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Democrats debate in Columbus for governor nomination Andrew Keiper Enterprise Editor Democrats hoping to land a coveted nomination for governor took the stage in Columbus Sunday night to hash out the nuances of their platforms and the ways they differ from their Republican counterparts. Four hopefuls took part in the hour-long debate moderated by WBNS-10TV’s Scott Light. The quartet answered questions submitted by Ohioans on issues like tax reform, jobs, health care and the opiate epidemic. They were similarly aligned on issues like Medicaid expansion and access to birth control, only differing in rhetoric. Among the candidates currently holding office in Ohio were Sen. Joe Schiavoni of Boardman and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley. Schiavoni often touted his jobs and infrastructure plan, which he said will strengthen the labor industry by rebuilding roads, bridges and underground infrastructure while training skilled workers and helping support small businesses. Whaley focused heavily on the opioid epidemic, which has become a pillar of her campaign. She said her time as mayor has helped her understand the needs of everyday Ohioans. Former Air Force veteran Connie Pillich drew on her military and state legislative experience as signs of her leadership. She served as a state representative for about five years, after foregoing her seat in an unsuccessful bid for treasurer in 2014. Betty Sutton is a Barberton native who served as a U.S. Representative until 2013 when she lost a re-election bid to Republican Jim Renacci, who is also running for governor. She said her experience in national politics has groomed her for the governor’s mansion. The first issue broached by the candidates was the use of data and analytics in combatting the opioid epidemic. Whaley was the first to respond, and she said she’s pushed for better transparency and data from the state before pivoting to Dayton’s lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies. Her response was pushed back on by Schiavoni, who highlighted legislation he
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introduced that would provide immediate rehabilitation and relief to the public. “Suing the drug companies is all well and good, but it’ll take years and years,” Schiavoni said. “It’s about putting out a real plan that’ll help real people today.” Sutton, like her colleagues on the stage, agreed lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies and education are good measures for addiction prevention. She took a unique track, however, in promoting a jobs program as a solution to the epidemic. “Nothing stops the needle like a job,” Sutton said. Pillich similarly agreed with the other candidates, but in addition to education and prevention, called for a hard-line stance against drug dealers and increased funding to police and first responders. When she was asked about Medicaid expansion, she said she would strengthen the program to improve access for rural Ohioans and veterans. She also supports a public option, which would allow citizens to choose the health care they want to buy into, including insurance available to elected officials. “If it’s good enough for the politicians, it’s good enough for the people,” Pillich said. Schiavoni said as governor he would fight for federal investment into Ohio’s health care and ensure the state acted as an example for the proper ways to use that funding. Whaley discussed how hospitals acted as job engines in rural communities and promised to use Medicaid expansion to further that growth. The candidates also grappled with issues of access and affordability of birth control. Sutton said she would “lead the march” against efforts by Republicans to infringe upon women’s rights. Pillich talked about her experience as a patient of Planned Parenthood as a young mother and her support of the organization as a politician. Whaley pledged as governor she would ensure the Department of Health would have a doctor as the head of the organization. Schiavoni touted his record in the Senate as a supporter of Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio and similarly vowed to veto any attempts to step on
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Halloween arrests fall after police prevention efforts Madison MacArthur Safety Reporter Kent City and University Police saw less arrests during this year's Halloween celebration compared to previous years. “Kent Halloween” is celebrated annually on the Saturday closest to Halloween. There were only 23 arrests on Saturday night compared to 38 arrests in 2016 and 45 arrests in 2015, said Lieutenant Mike Lewis of Kent City Police. This drop in arrests is due to Kent City Police and Kent State University working together to raise awareness about Halloween festivities, Lewis said. “There has been a transition over the years from preparation or reaction to prevention,” Lewis said. “I believe that is the reason for our success.” Of the arrests, 14 were for alcohol prohibitions, which includes underage possession, consumption or being under the influence in a public place. No juvenile arrests were made during this Halloween’s celebration, Lewis said. Another six arrests were for disorderly conduct by intoxication, along with three other arrests for obstructing official business. “There was not one visible fraternity party on E. Main Street or University Drive,” Lewis said. “By removing those house parties, closing off the parking lots and keeping people moving, there was nowhere to go for people who had bad intentions.” In total, there were 49 calls placed Saturday night, but no injuries occurred during the responses. Fire and EMS received a total of 10 calls for the night. Kent City Police teamed up with numerous departments including Aurora, University Police, Brimfield, Stow and Metro SWAT. University Police issued 11 total summons or citations, said Tricia Knoles, the community resource officer for the department. Of those, eight had to do with alcohol, two for marijuana and the other for disorderly conduct. “I think what contributed to a successful Halloween was just the collaboration of everybody and the students, fraternities, sororities,” Knoles said.
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Officers stand on the corner of S. Water Street and E. Erie Street downtown during Kent Halloween Saturday. Jenna Kuczkowski / The Kent Stater
Knoles believes the united efforts of Undergraduate Student Government (USG), Office of Student Conduct, Mayor Jerry Fiala among other Kent officials and both Kent City and Kent State University Police are to be credited for the successful evening. “They all went around the neighborhoods canvassing and talking to people,” Knoles said. “Along with several Halloween alcohol presentations put on by myself, Lt. Lewis and other officers that were requested to talk about Halloween and alcohol awareness.” Knoles and Lewis thank Kent State students as they were a major factor in the drop of arrests. “The Kent State students, especially fraternities, influence how things will go on Halloween, Fake Patty's Day, Homecoming and spring parties,” Lewis said. “They did the right thing on Saturday, and we appreciate their help in keeping order.”
There has been a transition over the years from preparation or reaction to prevention. I believe that is the reason for our success.”
– Mike Lewis Lieutenant of Kent City Police
Contact Madison MacArthur at mmacarth@kent.edu.
Kent Police officers patrol the street outside of Water Street Tavern downtown during Kent Halloween Saturday. Jenna Kuczkowski / The Kent Stater
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Getting educated on the issues Carlyle Addy Student Politics Reporter
On Tuesday, voters in Kent will head to the polls to vote on issues for both the city and the state. On the state level, the highly publicized Issues 1 and 2 talk about crime victim rights and drug price standards, respectively. Local Issues 8 and 9 deal with a bond issue to potentially build a new recreation center and the possibility of naming Kent a sanctuary city. Contact Carlyle Addy at caddy@kent.edu.
Issue 1
Issue 2
(Ohio) – Crime Victim Rights Initiative
(Ohio) – Drug Price Standards Initiative
Issue 1 is designed to lay out the rights of crime victims more clearly. It would repeal and replace Ohio’s Amendment 2, which passed in 1994. The original law requires that victims of crimes be treated with “fairness, dignity and respect” in the justice system, and requires that they be granted information about their case and reasonable protection from the perpetrator. The language of Issue 1 is more specific, adds a right to privacy, restitution and notice upon release of the accused perpetrator. The issue is a version of Marsy’s Law, which is designed to protect victims of crimes. Critics of the law point out that it also allows the victim of a crime to
refuse to testify, which could make it significantly more difficult to convict the perpetrators of crimes. Representatives opposing the bill say it will inhibit the process of the criminal justice system. “Issue 1 conflicts with essential guarantees in the Bill of Rights, including double jeopardy, confrontation and speedy trial – rights fundamental to our Founders,” the official argument against Issue 1 said, which was signed by Ohio Public Defender Tim Young. “This amendment will result in increased litigation, increased costs to taxpayers and will delay cases, only hurting victims. This amendment is wrong for Ohio.”
Issue 8
(Kent)- Kent City Health and Wellness Bond This bond hopes to approve funding for the purpose of constructing, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving a health and wellness center by acquiring and improving sites for the center within the city. The proposed space would include 72,000 sq. ft. of gymnasium spaces, an indoor turf field, elevated walking areas, exercise equipment and other dedicated community health spaces. The bond would be for $17.5
million to be paid over the course of 28 years. The bond would be funded through an additional property tax of 28.8 cents for each $100 of property valuation, beginning in 2017, first due in calendar year 2018. So a house with a value of $100,000 would have an additional cost of $7.43 monthly or $89.12 annually. Those opposed to the new health center argue that this facility would be no different than the Kent State Recreational Center.
Issue 2 would require state agencies like the Ohio Department of Medicaid, the Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program and the Ohio Best RX Program to negotiate with producers of health care drugs for prices equal to or lower than the prices that those companies charge the Department of Veterans Affairs. This initiative could potentially reduce health care costs and may save the state money by applying to staterun agencies. However, companies could respond by raising the prices they currently charge to the VA or by refusing to sell certain drugs to state-run agencies, which could leave
people currently getting drugs through the state without any access to their medication at all. This initiative is reflective of a bill unveiled in the U.S. Senate last month. A similar bill failed in California in 2016. Representatives in favor of the bill say it will hold drug companies accountable. “Drug companies have completely rigged the system so you pay more,” the official argument sheet in favor of Issue 2 said. “Washington, D.C. doesn’t negotiate fair prices with drug companies, so it’s up to the states to enact reforms. To do that we must change Ohio law and vote YES on Issue 2.”
Issue 9
(Kent)– Sanctuary City Declaration This would change language in the city’s charter to formally declare the city a sanctuary city. This means that local authorities would not cooperate with immigration officials by detaining those they suspect to be undocumented, regardless of the reason these people are suspected. Sanctuary cities do not violate federal law by ejecting immigration officials from local boundaries as some opponents suggest; they only prevent local officials from profiling and reporting
undocumented people to federal authorities. A fear among those opposed to the sanctuary city status is the potential loss of funds for the city. “There have been threats made by government entities that any city that participates in sanctuary city (policies), which violates the law, might be looked at unfavorably when it comes to getting funds,” said Kent city councilman John Kuhar, in a past KentWired story. “Kent gets an awful lot of funds.”
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OFFICIALS CHARGE FORMER CUYAHOGA FALLS RESIDENT IN NYC TERRORIST ATTACK
The apartment complex in Cuyahoga Falls in which Sayfullo Saipov, the suspect in the recent terror attack in New York, lived in 2015 taken on Wednesday. Rachel Duthie / The Kent Stater
Rachel Duthie Features Editor Gripping the sides of the podium, Ihsan Ul Haque’s face was filled with sorrow as he looked out into a sea of cameras and community members. “This facility has an open door policy; people can come and go as they please,” said Haque, a board member of the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent. “When we see someone who poses an issue, we alert the authorities. However, some people fly under the radar.” He is referring to the suspect, 29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov, who is allegedly responsible for the deadly truck attack Tuesday in New York City. He briefly lived in Cuyahoga Falls years before the attack. New York City police reports allege Saipov drove a rented Home Depot truck
onto a bike path near the World Trade Center, killing eight people and injuring 11. He was later shot and detained afterward. The center held a press conference Wednesday evening to condemn the attack, addressing the need for safety for those in the center. “My concern at this time is the Islamic community," said Faheem Shaikh, the president of the center. "Many are quick to jump to conclusions. The physical obscurity of this place and the people in it — and people’s perceptions toward it — is what I fear.” Saipov lived at at the Water’s Edge Apartments on Americana Drive. According to state records, he also holds active business licenses for Sayf Motors Inc. in Cincinnati and Bright Auto LLC, a one-man trucking company listed in Stow. He registered them in May 2011 and August 2013, respectively.
General overall view of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum aka 9/11 Memorial and Museum at site of the former location of the Twin Towers Friday, Feb 10, 2017, in the Manhattan borough of New York. They commemorate the September 11, 2001, attacks, which killed 2,977 victims, and the World Trade Center bombing of 1993, which killed six. IOS / Associated Press
Steven Newman, 31, was a neighbor of Saipov's and occasionally would greet him while he was walking his dog. “He was not very robust or chatty,” Newman said. “You could tell he was a loner and kept to himself. I never saw him with a wife or kids.” He describes the apartment complex as a quiet, working-class neighborhood with a diverse immigrant population. “It’s just crazy, you know, because I had no flipping clue,” Newman said. “I had no idea that he could be a terrorist. Water’s Edge Apartments declined to comment. Haque confirmed that Saipov worshipped at the center, but he was an individual that “wasn’t noticed,” as his behavior did not pose a cause for concern. A marriage license shows Saipov married a woman named Nozima Odilova
in 2013, when he was 25 and she was 19. They held their marriage at his apartment on Americana Drive with an officiant named Abdulloh. His occupation is listed as “Truck Driver” on the license. There are no police reports of him in Summit County. Federal prosecutors brought terrorism charges to Saipov, who entered the courtroom wheelchair-bound for the Halloween attack. They argue Saipov listened to calls of action from the Islamic State online. According to the Associated Press, Saipov asked to display the Islamic State group’s flag in his hospital room because he said “he felt good about what he had done.” Contact Rachel Duthie at rduthie@kent.edu.
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SPORTS
CREW SC TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NYCFC MISTAKES,
lead 4-1 in Eastern Semifinals ball in the bottom left corner of the net, a goal that served as a cathartic release for the Crew SC faithful. Streamers and On Oct. 17, Columbus Crew SC owner colored smoke filled the stadium while Anthony Precourt announced he would most of the 14,416 fans in attendance move the team to Austin, Texas, if it wasn’t broke into cheers and chants. Afful able to secure a stadium in downtown danced with his teammates. Villa and Columbus in the next year. The news his fellow NYCFC teammates stood still came as a gut punch to the Crew SC on the field, flabbergasted at the hole faithful, many of whom have been with they were now in. the team since their inception in 1996. “I think it was less than ideal On Tuesday, those fans were finally to give up that goal, but great able to get what they hope would response,” Crew SC coach Gregg be a reprieve from the uncertainty Berhalter said. “Our work isn’t done surrounding the team, as Crew SC took by a long shot. We made that clear in on New York City FC in the first leg of the locker room. There’s 90 minutes the MLS Eastern Conference Semifinals. to play until the series is over, and But in the 84th minute, Crew SC it’s going to be tough.” fans were dealing with another kind For Crew SC, it was a tale of two of uncertainty; only this time, it was halves. While they opened the scoring on the field. It was at this time that in the sixth minute when Ola Kamara NYCFC’s David Villa found the back knocked in the deflection from a of the net, sucking the life out of Federico Higuain shot, they still had Mapfre Stadium. Even though Crew numerous opportunities to increase SC still held a 3-1 lead over NYCFC, that lead. the goal was the all-important away “I came into the game knowing goal, something that gave NYCFC a that it would be a crazy environment," breath of life going into the second leg Kamara said. "We needed an early goal of the semifinal. and I was able to provide that. Both That was until Harrison Afful took teams had a lot of big, big chances in that breath away. the first half.” In the 94th minute, Afful took a feed Meram sent a sure goal eight feet from Justin Meram and cut through the over the crossbar in the 31st minute. NYCFC defense before depositing the Eight minutes later, Kamara skied a ball in the box, and then two minutes later missed a streaking Artur. But luckily for Crew SC, NYCFC couldn’t make the most of their opportunities either. Numerous Crew SC defenders lost their footing on the turf, which led to NYCFC getting some golden opportunities to score. The most pronounced misses came in the 35th and 36th minutes when Villa missed two chances. He first sent a shot too far across the goal, and then followed that up by hitting the left post on a breakaway, a look he normally finishes with ease. The biggest point of controversy in the match came in the 48th minute when Meram was hit in the face by NYCFC's Alexander Callens. After a video – Gregg Berhalter review, Callens was given a red Crew SC coach Henry Palattella Sports Editor
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... We repurposed our mission now; it’s to play for our fans and give them as many home games as possible and let them enjoy something.”
card. This could prove to be a huge detriment for NYCFC, as Callens was the only non-goalie in MLS to play every minute of every match during the regular season, which leaves NYCFC coach Patrick Vieira in an awkward spot. “I didn’t see it yet,” Vieira said of the call. “It’s difficult for me to comment because I couldn’t see it.” Crew SC took advantage of NYCFC's 10 men, as Artur scored his first career MLS goal after receiving a pass from Higuain in the NYCFC box and making a move before ripping a shot past goalkeeper Sean Johnson. “(Artur) has been pushing for it,” Berhalter said of the goal. “Not only that, I think the way he’s adapted to the country and city has been phenomenal.” Crew SC looked to put the game away in the 69th minute when Meram lined one in the back of the net from the edge of the 18-yard box that deflected off Johnson into the goal, setting off a wild celebration in Mapfre Stadium. The thought of the relocation wasn’t forgotten throughout the whole match, however, as fans broke out into chants of “Save the Crew” as well as “C-R-E, Double-U, Fuck you Precourt, We are the Crew.” “I just heard cheers; I didn’t hear any of that,” Berhalter said. “But as I said, we repurposed our mission now; it’s to play for our fans and give them as many home games as possible and let them enjoy something.” For captain Wil Trapp, the atmosphere was what he was expecting. "I thought it was on par, for the most part,” Trapp said. “They were so engaged from minute one, and then obviously we gave them a show.” Precourt — who lives in California — was in attendance at the game, cheering and clapping when Crew SC pushed their goals across the board. Crew SC will now go into New York with a 4-1 aggregate lead, and one goal in New York would essentially end the game, which means New York is in a tough spot. “Conceding four goals away from home is going to make it really difficult for us," Vieira said. "It’s a difficult challenge that we are going to try to prepare ourselves for.” For Berhalter, he said he’ll be working
Field Hockey, soccer host tournaments this weekend
on the team’s focus going forward. “We need to do what we’ve been doing and more," he said. "We need to continue to be focused and dedicated to recovery and go into New York with a purpose, and that purpose is to score a goal.” But despite all unanswered questions surrounding the Crew SC, that doesn’t mean the players aren’t able to stay loose. After answering questions, Trapp looked at his phone to check the score of the World Series game between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. “Yes!” he shouted, seeing Los Angeles had taken the lead. “Go Dodgers!”
Cameron Hoover Sports Reporter
Contact Henry Palattella at hpalatte@kent.edu.
Midfielder, Pedro Santos gets pushed off of the ball while attacking the defense on Tuesday. Jon Sepchinski / The Kent Stater
Both the Mid-American Conference tournaments in women’s soccer and field hockey will be held in Kent this weekend. The No. 1 seed Flashes (13-5-2, 9-2-0 MAC) women’s soccer team takes on Bowling Green at 7 p.m. Friday at Dix Stadium coming off a thrilling penalty shootout win over Ohio Sunday. No. 2 seed and No. 3 seed Ball State and Toledo will play the first half of that doubleheader at 4 p.m. Friday, also at Dix Stadium. The winner of those two games will then face off in the MAC Championship Sunday at 1 p.m. at Dix Stadium. The Flashes are looking to lock up a place in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season after being bounced from last year’s first round by Northwestern. The team took down Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan and Northern Illinois during last year’s MAC Championship run. Kent State will also be hosting the MAC Tournament in field hockey. The Flashes (8-9, 5-1 MAC) enter the tournament as the No. 2 seed and will play No. 3 seed Longwood Friday at Murphy-Mellis Field. The winner of that game will face either No. 1 Miami (OH) or No. 4 Appalachian State in the title game scheduled for Saturday at MurphyMellis Field. After a tough start to their season, the Flashes have won four straight games, outscoring opponents 13-3 in that span. Kent State’s Laila Richter has scored seven goals this season, which ties her for seventh most in the conference. Contact Cameron Hoover at choove14@kent.edu.
Crew SC midfielder Wil Trapp watches NYCFC forward David Villa take a shot on goal Tuesday. Jon Sepchinski / The Kent Stater
Midfielder, Justin Meram taking a shot on goal against defender Frederic Brillanton Tuesday. Jon Sepchinski / The Kent Stater
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CREW SC TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NYCFC MISTAKES,
lead 4-1 in Eastern Semifinals ball in the bottom left corner of the net, a goal that served as a cathartic release for the Crew SC faithful. Streamers and On Oct. 17, Columbus Crew SC owner colored smoke filled the stadium while Anthony Precourt announced he would most of the 14,416 fans in attendance move the team to Austin, Texas, if it wasn’t broke into cheers and chants. Afful able to secure a stadium in downtown danced with his teammates. Villa and Columbus in the next year. The news his fellow NYCFC teammates stood still came as a gut punch to the Crew SC on the field, flabbergasted at the hole faithful, many of whom have been with they were now in. the team since their inception in 1996. “I think it was less than ideal On Tuesday, those fans were finally to give up that goal, but great able to get what they hope would response,” Crew SC coach Gregg be a reprieve from the uncertainty Berhalter said. “Our work isn’t done surrounding the team, as Crew SC took by a long shot. We made that clear in on New York City FC in the first leg of the locker room. There’s 90 minutes the MLS Eastern Conference Semifinals. to play until the series is over, and But in the 84th minute, Crew SC it’s going to be tough.” fans were dealing with another kind For Crew SC, it was a tale of two of uncertainty; only this time, it was halves. While they opened the scoring on the field. It was at this time that in the sixth minute when Ola Kamara NYCFC’s David Villa found the back knocked in the deflection from a of the net, sucking the life out of Federico Higuain shot, they still had Mapfre Stadium. Even though Crew numerous opportunities to increase SC still held a 3-1 lead over NYCFC, that lead. the goal was the all-important away “I came into the game knowing goal, something that gave NYCFC a that it would be a crazy environment," breath of life going into the second leg Kamara said. "We needed an early goal of the semifinal. and I was able to provide that. Both That was until Harrison Afful took teams had a lot of big, big chances in that breath away. the first half.” In the 94th minute, Afful took a feed Meram sent a sure goal eight feet from Justin Meram and cut through the over the crossbar in the 31st minute. NYCFC defense before depositing the Eight minutes later, Kamara skied a ball in the box, and then two minutes later missed a streaking Artur. But luckily for Crew SC, NYCFC couldn’t make the most of their opportunities either. Numerous Crew SC defenders lost their footing on the turf, which led to NYCFC getting some golden opportunities to score. The most pronounced misses came in the 35th and 36th minutes when Villa missed two chances. He first sent a shot too far across the goal, and then followed that up by hitting the left post on a breakaway, a look he normally finishes with ease. The biggest point of controversy in the match came in the 48th minute when Meram was hit in the face by NYCFC's Alexander Callens. After a video – Gregg Berhalter review, Callens was given a red Crew SC coach Henry Palattella Sports Editor
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... We repurposed our mission now; it’s to play for our fans and give them as many home games as possible and let them enjoy something.”
card. This could prove to be a huge detriment for NYCFC, as Callens was the only non-goalie in MLS to play every minute of every match during the regular season, which leaves NYCFC coach Patrick Vieira in an awkward spot. “I didn’t see it yet,” Vieira said of the call. “It’s difficult for me to comment because I couldn’t see it.” Crew SC took advantage of NYCFC's 10 men, as Artur scored his first career MLS goal after receiving a pass from Higuain in the NYCFC box and making a move before ripping a shot past goalkeeper Sean Johnson. “(Artur) has been pushing for it,” Berhalter said of the goal. “Not only that, I think the way he’s adapted to the country and city has been phenomenal.” Crew SC looked to put the game away in the 69th minute when Meram lined one in the back of the net from the edge of the 18-yard box that deflected off Johnson into the goal, setting off a wild celebration in Mapfre Stadium. The thought of the relocation wasn’t forgotten throughout the whole match, however, as fans broke out into chants of “Save the Crew” as well as “C-R-E, Double-U, Fuck you Precourt, We are the Crew.” “I just heard cheers; I didn’t hear any of that,” Berhalter said. “But as I said, we repurposed our mission now; it’s to play for our fans and give them as many home games as possible and let them enjoy something.” For captain Wil Trapp, the atmosphere was what he was expecting. "I thought it was on par, for the most part,” Trapp said. “They were so engaged from minute one, and then obviously we gave them a show.” Precourt — who lives in California — was in attendance at the game, cheering and clapping when Crew SC pushed their goals across the board. Crew SC will now go into New York with a 4-1 aggregate lead, and one goal in New York would essentially end the game, which means New York is in a tough spot. “Conceding four goals away from home is going to make it really difficult for us," Vieira said. "It’s a difficult challenge that we are going to try to prepare ourselves for.” For Berhalter, he said he’ll be working
Field Hockey, soccer host tournaments this weekend
on the team’s focus going forward. “We need to do what we’ve been doing and more," he said. "We need to continue to be focused and dedicated to recovery and go into New York with a purpose, and that purpose is to score a goal.” But despite all unanswered questions surrounding the Crew SC, that doesn’t mean the players aren’t able to stay loose. After answering questions, Trapp looked at his phone to check the score of the World Series game between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. “Yes!” he shouted, seeing Los Angeles had taken the lead. “Go Dodgers!”
Cameron Hoover Sports Reporter
Contact Henry Palattella at hpalatte@kent.edu.
Midfielder, Pedro Santos gets pushed off of the ball while attacking the defense on Tuesday. Jon Sepchinski / The Kent Stater
Both the Mid-American Conference tournaments in women’s soccer and field hockey will be held in Kent this weekend. The No. 1 seed Flashes (13-5-2, 9-2-0 MAC) women’s soccer team takes on Bowling Green at 7 p.m. Friday at Dix Stadium coming off a thrilling penalty shootout win over Ohio Sunday. No. 2 seed and No. 3 seed Ball State and Toledo will play the first half of that doubleheader at 4 p.m. Friday, also at Dix Stadium. The winner of those two games will then face off in the MAC Championship Sunday at 1 p.m. at Dix Stadium. The Flashes are looking to lock up a place in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season after being bounced from last year’s first round by Northwestern. The team took down Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan and Northern Illinois during last year’s MAC Championship run. Kent State will also be hosting the MAC Tournament in field hockey. The Flashes (8-9, 5-1 MAC) enter the tournament as the No. 2 seed and will play No. 3 seed Longwood Friday at Murphy-Mellis Field. The winner of that game will face either No. 1 Miami (OH) or No. 4 Appalachian State in the title game scheduled for Saturday at MurphyMellis Field. After a tough start to their season, the Flashes have won four straight games, outscoring opponents 13-3 in that span. Kent State’s Laila Richter has scored seven goals this season, which ties her for seventh most in the conference. Contact Cameron Hoover at choove14@kent.edu.
Crew SC midfielder Wil Trapp watches NYCFC forward David Villa take a shot on goal Tuesday. Jon Sepchinski / The Kent Stater
Midfielder, Justin Meram taking a shot on goal against defender Frederic Brillanton Tuesday. Jon Sepchinski / The Kent Stater
8 The Kent Stater
Thursday, November 2, 2017
OPINION
College football rankings kick off the playoff hunt
JOSEPH McGRELLIS’ VIEW
Jack Kopanski In the fourth iteration of the NCAA’s college football playoff system, this year’s initial rankings, released Tuesday night, were perhaps the best example of why people were calling for this ranking system for years. The top-ranked team in the AP poll was pushed to second by a team in their own conference, seven one-loss teams and one two-loss team are in the Top-10. While undefeated Alabama is always going to be a powerhouse, the committee appropriately took into account strength of schedule when putting Georgia at No. 1. Assuming this result holds the rest of the season, No. 1 will be up for grabs in the SEC title game at the end of the year. Where the first surprise comes in is having Notre Dame at third. The Irish have had some impressive showings, and junior running back Josh Adams has forced himself into Heisman contention in recent games. They are also able to hold their heads high when talking about their one loss, coming at the hands of the new No. 1, Georgia. Clemson rounds out the early playoff picture with a less-forgiving loss to Syracuse, though the Tigers have dominated the rest of their games with three wins against Top-25 opponents. I anticipate the Tigers sticking around the national championship conversation to the bitter end. Now, perhaps the most heated debate surrounding this first ranking: The placement of Ohio State and Oklahoma. The Sooners come in at No. 5 with the Buckeyes right behind them. I like this positioning and think the committee handled it perfectly. Oklahoma plays in a much tougher conference (Big 12) than Ohio State (Big 10). Oklahoma’s schedule, while not full of juggernauts, still comes in exponentially stronger than the Buckeyes’. Up until they beat Penn State this past weekend, OSU’s best win was against Army. Ohio State’s remaining schedule is much softer than Oklahoma’s. While this wouldn’t give the Sooners the liberty to drop another game, it could very well be the deciding factor if each of these teams wins their conference with one loss and is knocking on the door of the playoff.
The rest of the Top-10 will undoubtedly prove just as dangerous, with Penn State, TCU, Wisconsin and the University of Miami ranking 7-10. I am slightly surprised Penn State took a fivespot tumble, but it is early enough that should a top-five team or two fall, they could fight right back into consideration. With TCU taking their first loss against an Iowa State team that seems to be causing many in the Big-12 trouble, it could prove difficult for the Horned Frogs to get back into serious playoff contention, especially with Oklahoma in their way in two weeks. Wisconsin and Miami have both been having phenomenal seasons out of the starting gate, and stand as two of five undefeated teams in the Top-25. With Wisconsin’s weak schedule and two marquee matchups on the horizon for Miami, however, the odds of these teams making the College Football Playoffs looks bleak. All in all, while there are still four regular season games before conference champions are decided, I commend the committee for their initial rankings. Let the real games begin. Jack Kopanski is a columnist. Contact Jack at jkopansk@kent.edu.
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The top-ranked team in the AP poll was pushed to second by a team in their own conference . . . ” – Jack Kopanski
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Thursday, November 2, 2017
It’s time to stand with our social service administrators Matthew Olienechak
Imagine having to live on the same salary for 10 years or more. Imagine that even as the cost of living rose, you were shackled to that static number, your budget becoming more stressed with every passing year. Unfortunately for the staff members of the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities, they don’t have to imagine. That’s just the reality that they live in. Currently, social service administrators start with a base salary that will increase every year at reduced percentages for a period of 14 years. After that, their income is frozen. For long-standing employees, that means that they might not have seen a pay increase in over 10 years. Their union decided to ask the Portage County Board of Commissioners for a department-wide pay increase to help remedy that. They didn’t ask for much, just over a $1,000 annually for each staffer. Despite a $3 million surplus in their budget, the board declined to come to the table.
So, the SSAs decided they had no choice but to strike. Now, the board hires private security and attorneys, costing themselves far more than they would have spent if they had just negotiated a contract. This is just another example of how our society looks down on the working class. These men and women perform an incredibly important service, helping those with developmental disabilities stay safe and get the most out of their lives. Many of their clients do not have the family or friends needed for a support network. Without the SSAs, they would be all alone to fend for themselves. And yet, despite all they do, they cannot be afforded the most basic of pay increases to help deal with this increasingly expensive world. There are those who call them greedy and selfish only because they desire financial security. Meanwhile, the board members do little else but deny their requests. Most are retired, having the money to live comfortably without needing to work. As we are all members of the working class, it is our duty to stand in solidarity with the SSAs and their cause. They need our help, just as
we or a loved one might someday need theirs. Michelle Sahr, a member of the board, owns several businesses right here in Kent. Off the Wagon. The Cheesemonger. Red Letter Days. Boycott them. We can deny her business, just as she denies her employees a comfortable wage. Go to their page on Facebook, “Support our Portage SSAs,” and sign a petition to the board. Let them know that their staff members have support from their community. And, if you’re up for it, you join their picket line at 2606 Brady Lake Road. They’ll be there Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Bring warm food or drink, if you can. Alone, we may not be able to accomplish much in this world. But if we stand together, in solidarity, we can change things for the better. Shoulder to shoulder, we can show the board that they’re not allowed to impose hardship upon those who do so much more good in the world than themselves. Together, we can show the SSAs they are not fighting alone.
Matthew Olienechak is a columnist. Contact Matthew at molienec@kent.edu.
Letter to the Editor:
Don’t let Kasich take away Planned Parenthood Morgan Kirkpatrick Within the last year, our governor, John Kasich, has signed a bill to block Planned Parenthood from receiving government funding. A lot of people do not realize all the services Planned Parenthood provides. It is not just abortion services, which is what Kasich was trying to defund. Planned Parenthood offers medical care for low-income women and families. They provide everything from STI and cancer screenings to information and access to many different kinds of contraception methods. They have
programs designed to end domestic violence and also offer care to expectant mothers and newborns. If these services are no longer available in Ohio, many women will not be able to afford contraceptives. It is estimated that there would be an extra $130 million in Medicaid spending for additional births and illnesses that these women would have because they can not obtain the health care that Planned Parenthood would have provided for a low price, or even for free. The majority of Ohioans oppose the defunding, but that does not stop Gov. Kasich from signing bills that do so. I
have been doing a lot of research as a woman and an undergraduate student. I urge Gov. Kasich to listen to the facts, to listen to the rest of the women and Ohioans that rely on the services Planned Parenthood offers. There are no other alternatives, and we should live in a place where health care can be affordable and reliable. Morgan Kirkpatrick is a guest columnist. Contact Morgan at mkirkpa6@kent.edu.
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Total deaths in New York City truck attack Eight people died after an Uzbek immigrant ran a truck through a cycling path in Lower Manhattan Tuesday, marking the deadliest terror attack in New York City since 9/11.
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Based on more than 27,000 simulations from The New York Times’ playoff simulator, it’s impossible for the Browns to make the playoffs this season. On the flip side, the same simulator gave the Browns a 90 percent chance of finishing as the league’s worst team.
Cheers&Jeers
Cheers to ... over-decorating. A man from Seattle, Washington, helped neighborhood trick-or-treaters immerse themselves in Halloween this year by building his own replica of Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley.
Jeers to ... the Flashes missing out on bowl eligibility, taking their seventh loss of the college football season at the hands of Bowling Green, 44-16. Who said postseason football would be fun, anyway?
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