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Around the world in 80 days — almost. Sarah Cahn, senior fashion merchandising major, traveled to 11 countries during her study abroad trip to Florence, Italy, last spring semester, adding to the 80 percent of fashion students who participate in the School of Fashion study away programs.
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Dig for the Cure
RAs get roommates
Kent State’s women’s volleyball team will host the University of Toledo Friday night and Ball State University Saturday night at the M.A.C. Center.
Residence Services is attempting to solve the issue of overcrowded residence halls by assigning roommates to resident assistants — who previously had a single room — for the second year in a row.
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Classic Gentlemen's Club
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Members of the Classic Gentlemen’s Club pose on the K outside of the Student Center on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015.
New organization pushes for diversity in men’s fashion Emily Mills Managing Editor
Kassi Jackson / The Kent Stater The Classic Gentleman’s Club on Risman Plaza on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015.
Kent State's Classic Gentleman's Club is pushing for diversity in the university's fashion community. Created by freshman public relations major Emonte Wimbush, the club is an organization focused on men's fashion. The Classic Gentlemen's Club hosted a demonstration on Risman Plaza Wednesday to raise awareness for the new organization. The club will have its Mass Meeting and Social Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Oscar Ritchie lecture hall. Formal or business casual attire is requested. emills11@kent.edu
Max McCarty / The Kent Stater Donovan Vaughn, freshman fashion merchandising major, poses with the rest of the Classic Gentlemen’s Club on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015.
Pan-African Studies tells students to rethink microaggressions WKSU general Itzzy Leon Ethnic Affairs Reporter The Department of Pan-African Studies held a presentation titled "Rethinking the Race Dialogue: A Theoretical Perspective of Racial Stereotypes and Microagreesions" to discuss racial issue on Wednesday in Oscar Ritchie Hall. “We are intimidated of the topic or a little bit uncomfortable,” said Felix Kumah-Abiwu, an assistant professor in the Department of PanAfrican Studies, who gave the presentation. His presentation consisted of three parts with the first part providing an overview of issues in regards to stereotypes and microaggressions. “If we don’t discuss these issues, where else are we going to discuss them?” he said. “They are overgeneralized, oversimplified and exaggerated beliefs about an entire group or individuals within the group." He said that not only are African Americans stereotyped, but whites and Hispanics are too, as well as other races and nationalities. “We are making huge mistakes because individuals differ,” he said. Derald Wing Sue, author of “Microaggressions in Everyday Life,” said microaggressions are everyday verbal or nonverbal attitudes of snubs, statements or insults — whether they are intentional or unintentional — that communicate derogatory and negative messages because of one’s identity within a certain group. Some of these microaggressions directed towards blacks, Hispanic and different races and ethnicities include statements such
as, “You’re not like the rest of them. You’re different,” and, “If only there were more of them like you.” “What do you mean by the rest of them?” Kumah-Abiwu said. Other statements include, “You speak excellent English,” and, “Your kids are well behaved.” “There is a fine line between compliments and microaggressions,” Kumah-Abiwu said. Another issue includes the portrayal of black people. Kumah-Abiwu said that blackness as a concept has been negatively portrayed for many years in the media and television. “Who needs help? Who provides the help?” he said. Kumah-Abiwu said that black people are always portrayed as the people who need assistance. He also mentioned former governor of Maryland Martin O’Malley contributing to the negative portrayal of blacks by referring to black people as poor. “It sends negative connotation,” KumahAbiwu said. The second part of the presentation discussed two theories, which were the Critical Race Theory (CRT) and the Stereotype Threat (ST). “The Critical Race Theory provides a critical analysis of race and racism in the American society,” Kumah-Abiwu said. Kumah-Abiwu said the saying “an equal opportunity for all” isn’t exactly true in America. CRT analyzes instances such as a person not being able to get a job because of their name. Kumah-Abiwu said these names are what we consider “ghetto.” The Stereotype Threat is “the risk of con-
firming, as a self-characteristic, a negative stereotype about one’s social group.” The third part discussed the consequences of stereotypes and microaggressions. Some of the consequences are poor academic performance, mental and physical fatigue, withdrawal, low self-esteem, pain, anger, stress, poor health and the state of engaging in constant self-negotiation strategies. After Kumah-Abiwu’s presentation there was a discussion with the small group of Kent State faculty and students. “These things (stereotypes and microaggressions) have such a long life,” said Sharon Bell, professor in modern and classical language studies. During her first semester as a graduate student, she was told, “You speak such excellent English, how did you learn such good English?” “After you’ve been victimized and stereotyped so many times, it’s hard to say, ‘I’m sorry, you’ve hurt my feelings,’” said Amoaba Gooden, chair and associate professor at the department of Pan-African Studies. M.L. Temu, a professor of Pan-African studies, said that parents and teachers should prepare their kids and students and tell them, “know yourself, be responsible and then respect yourself.” Kumah-Abiwu said that people create mental barriers between themselves and people who do not look like them. “All these suspiciousness and fears about people who don’t look like you create invisible barriers,” Kumah-Abiwu said. ileon@kent.edu
manager leaves Ian Flickinger Administration Reporter Dan Skinner, executive director and general manager of WKSU, accepted a position at Kansas Public Radio and the Audio Reader Network. Skinner has been WKSU’s general manager since since January 2013. Prior to his time at Kent, Photo courtesy of Skinner spent 32 years in Kent State University public radio and 20 years as a general manager. He was general manager and president of Texas Public Radio for six years and general manager at Purdue University’s WBAA for 14 years. He’s also the current president of Public Radio in Mid-America, or PRIMA. “Dan’s enthusiasm for public media is evident, and by any account he has been a bold and collaborative leader,” said Tim Caboni, vice chancellor for public affairs at the University of Kansas in a statement. “We’re thrilled that he has chosen to bring his broad experience in public radio home to Kansas.” Skinner is a native of Hutchinson, Kansas, and graduated with his bachelor's degree from Wichita State University. “This is an opportunity to move back to my home state and to live in Lawrence again,” Skinner said in the release. “I would take pride in serving the citizens of Kansas, and that means a lot to me.” Skinner begins at KPR on Nov. 9. iflickin@kent.edu
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Going abroad: One student, 21 countries Felicia Guadagni Fashion Reporter Around the world in 80 days — almost. Sarah Cahn, senior fashion merchandising major, traveled to 11 countries during her study abroad trip to Florence, Italy, last spring semester adding to the 80 percent of fashion students who participate in the Fashion School’s study away programs. Cahn, a self-proclaimed “wanderlust”, now tallies her travels to 21 countries and four continents. During the semester, she traveled to: Switzerland, London, England, Gibraltar, Morocco, Spain, Berlin, Germany, Amsterdam, Paris, France, Croatia, Brussels and Belgium. But her experience abroad did not only consist of glamorous jet setting and tourism in ancient cities, Cahn said adjusting to the Italian way of life and different teaching styles was difficult. “In Italy, the concept of time is a lot more relaxed than it is in the United States,” Cahn said. “Also, their style of teaching was a lot different than American teachers. They didn’t give study guides and the class was a lot more opinion-based, which was harder for me.” Cahn elaborated on the differences between the course load while abroad compared to the course load while at Kent State, saying the homework was much lighter and the focus was more on experiential learning. “The teachers understood that you were there to travel in addition to school. One class was even a travel class—we went to Milan and Rome with the course,” Cahn said. Constantly traveling took some adjusting. Cahn explained that sometimes she would return from a mini-trip to another country only to turn around and leave for another a few days later. However, she said the ability to travel so easily while abroad was a huge benefit of the study abroad experience. It sparked a desire within her to explore more of her home country. “Studying abroad also made me more inquisitive about the United States. I was born and raised here, but I’ve been to more countries than states, so I definitely want to travel more within the U.S.,” Cahn said. One thing Cahn didn’t find much difficulty with
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was living on a different continent than the rest of her family. Kent State is six hours away from her hometown of Glen Rock, New Jersey, so homesickness wasn’t an issue. However, Cahn said the difference in time zones sometimes made it hard to communicate with her loved ones. Sarah’s younger brother Louis, 15, said he missed his sister while she was abroad, but was more prepared for it because of her being away at college throughout the year. Sarah’s mom, Jennifer, said she missed her daughter while she was abroad, but used technology
Info Services discusses social media safety
Max McCarty / The Kent Stater Jack Nichelson, director of IT Infrastructure and Security Chart for Industries, Inc., speaks at the Social Security? Be Aware of What You Share event at the KIVA on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015.
Cameron Gorman General Assignment Reporter Kent State’s Information Services hosted a presentation about social media safety on Oct. 14 at the KIVA entitled: “Social Security? Be aware of what you share." The presentation included guest speakers Jack Nichelson, a director of IT Infrastructure and Security for Chart Industries, Inc., and Robert Carson, a special agent on the FBI’s cyber squad. The event focused around informing the public about what information they shouldn’t be sharing—and perhaps already are. The attendees learned about everything from tips to practicing a safe web presence to what to do when an account is hacked or identity is stolen. Carson started the discussion by explaining cybercrime statutes and cyber criminals. “I can tell you, I’ve actually been subject myself,” Carson said. “Plain and simple, they want your stuff.” The presenters also related experiences with social networks. ”They’re making money on your information, and that’s the real threat of social media,” Nichelson explained. “Having awareness is how you can prevent yourself from becoming an unintentional threat to your own safety. We need to do more to prevent this.” The presenters gave tips and interesting stories to help with web safety. Stories such as Sarah Palin’s email leak, a Miss Teen America extortion and the recent Sony Pictures hack were used as examples for the audience. Social engineering prevention, preventing information theft from social media, was another key point. “To take away something from this today,” Nichelson said. “We all have answers to stupid questions protecting our passwords- I do too. But you can take steps. You need to be aware of your surroundings.”
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in order to communicate with her. Cahn’s friends and family didn’t witness an inherent change in her personality following her semester abroad, but agree the benefits of the trip included reinforcing her independence and giving her a better outlook on cultural diversity throughout the world. Dylan Rzepka, senior architecture major, who studied abroad with Cahn in Florence, Italy, said, “The biggest benefit has to be a broader understanding of cultures, languages and food. Mostly food.” fguadagn@kent.edu
New council brings diversity to Greek community Kayla Sturm Greek Life Reporter The Integrated Greek council will officially be formed this year to improve diversity in the Greek life community. “This council formed out of want to see all our current chapters grow and flourish here at Kent State University,” said Camara Thomas, president of the Integrated Greek Council. “We found that we could cover a bigger population of students if we worked together than if were acting as individual organization.” The Integrated Greek Council is structured similarly like other sororities and fraternities on campus. Thomas said this council represents both fraternal organizations of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). “I want people to learn about our histories, why we do things differently from Panhel and IFC, and that these are inclusive organizations,” said Nyaruach Chuol, member of Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority incorporated. This council is unique because it brings in Latino and African American students to represent diversity in the Greek life community. “We are a diverse groups of organizations,
Search for communication studies director continues Alex Wohler CCI Reporter The College of Communication and Information faculty came together in a committee comprised of the dean, head chairman, a graduate student and other faculty members to determine what qualities they would like the new director of communication studies to have. The committee had to be approved by the dean of CCI, Amy Reynolds, before the search began this fall. “We established a search committee made up of faculty and that committee crafted an ad that we have distributed nationwide,” Reynolds said. “We are also asking people we know to recommend candidates for the job, so we can reach out to those people and encourage them to apply.” The advertisement for the position is on sites such as JobOps.com. It is also published in The Chronicle of Higher Education, the college’s biggest newspaper and website. The committee posted the job description to attract a diverse range of applicants. It can take a year to find a replacement director, Reynolds said. The search committee recruits applicants and reviews all applications to determine finalists for the position. Once finalists are selected, they will visit the campus to give a presentation on their vision for the school, meet with the faculty, staff, students, and the dean and other school directors. The associate dean of CCI, LuEtt Hanson, is chairing the search for the new director, and has been involved with the committee since the beginning of September. “I enjoy working with the thoughtful faculty and student members of the search committee,” Hanson said. “They work hard and take their responsibility seriously.” Hanson said faculty started meeting last summer to determine the position for a new director of communication studies. “I hope we will be able to attract a person with the vision, experience and personality to help the students and faculty of the School of Communication Studies reach their highest potential,” Hanson said. The interested applicants have to fill out the application online and wait for confirmation of an interview by phone. Once a phone interview is successful, the committee reviews the applicants again until they can get the applicants narrowed down to six or seven people. Then the committee brings those applicants in for a conference with Dean Reynolds, along with the rest of the faculty.
and despite our historical root in either Latino or African American culture, we do not just accept those demographics,” Thomas said. It is encouraged that all students learn about the Integrated Greek council. “Although the NPHC has a historically Black background and NALFO has a historically Latino background, we encourage people of all races to learn about our organization,” said Danielle Macklin, vice-president of the Integrated Greek Council for NPHC. The Integrated Greek council helps contribute with community service in anyway they can. “We are community service based organizations so we do a lot of community service. Ranging from creating cards for sick children in Akron’s Children’s Hospital to Working in Campus Kitchen to make food for the Homeless,” Thomas said. The Integrated Greek Council may be more diverse and may differ from the sorority or fraternity life on campus, but they are still a big part of the community. "We would like for people to know that there are other Greek letter organization on this campus that are not apart of IFC and Panhellenic Greek councils,” Thomas said. ksturm4@kent.edu
The committee is made up of faculty who either volunteered to serve or who were selected by their faculty colleagues to serve. Faculty also nominated the student who serves on the committee. The graduate student on the committee is Shawn Starcher. He has been a part of the committee since he was asked by the previous director, Paul Haridakis, to join it right before fall semester started. “It’s an honor to be chosen to be on this committee,” Starcher said. “I hope to see someone with good leadership qualities that cares about the direction of the school and its students.” In terms of interaction between the students and the new director of communication studies, Starcher said his hope is to see the new director be open and honest. He also hopes students will be allowed to discuss their opinions with the new director. Starcher said his job as the graduate student of the committee includes, “making sure the student perspective is heard in both the undergraduate and graduate aspect of the school.” Starcher said the best part about being chosen to be on the committee is to be able to gain the experience of interacting with the faculty members. “We believe it’s important for students to have a voice in the process,” Reynolds said. “We value student input.” Suzy D’Enbeau, another faculty member involved in the committee, shared her thoughts and hopes for the new director. “It takes a lot of work to start and complete the search for a new director,” D’Enbeau said. “It’s an important position, so we’re happy to put in the time to find a new director. The School of Communication and Information prides itself with high expectations with the search.” Reynolds said her hope for the new director is that he or she will work collaboratively with the faculty, staff and students in the school to continue to advance the national standing of the program. “It’s a really terrific academic program now and I see this as an opportunity for a candidate to build on that,” Reynolds said. “I also hope that the faculty and the new director continue to explore ways to grow specific programs like global communication.” The search committee will select three finalists for the position to visit campus. They will conduct interviews with each finalist and hope to have the position filled by July 1, 2016. “Once the committee selects three finalists, I will be a part of the campus interview process,” Reynolds said. “The search committee will make a recommendation to me for hiring and I make the final decision of whom to hire.” awohler@kent.edu
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NATE BEELER’S VIEW
On #ThrowbackThursday
Blended voices of KSU’s fraternities and sororities filled the campus air Monday evening when Greek organizations massed to serenade President and Mrs. George A. Bowman at their home on E. Main St. From The Daily Kent Stater, Oct. 15, 1958
Cheers&Jeers Cheers to ... Robert Gallo, the doctor who will lead HIV vaccine testing at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Jeers to ... the NFL for fining Cameron Heyward for honoring his father by writing his name on his eye black.
Join the league of legendary spectators Jacob Ruffo Columnist The League of Legends World Championship happens throughout the month of October and it will continue until the championship series on Oct. 31. If you’re into competition at all, you should be glued to your computer. The first part of the tournament is a group stage. The 16 teams invited to Worlds are grouped up into four groups of four. The teams all play all the other teams in their group twice over a period of two weeks. This is followed by a single elimination, best-of-five series knockout stage, similar to the FIFA World Cup. The storylines evolving throughout the tournament alone should be enough to tune in. Cloud 9 was in ninth out of 10 teams in the North American League Championship Series at one point in the season. After making it up to seventh, they made it through the tournament to qualify for Worlds after going down 0-2 in two straight series. They eventually beat Team Liquid in the finals in Madison Square Garden. Riding this momentum, they were undefeated on the first day and poised to gain a number one seed in the knockout stage. Then the unthinkable happened. As cliché as it sounds, the clock struck midnight on our Cinderella darlings as they lost all three games and a tiebreaker on the second day of group stages, finishing 3-4 and not qualifying for the knockout stage. Another interesting storyline at Worlds is SKT T1’s second dominant run through the tournament. They won it last year, and they made it out of the group stage with an undefeated record this year. They had what was regarded as the easiest group, and now the experts are saying they are in the easier side of the knockout bracket. They also have Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, who is widely regarded as the best player in the world. Also, the trash talking these guys issue to each other is absolutely insane compared to what people get excited about with other sports. Doublelift, one of the players, said in an interview after getting a Pentakill in the 2013 All-Star event: “I’m the greatest. Everyone else is trash.” Could you imagine what would ensue if someone like LeBron said this? Often, teams will win then claim the other team was “not as good as they thought.” I understand the skepticism. I cringed a bit when I thought about watching people play video games. Just give it a shot and you’ll be hooked. The commentators played a huge role in keeping me watching.They play up the drama of the champion select, they explain a lot of things for people who may not know a lot about the game, and their excitement radiates through the screen. If you have an interest in competitive sports, you owe it to yourself to peek in on some games. jruffo@kent.edu
OUR VIEW
Candidates deserve equal airtime in debates
Despite what various political pundits, candidates and anybody on social media may say, declaring a winner in Tuesday’s Democratic debate isn’t possible because all candidates weren’t given equal opportunities to win. Frontrunners Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders combined for nearly an hour of speaking time, and the remaining three candidates only spoke for a collective 41 minutes. And the most recent GOP Debate wasn’t any better, either, as candidate Donald Trump spoke for just under 19 minutes. Although a much smaller number than Clinton’s 30 minutes, Trump still spoke twice as long as candidates Mike Huckabee and Scott Walker, this coming in a field of 11 candidates in their main debate. It’s unclear what the immediate solution is to getting other candidates time to speak on national television, but we argue it’s necessary. On one hand, it’s the candidate’s responsibility to get their vision for the United States out to the forum, but among the media circus candidates like Trump, Clinton and Sanders create, it’s absolutely crucial we
get a chance to hear what everyone on stage has to say. Sanders is a prime example of why this is important. His increased speaking time in Tuesday’s debate caused a tremendous spike in his social media following, and democratic socialism, a political stance Sanders identifies with that was once relatively unheard of, is now being rampantly searched on Merriam-Webster. Before we crown Sanders or Clinton the winner in Tuesday’s debate, or before we assume Trump is the only thing the Republican party has to offer based on media coverage, it’s important we push for a more level playing field for the candidates invited to these events; otherwise, we may be missing key ideas if we continue to ignore these candidates receiving less time to speak about their platforms. The above editorial is the consensus opinion of the The Kent Stater editorial board, whose names are listed above.
Guest column: Why diversity matters Valerie Smith Columnist Historically, institutions of higher education have been known for transforming the minds, perspectives and aspirations of those who enter them. Residential liberal arts colleges provide students with the life-altering experience of working closely with dedicated faculty members and of living in community with other students. They learn within the classrooms and studios and labs; they learn from those with different life and cultural experiences; they learn through athletic, performance and other co-curricular experiences; they learn through engagement with the communities where our institutions are located; and they learn by developing the habit of reflection and contemplation. From the 1970s onwards, and especially within the past decade or so, colleges and universities have embraced the power of our institutions to serve as engines of social mobility and have placed a heightened emphasis on recruiting students from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, those who will be the first in their families to go to college, and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and underperforming schools. But these students are not the only ones whose lives will change as we create increasingly diverse communities. Certainly, opening our institutions to students from underrepresented communities will improve their life choices and inspire others to follow in their footsteps. The process of change goes both ways. When we commit to diversifying our institutions, we improve our institutions as well. Our ability to discover and communicate new knowledge; to find solutions to intractable problems in science and technology, public policy and the social sciences; and to analyze, contextualize and express the highest ideals of the human spirit through the
humanities and the arts—are all enhanced when we earnestly engage with others whose perspectives and experiences differ from our own. In a world fraught with tensions and strife among and within ethnic and racial groups, and between the powerful and the powerless, the future of our democracy depends upon our ability to create inclusive and equitable communities to which everyone is invited to contribute their ideas, gifts and enthusiasms. Campuses such as ours must ensure that all who live and work here—whatever their ethnic, racial or socioeconomic background, gender, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs—feel that their experiences and perspectives are valued and respected. We will never agree on everything, but all of us must learn from one another how to express dissent, to acknowledge and navigate conflict, and to work alongside those with whom we might vehemently disagree. For true engagement to occur, not only must we respect and value difference but we must allow ourselves to be changed in the encounter with it. All students should feel they have the freedom to discover the passions, values and relationships that will guide the choices they make throughout their lives. Here, we must help them to develop the confidence and the habits of mind that will make them lifelong learners, that will empower them to live lives that matter to the common good, and that will prepare them for the challenges they will confront. We have a unique opportunity to encourage them to develop the practice of reflection, to discover the value of observing and lingering in the present. Valerie Smith is a columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The trouble with Parking Services Sam Karam Columnist Picture this: you’re trudging to your car after a long day of classes. Your stomach is growling and your shoulders ache from carrying a backpack for hours. You approach your car and the cherry on top of your exhausting day comes into focus. As you get closer you pray your mind is only playing a trick on you, but with each step that blind hope fades. From rows away, the sunshine-colored envelope burns your retinas. Thanks, parking services. As a commuter student, I can tell you everything about on-campus parking is frustrating. Passes sell out within days, the meters and lots are too expensive to frequent and parking service workers have an unnecessarily constant presence. First off, parking permits are given out on a basis of how many credit hours a student has. It’s interesting that graduate students or students with more than 90 credit hours get first dibs while the rest of us have to sit by and watch as the number of available permits rapidly decreases. When I say it’s interesting, I, of course, mean it’s unfair because by the time permits are available for sophomore commuters like me, nearly all of the on campus spots are filled. Then I have to compete with everyone else who is just as desperate as I am. If a student fails to snatch an on-campus parking pass, they’re out of luck. End of story. Parking services shows no mercy for the students who are clearly underdogs from the start. If you aren’t given special treatment based on your credit hours, there’s nothing to do except pay every time you need to park on Kent State property. Why are students expected to give $6 every weekday to park at the Student Center lot? The meters scarcely scattered around campus are equally as expensive. Meters and lots charge only a few dollars out of pocket, but paying every time I need to be on campus adds up faster than how quickly we are rushed through a Chipotle line. Parking services has such a relentless presence. When a meter or temporary pass expires, you’ve got minutes before one of its vigilantes spring into action. Say I pay for two hours at a meter and my meeting goes for exactly two hours. Within the five minutes it takes me to walk (more like sprint) back to my car I probably have a ticket. I’ve paid the way I’m supposed to and parking services still won’t give me a break. This issue goes beyond immediate campus. The school makes broke college students pay for parking at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. We give thousands in tuition each year and we can’t even release stress related to school and money without having to worry about parking tickets. It seems the more students voice their frustrations, the more tickets are given out. A student’s only option is to buy a permit, but with a system of favoritism many of us are hopelessly trapped with no clear way out of this cycle of on-campus obligations, frustration, worry and tickets. skaram3@kent.edu
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Golden Flashes take on UMass this weekend Stephen Means II Sports Reporter
Alex Ledet / The Kent Stater Junior wide receiver Ernest Calhoun is hoisted over the head of offensive lineman Anthony Pruitt after scoring a touchdown against Miami University on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Flashes beat Miami at Dix Stadium in the Homecoming game, 20-14.
Men's golf heads to Georgia for U.S. Collegiate tournament Chris Yamnitsky Sports Reporter The Kent State men’s golf team heads down to the Golf Club of Georgia for the U.S. Collegiate tournament. Coach Herb Page expects the field to be a tough challenge for the Flashes. "There's 17 teams and if you go to the rankings we are the last ranked team. This is an elite field in college golf,” Page said. "This is a true test. This will tell us where we are at nationally.” The Flashes will battle nine top 20-ranked teams as well as others that vary throughout the remainder of the rankings and try to bounce back from a fifteenth place finish last year. "They just have to keep playing like they’re playing except for one nine holes. We’ve improved a lot,” Page said. “But the whole thing is, whether it be for first place or seventh place or even 10th place, you have to finish your rounds. I understand you make mistakes. Golf is a game of mistakes and how you react to them, but we just have to keep playing.” Right now, Page looks at sophomore Chase Johnson to lead the Flashes. Johnson finished top five in the individual standings in the past two tournaments. “He can’t really do any better,” Page said. "He’s almost won back to back. This is the elite of the elite and I know he can finish in the top ten here. The big thing is he has confidence going. All the experience he got last year is starting to pay off.” Johnson, who finished fifty-ninth in the U.S. Collegiate last year, will try to maintain the momentum from the past two tournaments and carry it into this one. "This whole year, even when I finished fourteenth and twentieth, I've been first or second in the field for birdies and I’ve been able to minimize my mistakes,” Johnson said. “I’m just going to go out with the same mindset and try to score as much as I can and play smart. I remember the course from last year so I just have to try to eliminate the big numbers and I’ll be alright." The Flashes start their first round of the tournament on Friday. cyamnits@kent.edu
Field hockey looks to knock Miami (OH) off top spot
Kent State (2-4, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) will be on the road again this week to take on the University of Massachusetts (1-4, 0-1 MAC). “(UMass is a) very good opponent,” said head coach Paul Haynes. “These guys are battle tested because if you look at their schedule they have had a tough road. “ This is the first time the two schools have ever played one another. “Coach (Mark) Whipple does a great job with their offense putting points on the board,” Haynes said. “Their defense is playing well that they know that all they need is a couple stops and their offense can try to out score people.” The Minutemen are averaging 459.2 offensive yards per game and rank ninth in the country in passing yards with 358.8 yards per game. “(Our defense has) to do a good job with their offense and not let them get big plays,” Haynes said. “It’s going to be a tough test for both sides of the ball, but our defense is going to have to do a good job of controlling their offense, and we are going to have to make sure that we move the ball and control the clock.” Massachusetts' senior quarterback, Blake Frohnapfel, ranks fifth in the nation in completions per game with 27 and is currently second in
passing yards in the MAC. Senior receiver Tajae Sharpe is first in the nation with 11.6 receptions per game and third in yards with 138.4 per game. Controversy at the quarterback position has been the storyline going into this week after Kent junior Colin Reardon, a three-year starter, was pulled in the second half of the game against Toledo for freshman George Bollas. “We haven’t made a decision moving forward in what we are going to do,” Haynes said. “Both of those guys will probably play for us in the future.” Haynes did say that both players would have an equal opportunity this week to earn the starting job come Saturday. “It definitely is an open competition this week,” Haynes said. “There really won’t be any difference on how they share reps (in practice), it’s what they’ve been doing all year. We will make a decision later in the week on who gives us the best chance to win.” Haynes said that the final decision about the starting quarterback will not be made public until game time Saturday. Freshman wide receiver Antwan Dixon has been listed as day-to-day after leaving Saturday’s game with an injury. Kick–off is at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Amherst, Massachusetts. smeans2@kent.edu
Volleyball hosts Ball State at Dig for the Cure Saturday
Zac Sommer Sports Reporter The Kent State field hockey team hopes to knock off Miami (OH) University Friday, after dropping its last MAC game to Missouri State, 1-0. Miami (OH) is the only unbeaten team in the MAC conference this season. Kent State is tied with both Ohio University and Missouri State. “Friday’s game is important for us, not just for the MAC, but it is a big rivalry,” said junior Jessica Nesbit. “We just have to trust the plan the coaches give us and leave it all out there.” Last season, the Flashes defeated the RedHawks 2-1 in the regular season after graduated senior Hannah Faulkner scored both goals for the Flashes. After beating the RedHawks, the Flashes beat them again 3-1 in the MAC tournament allowing the Flashes to advance to the MAC championship game, where they would beat Ohio 2-0. The Flashes are 43-32-2 all-time against Miami Jesse Runner and in the last 11 seasons Kent State and Miami Sports Reporter have combined to win 10 regular season titles and five MAC Tournament titles. Kent State’s women’s volleyball team will zsommer@kent.edu host the University of Toledo Friday night and Ball State University Saturday night at the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes, who enter the day at 10-8, defeated the University at Buffalo and swept the University of Akron this past weekend. They improved their MAC Conference record to 4-2 and moved into a tie for second place in the MAC East division. On Friday, Kent State takes on Toledo at 7 p.m. in the M.A.C. Center. The Rockets lost its last game against Central Michigan University and have now lost seven straight games. Their last win was Sept. 18. Toledo hasn’t faired much better in conferCassaundra Jackson / The Kent State The Flashes celebrate senior Caroline Corthouts ence play this season, compiling a MAC record of goal in the game against Longwood University at 0-6 and a total record of 3-16. In their only matchMurphy-Mellis Field on Sunday Sept. 27, 2015. The up last season, the Flashes made quick work of game ended with a win for the Flashes, 5-1. Toledo, sweeping them in three sets.
Nate Manley / The Kent Stater Sophomore Kelsey Bittinger digs the ball against Miami University on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015.
Sophomores Saige Thomas and Rachel Vidourek lead the Rockets in kills with 187 and 181. Senior Alex Hines owns the team-high in assists with 555 while freshman Maurissa Leonard tallied the most digs with 345. On Saturday, the Flashes host the Dig for the Cure game against Ball State at 7 p.m. Like Toledo, Ball State also enters its game against Kent on a losing streak (three games). Against MAC Conference opponents, Ball State has posted a record of 3-3 with a total record of 9-11. At away games, like the game this Saturday against Kent, the Cardinals own a record of 2-6. The Flashes will be looking for revenge this season after losing to Ball State in three straight sets last year. Kent State senior Kelly Hutchison received her second MAC East Offensive Player of the Week award after her performances against Buffalo and Akron last weekend. She recorded 31 total kills and 10 digs while posting a total hitting percentage of .370. jrunner1@kent.edu
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Today’s Birthday (09/28/15) This is a year of personal discovery. Navigate big changes by finding the spiritual thread. Speak from your heart, and ask for what you want. Social networking provides results. Career expansion sparks new priorities this spring. After next autumn, your plans come to fruition, inciting a work surge. Propagate 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 an 8. Keep it simple. Push for what you believe, with Mars trine Pluto. Your team can help. Consistent steady pressure works... avoid forcing an issue. The more you put in, the more you get out.
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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 9. More work leads to more benefits. Ask for what you’ve been promised. Try a new recipe or restaurant. Share something tasty with your partner. Eat well, rest well and pour energy into your collaboration. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 9. Massive effort pays off (especially over the long haul), with Mars trine Pluto. Now is the time for big ideas. Take advantage of a lucky break. Harness your creative fire. Get expert coaching, and keep practicing. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 9. Give a big push. A rush job could lead to long-term benefit (with Mars trine Pluto). Build the passion level. You know what to say to motivate your crew. Get necessary equipment. Negotiate, rather than demanding. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8. Slow and steady gets it right the first time. Abundance is available. Stick close to home. Strengthen your infrastructure for long-term support. Keep your workspace clear. Listen to family feedback. Kids have the best ideas.and ignore naysayers. Pursue a dream.
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RAs required to have roommates House Bill
488 opens vet priority registration Lauren Phillips Military/Veterans Reporter
Kassi Jackson / The Kent Stater Senior fashion design major Marquis Lao (left) stands with senior fashion design major and resident assistant Dalinda Starks (right) in Beall Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015. Lao and Starks live together on the fifth floor of Beall Hall.
Ryan Landolph Residence Halls Reporter Residence Services is attempting to solve the issue of overcrowded residence halls by assigning roommates to resident assistants — who previously had a single room — for the second year in a row. If an RA has to share their room with another person, they are getting paid double their usual stipend. “The reason is because of the fact that we do not get the whole room to ourselves anymore,” said Corey Patterson, a first-year resident assistant in Centennial Hall B. “We get bigger paychecks to compensate for that.” According to Kent State University’s RABenefits page, first-year RAs without a roommate receive $350 per semester, and secondyear RAs without a roommate receive $375 per semester. On the other hand, first-year RAs who have a roommate are paid $700 per semester, while
second-year RAs with a roommate are paid $750 per semester. All are paid bi-weekly. The number of RAs in residence halls has increased slightly this year, in correlation with the number of residents living in the halls. “(There are) 148 RAs, which is four higher than last year,” said Jill Church, director of residence services,. Church said 125 RAs are assigned or have the potential to be assigned a roommate, which is nearly 84 percent of all RAs, an increase from last year. This is a change that both RAs and their roommates have to adjust to. “When he is on duty, it can get a little annoying because I have to stay up late or get woken up when he gets back,” said Brad Evans, a sophomore digital media production major. “A big difference is that he has community hours. He has to have the door open, but still, that does not affect me much.” Another resident took his roommate’s duties a different way.
“Overall, it is pretty awesome rooming with an RA,” said Zac Bures, a freshman mathematics major. “You get to experience and appreciate what they do and how stressful their job can get. Most students on campus view the position as just getting a free room, but it comes with a lot of responsibility.” Adjusting for RAs can be different, as they go through extensive training in order to be a role model, community leader, educator, administrator, helper and team member, according to KSU’s RA Employment Agreement. Their roles only get more complicated with a roommate added to the situation. “It is a double-edged sword,” Patterson said. “It is nice having the bigger paychecks, but there are also times where it would be so much nicer having my own room. Being an RA is a lot of work, and I wish I had some time to be away from people and be by myself. Having a roommate hinders that.” rlandol1@kent.edu
Politicians created the Ohio House Bill 488 to support veterans who are entering the workforce, or to help them achieve their academic goals. Governor John Kasich signed HB488 June 17, 2014. The bill officially went into effect at Kent State on Jan. 1, 2015. According to the Ohio House of Representatives, HB488 requires state institutions of higher education to establish polices regarding the support and assistance to veterans at the institution. Part of the bill requires state institutions to give veterans and military service members the right to priority registration for classes. The bill also requires institutions to provide veterans with increased academic and career counseling. “Kent State puts veterans high up on the priority registration list,” said Dawn Plug, assistant director of Adult and Veteran Services. “They can register on October 22 for the spring term, which is right after Student Accessibility Services and right before athletes and Honors College.” The bill covers the priority registration of veterans and military service members who attend Kent State using the GI Bill or those who have provided Department of Defense paperwork to the Center of Adult and Veteran Services office. Plug said veteran registration status doesn’t mean students can bypass other requirements needed to register. If a veteran student is required to meet with their academic advisor prior to scheduling classes, they must meet with the advisor before Oct. 22 if they want to priority register for Spring 2016 classes. Austin Gowen, senior music education major and National Guardsman, said he didn’t know about the priority registration for military service members. Since he’s nearing graduation, the bill doesn’t help him, but he’s glad it will help others. Spring 2016 term priority registration for veterans and military service members opens Oct. 22. To check a registration status, students should go to FlashLine, under student tools and click check registration status. If a veteran or military service member student doesn’t think they have the correct registration date, they can visit the CAVS office in the Schwartz Center with correct documentation. “Veterans say this is a huge benefit to them to be able to get the classes that they need to graduate in the most effective manor to get into the working world,” Plug said. lphill17@kent.edu