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ORANGE BARREL SEASON INTERSECTS FALL SEMESTER Projects extend into new school year; Summit Street down to one lane
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Thousands fill Risman Plaza to partake in annual BlastOff
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Houston floodwaters drop; Hurricane Harvey heads east
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Lil Uzi Vert to headline fall concert this October
Rachel Duthie Features Editor Lil Uzi Vert will come to campus Oct. 8 to headline this year’s fall concert. Uzi gained national attention in 2016 for his hit single “Money Longer,” along with his several mixtapes, including “Luv is Rage” and “The Perfect Luv Tape.” He also sings popular songs such as “XO
Tour Llif3” and “You Was Right.” Information about tickets for the show, which will be held at the M.A.C. Center, will be released next week. The lineup was announced Sunday at the end of BlastOff after several teases on Twitter from the Undergraduate Student Government. Contact Rachel Duthie at rduthie@kent.edu.
Lil Uzi Vert performs a medley at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. Chris Pizzello / Invision-AP
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Thousands of students fill Risman Plaza for BlastOff
Richie Schultz, a graduate student, holds on while riding a mechanical bull during BlastOff on Sunday. Carter Adams / The Kent Stater
Christian Thomas, a freshman music technology major, throws a frisbee during BlastOff on Sunday. Carter Adams / The Kent Stater
Austin Mariasy Photo Director Risman Plaza burst at the seams with thousands of students for the annual BlastOff event marking the start of the 2017-18 school year. Student organizations, ranging from political groups, the Dungeons and Dragons club and the Homecoming Court, set up booths to recruit new members. Students had the opportunity to explore and find a right fit for themselves. Contact Austin Mariasy at amariasy@kent.edu
Students explore Risman Plaza for BlastOff, going from table to table learning about different student organizations. Matthew Arnold / The Kent Stater
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Joseph Miralia, a junior criminology and justice studies major and president of the Dungeons and Dragons club, calls to students who filled Risman Plaza for BlastOff on Sunday. Mckenna Corson / The Kent Stater
Students play bubble soccer on Manchester Field during BlastOff on Sunday. Adriona Murphy / The Kent Stater
President Beverly Warren laughs with members of Kent State's 2017 Homecoming Court during BlastOff in Risman Plaza on Sunday. Austin Mariasy / The Kent Stater
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Houston floodwaters drop as Harvey heads east Nomaan Merchant and Juan Lozano Assoicated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Harvey's floodwaters started dropping across much of the Houston area and the sun peeked through thinning clouds Wednesday in the first glimmer of hope in days for the besieged city. But the crisis was far from over, with the storm doubling back toward land and battering communities near the Texas-Louisiana line. The confirmed death toll from the hurricane climbed to 21 after a woman's body was discovered afloat in Beaumont. Also, the bodies of six family members, including four children, were pulled from a van that had been swept off a Houston bridge into a bayou, and authorities were investigating 17 more deaths to determine whether they were storm-related. "Unfortunately, it seems that our worst thoughts are being realized," Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said after the van was found in 10 feet of muddy water. While conditions in Houston appeared to improve, the disaster took a turn for the worse east of the city, close to the Louisiana line. Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas, struggled with rising floodwaters and worked to evacuate residents after Harvey completed a U-turn and rolled ashore early Wednesday for the second time in six days, hitting southwestern Louisiana as a tropical storm with heavy rain and winds of 45 mph. For much of the rest of the Houston area, forecasters said the rain is pretty much over and the water is already back within its channels in some places. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the city's two major airports would reopen late in the afternoon. "We have good news," said Jeff Lindner, a meteorologist with the Harris County Flood Control District. "The water levels are going down." Nevertheless, many thousands of homes in and around the nation's fourth-largest city still were under water from the record-breaking deluge of 4 feet of rain and could stay that way for days or weeks.
Members of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries help rescue Mike Henry, right, and his partner Rosemarie Carpenter during flooding from Tropical Storm Harvey in Orange, Texas, on Wednesday. Gerald Herbert / Associated Press
Officials said 911 call centers in the Houston area were still getting more than 1,000 calls an hour from people seeking help. The Coast Guard said it was operating 21 helicopters and more than two dozen shallow-draft boats to help in the effort. About 10,000 more National Guard troops are being deployed to Texas, bringing the total to 24,000, Gov. Greg Abbot said. More than 1,000 homes were destroyed and close to 50,000 damaged, and over 32,000 people were in shelters across the state, emergency officials reported. Authorities expect the death toll to rise as the waters recede and bodies are found in cars and homes. The confirmed deaths from the storm include a man who tried to swim across a flooded road, a former football and track coach in suburban Houston and a woman who died after she and her young daughter were swept into a drainage canal in Beaumont. The child was rescued clinging to her dead mother, authorities said. About 195,000 people have filed for financial assistance, and about $35 million in direct
aid has been distributed — numbers expected to climb dramatically in the coming days and weeks, the chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said. "This is going to be an incredibly large disaster," Brock Long said in Washington. "We're not going to know the true cost for years to come. ... But it's going to be huge." Harvey itself was "spinning down" and expected to weaken sometime Wednesday into a tropical depression, meaning winds of 38 mph or less, National Hurricane Center meteorologist Dennis Feltgen said. Forecasters said the remnants of the hurricane will move from Louisiana into Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky in the next few days, with flooding possible in those states. "Once we get this thing inland during the day, it's the end of the beginning," Feltgen said. "Texas is going to get a chance to finally dry out as this system pulls out." Eugene Rideaux, a 42-year-old mechanic who showed up at evangelist Joel Osteen's Houston megachurch to sort donations for evacuees, welcomed the reprieve from the rain. He said he had not been able to work or do
much since the storm hit, so he was eager to get out of his dark house and help. "It's been so dark for days now, I'm just ready to see some light. Some sunshine. I'm tired of the darkness," Rideaux said. "But it's a tough city, and we're going to make this into a positive and come together." When Harvey paid its return visit to land overnight, it hit near Cameron, Louisiana, about 45 miles from Port Arthur. Port Arthur found itself increasingly isolated as floodwaters swamped most major roads out of the city and spilled into a storm shelter with about 100 people inside. Motiva Enterprises closed its Port Arthur refinery, the largest in the nation, because of flooding. Port Arthur Mayor Derrick Freeman posted on his Facebook page: "Our whole city is underwater right now but we are coming!" He urged residents to move to higher ground and avoid getting trapped in attics.
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Patching the holes: Kent construction Rachel Duthie and Maria DeBone Features Editor and TV2 Reporter Students returning to campus might notice something different about Kent — a lot of dirt. Dust from multiple building and road construction projects became commonplace this summer. Some students find themselves walking on dirt where sidewalks are still waiting to be completed along Summit Street. While Kent State's building projects are nearing completion, orange cones line streets still under construction. Here are some of the projects in and around Kent State.
Summit Street Wo r k c o n t i n u e d through the summer on Phase 2 of the Summit Street Improvement Project, including a larger intersection at South Lincoln Street and a reconfigured Kent Drive that is no longer a part of the main intersection. Heavy equipment is working to reduce the hill of Summit Hill and one eastbound lane is open. Some new sidewalks were installed with more to
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come. The newly constructed Summit Street will also include bike lanes and improved pedestrian access. Workers are installing the last below-ground water pipe before the road can be paved and finished, according to Kent’s Engiwneering Division. The project manager wasn’t available to comment on the duration of the project.
Work began for the new West Campus Center Drive Tuesday near Summit Street and the Schwartz Center, according to a press release. The project will align
Campus Drive to the Student Green and create one roundabout at the center of campus. As a result, some pedestrian pathways have been removed in the area.
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Taylor Hall After a year of renovations, the doors of Taylor Hall are open. According to the Office of the University Architect the project, which cost nearly $9 million, is the first major renovation to the building since it was built in 1967. It will house both the School of Communication Studies and the School of Visual Communication Design. The renovated facilities include a distance learning technology space, a conference room for teleconferencing and a large lecture hall.
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Tonkin Street will be under construction until midOctober. Workers are working to build a new street from the original court, according to Kent’s Engineering Division. The new street will be an
Damon Staples, of Canton, Ohio, works to lay pavement on East Summit Street on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017. Carter Adams / The Kent Stater One of the newly remodeled classrooms on the fourth floor of Taylor Hall on Monday. Jon Sepchinski / The Kent Stater
Integrated Sciences Building The three-year construction project on the new Integrated Sciences Building is complete. According to the Office of the University Architect the approximately $93 million dollar, 57,000-square-foot building connects Smith, Williams and Cunningham Halls on the campus’ Science Mall. The project is a part of the university’s effort to enhance its science programs campuswide, said Laura Leff, a professor of biological sciences and chair of the academic department.
“It really provides a modern space for instruction and allows us to introduce new technology to students,” Leff said. “It gives students a hands-on experience.” The improvements include new classrooms, instructional labs, research lab space and faculty offices for the departments of chemistry and biology. Thinking of future research, the building includes a 13,500-square-foot unfinished basement for potential developments within the program.
Students sit in a lounge area inside the newly renovated Intergrated Sciences Building in the Science Mall on Wednesday. Jon Sepchinski / The Kent Stater The front foyer of the newly renovated Integrated Sciences Building on Wednesday. Jon Sepchinski / The Kent Stater
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Jack Kopanski Break out the masking tape again, and tack on another slot to the infamous Cleveland Browns quarterback jersey that lists the starting quarterbacks the team has had since 1999. Twenty-six have come before DeShone Kizer, but he wants to put the negative stigma of being a quarterback in Cleveland to bed. One day after starting Cleveland’s third preseason game on Saturday, the team announced that Kizer had won the regular season starting job. He beat out veteran signal-caller Brock Osweiler, as well as incumbent Cody Kessler. To say Kizer “won” the job this preseason is a bit of an overstatement. He looked the best of the three quarterbacks in contention for the job, but as a rookie, his talent is still raw. If either Osweiler or Kessler performed to their potential, the job would very likely have been one of theirs. Yet, Kessler was an extreme disappointment from last season where he had flashes of potential. Osweiler was never anything more than a way to get a free second-round pick from the Texans in exchange for taking on his enormous contract, so expectations should have been immediately tempered. While the majority of Kizer’s snaps came against second- and third-team defenses, Coach Hue Jackson would’ve been a fool not to go with the rookie to start the season. Is he ready to go up against a juggernaut like Pittsburgh in Week 1? No. Will there be a learning curve? Definitely. Would you like fries with that? … Sorry, I caught a glimpse of Osweiler’s future. The most important thing that this organization and fanbase can do for Kizer is support him 100 percent. He should be allowed to be a rookie and make mistakes. Pulling him or booing him off the field after a three-interception game will destroy any confidence he’d garnered. I hate to break it to you fellow Browns fans, but we’re kind of the worst as far as wanting a rookie to be perfect from the get-go. He is working with a coach known for getting the best out of quarterbacks. If Hue trusts him, we need to let that pro-
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cess happen in its own time. If you had told me eight months ago this was how I would be talking about DeShone Kizer, I would have laughed you out of the building. Needless to say, he proved me and many others wrong, showing that he is ready and willing to do what he needs to do to become a starter in the NFL. Since he is the man for at least 2017, let him have the space and time he needs to become that “AFC North” quarterback that
Twenty-six have come before DeShone Kizer, but he wants to put the negative stigma of being a quarterback in Cleveland to bed.” – Jack Kopanski
10.1 Million Taylor Swift set the Spotify record for most times a song was listened to during one day, totaling over 10 million plays of her new single, “Look What You Made Me Do.”
#NFLTwitter proclaims him to be. Next year, if the front office decides that it’s best to move in a different direction, Cleveland has no shortage of draft picks to move around and get the man they want behind center. You see what’s going on here, Cleveland fans? This is what a proper rebuild looks like. Jack Kopanski is a general assigning editor. Contact him at jkopansk@kent.edu.
Cheers&Jeers Cheers to ... Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, who raised over $6 million as of Wednesday in donations for Hurricane Harvey flood victims through the website YouCaring.
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JOSEPH McGRELLIS’S VIEW
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It isn’t our place to diagnose Trump Nicholas Hunter It is not groundbreaking to say that President Donald Trump has shown a troubling penchant for inflammatory behavior. He has been erratic and unpredictable since before his campaign and, most recently, his back-and-forth statements on the incident in Charlottesville and vague, contradictory statements on the strategy for war in Afghanistan has enraged his detractors. This erratic behavior has led many in public office and media to question how fit Trump is to hold office. Specifically, many have taken the troubling route of questioning his mental health and whether he has any sort of mental illness that would make him unfit for his position. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a California Democrat, has presented a resolution to forcing Trump to undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine whether he is fit to serve. Lofgren cited the 25th Amendment, which states that if the president is found by the vice president and a majority of cabinet members or a majority of Congress to be unfit to serve as president he must turn over his duties to the vice president. Huffington Post published a piece by Michael Calderone, and he made a great point about this type of speculation, saying: “Political journalists are often loath to speculate or report on a politician’s mental state, since making diagnoses from afar — something most journalists are not even qualified to do up close — is fundamentally at odds with the confirmbefore-you-print ethos of reporting.” Calderone, however, followed that by giving a platform to mental health
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professional John Gartner – who has never sat down and spoken to Trump – who called him “a paranoid, psychopathic narcissist who is divorced from reality and lashes out impulsively at his imagined enemies,” in an interview with MSNBC. Andrew Sullivan, a contributor for New York Magazine with no qualifications to make a mental health diagnosis, said in his blog in regard to Trump’s mental and psychological health: “I know we’re not supposed to bring this up — but it is staring us brutally in the face.” Sullivan is obviously aware that he is breaching a subject that is taboo and politically incorrect in society, as do most people in the media who have been discussing the mental health of Trump. Without a doubt, it is the role of journalists to discuss and shed light on issues that are outside of the mainstream or that carry a negative stigma. But that is not what is happening here. Instead, these mentioned people, along with everyone else discussing the topic of whether Trump’s behavior is the result of some sort of mental disorder, are only reinforcing damaging and dangerous negative stereotypes of people with mental illness. Saying that Trump’s flip-flopping on issues and his inability to avoid aggressive confrontation is because “he’s got something going on” implies that people with mental illness are unable to control themselves and that they are dangerous and unstable. That’s simply not true. And this problem extends beyond people questioning Trump’s mental health: Keith Ablow wrote an op-ed for Fox News, where he states: “I have not personally examined President Trump.
But, I don’t need to.” It’s a troubling statement from someone who was a board-certified psychiatrist. Ablow went on to assert that, based on Trump’s lifetime accomplishments, there is no way he could have a mental illness. By doing this, he’s pushing the idea that people with mental illness are incapable of leading a normal life. Let me be clear: I don’t think that anyone making these assertions is aware of how harmful they are toward people with mental illness. Instead, I think it’s an attempt to explain away the mind-boggling behavior of Trump. An excellent column from Steven Reisner of Slate gets into the gritty details of mental illness and where the heart of this idea lies. This quote from Reisner sums it up perfectly: “When therapists call Trump crazy what they are really saying is that Trump lives in a reality that they don’t like and don’t understand.” The same, I believe, goes for every newsroom psychologist making an argument that Trump needs to be removed from office because he is mentally unfit to be president. In reality, it is simply a convenient scapegoat to avoid facing the reality that the man in the Oval Office is an indecisive, aggressive, inexperienced and xenophobic politician with no regard for anything except preserving his own power. Those aren’t symptoms of mental illness – just the traits of an ignorant, petulant man. Nicholas Hunter is an assigning editor. Contact him at nhunter6@kent.edu.
With a new semester once again upon us, I have found myself lumbering around campus and getting used to the new changes made in my absence. New dining choices are to be expected, and the HUB did not fail to deliver on that account. However, I must admit that I was surprised to see The Slice, something I consider to be a Kent State staple, replaced by Grazers. Though I initially lamented that I would never again taste such strange concoctions as a cheeseburger pizza, I was willing to give this new cuisine a go. While the chicken wrap I ordered was all right, it sure as hell wasn’t worth $10. This Grazers takeover is just another example of affordable dining options on campus giving way to more expensive, “healthier” alternatives, and these changes are happening everywhere you look. Even the humble Prentice Cafe has switched to a primarily gluten-free and vegetarian menu. Now, I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with that. I do think that we as a society need to focus on better eating habits. But, as it stands, the healthier options are also the more expensive options. Take the chicken wrap I had for lunch as an example: If I had decided to take the money I spent at Grazers and go to Taco Bell instead, I could have gotten ten potatoritos. While such a meal might not necessarily be the best choice for me or my digestive track, it’s the decision I would make if I had to make that $10 last. I might not be in such a predicament myself, but there are plenty of others who are; consider students who can’t afford the better meal plans or commuters trying to save some money. They are all affected by the rising price of eating on campus, and even those who are better off will eventually start to feel the squeeze. And it isn’t just the take-out places that are becoming more expensive. College staples like popcorn, chips, bread and microwave meals are all being replaced by less cost-effective options. You can’t even buy cream cheese anymore. Believe me, I checked every market for it. Even if you are not likely to struggle with these higher food prices, I would still recommend you contact Dining Services and speak out for those who will. You can call them at 330-672-2541 or email them at dining@kent.edu. Ask them to make sure affordable eating options remain on campus alongside the new, healthier options. Who knows, together we might just prevent a few skipped meals. Matthew Olienechak is a columnist. Contact him at molienec@kent.edu.
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Flashes square for tough contest in season opener Scott Lendak Sports Reporter In a tradition unlike any other, the Clemson Tigers will likely gather around Howard’s Rock and run down “The Hill” during perhaps the loudest entrance in college football. Kent State will come face-to-face with the defending national champions during the season opener on Saturday, Sept. 2 in South Carolina. Coach Paul Haynes is no stranger to misfortune and heartbreak after of a handful of injuries and catastrophes to past players. Now, less than a week before the Flashes travel to Clemson to take on the Tigers in the season opener, Haynes took a sudden medical leave of absence due to health concerns. While specifics about his condition have not been disclosed, Haynes announced that he expects to return to the team in two to three weeks. In his absence, offensive coordinator Don Treadwell will take over as head coach. Despite the uphill battle, Treadwell expressed reasons for optimism. “Because Coach Haynes has laid a tremendous foundation, expectation and day-to-day routine, we just have to keep moving in that direction,” Treadwell said at practice on Tuesday. “There will be a few things here and there that I’m sure he’ll communicate to me on, but we’ll be a small mouth piece on his behalf when he’s not here. He’s laid out everything we need to do.” Treadwell has been in this situation before. He was the offensive coordinator for Michigan State in 2010, and took over as interim head coach when Mark Dantonio was out after a heart attack. “Coach Haynes always reminds our young men to focus on the moment,” Treadwell said. “We’ve talked about that all through camp, and it should be no different in a larger stadium. We just have to stay true to what he’s already coached us.” Despite the alarming news concerning Kent State’s coach, there is still a game to be played. The Flashes still have an opportunity that many Mid-American Conference teams don’t
have, but senior cornerback Jerrell Foster said it’s just another game. “It’s the biggest stage there is,” Foster said. “But it doesn’t matter who we’re playing. We play everyone with the same mindset. If we execute, it doesn’t matter who we play against.” The Tigers may not intimidate Foster and the Flashes, but this is a very lopsided matchup on paper. Despite losing key weapons on the offensive side from last year, including Heisman runner-up quarterback Deshaun Watson and wide receiver Mike Williams, the Tigers return 13 starters, including four on the offensive line. Junior Christian Wilkins and sophomore Dexter Lawrence, both All-American candi-
Kent State offensive coordinator Don Treadwell coaches in his first practice as interim head coach. Austin Mariasy / The Kent Stater
dates, highlight the Tigers defensively at the nose tackle position. The Kent State offensive line will have its hands full, but sophomore running back Justin Rankin believes they are up to the task. “It’s all up to the offensive line,” Rankin said. “They are the heart and soul of this offense. If they block like I know they can, those yards will be easy for us. They have good guys, but we have good guys too.” Rankin stressed that the running backs also need to help the offensive line in pass protection. “We’ll have a really big role in pass protection,” Rankin said. “Our backs are really good at that. Besides the offensive line, the running backs are the second biggest factor in blocking. If we pick up all their blitzes, it’s going to be a
Kent State offensive coordinator Don Treadwell coaches the team in place of Paul Haynes, who has taken a medical leave of absence. Austin Mariasy / The Kent Stater
game for the books.” Although the Tigers lost two receivers to the NFL, they return three proven junior receivers in Hunter Renfrow, Ray-Ray McCloud and Deon Cain. The Flashes' two All-MAC senior cornerbacks Foster and Demetrius Monday look forward to the challenge. “It will be a great matchup and will make both teams better for future games,” Foster said. “It’s going to be a great competition. They have good competitors and so do we, so we’ll be ready.” Junior Kelly Bryant will get the start at quarterback for the Tigers. The dual-threat passer completed just 13 passes for 75 yards in his first two years with the team. “He’s the starting quarterback for a reason,” Foster said. “He’s very well-rounded, but he’s fairly new, so that could go a long way for us. We just have to execute in order to contain him.” For the Kent State offense, senior Nick Holley will start at quarterback and will try to build off a strong season a year ago. During this preseason, sophomore Mylik Mitchell injured his knee and will be out for the regular season. Earlier in the year, Haynes said that all quarterbacks would get a chance to play in the first few weeks. That won’t change. “It’s a day-to-day scenario,” Treadwell said. “All of our guys prepare to perform and anticipate going in the game. That way, when their number gets called, they’ll be ready. All the guys have had a good preseason camp and have earned an opportunity to do some things. Don’t be surprised to see some rotation going on.” Although he won’t be on the sideline, Haynes will certainly be there in spirit. “Coach Haynes will not be present physically, but as we all know, he will be there in spirit with us,” Treadwell said in a Mid-American Conference call with the media. “I’m sure he’ll be watching the game and critiquing it as we go.”
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Classifieds THE PLACE IS RAY’S RAY’S RAY’S RAY’S Hair Nails Waxing Evelyn Dickerson Hair Design 330-678-0262 RAY’S Happy Moose Streetsboro 9436 State Route 14 now hiring hostesses, servers, bartenders, cooks, dishwashers and food runners. Close to campus, part-time hours and great work environment. Apply online at happymoosebarandgrill.com or stop in to fill out an application.
Want to earn a paycheck by accompanying someone to: an amusement park; bowling; the movies; dinner; dances; and even sporting events? Come join our team and help make a difference in someone else’s life! No Experience Necessary with flexible schedules! Available positions in our Portage, Ashtabula, and Trumbull County areas, working with people with developmental disabilities. Position requirements: * Valid driver’s license; including current auto insurance * Acceptable driving record (less than 6 points); and background check (we fingerprint, as per State of Ohio Regulations) * High School Diploma or GED * Reliable vehicle (to be kept at site, during working hours)
We provide all necessary training, mileage reimbursement, paid time off (to all employees), loyalty bonuses and if eligible, health insurance, dental, vision, and 401K. We are a Drug Free Workplace and are in compliance with the EEOC. Salary is $9.25/ hour. For more information please contact Leeda Northeast Inc. preferred county office as follows: Portage County (330) 3251560, Ashtabula County (440) 964-3167, Trumbull County (330) 392-6006 Flytz Gymnastics, located in Cuyahoga Falls is hiring gymnastics instructors for their recreational gymnastics program. Should have knowledge of gymnastics. Position is part-time/ hourly. Please call John 330926-2900 and/or apply to flytzgym@gmail.com
For information about placing a Display ad please call our offices at 330-672-2586 or visit us at 205 Franklin Hall, Kent State University. Our office hours are from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
2 or 3 bedroom house and individual rooms for rent. Close to campus. Call 330-547-1212.
Lawn and Landscape. Green Oasis is hiring full and parttime positions. We are looking for dependable, energetic people who enjoy working outside. No experience necessary. Will train if needed. Please send resume to mygreenoasis@yahoo.com
Kent Garage Sale Aug. 31 & Sept. 1 8am-5 pm 711 Crain Ave. Books, set 8 V-tech cordless phones, glassware, kitchenware, some tools, framed items, much more. Cash only. Phone: (330) 673-1776
DOT GAME
Half house in Kent, 603 Franklin Ave. 3 bedroom, bath, living room, kitchen, front and back porch. side yard, parking. no pets. $395 per bedroom plus utilities. 330-697-7771.
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Gardener assistant needed. $10/ hr. Flexible hours. 330-203-3592.
Cellar 59 in Stow is Hiring Servers! Must be 21. Evenings & Weekends. Apply Online www. cellar59wine.com/jobs/
5 bedroom 2.5 bath. All appliances and washer/dryer. $400 a month/per person. All utilities and cable/internet included. 2 bedroom 1 bath $750+ See JLCASTO.COM 330-6887040
Classified ads can be placed by fax at (330) 672-4880, over the phone at (330) 672-2586 or by e-mail at ads@ksustudentmedia.com. If you fax or e-mail an ad, please be sure to include run dates, payment info and a way for us to contact you.
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16 The Kent Stater
Thursday, August 31, 2017