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Kent students experience New York Fashion Week up close Ella Abbott Fashion Reporter Fashion Week kicked off Sept. 7 in New York. The week-long exhibition of fashion shows draws crowds to the city, and Kent State students weren’t immune to the attraction. Mai Vu, a part-time instructor at Kent State’s New York City Studio, directed two shows, Berenik and Marcel Ostertag, during the week and invited students to attend. Simone Lindsey is a junior in the fashion design program who is studying at the studio in New York. Lindsey attended both of Vu’s shows. “The first show I went to was for Berenik,” she said. “It wasn’t a typical runway show. It was kind of like a live gallery.” At the show, guests walked through the models as they showed off pieces from the designer’s Ready-To-Wear line. Storm Dolfi is also a junior in the fashion design program who is studying in New York. The Berenik collection struck her due to the unisex feel of the line. “I’m not sure if the company necessarily considers itself unisex,” Dolfi said. “But it seemed that all of their clothes were.” Unisex, or androgynous, fashion is an upand-coming trend, Dolfi said. In July, Vogue debuted a cover issue with Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid where they discussed “genderless fashion.” Lindsey previously attended the fashion week in her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, where she directed fashion shows. This was her first time attending shows in New York. “It’s similar, but very different,” Lindsey said. “There’s a lot of higher profile designers in New York and there’s a lot more going on simultaneously. There’s a bunch of shows every night.” Dolfi’s first show during the week wasn’t a show she’d planned to see. She and some friends had decided to see what shows they could get into and walked past Austrian designer Irina Vitjaz’s show. “We kind of just walked by it and were like ‘hey, can we go in?’ And they were like, ‘I mean, yeah,’” Dolfi said.

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Dolfi ended up sitting in the second row for the show. “I think it’s a really good takeaway that if you get up and dress nice and want to go somewhere and say you’re a student, people actually might let you in,” she said. “It was an amazing show!” Mariah Moorer, a sophomore pre-fashion design/merchandising student, decided to drive to New York for the weekend to attend shows. She went to the Fenty Puma show and worked the Veronica Beard show, among others. “My main role was helping create the fashion show,” Moorer said. At the show, Moorer was the assistant to Veronica Beard’s senior vice president of branding and communications, Allison Aston. One of the designers for the Veronica Beard show was Chelsea Paskvan, a Kent State alumna. Paskvan had a hand in designing the line which appeared in the show. Beard’s line included a blend of tweed and denim. Moorer saw the weekend as a chance to network with industry professionals. She met with the current editor of Teen Vogue, Elaine Welteroth, and actor and musician Zendaya’s stylist, Law Roach. “Elaine [Welteroth] was really sweet, really genuine,” Moorer said. Roach gave Moorer some advice while she spoke with him, saying charm would get her far. This affected Moorer, who said people in the industry can feel they have something to prove and it leads them to being mean, which is something she hopes to push back against in the industry. The week in New York left a lasting impact on the first time Fashion Weekgoers. Lindsey said experiencing the industry in a way she hadn’t before offered a learning experience. “Fashion is a very tough industry and, for me personally, I just feel like the more you’re exposed to, the more prepared you are,” Lindsey said. For Dolfi, it was the overall impact of collections which stuck with her. She said the Vitjaz show blended different fabrics and colors. The collection didn’t appear to have a

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theme until she saw all of the pieces together at the end. “I think it’s really cool to see everything all together,” she said. “It kind of makes you think about the cohesiveness of the collection.” For students, experiences which allow for a real world look into the industry they’re studying can make them feel more secure in their choice of field.

“Being able to make the connections I made really was encouraging to me,” Moorer said. “Having a glimpse into what the rest of my life will be like was a lot of fun.” New York began “fashion month” and was followed by London. Milan’s fashion week begins Sept. 20, followed by Paris on Sept. 26. Contact Ella Abbott at dabbott9@kent.edu.

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Complications delay area murder investigations couple — Rogell Eugene John, 71, and his wife, Roberta Ray John, 64, — who were found dead June 12 in their Lake Township home. Inspector Jones said they still intend for Brinkman to be charged in Stark for murders at some point.

Jenna Kuczkowski, Andrew Keiper and Anthony Dworning Managing Editor, Enterprise Editor and Reporter Kent State and the surrounding area have been connected to a multitude of murders and killings over the past year, either through proximity or academic connections. Multiple students have been killed in separate incidents, and a number of killings have happened near the university’s campus. In most cases, investigations are ongoing and charges have yet to be filed, or there is little to no movement in court proceedings.

Javon Thomas Case Javon Thomas is still awaiting trial in the Portage County

Jacob Stockdale Case The Jacob Stockdale case has been in limbo since Jacob

allegedly shot his mother, Kathryn Stockdale, and his brother, James Stockdale, a Kent State business administration student, in what Stark police said is a double homicide. Police investigating a 911 hang-up call on June 15 arrived at the home of the Stockdale family in Bethlehem Township, where officers found James Stockdale and 54-year-old Kathryn Stockdale dead. Stark County Prosecutor John Ferrero said the investigation is still ongoing and, once the results are finalized, he and Stark County Sheriff George Maier can proceed from there. William Jones, an inspector with the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, plans to meet with prosecutors within the next week to discuss charges. He said his department will make recommendations, but that official charges would come from the prosecutor’s office and the grand jury. He believes Stockdale will be charged with something related to murder or manslaughter. Jones couldn’t say when he expected Stockdale to be charged, but that it probably wouldn’t be in the next week. The Stark County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the autopsy reports for Kathryn and James have been finalized, but could not be released due to the pending investigation. Stockdale has been hospitalized for months after he allegedly attempted to kill himself at the scene of the crime. Jones said he hasn’t received an update on his medical condition, but that wouldn’t impede the presentation of charges. Jones, however, could not say whether Stark County Jail could adequately care for Stockdale if he became incarcerated there. If the jail cannot care for him, Jones said other arrangements could be made.

George Brinkman Case After starting the court proceedings more than three

months ago, George Brinkman Jr. is still only in the pretrial phase of prosecution for his alleged role in a triple murder. On June 11, Taylor Pifer, a Kent State fashion design student, was found dead in her mother’s house on Ridge Road in North Royalton, Ohio, along with Pifer’s mother, 45-year-old Suzanne Taylor, and her sister, 18-year-old Kylie Pifer, who studied biology at Bowling Green State University. Brinkman was later apprehended and charged with the family’s murder: 13 counts of aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, kidnapping and offenses against a human corpse. Brinkman, 45, had his arraignment June 30 at the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, where he pleaded not guilty. Judge Brendan Sheehan also revoked Brinkman’s bond, originally set at $75 million. Since then, Brinkman had six pretrials and has another scheduled for Sept. 28. According to court dockets from the Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts, the attorney requested for more time to research the case further, which has been cited each time. There have also been three state subpoenas issued and a request for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Cor-

Photo of Jacob Stockdale, who is accused of allegedly shooting his brother, James Stockdale, who was a Kent State student, and their mother, Kathryn Stockdale. Photo courtesy of The Stockdale Family Band Facebook page.

Jail after double murders in Cuyahoga Falls. Thomas is accused of killing Brian Brack, 24, of Canton and Austin Tiller, 20, of Cuyahoga Falls in January of this year. When police arrived on the scene Jan. 10, they found Brack and Tiller dead, in addition to another woman who was shot, but sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Thomas was arraigned in the Portage County Courthouse by Judge Laurie Pittman on Jan. 13. Since then, there have been 21 other pretrial, discovery hearings and status conferences. One of the most recent pretrials took place Sept. 18. During this hearing, Thomas’ attorney Thomas DiCaudo tried to argue to keep the evidence from self-defense expert witness Gary Rini. Rini was under subpoena and failed to show up to argue to keep his work on file for the trial. Pittman and the state expressed their dislike of the report. “This is the worse expert report I have ever seen,” Pittman said to the defense during the hearing. “There is nothing here for you to hang your hat on, nor for the state to tear apart.” Pittman said the report lacked any evidence to prove Thomas was acting in self-defense at the time of both murders, due to its poor execution and lack of specifics. Pittman determined this evidence was not going to be allowed into trial, and Thomas' attorneys were denied his request to have Rini add to the report. The criminal trial is set for Oct. 3 at 8:30 a.m. at the Portage County Courthouse.

Jayquon Tillman Case

Photo of George Brinkman, on trial for allegedly commiting a triple murder, including Taylor Pifer, a former Kent State student, and her sister, Kylie, along with their mother, Suzanne Taylor. Photo courtesy of the North Royalton Police Department.

rection to provide any and all documentation in its possession regarding Brinkman, such as medical records, disciplinary records and psychiatric records, to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office for purposes of discovery. If convicted, Brinkman would be eligible for the death penalty, according to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office. A motion was filed Aug. 28 by Fernando Mack, one of Brinkman’s attorney’s, to dismiss the capital components of the case “due to constitutional and international law violations." That motion was later denied by Judge Peter Corrigan of Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court on Sept. 5. Following his next pretrial on Sept. 28, Brinkman’s trial date has been set for March 26, 2018, by Corrigan. In addition, Corrigan ordered the defense’s expert source report to be finished by Dec. 29, 2017, and the state experts report due by Jan. 31, 2018. The motion hearing is set for March 21, 2018, according to court dockets. Separately, on June 13, the Stark County Sheriff’s Department charged Brinkman with the deaths of a Stark County

It’s been nearly four months after Jayquon Tillman was fatally shot at a house party near Kent State, and authorities are still working to identify those responsible for the young student’s death. The Portage County Sheriff’s Department is still investigating the shooting, but don’t expect any arrests to be made in the immediate future, said Captain Larry Limbert. He said because the investigation is ongoing and open, he couldn’t release any information about potential suspects or leads. Limbert said it was too early to predict any possible charges that would be made in the shooting. He said the department is following all leads and working through a lot of information related to the case. The 18-year-old student from Eastern Michigan University was shot late into the night on Friday, May 5. Portage County sheriff’s deputies were at the scene to try and quiet the party when Tillman and another woman were shot, according to Cleveland.com. Tillman was well-regarded among his peers at Eastern Michigan. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, the Kings of Color student organization and involved with the Washtenaw County My Brother’s Keeper group's Young Brother's Leadership Council. After his death, many of his peers took to social media to share their grief. A GoFundMe account was started to help his family shoulder funeral costs. Tillman was the oldest of four siblings. Contact Jenna Kuczkowski at jkuczkow@kent.edu. Contact Andrew Keiper at akeiper@kent.edu. Contact Anthony Dworning at fdwornin@kent.edu.

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'I am Proud to Be' honors Hispanic Heritage Month Eden Kraus International Students and Issues Reporter "I am Proud to Be," an event held by the Spanish and Latino Student Association Monday on Risman Plaza, encouraged students to celebrate their differences and individuality. The event is a part of Hispanic Heritage Month with various celebrations put on by SALSA, Latino Network Caucus (LNC), Center for Student Involvement (CSI), Latin Social Dance Club (LSDC), Sister Circle and the Male Empowerment Network (M.E.N.). SALSA members invited students to write what they were proud of being in chalk on the ground. Responses varied from references to religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation and personal traits. Responses like "I am proud to be Muslim," "I am proud to be an animal lover" and "I am proud to be pansexual," covered the campus grounds. Aylin Chagolla, a sophomore speech pathology and audiology major and vice president of SALSA, said the event was created to embrace all diversity. Chagolla devised the idea behind "I am Proud to Be." “SALSA is an inclusive organization, so I thought it would be a great way to show that we’re open to anybody who wants to join,” Chagolla said. “Identity is such a big topic, especially in Hispanic and Latino culture,” she said. “My parents are immigrants from Mexico, and I feel that identity and how you

perceive yourself this month are very important.” Students of all backgrounds were encouraged to write about who they’re proud to be. Chance Zurub, a senior international relations major, wrote "I am proud to be black and Palestinian." “I’m really proud to represent my mom and my dad,” Zurub said. “My dad came all the way from Palestine, and my mom has been in Cleveland her whole life, but she has always instilled in me to be proud of what I am and my heritage. I take both (backgrounds) pretty equally and I stand up for Palestinian rights and black solidarity. I think they both constitute who I am.” Mandeep Singh, a freshman biotechnology major, said he stopped because he saw what looked like a fun way to express himself. “I wrote ‘I am proud to be a Sikh,’”Sangh said. “I am a Sikh, because I belong to a religion. I follow that practice and I follow that faith, and I am proud about it.” “It means that I am different. I was born different. I was raised different. I whave a different faith than other people and I like it,” he said. Students filled Risman plaza writing what was important to them regarding their personal identities. The event ended with the pavement covered in a colorful collection of words and phrases representative of Kent State’s diverse student population. Hispanic Heritage Month events will run through Oct. 13. A full schedule of all the events can be found on the Office of Global Education’s website. Contact Eden Kraus at ekraus5@kent.edu.

Melissa Perez, a junior nursing major, writes “Proud to be Dominican” in chalk on Risman Plaza during the SALSA “I am Proud to Be” event Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. Carter Adams / The Kent Stater

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Sports SPORTS EDITOR: HENRY PALATTELLA (HPALATTE@KENT.EDU)

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KSU quarterback Nick Holley runs out of bounds during the second half of Kent's home opener against Howard University on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Austin Mariasy / The Kent Stater

Kent State quarterback Nick Holley out for year Henry Palattella Sports Editor During Kent State football coach Paul Hayne's press conference Monday, he preached that while his team was banged up, they had a "next man up" attitude for the Flashes' upcoming matchup against Louisville. That thinking only became magnified Tuesday, as the athletic department confirmed that quar-

terback Nick Holley suffered a torn ACL in the Flashesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; game Sept. 16 against Marshall, an injury that will end the fifth-year senior's season. Holley sustained the injury in the first quarter of the Flashes' matchup against the Thundering Herd after a four-yard rush. He limped over to the sideline. Where the medical staff looked at him, and then spent the remainder of the game calling plays on the sideline. This is the third straight season

in which he has suffered a seasonending injury. In 2015, Holley's season ended after three games due to an injury that dealt with his hip and back. In 2016, he suffered a knee injury in the Flashes' penultimate game of the season, which required off-season surgery. Holley was converted to quarterback five games into the season last year and finished the year with 920 yards rushing and 868 yards

KSU quarterback Nick Holley after the Kent home opener against Howard Universty Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Austin Mariasy / The Kent Stater

passing to go along with 14 total touchdowns. Holley's absence will either be filled by junior quarterback George Bollas or true freshman Dustin Crum. Both saw action against Marshall, with Crum going 3-5 for 62 yards and Bollas going 4-12 for 55 yards. In his career, Bollas has throw for 1,213 yards to go along with four touchdowns and nine interceptions in his career. The Flashes currently have

freshman Will Phillis as a redshirt, but Haynes mentioned on Monday that burning his redshirt could be a possibility. Junior linebacker Matt Bahr and junior running back Myles Washington are also out for the season with injuries. Bahr suffered a knee injury against Howard on Sept. 9, while Washington tore his ACL against Marshall.

Contact Henry Palattella at hpalatte@kent.edu.

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Opinion

SUBMISSIONS: The Stater hopes to encourage lively debate about the issues of the day on the Opinion Page. Opinions on this page are the authors’ and not necessarily endorsed by the Stater or its editors. Readers are encouraged to participate through letters to the editor (email them to lmisera@kent.edu) and guest columns. Submissions become property of the Stater and are subject to editing without notice.

THE OPINION PAGE IS AN OUTLET FOR OUR COMMUNITY’S VARIED VIEWS

My hot take on hot takes Jack Kopanski When you hear names like Colin Cowherd, Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith, what’s the first thing you think of? Likely, you’d consider them as the three of the most outspoken sports personalities on TV today. While you can’t question the credentials these men have (aside from Skip), and they are undoubtedly some of the best sports minds in the media today, they have all made their careers on one thing: hot takes. Yes, “hot takes”: the lazy, unresearched, inane drivle that is only talked about to build allure and drive ratings. This isn’t to say that I’m against analysts going out on a limb and making bold predictions. The difference is, bold predictions can - more often than not - be backed up by fact and sound reasoning as to why said prediction is being made. At some point in time, though, the line that was drawn between being bold and being stupid was erased. One example is the difference between a 2 vs. 15 seed and a 1 vs. 16 seed in the NCAA tournament. An analyst saying that a 15 seed will upset a 2 seed can be backed up by pointing out that, though rare, it has happened before and will most certainly happen again at some point in time. Picking the 16 seed, however, unless completely and unmistakably satirical, is asinine as it has never happened before, and there is no data points to the indication that it will happen. Perhaps my biggest problem with hot takes is the combination of the ease with which they can be made, and the minimal, if not non-existent, accountability that said personality or analyst is held to if they are wrong. If Colin Cowherd were to go on air tomorrow and say that LeBron James was going to join the Xinjiang Flying Tigers, it would cause an uproar at the time due to the sheer absurdity of the suggestion. When that take does not pan out, however, no one is going to look at Cowherd

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any differently. No one is going to think less of him. What makes it even worse is the stigma of shame that comes with “going chalk.” It has become “boring” to suggest that the most likely situation is going to be the one that pans out. There’s no excitement to it. That’s part of the reason why ESPN and the television sports market as a whole has turned into the burning gar-

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What makes it even worse is the stigma of shame that comes with “going chalk.” – Jack Kopanski

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According to ESPN, Kent State is projected to lose to the University of Louisville by 43.5 points in Saturday’s football game. Bonus stat: Louisville is averaging 300 more yards per game offensively than the Flashes.

bage fire that it is now. They have put a value more on ratings, talking heads, controversial hot takes, over analysis, news and reporting. Entertainment has its place in sports, and that’s what hot takes and debate shows are. I’m not completely disregarding them, but do not confuse them for real reporting. Jack Kopanski is a columnist, contact him at jkopansk@kent.edu.

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Tesla: Saving the future of electric cars

SHANNON KOVACH’S VIEW

Kyle Fitch

Why didn’t Hollywood do anything about Spicer? Matthew Olienechak For someone who is as appreciative and involved in the video medium of art, it’s kind of surprising that I do not find time to watch the Emmys each year. Perhaps it is just my general dislike of award shows in general, but I can never do it. That’s not to say that I don’t look up the winners afterward, though. While I’m pleased to see that Donald Glover and “The Handmaiden’s Tale” both took home some awards, I eventually stumbled upon a less appealing part of the ceremonies. It appears that the right calls were made, and Sean Spicer showed up to parody his own remarks on the size of the inaugural crowds in November. While many in the audience were amused, I was decidedly less so. This is not because I wasn’t a fan of

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the gag. No, my complaint is that this is yet another example of the entertainment industry normalizing dangerous men who hold horrible beliefs. Here stood a man who willingly served an administration that would attempt to bar our fellow humans from entering this country because they disagreed with the worthiness of their religion. He served an administration that pledges to drive out those seeking a better life. And when he told his jokes, there was laughter. This reminded me of when Donald J. Trump first appeared on “The Jimmy Fallon Show,” where his hair was playfully ruffled by the titular host. The same concerns that I am now expressing were brought up even then, even before he won an election that has driven a stake into the heart of America and torn it apart with hateful rhetoric. Yet, it seems we simply expressed our outrage and moved on, doing nothing to deal with the problem at hand. And now we have come around to this situation yet again, only this time

around the country is in a much worse state than before. Perhaps instead of giving these men validation, allowing them to run the tables with these examples of self-parody, the entertainment industry could find within itself the moral courage to condemn these men and their atmosphere of pointless hate. They could rally against those who fight for oppression in a meaningful manner, more than just all getting together to make a short video plea to vote against a possible tyrant. They have the power and the position to make a real statement, yet they squander it. At least we still have the award winners themselves, many whose speech reflected on the dark times we find ourselves in. Perhaps, if we are lucky, this is a sign of things to come. Perhaps the industry will see these vanguards and realize that they must follow. Matthew Olienechak is a columnist. Contact him at molienec@kent.edu.

Could the electric car be this generation’s next technologic innovation, like smartphones? This new field of clean energy will be revolutionary, and car company Tesla, Inc., is releasing new technology making electric vehicles more practical. Tesla’s innovation could push the production of electric cars forward, sparking the fad of truly energyconscious transportation. Of course, such drastic change to the transportation sector will face considerable pushback from the oild industry, but the connectivity of Tesla’s vehicles, overall efficiency in regard to the gas they do use and sheer comfortability of the vehicles will disrupt the overall industry. Consider, for example, the way in which Tesla utilizes everyday technology: Tesla provides a mobile application where you can track your trip, find charging stations and notify you when your vehicle is fully charged. The app can also route your trips with the most efficient charging stops and times in its algorithm. Being able to link your phone to your car in this way seems so complex in my mind, but I hope that potential level of convenience afforded by this technology is alluring enough that we adapt to such processes. In terms of Tesla’s product mix, the firm offers two top-of-the-line electric cars, and both of these vehicles offer more to the driver than just being fuel-efficient. Starting with the Model S, this option comes with anti-bioweapon air filtration for the cabin and adaptive lighting for taking sharp turns. In turns of overall efficiency, the 100 kWh (kilowatts per hour) wall connectors for the Model S will cut your gas price virtually in half. Traveling 230 miles would cost the Model S $20.34 in gasoline, while the same distance in terms of electricity runs around $9.23. The Model X offers a choice between five, six or seven seats in the vehicle. Also, this model provides an automatic emergency braking system, side collision warnings, lane detection and an autopilot driver assistance. With the longest traveling distance of 295 miles on a single charge, it would cost $10.93 to charge this model for 230 miles, or $19.10 using gasoline. Becoming more aware of our environmental footprint will help move people into the electric vehicle world, and, given the drastic changes to the automotive industry enacted by Tesla, it seems like we may be on the brink of a desperately needed shift toward electric vehicles. Kyle Fitch is a columnist. Contact him at kfitch5@kent.edu.

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Kent to vote on sanctuary city status in November Rachel Duthie, Angelo Angel and Robert DiFranco Features Editor and Reporters Voters in the November general election will be able to decide if Kent will become the first Ohio city to declare sanctuary status. The Kent City Council voted in July to have the initiative on the ballot this fall. If enacted, Kent would limit its cooperation with federal authorities attempting to enforce immigration law. The intent is to protect those who are illegally in the country from fears of deportation. Kent Citizens for Democracy proposed the amendment through a petition, which surpassed the needed 10 percent of voters to get an amendment before city council. “The very recognizable title of sanctuary city makes it clear that there will be that trust,” said Lee Brooker, the president of Kent Citizens for Democracy. Despite city council’s support of immigration, some believe it’s not enough. “To have policies of non-cooperation with federal immigration agencies in place without the title of sanctuary city would be like having a building with an emergency exit with no sign over the door identifying it as such,” Brooker said. “People need to know.” The bill is mostly symbolic and does not provide tangible benefits for immigrants. Supporters of the bill argue the sanctuary city status encourages immigrants to report more crimes, use health services and enroll their children in school because they would feel safe in their communities. “It’s a form of trust,” Brooker said. Voting to amend the ballot initiative to the city’s charter would mean Kent would not only join a small group of cities and counties

practicing sanctuary policies, but would be the first to claim the title in the state of Ohio. Cities such as Columbus practice sanctuary policies without the name. On Feb. 9, the Columbus City Council put Mayor Andrew Ginther’s executive order into effect, which offers a variety of protections to undocumented immigrants. As of March, the city of Oberlin updated its sanctuary policies to reflect the current atmosphere of immigration enforcement on a federal and local level. Opponents of the ballot initiative are adamant if Kent were to adopt such language to the city charter, it would be followed by lost federal funds. “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 John Kuhar, a Kent city councilman who opposed the ballot initiative. “Kent gets an awful lot of funds.” The concern was enough to prompt all but one Kent City Council member to vote in favor of adding “not endorsed by City Council” language to the ballot initiative. Since Issue 9 met the ballot initiative requirements to appear on the November ballot, the city council must allow the issue to appear before its constituents. The added language, in theory, would deter any threats of withheld funds, but Joe Becker, a member of Kent Citizens Against Becoming a Sanctuary City, disagreed. Becker said placing it’s foolist to place the responsibility of sanctuary status on residents. “The federal government isn’t going to care, they’re going to cut them off,” he said. The added language would make no difference in distinguishing the Kent residents’

actions to city council, but understood the council’s concern, Becker said. “They’re afraid of losing money,” Becker said. Recent rulings in select California cities as well as Chicago suggest withholding federal funds from sanctuary cities is unconstitutional. “It’s bluster, and it’s meant to frighten people who depend on this money,” said Steven Volk, a Latin American history professor at Oberlin College. “I’m not a lawyer. … but it’s simply unconstitutional to deprive a city of that money.” One of Becker’s concerns include the influx of undocumented immigrants with criminal tendencies. He denies he is against immigration, but said he wants individuals to be held accountable for their actions and is frustrated criminals could take advantage of Kent’s policies and elude law enforcement. “Criminals and people who commit terror look for places to blend in. If they know they can do bad at a sanctuary city, well hell, let’s send our ugly ones to do the crime in a sanctuary city,” Becker said. Kuhar shared similar concerns about Kent becoming a popular location for undocumented immigrants. “I feel that everyone should go through the proper channels to enter the U.S. just as my ancestors did. You should not be able to come in as an illegal and take away jobs, welfare, medical, et cetera without paying the price,” Kuhar said. “I feel that these people are criminals.” The community will have the chance to vote on sanctuary city status for Kent on Nov. 7 in the general election. Contact Rachel Duthie at rduthie@kent.edu. Contact Angelo Angel at aangel3@kent.edu. Contact Robert DiFranco at rdifran2@kent.edu.

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5 TIPS FOR LIVING OFF-CAMPUS needed nap. Or getting locked out of your dorm room (and having to walk shoeless to another building just to get a temporary key). Or re-wearing clothes because a load of laundry costs $2.75. *Sprays perfume on shirt* But at some point, when you are ready to move on, here are 5 tips to help you survive your transition from dorm life to apartment life.

The best years of your life are supposed to be the ones spent enclosed in a tiny box they call a dorm room, right? Who doesn’t live for the moments you can only experience there? Like fire drills! What better time to practice these than 10 p.m. the night before an exam? Or the 8 p.m. start of quiet hours … when you are just waking up from a much-

Read the lease You may be too excited about getting your first apartment that you forget how to read, but take a step back and check the fine print, starting with utilities. These bad boys will get you every time. Paying a monthly flat rate for utilities is easiest. You won’t have to worry about layering on 3 pairs of socks during December to save money. If you do have to pay utilities, ask your landlord which ones and what the average bill costs. Once you get your first bill you will have a better understanding of how much money to save for utilities and how much extra you’ll have left for pizza. Trust me, you’ll want

to get the most bang for your buck. Does your apartment have a washer and dryer or do you have to pay for laundry? The freedom of being able to wash your clothes whenever you want, and how often, is a bonus. Having a gym included is also a big factor for most. You want to be able to work out when it’s convenient for you! What about spending hot summer days outside with your friends and neighbors at the pool, battling for the aux and taking pictures on your super cute yet overly expensive donut floaty? It really can’t get much better than that.

Shop like a pro want to waste your money on food that will go bad. Buying food you can use for multiple different meals is also key. Most importantly, there are websites and apps that give you recipes depending on what food you have in your fridge. If you don’t want to eat Ramen the rest of your life download Fridgefood on your phone or visit http:// myfridgefood.com/

You never realize how bad you are at grocery shopping until you live on your own. You may find yourself going to the store twice a week and still struggling with what to make for dinner. Keep a list of things you find you need as the week goes on. Try to schedule a specific day to go grocery shopping about every 2 weeks. Only buy what you’ll eat – you don’t

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Try your best to make friends with your neighbors. Also, keep in mind how thin your walls/floors may be. Be as lenient as you can when hearing noise from other apartments and polite as you can if you’re going to ask them to quiet

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Having a tool kit is something a lot of people don’t think about when moving into an apartment. Being able to hammer a nail or having a tape measure will come in handy sometime throughout the year, I promise you. Also, knowing how to plunge a toilet or tighten a screw in a chair are also good skills to have. Besides, even if you don’t know how to use the actual tools in the kit they will at least come in handy if you ever need something to throw.

Learn to save now Do your research. Find what is affordable and within your budget. Buy the off-brand groceries that taste the same. Buy the liquid laundry detergent, not the detergent pods. Keep track of what you have in your house so you don’t double-buy products. Don’t buy cable. You know you will use Netflix more anyway. Saving money is the newest trend and you want to make sure you follow it! Feedthepig.org.

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