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Angus Oblong, creator of the show “The Oblongs” and author of “Creepy Susie and Thirteen Other Tragic Tales for Troubled Children,” spoke to Kent State students about TV Monday.

Kent State’s women’s golf team was named the No. 7 women’s golf team in the nation after taking first place in the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championships last weekend.

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Sarah Pompeii / The Kent Stater Chris Myrick, a junior biology major, was named Mr. Flash, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2015. Read more about his victory on Page 4.

KSU to break ground on new sciences building Gabrielle Woodard Arts and Sciences Reporter Kent State is breaking ground for the new Integrated Sciences Building this Friday. The building will connect to the existing Williams Hall on the Science Mall and will add classrooms, instructional labs and research lab space. The 57,000-square-foot building will cost the university $37.5 million. The project was initiated by former university president, Lester Lefton said Michael Tubergen, the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The new building and renovations to existing science buildings will help recruit students that are interested in studying sciences at Kent State, he said. The Integrated Sciences Building will open in Fall 2017. gwoodard@kent.edu

One in four female undergraduates reports sexual misconduct, survey finds Teresa Watanabe Los Angeles Times (TNS) More than one in four female undergraduate students reported they were victimized by nonconsensual sexual contact in a national survey of 27 universities released Monday. But the survey for the Association of American Universities, one of the most comprehensive ever conducted on college sexual misconduct, found wide variation in the cases depending on campus, gender, age and type of offense. Among undergraduate females, for instance, between 13 percent and 30 percent had been victimized by the most

serious types of misconduct – sexual penetration or touching involving force, threats of force or incapacitation by alcohol or drugs across the campuses surveyed. The risk was highest for freshman women, whose rate was 16.9 percent, compared with 11.1 percent for seniors in 2014-15. But over the course of their college life, 26.1 percent of senior females reported being victimized. The online survey of 150,000 students also found low rates of reporting sexual misconduct and a mixed re s p o n s e o v e r w h e t h e r respondents believed their university would conduct a fair investigation. But the vast majority of those who

actually reported their cases gave high marks to officials for showing them respect and helping them understand their options. The survey was aimed at helping campuses address the problem of sexual misconduct, according to Hunter Rawlings, the association's president. "The leaders of our universities are deeply concerned about the impact of these issues on their students," Rawlings said in a statement. "Their participation in this and other climate surveys is an important part of their efforts to combat sexual assault."

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Rates of assault were highest among students who identified as transgender, genderqueer (a term the survey uses but does not define), non-conforming, questioning or a category not listed on the survey.

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Rates of reporting ranged between 5 percent and 28 percent, depending on the behavior. More than half of those surveyed said they did not believe it was serious enough, while others said they were too embarrassed or ashamed, among other reasons.

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Six of 10 female undergraduates said they had been sexually harassed. Gays and lesbians reported harassment rates of 60.4 percent compared with 45.9 percent of heterosexuals.

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The rate of nonconsensual sexual contact at private universities was 25.3 percent, compared with 22.8 percent for public universities. But researchers did not find a clear explanation for the disparity in campus results.

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Most students did nothing while witnessing a drunk person headed for a sexual encounter or cases of sexual violence or harassment.

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Nearly 9 of 10 students who reported misconduct said the respect shown to them by investigating officials was excellent or good.

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Only about a quarter of students surveyed said they were very or extremely knowledgeable about where to get help for sexual assault or misconduct.

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Connect2Akron to help Noah praises Stewart in ‘Daily Show’ debut students link with nonprofit organizations The Medina County Gazette

Cameron Gorman General Assignment Reporter Connect2Akron, a program that helps college students and recent graduates make connections with nonprofit groups and programs in the greater Akron area, is hosting its second annual event this Thursday. “Some of the most meaningful relationships I’ve had are through volunteering at a nonprofit,” Getta Cornici, chair of the 2015 planning committee, said. “This so important, not only for peer to peer relationships, but for meaningful impact with the nonprofits and with each other.” It is the goal of the event not only to help students and young people into the professional world but also to create time for important connections in today’s busy environment, she said. “Not everyone has the time,” Cornici said. “I know college students are very busy with school, but I think you can specialize (the event) to your needs. You’re not only connecting with things you’re interested in, but also things you’re good at.” This year, the event will include networking and volunteer opportunities with organizations such as ArtCetera, Downtown Akron Partnership of Emerging Leaders, Torchbearers, Young Professionals of Akron, the Young Professionals Network of the Greater Akron Chamber, the Young Black Professionals Coalition and more. “We're looking for meaningful engagement between the volunteers and nonprofits,” Cornici said. The event will occur at 5:30 p.m. in the Akron Civic Theatre. Registration is free and attendees are urged to pre-register using the Connect2Akron website in order to allow for proper event preparation. cgorman2@kent.edu

Black Graduate Student Association to hold welcome reception Simon Hannig Grad Research Reporter The Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) will host its welcome reception on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Cartwright Hall Atrium. Members of the BGSA executive board will be present at the reception to answer questions about the organization. The reception is to help students connect and network with black students, faculty, staff and administrators from a variety of disciplines. Ashley Johnson, executive chair of BGSA, said everyone from different backgrounds is invited. “I want them to know that the purpose of BGSA is to meet the professional, social, and academic needs of black graduate, students. Our organization recognizes graduation with masters or Ph.D. as a top priority,” Johnson said. “Subsequently, this organization is dedicated to the promotion of academic excellence, mentoring, professional guidance, and social support that will enhance the scholarship of black graduate students at Kent State University.” Johnson said the reception’s main goal is students connecting with one another. “The primary goal of the welcome reception is to provide an informal environment for black graduate students to network with fellow black graduate students, faculty, staff, and administrators in,” Johnson said. “We also plan to make attendees aware of the purpose of BGSA and what we hope to accomplish as an organization for the 2015-2016 academic year.” The most important thing for the organization, however, is that they plan to use these tools to empower the community and assist with opening the doors to higher education to more individuals from culturally diverse background, Johnson said. shannig@kent.edu

South African comic Trevor Noah moved in at “The Daily Show” on Monday, promising he’d try not to make predecessor Jon Stewart seem like a “crazy old dude who left his inheritance to some random kid from Africa.” Noah took over as host after Stewart decided that 16 years of lampooning politics and the media — or half of the 31-year-old Noah’s life span — was enough and stepped down in August. Despite a new desk and set, Noah retained much of Stewart’s staff, the show’s theme music and format, down to a closing “moment of zen.” He quickly paid tribute to Stewart, saying he was “more than just a late-night host. “He was often our voice, our refuge and in many ways our political dad,” Noah said. “And it’s weird because dad has left and now it feels like the family has a new stepdad — and he’s black.” He said Comedy Central offered the hosting job to a woman and to Americans, but were turned down. “Once more a job Americans rejected is now being done by an immigrant,” he said. Noah moved into comedic riffs on current events — Pope Francis’ visit to the United States, the resignation of House Speaker John Boehner and the discovery of water on Mars — and even smartly pulled some of them together. He said the Mars discovery gives us “a new planet to colonize, just when we find out that Volkswagen has been destroying the Earth.” One key difference was a more liberal censor. An expletive that in Stewart’s day

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would have been bleeped out was clearly heard a few times. Comedy Central worked hard to bring viewers to Noah’s debut. The show was simulcast across several Viacom networks, including MTV, VH1, BET and Nick at Nite — a tactic recently used to boost the ratings of MTV’s Video Music Awards. Comedy Central preceded the show with a Kevin Hart standup special, with frequent onscreen reminders that the white-hot comedy star was Noah’s first guest. Hart handed Noah a present of a couple of neckties before the two began a somewhat caffeinated conversation. Noah’s debut continues a period of transition in the hotly competitive late-night television arena. Stewart’s former compatriot, Stephen Colbert, has moved to CBS to replace

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MISCONDUCT One in four female... Many universities have m o v e d t o i m p ro v e t h e i r response to campus sexual misconduct since the federal government began cracking down in 2011 with a record number of policy directives, fines and more than 100 investigations. Rawlings said the data can also be used to assist policymakers in crafting additional responses. Estimates of the problem have varied widely. One frequently cited study of two large public universities found a rate of nearly 20 percent among female college seniors. The University of California's 2014 survey of 104,000 students, faculty and staff members, however, asked its questions differently and found only 6

David Letterman. Jimmy Fallon, only a year and half into the job at NBC’s “Tonight” show, generally leads in the ratings. James Corden, Seth Meyers and Larry Wilmore also are new at their programs. Late-night TV has also become a favored spot on the presidential campaign trail. Noah is diving right in, hosting GOP hopeful Chris Christie on Tuesday. Noah’s first talk with one of the show’s correspondents, ostensibly about Boehner ’s exit and who would fill the job, was cleverly turned inward, into a routine about the mystery surrounding how a new guy would do in a big job. “I only hope that the new speaker of the House knows that certain people are depending on him,” correspondent Jordan Klapper said. “I just bought a new condo.” ican), John Jones (AfricanAmerican), Brian Wakely

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Americans and our age,” Griffiths said. “We want people to know that these stereotypes aren’t true.”

ileon@kent.edu percent of undergraduates had experienced "unwanted sexual contact." The university association released only the aggregate results of the survey, which was conducted by the Westat research firm in April. Each of the campus participants, which included USC and Caltech in California, was expected to release its own findings separately. Other participants included Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Brown, Cornell, Columbia, Purdue and the University of Arizona. In a unique design, the survey asked students whether the nonconsensual sexual contact occurred by force, incapacitation, non-physical coercion or the absence of "affirmative consent," an emerging standard that requires both partners to explicitly agree to the encounter. Physical force was the most prevalent tactic and coercion the least. Overall, 28 percent of female

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undergraduates reported they were victimized by any of the four tactics. About 23 percent of female undergraduates and 11.7 percent of all students surveyed reported the most serious – physical force and incapacitation – had been used against them. The relatively low response rate of 19.3 percent could have produced a slight upward bias in the results, researchers said. David Cantor, one of the lead survey investigators and a University of Maryland research professor, said one of the most striking findings was the wide disparity in campus experiences with sexual misconduct. "This sends a very strong message that each institution faces really unique circumstances and challenges when trying to change campus climates and prevent and respond to sexual assault and misconduct," he said.

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On Locations students are allowed to drink on campus A night of drinking downtown with buddies isn’t uncommon for those over 21, but Kent State’s campus offers various locations where students can do it, too. Among others, Quaker Steak and Lube has a bar within the walls of its restaurant in the Student Center. Although drinking on campus has its pros, it also carries some cons campus officials constantly need to address. -Jimmy Miller and Rachel Duthie

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Obama and Putin’s UN meeting another misstep Matt Poe Columnist The most hostile relationship today does not come from the tabloids or your favorite reality television show. Rather, it features a pair of presidents and countries who cannot play nice with one another when the world urgently needs them to do so. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin met this past Monday at the United Nations to discuss a number of issues, primarily the crises engulfing Syria and Ukraine, with neither side reaching an agreement on how to combat the issues. In fact, the two sides couldn’t even agree on the focus of their meeting. During his portion of the address, President Obama urgently spoke about the need to end the conflict in Syria, stating that he is “open to working with Russia and Iran to bring Syria’s civil war to an end.” Obama also called for the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, whose troops have combated rebels and produced a war-torn state, allowing groups such as ISIS to rise to prominence. “We must recognize that there cannot be, after so much bloodshed, so much carnage, a return to the prewar status quo,” Obama said. Putin, however, was quick to defend Assad and urged the UN to stick with the Syrian leader, whose “military is the only viable option for defeating the Islamic State.” “We believe it’s a huge mistake to refuse to cooperate with the Syrian authorities, with the government forces, those who are bravely fighting terror face-to-face,” Putin said. Obama proceeded to direct his address to the unrest in Ukraine and Putin’s actions in attempting to seize control of the Crimea, the large peninsula that connects Ukraine and Russia. The United States has claimed Russia violated international law in its efforts to seize the area in 2014. This most recent meeting marks another misstep between the two countries and their respective head of states. Although Russia and the United States remain divided on many foreign issues, some optimism remained that the two vital nations could reach an agreement on ending a civil war that has produced more than 200,000 casualties and 11 million refugees since it began in 2011. The United States had hopes during this meeting that Russia would be held accountable, even with prior sanctions administered, for its involvement in seizing the Crimea, but Putin and his advisories side-stepped this discussion. The relationship between the United States and Russia is not the friendliest, but it remains a vital one in balancing world order and both countries need to find common ground far more than they might admit. It’s fascinating (and tragic) that after almost two years of not meeting face-to-face, the two leaders and their respective countries cannot find compromise on two of the largest human rights crises of the last decade. But when the two sides cannot even agree on the agenda, it should come as no surprise that little positive action resulted from the meeting. As evident at the meeting, until minor issues between the respective countries are put aside, major issues will remain unresolved. mpoe3@kent.edu

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Netflix and chill out on using that term so much

“Netflix and chill” is a relatively new term that has already made its way into the average young person’s vernacular. Much like people unintentionally using words like “literally” or “bae” out of habit and not intending to use what the word actually means, “Netflix and chill” has already become one of those terms that people might have forgotten its true intentions. Like any other internet meme, “Netflix and chill” was catalogued into Urban Dictionary and eventually Know Your Meme. According to Know Your Meme, the term originated from a movement called Black Twitter in 2014, and according to Urban Dictionary’s top definition, “It means that you are going to go over to your partner’s house and f--- with Netflix in the background.” And just like any other internet meme, “Netflix and chill” is used more as a joke than its actual meaning implies. We believe “Netflix and chill” is just the newest fad term to use. Due to its huge

presence on social media, it’s obvious how such a term, that means sneaking in sexual actions with one’s partner, turned into a joke absentmindedly shared on social media and, recently, real life. Like other fad terms, “Netflix and chill” will be beaten into the ground hard enough for people to just simply pass it over, forgetting that it was even such a popular phrase in the first place. This phrase follows a similar vein with “deez nuts,” which, according to Urban Dictionary’s top definition, is “something to say to annoy or frustrate (someone).” These are both trending fad terms that will eventually take their course to be replaced with other uninteresting terms. Soon, people will be groaning or will just not amused by that one friend who catches onto memes a little too late compared to everyone else.

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Summit Street, the United Church of Christ on Horning Road and the parking deck in downtown Kent all offer “off-campus” parking to students. And that “off-campus” parking is nearer than those “on-campus” lots I just mentioned. Should “off-campus” be nearer than “oncampus?” Should PARTA bus rides cost an additional $150 per year? I say Kent State needs to stop debating such deep philosophy. Instead, we should build new decks on campus to subtract the distance from parking lots to classrooms. I am sure building new decks will increase the cost of parking on campus. I am sure I, and many other commuters, would happily pay it if it made a difference in our second commute times. I am also sure Kent State will be much more appealing to potential students if the current ones aren’t so busy griping about just how stupid the parking situation is on and around campus. Where should they be built? Start with the Performing Arts lot and the Summit Street lots across from Risman Plaza. And, if we’re feeling really ambitious, put one next to Rockwell Hall, too. They have the land to handle large decks. Please, don’t build them to expand the university. Build them to shrink it.

If you are a sports fan or check the news on a weekly basis, the announcement that Yogi Berra passed away last Tuesday may have shocked you. The news made waves around the sports scene and beyond, as many across the nation were saddened by the loss of an American icon. He was playing baseball nearly three decades before I was born, so the research made him that much more intriguing. Seriously, research him. Referring to him as only a “baseball player” feels like a disservice to his legacy. The National Baseball Hall of Fame’s website best sums up Berra’s accomplishments. An all-time great catcher, Berra batted at an elite level and was nearly a brick wall behind home plate. His talent alone was enough to earn him a spot in the Hall of Fame, yet his quirky character and memorable sayings transcended sports. Beyond his superior talent on the baseball diamond, Berra was downright brilliant. After reading articles on him, it’s shocking how many phrases he actually coined. Berra was famous for the sayings “When you see a fork in the road, take it” and “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.” Quite honestly, his insight was brilliantly simple. Phrases like “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over” and “The future ain’t what it used to be” are delightfully obvious, managing to become recognizable today thanks to the exuberant nature of Berra. Also, it’s important to mention that Berra served on D-Day, one of the most important events of the 20th century. Formerly a member of the U.S. Navy, Berra was an American hero before he was an icon. Reading about Berra and his storied past, one thing becomes evident: he is representative of baseball’s greatness. While the NFL collapses under its numerous arrests and scandals, the MLB continues its reign as our most pleasantly mind-numbing sport. By no means is this a slight. Many Americans’ passion for football has been buried under countless changes to the rules, endless talk of Tom Brady and lucrative contracts for mid-tier players. Looking into baseball’s past reminds me that it truly remains America’s pastime. The sport has outlasted an ever-changing United States, allowing Americans a brief escape from our fast-paced lifestyle. With Berra’s passing, I’m reminded why I love sports and why countless people across the globe find themselves passionate about athletics. Thank you, Yogi Berra. I’m sorry I couldn’t watch you play, but I hope baseball players take time to carry themselves as you did. With the passing of a legend, I guess we’ll have to see who from the next generation of baseball talent can personify what baseball truly means.

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Letter to the editor: Kent State needs parking decks Jake Brown There’s no plan to build a parking deck right now. Go figure. I am a commuter student. I like to think I have two commutes each day: one in my car, and one in my shoes. I park in downtown Kent, near the Route. 59 bridge. From there, my commute is about one mile on foot to my classes in Franklin and Bowman Halls. From there, I walk to the Performing Arts Center and Smith Hall. My story of distance between classes is really our story of distance between classes. Now, Parking Services Director Larry Emling says people need to consider net gains of parking spaces if the university were to build a deck on existing lots. He will probably say Kent State doesn’t need decks because there are plenty of parking spaces for its students. I have to agree. Kent State has plenty of parking in Ravenna. That is why I don’t think Emling understands the parking problem Kent State has. People get parking tickets because their designated parking spots are too far away from their destinations because the parking lots are so spread out. Larry, the infrastructure sucks. Period. Underclassmen commuter students park either beyond the Rec Center, or Dix Stadium to the East. They pay upwards of $150 each year to stand in line waiting for their second commute — the one on a PARTA bus. In addition, the Presbyterian Church on

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Angus Oblong talks TV with students

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Angus Oblong, creator of the show “The Oblongs” and author of “Creepy Susie and Thirteen Other Tragic Tales for Troubled Children,” spoke to Ron Russo’s Adult Swim class Monday. It was his first visit to Ohio and one of his rare visits to a college campus. Oblong sat down with the Kent Stater to talk about his unique life.

Q: How did the whole appearance start?

When I first got the show and the book deal, I started getting interviewed by newspapers, magazines, and they started asking me all these personal questions: How old are you? Where are you from? Are you married? Do you have kids? And it started to freak me out, so I just started lying, I made up a bunch of answers, so if you go online and read an interview with me, it is just filled with lies. And then it came time for public appearances, book signings, appearances on camera, so I thought, ‘How could I mess with (the) fan base even more?’ So that is where the clown face came in. I can party with fans all night long in a hotel lobby, and then the next morning end up with them in an elevator, and they won't even know it’s me.

Q: You’re trying to pitch your show for a second season. Will it be a continuation of the first season?

Yeah, there will be some changes. Bob (one of the main characters of “The Oblongs”) is going to have a new job. The things that the other producers came up with, like the climbers, the rich nemeses, I am dropping them. I am going back to the original show pitch: Milo and the kids as friends, the Debbies, the Oblong family and the peripheral characters I created. It is going to be much funnier and much wronger though.

Q: Which station do you hope picks the new season up?

I would love to be on Fox, Comedy Central or even Adult Swim. If Netflix is the one that we end up going with, I am going to demand that it not all be released at once. I do not approve of binge-watching. I do not think shows are supposed to be watched in 12 hours. It kind of makes

you sick, for starters. You need to anticipate what is happening next week. You need to soak it in for a week before you see the next one. So if it is released on Netflix, my demand is to release it over (the) course of weeks.

Q: How many episodes would you want to be in a season? 52.

Q: Why did you want to speak with the students?

I have been through it, and I am always glad to help and give advice to anyone who is trying to do what I did because nobody helped me. I was thrown into this; I was a waiter, suddenly I had my own show, and nobody was willing to take me aside and show me the ropes and teach me how to do things. I had to do it on my own.

Q: How do you think the industry has changed since you’ve been in it? Animation is digital now. Nobody’s doing layout and cell painting — that’s all dead — everything’s digital. I had one of the first digitally colored shows, so point and click, there were no cells existing. Right after “The Oblongs,” all animation went letterbox.

Q: Is the makeup something you do every day now or just for appearances?

Appearances. I don’t do it to go to the store. Sometimes I will just wear it and go out and let people buy me drinks.

Q: When did the makeup start?

I have been doing it 10 years. I had all these colors, but I finally settled on black and white. hpalatte@kent.edu

Allie Johnson / The Kent Stater Angus Oblong, creator of the show “The Oblongs,” sits in Euro Gyro after talking to Ron Russo’s Adult Swim class Monday, Sept. 28, 2015.

Skrillex impersonator wins Mr. Flash Weslee Clyde Student Life Reporter

Sarah Pompeii / The Kent Stater Mr.Trans*Fusion Christopher Hunter won Mr. Congeniality in the Mr.Flash Pageant.

Sarah Pompeii / The Kent Stater Mr. Salsa Brent Flores shows off his dance moves during Mr. Flash.

After Magie Mike, Macklemore and Skrillex impersonations from the eight contestants, the title of Mr. Flash 2015 was awarded to junior biology major Chris Myrick Tuesday night at the fourth annual Mr. Flash Pageant. Mr. Flash is sponsored by Center for Student Involvement and was held in the Student Center Ballroom as a part of Homecoming Week. Last year, the event was held at the Kiva and hundreds of students were unable to enter the event due to a limited amount of seating. The event was moved to the ballroom this year in order to seat more people. Students and faculty still lined the walls without an empty seat left in the room. Upon entering the event, attendees were handed yellow Kent State noise makers and blue and gold pom-poms to cheer on their favorite of the eight contestants. Mr. Flash was chosen by a judging panel comprised of Chris Miller, a 2004 Kent State alumni; Andrew Cappuzzello, last year’s

Mr. Flash recipient and active FLASHanthropy supporter; and Yvette Mendoza, an adviser to many student organizations. “I am looking to have fun,” Mendoza said. “I am not looking for anything in particular just someone who is comfortable and wants to be up there.” Hosts Darnell Craig and Denzel Washington kicked off the competition with men’s formal, announcing all eight contestants as well as the student organization they represented. The celebrity impersonations category followed, with Myrick doing his best beatbox impersonation of Skrillex. Senior fashion design major Kahdeejah Humphrey rang her bell to cheer on the contestants during the talent portion. “My favorite part of the competition is seeing all of the talents,” she said. “It is so cool to see how different each contestant is.” Sophomore physical education major PJ Camargo was a crowd favorite with his Magic Mike impersonation, as well as sophomore visual communication design major Brent Flores’ Carlton dance from the

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. After the talent portion, the competition was cut down to five contestants. Those contestants were still eligible for Mr. Congeniality and the Audience Favorite. The top five contestants drew a random question pertaining to Kent State and had to answer on the spot. Following a drumroll, Myrick was announced as Mr. Flash 2015 and accepted his trophy while posing for pictures. “To me, Mr. Flash means new opportunities for my group, the Kent Clarks,” he said. Mr. Congeniality was awarded to visual communication design major Christopher Hunter, the pageant's first transgender contestant, who did a Macklemore impression that had the crowd on its feet. Audience members voted for their favorite contestant via text during the event. Flores won the Audience Favorite award with his salsa-themed performance. As well as a trophy and bragging rights, the winner of Mr. Flash received $500 for his organization and will walk in the Homecoming parade Saturday. wclyde@kent.edu

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Today’s Birthday (09/30/15) Balance work, health and happiness this year by re-evaluating priorities. Grow your social connections and communications to advance. New career opportunities arise after 3/8. Step into new leadership after 3/23. Friends and family remind you what’s really important. Share your love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7. Communications provide key with navigating financial matters. Begin by writing it down. It’s a good time to discuss priorities. Secrets are revealed. Listen carefully, and pick up the subtle innuendoes. Confirmation arrives from far away.

BLISS

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 9. You’ve got the power to create. Ask friends for advice. Generate financial stability. Start by counting your stash. Someone is saying nice things about you. You can do whatever you put your mind to.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8. Use brains, not brawn. Calm somebody’s irrational fears. Good news comes from far away, or someone travels a great distance. Listen to a wider range of diverse viewpoints. Craft a compelling case to persuade others to action.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8. Family fun takes priority. Find out what everyone wants. Notice the unspoken, as well as what people say. Include your own enthusiasms in the game plan. Talk about what you love. Practice skills by playing together.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7. Update your accounts. File, sort and organize financial papers. Do the homework. Stay in communication on money matters. Count and measure what’s coming in and going out. Discover an error that could have been costly.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 6. Do the work and make the money. Record progress to date. Orders come from on high. Begin a new verbal campaign. Find another way to work smarter. Discuss your plans with one you love.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 7. Your community is abuzz with news. All of a sudden, it all makes sense ... at least, for one brilliant moment. Ask for more than you think likely to get. Resolve a possible misunderstanding. Push your agenda now.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8. It’s easier to talk things over with your partner. Reassess priorities and shared finances. Listen more than speaking. See things from another’s view. Study the situation. Breaking news impacts your decision. Keep the tone respectful.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7. Confer with family regarding recent professional opportunities. File papers where they go. Consult friends in the business. Connect with industry groups, in person or in print. Outside perspectives can also be illuminating. You can solve this puzzle.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8. Communications could get intense at work. Pay attention to what gets said. Your team has great ideas. Study any criticism objectively. Set priorities. New information relieves frustration. Find another way to work smarter.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8. Get into writing, publishing and promotional projects. Words flow easily, although communications could seem intense. Revise plans. Lists are good. Listen carefully. Study with passion. Complete written documents or papers. Make a startling discovery.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 6. You’re especially sensitive. Find the perfect words easily. Friends help you understand. Family discussions reveal new avenues. Listen carefully. Your ideas flower now. Let another person win an argument. Compromise. Conclude agreements in private.

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Sports

How will the football team perform in the Homecoming game? Look for the preview in tomorrow’s Kent Stater.

SPORTS EDITOR: IAN FLICKINGER // IFLICKIN@KENT.EDU

Women’s golf team ranked 7th in nation

Cavs prep for season after Finals loss

Emily Mills Managing Editor

Rick Noland The Chronicle-Telegram Initially, LeBron James was crushed. Now, he’s starting to get angry. When the injury-plagued Cavaliers lost to the Golden State Warriors in six games in June, James openly questioned whether it was worth it to advance to the NBA Finals and fall short. With a 2-4 record in championship series — Michael Jordan was 6-0 — the four-time league MVP reflected on those feelings Monday during the Cavs’ annual media day at Cleveland Clinic Courts. “Every year that you lose in the finals, it gets worse and worse to get over,” James said. “Like I asked myself last year during the postseason, ‘Would I rather not even make the playoffs or would I rather lose in the finals?’This is a very valid question to myself. You get all the way back there and you lose? “It’s like, ‘OK, I’d like to have those two months back. I could have been laying out, helping my body get better.’ It gets worse and worse every time. But for me, I will take all the pain that comes with competing for a championship.” With Kevin Love (shoulder) and Anderson Varejao (Achilles) healthy and Kyrie Irving (knee) getting close — the three combined to play one game in the 2015 NBA Finals — James is now channeling his pain and disappointment into anger. That’s what he did in Miami after the Heat lost the 2011 NBA Finals, and the result was back-to-back championships. “When we came back (after losing in 2011), we

Phil Masturzo / Akron Beacon Journal The Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James heads to the bench with seconds remaining in the game against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter in Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. The Warriors won, 105-97, to clinch the championship.

were angry,” the 6-foot-8, 250-pounder said. “We were very, very, very angry. Everybody that we went against knew it when we came back. “That whole year it was like there was no wait process,” he added. “We were like, ‘OK, we messed around and lost that one. But right now, don’t think about it. Let’s go out and play to the highest of our ability every single night.’” The Cavs, who have seven exhibition games, 82 regularseason games and three playoff series to survive before they get back to the finals, plan on adopting a similar approach, regardless of who plays or doesn’t play. After all, they have James, who has appeared in the last five NBA Finals. “It all starts with the big guy, No. 23,” Love said. Though Tristan Thompson is not yet in camp, the Cavs re-signed Love, Iman Shumpert, J.R. Smith and James Jones while adding veterans Mo Wil-

liams and Richard Jefferson to an already powerful team. On top of that, Varejao and Love are ready to go physically and Irving, who has been running for three weeks, is getting close, making Cleveland the class of the Eastern Conference. “We made it to Game 6 of the finals last year with two of our five starters not out there,” Love said of himself and Irving. “We’re excited to get on the floor together. “We’re a very, very close team,” he added. “That brotherhood, especially when we get on the floor (today), is going to take us to the next level.” Asked if this season was championship or bust for the Cavs, a slimmer Love, sporting curly hair, a beard and mustache, said, “Whether we say it or not, a lot of people are going to say it. “A championship is ideally going to be our goal,” he added. “We have all the pieces and the mentality, characteristics, whatever you want to call it.”

Golfweek, a national golf magazine, named Kent State’s women’s golf team the No. 7 women’s golf team in the nation. According to an athletic department press release, the team has a scoring average of 290.33, and three players are averaging 73 or lower. The Flashes came in fourth tied with host Minnesota at the Minnesota Invitational Sept. 15 with a final round of 297, 11 strokes behind winner Purdue. The team took first place at the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championships last weekend with a

final day score of 284, beating host Tennessee by nine strokes. Senior Taylor Kim was named the Mid-American Conference’s Women’s Golfer of the Week after winning the tournament by shooting six-under in the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championships. She was under par or even in all three rounds of the tournament, with scores of 60, 67 and 71 for a total score of 207. The team will play in the Jim West Challenge, hosted by Texas State, Oct. 4-6 in Boerne, Texas. Alabama, Standford and Arkansas took the top three spots in Goldweek’s ranking. emills11@kent.edu

It will be up to second-year NBA coach David Blatt, as well as team trainers and doctors, to develop a plan that gives the Cavs a healthy opportunity to achieve that goal. The 30-year-old James said he will be less “hard-headed” and accept playing fewer regular-season minutes as he prepares for his 13th year in the NBA, while Love, Irving and Varejao vowed to listen to their bodies and team trainers. “I feel really good,” said Love, who dislocated his left shoulder in Game 4 of Cleveland's first-round playoff series with Boston. “I’ll basically go off what the trainers and doctors tell me.” Like Love, the oft-injured Varejao will likely be held out of some practices early. For that matter, the Cavs could adopt the San AntonioSpurs’ philosophy and hold some key players out of regular-season games. “I’m able to go full-go from the beginning,” Varejao said.

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