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@kentwired KentWired.com MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016 Gun control:
There should be no more gun control laws. Wants U.S. Supreme Court to stand up for Second Amendment.
Pro-life:
Planned Parenthood should be defunded.
Donald Trump Republican nominee Federal taxes: Should not be increased. Instead, he plans to cut taxes by $10 trillion, as well as repeal estate tax. Believes estate tax is an unfair, double taxation.
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Obamacare:
Has been bad for the American people. Wants to repeal and replace it.
Immigration:
The U.S. needs to build a wall at the Mexican border to stop illegal immigration. Undocumented immigrants in the U.S. should not be allowed to obtain
citizenship. The U.S. shouldn’t take in Syrian refugees.
Pro-choice:
Feels we need to protect access to safe and legal abortion, not just in principle but in practice. Pro-federal funding for Planned Parenthood. In accordance to being pro-choice, Clinton is proud to stand with Planned Parenthood.
Minimum wage:
Increase federal minimum wage to $10 an hour.
Medical marijuana:
Wants legalization, but has recently supported states’ rights to choose how to legislate marijuana.
Same-sex marriage:
The Supreme Court should not have legalized same-sex marriage, it should have been state-driven.
ISIS:
The U.S. should send ground troops to fight ISIS.
Obamacare:
Hillary Clinton Democratic nominee Federal taxes:
Against increased federal taxes. Clinton feels revising the tax code should be a priority.
Gun control:
Pro-gun control.
strengthens families, our economy and our country. Syrian refugees should be allowed in our country.
Minimum wage:
Should be increased to $12. She’s even asked some communities to raise it even higher.
Medical marijuana:
Clinton applauds the Supreme Court in mandating that health insurance should be affordable and available in every state across the country.
Should be allowed. She agrees that more research needs to be done, but that we should stop imprisoning people for whom medical marijuana provides relief.
Immigration:
Same-sex marriage:
Not clearly for or against the wall on the Mexican border. She believes the American people should support comp re h e n s i v e i m m i g r a t i o n reform because it is the right thing to do and because it
She agrees with same-sex marriage.
ISIS:
Against sending ground troops to fight ISIS.
The issues at stake Pro-choice:
Stein will stand by a woman’s right to choose, along with complete reproductive healthcare. No position found on whether Planned Parenthood should be defunded.
Obamacare:
Jill Stein
Green Party nominee Federal taxes:
Increase. Stein is calling for a fair tax system.
Gun control: Pro-gun laws. Local communities need to regulate guns as needed.
Against Obamacare and will put forth her plan to provide medicare for all.
Immigration:
Stein does not feel that building a wall is a solution. Procitizenship. Along with not building a wall, Stein thinks the nation of immigrants needs a just system. Prorefugee. Stein feels the U.S. caused these people to flee and because of that we should “lay down the welcome mat.”
Minimum wage:
Pro-choice:
Planned Parenthood should receive funding.
She believes no one who works should live in poverty and the minimum wage should be raised to $15.
Obamacare:
Has been bad for the American people.
Medical marijuana:
Pro-medical marijuana. Stein believes the drug should be taken off the Schedule 1 drug list — a dangerous drug category — and placed in a more appropriate category as decided on by science. Same-sex marriage: Stein is for marriage, not just civil unions.
ISIS:
Against ground troops fighting ISIS. Peace and stability will not come from more violence.
Immigration:
Gary Johnson Libertarian nominee Federal taxes:
Has not shown a clear stance on federal taxes.
Gun control:
There should be no more gun control laws.
The U.S. does not need a wall at the Mexican border to stop illegal immigration. Undocumented immigrants should be allowed to obtain American citizenship. The U.S. should take in Syrian refugees.
Minimum wage: Increase.
Medical marijuana: Legalize.
Same-sex marriage:
The Supreme Court made the
Voters show high turnout in Portage County Matt Poe and Lydia Taylor Senior Reporters
This weekend, the Flashes prevailed as Kent State’s field hockey and soccer won the MAC Championships. For soccer, this is the team's first championship in program history. Go to page five for follow-ups on both teams' victories.
Women’s rights influence voters
Alex Delaney-Gesing Senior Reporter
As former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton holds the Democratic presidential nomination, women’s rights have been pushed to the forefront of conversation in what has become a controversial election year. “Women have been a target of choice; they’ve been women at the mercy of relentless accusers, (from) tweeters, chanters, the T-shirt and button crowd,” said Suzanne Holt, director of Kent State’s Women Studies. “Now, of course, people have the right to speak their minds, and it was inevitable that they would … this is what happens every single time women challenge the status quo.” But it’s not just that Clinton is a woman — a first-time occurrence in U.S. history. Her opponent, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, has become famous for his questionable treatment of and comments made toward women. Trump sparked debate last month after an audio and video clip from 2005 was published online by The Washington Post. The three-minute clip showed the nominee and T.V. personality Billy Bush — then of “Access Hollywood” — about to tape a segment for the soap opera “Days of our Lives.” Trump can be heard making vulgar and sexual references about various women. The nominee publicly apologized for the video, saying, “I said it, I was wrong, and I apologize.” In a statement, he called the conversation “locker-room banter, a private conversation that took place many years ago.” He has since faced backlash from GOP leaders — who largely denounced Trump and withdrew their support — as well as professional sports players, who denied that such language and discussion is commonly used in the locker room. Dozens of women have come forward and shared their alleged sexual encounters with Trump. Alleged instances go back to the ‘80s.
In response to the release of the video, Clinton tweeted her own disapproval: “This is horrific. We cannot allow this man to become president." Clinton has spent her near three-decade political career advocating for, among other issues, women’s rights. At the 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women, she delivered a speech that called to action, a need for gender equality in all regards. “If there is one message that echoes forth from this conference, let it be that human rights are women’s rights and women’s rights are human rights, once and for all,” she said. More than 20 years later, Clinton’s stance on women’s rights has become a draw for many of her supporters. “She understands the problems and concerns (facing women in society),” said Jim Watson, a Kent resident. “She’s ... a mom, she’s a grandma. She’s living it. Everybody’s people; sex shouldn’t matter.” As of Nov. 5, an Investor's Business Daily (IBD) and TechnoMetrica Market Intelligence (TIPP) poll puts the Democratic nominee ahead of Trump in women’s support by 8 percentage points, 48-40, with a 3.5 percentage-point margin of error. Clinton has maintained a solid lead in the category over the past few weeks. An Oct. 29 IBD/TIPP poll put her approval rating among women at 50 percent, versus Trump’s 34 percent. “She can bring more awareness to what women in this country need,” said Brimfield resident Evonne Gould. “And not just for women but all people — children, men.” Gould has worked as a volunteer for the Clinton campaign in the last few weeks. She took advantage of Ohio’s early voting — something she thinks is critical this season, considering the options voters have to choose from. “I’m just hoping that the hatred that’s been brought up this election can be turned around if (Clinton) makes it to office,” Gould said.
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Since the 1964 General Election, no presidential nominee has won the White House without winning Ohio. As is the case with other critical swing states, Ohio’s voters have shown a history of switching between the Democratic and Republican nominee. Ohio voted for Republican nominee, George W. Bush, in both the 2000 and 2004 general elections, and the Democratic nominee, Barack Obama, in both the 2008 and 2012 general elections, according to the Ohio Historical Election Results. The results in Portage County from the 2016 primary election were higher than in the past; Portage County totaled 44,604 votes, compared to an average of just under 20,000 for each primary election between 2000 and 2012, according to the Portage County Board of Elections. The 2016 primary election registered 25,850 Republican votes and 18,510 Democratic votes. Portage County’s population, as of 2015, is an estimated 162,275, with an estimated 104,937 registered voters, according to Ohio.gov.
right decision in legalizing same-sex marriage.
ISIS:
The U.S. should not send ground troops to fight ISIS. Clockwise: Clint Datchuk Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks to supporters in Akron, Ohio, on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016. Austin Mariasy Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton gives a thumbs up in Akron, Ohio on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. Photo courtesy of JohnsonWeld2016 Campaign Karl Schneider Jill Stein, Green Party presidential nominee, addresses a crowd of supporters in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016.
Joshua Testa, a graduate student who teaches political research methods, believes part of the high turnout is due to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump capturing a demographic who have historically lower voter turnout in recent primaries. “There’s an argument of what’s called a very under-sampled group of white working-class voters,” Testa said. “We think of these individuals with a high school degree working at a steel mill or working at a remedial job that’s not making more than $40,000 and who may or may not be in a union of some type.” Testa said he believes many political analysts overlooked a large portion of the population that Trump has successfully garnered support for during his campaign, unlike nominees in recent years. “A lot of political pundits are out there saying, ‘Hey, there’s a very good chance that Donald Trump has this hidden segment of voters,’ and I think that’s what may lend credence to the explosion that we’ve seen in the primary,” Testa said. The majority of counties in Ohio tend to vote in favor of the Republican Party during the General Election. In contrast, counties containing metropolitan areas traditionally vote in favor of the Democratic Party, with the exception of Hamilton County (Cincinnati) in the 2000 and 2004 General Elections, according to Ohio Historical Election Results.
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Graphic by Lydia Taylor and Matt Poe via Infogr.am Information provided by Portage County Board of Elections.
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WOMEN Women’s rights influence ... Trump sparked an outcry from men and women across the nation when he called Clinton “just a nasty woman” during the third presidential debate in October. In response, women took to social media to voice their disdain for the nominee’s comments. The hashtag #imanastywoman spread amongst women, many whom shared their own experiences in the workforce or being treated unequally. “The contrast between the two candidates is so, so stark in regards to women’s rights, it’s embarrassing,” said Anthony Erhardt, vice president of Kent State’s College Democrats. “If Trump were to win, it would set this country back 50 years, I think.” In order to increase women’s voice in society, the nation needs progressive — not regressive — action, said Erhardt, a junior paralegal studies major. Stow resident Andrea Rabinovitz said she voted for Clinton on the first day of Ohio’s early voting because the idea of a Trump presidency would be “an absolutely scary phenomenon. “There’s a lot of sick hatred that’s been spewed from him,” she said. “The Clinton tagline of ‘Love Trumps Hate’ is true, but I have a hard time liking it because it brings his name into it.” Rabinovitz said the idea of the nation being “stronger together” is far more positive — and much more applicable to what she thinks Clinton could do for the
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VOTERS Voters show high turn-out ... Testa states individuals in larger cities tend to vote for the Democratic Party because of various factors including higher levels of education obtained by its citizens. “Big cities, or metros, are essentially … clusters of groups of highly skilled and highly educated individuals,” Testa said. “If you look at Columbus or Cleveland or look at Pittsburgh, these are growing areas that really focus on innovation and focus on start-ups and focus on big corporations.” Testa said the large college populations in these major cities also plays an important role, where they traditionally vote Democratic. The results showed in the 2012 General Election. Young voters preferred Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama to Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney by 24 points (60 percent to 36 percent), according to The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement. Testa said larger cities tend to be highly populated with college graduates who are pursuing post-graduate degrees and include more people with traditional white-collar jobs. “At least the American Politics Literature finds that the more educated you are, the more education you have, (and) there’s a greater probability that you are a Democrat, and when you extrapolate that out to the national level, you see that these large cities have educated people in them,” Testa said. mpoe2@kent.edu and ltaylo49@kent.edu
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A closer look at the presidential candidates' education plans Nicholas Adkins Student Finance / Jobs Reporter Presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have extreme variants in their education reform plans, which could affect every college student. Clinton’s plan is an aggressive attack on high tuition costs that will likely face extreme opposition in congress. Trump’s plan only slightly varies from President Barack Obama’s current system, but does not do much to address the current problems facing the education system.
CLINTON
According to Clinton’s campaign website, her new plan would provide students, whose families make less than $85,000, with free tuition immediately upon implementation of her plan. That cut-off amount would rise to $125,000 within four years. Before Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders dropped out of the Democratic race and vocalized his support for Clinton, she began to adopt some of his ideas for education reform that were popular among young voters. “Bernie Sanders and I will work together to make college tuition free for the middle class and debt-free for all,” Clinton said. “We will also liberate millions of people who already have student debt.” According to Clinton’s plan, the free tuition guidelines would apply to all in-state colleges and universities. Community colleges everywhere would offer free tuition. Clinton’s plan also states many benefits will be given to former students with college loan debt and all college loan debt would be forgiven after 20 years. In order for Clinton’s plan to be put in place, Clinton would need to send it for congressional approval. This process has its difficulties, said Joshua Testa, a
graduate student in Kent State's Department of Political Science. “This is a difficult challenge in and of itself, seeing that Republicans have a majority in both the House and Senate,” Testa said. Clinton’s plan outlines that funding for the new higher education system would be paid for by a combination of state and federal government. Federal funding for the plan is said to be fully paid for by “limiting certain tax expenditures for high-income taxpayers.” The plan will also require cooperation at the state level, and Clinton proposes states that cooperate, will be given grants for their participation. There is no mention in the plan, however, of any penalty for states that do not meet their promise to work at lowering tuition costs and whether they would lose any grant money awarded to them already. “It remains to be seen whether this grant will be a useful incentive for state governments to carry out her plan,” Testa said. “Oftentimes, state governments will accept grant money because it comes with little to no strings attached to it.”
TRUMP
Trump’s official plan is similar to Obama’s current system. Under Trump's plan, the highest loan debt payments could reach would be 12.5 percent of one’s income, compared to 10 percent under Obama’s system. Trump claims payments will be forgiven after 15 years, shaving off time from Obama’s 20-year forgiveness. “If you are predisposed to the status quo, this may be a good thing," Testa said. "If you believe there should be drastic higher education reform, this may be a bad thing." Trump’s plan may only have incremental changes,
but it has a higher chance of implementation because of it. While the official plan lacks specifics, it also suggests working with congress on reforms that will encourage universities to lower tuition costs. Trump does not make any specific claims as to what he aims to do with higher education costs, but his plan states it will “ensure that the opportunity to attend a two or four-year college, or to pursue a trade or a skill set through vocational and technical education, will be easier to access, pay for and finish.” “Although many argue for drastic higher education reform, it is incremental policy changes that tend to be adopted and passed into law,” Testa said. “Since Trump’s plan really does not mention any state-level incentives or mandates, it is difficult to say how state legislatures will respond.” Trump has also threatened to remove the taxexempt status of colleges and universities and has briefly mentioned limiting administrative growth, which he sees as a root cause for higher tuition costs, Testa said. Testa said Trump has also pointed out what he sees as flaws in Clinton’s plans of rewarding grants to state’s that participate, without actually forcing them to lower tuition costs. Trump believes Clinton's plan enables politicians with grant money, but universities can continue to raise tuition. "What students ought to know is that these plans will have relatively little effect on them for some time, as both have to earn congressional approval,” Testa said. "If borrowing to pay for college, be sure to monitor interest rates and payback periods, and make sure your degree will help meet those demands." nadkins8@kent.edu
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Five hundred and seventy days. That’s the approximate number of days Americans have been reading, talking and hearing about the 2016 election. If you ask Canada, that’s about 500 days too many. For Canadians, the longest election in history lasted nearly 11 weeks, according to a CBC Radio Canada report. In fact, the U.S. election process is incredibly different than most elections internationally. For Kent State political science professor Mark Cassell, he said he realized —while lecturing for two weeks in Lithuania — just how complex our election system is. “I had to spend three days explaining how our elections work,” Cassell said. “They are a fairly new democracy, so it was very different for them.” The reasoning behind the lengthy election process may stem from the traditions and practices that Americans have become accustomed to. The set-in-stone time frame centering around fouryear intervals may slow the process. Other countries, like Canada, are less strict with their election dates. Once parliament is dissolved, a new election begins. Primaries are a concept pretty unique to the U.S. With those beginning as early as March, the primaries take on their own election process. For Canadians, the candidates are chosen by political colleagues, based off leadership skills at conventions. “Many times, European countries will pick their candidates amongst themselves,” Cassell said. “Those candidates are involved in politics and have been working with policy change already. In Germany, there are basically two elections: one for the party and the next for the candidate, if needed.” Because we don’t have a parliamentary system, Cassell said the limited two-party system the U.S. has in place may contribute to the length of the election process. “With two parties, you will rarely have all of your values met, you are sort of constrained,” he said. “You’re looking at a candidate that may be close to your views but doesn’t totally align with them.” The two-party style lengthens the process further due to the time between the announcement that they are running to Election Day. This length of time gives the candidates more room to change or alter their platform. “In other countries there is just a much broader range of government,” Cassell said. “I think that makes voters feel better about the process, and much less fatigued." It may seem surprising that this election fatigue has not been shown to impact voter turnout. Cassell said he can understand why. “If you’re fatigued from this election, it’s probably because you have been paying attention,” he said. “If you’ve been paying attention, you’re most likely going to be at the polls on voting day.” Cassell said changing the process in the U.S. would be a huge undertaking. “The rules of the constitution make it very hard to change,” Cassell said. “We’re basically using the same rules that were made, to address issues in 1789." lrathmel@kent.edu
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Photo courtesy of Christopher Dilts / tedstrickland.com Gov. Ted Strickland, a Democratic candidate running for Senate in Ohio, in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016.
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Meet the candidates for US Senate Nicholas Hunter General Assignment Reporter
This year’s election is about more than just the presidential race. Incumbent Rob Portman is being challenged by former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland for his seat in the U.S. Senate. Portman has held his senate seat since 2011. He was a U.S. House Representative from 1993 to 2005. Before the House, he utilized his law degree from the University of Michigan to serve under President George H. W. Bush as the director of White House legislative affairs. Strickland earned his doctorate in counseling psychology in 1980. He also served as a U.S. House Representative from 1993 to 2007. He then served as Ohio’s governor from 2007 to 2011. Despite being in opposing parties, there are some issues both candidates agree on: both candidates support marriage equality — a stance Portman took in 2013 when his son Will came out as gay. They also both support the Employment Nondiscrimination Act. Both candidates are in favor of expanding use of clean energy sources, although they wish to take different approaches: Portman wants to use an “all-of-theabove” approach, utilizing a mix of alternative energy sources alongside traditional coal-based energy sources. Strickland wants to determine energy sources based on needs of each region, using the most effective form for
each area of the country. From there, the similarities stop. Portman wants to reduce regulation as a way to encourage alternative energy growth and supporting traditional energy usage. Strickland, on the other hand, wants to push development of more clean energy, both as an environment-saver and jobcreator. In years past, Strickland held an “A+” rating from the National Rifle Association (NRA) for his pro second amendment right beliefs. However, recent mass shootings in the U.S. have caused him to change his views. He believes that having better background checks and banning the purchase of guns from people on the terrorist watch list are policies that will help that do not infringe on second amendment rights. This change in views have earned Strickland an “F” rating from the NRA. The NRA rates Portman with an “A” because he believes there is a problem with gun violence in America, wants better enforcement of current laws, better protection of schools and wants to take better care of mentally-ill people as ways to curb gun violence. One of the starkest contrasts between the two candidates is their views on women’s rights. Portman is anti-abortion and is a supporter of Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which prohibits abortions 20 weeks after fertilization.
Strickland, in contrast, is prochoice. He supports free contraception, as well as continuing federal funding for Planned Parenthood. One area that Portman has already made an impact is in the drug epidemic. As senator, he has crafted the bi-partisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, which created better education systems, preventative measures and higher-level recovery systems. This plan has been praised across party lines, as well as by experts in the field. As governor, Strickland implemented the Ohio Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force in 2010, which was created to crack down on distribution and abuse of prescription opioids. He also implemented the use of community grants to support local treatment centers. Both candidates plan to expand on what they have already accomplished to continue combating the drug epidemic, both in Ohio and nationwide. In terms of helping the middle class, Portman and Strickland are taking different approaches. Portman’s hope is to alleviate stress on middle-class families by simplifying and restructuring tax codes as a way to decrease taxes for middle and lower-class families. He also wants to improve work training programs and is looking to reform regulatory systems for businesses to help growth for small businesses. Portman also sees reform for work regulatory systems as a
Front page sports photos by Aaron Self / The Kent Stater 1. Senior Jenna Hellstrom battles for possesion of the ball in the MAC Championship game against Northern Illinois University. The Flashes would go on to win the championship 1-0 for Kent’s first ever soccer Championship win. 2. The ladies of the field hockey team celebrate after their third goal of the MAC Championship finals against Miami (OH) University Saturday Nov. 5, 2016. The Flashes would go on to win 4-0 against Miami.
way to encourage bigger companies to bring well-paying jobs into Ohio, which is what he believes is the best way to help people graduating from college. He has also supported the Repay Act, which would allow struggling college graduates to restructure their debt. Strickland’s plan for supporting the middle class is centered around closing up the wage gap. He supports raising the minimum wage nationwide to a “living wage,” equal pay for women, and is a strong supporter of collective bargaining in the workplace. In his time as governor, Strickland implemented tuition freezes in Ohio during the great recession of 2008. His current plan falls in line with that of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, which is to make college education debt-free. He also supports the expansion of federal Pell grants and Perkins loans. nhunter6@kent.edu
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Presidents find unique paths to Oval Office Erin Zaranec Entertainment Editor There’s no standardized schooling one can participate in to prepare to become president of the United States. Over the course of our country’s history, 43 men have served as the nation’s highest power, but nearly all of them have taken a different pathway to the presidency. There is no clear cut path to the White House, according to Michael Ensley, a Kent State political science associate professor. “I would tend to think of it more as your degree and career choice provide you with expertise,” Ensley said. “If you combine the expertise to public policy problems and interest in using politics to change public policy, that is what matters more. So, if you are a hard scientist who cares about global warming and want to affect policy, that can be a very effective combination.” While academic majors and career paths have ranged from education to mine engineering, higher education is a common thread among most, but not all, presidents. George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson and Grover Cleveland never spent a day enrolled in a collegiate program. Washington received no formal education after age 15, becoming a county surveyor at age 17 instead. Lincoln may have been called 'Honest Abe,' but he wasn’t a formally educated man. He is believed to have less than one year of formal education, with the rest of his knowledge coming from reading and being self-taught. Harry Truman, the nation’s 33rd president, attended a business college for one semester before dropping out and returning to work on a family farm. Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president, studied education, working as a public speaking teacher before entering the political arena. Republican nominee Donald Trump isn’t the only presidential candidate who made the switch from the big screen to the ballot — Ronald Reagan began his career as an actor signed with Warner Bros. before becoming the nation’s 40th president. “(Regardless of major or career choice), in the end the thing that defines most politicians is the desire to want to have a career in politics,” Ensley said.
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While leading the country can be compared to a business affair, only one U.S. president, George W. Bush, completed a Master of Business Administration. Common majors include economics, political science, international relations and sociology. “It is very common for politicians to have a background in the law and public service, including the military,” Ensley said. “If people are interested in a career in politics, I think the most important point is to be involved in political life during elections and policymaking. Many different degrees and careers could lead to that, but it is more about making the decision to be involved.” While all 43 men have served our country as the president, 32 of them also served in the country's military. Fifteen presidents have served in the Army/Army Reserves, nine have served in state militias, six have served in the Navy/Navy Reserves and two former presidents served in a Continental Army. More than half of of the country’s leaders have studied or worked in law. While 25 presidents have worked in the legal field, only Rutherford B. Hayes, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Obama attended law school. “The study of law trains someone’s mind to think in a completely different way,” said Cameron Redic, senior history major and president of Kent State’s Pre-Law Club. “The analytical and argumentative skills that are developed in law school play a large role in the leadership ability of many politicians. They are trained to analyze an argument from multiple perspectives, prior to responding.” Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton graduated from Wellesley College with a degree in political science and went on to attend Yale Law School. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump studied economics at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Jill Stein of the Green Party graduated from Harvard University with a concentration in social relations — a combined degree in anthropology, sociology and psychology. She went on to receive a medical degree from Harvard Medical School. Gary Johnson of the Libertarian party graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in political science. ezaranec@kent.edu
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Write-in candidates step up for those who can't choose between Trump or Clinton Tess Cottom, Carolyn Pippin and Tyler Carey City Reporters In previous years, Mickey Mouse was a popular write-in candidate on presidential ballots. But the famed cartoon may get more votes than ever this year, as many undecided voters are uneasy choosing between two candidates with historically low approval ratings. In the 2012 election, thousands of Ohioans cast write-in votes, but a mere 37 of those votes actually counted. That’s because in Ohio, contenders must go through a process to be an official write-in candidate on the ballot. While Gov. John Kasich wrote in Sen. John McCain of Arizona for president, and Ohio Sen. Rob Portman said he’ll write in Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, the Republican vice presidential candidate, both are ultimately casting a vote that won’t count. Ballots in Ohio name five candidates for president: Republican nominee Donald Trump, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson, Green Party nominee Jill Stein and Independent Party nominee Richard Duncan. There are 18 others qualified for write-in, eight of whom are from Ohio – most being staunch contrasts to their more recognizable opponents. Ben Hartnell, a high school teacher in Westerville, is a write-in candidate in 26 states. He started his campaign to teach his students about the election process, and it’s since evolved into a full-fledged grassroots effort complete with the slogan “lower taxes, more beard.” Hartnell, whose red bushy beard has become part of his image, said his campaign was a group effort, involving his students. “I think education is hands-down the major platform that I want to see change because I think all of our problems come back to our education system,” Hartnell said. “Once we fix
our education system, then everything else can kind of fall in line.” Requirements to become an official presidential candidate differ by state. Hartnell originally tried to get his name on the ballot, which requires 5,000 signatures, in Ohio. This proved too difficult, but to become a write-in candidate in the state, he simply needed to fill out the paperwork and select 18 registered voters he’d choose as electoral college representatives if he wins the state. Hartnell was the first write-in candidate in the state, and 17 others followed suit using the same process. Joe Schriner of Bluffton is another write-in candidate from Ohio, along with James Bell, Michael Bickelmeyer, Bruce James, Barry Kirschner, Josiah Stroh and Douglas Thomson. Unlike Hartnell, Schriner’s been on the road researching and campaigning for years. “As I continue to run, I talk about these ideas that we’ve researched in the hopes to plant seeds in people for them to try those solutions within their own towns,” Schriner said. “We know that one town at a time, we’re making a difference, so that’s what motivates us to keep going.” Schriner’s a write-in candidate in 18 states. Ohio is one of 32 states that accept votes for write in candidates who have filed paperwork, while 10 states and Washington D.C. accept any written name, whether they’ve filed or not. Eight states don’t have the option to write in names at all. “Even with some of the third party candidates out there, we’re so negative in terms of, ‘Well, you can’t win, you’re just throwing your vote away,’” Hartnell said. “In order for that type of perception to change, and that kind of thinking to change, people have to start voting outside of the two major parties.” With Election Day just days away, though, it’s unlikely perceptions will change in time to elect a write-in candidate.
In fact, Charlene Lustritz, a presiding judge over the polls in Aurora, said many people hardly know about write-in candidates at all. In the nine years she’s worked polls, she hasn’t had anyone ask for a list of write-in candidates. “I just wish people would take it more seriously instead of saying, ‘Oh I’m going to write Mickey Mouse in,’” Lustritz said. “If people would think twice about it, if they don’t honestly like who’s running, that’s your chance.” Theresa Nielsen, the deputy director of the Portage County Board of Elections, said of the 6,400 ballots they’ve received so far, only about 30 included write-ins. She said many write-ins don’t have a chance because “first of all, people have to remember that they’re a writein, and then they have to remember their name and how to write their name, and that just doesn’t happen.” But if you can’t stand voting for either Clinton or Trump, anyone can ask for a list of write-in candidates from their local board of elections on Election day. For a write-in to count as a vote in Ohio, the name must be registered and both the presidential candidate and their running mate must be written down. While misspellings can potentially not count in certain counties, Nielsen said Portage County does its best to decipher names. In the meantime, write-in candidates will continue their final push for a shot at presidency – even if it means hitting the campaign trail next election season. “Whatever they teach you at Harvard and Yale must not necessarily equip you for dealing with the issues,” Schriner said. “Maybe it’s time to pick a small town, common sense guy.” tcottom@kent.edu, cpippin1@kent. edu and tcarey2@kent.edu
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On College of Nursing launches free program for nurse preceptors Ashleigh Metzinger Health Reporter As a way to show its appreciation, Kent State’s College of Nursing has introduced a free program for nearly 400 registered nurses who volunteer their time and expertise to mentor nursing students. The online program, PreceptED™ includes a continuing education activities library, created specifically for KSU nurse preceptors. ametzing@kent.edu
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How to be an ally during Trans Awareness Month Bobbie Szabo Columnist It is important to mention early on that I am not trans, I do not pretend to be a perfect trans ally and I did consult people who identify as trans in the creation of this article. In honor of Trans Awareness Month, I thought I would share some tips on how to be a good ally for trans individuals. First, its important to amplify trans voices. Instead of speaking for the trans community, take testimonials, stories and opinions straight from their source and share them with a wider audience. Listen to trans people when they speak, and help provide a platform to share their voices in spaces where their voices might not typically be welcome. Take your privilege and use it as a vehicle for those without that same privilege. It’s also necessary to understand there is not one way to be trans; just like there is no right way to be a woman and no right way to be a man – there is no right way to be trans. Some trans people do not conform to gender. Some trans people have multiple genders. Some trans people do not “pass” – be seen as male or female at first glance – and some never want to “pass.” Some trans people cannot come out. Some trans people have known for years and some trans people are still figuring out their identities. You can also do your part by acknowledging intersectionality. Transgender people of color – who make up a large percentage of the trans population – are disproportionately affected by certain forms of oppression and discrimination. Transgender people of color are six or seven times more likely to experience physical violence from law enforcement, more likely to be sexually assaulted and more likely to be below the poverty line compared to both white cisgender people and white trans people. The last key point to remember is basic respect. Respect peoples’ pronouns, names and decisions: Your opinion on someone else’s pronouns and gender identity do not matter. It does not matter if, in your opinion, a person does not look like the gender they identify as. It does not matter if you have known a person for their entire life; if they tell you they want to go by a different name, call them that name. Respect other people, and respect the decisions they make about their bodies and their identities. Refrain from asking intensely personal questions regarding genitalia and birth names. None of this information is any of your business, unless it is being freely offered to you, and even then – your opinion does not matter. Ask respectful questions and continue to learn: I learn more every day about being a trans ally— about terminology, about privilege, about life and about respecting other people. Because that is what being an ally is all about: respecting other people and helping people overcome the challenges they face. Do not forget to keep an eye out for upcoming events celebrating Trans Awareness Month with student groups like PRIDE! Kent and Trans*fusion—including vigils for the Trans Day of Remembrance. bszabo3@kent.edu
Rajai Davis homer worth the World Series disappointment Dan Armelli Columnist I felt every bit of human emotion during the 24 hours following the Cleveland Indians Game 7 World Series loss to the Chicago Cubs. As with any seven-game series, there were a lot of angles at play, all of which made for an emotional World Series. Ultimately, the Indians’ championship hopes cruelly came down to the bat of Michael Martinez, the journeyman utility player called into action for defensive purposes. A Martinez dribbler to third was the final nail in the Indians’ coffin. So many times during that series, I had a bad feeling about the Indians’ chances. When I saw Martinez come to the plate, I had a feeling the Tribe used up their last miracle when Rajai Davis lined one to the home run porch in the eighth. But let’s rewind for a moment. I was in downtown Cleveland for the Cavaliers’ Game 7 win in the NBA Finals, and will never forget the elation I was able to share with my friends and thousands of other strangers. I wanted to feel that again, which was one of the multiple reasons I wanted to see the Tribe pull off the second Cleveland championship in five months. The Tribe went up 3-1 in the World Series, a position almost no one outside of Cleveland thought could happen – and for good reason. The Indians were down their second man in the rotation, pitcher Carlos Carrasco, who got hit in the wrist on a liner in his last start of the season. Another starter, all-star Danny Salazar, barely made the World Series roster after recovering from a forearm injury. The Indians only had their best hitter, Michael Brantley, for 11 games this year after a shoulder injury lingered and forced him to be shut down for the rest of the season. Starting catcher Yan Gomes, who got hit in the wrist during a separate rehab stint, received limited playing time in the playoffs. The Indians used a three-man rotation headed by ace Corey Kluber, back end starter Josh Tomlin and Trevor Bauer, who opened the year in the bullpen. Roberto Perez and his .183 batting average took over for Yan Gomes and hit two home runs in the Indians’ Game 1 win. Jose Ramirez, who seemingly came out of nowhere this season, took over Brantley’s offensive productivity and became the Tribe’s every day third baseman during the year. Jason Kipnis, who played with a grade-
two ankle sprain – which looked like a softball growing out of his foot – hit .290 with two homers against his childhood team in the World Series. The most production, both offensively and defensively, for the Indians came from Francisco Lindor. On top of it all, the greatest Indians home run of all time came from a 35-year-old free agent who led the American League in stolen bases with 43. Rajai Davis made everything I went through in that week so worth it. For Game 1 of the World Series, I returned to the scene where I had watched the Cavs end the Cleveland championship drought. When the Indians needed one game to clinch a championship of their own, I went back again and again. In the span of eight days, I drove four times from Kent to Cleveland and back. I spent a lot of money, mileage and time on trying to recreate that special moment Kyrie Irving gave me June 19. Down two runs in the bottom of the eighth with a runner on second and two outs, Rajai Davis gave me his version of “The Shot.” I celebrated as if the Indians had won, still knowing they had a long way to go, to actually accomplish that. But the Tribe had no business being where Davis just took them: tied in the in the bottom of the eighth in the winner-take-all-game of the World Series. Down 5-1 and 6-3 at different times, a day removed from getting creamed 9-3 to the Cubs, deep down I knew the game was over. Given all of that, the Davis home run made the struggle worth it. All I wanted was a chance, and Davis gave the Indians just that. I’d be lying if I said I can re-watch Davis’ home run without developing a pit in my stomach, knowing the Indians came just short of pulling off the best World Series in MLB history. I’m still not over the loss and probably won’t be until the Indians actually win a championship. It still hurts to talk about the Indians, their season and the World Series. There are times I haven’t been able to watch SportsCenter. But the Indians delivered in a way that I truly did not believe they could – even for a resilient group like them. For that, I am proud and thankful, even in defeat. darmel1@kent.edu
Stop remembering the fifth of November Nicholas Hunter Columnist Every year, my Facebook feed fills up with gifs and quotes from the movie “V for Vendetta.” An iconic white, mustache-clad mask is, suddenly, a common profile picture. Twitter features a consistent stream of the same quote: “Remember, remember, the fifth of November.” For those who do not know, Nov. 5 is a holiday – commonly called “Bonfire Night” – originating from Great Britain. In 1605, a man by the name of Guy Fawkes, along with a number of other conspirators, attempted to use explosives to destroy the House of Lords, where King James I and his appointed officials held meetings. Fawkes was found guarding the explosives and the plot was revealed to be a Catholic revolt that intended to kill the Protestant king and take power. After word circulated of the failed plot, King James’ council permitted his subjects to celebrate the king’s survival with bonfires throughout the city. Eventually, the celebration on Nov. 5 changed to Fireworks night, with large displays taking place across the U.K. Throughout the years, effigies in Guy Fawkes likeness have even been publicly burned. In America, the celebration is different. Americans rarely associate Guy Fawkes with his actions, but rather with a mask that bears his likeness. This mask is prominently featured in the 2005 movie “V for Vendetta,” adapted from a graphic novel of the same name. The Guy Fawkes mask itself has been around since the first effigy of Fawkes was burned in London in 1605, but the book – and later the movie – is the source of the current and most recognizable mask. “V for Vendetta” takes place in a future Great Britain, ruled by a fascist dictator. The “hero” in this story carries out a plot similar to the Catholic revolt from 1605, but manages to succeed in destroying parliament. The portrayal of his act of destruction is seen, in this movie, as heroic and triumphant. So, with the prominent use of the Guy Fawkes mask by the protagonist, the likeness of Guy Fawkes has taken on an anti-government and, in some cases, anarchist meaning. The mask has been adopted by a number of different movements in recent years: It has been used by government protesters worldwide, including during the Occupy Wall Street protests in 2011, as well as the Arab Spring protests in 2013. Its most recent notable use is by the cyberterrorism group Anonymous. Whether an individual’s fascination with Fawkes comes from its 17th century roots or “V for Vendetta,” support for what his likeness represents is very dangerous. True anarchy would not end in everyone cutting out their plot of land and deciding that what they end up with, is all they need; it would naturally evolve into a situation where the most powerful people take total control — a dictatorship. While tweeting “Remember, remember, the fifth of November” with a sense of pride is hardly a cry for dismantling the government, it does call back to what was a terrorist attack. Wearing a Guy Fawkes mask does not make you a cyber-terrorist, but it does, to many, promote the actions of Anonymous. So before you spend the days leading up to Nov. 5, 2017 searching Amazon for your very own plastic Guy Fawkes mask, consider what it represents. If you think it represents the need for change, then work to make change happen. Go out and vote on Nov. 8. nhunter6@kent.edu
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Kent State lined up for a free kick just yards outside Northern Illinois’ penalty box. The Flashes played Kent State and Northern Illinois quickly — not waiting for the HusUniversity had been playing for 86 kies to set up defensively —and Hellminutes with no score. strom took a short pass and found the The Flashes were awarded only side netting. The goal was originally their second corner kick of the game. counted; however, after much protest Senior forward Jenna Hellstrom ran from the Huskies’ sideline the referee over to take it. She raised her hand, decided that the Flashes played withran toward the ball and blasted it into out waiting for his go-ahead. the Northern Illinois penalty box, a “At halftime, we didn’t talk much flood of red and gray jerseys. about it,” Lawson said. “We just said The kick was deflected off to senior that something is bound to go our midfielder Abbie Lawson, who took way. This whole year we’ve done a her shot at the heavily guarded net. really good job of flipping things if it’s The ball deflected off a Northern Illi- negative we flip it to a positive and nois player and came right to the feet roll with it, and I think that is a big of junior midfielder Kristen Brots. part of our success.” After 86 minutes of play, the Flash“Abbie shot the ball and there was a deflection and I tapped in,” Brots es were able to find the back of the net said. “We were up 1-0 with four min- off a deflected corner kick. “There wasn’t a point in the game utes left, and the whole team just ran in. We were so hyped and I think we where we really panicked,” Hellstrom said. “There’s been times where we knew that we could win after that.” Brots' goal with just under five really played the other team’s game minutes left in the second half gave and we didn’t stick to ours. Today the Flashes a 1-0 lead over the North- throughout the whole 90 minutes we ern Illinois Huskies and secured the stuck to what our coaches wanted us Mid-American Conference Tourna- to do and just kept fighting.” Both Kent State and Northern Illiment Championship for the first time nois had to play strong defensively. The in program history. “It’s a great feeling to finally accom- Flashes and Huskies had 15 and 13 shots plish what we’ve set out to do for a very throughout the game, respectively. “There’s some games where you long time," head coach Rob Marinaro said. "This is a great group of young have to get the win after great defense ladies that really understood and and great goalkeeping,” Marinaro embraces what it truly means to be a said. “And when you get an opportunity just make the most of it. The great team.” With the game-winning goal com- patience that this team has really ing so late, the Flashes had to deal showed today. At the end of the day, with opportunities that didn’t come we pulled it out.” Eighth-seeded Northern Illinois to fruition for most of the game, after was looking to continue the upset a first-half goal was called back. streak it had throughout the tournament. In the MAC quarterfinals, they knocked out No. 1 seed Ball State. In the MAC semifinals, they knocked out No. 4 seed Western Michigan – the 2015 MAC Champions. “We took this game like any other,” Hellstrom said. “We tried not to get in our heads about the fact that it was the finals, and that we’re playing the No. 8 Aaron Self / The Kent Stater seed. Northern Illinois The Kent State soccer team celebrates after its first made it to this game for goal in the MAC Championship game against Northern a reason. They beat the Illinois University. The Flashes would go on to win the No. 1 and No. 4 seed. championship 1-0 for Kent State’s first ever women’s There’s not one team in soccer conference title. Carly Evans Sports Reporter
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the MAC where we knew we could we win. It’s really who comes to fight for 90 minutes that day.” With an overall record of 15-2-2 (8-1-2 MAC), Kent State now holds the record for the most wins in a season in the program’s history. “Looking at the big picture when we first started the season, we weren’t expecting this,” sophomore goalkeeper Ashleah McDonald said. “We were looking at that first game and that first 10 minutes. That’s all we were focused on, and every single game, that’s all it was.” In his 16th season as head coach, Marinaro won MAC Coach of the Year for the third time in his career. “I think Coach of the Year is a prize that goes to the best team,” Marinaro said. “It’s an award that the team earned for me. It shows everybody that day-in and day-out we were going to be a team to be reckoned with. And as coach, sometimes you get the recognition for that. So I pass it on to this team and a tremendous Aaron Self / The Kent Stater coaching staff.” Freshman Amanda Reed (left) battles in midair for a header in the MAC Championship game McDonald now holds the against Northern Illinois University on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. The Flashes would go on to win the record for the most wins in a championship 1-0. season by a Kent State goalone of the best parts of being on this team, I thought if they just focused ie, with 14 games. McDontheir energy on what they were capaald made six saves, many of which team because I trust them.” The senior class of forward Morgan ble of doing, it would be capable of a were close calls. “It’s just the pressure of the game,” Williams, defender Abigail LaVigna, lot of great things.” McDonald said. “It’s the finals, we’re midfielder Abbie Lawson, defender Sophomore defender Paige Culver, at home, I had the whole team behind Brittany Maisano and Hellstrom now Brots, Lawson and Hellstrom were me. I had to come out and show them hold the record for the most wins in named to the MAC Women’s Soccer exactly why we’re here. After every program history, with 48. All-Tournament Team. “I think it comes down to the group save you have to refocus and set the “We wouldn’t be where we are tone, then get back and reset. It’s of girls,” Lawson said. “A lot of us have without the players around us and our not just about the save, but the after, played together for years and you can coaches,” Hellstrom said. "The individwhere everyone comes together and tell that over time we’ve gotten stronger ual awards are great to be recognized decides not to let that happen again.” together. We really brought in the young- but ultimately we got what we wanted With a 1-0 win, the defense tallied er girls this year and taught them how we as a team. We hosted (the tournament) play and I think that shows and pays off.” we won (the championship) and that’s its ninth shutout of the season. This season was also character- what it all comes down to. If it wasn’t “You could not ask for a better back (line of defenders),” McDonald said. ized by a 10-game winning streak, a for our coaches and teammates around “They have my back, I have their back. 13-game unbeaten streak and a MAC us that stuff wouldn’t matter.” We’re all communicating. If someone East Championship. As the MAC Champions, the Flashes “Looking at seasons past I thought earn an automatic bid into the NCAA is pressing on the ball, the rest are balancing out the defensive line. So when that we had teams that were capable Tournament. The Flashes will learn that shot does come in they’re getting of accomplishing the MAC champion- the location and opponent Monday at back as fast as they possibly can, so ship," Marinaro said. “Sometimes we 4:30 p.m. during the NCAA Division I they can be ready for the next shot or just got ahead of ourselves and start- Women’s Soccer Selection Show. deflection. Having that confidence in ing looking at what other teams in my back line is so uplifting and it’s the conference were doing. With this cevans56@kent.edu
Field hockey three-peats as MAC champs Brandon Busby Sports Reporter Kent State took down Miami (OH) University in a commanding 4-0 victory to take home the 2016 MidAmerican Conference title. The Flashes have remained dominant in the MAC throughout the entire 2016 season. They lost zero games to conference teams and are currently 14-6, with more games yet to be played, compared to last season’s final record of 11-9. Saturday’s win marks the third MAC title in a row. From the beginning of the match, it was obvious that both teams were hungry for a title. Both played rigorous defense and limited each other to under 10 shots in the first period. Head coach Kathleen Wiler made some adjustments during the half, and the Flashes came out in the second half looking like a completely different team. Kent State wasted no time in getting to work and producing their first goal of the game. Junior Ines Delpech found the back of the net on a corner just over five minutes into the second half to begin the scoring for the day, assisted by juniors Silvia Figa Malgosa and Jessica Nesbitt. Kent State dominated corners in Saturday’s game, producing seven to Miami’s one. Senior Krysti Lober took advantage of one of these corners halfway through the second period and knocked it in with an assist from Malgosa and Nesbitt. Freshman Laila Richter and junior Shannon Talbot would both sneak in unassisted goals before the end of the match, with Talbot’s last-second goal putting the game away. Senior Madison Thompson — who was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player— scored a crucial goal in Friday’s match against Ball State and has scored four goals this season. “I didn’t even get a goal today,” Thompson said. Aaron Self / The Kent Stater “My team put the ball in the back of the net, and Redshirt-junior Alison Harmatz fights for the ball in the MAC Championship game against Miami University (OH) on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. playing as a team is how you win games.” Thompson is one of four seniors that will be graduating after their final season at Kent State and “We’re just gonna keep doing what we’re doing,” Delpech seemed overjoyed they will have the opportunity to play at said, when asked what is being done to prepare for the chamleast one more game before it’s all said and done. pionship. “We’re not going to change anything because we’re Kent State was able to play on their home field after gargood enough (right now).” nering the top seed in the tournament. The Flashes finished For coach Wiler, this is not only her third consecutive MAC the regular season 6-0 in conference play. championship, but her fifth since becoming a coach at Kent The crowd at Saturday’s game was significantly larger than it had been in previous games and was full of other Kent State in 2006, and after Sunday she will know who her team State athletes that came out to join the players’ parents — who will play in the NFHCAA tournament. had been the consistent crowd for home games this season. “It’s sort of like raising a child when you get a team on the “Our parents are (the) backbone of our fan club and (trav- first day of post-season,“ said Wiler, “We’re just so proud to el) to every game," Thompson said. "For them to have help watch how hard they work for this university and the name cheering us on is awesome." on the front of their jersey.” Kent State will now receive an automatic bid to get into Wiler mimicked breathing a sigh of relief when asked how the 2016 NFHCAA tournament and will be one of 32 teams exciting winning the MAC was. in the nation with a shot at the national title. Last year, the “You just wanna keep playing,” Wiler said. “You never Flashes dropped their first match of this tournament against Aaron Self / The Kent Stater want it to end.” the University of Massachusetts, who were ranked 20th in The Kent State field hockey team celebrates with fans after their MAC Championthe nation at the time. bbusby@kent.edu ship win on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.
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