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Apple unveils latest technology
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4 the Love of Paws raises money for displaced pets
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Haynes returns following prostate cancer treatment
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Apple unveils latest technology iPhone X
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Nick Gates Technology Reporter Apple released new information on upcoming products at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday Sept. 12. The event marked the grand opening of the theater named after the Apple co-founder who passed away in 2011. Apple Watch Apple proved the watch’s popularity by announcing that the Apple Watch has surpassed Rolex as the top-selling watch in the world while receiving a 97 percent customer satisfaction rating. A new operating system, watchOS 4, will be available for download on Sept. 19 with the addition of Apple Heart Study, a feature that detects irregular heart rhythm. Thomas Parsons, the manager of the Flash Technology Center at Kent State, is impressed with the new Apple Watch features. “I can see more and more people using it for health going forward,” he said.
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The newest watch, the Apple Watch Series 3, will have built-in cellular that allows users to access a number of features without their phone. Apple Watch Series 3 will be available on Sept. 22 for $399 with cellular and $329 without. Apple TV Apple announced that their media player, Apple TV, will now stream in 4K. This allows for the viewing of higher quality movies and television shows. Apple is also bringing the addition of live sports and news to its TV service. Apple TV 4K will be available Sept. 22 and starts at $179. iPhone 8 The new iPhone 8 model features glass on both sides of the phone. According to Apple, this is the most durable glass that has ever been on a smartphone. Colors for the iPhone 8 are silver, space gray and gold. Apple announced major improvements to
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the next model’s camera. The new, 12 megapixel camera will shoot higher quality images and photograph better in low-light. Portrait lighting, an addition to Apple’s portrait mode, allows users to change the lighting. The new iPhones will have the ability to charge wirelessly. The glass back allows the phone to charge via a charging platform. Apple also introduced a charging dock capable of charging an iPhone, an Apple Watch and Apple Airpods all simultaneously. “It doesn’t surprise me that they’re trying to go wireless,” Parsons said. “Steve Jobs was always real big about the wiring.” The iPhone 8 starts at $699 and the iPhone 8 Plus is set at $799. Both are available Sept. 22. iPhone X Apple closed the event by announcing the much anticipated iPhone X. This model features a complete redesign of the iPhone’s classic look, most notably with the removal of the home button. With this, Apple was able to add an edge-to-edge screen.
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iPhone X color options include space gray and silver. The iPhone X will be the first phone to use facial recognition software in what Apple calls Face ID. With this feature, users will be able to unlock their phone using their facial features, as well as animate emojis with their own face. “Everyone is going to have to rethink how they use their phone,” Parsons said. The iPhone X will also use wireless charging and is equipped with a battery that lasts two hours more than the battery featured in the iPhone 7. The iPhone X will set buyers back $999, but Parsons does not think the price tag will stop Apple fans from buying it. “I think for those people who want the latest and greatest, they won’t mind putting that on their phone bill,” he said. The iPhone X will be available for purchase Nov. 3. Contact Nick Gates at ngates8@kent.edu.
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President Beverly Warren laughs during a Board of Trustees meeting in the Integrated Sciences Building on Wednesday. Nicholas Hunter / The Kent Stater
Board of Trustees approves raise for President Warren Nicholas Hunter Academic Affairs Reporter The Kent State Board of Trustees awarded President Beverly Warren a raise after conducting her annual performance review. “We found that the university’s attainment of goals all exceed expectations, and we commend President Warren for her outstanding work toward the advancement and well-being of Kent State,” said Lawrence Pollock, the Board of Trustees chair. “We truly thank you for your determination, your sweat and your tears.” The board unanimously gave Warren, who is in her fourth year as university president, a positive review, citing “the university’s progress in advancing its ‘Students First’ priority, academic reputation, enrollment, quality of the student body, research funding, fundraising and financial and
operational performance” as reasons for praise and reward. “Be it resolved that President Warren shall receive a 2 percent increase in her base salary and the full balance of the 2016-17 performance incentive, effective immediately, and that her employment shall continue as previously authorized by the Kent State University Board of Trustees,” Pollock said. Warren will receive $93,636 for her performance incentive, which is provided in her contract and awarded annually at the board's discretion. “This is really such a community effort,” Warren said after the board unanimously approved the chair ’s recommendations. “We can’t achieve our goals if we are not all working together, from the top to the bottom.” Contact Nicholas Hunter at nhunter6@kent.edu.
The Kent State University Board of Trustees met Wednesday. Here are some highlights from the meeting: Simon Hannig Copy Editor Kent State's official Fall 2017 enrollment for the eight-campus system is 39,367, which is a 3.5 percent decrease from last fall. It's the first time in 10 years enrollment numbers dropped.
An incoming class of more than 4,000 students enrolled at the Kent campus, with a record 1,500 enrolled in the Honors College.
The 6,000+ beds in Kent State's 25 residence halls are full.
Most of the drop in enrollment was attributed to fewer international students coming to Kent State, which is part of a national trend. More than 2,000 international students from 104 countries registered for classes at the Kent campus.
Trustees approved a $669 million budget.
The freshman class's average GPA is 3.4; its average ACT score is 23.2. Both are the highest in the university's history. Contact Simon Hannig at shannig@kent.edu.
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4 the Love of Paws raises money for displaced pets
Senior zoology major Aleah Burris and integrated mathematics major Mackenzie Nekl stand outside the M.A.C. Center Tuesday and collect donations for Austin Pets Alive!, a shelter in Austin affected my Hurricane Harvey. Burris and Nekl are representing 4 the Love of Paws, a student organization dedicated to helping animals. Samantha Karam / The Kent Stater
Alex Kamczyc Reporter After Hurricane Harvey swept through the Houston area nearly two weeks ago, its forceful path caused not only damage, but displaced thousands of families and pets from their homes. While many have reached out to provide relief for people, there is also a growing effort to help rescue the animals that have been affected. Numerous organizations have gone to Houston to help rescue and relocate animals all across the country. “Animals are innocent,” said Taylar Powell, a junior sociology major who is also a member of 4 the Love of Paws. “These weather trends have affected people, but they’ve also affected animals that can’t fend for themselves.”
4 the Love of Paws is a student organization on campus that volunteers and fundraises money for local animal shelters. They are one of the many groups that have dedicated their efforts to helping animals in need. On Tuesday, they ran a donation drive outside the M.A.C. Center for one of the animal shelters leading the mission to rescue those animals displaced by Harvey. “Helping these rescues supply the funds they need to do this is extremely important,” said Aleah Burris, a senior zoology major and president of the organization. “Once this is all over, families are going to want their pets back.” All of the money raised will go to the Austin Pets Alive!, an organization that has already saved 2,000 animals from the storm. The money will help them pur-
chase supplies for pets and raise awareness for the ongoing rescue plans. “We need to come together as a community and help out others in need” said Mackenzie Nekl, a senior integrated mathematics major and vice president of 4 the Love of Paws. “This is just one thing we can do to help.” Equipped with two small donation jars, a table with a handmade sign and a hopeful outlook on the tragedy, 4 the Love of Paws is fighting to rebuild the lives of those caught in the storm. “Even just one person can help make a difference,” Burris said. “Just that $1 is going to impact a pet that will save their lives. That can change someone’s life forever.”
Contact Alex Kamczyc at akamczyc@kent.edu.
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Haynes returns following prostate cancer treatment Scott Lendak Sports Reporter The Kent State football team reunited with coach Paul Haynes after he began the season away from the team due to a medical leave of absence. “I can’t begin to thank every single person who prayed for me,” Haynes said in a press conference Monday. “I’m back and healthy now, so unless my wife tells me I need to get my butt back home, it’s full speed ahead.” Haynes received successful surgery for prostate cancer on Aug. 28. The fifthyear coach, who has been away from the team since Aug. 27. “It was found during a regular checkup last summer,” Haynes said. “There are really no common side effects with prostate cancer, so that checkup probably saved my life. Prostate cancer is most common among African-American men ages 40 and over, so I strongly encourage everyone in that age group to get a PSA screening.”
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I can’t begin to thank every single person who prayed for me. –Paul Haynes Football coach
Haynes said he was thankful for the coaching staff that stood in his place during his absence. Offensive coordinator Don Treadwell served as interim coach. “I want to commend the staff, coach Treadwell especially, for holding the fort down,” Haynes said. “The players remained focused and did everything they needed to do in my absence.” The Flashes have a 1-1 record on the season coming off a victory against Howard. “I’m very pleased coming back after a win,” Haynes said. “Did we play perfect? No, not by any means, but a win is a win at this point.” Haynes said it was difficult not being with the team and still trying to come up with a winning formula.
“It’s hard to come up with a game plan from home,” Haynes said. “I spoke with coach Treadwell, the defensive staff and some players daily, but it’s completely different from being there. The staff did a great job of putting everything together, but I don’t want to have to go through that again.” Haynes will prepare the Flashes to take on Marshall (1-1) Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Contact Scott Lendak at slendak@ kent.edu.
ABOVE: Coach Paul Haynes reacts to a Bowling Green score during the Kent State vs. Bowling Green game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. The Flashes lost 48-0. Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater LEFT: Kent State offensive coordinator Don Treadwell coaches in his first practice as acting head coach. Austin Mariasy / The Kent Stater
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Irma
Two cars drive through flooding water. Photo courtesy of Billy Gruszewski
By the numbers in Florida
4 Category
The strength of Irma when it made landfall in Florida with sustained winds of 135 mph
Irma
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The number of times Irma made landfall in Florida - Cudjoe Key in the Florida Keys was first at 9:10 a.m. E.T. Sunday. The second came at Marco Island around 4 p.m. ET
6.4 Million
People warned to seek shelter, one of the largest U.S. evacuations
30,000
People left the Keys as the storm closed in
220,000 People waited in shelters across Florida
6.5 Million
Homes and businesses across Florida lost power, and utility officials said it will take weeks to restore electricity to everyone
185 mph
An uprooted tree sits on top of a Florida home after Hurricane Irma. Photo courtesy of Billy Gruszewski
Irmaʼs peak wind speed in the Atlantic. Irma was the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the open Atlantic Source: AP Graphic: Staff, TNS
On the cover: Photos courtesy of Billy Gruszewski
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devastated a, which has g urricane Irm ortions of surroundin p e d at an St a t d e Ken Flori affecting th areas, is also the state home. ldn’t see, o now call alumni wh e worst part, you cou ly th Bil g s n u “Duri id alumn ve feet,” sa ed with an integrated fi , w o n k u yo uat that’s all i, who grad Gruszewsk degree in 2015. “Like, st was just s mathematic ly see. And then the re etimes in al m re so ld you cou and then ind and rain something crashing or sheets of w r e ea h l ’l , you ly tell wher the distance ing, but you can’t real ll like a tree fa a where he it was.” ed to Florid ter engineer, v o m i sk Gruszew , a compu e is boyfriend as hit by th lives with h reek. His apartment w C in Coconut ay night. prooted, storm Saturd lot of trees that were u ee is on a a s “There’ ill, like, tr ing off roads are st e th f just go o t lo and a people are le road and und it,” Gruszewski o h w e th … o amaged d driving ar the road an a lot of cars that are d ut I s ,b e’ it said. “Ther s just fell directly on e been, ee av tr h ) ld se u (becau what it co to cky, but ed lu ar y p mean, com that bad. We got prett ’t damage isn amage.” y him d there is still e storm began to worr is aparth th f in o s ay st ew N ed to e, as did but he decid eventually, of choosing to evacuat who d y, ment instea us Matthew Chernesk l n h a politica fellow alum the spring of 2017 wit in graduated e. g: 'You re science deg s like a Floridian sayin r wind,' e’ fo er r th te t el u sh “B you ally worr water and evacuate fo too inland, I wasn’t re I was m e as much as se the and since I’ e storm surg au ried about th t the severe winds, bec ginally ri u o o s ab u g d n ie ti rr wo redic they were p ar roofs off of houses, winds that te those could thing — but eventually getting — y ls and ever down in my apartal w damage er k n u h st ju ) Chernesky o I decided (t e and dog,” at m m o ro y m h it ment w eir to stay in th said. er, decided graduated from ev w o h l, al Not ka, who Dylan Rzep last year, residences. an architecture major as e at Kent St evacuate. decided to
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I k then when it, I t ate, but bac u u o ac ab ev g n id ri d “We r first hea o , g zepR in ,” ch g ar in se t evacuat u o was first re ab g in g th goin to any didn’t think thought, ‘Oh, cool it’s snowst m ka said. “I ju rricane. I’m going fro nce.'" re hu be my first ’s a big diffe i urricanes. It is apartment in Miam h to s rm o h st m o fr ed v use in Rzepka mo parents' ho ’s effects end’s grand ri rm lf o ir st g e is th h id to sa e h e er ted, how, wh Lake Worth “a big nothing.” He no at’s Snap to as Snapch amounted urces such mi were likely so m o fr at in Mia ever, th s and lost , conditions Map feature including downed tree e, much wors e y. it ic tr orse than th ec el is actually w ays or three days ic an p e h “T wo d just to pka said. “T storm,” Rze rm hit, I went to Costco ’d think u o o st y e se th au before er, bec bottled wat of water. The lines grab some t lo a e av h ld d to the Costco wou ped all the way aroun and p er ra at actually w was no w store. There That was the minute back of the y. az cr e going ttle bit bigpeople wer e this is a li b ay m , ey here. (I'm) , ‘H that I knew ught. There’s no water and Gatoo er th at I ger than arkling w e to buy sp going to hav rvive for a few days.'" nday, su at, as of Mo rade just to estimated th eople in Tampa y k es n er h C 000 p around 600, there were . er w o the p t Bay withou y in the evening when a was m sa Ir ld d u “I wo ack east an area, I d shifting b track starte o toward the Orlando lief,” g re supposed to d breathing a sigh of today, te p u ar e st k e o w w k I thin ut when “B . mmuid co sa f o y k se Chernes edible sen cr in an st there was ju ook pages nity. ing on Faceb rive people st o p le p eo Lots of p ng to help d houses, they’re willi r saying how ion centers back to thei eryev at d u an ac es ev ch m n o fr tree bra p u k al sense of ic n p io to at willing ere’s a n th en ev en thing, and th o.” to ing the community ose in Florida, includ es on the th , r For now ping thei ey ee k e ar i, n um Kent State al hurricane: Jose. out le ib ss o p g worried ab t ex n tually gettin doing the very ac m I’ w o “N se it’s en come t one, becau Jose, the nex ith the loop around th e if that kw . “So we’ll se similar trac Rzepka said d hits us.” ,” n ai ag t es an w out or comes one fizzles eron Gorman Contact Cam kent.edu. at cgorman2@
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Irma
Two cars drive through flooding water. Photo courtesy of Billy Gruszewski
By the numbers in Florida
4 Category
The strength of Irma when it made landfall in Florida with sustained winds of 135 mph
Irma
2
The number of times Irma made landfall in Florida - Cudjoe Key in the Florida Keys was first at 9:10 a.m. E.T. Sunday. The second came at Marco Island around 4 p.m. ET
6.4 Million
People warned to seek shelter, one of the largest U.S. evacuations
30,000
People left the Keys as the storm closed in
220,000 People waited in shelters across Florida
6.5 Million
Homes and businesses across Florida lost power, and utility officials said it will take weeks to restore electricity to everyone
185 mph
An uprooted tree sits on top of a Florida home after Hurricane Irma. Photo courtesy of Billy Gruszewski
Irmaʼs peak wind speed in the Atlantic. Irma was the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the open Atlantic Source: AP Graphic: Staff, TNS
On the cover: Photos courtesy of Billy Gruszewski
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Opinion
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A Democratic lack of vision Matthew Olienechak It’s clear that the Democratic Party is in shambles. Not that anyone should find that surprising, considering the outcome of last November’s election and its aftermath. Despite facing off against one of the most unpopular candidates to ever grace the political stage, the Democratic Party failed to win the presidency. They even lost both houses of Congress. So, what happened? Now, I could spend the rest of this column tearing apart the choice of Hillary Clinton as the party’s presidential candidate, but however true that may be, it has certainly been overdone by the media. I think it would be a much better idea to focus instead on their complete failure to be in any way a compelling organization capable of building a voter base that believes in their message, not that there is much of a message to be had. When they revealed their new rumored motto, “A Better Deal: Better Skills, Better Jobs, Better Wages,” I was honestly astounded that this was even an option despite it not being the officially chosen motto. And that was not just because it was reminiscent of something I would find on a Papa John’s box. Even the lightest examination reveals a slogan completely devoid of any real meaning beyond the vaguest promise of better economic circumstances. It offers no hint of how they’ll achieve this in the years to come, beyond the pandering allusion to The New Deal. And the inclusion of “Better Skills” itself is worrying. T heir focus on ski l l s implies that the Democratic Party has yet to shake free of the harmful idea that a good standard of living comes to those who possess a certain level of ability. Instead of trying to say anything truly groundbreaking, like championing the cause of a universal basic income, they cling to the notion that they can help those in need by better enabling them to compete in this capitalistic world. Regardless of how noble their intent might be, it matters little when it comes to
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Apple announced on Tuesday three new versions of the iPhone — the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X — with the highest-priced model being the iPhone X at nearly $999.
promoting actual change to the American way of life. Buying into the system and giving us more of the same is not going to fix anything. That attachment to the status quo remains the Democratic Party’s deepest flaw, somewhat ironic for a political organization who once got into the White House on a platform of change. They remain in bed with the establishment, all the while unable to comprehend how they could turn away the countless young adults who have become disillusioned with the whole political process. They play it safe to avoid any risks that could hurt their chances when it is that
Their focus on skills implies that the Democratic Party has yet to shake free of the harmful idea that a good standard of living comes to those who possess a certain level of ability.” – Matt Olienechak
Percent of Florida Keys homes destroyed by Hurricane Irma
Initial projections from the Federal Emergency Management Agency expect that nearly 25 percent of homes in the Florida Keys were entirely destroyed by Hurricane Irma.
very cautiousness that hurts them more than anything. Perhaps in the coming months, the higher-ups at the Democratic National Committee will realize that they need to push for more revolutionary ideas if they are going to take back the government from the Republicans. But given their track record, they’ll likely continue to stay the path and continue to lose. And then they’ll just rebrand again. Contact Matthew Olienechak at molienec@kent.edu.
Cheers&Jeers Cheers to ... helping out. A professor at Texas A&M University delivered an entire lecture while holding a class member’s child because the student couldn’t find a babysitter for her child.
Jeers to ... clogged drains. An 820-foot-long mass of fat, toilet paper, condoms and baby wipes is in the process of being removed from London’s sewage system. The mass weighs over 130 tons.
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SHANNON KOVACH’S VIEW
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The 2017 Indians are on a date with destiny Jack Kopanski Nothing can be taken away from the success of the 2016 Cleveland Indians. That was a squad that had some of the most fun I’ve ever seen a team have on a baseball field, and had they not run into a Cubs team on a date with destiny, they would have been hoisting the Commissioner’s Trophy. The team came together and got hot at the right times, at one point rattling off 14 straight wins midsummer. How guys like Mike Napoli, Rajai D a v i s a n d Ty l e r Naquin became the heroes they did last year, all with Michael Brantley sidelined, is beyond me. With the combination of timely hitting, consistent starting pitching and the ace-in-the-hole named Andrew Miller they acquired at the trade deadline, the 2016 Indians easily had one of the most impressive seasons in franchise history. After last year’s impressive run by the Indians, it seemed like no team could match the success of that 2016 team, this current squad being no exception. Twenty games ago, the Indians were nothing more than a team leading a weak American League Central Division, looking bound for an early exit from the playoffs.
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The hitting remained streaky, injuries started piling up and while they had a solid record at the time (69-56), the Red Sox and Astros were still the teams no one wanted to go up against. Fast forward nearly a calendar month from the last time the Indians lost a game on Aug. 23. What’s happened in that time has been nothing short of spectacular, and now has me believing that, as strong and magical as last season was, this is the team that is going to bring home the hardware in October. Let’s review all that’s happened in those 21 games. Corey Kluber propelled himself into the AL Cy Young lead (thanks also in part to Chris Sale’s recent implosion). He racked up four wins in four starts, 35 strikeouts over 32 innings, has given up only five runs and, to put the cherry on top of their 21-game streak, he nonchalantly threw a complete game shutout. In other words, #CyKluber. The Tribe laid the wood to Sale to begin this streak, tacking him for a careerhigh seven runs and lasting only three innings. What pitcher could possibly get a good night’s sleep, knowing they have to face a team that is in the top 10 in runs scored, batting average and RBIs? While Jose Ramirez’s MVP discussion has cooled down significantly since earlier this summer, he is still a force to be reckoned with at the plate. Throw in
the fact that Francisco Lindor is hitting bombs and that Edwin Encarnacion is looking like the player fans were hoping he would look like at the start of the season and you’ve got an unstoppable force that will win any matchup against an immovable object. Plus, last time I checked, the Indians have the best bullpen in baseball. Cody Allen is as dominant as they come in the ninth inning, Joe Smith is filling in perfectly as a seventh/eighth inning man while Andrew Miller is sidelined and Bryan Shaw seems to be making the slow transition from pariah to prized. It’s not just them, though. Guys like Nick Goody and Tyler Olson have held down middle-relief like it’s their job. This streak propelled the Indians into first place in the AL, putting them just four games behind the Dodgers for the best record in the majors. Say what you will about the opponents the Tribe faced in those 21 games, but, in a sport like baseball, winning is never guaranteed. There’s a reason it’s been 15 years since any team has won 21 straight games; it’s been over 80 years since a team won 21 straight. Last year’s team was a blast to watch. But, just like last year’s championship Cubs team, the 2017 Indians are a team of destiny. Roll Tribe. Jack Kopanski is a columnist. Contact him at jkopansk@kent.edu.
The Cassini-Huygens satellite is one of the most significant that humankind has launched, and its important role in the exploration of Saturn is coming to an end. It launched on Oct. 15, 1997, making it a historically pertinent piece of science that’s older than me. The missions the Cassini-Huygens has went through have not been easy. The satellite has made 2.5 million commands, collecting 635 gigabytes of scientific data and taking 453,048 photos throughout its journey. It will complete its final pass of Saturn, totaling 294 flybys over the course of its life. Cassini-Huygens is also a frontrunner when it comes to discovery; the satellite discovered and named six moons and discovered two oceans while in space, one on Titan and one on Enceladus, both Saturn’s moons. While discovery was Cassini-Huygens’ job, scientists played a critical role in utilizing the data produced by the satellite. Cassini-Huygens contributed to nearly 4,000 scientific publications. The total distance covered by Cassini-Huygens throughout its life is staggering. The average total distance an American walks in their entire life is about 2 million miles. Comparatively speaking, the total distance marked on Cassini-Huygens’ log will be 4.9 billion miles at the end of the mission. After the satellite’s extensive travels, Cassini-Huygens is on its last journey. They plan to drop it into Saturn’s atmosphere, the planet it has been orbiting for years, succumbing to the natural gravitational pull of Saturn that it’s been dodging for about 15 years. Now, the satellite will make its grave. When scientists hand Saturn the controls to CassiniHuygens and let it complete the satellite’s “final kiss,” it will be traveling at 69,368 mph when they lose signal. Saturn’s gravitational pull is nearly twice that of Earth, so the final speed of Cassini-Huygen’s plummet will be immense. The final hit on Saturn’s surface should be more than enough to trigger the complete destruction of the Cassini-Huygens satellite. For an object that produced so much pertinent information for the field of science, giving Cassini-Huygens attention before it makes its final mission is the least the scientific community can do.
Kyle Fitch is a columnist. Contact him at kfitch5@kent.edu.
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Half house in Kent , 6 03 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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