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Title IX changes resonate on campus Page 8

Lovers lock lips for Kiss on the K event

Flashes take close win against RedHawks

Students, alumni celebrate Homecoming festivities

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Couples feel the love during Kiss on the K

Tabitha Taylor and Jeremiah Lacefield share a kiss on Risman Plaza Saturday for Kent State’s Kiss on the K event. Taylor and Lacefield had their first date two years ago at Water Street Tavern in downtown Kent. Alexander Wadley / The Kent Stater

Kathy and Marc Blitz, Kent State alumni, kiss in Risman Plaza Saturday. Kenderick Proof / The Kent Stater

Austin Mariasy Photo Director Dozens of couples came together to celebrate the annual Kiss on the K event on Risman Plaza Saturday. The Homecoming weekend event is an opportunity for older couples to look back at their relationship and for young couples to look forward to theirs.

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Couples began gathering around the plaza as early as noon and waited for the bell on top of the University Library to ring at 12:30 p.m., officially marking the time to kiss. Marc, ’88, and Kathy Blitz, ’86, have been together since Kathy’s junior year of college, and they have been married for 29 years. The couple said it's important to return to Kent State every year because it’s where their relationship started.

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“It’s our roots,” Marc said. “It’s where we met.” Colleen Carl, a senior nutrition major, and Michael Coduto, an integrated social studies major, have been dating for five years, and have been coming to Kiss on the K ever since. “I’m a year ahead of her, so my freshman year (at Kent State) she was a senior in high school,” Coduto said. “So it was cool that she was able to come up for Homecoming that weekend. We did

it that year and we just continued ever since.” Kay and Ralph Wise have been together since 1961, the same year they attended the Homecoming Parade for their first date. Even though they come back for Homecoming regularly, this was their first year participating in Kiss on the K. “We just wanted to see what it was like — curiosity,” Kay said. Contact Austin Mariasy at amariasy@kent.edu.

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Jordan Euell takes home crown in Mr. Flash pageant Kassandra Kaczmarek Arts and Entertainment Reporter Jordan Euell swept away not just one, but all three of the awards at the Mr. Flash Gentleman’s Pageant Thursday in the Student Center Ballroom. This was the sixth annual Mr. Flash Pageant hosted by the Center for Student Involvement as part of Homecoming week. Out of the seven contestants, Euell was selected as Mr. Flash by a panel of judges in addition to being voted Mr. Congeniality by his fellow contestants and Audience Choice by the crowd. The pageant showcased world-class gentlemen of the university. The winner receives $500 for the student organization they are representing to use toward an event or conference. Euell represented the student organization Momentum, an allmale a cappella group. “Momentum is a new group that is just starting out and has brought me a lot of happiness,” Euell said. “I want to use the money to help us grow.”

The five rounds included: men’s formal, celebrity impersonations, swimwear, talent and a question portion. “Talents are so fun! You can see anything from singing, dancing, poetry, to laying on a bed of nails,” said Rebecca Kapler, the assistant director of the CSI. Eric Abowd, a senior sports administration major, participated for the second time. “I am obsessed with Kent State and really wanted to showcase the KSU spirit,” Abowd said. “I wasn’t gonna come back but I decided to and stepped it up with better ideas.” Abowd was also honored on the stage Thursday as part of this year’s Homecoming Court. He did a Buddy the Elf impersonation as well as a group FlashGuide dance. Performances ranged from “The Lion King” to Bill Nye the Science Guy. Euell made the crowd go wild with his Michael Jackson impersonation. Contact Kassandra Kaczmarek at kkcazma3@kent.edu.

Jordan Euell belts a song relating food and romance for the talent round of the Mr. Flash Pageant Thursday. Euell went on to win all three categories and the title of Mr. Flash. McKenna Corson / The Kent Stater

Jordan Euell channels Michael Jackson during the celebrity impersonation round in the pageant. McKenna Corson / The Kent Stater

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Kent State community revels in Homecoming Parade

Members of 4 Paws For Ability march with their dogs in the Kent State Homecoming Parade Saturday. Samantha Karam / The Kent Stater

Dylan Reynolds Business and Neighborhoods Reporter Anticipation for Kent’s annual Homecoming Parade was building long before participants stepped off. As parade participants registered and lined up Saturday morning, a sense of excitement spread along the row of floats on Midway Drive. Some participants were parade veterans, while others marched for the first time. One of the newcomers was Stephen Francis, a sophomore visual communication design major who marched with Delta Chi Fraternity. Francis said he was looking forward “to be marching with all these lovely men, and kind of ...” He winced as a Jeep loudly honked its horn somewhere back in the line. “ ... see all of these people,” he finished, laughing off the scare. The parade took off at 10 a.m., taking a left on Main Street and continuing to Franklin Avenue. Along the stretch of Main Street from Midway Drive to Willow Street, a crowd of students, alumni and community members stood by the curb watching the festivities. “The atmosphere is very happy, very school-pride,” said Lauren Howley, a junior

managerial marketing major. “I mostly like the bands when they come, because I feel like when they always have music, that adds an element to the parade.” Howley and her friend Jessica Habat, a senior marketing major, attended the parade before, and they agreed this year’s weather made the event more viewer-friendly. Further down Main Street at the fraternity houses, crowds of students jubilantly cheered during the parade from fenced-in parties. Participants who noticed friends at the houses ran over to say hello and highfive them. “Looking good,” one audience member shouted, to which a court member replied, “That’s right.” After the Kent State marching band got the crowd clapping to school fight songs and “God Bless America,” students went crazy for President Beverly Warren, who rolled past in the passenger seat of a Corvette, cheering “Go Flashes!” back at students. After this, a variety of student organizations, marching bands and local groups paraded past, tossing candy to children and vying for attention. A person in a squirrel costume ran into the median and climbed halfway up a tree. An aggressive poodle in the audience nearly attacked a larger poodle in the parade. Chef

President Beverly Warren waves to the crowd during the Homecoming Parade Saturday. Samantha Karam / The Kent Stater

Christian Booher threw candy from the Fork in the Road food truck. The Flash mascot strolled past with a large group of student athletes. “It’s a lot of fun, a lot of people out there," said Grant Campbell, a percussionist in the Kent State marching band. "Everyone’s happy, making a lot of noise."

This was the senior finance major’s third Homecoming Parade. “It’s nice to see people come together and fill all of downtown Kent, which is just very interesting and very fun,” Campbell said.

Contact Dylan Reynolds at dreyno18@kent.edu.

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SPORTS

Kent State secures comeback win for Homecoming crowd against Miami (OH) Scott Lendak Sports Reporter As the Flashes bounced around the tunnel while its introduction played on the scoreboard, the crowd was on their feet in anticipation for the team to take the field. Kent State hoped to come back after a fourgame losing streak to give the home fans a Homecoming win. Kent State started fast defensively with an interception from defensive back Elvis Hines, immediately putting the Flashes in Miami territory. With quarterback Dustin Crum starting for the Flashes over George Bollas, they stalled on the first series and were held to a missed field goal attempt. “We go into these games saying that both of our quarterbacks deserve to play,” coach Paul Haynes said. “It’s just a matter of when but both of these guys are going to play because they both deserve to play.” After a first quarter of traded punts, the Flashes managed to escape its own territory in the second after a 61-yard run from wide receiver Mike Carrigan. The RedHawks managed to hold the struggling Flashes’ red zone offense to a field goal from kicker Shane Hynes — this time from 23 yards out — to make it 3-0 Kent State. Miami took no time to answer, marching 70 yards on seven plays when quarterback Billy Bahl connected with receiver James Gardner for a 13-yard touchdown to put them up 7-3. “Our defense is awesome,” Bollas said. “We rely on and trust our defense. As an offensive player, you don’t want to put your defense in that situation, but it happened and we trusted them.” Later in the second, cornerback Jamal Parker intercepted a pass from Bahl to put Kent State in Miami territory once again, but the Flashes failed to capitalize, missing a 37-yard field goal to end the drive. “It’s always frustrating when you come away with no points off turnovers,” Haynes said. “But we don’t sit there and dwell on it. Us as coaches and players talk about playing the next play. We just keep fighting and keep going.” After the missed field goal, the Redhawks took a 14-3 into the half after a 2-yard touchdown from Bahl to tight end Ryan Smith. Bollas took the field over Crum in the second half, leading the Flashes to a 75-yard scoring drive, capped off by running back

Running back Justin Rankin gets tackled during the second quarter against Miami (OH) Saturday. Kayla McMillen / The Kent Stater

Justin Rankin catching a 4-yard touchdown pass to cut the lead 14-10. “We look at that drive coming out of halftime,” Haynes said. “That was an unbelievable drive by our guys and now we know that we can do it, so we expect it.” After holding the RedHawks scoreless on its next possession, the Flashes exploded for an 84-yard touchdown on a pass from Bollas to Carrgian, putting the Flashes up 17-14. “Mike was my first read and it was open,” said Bollas, who had 154 yards passing. “You talk about getting it into the hands of a guy

that can make a play. I threw a 5-yard pass, and he took it the distance.” “Our offensive staff did a great job of adjusting,” Haynes said. “When they began to sit there and load the box, we started to throw the ball in the pocket a little bit more and start hitting some of those corner routes. We had good halftime adjustments.” Kent State held defensively and stopped the RedHawks from taking the lead, despite a missed 26-yard field goal attempt by Miami in the final minutes of the game. “There’s a lot of things that we’ll see on tape that you can see in the stats,” Haynes

said. “It was good to see our defense play great and finish it out, but it was an overall team win.” Haynes also praised the team’s persistence and resilience. “About 20 captains came in to speak to the team,” Haynes said. “They made me proud today as a former captain too. It was a big win for this football team.” The Flashes will look to build on its win next week when the team travels to Ohio University to take on the Bobcats Saturday at 2 p.m. Read the extended article at KentWired.

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Giant foot-painted mural breaks world record

Participants of Kelsey Merritt's foot-painted mural project pose for a photo. Merritt broke the Guinness World Record with 26,787 square feet Friday. Jon Sepchinski / The Kent Stater

Kelsey Merritt, along with friends, family and strangers, has been working to create the world's largest foot-painted mural. Merritt broke the record Friday. Jon Sepchinski / The Kent Stater

Dylan Reynolds Business and Neighborhood Reporter Cloth canvases waved in the warm October breeze as a team of volunteers assembled the world’s largest foot-painted mural Friday on the Kent State Commons. A few hours later, the massive art piece totaled 26,787 square feet — just enough to break the previous Guinness World Record of 25,333 square feet held by a mural in Hong Kong. Kelsey Merritt, a senior fashion merchandising major who planned and organized the mural, had been up since 7 a.m. putting together the project that has been in the works for the past two weeks. She and about 20 volunteers arranged the footprint-covered canvases. When the mural was finally completed around 5 p.m., Merritt, tired and splotched

with paint, said she felt lost for words. “I can’t believe it’s done,” Merritt said. “Each footprint is a story. ... People have left something behind here.” Merritt envisioned the project as a way to unite the Kent community in the midst of negative news stories. “My favorite stories are ones that are fun, and there’s hope,” she said last month. “I wanted to bring that to Kent, showing this is an awesome thing. It’s fun; it gets a whole community together.” The design was a series of green, yellow, black, red and blue stripes representing the colors of the Olympic rings. Merritt said she chose the design because every country’s flag colors are included. An official Guinness World Records judge was not on site, so two witnesses and a surveyor had to examine the project. The surveyors, David Rush and Jimmy Fetzer, confirmed the mural’s size. Rush said he didn’t know the size

to beat before he took the measurements. “It was actually nice not knowing what the record was and going at it impartially and taking the measurements,” he said. “We both took the measurements and came up with a pretty exact (number).” The men walked around the canvases twice with a surveyor’s wheel, Merritt following closely behind. Once the area was calculated, the crowd of volunteers erupted in cheers when they realized the record was broken. Among the volunteers at the Commons were students, Merritt’s close friends and her parents, whom she praised for their help. “They’ve been supporting me since the beginning,” Merritt said. “This would be nothing without their love and support, which is awesome.” Another volunteer was Olivia D’Andrea, a junior pre-nursing major. She was one of many students and community members

who dipped their feet in paint and walked across the canvas at events like Creativity Festival over the past two weeks. “It was really interesting to be a part of something bigger than myself, and I just thought it was really amazing to be able help (Merritt) in that respect,” D’Andrea said. D’Andrea hopes the project’s message will resonate with students and community members. “I hope that people will see and understand how amazing and diverse this campus is and how impactful it is to get involved,” D’Andrea said. “And to just reach out to those people who might be different from you and realize that something beautiful and some beautiful relationship can come out of that.”

Contact Dylan Reynolds at dreyno18@kent.edu.

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Kent locals get spooky, celebrate decade-old Ghost Walk Kassandra Kaczmarek Arts and Entertainment Reporter The Kent Stage kicked off its 10th annual Ghost Walk this weekend. The long-time Kent tradition took participants through a night of historical venues, livespeakers and re-enactments. In celebration of the decadelong event, a lot of new stops were added to the walk this year. “We’re always looking at different ways to change it up to keep people coming back for more,” said Cheryl Cone, a co-organizer of the Ghost Walk. Ghost Walk participants began thier night at the Kent Stage where they were given a brief of history of the city. The Kent Stage opened as a movie theater in 1927 and was transformed into a concert venue in 2002. “You must embrace it; this is a part of Kent that needs to survive,” said Joyce Mollenkopf, a speaker at the Ghost Walk. Stops during the walk included the Kent Stage, St. Patrick Church and Brady Street, among others.

The Kent Stage is best known for sightings of a “shadow man” in the theater’s stage or under the exit sign. Located several blocks from Main Street, Brady Street is known for its paranormal activity, included the allegedly huanted former home of Clayton Apple, a Kent police officer in the 1920s who was murdered by bootleggers. The house featured a storytelling segment performed by Jeff St. Clair, who portrayed Apple. Main Street Kent and the Kent Stage began the walks 10 years ago, using local legends to spark interest. “Many ideas come from the old Pufferbelly and Kent Historical Society," said Richele Charlton, a co-organizer of the event. "People also send in personal experiences." Following the ghost walk, attendees had the opportunity to participate in the ghost hunt with real ghost hunters while they seek the supernatural around Kent. Contact Kassandra Kaczmarek at kkcazma3@kent.edu.

The Kent Stage sign introduces the Ghost Walk in downtown Kent Friday. Jon Sepchinski / The Kent Stater

Participants of the Ghost Walk listen to the city's legends and history in downtown Kent Friday. Jon Sepchinski / The Kent Stater

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COVER

Students, university react to Title IX rollbacks Alex Kamczyc Features Correspondent

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced changes Sept. 22 to the federal guidelines implemented by the Obama administration called “Dear Colleague,” which dictated how college campuses handled sexual assault cases. Specifically, DeVos plans to change the standard of evidence needed to proceed with disciplinary action against students accused of rape, the timeline under which universities are expected to operate and requirement of schools to provide mediation to resolve cases. DeVos’ announcement affects students, men and women alike who attend colleges across America, including Kent State. While some are in favor of DeVos’ decision, some

students at Kent State don’t think these changes are for the good. “I don’t think it’s constructive,” said Anthony Erhardt, a senior paralegal studies major and the president of the College Democrats. “I’m worried that it’s going to prevent and also discourage victims of sexual assault and people who feel that the school should take action from reporting these incidents.” The Department of Education (DOE) released a Q&A along with the announcement of the changes to the Obama administration’s “Dear Colleague” letter. The new rules will be in place temporarily while the DOE gathers comments from interest groups and the public in order to adjust guidelines.

Originally, the standard needed was called a “preponderance of evidence,” which means it was more likely than not the sexual violence or assault occurred. The new, higher standard, called “clear and convincing evidence,” means there needs to be evidence that leaves a firm belief or conviction that it is highly probable the accused has committed a sexual crime. “A lot of times, in these rape cases, there’s not a lot of physical evidence,” Erhardt said. “What you’re going off of is testimony and the narrative that is being provided by the parties involved. It’s going to make it harder for these victims and even for those accused to argue their side of the case.”

Another important guideline has been removed is the suggested timeline in which universities should conduct an investigation, which was 60 days. “Universities have a history of consciously dragging out (sexual assault) cases so that an alleged assailant can graduate or an accused student athlete can play a big game,” said Mara Cash, a junior psychology major and the president of KSU Feminist Club. “These kinds of things are so time sensitive. It’s a miracle that people come forward to begin with and to drag it out is terrible. It shows the lack of justice.” The change also states if both parties consent, they are allowed an informal resolution such as mediation. Previously prohibited under Title IX, this puts new pressure on victims to meet with their perpetrator face to face, something which is no small task. “I think it’s a terrible idea,” said Mehdi Haghighi, a graduate appointee who teaches comparative politics at Kent State. “Most of the people that have been victimized don’t want to face their perpetrator. Just telling them that there’s a prospect of the possibility that they might have to be in the same room with their perpetrator will discourage some of those people from coming forward and filing a legal complaint.” DeVos announced these changes to Title IX as an effort to reform the Obama-era guidelines critics believe are too harsh on the accused. In a speech given at George Mason University’s Arlington, Virginia, campus Sept. 7, Devos stated: “One rape is one too many, one assault is one too many, one aggressive act of harassment is one too many, one person denied due process is one too many.” However, some believe rolling back these guidelines actually hinders due process for everyone involved in instances of sexual assault on campus. “In this country, according to our laws, people are innocent until proven guilty,” Haghighi said. “Because of this deep rooted tradition that we have, we should leave that up to the judicial system to make that decision. What she’s doing is intervening in the function of our legal process.”

The other notion is these rollbacks will filter out false claims that may put the accused at risk for punishment for crimes they were not part of. “I think it is important for those that have been falsely accused have due process,” Cash said. “But statistically, that’s not really commonplace.” Cash is referring to statistics that show only between 2 percent and 10 percent of sexual assault accusations are false. These numbers were found through research conducted by David Lisak, Lori Gardinier, Sarah Nicksa and Ashley Cote and published through SAGE Publishing. Every two minutes, someone is sexually assaulted in America and on campuses. One in five women are survivors of rape or attempted rape, and nine out of 10 times sexual assaults on college women are committed by someone they know, according to information provided by Kent State’s Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services. In response to inquiries about DeVos’ change in policy, Kent State released the following statement: “The safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority at Kent State University. We will continue to be responsive to all sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence or stalking reports and continue to follow current University policies while the U.S. Department of Education considers policy changes. Kent State has made a priority the continued efforts to raise awareness, amplify educational programs and expand support services in regards to sexual assault and awareness.” Furthermore, about three-fourths of sexual assault happen when alcohol is involved and 60 percent of all sexual assaults are never reported to police. “Using Title IX to combat sexual assault is imperative,” Cash said. “I’m terrified that without Title IX, that sense of justice, that sense that people care is really going to disappear.” At Kent State alone, reports of sexual assault crimes tripled between 2015 and 2016, from six reports to 18.

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Three Big Changes to Title IX

Old Preponderance of Evidence This is the lowest amount of proof needed to continue investigations in cases of sexual assault. If there is a possibility the accused committed a crime, university must act.

Recommended 60-Day Timeline In Obama’s “Dear Colleague” letter, it suggests schools should conduct an investigation and find a resolution for cases of sexual assault within 60 days.

Mediation is Not Allowed Title IX prohibits any form of contact between the two parties involved as to protect the victim from facing their attacker.

Reports of stalking have also risen, with only five reports in 2015 and 11 in 2016. While these rollbacks are just a small notch in the list of things the Trump administration has done to reverse what the Obama administration has done, some believe that’s a clear sign its priorities are for the good of all. “It really ingrains the belief, whether the Trump administration intended to or not, that sexual assault is not something that is a priority to them,” Erhardt said. “We’re going to continue to engrain that women who are victims of this, they’re not going to be taken serious.” The education department did not say how long the interim rule is expected to be in effect. Clare McCann, a higher education expert at the think tank New America, said it will likely take the department more than a year to finalize a new rule. Contact Alex Kamcyzc at akamczyc@kent.edu. The Associated Press contributed to this reporting.

New

Clear and Convincing More physical evidence and solid proof is needed to continue with an investigation involving sexual assault. There needs to be, without a doubt, proof the accused has committed misconduct.

No Timeline The 60-day timeline is removed. “There is no fixed timeline,” and schools are free to conduct an investigation for however long they deem fit.

Mediation may be Required Under DeVos’ new standard for how schools should handle matters of sexual assault, if both parties agree to an informal meeting, they can bypass an investigation. Schools may also require mediation.

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COVER

Students, university react to Title IX rollbacks Alex Kamczyc Features Correspondent

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Three Big Changes to Title IX

Recommended 60-Day Timeline In Obama’s “Dear Colleague” letter, it suggests schools should conduct an investigation and find a resolution for cases of sexual assault within 60 days.

Mediation is Not Allowed Title IX prohibits any form of contact between the two parties involved as to protect the victim from facing their attacker.

New

No Timeline The 60-day timeline is removed. “There is no fixed timeline,” and schools are free to conduct an investigation for however long they deem fit.

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HOMECOMING RECAP Moments from this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homecoming weekend seen through the lenses of The Kent Staterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo staff

Homecoming king Bruno Beidacki and queen Marisa Stephens pose with President Beverly Warren after they were crowned during halftime of the Homecoming football game against Miami (OH) Saturday. Austin Mariasy / The Kent Stater Kent State nursing students simulate the resuscitation of a patient during the Homecoming Parade Saturday. Samantha Karam / The Kent Stater Medical staff tend to sophomore defensive end Nick Faulkner, who suffered a knee injury during the last play of the Homecoming game against Miami (OH) Saturday. Austin Mariasy / The Kent Stater

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KentWired.com 11 Kitty Kristinsdottir kisses her dog Percy during the annual Kiss on the K on Risman Plaza Saturday. Austin Mariasy / The Kent Stater A student reacts to the free cotton candy in celebration of Homecoming week outside the M.A.C. Center Tuesday. Samantha Karam / The Kent Stater

Playboi Carti performs on stage in the M.A.C. Center Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Carter Adams / The Kent Stater

Jack Plank, a junior engineering major at Ohio State University, uses a Microsoft HoloLens during a demonstration of his groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drone program prototype designed to inspect the power grid after natural disasters. Carter Adams / The Kent Stater Junior Lexi Mantas and sophomore Myla King block the net during the volleyball match against Ball State Friday in the M.A.C. Center. Kent lost 1-3. Samantha Karam / The Kent Stater

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OPINION

Numbers to know:

Avoid stress this scheduling season Mica Pflug Class scheduling: It’s the most exciting part of the semester, but sometimes it’s the biggest pain in the neck. We are at the time of year again where we begin preparing for the semester ahead and plan for what lies in front of us in terms of academics. It all starts in the same way: Academic advisers for each specific college will start sending out emails that are all too early in the semester, talking about something along the lines of “your time to register is soon.” The students receiving those reminders probably end up ignoring it until the same email reminder is received three more times, when most students finally decide it is probably time to do something about the impending deadline that you now know by heart. Meeting with an adviser should be a pleasant experience where you receive advice on classes and information about how the rest of your college career is going to look for you. Ask them questions, tell them what you are thinking in terms of enrolling in future courses and be sure to bring up any concerns you might have. Now is the best, and sometimes only, chance you’ll have to meet with that adviser one on one, so making the most of that visit will definitely be beneficial. What is an exciting time for some to start thinking about future classes can sometimes end up being overwhelming for others. If you’re feeling lost or as if you don’t know what classes you’re going to take, this experience can end up being a stressful one. For certain majors, your course schedule throughout the program is laid out for you, and it guides you to exactly what you should or should not do in terms of classes or internships. For others, especially if you have changed your major, your time to schedule can end up being a frustrating couple of weeks. If you’re like me, you look at a list of roadmaps, stare for hours at courses you could potentially take and end up writing and rewriting your schedule 1,000 times, shooting for that perfect blend of early morning and evening classes with the most days off possible. Stressing about class scheduling is futile, and though at some points it may seem like the end

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of the world as you know it, if you can’t make your schedule work out just right, I promise it’ll end up being OK. If you are struggling to pick your classes, or even settle on a major, don’t worry too much. As they say, you have plenty of time to figure it out. In the meantime, talk to the advisers when you have the chance,

If you are struggling to pick your classes, or even settle on a major, don’t worry too much.”

This weekend, seven ranked FBS teams fell, all of which did so to unranked opponents. The upset-filled slate of games included an upset of No. 2 Clemson at the hands of Syracuse by a score of 27-24.

ask the questions that you need answers to and really try to listen to your gut instincts when it comes to whether or not something is a right fit for you. Keep your doors open and don’t stress — the opportunities will come. Mica Pflug is a columnist. Contact her at mpflug2@kent.edu.

Cheers&Jeers Cheers to ... pumpkin pie. The winner of a pumpkin contest in Half Moon Bay, California, did so with a pumpkin that weighed well over one ton.

Jeers to ... FOMO. An Iowa man led police officers on a chase, and upon being caught, revealed he did so in order to check such an event off of his bucket list.

– Mica Pflug

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JOSEPH McGRELLIS’ VIEW

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Trump plays victim at Value Voters Summit in Washington Drew Taylor

Time to move past impeachment talks Maddie Newingham Unfortunately, President Donald Trump will likely not be impeached. While Trump has done things which are arguably impeachable, his actions are unprecedented. We have to remember we cannot impeach someone with only the reason that we find him unlikable. The 25th Amendment, which could allow the Cabinet to essentially vote out Trump with ratification by Congress, is just as unlikely as impeachment. On top of it all, Vice President Mike Pence is not better than Trump. While he may be predictable, he has a strong, right-leaning agenda. While he was a weak governor in Indiana, he pushed for a radical anti-choice agenda, which propelled the frequency of pregnancy, abortion and HIV within his own state. While the current president is a madman, Democrats have a better

chance with a president who does not know how to be a president than a man who has served in the executive branch. Pence would not be better for the country considering his former performances. The government also does not want to look bad by impeaching Trump. Yes, we project an embarrassing front having elected an incompetent president; however, impeaching a president looks historically worse than our pain right now. I would love to dump Trump as much as the next guy because he is so unbelievably unfit to serve, but Republicans in Congress will not act on that hunch. We have seen our disappoint and Republicans’ repeated inaction over these past few months. Republicans fail to reject a man who speaks so crudely about women and sexual assault, calls Mexicans rapists and questions the birth of President Obama for only the reason that he is black. So, I encourage everyone to put pressure on their elected officials to

propel our causes. Call and demand action on sensible gun laws, for example. If enough people put pressure on their representatives, that voice cannot go ignored. It may sound ridiculous, but we have to pressure and empower establishment Republicans to defy Trump’s radical agenda, especially with issues such as DACA. Even Paul Ryan does not stand for Trump’s position on kicking out Americans to countries they have never been. When we have bipartisan support against the president, we must do something. We cannot get anything done by complaining about a person’s character. We cannot divide the vote with third party protest votes. We cannot sit back and hold our moral compass high and forfeiting our vote to the other side. We just have to vote for an inspiring Democratic nominee and stand for sensible policy. Maddie Newingham is a columnist. Contact her at mnewing2@kent.edu.

On Oct. 13, President Donald Trump found another way to make himself feel like he’s a victim. At the Value Voters Summit in Washington, hosted by the Family Research Council, Trump publicly declared America will be “saying Merry Christmas again.” For those who don’t know, the Family Research Council is a Christian conservative lobbying group, so the idea Trump plays to them by making them feel like there is such thing as a “war on Christmas” is not surprising at all. However, it shows a constant theme has happened over the past 10 months with Trump, his entire administration and those associated with him: a huge victim complex. Trump and his administration feel like they are just so unfairly treated, Trump said the news coverage of himself is “frankly disgusting.” He even threatened to try to strip certain media companies of their broadcast licenses. On top of being a clear violation of freedom of the press, it shows how he feels of any criticism of himself isn’t just a disagreement, but an attack on his character. He always thinks everyone is out to get him and that poor, pitiful Donald is not appreciated enough. A big part of his ideology is being the victim, though, so it’s not a shock that he continues to feel this way. He clearly thinks being a Christian renders him a target of discrimination, given his speech at the Value Voters Summit. He thinks any investigation of him, whether it’s the Russia investigation or the lawsuit against Trump University, is a witch hunt. Yes, I do think Trump has a point. He is criticized more than past presidents. But, it’s because he is the one who creates his controversies. Nobody forced him to try to sabotage the Affordable Care Act. Nobody forced him to get in fights with professional sports leagues or to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord. He is criticized because his actions aren’t just frustrating and annoying, but they are dangerous for the citizens of the U.S. I truly wonder if Trump or some of his fans didn’t realize winning an election didn’t mean the criticism was going to end. It only means the criticism was going to be turned up even higher. But, I also think it’s important to point out his victim complex is one of the reasons why he does have a following. There are people who think being white or Christian makes them targets in America, feeling as if political correctness tightly grips society. Will Trump change at all? I doubt it, given that 71-year-old men don’t tend to suddenly have a change of heart. His constant victimhood is, unfortunately, just something people will have to get used to and hopefully reject. Drew Taylor is a columnist. Contact him at dtaylo78@kent.edu.

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