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Haynes to Take Medical Leave of Absence KENT, Ohio – Kent State University head coach Paul Haynes has taken a medical leave of absence from the Golden Flashes program. Haynes is expected to return to the team in two to three weeks. Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Don Treadwell will serve as interim head coach during Haynes’ time away. “We fully support head coach Paul Haynes during his leave,” said Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Haynes family as we look forward to his return to Kent State.” Kent State begins the season Sept. 2 at Clemson. The Flashes will make their home debut on Sept. 9 against Howard.
For those of you who are new to town, you might pick up this paper and think, “Huh, a college newspaper.” For those of you who are returning, you might think, “Huh, what the heck is this square paper that used to be a giant rectangle?” Because that’s what you’re probably thinking, right? The Kent Stater staff decided it was time for some changes, and we chose to switch over to a tabloid-style paper. We did this for many reasons, one being we wanted to acknowledge what our readers wanted — something easier to carry and more of a magazine design, especially with tone and style. Last year we printed the paper three times a week. This year, we are printing only two days a week — Monday and Thursday. The main reason for this is because we wanted to drive our readership online. That being said, we want to amp up our online coverage on KentWired, which will be more timely, more visual and more interactive. Our main goal is to provide news and information where it’s more convenient and accessible to you — our readers and viewers. The staff and I want to encourage you to interact with us. Not only can you view articles on KentWired, but you can also follow us on social media (@KentWired) or come into the newsroom to hang out. We are located in Franklin Hall, Room 240. You’ll most likely find us in a coffeecrazed state — I apologize in advance. Cheers to the semester and the Class of 2021. Lydia Taylor
Coach Paul Haynes reacts to a Bowling Green score during the Kent State vs. Bowling Green game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater
Henry Palattella Sports Reporter Paul Haynes has stepped down from his position as Kent State head football coach for “two to three weeks,” the university announced in a press release Sunday night. The university announced the change in a statement, calling it “a medical leave of absence.” The 48-year-old Haynes, who was entering his fifth season at the helm for the Flashes, amassed a record of 12-35 (8-23 Mid-American Conference) in his first four years. Haynes previously served as the
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defensive backs coach at Ohio State from 2005-10 before being bumped up to codefensive coordinator in 2011. He became the defensive coordinator at Arkansas in 2012. Haynes had previously coached at Kent State in 1999 and 2000, serving as the defensive backs coach and assistant head coach. Kent State football has not had a winning season since 2012. “We fully support head coach Paul Haynes during his leave,” Director of Athletics, Joel Nielsen, said in the release. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Haynes family as we look forward to his return to
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Correction: The number of students wounded during the May 4, 1970, anti-Vietnam War demonstrations at Kent State was incorrectly reported in The Kent Stater’s “Everything Kent” edition Aug. 23. The correct number is nine students.
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Greg Travis, 29, of North Canton, Ohio, poses for a portrait during the Akron Pride parade on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Carter Adams / The Kent Stater Members of Out Support march during the Akron Pride parade on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Carter Adams / The Kent Stater
Akron bursts with color during inaugural LGBTQ Pride festival Lyric Aquino Features Correspondent The streets of Akron were filled with color, laughter and smiles as members of the LGBTQ community and allies celebrated the city’s first Pride parade and festival Saturday at Hardesty Park. Kent State’s LGBTQ Student Center and Fushion Magazine were exhibitors at the event. Isaac Baez, a chair member of the Pride march, said he believes Pride
Rainbow flags lie in a parking lot waiting to be carried by those participating in the first-ever Akron Pride march in Akron, Ohio on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Austin Mariasy / The Kent Stater
is not only a celebration, but a justice and equality movement, as well. “Pride has history more of an equality march, more of a justice march,” he said. “It’s to demonstrate to the community that we do exist and there are many of us out here and we come in all different colors.” Baez signaled the start of the march with enthusiasm and happiness as crowds cheered and flashes of rainbow beads illuminated the pathway. Akron Mayor Daniel Horrigan volunteered to be the grand marshal at the Pride parade. For some members of the LGBTQ community, it brought a sense of connection and acceptance. “The city has done a lot for us, from the police, to the fire department, to getting the mayor to walk. They’ve been really helpful and supportive,” Baez said. The mayor expressed enthusiasm for the event, and said he hopes the community will come and represent the values of acceptance and love during Pride. “We need to show that we are a welcoming community for all
and this is just one example of that," Horrigan said. "We are a welcoming, loving community, and we want everyone to thrive.” Sara Booker, a senior human development studies major and chair of allied affairs for Kent Pride, attended the festivities and walked with the LGBTQ Student Center during the parade. “Recognizing the equality of everyone regardless of sexual orientation or identity is what we’re trying to do,” she said. Booker was dressed from head to toe in rainbows and had fairy wings that caught the eyes of many kids at the event. “There’s so much diversity,” Brooker said. “This event is family-oriented, and it makes me happy to see families and kids celebrating and attending.” Music and dancing filled the fairgrounds, from the Kidzone, to the ticket booths, to more than 100 vendors. However, some attendees were filled with the memories of intolerance as they tried to celebrate. The Rev. Kurt Wieser, 61, of
Norton, Ohio, remembers a time when people were less celebratory. “For me, growing up, Pride meant survival,” he said. “Way back in ‘71 when I first came out, I was 15. It meant survival to me. I could see older people around me who had made it and who are successful.” Although he remembers dark times, Rev. Wieser chooses to focus on the positivity radiating from the city of Akron and the community. “Today, it’s about the community, bringing people together and helping young members of the LGBTQ community who are trying to come out," Wieser said. The mayor said he believes Pride festivities and the celebration of the LGBTQ community are long overdue, and hopes that this will bring people closer and have a tighter sense of community and belonging. “Pride pushes us to be better," Horrigan said. "We were pushed in the right direction. I want people to say this is just not my city, this is just not where I live, this is my home and my community." Contact Lyric Aquino at laquino@ kent.edu
Eric Green performs with other members of Flaggots Ohio before the first-ever Akron Pride march on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Flaggots Ohio is a colorguard ensemble that attends Pride events all over the country. Austin Mariasy / The Kent Stater
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Movers and Groovers students wait for freshmen to arrive to help them move in to their dorms on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017. Jon Sepchinski / The Kent Stater
Students move and groove into new campus homes Jack Kopanski General Assignment Editor For freshman McDaniel Hartranft, the redshirt volunteers helping her move into her dorm made the transition to college a little bit easier. “For me, I’m outgoing when other people are outgoing … but I just didn’t know what to expect when I got here,” said Hartranft, a journalism major. “So for them to be like, ‘Hey we like your outfit, we’re happy you’re here,’ that made me so much more confident in the fact that I can do this.” Hartranft spoke in reference to the estimated 900 Movers and Groovers who carried boxes, laundry and students’ things into their new homes. The volunteers remained available to any student coming to campus throughout freshmen move-in day, the Thursday before classes. The group, which began in the 1970s, is also a prime source of information for new students and encourages them to ask questions. Nicolette Davis, a senior public health major and Mover and Groover, said every freshman has questions, but “they’re probably too afraid to ask.” She encouraged fellow volunteers to “let them know every question is not stupid,” and that students shouldn’t be afraid to ask. While move-in day comes with its fair
share of nerves, it was also filled with excitement. Seeing those new students was one thing first-time Moover and Groover Kelsey Smith enjoyed most. “Seeing all the new people and seeing them very excited about moving in is fun,” said Smith, a junior nursing major. “You take a lot away from it; you’re helping out and you were in this place before, so you know how people are feeling. Nervous moving in, wanting to meet new people and it’s nice to have the help.” Residence Services Executive Director Jill Jenkins said this is exactly what the group is for. She emphasized how excited she sees parents get when they see Movers and Groovers. “It’s well received,” Jenkins said. “It’s a great way to welcome students to Kent State and for them to get to meet students that are already here.” Many Movers and Groovers encourage incoming freshmen to get involved and enjoy their time on campus. “Take everything in,” Abbie Schnably, a senior exercise science major and Mover and Groover, said. “Don’t think about what’s going to happen next. Take a moment, just look around, see what’s going on because you’re gonna miss this.” Contact Jack Kopanski at jkopansk@kent.edu
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KENT 2017:
What to expect in the city's growing downtown
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You’re growing up so fast, Kent. Not only has the city improved significantly since the Great Recession, but it has acquired a mass amount of wealth, too. In the past five years, the university population has increased, leading to more jobs and a rapid demand for goods and services. The unemployment rate is half what it used to be, dropping from 8.8 percent in 2010 to 4.3 percent last year. What sets Kent apart from other surrounding cities is there has been a $125 million investment in order to redevelop downtown. “It has helped make Kent a regional destination for dining and entertainment, and is bringing customers and their spending dollars from out of town,” said Tom Wilke, the economic development director of Kent. This semester, Kent will see a slew of new restaurants, stores and renovated spaces in the downtown area.
the fourth opening. Wang said the university was the main draw for selecting Kent as the location for the new restaurant. Though the owners were originally scouting University Plaza for their storefront, they are now moving into the store space on the corner of Main Street and Water Street. Wilke said that the building’s owner, Bill Arthur, recruited the tenants himself. Pacific East will be the third Asian restaurant in Kent, which includes Newdle Bar and the soon-to-be opened Kenko, which will serve sushi and teriyaki. The restaurant's exact opening date is still undetermined, but Wang said there are hopes for a September debut. “They’re still working through the process; they’ve got a couple of challenging aspects to the design because it’s such an old building, and it’s never been a restaurant before,” Wilke said. “They’re looking to run some ductwork up the outside of the building, and part of the architectural review board is to look at anything that affects the appearances of buildings in downtown Kent.”
Pacific East Restaurant The now-empty building once occupied by Smokin’ Tattooz in downtown Kent is on track to become the new location of Pacific East, a Japanese and Malaysian restaurant. “What I think is there’s no such type of restaurant like the Pacific East in Kent so far," said Huaqing Wang, one of the owners of the new location. Pacific East has locations in Cleveland Heights and Woodmere, as well as a spin-off restaurant under the same ownership, Pacific Grill in South Euclid, making Kent's location
Kent City Hall After selling its previous property for development in the downtown project, the city of Kent is looking to build a new City Hall. “As soon as the police department moves out, we’ll have that area where that building is located because it’ll be taken down,” said Melanie Baker, the public service director in Kent. “That’s where the new administration building town hall will be located.” Baker sent out requests to several architectural firms to complete the project for the city,
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including design work and construction. The process for narrowing down potential options and then choosing a firm is underway. “We’ve done a preliminary space analysis, so if everybody were to move into this building, how much space would we need. ... They haven’t really gotten down to exactly who all will be in that building specifically. They have some ideas,” Baker said. “So we are not to that point other than we know that we will have a council chambers — obviously the mayor and council will be located in this facility. ... What other departments will end up coming down and sitting in this same complex is yet to be determined.” Most administration for Kent, including the mayor and city council, the city manager and the health department, are located in separate buildings across the city. The effect on their productivity by combining them into one location, though, is the "million-dollar question," Baker said. She added that the “facility and function” side of things is also being taken into account. Baker estimated about a year of time to complete designs and plans, with construction projected for mid to late next year. Baker said residents should expect it to open in 2020. Treno Ristorante Taking over the former Pufferbelly location, Treno Ristorante is set to be the city’s destination for high-end Italian cusine. What he considers will be the "date-night location for students," co-owner Ronald Burbick, who is responsible for creating other Kent businesses like Acorn Alley and Franklin Hotel Bar, said he's wanted to open this
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The dining room of Treno Ristorante (formerly Pufferbelly) under construction on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017. Treno is scheduled to open in mid-September, and will be an authentic Italian restaurant. Carter Adams / The Kent Stater
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The new Kent police station under construction on the corner of Depyster Street and Haymaker Street. Carter Adams / The Kent Stater
Brightly colored candies fill displays at Sugar Rush, a new candy shop in downtown Kent, on Friday, Aug.25, 2017. Carter Adams / The Kent Stater
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restaurant in Kent for a while. “There is no authentic Italian food in this area. There is americanized Italian, but nothing truly authentic,” he said. “Through my travels abroad, ... I understand how this food is made.” Menu items will range from $13 to $40 in price. It will include classics like meatball subs, pasta and homemade lasagna all made from scratch. Treno, which is Italian for “train," will keep the rustic, brick-walled theme of a true Italian eatery, while also keeping the history of Kent’s train system. “The walls will be covered in my personal collections of old Kent history,” Burbick said. The opening was originally set for January, but due to unforeseen mechanical and plumbing problems, opening has been delayed until mid-September. Kent Police Station According to a couple of Kent police officers, a new station is long overdue. “Every time we looked at the options (of a new police building), it always came to building new,” said Support Services Captain Jayme Cole of the Kent Police. “It was just falling apart.” Riddled with decaying mechanical systems, the over 90-year-old Kent police station is being replaced by a new, “modern” station on East College Avenue. The estimated $18 million project will be a slightly bigger version of the last station, with more public offices, a bigger jail and a better interior layout. “The last building was originally a fire station, so right off the bat it wasn’t designed for
police,” Cole said. “Now it is designed to be for police, and will serve the public better.” Sugar Rush Sugar Rush, the newest establishment to open within the Kent Central Gateway, is every candy-lovers' dream. Elizabeth and Ben Woods, owners and Kent State graduates, were walking through the downtown area last year when they thought of opening a candy store. “There was just a lot of energy here, a lot of people walking around and having fun,” Elizabeth said. “We thought, especially with all the college students, that this would be the best place.” The walls are covered with shelves full of candy, ranging from chocolate bars to jawbreakers to every color of M&M's one can imagine. What’s unique is that not all the candy is from America. Much of it comes from different countries like China and Germany. “It’s one of the things we really wanted to bring to Kent,” Ben said. “There are a lot of stores that sell candy, but there are not a lot that sell the mix that we have, from all different cultures around the world.” Students have the option of buying premade or self-made candy boxes that they can ship to any on-campus location free of charge. Aside from sweet snacks, Sugar Rush also sells a variety of speciality sodas from all different parts of the nation, including local vendors from Akron. Contact Rachel Duthie at rduthie@kent.edu. Contact Cameron Gorman at cgorman2@kent.edu.
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Opinion
SUBMISSIONS: The Stater hopes to encourage lively debate about the issues of the day on the Opinion Page. Opinions on this page are the authors’ and not necessarily endorsed by the Stater or its editors. Readers are encouraged to participate through letters to the editor (email them to lmisera@kent.edu) and guest columns. Submissions become property of the Stater and are subject to editing without notice.
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Rejecting hatred is not difficult Maddie Newingham We cannot be silent to oppression and discrimination. I am saddened to start the year off sharing a column so sullen, but I feel that it’s necessary. Standing on the right side of history will always and forever be the side of justice and equality. There is undoubtedly a moral high ground in the pursuit of racial justice. What we saw in Charlottesville — the Nazis and white supremacists, the alt-right, the All Lives Matter or White Lives Matter — is a return to separate-but-equal without the nominative. As a university, we must focus on our campus climate to ensure inclusion at our home. We must reject the hate that stems from fear. We must denounce those who cannot unequivocally disavow hatred in any form. We must stand with our diverse community to get through these times. We cannot erase the struggle hundreds of thousands of people went though barely half a century ago. To suggest the Black Lives movement is unworthy or invalid, undermines the brutal violence we have yet to talk about as a nation. Black Lives Matter says, “Hey, black people are dying in the streets at the hands of those under oath to protect us at disproportionate numbers. We should stop doing that.” White Lives Matter or All Lives Matter are not the same because they are claiming that white people are facing ethnic cleansing. White Lives Matter says, “Hey, I am a racist, and I do not like black people.” You simply cannot equate a group being prejudiced against with the group doing it, and I encourage our student body to re-evaluate its fears. Diversity makes us stronger, smarter and bolder. I encourage our student body to move past our comfort zones and to stand with each other, rather
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Our View: Building a better Stater Editoral Board As students enter a new fall semester with hopes of building upon the spring, so does The Kent Stater. Named the best collegiate daily newspaper in Ohio, the staff of the Stater knows there’s a lot to be proud of – but, as any organization knows, ambition and the will to improve is a necessity. There will be differences obvious to readers: The Stater’s new tabloidstyle format, headlines with more “pop” and a focus on college-centric stories should captivate our audience. Yet, significant change will be driven by alterations unbeknownst to readers: adjustments behind the scenes that determine the success of the Stater.
The “Our View” section, typically comprised of editors from the Stater staff, is a feature of the paper in need of an update. At training meetings leading up to the first production night for Fall 2017, we recognized one distinctive, glaring weakness of the Stater: diversity. While the staff has a long way to go regarding diversity, ensuring that the editorial board for the “Our View” section appropriately represents the wealth of races, ethnicities and backgrounds boasted by Kent State is an important step. Moving forward, the Stater hopes that this section is a voice for the university, an opportunity to enact change in a unified manner that adequately addresses concerns of every
Opinion Editor: Lucas Misera Managing Editor: Jenna Kuczkowski Sports Editor: Henry Palattella than against. We cannot afford the racial war to divide our community. Under Brown v. Board, the court affirmed, “Segregation of white and colored children in public schools has a detrimental effect upon the colored children. The impact is greater when it has the sanction of the law, for the policy of separating the races is usually interpreted as denoting the inferiority of the negro group. A sense of inferiority affects the motivation of a child to learn.” We still have not seen this completely rolled out in our communities. Our courts ruled on racial injustice in 1954, and it
As a university, we must focus on our campus climate to ensure inclusion at our home. – Maddie Newingham
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student on campus. So, though our current editorial staff is temporarily only a select few editors from the Stater, our organization aims to soon reach out beyond student media to a multitude of diverse groups in hopes of creating a section of our newspaper effectively which allows Kent State’s students opportunities to confront pressing matters at the university concurrently. As the Stater strives to make this year better than the last, our improvements would be all for naught if our efforts did not work simultaneously toward the betterment of Kent State. This column is the consensus opinion of The Kent Stater editorial board, whose names are listed below.
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seems as if we have made very nominal progress. White supremacists are emboldened by a president who cannot denounce hatred and racial discrimination in its purest form, but they are also afraid of our progression. Take the time to extend a hand and meet new people this year. If our president cannot encourage unity, then we must set the example. Contact Maddie Newingham at mnewing2@kent.edu.
Cheers&Jeers Cheers to ... classes starting and students returning for the Fall 2017 semester.
Jeers to ... territorialism. Two wild turkeys in Stamford, New York have terrorized the neighborhood’s residents for nearly three years, and locals have declared it a “public safety issue.”
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JOSEPH McGRELLIS’S VIEW
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Back-to-school tips: Prioritize health, sleep right, exercise Mica Pflug One of the most important parts of getting into the swing of things in college is developing a routine for your daily personal care. One thing you can do to help with this includes establishing healthy habits that become easy tasks to complete. Another thing you can do is develop rewarding practices, such as getting enough sleep, eating healthy and finding exercises that you enjoy. Sleeping right is one of the most important things you can do for your physical health. It’s exciting to be back to college with the temptations of fun and late nights full of sweaty basements or sweaty boyfriends. The start of the school year makes establishing a sleep schedule difficult if
you’re not actively planning it. Try to keep track of your sleep cycles and shoot for approximately eight hours each night. Eating right is another tough habit to establish, especially when the freedoms of college life include 4 a.m. mozzarella sticks that no one will dissuade you from eating. Having a meal plan often times causes you to lose the concept of money itself, which makes it crazy easy to justify those late night snacks and super greasy but fast meals. Try, try, try to keep an eye on what you eat, because that freshman 15 will sneak up on you — I promise. Lastly, finding an exercise routine that you like will help with your overall physical and mental health on a day-today basis.
Personally, I found a recent interest in different types of yoga, which is awesome for flexibility, muscle strength training and for a sense of general peace of mind. And who doesn’t need that? Finding some kind of workout that both fits your needs and is enjoyable will make your daily routines much more beneficial to your overall personal health. College is a fun and exciting time for everyone with newfound freedoms, independence and responsibilities. Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can remember to do. If you don’t, it’s unlikely that someone else will do it for you. Be there for yourself and you’ll be eternally grateful in the long run. Contact Mica Pflug at mpflug2@kent.edu.
In what might be the most surprising trade in sports since P.K. Subban was traded for Shea Weber (fellow NHL fans know what I mean), Kyrie Irving — for a brief moment, at least — was traded from the Cavaliers in exchange for Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas, the team that viewed him as the successor to Lebron James when they drafted him in 2011. That trade has since been rendered voidable after concerns arose in regards to Thomas’ hip. If the trade did go through (which could be pending on additional assets from the Celtics), it would not shock many. Irving’s trade demand from July, reportedly due to his desire to escape Lebron James’ shadow, left many expecting the former Duke standout to be moved this summer. Yet, the move to the Celtics shocked fans because of where Irving was traded to. The Celtics, seen as potentially the Cavaliers’ only competition in the Eastern Conference, sent Thomas, along with Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and a first-round draft pick, for Irving. Should the trade go through, the Celtics will be rewarded with a great role model on and off the court. On the other hand, Cavs fans lambasting Irving as a “selfish” player should instead fondly remember his illustrious, albeit short, time in Cleveland. His six seasons in a Cavalier uniform were a success, and the fanbase should embrace that. A list of Irving’s accomplishments include an NBA title, a Rookie of the Year award, four All-Star Game appearances (one of which he won the game MVP for) and an NBA Finalsclinching, three-point shot during game 7 against the Golden State Warriors two years ago. On top of the playoff runs, the accolades and the flashy highlights, Irving embraced a city whose athletes tend to want to immediately leave town. He engages in charity work, donating his time and resources to UNICEF, as well as the Ohio chapter of Best Buddies International, a charity that aids people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He has been respectful to the media that covers the Cavaliers, both locally and nationally. Irving also showed support to the other sports teams in Cleveland, illustrated by his constant attendance to Indians games. The fanbase seems to be taking it as well as it should be; there are no viral YouTube videos of fans burning his jersey or commonly-shared Facebook posts calling him a traitor. This is a sharp contrast to the last time a Cavalier superstar left the team. However, I believe most of the fanbase has learned from those mistakes and agree with my view that Kyrie has given the team and the city more than they could have asked for. The first game of the upcoming Cavs season is a home game against Irving’s Celtics. Hopefully, when his name is announced, the fans cheer as loud as they can. In time, perhaps Irving’s jersey will be immortalized and hung from the rafters to remember a special player’s time in Cleveland. He deserves it. Contact Drew Taylor at dtaylo78@kent.edu.
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Sports SPORTS EDITOR: HENRY PALATTELLA (HPALATTE@KENT.EDU)
Flashes lose to New Mexico, bounce back against Omaha in Cyclone Invitational Scott Lendak Sports Reporter
Kent State University President Beverly Warren and Kent State alumnus and current New England Patriots player Julian Edelman get ready to start the Kent State Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. Edelman returned to his alma mater to take part in the Homecoming parade as Grand Marshal. Brooke Forrest / The Kent Stater
Former Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman tears ACL, out for year Henry Palattella Sports Editor Julian Edelman, New England Patriots wide receiver and former Kent State quarterback, suffered a non-contact leg injury during New England's preseason game against the Detroit Lions Friday, which resulted in a complete tear of the ACL in his right knee, as first reported by Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Edelman made a catch down the middle of the field and cut upfield before landing awkwardly on his right leg and crumbling to the turf.
Edelman, who recorded a career-high 1,106 receiving yards and three touchdowns last year, has won two Super Bowl rings with the Patriots, and arguably had the play of the year in last year's Super Bowl when he made a fingertip catch that kept the Patriots' rally alive. Edelman spent three years as quarterback for Kent State, where he totaled 4,997 yards and 30 touchdowns through the air. Edelman signed a two-year, $11 million contract extension this past offseason with the Patriots. Contact Henry Palattella at hpalatte@kent.edu
The Kent State volleyball team traveled to Ames, Iowa, on Friday with hopes of starting the season with a victory against the Iowa State Cyclones. The Flashes stumbled in their first set and never recovered, eventually falling 3-0 (19-25, 23-25, 18-25) to the Cyclones. “I think we battled tonight, but it wasn’t enough,” Coach Don Gromala said. “We weren’t able to sustain a high level of play for long stretches.” The Cyclones featured four All-Big 12 players in their front row, but the Flashes were able to hold them to a .182 hitting percentage. Kent State was unable to capitalize as the Cyclones held them to a .080 hitting percentage. Senior Challen Geraghty led the way for the Flashes with 16 digs to extend her streak of 60 consecutive matches with double-digit figures. Sophomore Myla King led the team with five blocks. Despite losing the first two sets, Gromala was pleased with the team’s effort. “I'm really proud of how we responded after that first set,” Gromala said. “We were able to hold off multiple runs during the second set, but just didn't find a way to side out late during those crucial moments.” In the final set, the Flashes were down 18-20 before the Cyclones went on a 5-0 run to end the match. Despite the loss, the Flashes showed defensive strength when they held Iowa State All-American Jess Schaben to just five kills with six errors on 25 swings. The Flashes had some individual standouts, who are moving up in the record books. Senior Kelsey Bittinger recorded 10 kills in the loss, moving her to ninth place on Kent State’s top career kills list. Senior Brittney Jakscht also put her name in the record books, as she chipped in 22 assists, which moved her into tenth on Kent State’s top career assists list. “Our game plan going in was to key on their outsides because we knew they were both returning and are players who can terminate the ball, whether it's a good pass or bad pass," Gromala noted. "We just didn't make enough adjustments to slow down their middles and rest side, who are big, physical kids.” On Saturday, during the first match against New Mexico, the Flashes fell to the Lobos, 3-0 (23-25, 18-25, 22-25) in a match that had 26 ties and 10 lead changes. Senior Heather Younkin and Bittinger combined for a .339 hitting percentage with 26 kills. Though Kent State’s offense improved from Friday, their defense wasn’t up to par. The Flashes allowed the Lobos to hit .284 and have 48 kills. Following a 20-20 tie in the first set, the Lobos
Then-freshman Claire Tulisiak races to bump the ball against Central Michigan University on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State won, 3-0. Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater
had four straight kills and didn’t look back. After New Mexico dominated the second set, the Flashes fought back in the third, which featured 10 ties. Kent State took an 18-14 lead before New Mexico went on an 11-4 run to close out the Flashes. Geraghty led the floor defense with a match-high 18 digs. Freshman Natalie Tagala paced the offense with 18 assists. During the second match, Kent State swept Omaha 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-21) for its first win of the year. The first set proved to be the Flashes’ best offensive set of the season. They finished with 16 kills and four errors on 37 attempts with a .324 hitting percentage. Bittinger had a match-high 18 kills with a .429 hitting percentage. She added 10 digs for her first double-double of the year. Younkin recorded 11 kills for the first time this year with sophomore Ashley Makruski adding a career-high eight kills. Tagala received her first career double-double with 35 assists and 10 digs. She also led all players with three aces. Geraghty had a season-high with 30 digs. Next weekend, the Flashes (1-2) will be on the road competing in the Cardinal Classic in Louisville, Kentucky against Illinois, Western Kentucky and Louisville. Contact Scott Lendak at slendak@kent.edu
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