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#OscarsSoWhite may be resolved, but hope for diversity remains
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Erin Zaranec Features Correspondent On Tuesday, the Oscar nominations once again took over social media and, for the first time in two years, the #OscarsSoWhite trending hashtag didn’t accompany the list of nominations. Following two years of all-white nominations in the four acting categories, the field of Oscars nominations are now the most racially diverse they have been in decades. With actors like Denzel Washington and Dev Patel, and actresses like Ruth Negga and Octavia Spencer recognized, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is receiving less criticism this year than in the past. While seven of the 20 acting nominations are held by non-white actors, some question if various definitions of diversity are being truly represented by this year’s nominations. The LGBT community received representation this year through “Moonlight,” which was nominated for its cinematography, directing, film editing, music, writing and acting. The movie, also nominated for best
picture, follows the coming-of-age story of a gay black man in Miami. According to NBC News, an LGBT movie has never won best picture, giving “Moonlight” a chance to put a spotlight on the community. “With the amount of division the recent election has caused in our nation, among many groups of people, there could be no better time to have an LGBTQ movie in the Oscar nominations,” said Jesse Gettemy, a senior communication studies major. “While the LGBTQ community is still underrepresented in media, this movie and the nominations shed a light on a group that is still striving for equality.” Native Americans are also underrepresented in this year ’s Oscar nominations. “In general, I feel that Natives are often portrayed in the past, and not enough in modernity. We have interesting histories, but some people don’t even know we still exist,” Danielle Martin-Jensen said, a graduate translation student and president of the Native American Student Association.
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Theater groups address inclusion on campus through art commit to telling stories of varying backgrounds and offering equal opportunities for success. “We support compassion, equality and digHollywood isn’t the only level of the enter- nity for all artists,” said Eric van Baars, interim tainment industry working to broaden its inclu- director of the School of Theatre and Dance. Faculty and students incorporate as many persion. Locally, theater organizations on campus spectives and cultures as possible through the school’s curriculum and productions, van Baars said. “We want to keep it in balance so that the students and faculty ... here are a representation of the people that are actually in the community,” van Baars said. “We adhere to that, but there’s no (diversity initiative) other than within our production season of looking at what plays we work on (and) that there’s an awareness of finding a diversity of voices.” Upon first glance, last semester’s production of “Irena’s Vow” can stick out as a diversity faux pas. The play, set in Poland Kent State students practice their performance on stage for during the Holocaust, featured an all-white “The Bacchae of Euripides” final dress rehearsal on Wednes- cast, but van Baars defended its place in diversification. day, Nov. 16, 2016. Aaron Self / The Kent Stater Benjamin VanHoose Features Editor
“You could look at it as, yes, it was an allwhite cast, but it was a true story of different cultures coming together,” he said. “I try to get out of the binary of black and white when we talk about diversity because it becomes a very twosided operation.” Outside of race, van Baars believes diversity can encompass an umbrella of classifications, including socioeconomic status, gender and culture. Last semester, a new theater troupe formed on campus to provide additional cultural immersion to willing audiences. The Pan-African Theatre Ensemble (P.A.T.E.) focuses on the black experience, approaching it through a lense of unity and empowerment. “The P.A.T.E. was not formed solely to fill a gap, but has become a place for underrepresented groups to participate in theater at all levels on campus,” said Amy-Rose Forbes-Erickson, assistant professor of Pan-African theatre and P.A.T.E. artistic director.
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Survey results highlight Kent campus climate Caelin Mills Politics Reporter Kent State held an event outlining the results of the Spring 2016 climate study Monday evening. The 104-question survey, conducted over a two-week period last March on the university's main campus, included 6,867 respondents — 21 percent of the university community. This number included students, faculty and staff. President Beverly Warren highlighted the purpose of the climate survey, saying it was, “so that we can learn more about who we are as a university." She said she hoped that as the university community is thinking through the results of the survey, that "we remember what our work here is all about ... shaping, molding and committing to what I’m calling a caring culture, a culture of care.” Warren sent an email to the university Wednesday, highlighting the results of the study and offering a glimpse at what action the university plans to take. Published with help from consultants led by Sue Rankin of Rankin & Associates Consulting, the climate study helped illustrate the areas in which the university thrives and lacks when it comes to diversity, inclusion and comfort on campus. The results of the survey were presented by Emil Cunningham, a New York native and member of Rankin & Associates Consulting. He explained the importance of transparency and student affairs. Using knowledge accumulated through his personal experiences, perceptions and institutional efforts, he said “we’re not here to only talk about the good things that are going on. It’s important to understand where you need to grow from.” The survey touched on the campus climate at the university's main campus specifically. According to Cunningham's presentation, “current attitudes, behaviors and standards and practices of employees and students of an institution.” Student activism was cited as playing a major role in the climate in 2016, with students demanding their personal experiences be used as guidelines of university policy. The statistics showed that 30 percent of total respondents seriously considered leaving Kent State due to its challenging climate. Also, of the total number of respondents, 33 percent who identify as being a part of the queer spectrum and 38 percent who identify as transgender, have seriously considered leaving Kent State due to its challenging climate. A total of 1,150 respondents reported they had experienced exclusionary conduct in 2016, most often through being shunned, ignored, intimidated or treated with offensive attitudes and hostility.
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KSU Fashion School to host annual Fashion Tech Hackathon
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OSCAR #OscarSoWhite may be ... The last time Native Americans made waves during The Oscars was in 1973, when Marlon Brando refused to accept the Oscar for his performance in “The Godfather” and instead sent Native American Sacheen Littlefeather, who delivered a moving speech declining Brando’s award due to the treatment of Native Americans. “I’m not sure about the degree of change in the last few decades but it seems to me that in the present, in the mainstream, we are still minor characters or sidekicks most of the time,” Martin-Jensen said. ezaranec@kent.edu From Page 1
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Paige Miller Fashion Reporter The Fashion School kicks off its annual Fashion Tech Hackathon on Friday at 5 p.m. The Hackathon allows students to work in teams to produce innovative fashion garments over a span of three days. Kevin Williams, a junior fashion merchandising major, is participating in the weekend-long event. “It is of utmost importance that we uti-
lize all of the resources available to us at this university that will aid us in fusing technology with fashion. The TechStyleLab and the Hackathon is ground zero for fashion tech to be realized,” Williams said. The Fashion Tech Hackathon is a free event and encourages students of all majors to observe and participate. “I recently sparked an interest about fashion and decided to learn more through a hands-on event,” Hannah Sheridan, a junior public relations major, said. “I think I will learn substantial values from work-
ing in a team and collectively creating and designing a product." Teams will be judged on the advancement of existing technology, creation of technology, use of technology and the technology advancement of retail experience. Students will begin hacking at 9 p.m. at Rockwell and will continue until the closing ceremonies at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Center for Architecture and Environmental Design. pmille39@kent.edu
Students express safety concerns of new roundabout Sarah Heber Safety Reporter Kent State students expressed concerns about the newly constructed roundabout on Summit Street, whether they are driving through, or crossing to and from the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. “If (students) are cautious, I think roundabouts are fine,” Alison Scalfano, a junior special education major, said. “But I think college students just kind of drive — they don’t even look or think first." Pedestrians are not the only ones who expressed concerns with the roundabout. Drivers have expressed uncertainty about how to navigate roundabouts as well. Maria Peck, a sophomore nursing major, frequents the area and noted that the roundabout is not the issue, but rather the students themselves. “Wherever college kids are, driving or walking, they are just going to be a little careless,” Peck said. “I don't think the roundabout has anything to do with it.” Anne Dargenio, a sophomore fine arts major, felt strongly about the congestion caused by the traffic circle and didn’t see
too many benefits of it. “I hate it, nobody knows when to go or not,” Dargenio said. “Students and cars just wait around trying to figure out who should go.” Dargenio said while she was on a recent PARTA bus trip during rush hour, she didn’t feel the roundabout helped with traffic jams. “I was on the bus forever because the roundabout was packed with people who don’t know what to do,” Dargenio said. “It's been a disaster.” According to Michael Bruder, the executive director of Facilities, Planning and Design at Kent State, uncertainty regarding traffic circles can be beneficial to drivers. “The fact that some people are uncertain about a roundabout makes them safer,” Bruder said. “They will slow down, make eye contact with other drivers and pedestrians and pay attention more.” Bruder and his department collaborated with the city of Kent while constructing Summit Street and helped ensure the safety of students, as well as other pedestrians visiting the campus. “Ultimately, it was the city’s project
through the Ohio Department of Transportation, but the university was a really strong partner with the city of Kent on the design,” Bruder said. “That intersection was an important area of study.” Bruder said the city and the university decided to go with a roundabout primarily to increase safety. According to a study done by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), “roundabouts reduce the types of crashes where people are seriously hurt or killed by 78-82 percent when compared to conventional stop-controlled and signalized intersections.” Bruder said even though traffic circles are safer than a regular intersection, accidents still happen. However, since cars must travel slower through a roundabout, the accidents are less serious. According to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the more familiar drivers became with roundabouts, the less they opposed them. Their study showed that “53 percent opposed the roundabouts before they were built. That dropped to 44 percent six months after construction and 27 percent one year later.” Dargenio and Peck both said that having more education about traffic circles would help both safety and efficiency. “If people would learn how to (navigate roundabouts) I wouldn’t be so mad about this,” Dargenio said. “I think the more they know the better the traffic will flow and the safer students will be.” For students who may have never encountered a roundabout before, or who are uneasy about the rules, the university developed a website with tips and a video on how to navigate roundabouts. The video has instructions for drivers, pedestrians and bikers. “Statistically, (roundabouts) are safer than a standard intersection, both for pedestrians and vehicles,” Bruder said. “As a pedestrian, you are only crossing one lane of traffic at a time, so you only have to look for an opening from one direction. Cars are also traveling at a lower speed in (roundabouts).”
Aerial drone photo of the roundabout on Summit Street in Kent, Ohio, on Tuesday. Aaron Self / The Kent Stater
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University climate survey ... This attitude didn't only apply to students, however: Of the non-tenure track faculty respondents, only 38 percent felt that their tenured and tenure-track colleagues understood the nature of their work. In addition, of the 42 percent of trans spectrum respondents who experienced exclusionary conduct, 58 percent felt excluded specifically because of their gender identity. In addition to this, nearly 12 percent of 564 black and Latino respondents felt excluded or shunned because of their ethnicity. Warren introduced plans to jump start a unity initiative at Kent State. “As we move forward in the spring, we are going to engage in cultural competency training," she said. "It’s time we all begin to learn about one another’s culture and one another’s perceptions and how one another feels in this environment." Other alarming statistics come from areas of mental health and unwanted sexual contact. Out of 726 respondents that had conditions influencing their ability, just over 41 percent said mental health conditions impact this. These include their learning, working or living activities. These results are influencing future plans at the university, which Warren hinted at. “We are creating a great place initiative. We want Kent State to be this great place to learn, to work and to live,” she said. There were 290 respondents — 4 percent — who reported unwanted sexual contact; 42.6 percent of which happened during their first semester on campus. Following these events of
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Little-known story behind 'Hidden Figures' impacts audiences Quaylyn Hairston Entertainment Reporter When history is made, credit tends to go to the responsible figures. That's not the case for the true story behind "Hidden Figures," the new film that just scored three Oscar nominations and a hit box office run. The film tells the little-known story of three African American women at NASA who played a significant role in launching John Glenn into space. Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson utilized their exemplary math and science skills to help in the Space Race, but never really got
the attention they deserved because of racism and sexism. Its inspiring message has resonated with female students across Kent State. After seeing the movie for the first time, junior theatre studies major Cherrell Miller “acknowledged the hustle” from all three women. Before the movie, Miller did not know anything about the actual story. After seeing the movie, she felt that everything about "Hidden Figures" was huge, and that it needed to be seen by all genders. Miller also mentioned that any woman chasing her dreams should
go see the movie. The women of "Hidden Figures" "paved the way for young women to succeed,” said Tonean Jhainor, a junior psychology major. Jhainor was amazed by the movie and did not know the impact or the story behind it. She thought the movie would be another “typical black movie.” “I cried. The movie was so amazing and powerful,” Jhainor said. “You can fight the system in a way that is not violent.” Jhainor recommended the movie to everyone, but teachers specifically since she had never learned about the
story in school. “Females in general fight for equal rights, which is a powerful message telling minority women that they can do anything they put their minds to,” Jhainor said. Trista Mullins, a part-time teaching instructor in the Math and Science building and grad student, has not seen the film yet but plans to soon. Mullins said she still knew the story behind the film. “With a lot of math, there are women and minorities that are not recognized for their work," she said. qhairsto@kent.edu Photo courtesy of 20th Century FOX
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Cheers to … Bell Let’s Talk. The initiative aimed at raising awareness regarding mental health issues is set to raise over $100 million for mental health programs by 2020.
Jeers to … excuses. After a car in Australia was
pulled over for speeding, the driver’s explanation given for the infraction was that the wind was pushing their car.
As Poe puts it:
Yellowstone National Park, the last remaining national park in the United States, closed just a few weeks ago back in late March 2019. Located primarily in Wyoming, Yellowstone was established in 1872 and was recognized as the first national park in United States history. But after an almost 150 year run, the park officially closed as President Trump ordered the construction of another major oil pipeline. Much like the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines before it, the fittingly named Tyrant Pipe-
As liberalism subsides Stephen D’Abreau Columnist By the time you are reading this, we are about to officially complete our first week living under a new presidential administration. I have to admit, I am actually afraid. It isn’t because I’m black living in President Donald Trump’s America, it is because I am watching what I feel is the death of liberalism at the hands of identity politics. Let me be perfectly clear: I wasn’t frightened by Trump’s victory — not in the slightest. However, I have been disheartened by the response from the losing liberals and progressives in the past months. They lacked any sort of self-awareness to the causes of their defeat, and seemingly still don’t. The progressivist identity politics that I decried as dangerous, divisive and detrimental to American politics haven’t died down on the political left — they have gotten louder. Many liberals have gotten this nasty idea that not only are their political positions morally superior, but that holding these positions makes the person morally superior — and those who oppose them morally inferior beings. The proper understanding is thinking that your ideas are superior, and others are merely misguided. This fosters healthy debate, exchange of ideas and partnership with your fellow American. When you believe you — not just your ideas — are superior and that your fellow American is evil, those activities are useless. Why debate with and listen to the arguments of a racist? Why exchange ideas with a sexist? Why partner with a xenophobe? This idea is truly nasty and is infesting liberalism like a cancer — a cancer that has grown since last November. I wrote about these things before the election in this very column. Back then I was worried. Now I am truly afraid. When I see liberals celebrate, condone or remain silent on violent riots across the nation, or the targeting of 10-year-old Barron Trump, I look on with horror. Protesting a democratic election was the doing of fascists and rightfully mocked right-wingers 4 years ago; now it is the modus operandi of a party I used to support. Liberals seem to believe that the Women’s March with the strength of over three million marks a “revolution” of some kind — it doesn’t. The real revolution happened under your noses, some of which were pompously pointed up. The revolution wasn’t when millions of women and allies gathered; it happened when countless women marched to the polls and voted down the first female president for a man widely accused of sexual assault, presumably because they were sick of the nonsense from the political left. The revolution was losing control over all three branches of government at once. The revolution was when the guy the media gave less than a two percent chance of winning takes a narrow — yet historic — victory, flipping states that haven’t been flipped since Reagan’s presidency. Liberals, take back the Democrat Party from the Washington elites, radical feminists, Wall Street mega-banks and corrupt liars. You are running out of time. If you don’t wake up soon and abandon the sinking ship that is progressive identity politics, you will not only lose Obamacare, but the very soul of your party. sdabrea1@kent.edu
It’s about time McKenzie Jean-Philippe
Columnist It’s about time that the “who’s who” of the entertainment industry have acknowledged that people with a little more melanin have more to contribute than comedians in voluptuous grandma suits that we’re more than gangsters wreaking havoc in urban streets. We’re more than the sassy best friend whose go-to catchphrase is “guuuurrrlll” (and yes, it’s spelled exactly like that). As the Golden Globes — and now the Oscars — have shown, minorities do not only create fresh content that appeals to the masses, but they are capable of competing en masse for the highest honor in their field, on par with the many white honorees that came before them. Earlier this month, “Moonlight” won Best Motion Picture Drama at the Golden Globes, a film directed and written by a black man, starring a black cast. It’s nominated for eight Oscars. Donald Glover earned a Golden Globe for best actor in a television series musical or comedy for the FX series “Atlanta.” The show also won best television series — musical or comedy — earning more accolades for Glover, the creator and an executive producer on the show. After Oscar nominations were announced two days ago, Viola Davis,
Naomie Harris and Octavia Spencer — three black women — who starred in “Fences,” “Moonlight” and “Hidden Figures,” respectively, were all nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category. This is historic: It’s the first time that three black women have been independent nominees for any category. For the first time, black people are the majority. There are plenty more shows, movies and stars I could name: Ruth Negga from “Loving,” Netflix shows “Chewing Gum” and “The Get Down” and Ava DuVernay’s eye-opening documentary, “13th.” It’s amazing that after a few years of the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, Hollywood has woken up and provided us with a variety of content that’s a little more reflective of our country’s diversity. It took them long enough. What’s most striking is despite these strides in representation, our country couldn’t be more socially and politically divided. We now have a president whom many feel doesn’t represent inclusion or acceptance of differences. Rejection of his leadership comes in the form of protests, petitions and Facebook shares. But that’s what’s great about the newfound diversity in Hollywood; people turn on the TV, buy movie tickets and flip open their laptops for an escape. Now, despite the disappointments of reality, that escape can provide some hope. Here’s to hoping that the strides made in 2016 aren’t a one time thing, that this welcomed change isn’t the “token black friend” to the film and television industry. Diversity is necessary, and now is as good a time as ever to celebrate it, perhaps with an episode of “Black-ish.” mjeanphi@kent.edu
The oppressed need gun rights and education Timothy Henderson Guest Columnist It is a terrifying time in the United States to be a part of a marginalized and oppressed group. President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign was one that centered around using xenophobia and racism to create fear in white Americans. His language and platform appealed to white nationalists, as well as striking deep fear in the hearts of many people of color, women, transgender individuals and other historically and currently persecuted groups. Members of white nationalist organizations have seen their beliefs emboldened by not only Trump, but also other popular writers, journalists and media figures. One notable example is Richard Spencer, prominent member and a recognized founder of the alt-right movement. In 2012, Spencer posed the following question on alternativeright.com: “Is black genocide right?” The post has since been taken down. The fact that Spencer has supporters despite such intense rhetoric is evidence that violence against the oppressed is still present in American culture. Despite this presence, many on the political left are quick to strike down methods of fighting back and self-defense for those groups. Firearms are a widely discussed and controversial topic in the United States, and — with proper education and training — are an effective means of self-defense in the situations that put the livelihood of the
oppressed at risk. Members of marginalized groups are often scared to call the police for help, especially people of color who are worried that they might be seen as the aggressor and charged or killed by a police force heavily steeped in systemic racism. Without these safety nets, situations where de-escalation is not a viable option require these groups to have methods to fight back when they are threatened. Many liberal people often denounce guns and violent retaliation, leading the predominantly left-leaning members of marginalized communities to fear them as well. This is extremely dangerous, particularly during a time in which livelihoods and identities are under such ferocious assault. Instead of living in fear of guns and avoiding them out of principle, it is time we embraced our right to bear arms and learned more about firearm use and safety. These are not machines that kill everything they touch; they are a viable and valid method of protecting yourself from oppressors. We need classes on proper operation, care and use of firearms for those who find themselves threatened in a society riddled with white supremacy, transphobia and sexism. Education like this can help foster a shift in cultural perception that is necessary for self-protection to be possible — or even acceptable — for the mistreated. thende24@kent.edu
Last national park closes, final polar bear dies amidst oil drilling Matt Poe Columnist
Yellowstone National Park, the last remaining national park in the United States, closed just a few weeks ago back in late March 2019. Located primarily in Wyoming, Yellowstone was established in 1872 and was recognized as the first national park in United States history. But after an almost 150 year run, the park officially closed as President Trump ordered the construction of another major oil pipeline. Much like the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines before it, the fittingly named Tyrant Pipeline will snake through the middle of Yellowstone and expand to the Rio Grande River just south of the Texan Border. With Yellowstone officially losing its designation as a national park, it serves as the end of the United States national park system. What was once a breathtaking scope of 58 national parks spanning across the country has now been reduced to pathways for oil pipelines, cheap condominiums, office buildings and poorly constructed golf courses, thanks to executive orders passed by President Trump. When asked about the death of our national parks, Trump scoffed at the idea that nature and environmentalism are a vital part of our nation and planet’s health, as well as our own. “Look, nature is overrated,” Trump said as he threw a stick into a nearby cyclist’s tire spokes. “It’s just one of those, it’s one of those things we don’t need. Who needs clean air when you can have oil?” I spoke with several families of animals who lived in Yellowstone and the consensus was grim: without the historic national park, animal families have little places to turn for help. “It’s been tough on all of us,” said George, a gray wolf with a wife and three cubs. “Generations of my family lived here for centuries and now we have to move to somewhere crappy, like Jacksonville.” George and his family of gray wolves weren’t the only ones affected by Trump’s Tyrant Pipeline and the subsequent closing of Yellowstone. Jason and Claudia, a pair of grizzly bears living near the Mammoth Hot Springs located in the park, had to sell their dream log and relocate to Denver. “I worked a lot of overtime hours catching salmon and also moonlighted as a waiter at a nearby restaurant to afford that log,” Jason said while holding back tears. “But after the ninth spill from the Tyrant Pipeline, the salmon became less abundant and our returns on the log diminished severely when we had to sell,” Claudia said while comforting her husband. The western half of the United States wasn’t the only area of the country feeling pain as a result of Trump’s historic executive order. The last polar bear died this past week in the Arctic Circle after his final television interview aired just several days prior. “Look, I just can’t take this anymore,” the polar bear known as Greg told CNN’s Anderson Cooper just a short time ago. “I lived a long life, but the thought that my late children will never see a human in a zoo or eat a whale carcass is just tragic,” Greg said as he finished his beer. Local arctic foxes who knew Greg spoke highly of the late polar bear. “Greg was a good man,” one arctic fox told me as he finished a smoke. “Trump gets what Trump wants, regardless of how it affects the rest of us. In the end, I just wish we had spoken up from the start back in 2017.” The consensus from most wildlife and many humans I spoke with agreed that we should have stopped this madness when it began in 2017. But that is then and this is now, and if the wildlife are correct (which I sense they are) we may have already reached the point of no return with both this president and the environment. mpoe3@kent.edu
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Northern Illinois’ offense proves too much for Kent State Henry Palattella Sports Editor The last time the Kent State women’s basketball team took on Northern Illinois University, there was no shortage of offense as the two teams combined to score 195 points in the Huskies 98-97 win over the Flashes on Jan. 11 at the M.A.C. Center. Northern Illinois (14-5, 7-1 MAC) flexed their offensive muscles yet again Wednesday night as they routed the Flashes (10-10, 4-4 MAC) by a score of 93-72. “There wasn’t a single thing that went our way,” Kent State head coach Todd Starkey said to Dave Wilson on 640WHLO after the game. “I don’t know how many layups and open shots we missed. We got our butts kicked. It was probably our worst performance of the year from start to finish.” The Flashes struggled on offense all night, and only managed to go 25-83 (30 percent) from the floor, while the Huskies provided an offensive juxtaposition by going 25-83 (44 percent) from the field and 6-18 (33 percent) from three. The Huskies came into the game averaging 88.2 points per game. Larissa Lurken once again led the Flashes on offense with 24 points, but she had the chance to finish with much more, as she only managed to go 6-25 (24 percent) from the field and 2-9 (22 percent) from three. “There’s a reason Larissa is one of the top players getting to the line,” Starkey said. “There’s no secret the way people game plan for Larissa. Five games in a row people have gotten physical with her at the start of the game. It’s our job to adjust to that. We didn’t do a good job of that. NIU is a team where if you don’t do a few things well they’ll take over.” McKenna Stephens had her best game of the year, as she tied her career high by scoring 19 points. Stephens and Lurken were the only two Flashes to finish in double scoring, as the Huskies cooled down the red hot Jordan Korinek, as she only finished with eight points. Korinek Kent State senior forward Chelsi Watson drives to the basket against Northern Illinois at the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday, Jan 11, 2017. Nate Manley / The Kent Stater had to sit out most of the first half after she collected two early fouls. Flashes. Freshman Janae Poission scored 16 points of her own, while we were winning, you cant get too high or too low.” “Whenever (Korinek) gets in foul trouble it throws our rhythm Kent State is back in action again this Saturday when they take while Courtney Woods and Kelley Smith scored 15 and 12, respecoff,” Starkey said. “I thought it was unfortunate that she went out on Bowling Green State University at 3 p.m. in the M.A.C. Center. tively. early. We had a good game plan to go to her early.” The Flashes went into the break within a manageable hole, The game will be the second game in a double-header with the The Huskies had a consistent offensive attack all night and as they trailed Northern Illinois by a score of 36-30. The Huskies men’s team. were led on offensive by sophomore guard Mikayla Voigt, who put the game away in the third quarter, however, outscoring the finished with 18 points. Senior Ally Lehman broke out of her hpalatte@kent.edu Flashes 37-21. offensive slump in a big way, as she complied 16 points and seven “This was one game,” Starkey said. “Like I’ve been saying rebounds in what might have been her final game against the
Students have mixed reactions to new Nintendo Console Nintendo fans at Kent State and around the country will finally get what they’ve been waiting for on March 3 when the highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch gaming console is released. Announced during a unique, hour-long presentation on Jan. 12 in Tokyo, the new console doubles as both a home console and a portable gaming device. The reaction to the new upcoming console release has been largely divided. During the presentation, Nintendo announced
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that the Switch would debut in stores with a $300 price tag. Most fans rejoiced because of the early release date and low price, which is lower than the cost of both Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One. Along with the release of the Nintendo Switch, the long-awaited fan-favorite game series “Legend of Zelda” will be releasing “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.” After a delayed development cycle, some Zelda fans were ecstatic to see that they could play the new game the same day that they got their Nintendo Switch. “I’m a huge Zelda fan, so obviously I’m excited
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I think that there needed to be more games in the launch lineup. I’m sure a lot of people will buy it just to play ‘Breath of the Wild,’ but I wish there would have been more games.
– Eric Hoover Junior digital media design production major
Science education candidates visit KSU Hannah Wagner Education, Health and Human Services Reporter
Kent State's College of Education, Health and Human Services interviewed the final three candidates this week to fill the science education position. Of the candidates, comprised of Shannon Navy, Elizabeth De los Santos and Jared Allen, the individual hired will begin in August. Lisa Borgerding, science education committee chair, said this tenure-track faculty position will teach science education courses, write science education grants, work on professional development with schools and teachers and conduct science education research. "Each candidate was here for twoand-a-half days," Borgerding said.
"They each did a research presentation, a teaching presentation and met with people around Kent — like the dean, graduate students and other faculty members." In the four years Borgerding has served as the chair of the science education search committee, she said this is the most talented pool of candidates she has seen. The committee narrowed down more than 45 applicants to the top three, Borgerding said after getting approval from the director and dean of EHHS. "Every time we hire somebody, they bring their experience and their passion in their area of interest," Borgerding said. "It provides new opportunities for our graduate and undergraduate students to get involved in new projects."
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at launch, but they don’t need it to. They need it to sell great during the holidays.” On the other hand, Chris Charek — a junior digital media production major and host of “The Cast of Us” — disagreed. “Zelda and Mario are usually two of Nintendo’s highest-sellers, but they have a long gap between them,” Charek said. “I think a title like Zelda will help the Switch a lot, but not as much as if Super Mario Odyssey had been a launch title instead.” Another controversial topic with the Nintendo Switch is its short expected battery life as a portable gaming system. It was announced the battery could last between two and a half to six hours before needing recharged. This is on par with Nintendo’s most recent handheld device, the Nintendo 3DS. However, the Switch is going to have more technically demanding games than the 3DS. Some see the Switch’s short battery life as a potentially catastrophic issue for the console going forward. “I think the battery life is absolutely ridiculous,” said Zachary Blanner, a freshman journalism major. “The battery life is just a total failure, in my eyes.” Despite the mixed opinions, the Nintendo Switch sold out its pre-orders at local GameStops quickly.
students not only learn content or the core ideas, but that they are also engaging in scientific and engineering practices," she said. "They're doing science in a meaningful way." The three other candidates prepared a science colloquium to present in front of the search committee, as well as faculty and students on a research topic of
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Elizabeth de los Santos, candidate for the science education position, presents a colloquium to Sonya Williams, left, and Denise Morgan on Next Generation Science Standards on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. Jenna Kuczkowski / The Kent Stater
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I’m a huge Zelda fan, so obviously I’m excited for ‘Breath of the Wild,’ but I have high hopes that they’ll put out more games for it in the future.”
for Breath of the Wild,” said Brettney Lamp, a senior biology major and employee of The Exchange in Kent. “But I have high hopes that they’ll put out more games for (the Switch) in the future.” However, some Kent State Zelda fans saw the low amount of launch titles as a misstep. “I think that there needed to be more games in the launch lineup,” said Eric Hoover, a junior digital media production major and member of Kent State’s Super Smash Bros. club. “I’m sure a lot of people will buy it just to play ‘Breath of the Wild,’ but I wish there would have been more games.” Other games for the console have been announced but will be released after the console itself comes out. Games to be released include: “Super Mario Odyssey,” “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,” “Xenoblade Chronicles 2” and a new “Shin Megami Tensei” game (2017) from Atlus, among others. Andrew Bartholomew, a junior technical and applied studies major, sees the future games as a reason not to be concerned about the Switch’s short launch lineup. “I figure their strategy is going to include a quiet first half of the year, then add a lot of games in the summer. So by the holiday season, they will have a very wide lineup of games,” said Bartholomew, a member of The Cast of Us, a show on Black Squirrel Radio that discusses video games. “No, I don’t think it will sell great
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The search committee's main focus now is to give the director and dean of EHHS their feedback on each candidate's strengths and weaknesses, as well as their recommendation for who is best fit for the position, Borgerding said. Daniel Nilsson, director of Academic Diversity Outreach and Development, said he tries to go to as many candidate interviews as possible to show his support for the college. "These are the people that are going to be teaching the students that I work with," he said. Nilsson thinks the new science education faculty member should be someone who can stay updated with what is new and relevant in science. "It's one thing to teach science; it's another thing to teach others how to teach it," Nilsson said. De los Santos, who is currently completing her doctorate in curriculum, instruction and teacher education at Michigan State University, spoke about how she would like to further her research in Next Generation Science Standards through her potential employment at Kent State. "With Next Generation Science Standards, we are proposing that
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THURSDAY Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
International Student Reception
With the title “Testament of Hope: Past, Present and Future of Diversity,” Kent State will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with keynote speaker David Anderson. The event, which will also be live streamed, begins at 4 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.
International students and their families will gather for refreshments and to learn about services available while on campus. The Office of Global Education is sponsoring the event, which begins at 6 p.m. and requires reservations.
Further Further Reading Reading
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Kick off the weekend-long competition that poses teams of students against each other as they develop an innovative project under time constraints. Help session, expos, workshops and food are provided.
The Kent Stage hosts the 14th Annual Standing Rock International Shorts Festival, showcasing short-form animation, music videos, documentaries and other films from as far away as South Africa. Audiences will vote for their favorite entry during the event, which costs students $5 and begins at 8 p.m.
Columnist Matt Poe shares his distaste for last year’s Oscars, not only because of the diversity scandal, but for the Academy’s typically boring, out-of-touch choices.
“OPINION: A CASE AGAINST THIS YEAR’S OSCARS” by Matt Poe
Learn about the cast and creative team behind the theater troupe’s first production, a tale that blends Greek and African tales.
“PAN-AFRICAN THEATRE ENSEMBLE KICKS OFF INAUGURAL SEASON”by Kellie Nock
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“DOCUMENTARY SCREENING LOOKS AT NATIVE AMERICANS IN AMERICA” by Nichola Nease
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Artist: Performed by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes Song: “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” - Dirty Dancing (1987)
Artist: Performed by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone Song: “City of Stars”- La La Land (2016)
In certain decades, an almost theme of winners emerged for specific categories. In the ‘80s, the Best Original Song was usually a dramatic and highly entertaining pop song used in a memorable scene. Fellow ‘80s winners: “Fame,” “Flashdance’s” “What a Feeling” and “Take My Breath Away” all follow that trend. Much like those songs, “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” broke out as a hit, but will forever be linked to its use in the iconic final dance number in “Dirty Dancing.” The film has an excellent soundtrack, but for many, this is the most memorable song.
“La La Land” is not only the biggest Oscar darling of the year with a whopping 14 nominations but it also just so happens to be a musical. So like any good musical it is full of great songs, including fellow best song nominee “Audition (The Fools Who Dream).” But it is “City of Stars” that steals the show, it is featured throughout the film serving as an unofficial theme song. It is not only one of the best songs in the film but it is the best contender for this year’s Best Original Song.
BSR Beats: Oscar Winning Sounds Now that awards season is in full swing with Academy Award nominations announced on Tuesday, it is the perfect time to celebrate with some cinematic songs. This blend of soundtrack greats contains several key Best Original Song Oscar winners and the likely winner for this year.
Artist: Performed by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová Song: “Falling Slowly” - Once (2007) Indie Irish film once was a surprise critical and award darling. The film centers around two strangers who meet and discover they are both musicians. They begin working on a demo together and find themselves starting to create, “Falling Slowly.” It’s a fitting theme song for the story. This lovely indie folk track perfectly captures the hopeful but melancholy romantic relationship between these two strangers.
Artist: Performed by Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson Song: “It’s Hard out Here for a Pimp” - Hustle & Flow (2005) In one of the most enjoyable Cinderella stories in Oscars’ history, hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia won an Academy Award for the song, “It’s Hard out Here for a Pimp.” “Hustle & Flow” tells the story of a pimp who wants to become a rapper. Drawing inspiration from life, he creates this track and it serves as the theme song to the film. It may be an unexpected win but it truly is a strong, really well utilized song in this quintessential music story. The film is also a pre-empire musical pairing for stars Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson.
Artist: Performed by Fred Astaire Song: The Way You Look Tonight” - Swing Time (1936) One of the first Best Original Song winners was this future standard from the classic Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers film, “Swing Time.” The pair’s musicals unsurprisingly dominated this category for years including at the first ever Oscars where two of their films were nominated and one won. But it’s this track that rises above the rest becoming a true classic. “The Way You Look Tonight” has been covered numerous times, most notably by Frank Sinatra, but the original Astaire is really something special. Through his films, Astaire introduced some of the most beloved songs of the early 20th century.
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Oscars nominations overlooked the emotional ‘Other People’ Michael Nied Entertainment Reviewer
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrated another year of excellent film Tuesday by announcing the nominations for the 2017 Academy Awards. Although the awards ceremony is renowned as one of the most prestigious in the film industry, every year the academy manages to overlook a handful of powerful releases. One of those overlooked beauties this year is Vertical Entertainment’s “Other People.” Written and directed by “Saturday Night Live” alum Chris Kelly, the project unravels the final months a family has together. Jesse Plemons takes the lead in the role of David. Nearing 30 and struggling professionally and personally, he puts life in New York City on pause and returns to his childhood home in Sacremento as his mother, played by Molly Shannon from “SNL,” battles a rare form of cancer. Once home, he and his family struggle to blend their lives together under one roof. Dealing with
a crumbling relationship with his boyfriend and a difficult relationship with his religious father, David projects a brave face while his mother falters. Things get worse as Joanne opts against continuing her chemotherapy, and her family prepares for her death. Momentary flickers of joy inject hope into the story at unexpected moments. Shannon remains a steadfast source of energy as the film progresses. Although she’s fighting a losing battle against her disease, she is anything but a victim. Instead, she soldiers on with a smile on her face, doing situps, taking walks with her son and dressing up in a bedazzled dress at the darkest of moments. Another bright light is the youthful J.J. Totah, who delivers a laudable performance as the younger brother of David’s best friend. In a film where David and his family face off against the reality of an insurmountable illness, Totah’s bombastic character Justin carved out a small but essential role as he strutted across the screen. Flamboyant and fearless, he serves as a counterweight to David. As much as the latter struggles to define his place in the world and even within
the confines of his family, Justin boldly creates his own reality. Opening the film at Joanne’s deathbed, it comes as no surprise that the bold matriarch loses her battle. However, a series of unexpected twists and turns creates a captivating story driven by dynamic characters and equal amounts of darkness and light. Loosely inspired by Kelly’s personal experience of losing his mother, the film becomes all the more powerful as does the on-screen bond between Plemons and Shannon. The pair share a handful of evocative scenes together that serves as a testament for the love between a mother and her child. “Other People” delivers a thoughtful glimpse into the final months a family has as a unit, and it does so in a tender yet honest manner. Kelly doesn’t shy away from the utter heartache of death, but he still manages to approach the sadness with some perspective. The final result is a testimony to a family’s resilience and a standout release of 2016. mnied@kent.edu
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