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With more than 90 percent of precincts reporting, Ohio voters overwhelmingly approved Issue 1, which will create a bipartisan, public process for drawing legislative districts. Seventy-one percent of voters approved the issue, and 29 percent voted no. “Ohio voters spoke loud and clear that they want a redistricting process that is fair and transparent and ensures every Ohioan has their voice heard at the Statehouse,” said Fair Districts for Ohio co-chair Vernon Sykes. According to the ballot language, Issue one would allow a bipartisan approach to redrawing the district maps in 2021. The 99 House and 33 Senate districts are redrawn every 10 years after the decennial census. Issue 1 marks the fourth attempt that Ohio citizens have tried amending the current redistricting process. The current process lets a five-member board select the district maps. The current members of the board are the governor, state auditor, secretary of state and two other members hand-picked by the legislative leaders of the two major political parties. The new amendment would allow for a seven-member board to redraw the district maps. Along with the governor, state auditor and secretary of state, Issue 1 allows for four more members selected by the majority and minority leaders of the General Assembly, according to the ballot language. A bipartisan, majority vote of four members will be required to finalize any final plans for the districts. The citizen-born Issue 1 will “ensure a transparent process by requiring public meetings, public display of maps and a public letter explaining any plan,” according to the ballot. “This issue is proof that when you work together in a bipartisan manner, you can accomplish great things,” said Fair Districts for Ohio co-chair Matt Huffman. “I’m thankful for the support of so many groups on this campaign, and to the voters of this state for this overwhelming victory.”
Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater Voters cast their ballots at Franklin Elementary School in Kent, Ohio, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.
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Portage County election results delayed due to server issues Emily Mills Managing Editor Portage County's election results were delayed Tuesday night due to a server malfunction, according to the Portage County Board of Elections website. "We are working closely with our vendor and the Secretary of State’s office to rectify this situation," the website said. "We will post results as soon as they are available." Follow @KentWired on Twitter for updates. emills11@kent.edu
Eslah Attar / The Kent Stater Election officials wait in line to turn in ballots at the Portage County Board of Elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.
Kassi Jackson / The Kent Stater Poll workers arrive at the Portage County Board of Elections office in Ravenna on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, after the polls closed. The poll workers organized the ballots before bringing them to the elections office.
Richard Mulhall City Reporter The push to legalize recreational and medicinal marijuana, and the fight to prevent legalization, has been a tug-ofwar controversy that finally came to a head Tuesday when Ohio voters approved Issue 2 and rejected Issue 3. State Issue 3, which would have granted a monopoly for the commercial production and sale of marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, failed, with only 35.65 percent of voters approving the issue with more than 90 percent of precincts reporting. Issue 3 would have allowed adults 21 years and older to purchase, possess or transport and share up to one ounce of marijuana for medicinal or
recreational use. It would also allow a person with a license to grow, use and share up to eight ounces of homegrown marijuana, including up to four flowering plants at a time. It also would have created a network of 10 authorized growing facilities, called Marijuana Growth, Cultivation and Extraction facilities, operating independently of one another to prevent collusion. However, the issue would have given exclusive rights for commercial marijuana growth, cultivation and extraction to the self-designated owners of these 10 parcels of land statewide, leading many to say it would create a monopoly on the marijuana industry in Ohio. Because Issue 3 failed and Issue 2 passed, the effort to legalize marijuana in Ohio is
Sam Karam / The Kent Stater Voters fill the poll booths at the Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.
now dead. The passage of Issue 3 allows the Ohio Ballot Board to regulate further ballot initiatives and measures involving monopolies. Issue 2, the anti-monopoly amendment that protects the initiative process from being used for personal economic benefit, was narrowly passing with 51.89 percent of the vote with more than 90 percent of precincts reporting. Also known as the Ohio Initiated Monopolies Amendment, Issue 2, is a constitutional amendment proposed by the Ohio General Assembly that will ban special interest groups from amending the Ohio Constitution to create monopolies, oligopolies and cartels. The amendment, which was created by lawmakers in response to Issue 3, will ban
petitioners from using the Ohio Constitution to grant a commercial license for their own personal, financial benefit, according to Ballotpedia. Issue 2 was drafted to combat Issue 3 because Issue 3 would commercially monopolize the industry for at least four years (potentially longer if the Marijuana Control Commission doesn’t approve additional growers sooner rather than later). Issue 2, on the other hand, prohibits such monopolies and cartels from being made. It will also prevent any proposed constitutional amendments that create a monopoly, oligopoly or cartel intended for the sale and distribution of specified controlled substances. rmulhal1@kent.edu
Ohio voters reject legal pot, OK redistricting measure Julie Carr Smyth Associated Press Ohio voters rejected a first-of-itskind proposal Tuesday that would have legalized both medical and recreational marijuana, following an expensive campaign, a legal fight over its ballot wording and an investigation into the proposal's petition signatures. At the same time, voters approved a legislative redistricting overhaul that had been a priority of both political parties. Issue 1 revises the system for drawing Ohio's 33 state Senate and 99 state House districts. By giving the minority party a larger say, the proposal is intended to reduce gerrymandering of district boundaries for partisan purposes. The constitutional amendment
known as Issue 3 was targeted by a separate ballot issue Tuesday's Issue 2 that took aim at its network of 10 exclusive growing sites controlled by the campaign's deep-pocketed private investors. That issue banning monopolies from Ohio's constitution was leading with 53 percent of the statewide vote with about half of precincts reporting. The marijuana question, Issue 3, would have allowed adults 21 and older to grow, possess and use pot recreationally and made cannabis available for medical uses in the same vote, a unique approach nationally. Some who voted "no" didn't like that a small group of investors would have exclusive rights to grow pot commercially. "I can't believe I voted no when it was finally on the ballot," said Marty Dvorchak, 62, of the northern Cincin-
nati suburb of Fairfield. "I think it's ridiculous that marijuana is illegal." University of Cincinnati student Natalie McClorey, 22, said she also didn't like the exclusive arrangement but voted yes because it's progress. She said she thought most students would vote the same if they vote. In a last-minute legal scuffle, a judge ordered polls in Cincinnati and surrounding Hamilton County to remain open for an extra 90 minutes leading to a delay in reported results statewide. A few precincts in southwest Ohio's Hamilton County reported problems getting voters their ballots because of poll workers' unfamiliarity with a new electronic check-in system being used for the first time. The marijuana legalization campaign, ResponsibleOhio, sought the extension citing
those problems. Cheryl Davis, 46, who voted in Cleveland, said she uses marijuana to help alleviate chronic pain in her back and voted in favor of legalization. Marijuana "helps me be comfortable in my daily living," she said. State lawmakers mounted the separate anti-monopoly initiative, Issue 2, in an effort to target the marijuana proposal's network of exclusive growing sites and undercut legalization. It would prohibit monopolies, oligopolies and cartels that deliver economic gain to individuals from being inserted into Ohio's constitution. Beth Zielenski, 40, a West Chester mother of one, said she voted "no"
because a lot of things need to be worked out on marijuana regulation, particularly with edible pot products, before it's legalized.
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Korean students study politics, journalism during KSU visit Alexis Wohler CCI Reporter
Hanson said the students’ project is built around politics. “Their project will be a three-part look at Ohio’s role Students from Dankook Uniin U.S. politics, particularly versity in South Korea came to that spot that is occupied Kent State to visit and work as as the bellwether state in reporters from Oct. 30 to Nov. 7. the presidential races,” said The six students are part of a class Hanson. “We have intercalled “International Storytelling.” views set up with historians Dankook University has a and political science profesrelationship with Kent State sors and journalists.” University, where students from Reynolds said one of the Ohio go to Dankook University, things she thinks is important and to reciprocate, professors at includes global connections, Kent State who teach “Internaand having students from tional Storytelling” receive stuDankook University at Kent dents from South Korea to visit State this week only strengthKent’s campus. ens that global connection. The students were formerly “It is important to have welcomed to Kent State on Monglobal experience,” Reynolds day morning by the dean of CCI said. “The students from Kent Amy Reynolds, director of JourState who have traveled to nalsim and Mass Communicaand from Dankook have realtion Thor Wasbotten and JMC ly benefited and are getting professors Mitch McKenney and a leg up, not just from havGary Hanson. Nate Manley / The Kent Stater ing an amazing, skills-based According to Hanson, the Jungae Yun and Doee Hwang work on projects in the Franklin Hall media lab on Nov. 3, 2015. and cultural experience, but Dankook students are interested also when they look for jobs. Michael said there are three teams “Everything in the U.S. is different in politics and the presidential Employers value that.” than in Korea,” Michael said. “Every- in his reporting class. His team has election in 2016. Wasbotten welcomed the students “They’ll cover local 2015 elections thing seems much calmer here in the a focus on how U.S. students are from Dankook and said he hoped the and are interested in looking at Ohio’s U.S. than in Korea; because in Korea, involved in politics. Michael also said the visual aide part students see how the U.S. and Ohio conpolitics as well as what is happening it’s go, go, go, nonstop all the time. The election (and) issue about marijuana of the American newspapers is very dif- tribute to the election and politics. with national politics,” Hanson said. “When our students understand Hanson said the Dankook students seems really interesting to me, as well.” ferent from the Korean newspapers. the global nature of our world and the “The visuals are more direct and conMichael said he hopes to learn more are at Kent State for a reporting projtransnational impact that students have ect, and they have a newsroom set up about becoming a broadcast journalist trolled in the newspapers at Kent State,” when they come to different places, in Franklin Hall that is used for their through his experience at Kent State, Michael said. “The visuals are more they understand that we’re no longer reporting class. They will conduct and he hopes that this journey at here straight forward, where as in Korea, in a very insulate environment, this is a interviews with their subjects and will help him figure out a permanent newspapers are more formal.” global environment so we must underThe Dankook students got to experiwrite stories based on the quotes and career path. stand each other a lot better,” Wasbotten Hanson said he admires the stu- ence Halloween for the first time. interviews—much like the reporting said. “This transformational opportuMichael said Halloween was the best dents’ courage to come to Kent State. class does. nity that people have when they travel “They’re really smart and brave part of coming to Kent State for him. Hyung Seok Kim, a broadcast jouroutside their own boundaries and bor“In Korea, we don’t celebrate Halnalism student from Dankook, who to travel halfway across the world to ders, is not only educational but it’s took the American name Michael, said (Kent). It’s great fun building up the loween,” Michael said. “It was fun to about the human spirit.” he is excited about learning about the group of students and working with hang out and watch people get dressed awohler@kent.edu up and I had a great time.” them,” Hanson said. election process in America.
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Sochi Olympics audit May 4 Visitors Center receives finds inequality in games historic preservation certificate Gabrielle Woodard Arts and Sciences Reporter
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Cameron Gorman General Assignment Reporter Kent State researchers recently found that the 2014 Sochi Olympics saw a decline in female participants. The research, conducted by Kent State Researcher Michele K. Donnelly and University of Toronto researchers Mark Norman and Peter Donnelly, was entitled, “The Sochi 2014 Olympics: A Gender Equality Audit,” and found that the Winter Games were the first since 1988 to see a decline in female representation, with just over a 40 percent participation rate in 2014. The research continued the work of a 2012 paper, also by Donnelly and counterparts, which was an audit of the 2012 London Olympics. The goal of the papers is to observe the differences in men’s and women’s sports, and to assess “what’s left to do” to promote gender equality in the Olympics. The team found the study’s value in both awareness and global importance. “Sports are such a large part of society, whether we realize it or not,” Donnelly said. “Success in the game can influence heavily the way countries fund their athletes.” Norman, a professor at University of Toronto, contributed to the study for the first time this year after observing the research work and results of 2012’s audit. “The goal going forward is to continue to do these reports at the Olympics and other international sports games,” he said. “Sports are very visible. They serve to highlight and amplify lots of trends that are happening in society, including in gender.” The paper looked at all 98 events at the Sochi Olympics to determine differences in “rules and structures” in the events. Sections ranged from uniform differences, such as required gender specific costuming in Ice Dancing to differing competing venues. The study found that although the 2014 Olympics have been the latest in a succession of increasingly equal games, there are still many large disparities between men’s and women’s
opportunities and experience in the competition. Interesting results supporting the conclusion included that 7.1 percent of the events were gender exclusive, all of them “men-only,” and that there are no women at all competing in the Nordic Combined, the last sport not to feature any female competitors. The study concluded that only 14.3 percent of the events at the games could be considered truly equal. The ultimate hope of those who conducted the audit is for an equalized Olympics. However, sports are one of the last remaining areas in which a “separate but equal” approach can be taken seriously. “It’s such a complex problem. I don’t think it can be solved overnight,” Donnelly said. “I’m not optimistic that we’ll see complete equality in the near future. What I would hope, though, is that reports like this and other prominent voices will continue to advocate for a greater awareness of gender equality and work towards creating that change,” Norman said. While acknowledging that Sochi took positive steps in adding a women’s ski jump competition for the first time, the paper also included recommendations toward further equality in the form of two main goals: equalizing the number of men’s and women’s events, and equalizing the number of male and female competitors. Donnelly hopes that the audit can help refocus the public’s lens on gender issues in the games and as a societal whole. She acknowledges that progress has been made, but during progress, we tend to lose sight of what is left to reach. “There was so much celebration (in the 2012 Games), which was warranted. There were really huge achievements. But that celebration needed to be talked about in a larger context,” she said. “Adding women’s events is a great step, but when only a handful of women are competing, that isn’t a problem solved.” cgorman2@kent.edu
The May 4 Visitors Center at Kent State was selected for a Historic Preservation Certificate by the International Society for Landscape, Place and Material Culture. The award was presented to Mindy Farmer, the center ’s director, last month at the society’s meeting in North Canton, Ohio. “It is a great reminder that we are doing important work and that our site, while tragic, must be preserved and respected,” Farmer said. The winner of the Historic Preservation Certificate is based on where the conference of the year is held. This year, because it was held in North Canton, only historic places in Northeast Ohio were considered for the award. The requirements include “restoring, rehabilitating, or otherwise important building, site or artifact(s) representing North American material culture,” according to the International Society for Landscape, Place and Material Culture’s website. One winner and up to
three honorable mentions are selected by a committee appointed by the Executive Director of the Pioneer America Society. The chair for this year’s conference was Chris Post, a geography professor at Kent State University at Stark, although he excused himself for any decisions made about the Visitors Center. "Being involved with both the Visitors Center and ISLPMC, I was very happy to see this award happen,” Post said. The May 4 Visitors Center at Kent State provides a place for students to learn about the historical event. The center displays videos and memorabilia from the time period so visitors can understand the mindframe of the student protesters of the time. Katelyn Braunegg, a senior communications studies major, said she hopes that Kent State students take the time to go to of the Visitors Center. “I recommend all students take advantage of this center being on campus, not only is it a piece of U.S. history but a huge piece of KSU’s history as well,” Braunegg said. gwoodard@kent.edu
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Women's Center hosts bra recycling drive Erin Zaranec Student Life Reporter The Office of Sustainability and the Women’s Center are hosting a bra recycling drive through Nov. 6. Bras can be donated in varying conditions. Those in good condition will be donated to local charities, and worn-out bras will be properly recycled. Any bras without tags attached must be washed before donation. “Clean, used bras that are donated to Kent State University’s Bra Recycling Drive are donated to Portage County Family and Community Services Clothing Center,” said Outreach and Recycling
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On Kent Police arrest 45 people over Halloween weekend The Kent City Police Department arrested 45 people over Halloween weekend for charges including trespassing, burglary, public intoxication, drug possession, prohibitions, assaults and domestic violence. A total of 28 people were charged with underage consumption over the weekend, said Lt. Michael Lewis of the Kent City Police Department. The Kent State Police Department made 13 arrests of its own. However, only three of those arrested were Kent State students. Read the full article on KentWired.com.
Cheers&Jeers Cheers to ... “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah’s sarcastic speech about police brutality, saying “phones down, don’t shoot.” Jeers to ... an election ad that ran for Houston by using the “bathroom myth” toward the trans community.
Technology is consuming our daily lives Matt Poe Columnist I have a favor to ask of you, dear reader, but first I will provide some backdrop for this column. A recent study conducted by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization which educates on navigating through the technological world for parents and children, found teens are spending on average nine hours a day using technology for enjoyment and leisure. The study also found that males prefer video games and females prefer more interactions on social media, neither of whichcome as not much of a surprise. That nine hours of day, however, is a surprise. Nine hours of the day spent on technology is an enormous amount of time, but it gets worse. That time does not factor in the time teens are using technology for school or work-related projects, which puts daily technological consumption anywhere from 12 to 18 hours per day. The study also found music and television still dominate daily technological consumption for teens and for adults. For this generation of teenagers, that is almost half of the entire day spent looking at some sort of screen just for entertainment purposes. I sound like an old man unwilling to embrace modern society, but the issue is much larger than that. American society has become addicted to technology. We are obsessed with having the newest, latest and most advanced technology and the bulk of our interactions are now conducted online. For the teens who these statistics relate to (and the bulk of adults who are guilty of gluttonous technological consumption) there is real human interaction being lost and it can have an effect on social interaction and personal growth. Technology addiction is, for many, not at the forefront of today’s major crises but it should be confronted far more often than we admit. The art of conversation and face-to-face interaction is, for lack of a better term, dying in today’s generation of teenagers and amongst many young adults as well. It is evident everywhere and it does not take much searching to find it on college campuses. Here is my favor I ask of you: next time you are somewhere on campus, such as The Hub or on a bus, notice the interactions of students and people around you. You will likely find large groups of people with their heads down, scrolling away on their iPhone or Android with minimal conversation. When conversation is engaged with someone, it is likely started by one person asking another if they have seen something on the Internet, followed by them showing the content on their phone. This won’t be the case with everyone but it goes unnoticed to most of us. I do not sit here high and mighty on my throne of judgement because I am guilty of it as well. However, recognition is the first step in this necessary process of limiting total technological takeover. Part two of the favor I ask is this: drop the technology and go outside. A great warm front has swept through the Midwest this week and it may be one of the last ones before the gloom and gray of winter sets in. Use it to enjoy some sort of outdoor activity, even if it is just a walk with a friend through campus. And if you’re inside, might I suggest that dreaded object known as a book? I had a phone break about a year ago and that week of constantly not having it glued to my hand was liberating. It shouldn’t take a broken $400 device to realize it. mpoe3@kent.edu
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He’s back
Jon Stewart extended his hand and flipped off retirement. Not really, but the the former “Daily Show” host did sign a four-year contract with HBO just in time for election coverage. While Stewart isn’t returning to Comedy Central, partnering with a new network to create short-form digital content means viewers can expect to receive high quality, hilarious content from two sources now. “Appearing on television 22 minutes a
night clearly broke me,” Stewart said in a press release. “I’m pretty sure I can produce a few minutes of content every now and again.” We’re content with this. Stewart is better than no Stewart, after all, even if it’s in shorter doses. We couldn’t imagine this election without you, Jon. The above editorial is a consensus opinion of The Kent Stater editorial board, whose names are listed above.
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FBI director claims viral videos increase crime Adri Montes Guest Columnist
Federal Bureau of Investigation director, James Comey, recently said at the University of Chicago Law School that the “era of viral videos” is largely to blame for recent spikes in violent crime across major U.S. cities. Comey claims, this “YouTube effect” has rendered police officers unable to effectively perform their duties out of fear that they will be portrayed as dangerous racists on camera. Comey stated there could be many other reasons as to why violent crime has increased but emphasized the presence of constant cellphone video coverage from civilians seemed most probable. Comey suggested that as a result of constant scrutiny from the public, officers feel under siege and are reluctant to leave their patrol cars, letting violent criminals roam the streets to ruin communities. Chicago Mayor, Rahm Emanuel echoes Comey’s remarks saying recent scrutiny against the police has intimidated officers and negatively impacted law enforcement. White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest responded in a briefing saying there’s no evidence supporting Comey’s statements. To some, Comey’s statements fuel the ongoing division between the police and their communities, specifically the black community, resulting in cautious and bias behavior on both ends. Furthermore, these divisions often force Americans to pick between defending the police or social movements like Black Lives Matter, which is not very helpful in regards to constructive
conversations about police brutality against predominantly unarmed black men. In Cleveland, violent crimes have increased from 2014, but experts attribute causes to increases in heroin trade, easy access to firearms, poverty and lack of opportunity. Mark Singer, a professor at Case Western Reserve University, and others point out that national homicide statistics have crept so low since the 1990s that recent upticks seem more reasonable than totals continuing to fall. The recent incident in South Carolina regarding a deputy who was filmed forcibly removing a 16-year-old student from her chair and throwing her across a classroom resulted in a Richland County Sheriff firing his deputy for excessive force. Unlike Comey, who thinks videos such as these are harmful to police officers, Sheriff Leon Lott encourages cellphone recordings and citizens policing the police. Constant cellphone recordings of police are certainly changing how police behave in public and perhaps this is more beneficial than detrimental. There is no data at the moment that suggests video coverage is harmful to how effective police officers perform their duties or keep violent crime low. In fact, the only thing video coverage does is hold police officers accountable in instances regarding police brutality against unarmed civilians, something Comey should embrace. Contact Adri Montes at montes.a.adri@ gmail.com
Justifying Planned Parenthood Lucas Misera Columnist Occasionally, news breaks from the government that sticks around for a while, and I’m left wondering how we possibly could still be on that specific topic. Planned Parenthood is one of those subjects, and Paul Ryan just brought it back to the forefront. In an interview with CNN, Paul Ryan new Speaker of the House mentioned that Planned Parenthood doesn’t deserve taxpayer funding, but recognizes how difficult actually defunding it will be. Before Congress thinks about making life more difficult for women across the country, consider this: 20 percent of Congress is comprised of women. Sure, it’s more than in previous years, but an overwhelming amount of men in the government are making rash decisions that directly affect women across the country, and it’s absurd. I see no reason as to why the government should regulate how women choose to lead their lives. Whether the topic is abortion, contraceptives or Planned Parenthood, something about Paul Ryan telling his constituents that Planned Parenthood deserves zero funding seems offensive. After scanning Politifact.com, a nonpartisan political fact-checking service, it appears as if much of what those against Planned Parenthood have to say is untrue. So what is Planned Parenthood, if we can’t trust legislators to give us an objective perspective on it? Planned Parenthood is far more than an “abortion clinic,” which its opposition seems to make it out to be. It’s a governmental service for women, supplying anything from aid in finding healthcare to information on self-confidence. Planned Parenthood is an advocate for women’s rights and urges women to seek medical care if needed. According to the website, the organization features “59 unique, locally governed affiliates” across the United States and approximately 700 health centers nationwide. Factually, Planned Parenthood is more than an abortion clinic. It’s one of the largest providers of health services to women that our nation has. So, can we please stop politicizing this issue? Considering this is the same Congress that grows frustrated when Obama “politicizes” gun control, it seems hypocritical to politicize the quality of life of millions of women across the United States. I find it hard to justify taking away easy access to healthcare at an ethical level. If people justify it on religious grounds, deeming certain healthcare provided by Planned Parenthood as immoral, then we need to remember power of individual choice. If one person genuinely believes that contraceptives are unacceptable, then we need to remember the next person may not have the same core beliefs. Planned Parenthood debates will be no different than those over gun control, immigration or taxes on the rich; there is no end in sight for this one. However, out of all of the topics that Congress finds itself split on, this one is baffling. Paul Ryan, do this country a favor: if you truly believe that defunding Planned Parenthood is unrealistic, move on before Congress becomes stagnant on yet another issue. lmisera@kent.edu
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Wrestling prepares for first dual Browns keep Joe Thomas at trade deadline meet at Eastern Michigan Scott Petrak The Chronicle-Telegram
Joe Thomas is still a member of the Cleveland Browns. The eight-time Pro Bowl left tackle, who’s played 8,443 straight snaps to start his career, was the subject of intense rumors as the 4 p.m. trade deadline approached, but a deal didn’t happen. In fact, the Browns didn’t make any moves despite rumors mentioning many of their marquee players. “In a general context, the trading deadline creates a lot of controversy and a lot of scuttlebutt that generally results in nothing,” general manager Ray Framer said in his first news conference since training camp. “Until something is imminent or a decision is made or a transaction in consummated, it’s all just fuel and fodder behind the scenes. “From my vantage point, we had some conversations and at the end of the day, they all reso-
nated in the same thing: nothing.” According to ESPN reports, the Browns and Broncos went to the wire discussing a potential trade for Thomas and it almost happened. One report had the Browns sending Thomas and a fourth-round draft pick in 2016 to the Broncos for their first- and second-round choices in 2016. Farmer wouldn’t say if a deal was close. Reporters in Denver said the price asked for by the Browns was “too steep.” “When you talk about the Browns, Joe Thomas is one of the first names you think of,” coach Mike Pettine said. “He’s one of the best players I’ve ever coached. He’s one of my favorite guys.” Center Alex Mack, also the subject of rumors, released a statement Monday saying he wouldn’t waive his no-trade clause because he wanted to finish the season with his teammates, coaches and Browns fans. He retains the right to opt out of his contract following the season. “The feeling is mutual. We love having him here,” Pettine said. “We don’t want to see him go.”
Alex Ledet / The Kent Stater Members of the Kent State wrestling team jog around the mats set up in Risman Plaza for the third annual outdoor wrestling practice Oct. 12, 2015.
Dan Armelli Sports Reporter The Kent State wrestling team will head into its first dual meet of the season with more of an emphasis on easing into the season. Flashes coach Jim Andrassy said this year, the team will be able to work its way into the schedule rather than having to face the best teams in the country. “Last year, I think we wrestled Ohio State, Michigan State, Illinois and maybe someone else within the first two weeks of the season,” he said. “Our guys just weren’t mature enough, and we just didn’t handle it well. From there, it was just like we never got healthy, and it just became a snowball effect. We had a lot of guys get injured.” Every team looks to stay healthy, but Andrassy emphasizes the desire to do so. The Flashes will start that way this season, with one important exception. “For the rest of the year,” Andrassy said, referring to junior heavyweight Mimmo Lytle’s injury. “He’s out as of right now. It’s a huge concern for me as a coach.” Lytle was one of four Kent State wrestlers to be named top four in his weight class in the MidAmerican Conference preseason poll. At the Clarion Open last Sunday, the Flashes had two heavyweight wrestlers participate, one being
sophomore Stephen Suglio, who made his debut in the weight class. Andrassy said nothing has been resolved as far as the heavyweights are concerned. “The reason we bumped Stephen up is we think (redshirt freshman Devin Nye) can be really good, he just needs experience as well,” Andrassy said. “Our plan with Devin was for him to be a two-year starter. Now all of a sudden, it’s his freshman year, and he’s starting. So it’s two years ahead of schedule as far as being a starter. So we bumped up Suglio because we know he has a lot of experience, he’s a really intelligent kid.” Andrassy noted that the first two duals of the season are ones that he thinks his team should be able to win. “I think there are matches where they are perfectly set-up...our third match, which is against Rider (University),” he said. “They’re ranked right near us in some of the polls; a few polls have them higher than us, a few polls have them right below us. We’re the same type of team. Then it’s going to come to matchups. We’re going to need some fifth-year seniors to come through.” One of those fifth-year seniors includes 149-pounder Mike DePalma. A two-time NCAA qualifier, DePalma is taking a patient approach to the beginning of the season. darmell1@kent.edu
Ed Suba Jr. / Akron Beacon Journal / MCT Cleveland quarterback Brandon Weeden, right, celebrates with offensive lineman Joe Thomas after he completed a 95-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to Josh Gordon against Jacksonville at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Cleveland, Ohio. The Jaguars defeated the Browns, 32-28.
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Today’s Birthday (11/04/15) Win together this year. Your friends are the aces up your sleeve. Consistency profits. Passionate possibilities spark (after 3/9). Thoughtful planning pays (after 3/23). A group project shifts (after 9/1). One game folds and another begins (after 9/16). Play. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 9. Today and tomorrow get especially busy. Work requires your personal touch. Discover and resolve a structural problem. Pull what you need out of storage. The action is behind the scenes. Learn the value of what you have.
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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 9. Let friends arouse your curiosity. The next two days are reserved for fun. Encourage creativity. Play around. Romance blossoms if lovingly tended. Practice your arts and magic. Follow the beat of the music and dance.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8. Your confidence and personal power expands today and tomorrow. With strength, you also gain options. Let your team know how they can help. Pay attention to a brilliant, yet bizarre, suggestion. Wait for a roadblock to clear.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 7. Your home and family require more attention. Fix up your place today and tomorrow. Get creative with color, form and line. You can get what you need without straining the budget. Prepare for an upcoming social event.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 5 The next two days are nice for laying low. Upgrade your equipment and organize your space. Prepare for a new project by closing up old ones. Stick close to home. Listen to someone who thinks differently than you.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is an 8. Things are getting clear over the next few days. You see a solution. Read, write and study. Issue press releases. Communicate with your networks. Re-supply locally. Meditate on what you want before speaking. Make long-range plans.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8. Enjoy a two-day party phase. Social activities and team projects go well today and tomorrow. A risk could pay off big. Ask for help to gather resources and talents. Stifle rebellious tendencies. Build a strong foundation together.
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