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The first Run the World 5K took place Saturday to raise money for future Kent State study abroad students.
It gets easier every year. It’s something Jeremy Brigham could have never imagined saying about the death of his son, Mark Brigham, who perished amongst 40 other passengers and crewmembers on 9/11.
The beginning of the season — and fourgame road trip for the Kent State men’s rugby team — did not start off on the right foot.
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Kent State hosts first Color War during Black Squirrel Festival Bruno Beidacki Activities Reporter
Nate Manley / The Kent Stater Students squirt paint powder at each other during the Color War on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015.
Kent State’s first Color War took place on Manchester Field during the annual Black Squirrel Festival on Friday, allowing students to both learn about Kent State organizations and blow off steam from the first two weeks of classes. More than 150 student organizations and vendors were present at the festival, which was organized by the Center for Student Involvement. The forecast previewed a rainy afternoon, but students lucked out with a sunny day and had the chance to enjoy all the planned events. At 2 p.m., hundreds of students flung blue and yellow powder at each other and embraced the new activity. “It was a lot of fun, definitely something different to do on campus,” said sophomore fashion merchandising major Annie Skoch. “I really liked the school pride aspect, but I would have enjoyed (it) more if they had more colors.” Sophomore hospitality management major Martin Shutzberg said the event was “a colorful blast.” However, he shared a piece of advice for those participating in upcoming years. “Make sure you keep your mouth closed,” he said. “Having powder in it can ruin the experience.”
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Senior kicker April Goss practices kicking for the Golden Flashes on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
Josh Cribbs returns to Kent State
Former Flash discusses future plans and football team’s prospects Ian Flickinger Sports Editor
Former Kent State football standout Josh Cribbs returned to Kent this weekend to open the NFL season at Water Street Tavern and cheer on the Browns with the Kent Browns Backers, a non-profit organization made up of Browns fans who have donated more than $30,000 to local organizations since 2011. Cribbs, the all-time record holder for kicks returned for touchdowns in NFL history, a three-time Pro Bowler, a Pro Football Hall of Fame All-2000’s Team selection and Kent State’s alltime leader in rushing touchdowns (39) and total offensive yards (10,839)
Nate Manley / The Kent Stater Students celebrate after the conclusion of the first Color War during Black Squirrel Festival on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015.
Kent State blows out Delaware State, Goss makes history Stephen Means Sports Reporter Kent State’s football coach Paul Haynes lived up to last weekend’s statement that fifth-year senior April Goss would see the field this season. Goss kicked an extra point to put the Flashes up 29-6 in the second quarter of what would turn into a 45-13 blowout win over Delaware State (0-2) during the home opener. “I’m not going to lie; I was kind of nervous,” Goss said. “I’ve been
sat down with The Kent Stater and TV2 to talk about one thing: football. Talk to us about why you’re back in the area. What brings you back to Water Street today? Well, just getting my opportunity to start off right at the moment at Kent State because this is instrumental to me. I love being attached to the community, not just in Kent State terms, but in Browns terms. I’ve been able to raise my family here, I started my life (here,) my career all here at Kent State; it’s only fitting that you know, I come back and support the Browns Backers. It’s almost a decade removed since your playing days (at Kent State.) How’s the reception been every time you’ve come back? Oh, it’s tremendous. That’s why I love coming back here so much. It’s such a warm welcome. A lot of the fans here, they remember my games (at Kent State.) (They say,) ‘Remember when you ran against this team, or that team?’ It just brings back so many memories; it just gives me motivation right now…to get back into the NFL. Speaking about your memories, what are some of your favorite memories from Kent State? Some of my best memories are games against certain teams. Marshall was a good game; I ran for a long touchdown and made ESPN right here at Kent; against Akron in the Rubber Bowl, defeating Akron, beating Charlie Frye and seeing how his face is looking and bringing home the Wagon Wheel to Kent State —
waiting for this moment for a long time." Goss is the only female football player in the NCAA and just the second female in FBS history to record a point. “She deserves it,” Haynes said. “She’s the first person out there (at practice) and she’s the last person leaving. It wasn’t just because she’s a female, it’s because she deserves it.” Her teammates were equally excited to see Goss take the field. The special teams unit carried her
being able to satisfy the fans at Kent. When you made that transition to the NFL, Charlie (Frye) was on that Browns team, right? Yes, yes. He was on that Browns team — he took my number, my college numbers — so I was upset about that. You know, I never said I wanted to make it at quarterback in the NFL. My dream was just to make it to the NFL, and however possible I could do that, I did (it.) I just played as hard as I could. Was it a difficult transition going from a quarterback in college to receiver and specialist in the NFL? It was a difficult task, just not being able to practice that going in and having to perform at a high level against guys who are great at what they do, you know? Obviously being drafted into the NFL, I came in with Braylon Edwards and we already had a host of good, well-known wide receivers like Andre Davis. Having to compete with them was hard, but the transition became easy for me once I was able to move to special teams and make a name for myself based on pure effort and determination. What else goes into kick returns? Everyone says it’s based on speed, but you’re the career record holder for touchdowns (off kick returns). What’s your secret? It’s all about vision. You know, you have to know how the plays are being set up. You have to know what the responsibilities are on the opposing side. If you know where the other guys are supposed to be, it will help you out in your vision-
off the field as if she had just kicked a game winning field goal. “That was awesome to be picked up,” Goss said. “It felt like ‘Rudy.’” After suffering a huge loss last weekend to Illinois, Kent State (1-1) responded with a blowout win over the Hornets. “Anytime you can bounce back and there’s a lot of things that you can put on tape and you can see how you can play, then it’s helpful,” Haynes said. “We knew we didn’t play to our potential, we didn’t play very well (last year.)” The Flashes held the Hornets to a program record negative 33 total yards, forced three fumbles and did not allow a single third down conversion.
making plays. I’m a Screennorth-south runner, you shot make one or two cuts courtesy of and hit the hole — not a Tyler lot of dancing around — Carey I was taught that early. Josh You came into the Cribbs league a little bit before talks the mobile quarterwith reback trend. Do you porters ever think about it and at Water think, ‘Man, if I would Street have came in five years Tavern later, that would have on been me?’ Sunday, Ye s , t h e m o b i l e Sept. 13, quarterback is a trend 2015. now running rampant throughout the NFL and college football. I definitely thought I was a little ahead of my time, but it all happened for a reason. Now I’m the record holder for kick returns. I definitely had a great career thus far. It’s coming to the tail end, but I definitely wouldn’t change it at all. What’s next for you? Well, I’m still trying to be an NFL player. I’m still trying to get back into the NFL. I did for the last two years, joining with the Jets and the Colts later on in the year. If I don’t play this year, I will retire. I’m doing a lot of play-by-play (as a sports analyst) for the MAC this year. So you’ll see me at a lot of MAC games this year. As well as for Channel 3 locally, downtown, on WTAM. So, I’m looking forward to a lot of things, and if I want to make an impact locally.
“These guys did a good (amont) of controlling the line of scrimmage,” coach Haynes said. “A lot of things that we’ll look (at) on film and we’ll like defensively.” Senior defensive lineman Nate Terhune scored his first career defensive touchdown on a fumble recovery that he took for five yards in the first quarter. “Defensive-wise, we were able to play well overall,” Terhune said. “It was great celebrating with each other after those (big) plays.” Terhune also ran for 44 yards of a fake punt. This gives the senior three career rushing attempts in three different seasons. They have gone for 31, 41 and 61 (touchdown) yards.
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What’s your expectations for your alma mater this year? I expect great things. I always expect great things from them. Big shout-out to April (Goss.) Making that extra point, knocking down barriers. I’m excited for that, especially with her being a senior. Just the second girl to do that (score a point in FBS league play,) that’s tremendous. For the team this year, I want them to beat the teams they’re supposed to beat. They’re going to be facing some good football teams this year, even in the MAC, so when they’re supposed to win… go on and win those games. I just want them to be decent this year so I can have something to brag about. iflickin@kent.edu
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Downtown Kent celebrates culture with International Festival
Bailey Purpura Downtown Reporter Water Street became home to unique foods, shops and performers Friday for the annual International Festival in downtown Kent. Kent State graduate Genia Kollie came up with the idea four years ago. “I majored in entrepreneurship at Kent State and I thought this was something Kent needed,” Kollie said. Kollie works at Home Markets right in the center of Acorn Alley where customers can purchase items from all over the world, including Kinder chocolate from England and decorative chopsticks from Asia. The festival included stands where visitors could purchase items from a wide variety of countries. There were even items made in Nicaragua from recycled car parts. Food trucks lined Water Street at the festival: Premier Crepes, Thee Oasis Grille and Wholly Frijoles Mexican Street Food were all options at the festival. “They have a wide variety of really delicious food from all over the country and I plan to get a lot of it,” said junior nursCassaundra Jackson / The Kent Stater ing major Abbey Youel. Steve Sabo of The Orange Trük talks to Dan and Donna Lange at the International Festival in downtown Kent on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. bpurpura@kent.edu
Art in the Park brings art, music to Fred Fuller Park Bailey Purpura Downtown Reporter Kent’s 22nd annual Art in the Park at Fred Fuller Parkincluded more than 80 booths of works like recycled jewelry, wooden clocks, clothing and decorations made with utensils. Allie M. Designs, located on E. Market St. in Akron, has had a booth at the art show for several years. “I love coming to this event because I feel very comfortable here,” said owner and designer Allie Jackson. Jackson’s booth displayed a variety of handmade accessories. Art in the Park also included first time designers who displayed their work. Kimberlyn Bloise, a ceramist from Pittsburgh, displayed works such as flutes, hand drums and flute mugs.
“I’ve been making instruments for about a year and pottery for three (years),” Bloise said. An Etsy page is the next step in her ceramic making designs she said. She also provides cards where she teaches the proper way to play her musical ceramics. Art in the Park showcased harp players, indie pop singers, a steel drum performance and an accordion player. Different genres of music filled the park during the festival. The food is also a popular part of the event, including homemade peach ice cream, kettle corn and lemonade. “I come to Art in the Park every year, and it gets better every time,” said Tallmadge resident Lindsay Ibos. “My favorite parts are the spoon rings and steel drums.”
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is great to have such a global impact. We are Ohio’s international university.” Butch said the turnout was more than he anticipated. “My original expectation was about 150, but we ended up
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The route was purposefully planned to begin and end on Risman Plaza. “My big thing was I wanted to start and end the race in the plaza,” Butch said. “The plaza and the K are so iconic for Kent so I wanted to make this the focal point,” Butch said. Butch said he’d like to make the check-in process easier and smoother for runners in the future. “I’d really like to get the course certified by USA Track & Field, because it could be a draw for runners in the running community and that could really increase our numbers,” he said. The Office of Global Education, Roy’s Stow Travel, HMK Communications and Vertical Runner sponsored the event. Winners will be announced via the Run the World website, www.kent.edu/RunTheWorld, and through Facebook.
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Tickets to see singer-songwriter Hunter Hayes, who will perform at the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Oct. 23, go on sale Monday at 10 a.m. Students will be able to purchase tickets Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before they are available to the public. Hayes was selected from a list of country artists who were available to perform, said Kevin Otubu, Undergraduate Student Government’s director of programming. USG booked Hayes in May 2015. “There was a lack of country music, and I knew it was something I could do to bring a country artist to (campus),” Otubu said. The last country artist to perform at Kent State was Dierks Bentley in 2010. USG has an agent in Boston with Articular Entertainment that helps them book artists, Otubu said. Tickets will range in price from $15 for top level seats, $25 for floor seats and $35 for the general public. Tickets will be available at the M.A.C. Center or online on USG’s website.
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First Run the World 5K successful despite rainy day The first annual Run the World 5K took place on Saturday to raise money for future Kent State study abroad students. The race started in Risman Plaza. All participants received a T-shirt, finisher’s medal and food at the finish line. The top three finishers in each age bracket were given a trophy, along with the male and female overall winners, Katie Pavlick and Daniel Bullard. Race Director Ed Butch, said the 5K was a success even with it being a rainy day. “The weather definitely kept a few away, but it ended up being a pretty nice day with good running weather,” Butch said. “It ended up working really well and I’m happy with it.” The 8:30 a.m. race was preceded by the national anthem, sung by Nicole Slaven, a junior history major, and a
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For sophomore business major Ritika Srivastava, an international student from India, the event had a special meaning because India has a similar tradition. “Every year, we celebrate the Hindu Holi Festival, a spring event where we spray colors on others and dance,” she said. “It was fun and nostalgic to do the same here at Kent State,” she said. The Black Squirrel Festival however, was not just about powder and school spirit. Student organizations and university departments had the opportunity to advertise their activities and services. Senior education abroad adviser Nick Vasiloff represented the Office of Global Education at the festival and said he was happy with the results. “We talked to around 400 students
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in just a few hours,” he said. “Our expectations are that half of those attend our Education Abroad Expo that happens soon.” Vasiloff said the event is important because it allows organizations and departments to reach out to incoming freshmen who might still be learning about the university. “At the beginning of the semester, students are still trying to fit in, and they have many preconceptions about who we are and what we do,” he said. “(The festival) is an opportunity to get closer to the Kent State community in a friendly, fun environment.” Upcoming events include the Education Abroad Expo 2015, held Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Student Center, and the Mr. Flash Pageant on Sept. 29 in the Student Center Ballroom from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. bbeidack@kent.edu
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Several events took place this past weekend, including Kent State’s first Color War, Black Squirrel Festival, Art in the Park, the first Run the World 5K, Kent International Festival and the Kent State Golden Flashes football team’s home opener against Delaware State. In addition, The Kent Stater’s staff traveled to Pennsylvania for the Flight 93 National Memorial’s 9/11 ceremony. Visit KentWired.com to view more photos from these events.
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The use of art for political posturing Amanda Paniagua Columnist Art is political and politics inform art. This is most recently exhibited in statements made by band members of the ‘80s rock group Survivor against Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses. Davis walked out of jail to their tune “Eye of the Tiger.” Band members immediately took to social media to clearly state they did not permit Davis’ use of their artistic property; in this case, their hit song. For me, this whole situation is so very interesting to think about in terms of artistic rights and political posturing. For Davis, spending the week in jail for upholding her religious convictions meant persevering through some seemingly insurmountable challenge. It’s much like Rocky Balboa in the original “Rocky” series, which made “Eye of the Tiger” eternally famous for beating the odds. But for co-founder of Survivor Jim Peterik, Davis was perverting their art. According to a report published on Mlive, the tune is about personal growth and it certainly wasn’t meant to have political intentions, Peterik said. Yet for now, when people hear it, they’ll envision Davis and Mike Huckabee, he said. “They just kind of force-fed an image to everybody,” he said in the article. Force-fed an image. Music becomes image and that image is not what the original composers of the music had in mind. This of course begs the question: would the band members have been OK with the use of their music if their politics aligned with the individual using it? Regardless of how one feels about Davis and her refusal to issue same-sex marriage licenses, the use of this song upon Davis’ release has stirred up even more controversy about the artistic rights of musicians and the unlawful use of their work by individuals looking to create an “image” for themselves. In this case, it’s the image of a religiously persecuted woman and her supposed triumph over her supposed oppressors. More importantly, the Davis-Survivor controversy is a potent example of how quickly meaning and interpretation of art can be twisted for political gain, not much unlike the use of propaganda or larger than life sculptures of imperial rulers during the Roman Empire. There is a longstanding tradition in manipulating the sensory experience for political control and/or gain of a society throughout history. In other words, we cannot always trust what we are hearing and seeing. I applaud the band members of Survivor for protecting their art from being co-opted for conservative political posturing. While I cannot speak for the band, it is my hope that their strong stand against the use of their song comes from a place of understanding that, in certain contexts like Davis’, the song would be contributing to the further marginalization of the community Davis had already ostracized. I haven’t been hoodwinked. “Eye of the Tiger” will always recall the image of Sylvester Stallone in montage mode as Rocky Balboa training for his next big fight in the ring. It is my hope that this is the image you recall as well. azabudsk@kent.edu
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Too soon for Parent’s Day
This weekend the university became flooded with students and parents trailing the campus, showcasing new routines at the place they pour money at in return for receiving a proper education. However, we believe it’s too soon for parents to visit while their kids are still adjusting to college life. Just a little over two weeks ago, students trudged toward residence halls across campus for movein. Between the first week syllabus haze of class expectations and figuring out a schedule, students need time to find their place before hosting their parents. The first weeks of school are a trial and error period, especially for freshmen. Most students haven’t heavily explored downtown yet and cannot lead their parents to a good restaurant they haven’t experienced. Some students still haven’t found their crowd of good friends or are trying to explore
what gaps in their schedule work best so they can relax and eat. We understand that many events lined up with Parent’s Weekend, such as Kent International Festival and Art in the Park, but students need more time to adapt to changes. These changes, such as sleeping with a random roommate and feeding themselves while keeping on top of class assignments, shape students into more independent people, but parents can’t expect to see that development within two weeks. We also encourage that if a parent could not make the official Parent’s Day, they should visit campus at their own convenience in order to witness their college student balancing multiple responsibilities. The above editorial is the consensus opinion of the editorial board of The Kent Stater.
A clear power grab on climate David W. Kreutzer Guest Columnist Recently, President Obama visited Alaska to drum up support for his climate agenda. But it’s becoming clear this agenda is not, in fact, about climate. Instead, it’s the typical Washington story of power and money— other people’s money. Alaska provided the apparent novelty of ice that melts in the summer, which was used as a theatrical prop for the president. His photo op in front of the retreating Exit Glacier glossed over another bit of reality: The Exit Glacier started retreating more than 100 years before the start of significant manmade carbon dioxide emissions. In a bit of bonus irony, the climate research center at the University of Alaska’s data show there has been no warming trend in Alaska since 1977. In fact, the trend is slightly negative. All this misdirection is for promoting an agenda with its most prominent part being the Clean Power Plan (CPP). The agenda and the CPP are based on three bits of, shall we say, “fraudiness.” The first bit is the assertion that carbon dioxide is dirty. Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless and non-toxic gas. The president and his supporters keep referring to it as “carbon pollution.” They also assert that, until the formation of the CPP, there were no regulations on the amount of “carbon pollution” power plants could emit. To be sure, there is carbon pollution, but it is not carbon dioxide. The common name for carbon pollution is “soot,” and there have been regulatory limits on soot for decades. Due to these limits and the general improvement in technology, a modern coal-fired power plant cuts soot emissions by more than 99 percent compared to plants without the new technology. In spite of the
phenomenal increase in power production since the late 1970s, total air pollution has actually declined significantly. Second, virtually all extreme weather is blamed on global warming, with the inevitable prediction of worsening conditions to come. However, data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change contradict this fear-mongering. They show no trend in hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts or floods. The third bit is that the CPP is a climate policy. Using the EPA’s own climate model, climatologists at the Cato Institute calculated the impact of the CPP on world temperature. The result? By the end of this century, the CPP’s maximum impact would reduce world temperature by 0.019 of a degree—well within the margin of error. The projected impact on sea-level rise is equally ridiculous—just 0.01 inches by 2100. The CPP’s climate benefit may be negligible and distant, but the CPP’s economic cost will be large and immediate. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), in the decade of the 2020s, lost GDP will total $1 trillion and total employment will fall by as much as 500,000 jobs. However, while our country’s economic pie will be shrinking, it will be recut in ways that bring great wealth to some. The tools of carbon policy—taxes, mandates, government loans, subsidies, cap and trade, etc.— divert the flow of wealth towards those with the necessary political power. The CPP is just another plan to grab power and money—your money. David W. Kreutzer is an author and researcher for The Heritage Foundation.
Take advantage of student festivals Carlyle Addy Columnist If this time next year you’re thinking of signing up to help with a group at the Black Squirrel Festival, do it. It will probably live up to or exceed all of your expectations. I was the one dancing behind the Humanist Society booth, so I would know. There are some obvious drawbacks. Most of the people who pass by your table won’t even look at it. A lot of people will stop, read the sign, occasionally roll their eyes and then walk away. Everything on your table will blow away. Because the plaza is always windy, that wind will wreak havoc on anything on your table that is lighter than a rock. Of course, as tables start to pack away, there’s an ever-increasing desperation to attract passers-by, who no longer have to come close to your table because they aren’t being pushed by the narrow line of traffic. Even with all of that to work around, it can be a fun experience. You get to call people out. If someone is walking alone and looking lost, you can shout at them and wave and be a friend. That’s of course, if your sick dance moves don’t intimidate them. You can also drive-by drop-off flyers to other tables. That way, you can be productive and represent your group, but also meet some new people and learn about the groups you’re interested in. You also get to meet new people. If you think you know Kent, you don’t. Almost none of the people that stop by will be ones you’ve ever seen before, and some of them you might never see again. You get to know whatever organizations are next to you. The Humanist Society table was next to Hillel and I’m That KSU Girl. If you’re not a social person, that’s fine too. Hold the papers, smile at people, point to your partner and watch your email list grow. Groove to the music and watch that guy who breakdances. Pose funny for the dozen people with cameras who take your picture and don’t show it to you and for the one photographer who does offer to let you see how it turned out. If you want to feel really helpful, stand across the plaza and point at your table until people start to go in that direction. If you’re going to work the Black Squirrel Festival, or any other similar campus event, figure out where your table is ahead of time and pre-determine if weather will be an issue. Set up your schedule at least a week in advance, especially if the group you’re representing is only a small rebel force. Don’t be afraid to reach out to anyone who might potentially stop by. caddy@kent.edu
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Alex Ledet / The Kent Stater Park rangers stand in front of the Wall of Names at the Flight 93 National Memorial on Sept. 10, 2015. Friends and family of the victims of the flight set luminaries underneath their names.
Alex Ledet / The Kent Stater Scott Scherer and Chief Ranger Norman Nelson collect the electronic candles after the luminary ceremony at the Flight 93 Memorial Plaza on Sept. 10, 2015. The volunteers laid out almost 3,000 candles to commemorate each victim of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Alex Ledet / The Kent Stater The hand of Gordon Felt, who lost his brother in the attack and is the President of Families of Flight 93, reaches out to touch a wreath before it is set in front of the Wall of Names on Sept. 9, 2015. His bracelet reads: “We Remember, 9-11-01, United We Stand.”
Alex Ledet / The Kent Stater Jeff Converse (ret.) of Squad 252, a fire company located in Brooklyn, New York, sits in a somber moment just before 9:03 a.m., when the second plane hit the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Six members of Squad 252 died responding to the attacks.
14 years later, Visitor Center opens at Flight 93 National Memorial Rachel Duthie General Assignment Reporter It gets easier every year. I t ’ s s o m e t h i n g J e re m y Brigham could have never imagined saying about the death of his son, Mark Brigham, who perished amongst 40 other passengers and crewmembers after terrorists crashed his plane, United Airlines Flight 93, into the grassy plains of Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The San Francisco-bound plane was turned around over Ohio and intended for the U.S. Capitol Building, but passengers attempted to take back the plane in an act of courage. Since his loss, Brigham returns to the area to honor his son’s life at the Flight 93 National Memorial’s annual Sept. 11 ceremony, where the public is invited to participate in a variety of events celebrating the heroes and victims of that day. The two-day event involves ceremonies featuring top government officials and family members of the victims, as well as the courage and inspiration found in those that perished in honor. This isn’t about what they did on that day but rather what
has changed since then. This is the aftermath of United Airlines Flight 93, 14 years later. Visitor Center Complex There are no more deep, vertical cuts in the ground from where the wings hit the ground. The surface has been refilled to hide the impact, the debris has been collected and the surrounding wildlife has been restored. There are no signifying marks of prior disturbance. The forest is quiet during the day but hums with the sound of its usual nightlife creatures as the moon rises and gently falls behind the area’s abundance of greenery. Looking across the lush, rolling hills of rural Pennsylvania, few would guess one of America’s greatest tragedies occurred here. But even 14 years later, its memory still rings clear in this barren landscape. The area is not entirely desolate. A permanent national memorial since 2011, the site features a memorial plaza where visitors can travel down a walkway to a granite wall inscribed with the names of each victim of the crash. Ponds and scenic bridges, meant to bring a healing environment to the area, have been added as well.
This year, another site was added to the memorial: the Visitor Center Complex, acting as a museum detailing the accident, the victims and how the world responded to the terrorism as a whole. Designed by Los Angeles architect Paul Murdoch, the $26 million center is the first construction on-site. A walkway extending out of the building allows guests to look upon the ground where the plane crashed. “The Visitor Center was the missing piece here,” said Laura Cohen, a National Park Service employee. “It sets the stage of everything that happened, and it gives guests a great background on what makes this place so special.” The new building drew several thousand individuals to the annual ceremonies, including family members of the victims. The visitor center, with its personal belongings from the passengers and crew members, makes this year more emotional than most, said Sandra Jamerson, who lost her twin sister, Wanda Green, a flight attendant on Flight 93. “Every year, it’s a fresh wound,” Jamerson said. “It gets harder, but I have learned to
cope. I know how much of a caring person she was. I just know she did everything she could to keep that plane in the air.” Chris Lucas remembers his cousin Ed Felt, a passenger on the flight, as an extremely generous man who cared tremendously for his wife and two daughters. He recalls his favorite memory with him at Hilton Head when they were younger, where the boys learned how to waterski together. “Losing a family member makes you have a different perspective on the world,” Felt said. “It absolutely impacted his (immediate) family. It probably put a spotlight on them that they didn’t want to have, but over time, they are now in a good spot.” Tiffany Giardina was only five years old when she discovered her uncle, First Officer LeRoy Homer Jr., was killed. “(Our lives have changed) tremendously,” she said. “He was the rock of the family. He held everyone together.” The memorial is staffed by volunteers, known as ambassadors, who provide information to visitors and support to grieving family members. Suzanne Hellers, who has
been working as an ambassador at the memorial for about six years, participated in the development of the center. She contributed to the Oral History Project, a historical account of the first responders, FBI agents and others on-site after the crash. She said the goal of the project is for the families “to make sure that their loved one’s, their hero’s, story is never lost.” Bill Dahl, whose cousin Jason Dahl, was Flight 93’s captain, said knowing how courageous Jason was makes bearing the loss a little easier. “(Every year) I become more proud...and so much more calmer,” Bill said. “It’s amazing, you know? To know that your cousin is a hero.” Future of Flight 93 Although time continues to pass, the story of Flight 93 will not be forgotten, said Jonathan Jarvis, director of the National Park Service. “We will tell this story today, tomorrow, ten years from now and even a hundred years from now,” he said. “This story will always be alive within us.” Mary Ann McMullen, an art therapist from rural Pennsylvania, is working to keep the story alive for children who were not alive on Sept. 11, 2001, to ensure the story endures.
McMullen helped design the Junior Ranger Storybook for Younger Children, which depicts the events of Flight 93 through drawings, coloring assignments and simple words and lessons. “The biggest challenge I had (with the book) was being able to honor the people involved while not frightening the kids,” McMullen said. The passengers of Flight 93 are being remembered in other ways as well, including Towson University’s Elizabeth Wainio ‘95 Communications Memorial Scholarship in honor of Wainio, who attended the university in Towson, Maryland. As for the national memorial, new additions are still in the works. The National Park Service is developing The Tower of Voices, a 93-foot tower with 40 wind chimes. With an anticipated completion date in 2017, it will be used to honor the 40 victims of Flight 93 during future Sept. 11 ceremonies. “My biggest goal is to just see this place complete,” said founding sponsor John L. Russell. “But, in a sense, it will never be complete. No memorial is ever complete. None of these people who died will ever be fully honored for what they have done.” rduthie@kent.edu
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Kent State volleyball falls to Wisconsin 3-0 Friday in Badger Classic Tournament
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Kent State soccer team wins weekend matchups Dan Armelli Sports Reporter
Nate Manley / The Kent Stater Junior forward Jenna Hellstrom pushes the ball up field against Cleveland State University on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. The Flashes won, 2-0.
Field hockey drops two games in Iowa Zac Sommer Sports Reporter The Kent State field hockey team dropped two games against No. 15 Iowa (7-1) and No. 5 ranked Stanford (4-2) after a weekend in Iowa. “We are leaving Iowa City after playing two formidable opponents and getting more experience,” coach Kathleen Wiler said in a press release. “We have such a strong belief in this team and will keep working hard.” The Hawkeyes scored four goals in the first 35 minutes of Saturday’s afternoon loss.
The Flashes then allowed another three goals in the second half before sophomore Shannon Talbot scored her first career goal.
We have such a strong belief in this team and will keep working hard. KATHLEEN WILER COACH
Junior goalkeeper Andrea Rinehart recorded seven saves as the Flashes were
outshot 20-8. On Sunday, after allowing three Stanford goals, Talbot scored her second goal of the weekend before heading into the second half. Following another Stanford goal, sophomore Ines Delpech would beat the keeper and make the final score 4-2. Freshman goalkeeper Katelyn Keller recorded her first career start, making nine saves. The Flashes are on the road yet again as they travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan to take on Penn State Saturday and Michigan University Sunday. zsommer@kent.edu
Women’s cross country Men’s rugby team drops starts out hot at Tommy season-opener to Western Michigan University Evans Invitational Simon Hannig Sports Reporter
Kyle Samec Sports Reporter
The Kent State men’s and women’s cross country teams kicked off their season at Akron on Thursday at the Tommy Evans Invitational. The men went 0-3 and the women, led by senior Rachel Slingluff, went 3-0. The women defeated Malone 27-28, Akron 19-42 and Youngstown State 19-44. Slingluff had a first-place finish with a time of 18:30. Other notable finishes in the top ten include redshirt junior Hannah Fleck, sophomore Madison Spreitzer and redshirt junior Taylor Wickey. For the men’s team, they lost to Akron 15-48, Youngstown State 19-37 and Malone 17-40. The men had three top 20 finishers, including freshmen Kyle Brooks, Brandon Avers and Bayley Tow. Kent State will head to Virginia Tech next week for the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational in Blacksburg, Virginia, on Friday.
The beginning of the season — and four-game road trip for the Kent State men’s rugby team — did not start off on the right foot. Certainly not the start Tim Brofman envisioned in his first game as head coach of the men’s team, but team president Keegan Gillilan said the younger players looked good in their debuts and showed much promise. However, the Flashes were still unable to spoil the home opener for the Broncos in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gillilan said it was a “much needed wake-up call” as the only score for the Flashes came on a pass from Mike Stoll to Ryan Meyer, both breaking a tackle in
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the process. The team suffered from a plethora of mental mistakes, including a lack of fundamentals and penalties that killed any momentum that was created. The Flashes’ B-team also lost but in a much closer fashion: only 15-7. The B-team is comprised of mostly new players or players that have never played rugby before entering the season. It’s a way for the A-team to see which players have the most potential to make that leap to the next level eventually. “All the rookies played well beyond their expectations,” Gillilan said. “The second game is built to develop new players and get them acclimated to learn how to safely play the sport.” ksamec@kent.edu
The Kent State women’s soccer team swept the weekend with wins at Butler (6-2-1) and at Zoeller Field against Cleveland State (4-4-1). These two wins bring the Flashes’ record above the .500 mark at 3-2-2. Friday night, Kent State delivered Butler their first home loss of the season. Butler began on top and started the match with a goal in the 14th minute by Christy Chou. The Golden Flashes quickly responded with a goal of their own in the 20th minute by sophomore forward Veronica Bosco. Kent State got ahead right before halftime after junior forward Jenna Hellstrom knocked in a loose ball that got by Butler goalie Madison Card. Freshman goalkeeper Ashleah McDonald shutout the Bulldogs in the second half, winning the match 2-1. McDonald backed up her second half performance on Friday with a shutout of Cleveland State on Sunday. Kent head coach Rob Marinaro recognized this, while also giving credit to the rest of the team. “(McDonald) solidifies us in the back,” Marinaro said. “She’s been playing very well. But ultimately it’s a team performance. I think out of the three wins, those are the three best games that we’ve played. (This is) the toughest and the hardest we’ve seen ourselves work this season and that’s why we’ve seen positive outcomes.” Before the game against the Vikings, Kent State recognized their seniors: goalkeeper Steph-
anie Senn, defender Madison Helterbran and defender Briana Bartolone. As they did against Butler, the Golden Flashes scored early against CSU. Hellstrom booted in her fifth goal of the season in the ninth minute after Bartolone drew a free kick call. The Flashes scored again in the first half when junior defender Brittany Maisano scored her second goal of the season on a header launched by sophomore forward Karli Paracca. The Flashes outscored their opponents by a combined score of 4-1. Their defense has only given up at least two goals once out of their seven games. “I think the entire team has committed themselves to playing much stronger defense,” Marinaro said. “We’re seeing some results in that this weekend in a high-powered offense in Butler limiting some of their opportunities. We always have a great challenge with Cleveland State. I think we stepped up to both challenges and did very well.” Kent State will take its twogame win streak to Richmond, Kentucky on Friday against Eastern Kentucky (0-7) as they start a three-game stretch away from home. “I think it’s important to keep the momentum going,” he said. “It’s a very good accomplishment beating two very good teams in Butler and Cleveland State. But that’s in the past now and we’ve got to continue working hard.” darmel1@kent.edu