijing Dominique Pishotti Fashion Reporter Yayra Tamakloe, a senior fashion design major at Kent State, traveled to China last month to compete in the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology’s International Youth Design Competition. The competition required four readyto-wear outfits that resembled cultural expression. Tamakloe, inspired from her cultural background, designed a collection that represented the place she called home for 17 years, Ghana. “Being a Ghanaian-American, I decided to tie in both cultures into the collection,” Tamakloe said. “I focused mostly on fabric piecing traditionally
A model wears a dress designed by Yayra Tamakloe.
done by seamstresses in Ghana.” All four pieces in Tamakloe’s collection consisted of traditional African prints, solid fabrics, chording, horse hair and zippers. The fabric she chose for each piece was made out of cotton materials. Tamakloe said she chose cotton because it is clean and comfortable, which is perfect for Ghana’s humid climate. “The garments are meant to be comfortable yet classy,” Tamakloe said. “I wanted to create simple silhouettes that would still be comfortable in hot Ghana temperatures." According to Tamakloe, this is the first collection she has ever created, and it only took her one month to complete. She said she specifically designed the collection after being inspired to enter the competition by Tameka Ellington, an assistant professor of fashion design and merchandising at Kent State. “If it wasn’t for Dr. Ellington, I wouldn’t have dived into this,” Tamakloe said. "I was really nervous at first,
Photo courtesy of Yayra Tamakloe
but Dr. Ellington said ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’ and she was right.” Tamakloe said she originally found out about the competition after receiving an email that was forwarded to all fashion design students from the fashion school director. She said that sewing has never been a problem for her because of her heritage, so when she heard about this competition, she was instantly interested. After being accepted into the final round, Tamakloe packed her bags and traveled 16 hours to Beijing. Tamakloe said the competition paid for everything, including her flight to and from Beijing and a room to stay in while she was there. Tamakloe was one of 30 finalists from all over the world. Each finalist was handpicked after a series of submissions that took place over the summer. The competition was open to a variety of individuals, mostly undergraduate and graduate students. “One thing I learned from this competition is how different ready-to-wear styles in China and in America are,” Photo courtesy of Yayra Tamakloe Tamakloe said. “It definitely opened my A model wears a dress designed by senior eyes to other cultures and … I’m eager fashion design major Yayra Tamakloe, to learn more.” a participant of the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology’s International Youth
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Sketches of outfits designed by senior fashion design major Yayra Tamakloe.
Sketch courtesy of Yayra Tamakloe
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On Opinion: The mo(u)rning after Matt Poe Columnist Well. It happened. I guess when you look back on everything that transpired in this year’s election, it’s no surprise we reached this point. I mocked it, you mocked it, we all did. Still, it happened. mpoe3@kent.edu
Cheers&Jeers Cheers to ... classmates in Bath, New Hampshire, who donated money that was originally intended for a class trip to a peer whose mother passed from cancer. Jeers to ... snakes on a plane — quite literally. Passengers aboard a flight to Mexico City were given a scare when a 5-foot-long viper dropped from an overhead compartment.
How Clinton lost Stephen D’Abreau Columnist President-elect Donald J. Trump – what a weird thing to hear. It’s quite surreal. After all, how did Hillary Clinton lose? How were the polls so wrong? Why did this happen? One thing that many Clinton supporters are saying is that America has chosen bigotry; that Americans voted for racism, misogyny, xenophobia, Islamophobia, homophobia and the like. They are categorically wrong, and this is a large part of why she lost. Trump did something thought to be impossible: He not only won battleground states like Ohio and Florida; he flipped several firm blue states red. Trump won Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin — states that haven’t voted Republican since 1988 or even 1984. About 30 years of conventional politics vanished overnight. So does that mean racism and bigotry won? No, that’s not what happened. All five of the states mentioned above voted for now-President Barack Obama, twice. That means, logically, people who voted for Obama either didn’t believe in Clinton enough to turn out, or they voted against her via Trump or third party. Yes, it is very likely some of the people living right here in the Midwest and Northern states who voted for the black, self-proclaimed feminist, running on a platform including gay marriage in 2012, voted for Trump in 2016. There was no influx of Alabaman, gay-hating, misogynistic Klansman that just stole this race from Clinton. The Democratic Party failed with its own voters, some of who may not have even been born the last time their state voted Republican. Many blue-leaning voters went for Trump, the third party candidates, or stayed home by the millions. Why? Liberal politics have alienated not just the American people, but their own past supporters. The constant sanctimonious pearlclutching at the evils of Trump made liberals look like amazing hypocrites in light of the corruption of their own party (from how the Democratic National Convention treated Sanders to the inconsistent morals of the Clintons). The unending character assassination of the Clinton campaign stopped talking about the issues, and failed to give any reason to love Clinton – assuming the words “racist” or “misogynist” held enough sting in them to still make a difference and make people hate Trump. The Democrats lost touch with the blue collar Midwestern working class – men and women, black and white, and otherwise. These were the votes that made this election what it was, not the few farmers who have voted the same way since the ‘70s. These are the votes that switched sides or stayed home, sinking the Democrats’ hopes for Congress, the Supreme Court, and executive offices all at once. The lesson for Clinton supporters I have is one I actually warned of earlier: Stop shouting racism, misogyny, and bigotry at everything, and actually talk about the issues and your policies. You have worn down those virtue signaling blades to absolute dullness, so now even Trump is immune. It’s the boy who cried wolf, and now your wolf has actually come and eaten your government. For Trump supporters — well, the real work begins now. Let us see if you really will make America great again, or bring disaster to us all. sdabrea1@kent.edu
OUR VIEW
Election leaves students stunned, not shattered
The 2016 presidential election is over, but the residue of its final results Tuesday night lingers on campus. In perhaps the most surprising election in recent memory, Republican candidate Donald Trump was voted the 45th president of the United States. His victory almost certainly slows the progress we hoped for from Democrat Hillary Clinton, whom Trump defeated. We endorsed Clinton earlier this semester in an editorial and felt our advocation reflected the campus preference. Wednesday morning, we ran an editorial headlined, “Eight years. One night. Everything undone.” We again thought our words matched the emotions of our campus. Based on an eye test alone, those same emotions spilled over onto campus this morning. A week removed from Clinton’s rally at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the student atmosphere was unsettling and quiet. Students voiced displeasure with a Trump presidency in various forms today. The School of Journalism and Mass Communication hosted a forum to talk about the results of the election, and those who attended shared touching, emotional testimonials. On our front page today, we covered a “Wall of Love,” hosted by the Ohio Student Associa-
tion. And we’re certain others gathered to vent about the election. We empathize with these students and stress the importance of their actions. Like it or not, Trump is the president-elect of the United States. He’ll start his term in January. We’re calling for students to relentlessly continue the support for the social justice we hope to see in the country. If we feel any candidate won’t champion the causes we support, we must rally for those ourselves. For those who voted for Clinton in this election, remember: Regardless of what tools Trump will have at his disposal, he won’t have the green light on every single thing he preached at his rallies. Clinton supporters must also remember that nobody voted in this election with the intention to make this country worse. If you cast a ballot for any of the candidates — excluding entirely fruitless write-ins like “Harambe” — you sought for reform in the best interest of yourself or others whom you love. Regardless of your stance, convincing those across the aisle in a clearly divided nation is going to be tougher than ever. Staying steadfast in developing the right answers for our country is the best thing we can do.
Jenna Kuczkowski Guest Columnist
Not much attention was paid to us. And that was okay; we’re the media. Our job is to simply report what takes place, not be the story. The atmosphere at a Trump venue was different — less inviting. The candidate blatantly pointed out the media pit, claiming biased reporting was being done before their eyes. The first time I attended a Trump rally and was subjected to this, it honestly rattled me. The crowd shouting at the media pit, men and women of all ages waving their campaign signs over the barred fence at the reporters who turned their phones and cameras toward them, to document the moment. At one of my last rallies for the election season, a man outright spit in my face as I went to take his picture. For the record, I got the picture. It never turned uncontrollably violent. Punches weren’t thrown, blood wasn’t shed. Yet the atmosphere of those rallies caused my stomach to churn. The scrutiny I was subjected to not just as a journalist, but as someone who doesn’t look like your average, white American citizen, has stuck with me. But the more I’ve covered these types of rallies and experienced this sort of treatment, the less affected I’ve been by it. It’s almost as if I’ve become desensitized to how I, as a member of the media, am viewed. I’ve simply accepted it and moved on because, I tell myself, I’m simply there to report on it. And honestly, I thought myself and the rest of the media wouldn’t have to deal with the Republican nominee after Nov. 8. As I stood among those Trump supporters and watched as Trump was declared the winner, it hit me just how serious and detrimental the consequences of this election’s outcome may be for myself as I graduate and become a full-fledged journalist. It’s going to be — and, really, already is — one hell of a time to be a member of the media.
I’ve never dreaded waking up so much until Nov. 9. Despite it only being 2 a.m. in the United States, it was already 8 a.m. here in Italy: When I awoke, Republican nominee Donald Trump was about to clinch the 270 electoral votes needed to officially win the presidency. Forty minutes later, he had done it. Suddenly the joke of staying in Italy after this semester if Trump won wasn’t funny anymore. A lot of students here in Florence — as well as myself — were struck with a cold, hard reality that we couldn’t quite comprehend. Some students cried, others sat in the silence from the resonating shock, and we were all left dumbstruck in a foreign country looking in from the outside. The most interesting part of Wednesday, though, was going to class and hearing what our Italian professors had to say to us. I personally expected criticism, but what we received was hope. One line really struck me: “You can grieve today, but tomorrow you must react and be the change you want to see.” I couldn’t agree more with that, and it got me thinking about how important the days that follow this will be. I think what we should begin to do is ask ourselves, “Why did this happen?” And I’m not talking about playing the blame game and pointing fingers at Trump supporters, third-party supporters or any other group of people you feel is responsible for the outcome of this election. Because no matter what, Trump will be our president. This is a safe assumption before we start planning where we go from here. I think we need to take what we have learned though this election, like the importance of voter education, and let it serve as a wake up call to us. These next four years are critical, and it’s important that this outcome doesn’t deter or distance us from political involvement. Someone phrased it perfectly to me when they said, “The more difficult the situation is, the more involvement that is needed.” We need to make sure we stay active if we want to see change, so get ready. The midterm election is on November 2018, and all 435 seats in the House of Representatives are up for contest, along with 33 Senate seats. If you don’t like how the election turned out, do some research on what happens next. Let’s show the country and the rest of the world that knowledge is in fact power. Now is our time for action.
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A red future for media Alex Delaney-Gesing Senior Reporter Early Wednesday morning I stood among hundreds of New Yorkers outside Fox News headquarters on the Avenue of the Americas, awaiting the news of who would become the next U.S. president. I arrived at the plaza just after 1 a.m., and was greeted by hordes of red “Make America Great Again” hats and blue Trump-Pence sign, New York City Police stood guard at the edge of the sidewalk, monitoring the activity of the mass that had arrived to watch the five televisions broadcasting the Fox News anchors, who sat inside. While more states went to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, a group of five white men sporting red, white and camouflage Trump hats began to sing Bananarama’s “Na Na Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” amid the chants of “Killary” and “Hillary for prison” that had begun to echo throughout the crowd. The news network announced Trump’s presidency win at just after 2:30 a.m. When the silver words “Trump wins presidency” flashed across the outside monitors, the noise was deafening. People hugged. Fists were raised in the air. Shouts of “Trump” and “finally” drowned out the news anchors on screen. I’ve covered my fair share of political rallies and events for both major parties as credentialed media for The Kent Stater over the last nine months. By now, it’s relatively easy to compare the atmosphere of the crowd gathered to see each candidate. Clinton supporters have always been hopeful. The prospect of a woman president was something that brought with it promise. As a part of the media, I never questioned or hesitated to approach these people to ask them questions on why they chose their candidate. We were never pointed out by Clinton and scorned for biased reporting. The crowd wasn’t ever egged on by the candidate at the podium to boo at the cameras and reporters huddled in the media pit.
After the storm
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Soccer to play Northwestern in NCAA Tournament Carly Evans Sports Reporter Kent State (15-2-2, 8-1-2 Mid-American Conference) will play Northwestern University (14-2-4, 7-1-3 Big 10) in the first round of the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Tournament. This will be the first appearance in program history. The Flashes received an automatic bid into the tournament after winning their first MAC Championship Sunday with a 1-0 win over Northern Illinois University. “The team was in the field hockey locker room and they have all their awards in there,” senior midfielder Abbie Lawson said. “Someone said ‘It’s because they’re so good and they win all the time.’ I just thought to myself that we’re the start of that for soccer. No one can take this away; we made history and we’re starting something, and to be apart of that is really amazing.” The Flashes set a program record with a 13-game unbeaten streak this season and most wins in a season, with 15. “It’s starting to sink in,” head coach Rob
Marinaro said. “It was a fantastic day. I’m so proud of our team. They’re just a fantastic group to coach and be around on a daily basis. A lot of credit goes to our coaches who just poured themselves into helping us build a successful program and saw it come to fruition yesterday.” Northwestern competes in the Big 10 Conference and went 14-2-4 this season. “We need to try and find out as much as we can about them and see how they play,” Marinaro said. “They’re going to have their home field, so to go up to Chicago and try and beat a Big 10 team is a huge challenge. We’re really excited for the opportunity and the experience.” Kent State will play at 3 p.m. Saturday at Northwestern. “All year we’ve really talked about focusing on us,” Lawson said. "Especially so in the MAC. Honestly, we don’t know much about them, and I think that’s okay going into this type of game. We’ll study how they Aaron Self / The Kent Stater The soccer team celebrates after its first goal in the MAC championship game against Northern Illinois University. The play, but we have to worry about us.” cevans56@kent.edu
Flashes would go on to win the championship 1-0 for Kent’s first ever women’s soccer Championship win.
Senderoff adjusting to handful of new players Nick Buzzelli Sports Reporter
Kent State men's basketball coach Rob Senderoff realizes how tough the Mid-American Conference (MAC) will be this season from an experience standpoint. Ohio University has 14 players coming back. The University of Akron, which was picked to finish first in the MAC East division, has eight. And reigning champion, the University of Buffalo, has three starters returning. Kent State’s roster, on the other hand, is composed of four players — red shirt Jimmy Hall, senior Deon Edwin, sophomore Jaylin Walker and sophomore Avery — who saw significant playing time in 2015-16 and 10 who are new to the program. “When you bring back four, five, six guys, you sort of have an idea of what they can bring … But I have 10 guys here," said Senderoff, who enters his sixth season as head coach. "If you would have asked me two weeks ago who the top five guys are, and you ask me today, it’s a totally different five. And that’s a Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater problem ... I have to figure out who Then-junior Deon Edwin shoots a layup. Kent State beat Western Michigan, 85-78, in overtime can perform consistently in games.” on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.
As a result, Senderoff anticipates that Hall, Edwin and Jon Fleming, the three seniors, will all take on varying roles this season. Hall will serve as a mentor to freshman Danny Pippen, who has a similar playing style to the Preseason All-MAC East forward. Edwin, who visits the training room every day to get his body ready for the grind of the season, will lead by example since no one prepares more for practice than him, Senderoff said. And Fleming, a walk-on guard, will be expected to be a vocal leader in the locker room. “With every team, it’s a process, even if you have returners. So with our new guys, it’s a little tougher,” Fleming said. “But we’re coming along. Coach Senderoff does a great job of teaching and bringing us together, so I think that’s a positive.” Despite the fact that Senderoff’s starting lineup constantly fluctuates based on what he sees in practice, the team’s preseason closed scrimmage on Saturday will help him gauge what aspects of their game need the most improvement in preparation for the Nov. 12 opener against Cleveland State University. Much like the scrimmages,
the program’s 12 non-conference games, which includes road games against the University of Texas and Oregon State University, will help it prepare for conference play, come January. “I feel like it’s going to help us a lot,” said Hall, who averaged 16.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game last season. “We’re going to see where we’re at against some real good competition and have us ready for when MAC play comes and when it gets critical, down to the wire.” Though playing Texas and Oregon State on national television are important in terms of fan support and program recognition, Senderoff believes that the games against other Mid-Major programs will be the most appropriate indicators of his team’s success late in the season. “Playing at Northeastern is like playing at Bowling Green (State University). Or it’s like playing at Buffalo. Those are teams that are from similar leagues, have similar resources,” Senderoff said. “If you can’t win at Northeastern, you have to learn from that so you can win at Buffalo when it’s time.” nbuzzel1@kent.edu
KSU drops first round of NCAA Tournament Brandon Busby Sports Reporter The Kent State field hockey team (14-7, 6-0) fell to American University (14-6, 5-1) in the first round of the NCAA tournament, which came down to a last minute goal from American that put Kent State away. Scoring did not kick off until late in the first period, as both teams pressed on defense looking to win the first round. Kent State junior Ines Delpech found the
back of the net first, scoring 20 minutes in with an assist from juniors Jessica Nesbitt and Silvia Figa Malgosa. Neither team scored again until a goal from American’s Samantha McCormick 15 minutes into the second period, tying the game. Flashes were simply unable to outmaneuver the American defense that they were presented with. American took 11 shots compared to Kent State’s four. Both teams were able to fend each other
off for a while, preventing one another from scoring. With less than three minutes left, senior Natalie Konerth scored after a corner to put American up 2-1, the final score. Kent State got one more chance at scoring before the game ended, but turned it over to American who held it for the remaining minute of the game. American University had a plethora of corners to work with, having 11 on the day to Kent State’s two. bbusby@kent.edu
Aaron Self / The Kent Stater Junior Alison Harmatz fights for the ball in the MAC championship game against Miami University Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.
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A quote by Golda Meir, former Israeli prime minister, and her portrait, is displayed on the first floor of Bowman Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.
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Bowman Hall wall decor draws student criticism Cameron Gorman Diversity Reporter
Kent State's administration has responded to the unease expressed from student organizations about a wall display featuring a quote by Golda Meir, the former prime minister of Israel, in Bowman Hall. The concerned organizations include the Spanish and Latino Student Association, Students for Justice in Palestine and the Muslim Students Association. This matter was first brought to attention through a Nov. 1 opinion article submitted to KentWired. The quote reads: “Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” However, students say it’s not the quote in itself that has them concerned. Yousof Mousa, president of SJP, said it’s more because of who Meir is. “It’s from a person connected to the death of many Palestinians," Mousa said, "That’s where the problem is." Rachel Mason, the president of SALSA, said they stand in solidarity with SJP, as SJP had shown support for SALSA in the past. “The attitude of not being complacent with oppression in any capacity is something that SAL-
Local coffee shops brew seasonal drinks Nathaniel Harvey Activities Reporter Two local Kent coffee shops, Scribbles Coffee Company and Tree City Coffee and Pastry, see an increase in sales come fall and seasonal drinks. “Fall is the busiest time of year for us. We really focus on quality drinks that you can’t get just anywhere,” said Jennifer Richards, co-owner of Scribbles Coffee Company. The cooler weather tends to bring in more students with the lure of warm drinks. “There is always an increase in the fall," said Lauren Heroux, general manager of Tree City Coffee and Pastry. "Not just because of the specials, but because of the return of the students as well as change in the weather,”. Alyse Nelson, sophomore photo illustration major, gave her input on when the fall drinks come around to the local coffee shops. “I find myself going to coffee shops more in the fall,” Nelson said. “I prefer to get my flavored coffee beverage at Scribbles or Starbucks.” Both Scribbles and Tree City Coffee and Pastry offer a wide variety of fall drinks. “Fall drinks specifically would include the pumpkin latte, pumpkin pie junior bolt, apple pie junior bolt and steamed caramel apple cider,” Richards said. At Tree City, there are even fall drinks for those that are 21 and over. “Generally we have four or five specials for any given season. Our current lineup is Pumpkin Spice Latte, Maple Macchiato, Midnight Mocha and Apple-Pumpkin Chai," Heroux said. "And for those 21 and over, we have he Washington Mule and Rum Chata Float." According to Heroux, the Washington Mule is similar to the Moscow Mule (a mix between apple vodka and ginger beer), but with a fall kick. “Pumpkin is my favorite fall drink,” Nelson said. “I like (pumpkin flavors) a lot because it’s warm and it screams fall. It’s not popular any time of the year, so it makes it extra special when coffee places bring it back onto the menu.” nharvey6@kent.edu
SA as an organization stands for,” Mason said. Mousa, after contacting administration, has heard back in a letter from Warren. “Thank you for expressing your concerns about the negativity in the national environment and your support for Kent State to continue to be a diverse community that is committed to inclusive excellence,” the letter read. “I share those sentiments and am dedicated to our campus being one that is welcoming to all while also honoring the rights of free speech and freedom of expression that are central to a democratic society.” Warren notified him in the note that she and Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Todd Diacon had visited Bowman Hall to view the quotes and decide about the course of action. “I feel that is absolutely pertinent that the university takes action,” Mason said. Mousa himself was raised in Palestine. “When I first saw it (in Bowman Hall), I was like ‘wow, I might change the school,’ Mousa said. The various student groups mentioned in the opinion article stated that they would like to request for the picture of Meir and the quote to be removed, and that the university replace it with something more inclusive. Meir can be seen as a controversial figure, despite the fact that she was the first and only woman prime minister of Israel. “The basic point that the students … are
evoking is the idea that when you walk past that quote, for them, this is a person who, in 1969 said on the record to a British journalist that there are no such thing as the Palestinian people,” said Joshua Stacher, an associate professor of political science and faculty advisor of SJP. “‘We could say that we came here and threw them off their land. But they never existed in the first place, so we couldn’t.” Meir was in office from 1969 to 1974, although her political career stretched through nearly her entire adult life, including through the 1948 Palestinian exodus. Although there are no solid ties to anchor her to these acts, those opposed to her veneration argue that she allowed them. Mousa said he first noticed the quote last year, but Lama Abu-Amara, president of MSA, said that action was not taken — at first. “We kind of just talked about it amongst ourselves, and some professors actually pointed out to us that the quote was up there and something had to be done about it,” Abu-Amara said. “Nobody actually took that step to talk to the university about it until now.” Those who wrote the opinion piece understood that their point of view on the matter may be controversial. “A lot of people like to say that she was a great leader, and … in history it was kind of documented that during her time, there were a lot of injustices that were committed like demoli-
tion of homes, segregation of schools for Jewish and non-Jewish students … and she supported that. That’s a thing. She did support that, and as Muslims … we don’t support this kind of injustice. We don’t tolerate it,” Abu-Amara said. “So to have her picture up there with a quote next to it … it’s kind of offensive.” The groups suggested that the quote could be replaced with a different quote by another Jewish or Israeli leader. “We’re not anti-semitic,” Stacher said. “We’ll replace her with a Jewish voice — but a progressive Jewish voice. A non-racist Jewish voice.” Satcher said he can’t imagine that students who are ideologically or emotionally attached to the state of Israel would agree and accept this idea. He added that he hopes Kent State President Beverly Warren would understand that "(Kent State) is a home, (and they) would no longer want Golda Meir up on that wall because of her participation in those policies.” Mason recognized that the university’s mission is said to focus on diversity and inclusiveness. “If that is the stance that the university is taking, then they must respond in line with those values,” Mason said. “They must listen to the issues brought up by students who constitute this diverse population and take the necessary steps to improve the university as a whole.” cgorman2@kent.edu
Students share love for Eastway omelets Rachel Stevenson Residence Services Reporter The line for the Eastway omelet bar extended past the cash registers and through Eastway Café on a Friday during the fall semester as students waited to customize their omelets. Catherine Kurtz, senior manager of Eastway Café, said the omelet bar is consistently busy throughout the week, and while the line moves rather quickly, it is not uncommon for it to wrap past the registers. Kayla Kosky, a freshman early childhood education major, said she visits the omelet bar at least once or twice a week. Although the line is always long, it is worth the wait, she Rachel Stevenson / The Kent Stater Students await Kent State employee Steve Gilham to make their omelets earlier this semester. said. “It’s made right there in front of ment their meal. “He always knows my friends. He always you, (and) it’s worth it to see the hot workers “I believe that omelets are healthy. It’s a remembers our orders. It’s really nice,” she said. sometimes,” she said. healthier choice versus having a biscuit, egg, or Kurtz said she has worked with Gilham for Students attribute its popularity to the envi- sausage and egg sandwich,” she said. four years, and that he brings consistency to the ronment, workers and quality of food. Amelia Johnson, a freshman fashion mer- station by interacting with customers and trainAs one of multiple on-campus dining locations chandising major, said she has never tried East- ing student workers. at Kent State that offer omelets, Kurtz said she way’s omelets before, but she can see why the “The majority of our workers here are stubelieves the location’s popularity is due to healthy location is so popular. Johnson herself was a part dents so you don’t have the same person all the options and the creation-station atmosphere where of the long line waiting for an omelet. time,” she said. “It’s nice to have consistency in omelets are created directly in front of the student. “I think it’s sort of like a healthy option for the station.” Callie Lopez, a sophomore managerial mar- breakfast, and it lets you customize what you’re While student orders all seem to vary, everyketing major, said she enjoys the Eastway omelet going to eat, so I think people like that,” she said. one seems to agree on one element contributing bar for this very reason. However, for Makayla Bauman, a sophomore to the omelet bar’s popularity: the food. “I like the omelets because you can see them fashion merchandising major, one of her favorite “I always get ham and sausage with Ameribeing made,” she said. “It’s just more interac- aspects of the Eastway omelet bar is the atmosphere can cheese and some potatoes,” Bauman said. tive.” workers bring in addition to the quality of food. “I’m not really a big breakfast person, but I Kurtz said the station offers 10 different items She said she always recognizes Steve Gilham, always love the omelets here. They’re really students can choose to put in their omelet, as a chef at the omelet bar who has been at Eastgood.” well as potatoes, bacon and sausage — which way for nine years, and he always remembers rsteve15@kent.edu many students choose as side dishes to compli- her friends and their orders.