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Hammock hold-up?
The Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) will be hosting a march in front of the M.A.C. Center called Take Back the Night, giving a voice to those who have been impacted by sexual assault from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 5. Page 2
This weekend is a big one for the Kent State football team. Along with it being Homecoming Weekend, which will be hosted by grand marshal and former Flashes star Julian Edelman. It is also the opening week for Mid-American Conference Play.
Hammocks date back thousands of years to Central America, when they were used as beds high above the ground, offering protection from snakes, rodents and other creatures.
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Students jump into Homecoming spirit with Bounce Madness
Kassi Jackson / The Kent Stater Niah Davison, freshman Amerian sign language translation major, tries her luck on the mechanical bull ride at the Bounce Madness event held in the Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday, Sept 30. 2015.
Kassi Jackson / The Kent Stater Elizabeth Bargdill, senior geology major, races against Emily Ancona, junior speech pathology major, in the Bungee Run at the Bounce Madness event held in the Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday, Sept 30. 2015.
Paige Verma Student Life Reporter Students bounced their way closer to Homecoming at the Bounce Madness event Wednesday night in the Student Center Ballroom. “This is the event’s sixth year,” said Rebecca Kapler, coordinator of commuter and off campus services. Everything took about two hours to get set up prior to the start time of the event. There were five inflatables plus a mechanical bull and a cotton candy machine. Anywhere from 300 to 500 people attend the event each year, Kassi Jackson / The Kent Stater Kapler said. Students filled the Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday, Sept 30, 2015, for
Kassi Jackson / The Kent Stater Alonzo Berry and Amber Brown, freshman business management majors, race in the Boulderdash bounce house at the Bounce Madness event held in the Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday, Sept 30. 2015.
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Kristi R. Garabrandt / The Kent Stater Anne Spahr of Bath Township has been with the Kent State Police department for six years. Spahr is a canine officer and works with her partner, four-year-old German Shepherd Coco.
Dana Miller Safety and Transportation Reporter Kent State University Police Services is recognizing the need to accommodate the campus’ 60 percent female and 40 percent male student population by employing eight female officers out of 20. “When we go and recruit, we’ll try and recruit based off of our demographics,” said Tricia Knoles, a police officer at Kent State. “It’s good for any police department to have matching demographics with their officers compared to their community.” Knoles, who joined the KSUPD in October of 2005, said she’s never had an issue but there were other departments that would hire the three males on the list after her, even if she were the number one candidate. “The one thing about our department here at KSU (is) we’re a little bit different,” Knoles said. “We are very diverse.” Nearby schools, such as The University of Akron, only have four female officers out of the totaled 38 in their department. According to University of Akron’s admissions office, there are 47 percent female and 53 percent male on UA’s campus as of 2014. KSUPD is aware of the rising numbers of female students compared to male students on Kent State’s campus. Knoles said police officers historically have been men, but more women are joining the field.
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Kent State’s LGBTQ Student Center released a video featuring members of the university’s student-athlete community in support of the You Can Play Project, a national organization who works to ensure the safety and acceptance of LGBTQ athletes. The video, which features university president Beverly Warren and athletic director Joe Nielsen, includes a message of acceptance, saying all student-athletes can play regardless of who they are. Ken Ditlevson, director of Kent State’s LGBTQ Student Center, said he met with members of different academic departments and student groups when he started as director last November. “It...came about because we want to have diversity in all of our areas on campus, and we haven’t had as much communication with athletics,” he said. Ditlevson also started an advising council, made up of members from different members from campus and the community. One area the council wanted to focus on was athletics. He recruited Angie Hull, assistant athletic director for student-athlete academic services,
to join the board. “First, we just wanted to change the messaging,” Hull said. “I think that was a good first step, that athletics is inclusive for all students.” Production on the video began over the summer, and Hull said male athletes were the first to step forward in support of the video, which she said came as a surprise. “We really jumped into it with two feet,” Ditlevson said. “We had very little resistance, and we just started working on it (last summer.) It (is) something that kind of happened organically with little problems.” Ditlevson said he believes the video is the first step in the right direction in addressing traditional stereotypes and changing the culture in athletics departments. “Sports as a whole has so much stigma and masculinity involved, particularly on the male teams,” he said. “(The stereotype is) ‘If someone’s gay, they’re not going to have sports talent.’ And that’s so far away from the truth. If you’re gay and you're good and a talented athlete, we want you to be a part of our teams, not just in sports, but in all our academic programs as well.”
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Flashes football prepares for Homecoming weekend Stephen Means II Sports Reporter This is an important week for the Kent State football team. Along with it being Homecoming Weekend, which will be hosted by grand marshal and former Flashes star Julian Edelman, it is also the opening week for Mid-American Conference Play. The Flashes begin their MAC schedule on Oct. 3 against Miami University. “Miami’s a tough opponent,” said head coach Paul Haynes. “They’ve had a very tough non-league schedule in these first four weeks.” The Miami RedHawks use three different quarterbacks in its offensive scheme. Senior Drew Kummer has been the starter and the primary quarterback with 571 yards and six touchdowns. Freshmen Billy Bahl and Gus Ragland have combined for 246 yards and two touchdowns. Freshman running back Alonzo Smith leads Miami
with 172 yards and two touchdowns. “They have a lot of young guys playing for them,” Haynes said. “They are still young, but if you look at them on film they are getting better every week.” Haynes said the key to the game is to not allow the Red Hawks to have big play opportunities, especially with two starters out. Junior safety Nate Holley and junior cornerback Najee Murray will sit out of the first half of the game due to NCAA rules. The two were ejected from the game in the loss against Marshall for targeting calls. “You just have to be smart,” said senior safety Jordan Italiano. “Just know where the strike zone is when hitting a receiver or any other position.” Haynes made it clear that junior running back Nick Holley would not play in Saturday’s game, and has no set timetable of returning. “It’s kind of day-by-day
Carson Kleinman Transportation Reporter The Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) will be hosting a march in front of the M.A.C. Center called Take Back the Night, giving a voice to those impacted by sexual assault from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 5. The march will open with a name burning ceremony. “We start off with a name burning ceremony as a way to help survivors heal,” said Alicia Robinson, Program Coordinator of the Women’s and Gender Centers. Following the ceremony will be guest speaker Katie Hanna from the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV). “As we March throughout campus, we say different chants to help raise awareness,” Robinson said. After the march, students meet at the Women’s Center where a Speak Out will take place giving students the opportunity to share their story
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Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater Antwan Dixon runs for a 47-yard touchdown on the Flashes’ opening drive of the Kent State vs Marshall game on Sept. 26, 2015. Kent State lost in double overtime, 36-29.
really,” Haynes said. “He probably will be out for the next couple of weeks for sure.” The Homecoming festivi-
ties on Saturday start at 10:15 a.m. with a meet and greet with Edelman at the Alumni Hospitality Tent. The Parade starts at
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percent (tied for thirty-eighth, third). McDonald credits her teammates for creating an environment that breeds confidence. “I feel like the team’s really supported everyone here and really pumped everyone up,” she said. “I feel like it’s just the general energy throughout all of us.” Last year Kent State shut out its opponents seven times. This year, the Flashes shut out two opponents, while giving up one goal to seven teams. Sophomore defender Jaime Eiben says her team has the ability to stopmore teams this year. “I feel like we’ve worked hard to connect better. We’re all on the same page,” Eiben said. “As long as we keep communicating I definitely think we have the capability to shut out every team.” Leading the offensive side of the ball is junior forward Jenna Hellstrom, who has already matched her goal (seven) and assist (six) totals from last year in half the games. Hellstrom, who played defense her freshman year, says having another year
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as a forward under her belt has helped a lot. “I’m starting to get more of a forward mentality; how we’re going to fail more than we succeed,” she said. “We’re going to take more shots than we’re going to score obviously. Everything that coach has been saying I’ve been trying to do in practice then translate into games. With the help of my team, if they weren’t the ones giving me the ball, I wouldn’t have these opportunities.” The Flashes had plenty of opportunities recently and finishing on those opportunities is something Marinaro said the team is looking to enhance. “We continue to focus in on the offensive side of the ball,” he said. “We try to polish every aspect of the game from the defense to creating opportunities to finishing opportunities. There are many ways of doing that. We’ve hit on all those aspects throughout the week.” Kent State plays Western Michigan at 4 p.m. on Friday at Zoeller Field. The Flashes will then host Northern Illinois at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
After a long day of Homecoming festivities, students and alumni can relax in the Kent State Student Center Ballroom on Saturday, Oct. 3 for the Black United Students' annual Comedy Show. This is a free event for all Kent State students with a FlashCard and any alumni. The headliner for this year’s show will be Steve Brown. Brown is most known for his high-pitched voice and high-energy physical antics during his stand-up routines. Brown has been featured on P.Diddy’s "Bad Boys of Comedy," BET’s "Comic View" and "Martin Lawrence presents: First Amendment Stand Up." BUS has hosted this event on Homecoming Weekend since the 1990s. “In the 90s, BUS wanted to bring diversity and more options to Homecoming Weekend,” said Kyndall Echols, a junior fashion merchandising major and director of programming for BUS. The number of attendees to the comedy show grows each year, with 450 people attending last year and an expected 500-550 attendees this year, Echols said. She says this is due in part to increased marketing and advertising efforts. Opening the show this year will be Fluidity, an all-male Kent State dance team whose hip-hop and technical techniques defines their group. Other opening acts will include comedians Sean Larkins, Pat Brown and Ronnie Jordan, also featured on BET’s Comic View.
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Women's soccer plans for homestand The Kent State women’s soccer team will head back home to face Western Michigan and Northern Illinois after spending the last couple of weeks on the road. The Broncos (5-2-2, 2-0) currently sit atop the MAC West standings while the Huskies find themselves (2-7, 1-1) near the bottom. The Flashes recently went 2-1 on a road trip, brining its record away from home to 3-3. Kent State is undefeated at home this season with a 2-0-1 record. Kent State head coach Rob Marinaro said while it is not “relieving” to face a top team like Western Michigan at home, it is nice to be back playing at Zoeller Field. “We like the comfort of being at home,” he said. “We’ll take the challenges of playing on the road, but there’s something about playing on your home field, being able to sleep in your own bed, and being able to manage your time schedule a little bit better.” Even with the Flashes scheduled to face the only undefeated teams in MAC play (up to this point) for the next two weeks, Marinaro says there is consistently a sense of urgency going into conference games. “We went into the weekend with Akron and Buffalo knowing they’re two strong MAC opponents,” he said. “It’s the same kind of mentality going into Western and Northern. As we talked about before, the MAC has such a strong parity. You’ve got to be up for absolutely every single game.” At the very least, the Flashes' defense has consistently performed well having not given up two goals in a game since they tied with Louisville in late August. Freshman goalie Ashleah McDonald has been in the net for each of the last six games, as well as games against Bryant and Maryland due to the injuries of senior Stephanie Senn and sophomore Katie Kingsbury. McDonald gave some stability to the position with a goals against average of .745 (fifty-seventh in the nation, third in the MAC) and a save percentage of 85.7
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and receive support. The Take Back The Night foundation stands by the quote, “No one should fear the night . . . or the day. Shatter the Silence. Stop the Violence.” This international march was started in the 1970s as a protest against rape and other forms of sexualized violence. Take Back The Night is intended to symbolize women uniting against fear and violence as they walk through the dark of night. The mission of this charitable organization is to create safe communities and respectful relationships through awareness events and initiatives. Take Back The Night is open to all Kent State students. The SRVSS office urges those who wish to make a change or wish to receive support to come to this event. Students who would like to share their stories, receive private support services, or have questions about the event can contact Alicia Robinson at ARobin16@kent.edu.
“It’s nice to have women … around campus doing different jobs,” said Kianna Franklin, a sophomore nutrition major. “It shows that women can also protect citizens.” Knoles said nationality and sex do not matter for the job, the focus is on the job being done correctly. “It shows that women are a force to be reckoned with,” said Jacob Dunwiddie, a sophomore early childhood education major. “They also show that women can be effective in a male dominated profession and can do a ‘man’s’ job just as good, if not better than males.” Miguel Witt, a K-9 handler and officer at KSUPD said there are advantages to having female officers specifically on campus. “Sometimes there are some mental health issues that people feel more comfortable speaking with the female versus a male,” Witt said. “It gives us more options to help the university’s community a bit.” Knoles said gaining respect in the community is no different than being a male officer. If she treats others with respect, then they will typically treat her the same. “I don’t have any biases… male, female, whatever, job wise to me they are just a police officer,” Witt said. Fo r mo re info rmatio n, go to w w w. k e n t . e d u / p u b l i c s a f e t y / police-services.
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SUPPORT You Can Play Project support... Hull said she put an announcement out on the athletics listserv announcing that they were doing the video. Studentathletes had the choice to participate in the video or not. As the video shows, the athletic community made a strong statement of support. “I want to get the message out that not only athletics, but the university is very accepting of people no matter of where they go,” she said. About a dozen student-athletes, from various teams like golf and volleyball,
participated in the video as You Can Play’s “straight allies.” “They don’t see a person that way,” Hull said. “They see the person as their teammate, but I think it’s important that they recognize that community and what they go through.” Ditlevson said the video is the first of several videos featuring student-athletes. “It’s still an issue. Changing culture really takes time; it doesn’t happen overnight,” Ditlevson said. “But with this generation … we’ve got so much more accepting and understanding to diversity. It’s nice to see that, but it's not in every setting and with every person.” Hannah Armenta contributed to reporting. iflickin@kent.edu
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Twitter becoming more effective in the job market Jessa Schroeder Columnist Social media plays a huge role in the job search. It’s also a great way to monitor what peers and coworkers may be up to. Anyone can pull up Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and keep track of what someone is posting and how they are socially representing themselves. Twitter is an effective tool for most businesses to network and stay relevant while informing their consumers, readers and followers. With the 140 character limit, they are able to draw the attention of their followers with a brief and catchy lead, while oftentimes including a visual or a link to a website. Most of the time, if you search for a business and scroll through their page, you will find constant updates or promotional catches, which make for a great marketing scheme. Not only are followers seeing updates, but oftentimes the followers will retweet updates, which then may connect them with more followers. Businesses are using Twitter to promote themselves and their brand and also to network with other companies and keep up with their status. Employers are using it to network with potential employees and vice versa, as it is a way for individuals to display themselves, and their talents as well. According to Rosemary Haefner, the vice president of human resources at CareerBuilder, “Social media is a primary vehicle of communication today, and because much of that communication is public, it’s no surprise some recruiters and hiring managers are tuning in.” Now, many young people do not use Twitter specifically for professional purposes. Twitter is a fun environment where you can engage with friends, share how your day was or simply just utilize it for recreational reasons. While it’s wonderful for these reasons, it is important you have limits to what you share online, as this is true of any social media tool. You don’t want every other tweet you put out there to include three different cuss words, or post numerous pictures showing off you and your friends boozing it up and taking body shots off of strangers from last Thursday night. Many people wish to utilize Twitter for both recreation and professional reasons, so in that case you may consider having one personal account and one professional account. If you are concerned about your privacy, it may be a good idea to make your personal profile private, so only select groups of people may see the content. According to Forbes and statistics from CareerBuilder, when employers were asked why they use social networks to research candidates: “65 percent said they do it to see if the job seeker presents himself or herself professionally. About half (51 percent) want to know if the candidate is a good fit for the company culture, and another 45 percent want to learn more about his or her qualifications. Some cited ‘to see if the candidate is well-rounded’ and ‘to look for reasons not to hire the candidate,’ as their motives.” Based on these statistics, it is evident that social media plays an important role in the job seeking process and is a key addition to business and the marketing of companies. If you are not using Twitter as a networking tool, it’s time you jump on the bandwagon and utilize it to your advantage. jschro11@kent.edu
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What did the pope say to Kim Davis?
A story spread throughout the media Tuesday that Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, reportedly had a secret meeting with Pope Francis while he visited the United States. The news surprised many, who did not understand how the pope, who has commented on everything from global warming to human rights, preaching a progressive message of love and peace for humanity, could meet with Davis. Many did not believe the story was true. The Vatican initially refused to comment on the alleged meeting, but on Wednesday, it confirmed the meeting, though no details were provided on what they discussed. Davis said the pope told her to stay strong and thanked her for her courage. We do not understand why the pope met with Kim Davis. As a government employee, Davis is legally obligated to uphold the
law, regardless of her religion. The United States has a separation of church and state, and we believe the pope should respect that. The fact that the Vatican initially refused to comment on the meeting and now refuses to say what was discussed adds to the confusion. A religious leader meeting with a religious follower is perfectly acceptable, but Davis broke the law, and Pope Francisshould not congratulate her for doing so, regardless of how their religion factors into it. While the pope is not obligated to follow American law and might support Davis as a conscientious objector, he should not attempt to usurp the law with religion in a nation with a separation of the two. The above editorial is the consensus opinion of the The Kent Stater editorial board, whose. names are listed above.
Is there a ‘rape culture’ on college campuses? Chicago Tribune Guest Column
Last December, Rolling Stone published a now-infamous story that seemed to confirm every parent’s worst fears about sexual assault on college campuses. Within months it had been discredited and retracted, making it hard to argue with those who believe the campus rape problem is overblown, even fabricated. The too-bad-to-be-true story of a gang rape at a University of Virginia frat house — and the indifferent response attributed to college administrators — was a big setback to an important national conversation. What’s really behind what has come to be called the “rape culture” on American college campuses? And what needs to be done about it? So we welcome the release this week of a massive survey conducted by the Association of American Universities. More than 150,000 students at 27 schools participated, making it one of the largest-ever studies of campus sexual violence. The study offers a nuanced view of what’s happening on campuses across the country, and no, it’s not just a lot of irresponsible drunken sex followed by morning-after regret. Overall, 23 percent of undergraduate women who participated in the survey said they’d experienced unwantedsexual contact since enrolling at the school, either through physical force or because they were incapacitated. The authors acknowledged that that doesn’t necessarily reflect the overall rate of unwanted contact, since those who chose not to complete the survey were less likely to have been victims. The questions on the AAU’s survey drilled down in ways that earlier surveys did not, producing a more detailed picture of the victims, the circumstances of those
unwanted encounters and the campus climate in which they occurred. Overall, 11 percent of undergraduate women said they’d had unwanted sexual contact under those circumstances. Some findings that might (or might not) surprise you: Men are victims, too: Overall, 5 percent of undergraduate males reported nonconsensual sexual contact since enrolling at their school. Those who identified as transgender, genderqueer or nonconforming experienced higher rates for all types of unwanted encounters. Freshmen are most at risk. The incidence of unwanted contact declines with each year. Most encounters weren’t reported. Only 25 percent of students who experienced forced penetration reported it, and only 13 percent of those who were incapacitated by drugs or alcohol. Even more disturbing: 44 percent of those surveyed said they’d witnessed an incapacitated person headed for a sexual encounter. Three out of 4 did nothing to stop it. Among the 27 universities that participated, there were wide variations in the type and frequency of unwanted encounters, and in students’ perception of the threat on campus and how much they trust school officials to deal with it. Some schools have a bigger problem; some are doing a better job than others. For individual schools, the findings offer a truly useful look at what’s happening on their campuses and how well they’re handling it. The researchers say they’ll make their survey materials available to any school that wants to use them. It’s an offer any college would be wise to accept.
The NFL’s annoying trend of assuring mediocrity Jacob Ruffo Columnist The 2014 first round pick, Heisman winner and general fan favorite Johnny Manziel did not play this past Sunday as the Browns hosted the Raiders. Josh McCown was true to form in leading the Browns to 10 points through three quarters. After a relatively exciting fourth quarter, McCown threw an interception to lose the game 27-20, go figure. The fans were chanting “Johnny,” “We want Johnny” and “Where is Manziel?” among other things at the game, but he did not enter the game. This is just one of many examples of teams settling for definite mediocrity by acquiring a veteran quarterback who was less than serviceable on one team, which is why that previous team didn’t want them, and starting them. Why anyone would ever do this is beyond me. Tony Romo, the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, was injured recently and to replace him they brought in 31-year-old Brandon Weeden, who is known for somehow being too inept for the Cleveland Browns. Then, being disappointed with his performance (gasp,) they brought in 33-year-old Matt Cassel. The Cowboys were for sure a playoff team, but are testing the fates, hoping they can go .500 until Tony Romo comes back instead of trying out one of the young hungry quarterbacks waiting for a chance. One who comes to mind is Tim Tebow. Meanwhile, Tebow, a former Heisman winner who took over the 1-4 Broncos in 2011 and lead them to a playoff win, is currently not on a team. A six game win streak and six comeback victories highlighted this dazzling season and all it took was to play a young quarterback. Then he got traded, got traded again and then finally cut. While the playoff winner sits without a team, his last team, the Philadelphia Eagles, average 285 yards per game. Many teams have recently bucked this trend after falling into its trap for years. The Vikings, the Raiders and the Bills have all decided against using just another journeyman quarterback and are starting their own young quarterback who will lead them into the future. These young teams are all 2-1 three games into this season, and most importantly the fans want to watch these players. The team had to sell to these fans that spending a draft pick on this guy was worth it, how better to do that than to show the fans firsthand? Guys like Josh McCown, Matt Cassel and Brandon Weeden are not who anyone wants to watch under center for their favorite teams on Sundays. You know what else they don’t want to see? Losses where their team has 200 total yards and they score ten points, which are all these guys bring to the table. jruffo@kent.edu
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Can’t hang: Why college campuses are banning hammocks Erin Zaranec Student Life Reporter
Hammocks date back thousands of years to Central America, when they were used as beds high above the ground, offering protection from snakes, rodents and other creatures. Today, college students use the fabric slings to hang out and relax between classes, but some colleges are banning the fabric slings because of damage to trees. Michigan State University banned hammocks on campus, but a ban is not likely on Kent State's campus, said Gerald Shanley, Kent city facilities manager and city arborist. "If you tie something too tightly around the base of a tree and leave it there too long, it can damage the cell tissues under the bark," he said. "(But) with a hammock, depending on how it is installed, I really can’t see how too much damage would be caused." Scientific journal Current Biology published a study in 2011 that found the rocking motions central to swinging in hammocks signal our brains to relax. “It is proposed that sensory stimulation associated with a swinging motion exerts a synchronizing action in the brain that reinforces endogenous sleep rhythms," according to the study. "These results thus provide scientific support to the traditional belief that rocking can soothe our sleep.” Students said they side with Shanley and think a hammock ban would be too harsh. “I would be devastated if Kent banned hammocks,” said freshman fashion design major Courtney Carpenter. “I do see how they could potentially damage property, but if
you’re smart about where you hang it up…no problems will occur from it.” Carpenter said she has only owned her hammock for a few months, but she said she uses it on campus every time she gets the chance. She said she prefers hanging outside of her dorm and sometimes finds herself hanging in her dorm room between two lofted beds. “(Hammocks) are great if you’re just really stressed," Carpenter said. "You can just lay in one for half an hour and feel better immediately." Junior nursing major Melissa Gehring said she has owned her hammock for about two years. “I’m able to surround myself in the trees and feel more comfortable doing so," she said. "It’s also easier to carry around and allows me to go into the woods, over a lake or river, which is ultimately more beautiful than sitting in a chair on grass." Shanley said students should pay attention to the proper way to install hammocks and avoid tying the handles too tightly around the tree, which can potentially destroy bark or kill entire branches of a tree. Students should not hang hammocks in younger trees with thwinner bark, as those are easier to damage, Shanley said. “You can take your fingernail and scrape off bark of any given tree, it’s that easy," he said. "The whole vascular system is right there… so it is possible to cause damage." ezaranec@kent.edu
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HOROSCOPE By Nancy Black Today’s Birthday (10/01/15) Blessings sprout in peaceful introspection this year. Disciplined communications reap long-term benefits. Spring eclipses bring new beginnings in work and health, with breakthroughs in personal growth. Autumn eclipses inspire a retrospective and planning phase, before a professional turning point arises. It’s all for home and family. 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 an 8. Get into a learning phase today and tomorrow. Study, research and write. Don’t show a loved one unfinished work. Shyness, lack of confidence, money problems or trouble in a partnership keep your mood quiet. Avoid controversy and fuss. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7. Don’t waste your money. Figure finances over the next few days. Pay bills before treats. Use your feminine side to diplomatically sidestep a controversy. Don’t be intimidated. Ask for what you were promised. Someone important is paying attention. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is an 8. A hunch could get profitable. You’re strong and growing stronger over the next few days. Get innovative, but don’t gamble with the rent. Discover a magnetic attraction. Avoid a conflict of interests. Heed the voice of experience. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 6. Slow things down. Deadlines loom, so leave nonessential tasks for later. Private meditation and review serve you today and tomorrow. Postpone socializing. Study a mystery and discover a secret. Finish your work in private. Keep your wits.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6. Friends come through for you over the next few days. Hold meetings. Make a decision together. Avoid stepping on toes. Don’t talk about a party to someone who’s not invited. Watch for unexpected changes. Listen. Revise plans. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7. Crazy dreams seem possible, but breakdown potential is high. Don’t try new tricks. Advance your career today and tomorrow. Slow and steady wins the race. Handle responsibilities. Postpone partying. Avoid a grump. Look before leaping. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 6. Travel appeals, but it’s not without peril. Avoid extravagance. News affects your decisions for the next two days. Study the road ahead. Do the filing. Weigh options. Don’t get mad when others remind you to stay on task. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7. Family comes first. Today and tomorrow are good for financial planning. Show your love for an elder. Avoid doing stuff you know will irritate your partner. Organize paperwork and keep accounts current. Stay objective in a tense situation. Share appreciation.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8. Somebody would like to share your load. Give kind words, not expensive treats. Complications could arise. Compromise is required for the next two days. Guard against overspending or overindulging. Decide together. Dance with the circumstances. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6. Slow down to get things done quicker. Save time by avoiding do-overs. There’s plenty of work today and tomorrow. Obstacles merit careful steps. Avoid reacting automatically, and wait on big decisions. Focus on the job at hand. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 5. Go play today and tomorrow. In a stalemate, don’t ask for favors. Patience serves you. Don’t fall for a trick. A temporary clash between love and money could irritate. The person yelling loudest isn’t always right. Get creative. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6. Wait to advance. Arguments are to be expected. Get feedback from close family and friends first. Get support with differences of opinion. Don’t overlook domestic chores. Make your home more comfortable today and tomorrow. Get some time to yourself.
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Twitter becoming more effective in the job market Jessa Schroeder Columnist Social media plays a huge role in the job search. It’s also a great way to monitor what peers and coworkers may be up to. Anyone can pull up Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and keep track of what someone is posting and how they are socially representing themselves. Twitter is an effective tool for most businesses to network and stay relevant while informing their consumers, readers and followers. With the 140 character limit, they are able to draw the attention of their followers with a brief and catchy lead, while oftentimes including a visual or a link to a website. Most of the time, if you search for a business and scroll through their page, you will find constant updates or promotional catches, which make for a great marketing scheme. Not only are followers seeing updates, but oftentimes the followers will retweet updates, which then may connect them with more followers. Businesses are using Twitter to promote themselves and their brand and also to network with other companies and keep up with their status. Employers are using it to network with potential employees and vice versa, as it is a way for individuals to display themselves, and their talents as well. According to Rosemary Haefner, the vice president of human resources at CareerBuilder, “Social media is a primary vehicle of communication today, and because much of that communication is public, it’s no surprise some recruiters and hiring managers are tuning in.” Now, many young people do not use Twitter specifically for professional purposes. Twitter is a fun environment where you can engage with friends, share how your day was or simply just utilize it for recreational reasons. While it’s wonderful for these reasons, it is important you have limits to what you share online, as this is true of any social media tool. You don’t want every other tweet you put out there to include three different cuss words, or post numerous pictures showing off you and your friends boozing it up and taking body shots off of strangers from last Thursday night. Many people wish to utilize Twitter for both recreation and professional reasons, so in that case you may consider having one personal account and one professional account. If you are concerned about your privacy, it may be a good idea to make your personal profile private, so only select groups of people may see the content. According to Forbes and statistics from CareerBuilder, when employers were asked why they use social networks to research candidates: “65 percent said they do it to see if the job seeker presents himself or herself professionally. About half (51 percent) want to know if the candidate is a good fit for the company culture, and another 45 percent want to learn more about his or her qualifications. Some cited ‘to see if the candidate is well-rounded’ and ‘to look for reasons not to hire the candidate,’ as their motives.” Based on these statistics, it is evident that social media plays an important role in the job seeking process and is a key addition to business and the marketing of companies. If you are not using Twitter as a networking tool, it’s time you jump on the bandwagon and utilize it to your advantage. jschro11@kent.edu
OUR VIEW
What did the pope say to Kim Davis?
A story spread throughout the media Tuesday that Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, reportedly had a secret meeting with Pope Francis while he visited the United States. The news surprised many, who did not understand how the pope, who has commented on everything from global warming to human rights, preaching a progressive message of love and peace for humanity, could meet with Davis. Many did not believe the story was true. The Vatican initially refused to comment on the alleged meeting, but on Wednesday, it confirmed the meeting, though no details were provided on what they discussed. Davis said the pope told her to stay strong and thanked her for her courage. We do not understand why the pope met with Kim Davis. As a government employee, Davis is legally obligated to uphold the
law, regardless of her religion. The United States has a separation of church and state, and we believe the pope should respect that. The fact that the Vatican initially refused to comment on the meeting and now refuses to say what was discussed adds to the confusion. A religious leader meeting with a religious follower is perfectly acceptable, but Davis broke the law, and Pope Francisshould not congratulate her for doing so, regardless of how their religion factors into it. While the pope is not obligated to follow American law and might support Davis as a conscientious objector, he should not attempt to usurp the law with religion in a nation with a separation of the two. The above editorial is the consensus opinion of the The Kent Stater editorial board, whose. names are listed above.
Is there a ‘rape culture’ on college campuses? Chicago Tribune Columnist
Last December, Rolling Stone published a now-infamous story that seemed to confirm every parent’s worst fears about sexual assault on college campuses. Within months it had been discredited and retracted, making it hard to argue with those who believe the campus rape problem is overblown, even fabricated. The too-bad-to-be-true story of a gang rape at a University of Virginia frat house — and the indifferent response attributed to college administrators — was a big setback to an important national conversation. What’s really behind what has come to be called the “rape culture” on American college campuses? And what needs to be done about it? So we welcome the release this week of a massive survey conducted by the Association of American Universities. More than 150,000 students at 27 schools participated, making it one of the largest-ever studies of campus sexual violence. The study offers a nuanced view of what’s happening on campuses across the country, and no, it’s not just a lot of irresponsible drunken sex followed by morning-after regret. Overall, 23 percent of undergraduate women who participated in the survey said they’d experienced unwantedsexual contact since enrolling at the school, either through physical force or because they were incapacitated. The authors acknowledged that that doesn’t necessarily reflect the overall rate of unwanted contact, since those who chose not to complete the survey were less likely to have been victims. The questions on the AAU’s survey drilled down in ways that earlier surveys did not, producing a more detailed picture of the victims, the circumstances of those
unwanted encounters and the campus climate in which they occurred. Overall, 11 percent of undergraduate women said they’d had unwanted sexual contact under those circumstances. Some findings that might (or might not) surprise you: Men are victims, too: Overall, 5 percent of undergraduate males reported nonconsensual sexual contact since enrolling at their school. Those who identified as transgender, genderqueer or nonconforming experienced higher rates for all types of unwanted encounters. Freshmen are most at risk. The incidence of unwanted contact declines with each year. Most encounters weren’t reported. Only 25 percent of students who experienced forced penetration reported it, and only 13 percent of those who were incapacitated by drugs or alcohol. Even more disturbing: 44 percent of those surveyed said they’d witnessed an incapacitated person headed for a sexual encounter. Three out of 4 did nothing to stop it. Among the 27 universities that participated, there were wide variations in the type and frequency of unwanted encounters, and in students’ perception of the threat on campus and how much they trust school officials to deal with it. Some schools have a bigger problem; some are doing a better job than others. For individual schools, the findings offer a truly useful look at what’s happening on their campuses and how well they’re handling it. The researchers say they’ll make their survey materials available to any school that wants to use them. It’s an offer any college would be wise to accept.
The NFL’s annoying trend of assuring mediocrity Jacob Ruffo Columnist The 2014 first round pick, Heisman winner and general fan favorite Johnny Manziel did not play this past Sunday as the Browns hosted the Raiders. Josh McCown was true to form in leading the Browns to 10 points through three quarters. After a relatively exciting fourth quarter, McCown threw an interception to lose the game 27-20, go figure. The fans were chanting “Johnny,” “We want Johnny” and “Where is Manziel?” among other things at the game, but he did not enter the game. This is just one of many examples of teams settling for definite mediocrity by acquiring a veteran quarterback who was less than serviceable on one team, which is why that previous team didn’t want them, and starting them. Why anyone would ever do this is beyond me. Tony Romo, the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, was injured recently and to replace him they brought in 31-year-old Brandon Weeden, who is known for somehow being too inept for the Cleveland Browns. Then, being disappointed with his performance (gasp,) they brought in 33-year-old Matt Cassel. The Cowboys were for sure a playoff team, but are testing the fates, hoping they can go .500 until Tony Romo comes back instead of trying out one of the young hungry quarterbacks waiting for a chance. One who comes to mind is Tim Tebow. Meanwhile, Tebow, a former Heisman winner who took over the 1-4 Broncos in 2011 and lead them to a playoff win, is currently not on a team. A six game win streak and six comeback victories highlighted this dazzling season and all it took was to play a young quarterback. Then he got traded, got traded again and then finally cut. While the playoff winner sits without a team, his last team, the Philadelphia Eagles, average 285 yards per game. Many teams have recently bucked this trend after falling into its trap for years. The Vikings, the Raiders and the Bills have all decided against using just another journeyman quarterback and are starting their own young quarterback who will lead them into the future. These young teams are all 2-1 three games into this season, and most importantly the fans want to watch these players. The team had to sell to these fans that spending a draft pick on this guy was worth it, how better to do that than to show the fans firsthand? Guys like Josh McCown, Matt Cassel and Brandon Weeden are not who anyone wants to watch under center for their favorite teams on Sundays. You know what else they don’t want to see? Losses where their team has 200 total yards and they score ten points, which are all these guys bring to the table. jruffo@kent.edu