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Health care reform leaves students with concerns Ohio’s 2015 insurance coverage
Starbucks and Campus Book & Supply on Tuesday. Nate Manley / The Kent Stater
KSU approved to buy East Main Street corner Megan Ayscue Administration Reporter
Information provided by The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation’s Health Insurance Coverage of the Total Population. Graphic by Ray Padilla and Karl Schneider
Medicare
Medicaid
Includes people with Medicare, Medicare Advantage and another type of non-Medicaid coverage where Medicare is the primary payer.
Includes people with Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and those who have both Medicaid and another type of coverage.
Uninsured Includes people without health insurance and people who have coverage under the Indian Health Service only.
Cameron Gorman Senior Reporter The possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act is not likely to affect prices in Kent State’s Student Health Insurance Plan — but it may change what is covered. Since 2015, Kent State has made health insurance available to its students through UnitedHealthcare Student Resources, switching from its previous provider. “The previous Aetna Health Insurance policy changed to UnitedHealthcare Student Resources as the result of the RFP (request for proposal) process, not due to changes in the standards of ACA (Affordable Care Act),” said Melissa Engler, an account clerk at University Health Services. This plan covers the Affordable Care Act's, widely know as Obamacare, essential benefits. Julie Volcheck, associate director of University Health Services, said these benefits include “ambulatory patient services, inpatient hospital
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$6,000
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$4,000
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$3,000
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services, maternity and newborn, prescription drugs, laboratory services, mental health and addiction treatment and preventive services.” The act, enacted in 2010, was created to lower the cost of health care, man-
5,974,700
Includes people under employer-sponsored coverage either through their own job or as a dependent in the same household.
Kent State Annual Premium Rates for 2016-2017 Cost of Premium
681,400
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date certain patient protections and provide a specific list of required coverage items for the insured — as well as require individuals to be covered or face taxation. With the possible repeal of the act,
questions and concerns are abundant in regard to health care coverage and what might change — especially because President Donald Trump has not yet released a replacement plan. “I think it’s very close to being repealed. I think there’s no reason to believe that Republicans, particularly Republicans in Ohio, would not repeal it. I mean, they’ve said they wanted to repeal it, so the president ... has committed himself to repealing it ... I would be really surprised if it continued,” said political science professor Mark Cassell. Cassell said the repeal would mean premiums will likely increase again, with insurers deciding who can and cannot obtain coverage. Premiums will go up without the individual mandates of the act to require purchases — with close to 60 million Americans left uninsured. It will also mean that the minimum coverage requirements could change.
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Kent State's request to purchase land located just off campus on East Main Street was approved Monday by the Ohio Controlling Board. The land, 430-436 E. Main St., which contains Starbucks, Campus Book & Supply and a parking lot, was purchased for $2.2 million. However, “no student tuition or fees are being used to pay for the property,” according to the university's press release. The Kent State Board of Trustees approved the motion to purchase the land during last month's Dec. 7 meeting. “We have been looking at the property for some time due to its strategic placement, which is surrounded by university property,” said Mark Polatajko, Kent State’s senior vice president for finance and administration, in the university press release. “When the opportunity arose this summer, we negotiated with the current owners and came to terms.” With the approval from the Controlling Board, the university will enter into an agreement to maintain the current properties of the land for the next three years, according to the press release. “I don’t frequent any coffee places much, but I do go to the bookstore rather frequently,” said Matthew Gates, a sophomore international relations major. “I wouldn’t be crazy about (Kent State building here).” According to the press release, while there are no immediate plans to build, the location is “key to the planning process.” “I do like the aesthetic of this (Starbucks),” Gates said. “I think it adds a lot to the downtown area because it’s 'English Tutor' style, so it’s very appealing to the eyes. It’s a very nice contrast (to) the brick buildings of Kent.” Gretchen Bowling, sophomore fashion merchandising major, likes the convenience of the Starbucks location. “I’d be pretty disappointed (if they take down Starbucks),” Bowling said. “It’s a great location. I’m a fashion student, (and) it’s nice to come either before or after class."
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Holley's trial moved to Feb. 7 Henry Palattella Sports Reporter Former Kent State football player Nate Holley will have to wait a little bit longer to get his day in court, as the start of his trial was moved to Feb. 7. Holley's trial was originally set to start on Tuesday, according to docu-
ments released by the Portage County Sheriff's Office. Holley was arrested Nov. 4 for allegedly kidnapping an unnamed Kent State student and holding her against her will at the Campus Pointe apartment complex. Holley was then charged with seconddegree assault on Dec. 31, a felonious charge that stemmed from the original
incident. Holley appeared in court for that charge Jan. 10. Lawyers for both Holley and the defendant believe the trial will last two days. Holley is currently out on $50,000 bond and is in Minnesota to train for the NFL combine. hpalatte@kent.edu
Former Kent State football player Nate Holley leaves the courtroom after his pretrial hearing at the Portage County Municipal Courthouse in Ravenna, Ohio, on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2016. Nate Manley / The Kent Stater
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Chemistry professor named Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry Tara Dover Science Reporter Chemical physics professor Torsten Hegmann is the latest Kent State Fellow of The Royal Society of Chemistry. A c c o rd i n g t o a p re s s release, his acceptance into the organization is based on his works in the field of chemistry, specifically his focus on nano materials and how they interact with their environment. Hegmann’s research deals with watching interactions of nano materials in different environments, which vary from liquid crystal phases to hazardous chemicals. His work can be used to combat neurodegenerative diseases
and even detect gases that could be harmful to firefighters, military and any other profession that deals with high stress situations. Hegmann has also been awarded several other awards, including the 2016 Merck Displaying Future Award, the Canadian National Committee for the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Award, and the Ichikizaki Award. The Royal Society of Chemistry, an organization aimed at promoting collaboration and innovation among scientists, was founded in 1841 and is the largest organization in Europe for chemical sciences. tdover1@kent.edu
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current businesses.
KSU approved to buy land East Main... Bowling said the building's architecture "just
adds to the experience."
This location was ideal for Kent State due
to its proximity to downtown and the university buildings surrounding it. The city and the school have been working on cohesion between the campus and downtown area. “I’m pretty pleased with what is already here,”
“I’d like to keep this architecture around
because I think it adds a flavor to the more downtown area of Kent,” Gates said.
The Controlling Board also approved a
$900,000 contract with CriticalAire and John-
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Bowling said. "(I go to this Starbucks) at least twice
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Crowds of demonstrators filled the National Mall during the Women’s March in Washington on Saturday, a day after the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. Karl Schneider / The Kent Stater
Brian Slodysko Associated Press A school board member in Hillary Clinton's hometown resigned after making a derogatory reference on Twitter to the female anatomy in describing women marching against President Donald Trump. An Illinois teacher was pulled from the classroom for tweets deemed sexist. And a freshman Indiana lawmaker was inundated with criticism over a Facebook post mocking "fat women." These are a handful of examples from across the U.S. of mostly male public officials who have been reprimanded, called out or disciplined over social media postings about the women's marches around the globe last weekend. The rash of incidents, which range from boorish to downright vulgar, highlight how nasty political discourse has become since the divisive presidential election. But in an era when Trump made lashing out against "political correctness" central to his appeal, the consequences these officials face for unfiltered use of social media once again demonstrates that what you say on the internet still can hurt you. "Very few people in public life, even today, get away with what Trump was able to get away with," said Michael
Cornfield, a George Washington University professor who studies politics in the internet age. "I wonder what these gentlemen were thinking." It's not the first time rantings on social media have sparked backlash. Public officials for years have found themselves in trouble, and even resigned from office, over comments that were impolitic, distasteful and sometimes even racist. It's also not strictly a partisan issue. A writer for Saturday Night Live was suspended this week after writing an offensive tweet about Trump's 10-year-old son Barron. The writer, Katie Rich, deleted the tweet, briefly deactivated her account and then apologized after a social media outcry led to calls for a boycott of the show. Still, the number of incidents following the women's marches, which packed public squares in blue states and some red as well, has put a few elected officials and supervisors in an awkward spot. And it's not clear where to draw the line. In Indiana, Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma says he's conducting social media tutorials after posts from at least two state lawmakers. A weekend Facebook post by Indiana state Rep. Jim Lucas, a Republican, showed a photo of a woman sprayed in the face with pepper spray with a cap-
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HEALTH Health care reform leaves students with concerns “If the ACA goes away … it’s very likely that some people who took one of the plans under the ACA will continue, it’s just that … we can expect that the costs of those premiums are going to jump, pretty significantly. So, whether people end up going back to being uninsured or opt to continue on the insurance programs they bought through the ACA is sort of unclear,” Cassell said. “But it’ll be a lot more expensive for them, no doubt.” For students at Kent State, the available insurance plan will not change, according to Volcheck, unless a new law would require a change in policy, different from the Student Health Insurance Policy (SHIP) currently in place. “The SHIP policy is reviewed often and we plan to go out to bid through a formal RFP process,” Volcheck said. “The RFP process ensures we remain competitive and procure the best policy for students. We need to consider the coverage and the premiums to make sure students receive the best value in their health insurance policy.”
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tion that read: "Participation trophies. Now in liquid form." Another post by newly elected Indiana state Sen. Jack Sandlin, also a Republican, credited Donald Trump with getting "more fat women out walking than (former First Lady) Michelle Obama did in 8 years." Sandlin, who says he didn't knowingly make the since-deleted post, was inundated with criticism on his Facebook page and has apologized. He says the incident was a powerful lesson on the "unintended consequences" of opening up "your social media to try to get it out as broadly as you can." Bosma partially blamed "the Twitter storm created by our president," which he said "makes people feel this is an appropriate vehicle to communicate." He added: "We're elected officials, we're held to a higher standard." On Monday, Dathan Paterno, a school board member in Park Ridge, Illinois, where Hillary Clinton grew up, abruptly resigned after he called the protests a "farce" by "vagina screechers" on Twitter. Paterno, who did not respond to a request for comment, later deleted his social media accounts, said district Superintendent Laurie Heinz. He wrote in his letter of resignation that the tweets were "understandably misinterpreted."
In the Quad Cities, along Illinois' western border, a teacher was "removed from the classroom" for posting a view of women that "does not reflect the values" of the school, district officials said in a statement. The teacher, Mark Kaczmarek, tweeted a photo of a 1950s housewife, and commented that the protesters "all went home to make dinner." One online petition called his tweet "unacceptable" while a rival petition said there is "no proof" that he "ever engaged in any kind of sexist, racist or even homophobic hate speeches in his classroom." A person who answered the phone at a number listed to Kaczmarek declined to comment. In Nebraska, a retweet of an offensive joke may be the final straw for State Sen. Bill Kintner, who admitted last year to having cybersex on a state computer with a woman who later tried to blackmail him. The Republican's colleagues on Wednesday will debate whether to expel him after he retweeted a joke implying that three women's march demonstrators were too unattractive to sexually assault. Associated Press writer Darcy Costello contributed to this report.
kind of health issues, since most of us aren't familiar with the hospitals (and) all. But it is also essential that the health insurance would cover most of the big health related problems, so that us students wouldn't have to worry about spending loads of money in hospitals in such cases.” For students receiving coverage through the school, concern about price changes can be rooted in uncertainty surrounding the repeal. “I honestly do not know much about (the act's) issues, but yes, I am worried about the ever increasing rates. As an international student, especially belonging from India, where 68 Indian rupees is equivalent to 1 USD, I always have to pay equivalent to Indian rupee,” Kakkar said. “I don't appreciate the fact that international students already have to pay more than American students, and the rates are getting even higher. This would make difficult for not only international students, but also for native students to (come) up with the expenses, while continuing their higher education in colleges.” Within school-based insurance, though, prices are unlikely to change — even with the act's repeal. Student plans were not part of the competitive insurance marketplace and will most likely
not be affected by rising premiums. However, this could mean that international students may have to meet different coverage requirements than before if they choose to present a waiver service instead of enrolling through the school, and these outside insurance plans could be subject to an uptick in price. What may change, however, is the coverage itself. UnitedHealthcare may simply not have to adhere to the same standards of what basic health care coverage entails. Previously, the plan was provided through the school, counting as qualifying basic health coverage under the act, according to healthcare.gov. Students using the school’s plan were considered to be covered under the act and were not required to pay a fee for lacking insurance. Without the ACA, there will no longer be a regulation on “qualifying” health insurance – meaning that what is covered under the SHIP could change. “I am not sure the impact on student health insurance coverage if ACA is repealed,” Volcheck said. “Hopefully, if repealed, something else will replace ACA that still values the essential benefits (as outlined in the current act) and mandates what a health insurance policy should cover.” cgorman2@kent.edu
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Keynote speaker Molly Merryman listens to the conclusion of the LGBTQ Spring Kick Off in the Nest on Tuesday. Christina Kenney / The Kent Stater
Nicholas Hunter General Assignment Reporter The Kent State LGBTQ Student Center held its first event of the semester Monday in the Student Center. The event featured a presentation by David Moore, an academic program officer at the Academic Success Center. His presentation centered around teaching new students how to be successful and stay motivated as they adjust to college life. The next LGBTQ Student Center event will be the Spring Kick Off Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. in The Nest. nhunter6@kent.edu
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On Academy Award nominations reverse #OscarsSoWhite streak Benjamin VanHoose Features Editor Based on this year’s crop of Oscar nominees, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences may have resolved its diversity problem. After two consecutive years of no minority representation in acting categories — and one trending hashtag straight out of a PR nightmare (#OscarsSoWhite) — seven of the 20 acting slots are held by nonwhite actors. bvanhoos@kent.edu
Cheers&Jeers Cheers to ... the truth. Merriam-Webster
tweeted the dictionary-definition of “fact” in response to Kellyanne Conway’s mention of “alternative facts.” Jeers to ... finding parking. A parking
spot in Charleston, South Carolina, is selling to interested buyers for $74,000.
It’s time to call it – the American Dream is dead Lucas Misera Opinion Editor For nearly a century, the narrative within the United States has been a consistent one: Through hard work and egalitarianism, Americans are afforded the chance to succeed. Born in the shadows of the Great Depression and an extension of exceptionalism, the American Dream has shaped this country’s economic ideologies since the term was coined in the early 1930s. When James Truslow Adams initially wrote about the American Dream in his book, “The Epic of America,” he argued the U.S. is “a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” In September 2015, I wrote an article discussing how a shrinking middle class and heightened income inequality served as a threat to the very American Dream that Adams envisioned. Over a year later, it’s evident my worst fears have been realized. The American Dream is dead. Sadly, this isn’t sensationalism, either. In terms of economic mobility, America is failing. Data shows that in the early 1940s, 92 percent of middle-class children were earning more income than their parents. Today, that same number has been halved. Further research by the Economic Policy Institute shows that earnings between fathers and sons within the U.S. are tightly correlated, suggesting that mobility is limited. To put America’s position into perspective, the highest correlation on the list – which includes Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) nations – is Slovenia at .54. The lowest is Denmark at .15, which suggests very high mobility. Advancements in technology have also threated workers in the middle class. As automation permeates a multitude of industries, only high-skill, high-education jobs and those not worth automating will remain. Is it possible to revive the American Dream? Of course. However, it’s unlikely to correct itself until proper policy changes are in place to confront the inequality issues at hand. As long as wealth continues to accumulate within the upper-ends of the top 1 percent, money will continue to drift out of the hands of the average American. Under President Trump’s administration, the stagnation of wealth at the upper reaches of the socioeconomic ladder will continue. Considering the top 1 percent is set to receive tax cuts in excess of 6 percentage points, the stifling economic inequality within the U.S. is unlikely to subside. While it’s easy to numerically illustrate how the American Dream has drastically faded since World War II, the segment of Adams’ statement that sees the U.S. as a place in which life can be “fuller for everyone” is set to be tested throughout Trump’s presidency. Solutions for economic inequality will be useless if not inclusive; protecting the fundamental human rights afforded by democracy for every U.S. citizen must be prioritized before tackling unfavorable wealth distribution. Yet, make no mistake: No longer is “new money” attainable through sheer effort. Should Trump’s policies go awry and lead to the demise of social and economic equality, the Land of Opportunity may need to consider rebranding. lmisera@kent.edu
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A few words on American Patriotism
Editor’s note: This op-ed represents the views of the Kent State College Democrats. The same opportunity to contribute an op-ed has been extended to the College Republicans. Former President Theodore Roosevelt routinely takes top five in most political experts’ lists of “Great American Presidents.” His wisdom lives on in many of his immortal words, none more important than when he explained: “To announce there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American Public.” Though an inspiring quote on its own, it’s made even more relevant by the political rhetoric of the last several months. The notion that Americans should “get over” President Donald Trump’s victory – that we need to “shut up and unify” behind him – is far from the patriotism espoused by Roosevelt, a man 20 times more deserving of that title than President Trump. This is not a new phenomenon. Some in the GOP have hijacked the idea of patriotism to suit their message for years. And honestly, it’s worked. It’s worked really well. Republicans are “real Americans” — they love their country so much, they never want it to change. Republicans, not Democrats, care about the American flag, keep bald eagles as pets and bleed red, white and blue - or so they would have you believe. Patriotism doesn’t mean blindly supporting one’s nation. Patriotism, rather, is the love of one’s country — a vigorous love. A country is so much more than a plot of land with arbitrary lines. It’s a society of laws and values. It’s defined by the actions of its people, more than its location on a map. I believe in the American promise that we, as a country and as a people, will always strive to live better than our parents did and make sure our kids live better than us. We as a country have never been perfect; the road to progress has been hard, and it’s paved with the blood of radical patriots. Patriotic men and women who dared to look in the face of a king and declare self-governance, patriotic women who rallied and fought for the right to vote, patriotic men and women who stood on a bridge in Selma, demanding equal protection under the law.
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The examples are endless, but the stories all share the same theme: people who truly love this country are willing to change it. We are a country founded and protected by radicals and revolutionaries who dare to dream of making a difference. This is patriotism. More than waving a flag or beating a chest, patriotism is believing we have a chance to improve the lives of our countrymen and being willing to fight for that better life. Men and women have not been giving “the last full measure of devotion,” as former President Abraham Lincoln called it, to a country willing to blindly submit to an authoritarian figure. Americans may disagree, but it is downright unpatriotic for either side to demand citizens of this country bend their knee to someone who demeans them and terrifies them. It’s foolish to assume it’s un-patriotic to be willing to stand up for one’s values in the face of oppression. This is the very reason we have a democracy worth fighting for – not because we elect infallible leaders, but that they are always beholden to us. So, no – we patriots will not “get over it” and unify under Trump. We will not twiddle our thumbs while a man who is a threat to civil rights and liberties gets a blank check. We will not shrug our shoulders when our LGBT friends and family are threatened. We will not allow our journalistic institutions to be bullied and destroyed. We will not let good men and women go to their deaths over avoidable conflicts. We will not watch our world suffer from global climate change. We will not sit down and get over the poor growing poorer while the sick grow sicker. We will do what American patriots do; we will dare to stand up for the promise of this great country. We will fight and oppose Trump’s agenda anywhere it threatens that promise. We will march, protest, call, write, organize, vote and eventually win. At the end of the day, progress always wins – progress bought and paid for with the lives and work of American patriots. This piece was written by a member of the College Democrats, Daniel Henderson. Disclaimer: Henderson’s views are his own and do not represent the view of the Army.
Acceptance is not easy Brandon Bounds Guest Columnist It’s not easy to accept that the Oval Office has shifted from Barack Obama to President Donald Trump. It’s not easy to accept that the media is now at war with Trump, that those in my field are being accused of being “dishonest.” On Jan. 23, 2017, whitehouse.gov removed information regarding climate change, the LGBT community and civil rights. This was done to update the issues in accordance with Trump’s stances. Acceptance is not easy. It’s never going to be easy, but we have no choice but to accept it. To those who continue to refuse Trump as the 45th president: Accept it. I am in the same boat as you; I may not agree with his policies or his rhetoric, but you can’t keep running away from reality. To those who continue to fear for the fate of themselves and this country, remember that no good can come from fearing the future. Admittedly, it took me time to accept that Trump is going to be our president. It took me time to accept that right-wing policies will shift the course of our nation. Acceptance wasn’t easy, but it can be done. One thing was clear for me: Regardless of what may happen, I am a journalist. No matter what challenges I may face or what obstacles arise, I have a duty to report fair and honest stories, as well as inform the public of what they need to know. I’m not just any journalist, however. I’m a young, black male with hope for the future. I will continue to do what I need to do, no matter who gets in my way. Perhaps most importantly, I’m not alone. There are others who strive for the same aspirations as myself. We will continue to fight and live the way we want. There’s no reason for anyone to live in fear for what may come. We are the next generation. Believe it or not, it is truly up to us to determine how our future is going to be, and I expect it to be a bright one. bbounds@kent.edu
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On Academy Award nominations reverse #OscarsSoWhite streak Benjamin VanHoose Features Editor Based on this year’s crop of Oscar nominees, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences may have resolved its diversity problem. After two consecutive years of no minority representation in acting categories — and one trending hashtag straight out of a PR nightmare (#OscarsSoWhite) — seven of the 20 acting slots are held by nonwhite actors. bvanhoos@kent.edu
Cheers&Jeers Cheers to ... the truth. Merriam-Webster
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It’s time to call it – the American Dream is dead Lucas Misera Opinion Editor For nearly a century, the narrative within the United States has been a consistent one: Through hard work and egalitarianism, Americans are afforded the chance to succeed. Born in the shadows of the Great Depression and an extension of exceptionalism, the American Dream has shaped this country’s economic ideologies since the term was coined in the early 1930s. When James Truslow Adams initially wrote about the American Dream in his book, “The Epic of America,” he argued the U.S. is “a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” In September 2015, I wrote an article discussing how a shrinking middle class and heightened income inequality served as a threat to the very American Dream that Adams envisioned. Over a year later, it’s evident my worst fears have been realized. The American Dream is dead. Sadly, this isn’t sensationalism, either. In terms of economic mobility, America is failing. Data shows that in the early 1940s, 92 percent of middle-class children were earning more income than their parents. Today, that same number has been halved. Further research by the Economic Policy Institute shows that earnings between fathers and sons within the U.S. are tightly correlated, suggesting that mobility is limited. To put America’s position into perspective, the highest correlation on the list – which includes Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) nations – is Slovenia at .54. The lowest is Denmark at .15, which suggests very high mobility. Advancements in technology have also threated workers in the middle class. As automation permeates a multitude of industries, only high-skill, high-education jobs and those not worth automating will remain. Is it possible to revive the American Dream? Of course. However, it’s unlikely to correct itself until proper policy changes are in place to confront the inequality issues at hand. As long as wealth continues to accumulate within the upper-ends of the top 1 percent, money will continue to drift out of the hands of the average American. Under President Trump’s administration, the stagnation of wealth at the upper reaches of the socioeconomic ladder will continue. Considering the top 1 percent is set to receive tax cuts in excess of 6 percentage points, the stifling economic inequality within the U.S. is unlikely to subside. While it’s easy to numerically illustrate how the American Dream has drastically faded since World War II, the segment of Adams’ statement that sees the U.S. as a place in which life can be “fuller for everyone” is set to be tested throughout Trump’s presidency. Solutions for economic inequality will be useless if not inclusive; protecting the fundamental human rights afforded by democracy for every U.S. citizen must be prioritized before tackling unfavorable wealth distribution. Yet, make no mistake: No longer is “new money” attainable through sheer effort. Should Trump’s policies go awry and lead to the demise of social and economic equality, the Land of Opportunity may need to consider rebranding. lmisera@kent.edu
Democratic VIEW
A few words on American patriotism
Editor’s note: This op-ed represents the views of the Kent State College Democrats. The same opportunity to contribute an op-ed has been extended to the College Republicans. Former President Theodore Roosevelt routinely takes top five in most political experts’ lists of “Great American Presidents.” His wisdom lives on in many of his immortal words, none more important than when he explained: “To announce there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American Public.” Though an inspiring quote on its own, it’s made even more relevant by the political rhetoric of the last several months. The notion that Americans should “get over” President Donald Trump’s victory – that we need to “shut up and unify” behind him – is far from the patriotism espoused by Roosevelt, a man 20 times more deserving of that title than President Trump. This is not a new phenomenon. Some in the GOP have hijacked the idea of patriotism to suit their message for years. And honestly, it’s worked. It’s worked really well. Republicans are “real Americans” — they love their country so much, they never want it to change. Republicans, not Democrats, care about the American flag, keep bald eagles as pets and bleed red, white and blue - or so they would have you believe. Patriotism doesn’t mean blindly supporting one’s nation. Patriotism, rather, is the love of one’s country — a vigorous love. A country is so much more than a plot of land with arbitrary lines. It’s a society of laws and values. It’s defined by the actions of its people, more than its location on a map. I believe in the American promise that we, as a country and as a people, will always strive to live better than our parents did and make sure our kids live better than us. We as a country have never been perfect; the road to progress has been hard, and it’s paved with the blood of radical patriots. Patriotic men and women who dared to look in the face of a king and declare self-governance, patriotic women who rallied and fought for the right to vote, patriotic men and women who stood on a bridge in Selma, demanding equal protection under the law.
Photo submitted by Daniel Henderson
The examples are endless, but the stories all share the same theme: people who truly love this country are willing to change it. We are a country founded and protected by radicals and revolutionaries who dare to dream of making a difference. This is patriotism. More than waving a flag or beating a chest, patriotism is believing we have a chance to improve the lives of our countrymen and being willing to fight for that better life. Men and women have not been giving “the last full measure of devotion,” as former President Abraham Lincoln called it, to a country willing to blindly submit to an authoritarian figure. Americans may disagree, but it is downright unpatriotic for either side to demand citizens of this country bend their knee to someone who demeans them and terrifies them. It’s foolish to assume it’s un-patriotic to be willing to stand up for one’s values in the face of oppression. This is the very reason we have a democracy worth fighting for – not because we elect infallible leaders, but that they are always beholden to us. So, no – we patriots will not “get over it” and unify under Trump. We will not twiddle our thumbs while a man who is a threat to civil rights and liberties gets a blank check. We will not shrug our shoulders when our LGBT friends and family are threatened. We will not allow our journalistic institutions to be bullied and destroyed. We will not let good men and women go to their deaths over avoidable conflicts. We will not watch our world suffer from global climate change. We will not sit down and get over the poor growing poorer while the sick grow sicker. We will do what American patriots do; we will dare to stand up for the promise of this great country. We will fight and oppose Trump’s agenda anywhere it threatens that promise. We will march, protest, call, write, organize, vote and eventually win. At the end of the day, progress always wins – progress bought and paid for with the lives and work of American patriots. This piece was written by a member of the College Democrats, Daniel Henderson. Disclaimer: Henderson’s views are his own and do not represent the view of the Army.
Acceptance is not easy Brandon Bounds Guest Columnist It’s not easy to accept that the Oval Office has shifted from Barack Obama to President Donald Trump. It’s not easy to accept that the media is now at war with Trump, that those in my field are being accused of being “dishonest.” On Jan. 23, 2017, whitehouse.gov removed information regarding climate change, the LGBT community and civil rights. This was done to update the issues in accordance with Trump’s stances. Acceptance is not easy. It’s never going to be easy, but we have no choice but to accept it. To those who continue to refuse Trump as the 45th president: Accept it. I am in the same boat as you; I may not agree with his policies or his rhetoric, but you can’t keep running away from reality. To those who continue to fear for the fate of themselves and this country, remember that no good can come from fearing the future. Admittedly, it took me time to accept that Trump is going to be our president. It took me time to accept that right-wing policies will shift the course of our nation. Acceptance wasn’t easy, but it can be done. One thing was clear for me: Regardless of what may happen, I am a journalist. No matter what challenges I may face or what obstacles arise, I have a duty to report fair and honest stories, as well as inform the public of what they need to know. I’m not just any journalist, however. I’m a young, black male with hope for the future. I will continue to do what I need to do, no matter who gets in my way. Perhaps most importantly, I’m not alone. There are others who strive for the same aspirations as myself. We will continue to fight and live the way we want. There’s no reason for anyone to live in fear for what may come. We are the next generation. Believe it or not, it is truly up to us to determine how our future is going to be, and I expect it to be a bright one. bbounds@kent.edu
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Democracy in action
Clint Datchuk Photo Director “This is what democracy looks like!” From Washington, to New York to Los Angeles. From one end of the country to the other and all the places in between, the chant rung out and echoed off the architecture of our cities. In response to the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the people of the United States organized the largest protest in our nation’s history, with USA Today estimating over 2.6 million people marching across the country — the number growing as more locations report their participation. Those who took issue with many of the comments made by Trump during and after the election decided not to remain silent. It was called the Women’s March, but it was more than just an issue of gender. It was the will of the people enacted and a new generation of inspired activists; it was humanity, peacefully assembled with a clear message that they would not allow the new administration to potentially devalue or disenfranchise them. Organized around a common goal to stand up against what they felt was a threat to civil and human rights, demonstrators filled the streets, creating a sea of people in pink pussyhats as far as the eye could see. Awash in the crowd, it was easy to lose sight of the individuals who travelled from all over to capitulate their voices together as one united front. This is a look at the individuals who felt the need to join together with other like-minded people and have their voices be heard. This was democracy in action. cdatchu1@kent.edu
Annie Long of Virginia holds up her sign, which cites the U.S. Code for abusive sexual conduct, at the Women’s March in Washington on Saturday. “I’m protesting because we should not allow a president who breaks federal statutes to remain in office,” Long said. Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater
Edward Kellum of Los Angeles, California, participated in the Women’s March in Washington, on Saturday to show solidarity with his wife, who also attended, and to speak out after an election which he felt was damaging to the nation. Kellum works for a non-profit called, First to Serve, at the St. Joseph’s Center in LA. Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater
Jeremy Alexander of Saginaw, Michigan, holds a sign in downtown Washington, on Friday, protesting what he feels was Russian tampering in the presidential election. Alexander, an organizer for the Michigan Democratic Coordination Campaign for Hillary Clinton, travelled to D.C. to voice his opposition after the campaign he was heavily and emotionally involved in faltered in the final days before Donald Trump secured the presidency. Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater
Satinder P.S. Puri poses for a portrait at the Woman’s March by Public Square in Cleveland on Saturday. Puri considers himself a community activist and an advocate of human rights, which he feels are in danger with the inauguration of President Trump. Zachary Popik / The Kent Stater
2-year-old Sofia Zielinski holds up a sign at the Woman’s March in Cleveland. Deidre Pulley / The Kent Stater
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Conversations with Bev
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The climate survey results were announced Tuesday. What do you plan on doing with that information now? Warren said the university plans on forming recommendations, initiatives and policies based off of the results of the climate survey for the areas that need improvement. Warren plans to transform the climate survey into a committee that will focus on those areas. “I think it will involve some professional training and some professional development,” Warren said. “One of the results that really had a great impact on me is the fact that staff feel that supervisors need more training to be a supervisor.”
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Kent State University President Beverly Warren talks to the crowd attending the first home basketball game of the spring semester Saturday. Aaron Self / The Kent Stater
Regarding the Big Ideas Initiative, what are you looking for from the departments?
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“So, the (Big Idea Initiative) is what would be a very distinctive idea for Kent State, and how might we tell that story to future donors,” Warren said. “That’s what the big ideas are all about.” So far, there has been 200 ideas pitched by the departments and over
$1 million in offerings for those ideas. Warren said the next step is to narrow down those ideas into an idea that will be financially compelling and manageable for the university.
Kent State will be switching to healthier dining options soon. What are the guidelines for what makes the new vendors healthy?
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When it comes to searching for vendors, Warren said the main focus for a new vendor is one that will provide less processed food, natural products and all-around healthier options for students on each of Kent State’s campuses. “What we were asking them to really focus upon was healthier options, better options and better services for our students because we think you deserve better than you’re getting now,” Warren said.
You’re going to be going to an all-female university in Saudi Arabia. What inspired you to do this?
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Warren said when she received the invitation from Effat University in Saudi Arabia, she was excited about the abundance of talent the women are showing there. Warren said Kent State signed a partnership with Effat University to lease a building in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to coordinate the Kent State architecture program with Effat’s program. “I just accepted that invitation, so I don’t have the speech prepared yet,” Warren said. “If I had to think through though, one would be how we must remain globally connected. It’s important for student learning and faculty engagement, and for our country to thrive.”
What type of programs or solutions are being worked on, or will be worked on, that will help Kent State gain national recognition regarding civil discourse and conflict management?
Warren said the naming of the May 4 site as a National Historic Landmark brought national recognition to the importance of civil discourse, which was a step in the right direction.
One of things that has been big in the news lately is the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) bill, which protects students who were brought over illegally or overstayed their visa. What does Kent State plan on doing?
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“Number one: We value all students, including our DACA students,” Warren said. “We do not particularity track our DACA students because we want our students to be independent of any sort of university or governmental tracking.” Warren said the university signed a letter along with other universities in Ohio, including The Ohio State University and Ohio University, that was sent to representatives in Congress in support for DACA students.
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I think you’ll see more faculty being recruited to Kent State who are experts in civil discourse, conflict management, and peace and conflict studies” – Beverly Warren
Toledo girl says she was kept in basement prison with chains, cuffs John Seewer Associated Press A 14-year-old girl who says she escaped a basement where she was chained and handcuffed by two relatives – who she says touched her sexually – confronted the two men in court Tuesday. The girl, who had a comfort dog next to her on the witness stand, testified she often was held in the basement as punishment by Timothy Ciboro and his 28-year-old son, Esten Ciboro. Both have pleaded not guilty to charges including rape, kidnapping and child endan-
gering. The two men are serving as their own attorneys, and questioned the girl after she described being shackled by the ankle to a support beam in the darkened room for different lengths of time. At one point during her testimony, she told Timothy Ciboro to stop referring to himself as her dad. "You didn't treat me like a dad," she said to Ciboro, who is not her biological father. "You think I like punishing you?" Ciboro responded. "I would say the sexual touching you enjoyed," answered the girl, who occasionally paused to pet or smile at the comfort dog, a
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Flashes earn first conference road win over Huskies Nick Buzzelli Sports Reporter
After his team dropped its fourth consecutive Mid-American Conference game via an 82-69 home loss to Buffalo Jan. 17, sophomore Jalen Avery realized his team had to concentrate on playing as a collective unit. During the losing streak, the Kent State point guard noticed his teammates were focusing more on individual success and stats than winning alone. And after the coaching staff informed the Flashes to pretend as if they were starting with a blank slate before every game, things started to fall into place. Against Northern Illinois University Tuesday night, a team Kent State lost in overtime to Jan. 10, the Flashes got down to basics. Redshirt senior forward Jimmy Hall recorded another double-double – the 18th of his career. Avery notched a career-high 16 points in 24 minutes of play and the Flashes downed NIU, 73-66, in DeKalb, Illinois. “We definitely took that to heart. After we took those four losses in a row, we taught ourselves that we were going to leave that in the past and we were going to begin our season at that point,” Avery told Ty Linder of the Golden Flashes radio network following the win. “We told ourselves we were 0-0. We won our last game, made us 1-0, and then we wanted to continue to go onto that and win this game to make us 2-0.” Both teams traded baskets for a majority of the first half, but two back-to-back three point-
ers by NIU’s guard Austin Pauga put his team ahead at the midway point. On the next possession, Kent State’s senior guard Deon Edwin responded with a three of his own. Despite trailing to begin the final frame, the Flashes knotted the score at 39 less than 1:30 into the second half and took the lead for good on an Edwin free throw two minutes later. With his team down by six with 41 seconds left, NIU’s guard Eugene German – a 55 percent free throw shooter – drew a blocking foul on sophomore center Adonis De La Rosa while attempting to drive the lane and hit both subsequent free throws to cut the deficit to four. On the ensuing in-bounds play, Avery was fouled and went 1-2 from the line. However, freshman guard Mitch Peterson then stole the ball from German as he was brining it up court passed ahead to Edwin for a fast break opportunity, who then fed Avery for the easy layup to put the game out of reach with 24 seconds remaining. “I really can just pinpoint it to trying to win. I think when we just focus on winning, the plays that you try to make, they just happen to go in,” Avery said. “So we just focus on winning instead of focusing on individual success and a lot of your shots start to go in, you start to play better defense, you rebound the ball and everything is just easier for you.” Kent State returns home to face off against Central Michigan and Marcus Keene, the nation’s leading scorer, Saturday at noon in a game that will be televised. nbuzzel1@kent.edu Kent State senior guard Deon Edwin takes a corner three while a Northern Illinois defender contests the shot at NIU Convocation Center on Tuesday. Kent State won 73-66. Photo courtesy of the Northern Star