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DAILY KENT STATER Friday, April 29, 2011 • The independent student newspaper of Kent State University • Weather: Showers, HI 50, LO 39

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READ THESE STORIES AND MORE ON KENTWIRED.COM Audio expert to speak for May 4 events Stuart Allen, a forensic audio expert, will talk at the Kiva at 7 p.m. Tuesday about what he heard on a May 4 recording, which could potentially change history.

May 4th eyewitness travels to Vietnam to make amends May 4th survivor and self-proclaimed professional protestor Bill Arthrell is back in Kent to speak about his trip to Vietnam, where he apologized to the Vietnamese people for the war.

Library late-nighters cooking the books

Kent State professors discover, identify first antimatter of helium

Cassandra Beck

Physics professors Declan Keane and Spiros Margetis were among a group of physicians who recently discovered and identified antihelium-4, the largest antinucleus.

Ever wonder what goes on in the middle of the night at the Kent State University Library? For the first time, the library is open 24 hours a day, five days a week. We sent Daily Kent Stater reporter Cassandra Beck on a trip to the graveyard shift of the library.

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College Fest story Campus police don’t anticipate problems for College Fest, but said they each shift will be at full staff of patrolling officers.

Political groups elect presidents Kent State’s left and right wing student organizations nominated and elected their executive board members to lead them for the 2011-2012 academic year.

KENTWIRED.COM Check out the photo slideshow of the Bruno Mars concert.

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Seth Bain, junior English major, reads during a late-night study session at the library.

2:06 a.m. – The sidewalk is lined with dim streetlights as I walk from my car up to the library. I think of all the recent robberies. I think about receiving a Flash ALERTS: “Girl killed on way to library.” I power walk the rest of the way. As I approach the doors, I look up. All the floors are lit except for the top three. A couple of students stum-

ble out of the library. I attempt to open the front doors. They’re locked. I make eye contact with the security guard a little to the left inside the doors. He motions for me to walk around to the far left hand entrance, the only doors open from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. I hand the security guard my FLASHcard. He swipes it and mumbles, “thanks.” I walk through the doors and stand there for a second; it’s almost dead quiet, and I don’t know where to go. One guy shuffles books behind the circulation desk; usually there are three or four people working there. I make my way through the first floor. There is not a soul in the computer lab area. There are about eight students on the first floor alone; almost all of them with papers and books spread out, working by themselves. One pair of students sits at a reference computer, pointing at the screen and whispering back and forth. I sit down at a computer and check my email. Good thing I drank coffee before I left.

2:22 a.m. – I press the “up” button at the elevator. I wait a few moments and then the doors open and a group of four people walk out. It sounds like they’re discussing a group project. I take the elevator to the second floor, where I see two girls sitting in a glassed-in study room, both staring at Facebook screens instead of books. I walk along the second floor, noticing about six people, almost all wearing earbuds and poring over books. A kid who sits overlooking Risman Plaza stretches and seems to be taking a small break from his work. “I’m usually here a lot — usually from 11 p.m to 3 a.m.,” said Eric Pahls, freshman nursing major. Pahls is working on a paper for Music as a World Phenomenon due the next day. He says he chooses to study in the library rather than his dorm in Wright Hall because it’s quieter. A constant, steady sound of a floor cleaner rumbles in the background. 2:39 a.m. – I make my way up to the third floor only to realize that there really is nowhere to go on that

The perks of being a university president Kate Murphy

Students may gripe about the size of President Lester Lefton’s paycheck, but many do not know exactly what their tuition money is paying for. Kent State is paying for Lefton to drive a new car every two years, have a crew clean his house three times a week and a membership to two clubs of his choosing. Lefton’s annual earnings are middle ground for state schools in Ohio. He is paid a base salary of $378,000 per year and is eligible for an annual performance bonus up to 20 percent. His salary falls between The Ohio State University’s presidential salary of $775,000 and Youngstown State’s presidential salary of $239,000. “I don’t set my salary,” Lefton said. “The Board of Trustees sets my compensation. There is a national market for college presidents. There are college presidents around the country that earn $2 million a year or $3 million a year. I’m no where near that compensation level.” According to an article on businessweek.com, the highest paid university president

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is Henry Bienen of Northwestern University, which a private university in Illinois. His total annual compensation is $1,742,560, which includes his salary, retirement package, performance bonus, use of house and car and other perks. Although Lefton doesn’t make as muc h mo ne y as Bienen, the Board of Trustees did provide a large number of perks drawn up in his contract to accompany his salary. The university will provide Lefton with an American model automobile of his choosing to be leased by the university for his

exclusive use. The university will pay for insurance, maintenance, fuel, taxes, licenses, registrations and other expenses. Four weeks of paid vacation outside business and professional meetings are given each academic year. All his travel, entertainment and other expenses during this time will be paid for him and also for his wife, Linda Lefton. Membership in two clubs of Lefon’s choice will also funded by Kent State to facilitate fundraising and recruitment for the university. See PERKS, Page 5

major. “My test is tomorrow. I’ll be here until I feel ready for it.” Sumner says she studies at the library because she can focus more. “The silence kind of creeps me out, but I don’t want to move all my stuff,” she says. I walk in and out of the rows of journals all along the fifth floor. I try not to scare the random students tucked into random tables and chairs among the bookshelves. 3:07 a.m. – I make my way up to the sixth floor and count a total of five people there. One kid sits with his hood up and his face down in his arms, sleeping. Everyone is studying with coffee and energy drinks on the tables. I sit for a little and check Facebook on my phone; no one says a word the entire time. 3:18 a.m. – I take the steps to the seventh floor and see no one. I’m creeped out. Just as I’m walking along the back row of books, I see a girl sitting by the window, books spread out all over the table in front of her. See LIBRARY, Page 5

KSU says: “Goodbye Prince of Thieves” Allison Smith

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floor. The old audiovisual services area is locked with a gate and all the office doors are closed. I hear a sound and jump, only to see a custodian pushing a cart out of the bathroom. I take the stairs up to the fourth floor and relax when I see three students at the desk and tables outside of the Writing Commons. I walk up and down the stacks of books looking for students tucked into desks among the bookshelves. I don’t find anyone, so I sit down and pull out “19 minutes,” a novel I brought and read for 20 minutes or so. 3 a.m. – I head up to the other floors, and I must admit, I couldn’t get the idea of a “library ghost” out of my head. (An administrator had told me about it for another story.) I’m conscious of every sound I hear even checking behind me a few times as I climb the stairs higher. I get to the fifth floor and find a girl sitting at a table by the elevator. Her books and papers are spread across almost the entire table. She’s studying Cost Accounting. “I’ve been here since five,” says Kyleigh Sumner, junior accounting

The news of the possible demolition of the Robin Hood has disappointed two previous employees of the former restaurant and bar. Kim Brown, account clerk for the City of Kent’s building department said Christine Coven, the owner of the building, was issued a demolition permit on April 21. “They do have permission from the city of Kent to demolish the building,” Brown said. “Right now the contractor is checking it over, and they will try to remove some of the interior before it happens.” Brown said she doesn’t know when the Robin Hood will be demolished, but the buildings department will have to go in and inspect it before it happens. Matthew Roads and Helen Dix both worked at the Robin Hood during their college years but in different eras. Matthew Roads lived in Kent for six years and worked at the Robin Hood for five years. His jobs varied from bartender to head of security to booking the shows before it closed in the summer of 2010. “There wasn’t much warning,” he said. “It was kind of a lease thing between the landlord and the owner.” Roads said he heard about the possibility that the Robin Hood will

be demolished through the newspaper and on Facebook. “It’s a bummer, the Robin Hood, being so close to campus,” he said, “I t has so much potential still but it seems the pattern was it kind of came in and out over the years.” He said he was a DJ on Thursday nights for the last two years and performed part of his band, Tropidelic. “I still play in it up here in Cleveland, but that was a big part of why I was always there and had so many good times there, too,” he said. Dix was a waitress at the Robin Hood in the 1930s when it was a restaurant. “It’s breaking my heart,” she said. “I feel bad. Any place you have a pleasant time, you feel bad about it (being demolished).” Dix said she had a lot of fun with her fellow workers. “I just served and on Saturdays we had to scrub the furniture and clean the place. We had a good time,” she said. “It was companionship, really. The wrestling team worked in the kitchen, they washed the dishes.” Dix said she came to Kent State because she got a job at the Robin Hood. “I had a high school teacher that had gone to Kent and he took me down and they interviewed me at the Robin Hood and offered me a job, and so that’s why I went,” she said. She said the Robin Hood was a high-class restaurant back when she worked there. See ROBIN HOOD, Page 5

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WEEKEND EVENTS FRIDAY

Glass Sale When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Student Center Lobby B

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D’Angelo Show’s “Lend a Hand to Japan” When: Noon – 6 p.m. Where: Student Center Main Lobby B

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Table When: Noon – 6 p.m. Where: Student Center Lobby 12

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State Anime meeting When: 5 – 10 p.m. Where: Math and Science Building Room 228

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Crafts Exhibit Opening Reception When: 5 – 8 p.m. Where: School of Art Gallery

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Education Association Honors Banquet When: 5 – 10 p.m. Where: Student Center Room 204

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Daily Kent Stater A new degree auditing system will be available on FlashLine starting June 1 and will replace KAPS for students in catalogue year 2010. Deborah Barber, executive director of Degree Planning and Student Success, said the GPS audit system is the second step in the GPS program and will monitor students’ progress based on individual Student Educational Plans. Provost Robert Frank said the plans would be created by students and their advisers. With these plans, students will know every class they need to take throughout their entire undergraduate education. “This is an interactive plan,” Frank said. “It’ll show you what you need to take semester by semester.” Barber said the plans and audit system should help students know what

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The roadmaps would show students what classes they needed to take for a certain major and show them options to fill certain electives or Kent Core requirements. Barber said the interactive plan is flexible and allows each student to individualize their education. “With a plan, you can create anything you want to,” Barber said. “If you want to get through in three years, the student and the adviser can build that in. However you want to do it, you can do it.” Frank said he believes the plans will help students and allow them to explore their educational options. “It’s designed to help students navigate their education,” Frank said. “It’s going to make navigating much simpler for students and much friendlier for students.”

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creation of their plans. “It’s our hope that all 2010 students will get a plan by the end of fall semester,” Barber said. Julianne Janosko, freshman pre-nursing major, was part of the pilot program for the GPS audit program and Student Educational Plans. “It was a lot easier to navigate,” Janosko said. “I like how you could see all your classes for each semester, and it just e-mails your advisor if you change anything.” Cara Cioffi, freshman biotechnology major, said she likes the idea of a new auditing program. “I don’t like KAPS at all, so I think this will be better,” Cioffi said. The GPS audit system allows students to see their audit and their plan side-byside so they can see what they need to take in order to graduate in a specified amount of time. Frank said the base of the individual plans are the GPS roadmaps that were created two years ago.

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they need to do to graduate. “We don’t want (students) floundering around out there with lots of confusion going on,” Barber said. Frank said the GPS audit system paired with the plans will take into account all university requirements including diversity and Kent Core as well as transfer credits. “Students will always know what it takes to graduate in the time they want to budget for college,” Frank said. “They would always know which semester to take which course. They wouldn’t need to go to an adviser to do all the course planning that many students now do.” Over the summer, students will be able to start creating their individual plan online through FlashLine and then submit it to their adviser for approval. Incoming freshmen will be introduced to the plans and auditing system while going through the Destination Kent State program and then finish their plans in their FYE course. Current catalogue 2010 students will be less structured in their

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Bruno Mars, We the Kings rock for ‘sexy’ crowd Nicole Aikens

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Bruno Mars came out banging. Literally. He immediately hopped on the drums before jumping on guitar and into his first song, “Waiting on the Other Side.” Donning his signature fedora, Bruno step-touched and hip-thrusted with his band. The sweet vocals Bruno is known for were on point; the only thing different from the CD tracks was the screaming crowd, especially while he slowed it down and seductively sang “First Time.” Bruno was singing “Marry You” when we got kicked out by Bruno’s head of security for taking photos. Plan B opened the show, and the only word to describe Plan B is energetic. He and his band played big, and the set stayed that way throughout. Dressed in suits and ties, this band from the UK mixed jazzy vocals, rap and pop and turned it all into a huge show. They recreated beat box versions of “Stand by Me” and “Kiss from a Rose.” There’s a chance the Kent crowd hasn’t heard of Plan B before, but this performance probably earned the band a spot on most of audience’s iTunes. Travis Clark, the lead singer of We the Kings, commanded the crowd to dance with “lust” written on his hand. “We are We the Kings, and we are here to make you shake your booty,” he yelled during the set. Since the band started booking colleges a year and a half ago, these types of shows are nothing new to We the Kings, and it showed when Clark described the “white boy dance” and

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TOP Bruno Mars performs for the audience at FlastFest yesterday at the M.A.C. Center. We the Kings and Plan B and Another Kind of Buffalo opened for Bruno Mars. BOTTOM Travis Clark, the lead singer of We the Kings, performs during their opening set before Bruno Mars.

the girls “grinding their shit into it.” The band played a new song called “Friday is Forever,” which they recently created a video for that is a parody of Rebecca Black’s “Friday.” We the Kings also played a cover of Jimmy Eat World’s “The Middle,” and the group ended their set with their big hit “Check Yes, Juliet.” In an interview before the show, Clark said, “I kind of believe that music is the only thing that still makes sense in this messed up world.” That attitude, matched his funny remarks to the crowd, made for a great set. He flirted with the crowd, called them sexy on multiple occasions and told them, “I’m really glad I have jeans on because otherwise I’d have a boner.”

Nicole Aikens is the assistant features editor.

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“As if you could kill time without injuring eternity. “ — Henry David Thoreau

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On April 29, 2004, the National World War II Memorial opens in Washington, D.C., to thousands of visitors, providing overdue recognition for the 16 million U.S. men and women who served in the war. — History.com

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Midwest My American Dream

find myself in airports and airplanes at least once every four months, typically the time between my visits to Mexico City, where I was born and raised and my family still lives, and my semesters of college. Skymall doesn’t do it for me. I don’t think I will ever find a marshmallow shooter useful. And I refuse to pay for on-demand movies or satellite radio. Thus, my trips give me the opportunity to meet the person sitting next to me in a matter of hours. The conversation with the businessman, real estate agent or Iraq veteran often begins on the destination’s weather, traffic, restaurants, etc. But inevitably, after I’ve mentioned I’m a college student, the passenger flying in the uncomfortable middle seat — I get only window seats — asks me, “So, what’s your major?” “I’m a newspaper journalism student,” I say. Immediately after, I hear an “Ohh.” And trying to avoid that awkward silence, the passenger follows up by asking, “So, where do you plan on working?” “On a newspaper,” I answer confidently. And at least three conversations have ended in something to the effect of “Hmm. Well, good luck with that.” And the passenger proceeds to read or sleep. None of the passengers’ answers

Regina Garcia Cano related to my major really convince me. And it’s not the good luck that bothers me, but the initial “Ohh,” that same “Ohh” relatives and friends repeatedly said from the time I was in sixth grade and decided to go to college for journalism, to the day I left Mexico City to enroll at Kent State. I want to be a journalist because I sincerely believe journalism is the black box of society’s conscience. I want to be responsible for recording society’s history, uncovering reasons for failure and providing people with information to avoid repeating mistakes. I want to help break the nontraditional barriers of ignorance, not illiteracy or school dropout, but the increasing detachment of society from what is happening in its surroundings. I want to hold the powerful accountable. For some people, these may all seem unattainable goals. But for those people, it also seemed impossible that I could

one day obtain an undergraduate degree from an American institution. I came to college in the United States to get the broader education I couldn’t get in Mexico. I wanted to understand life in another country and live under the First Amendment. It is a decision I’ll never regret. College has taught me three rules people should abide by: 1) Stick to your gut. 2) Don’t be a pushover — by any means. 3) At the end of the day, enjoy whatever it is that you are doing. Life is too short; one cannot afford to be afraid of asking, trying, doing, acting, playing, etc… So if you are rejected from a university’s artistic performance, try again. And again. And again. Next time you don’t understand a topic in class, raise your hand; the professor can’t guess you have a question unless you bring it up. And if you’re taking pictures for a photo project and the lights aren’t right and your equipment isn’t working, take a deep breath and smile. Believe in yourself or nobody else will. In about two weeks, I’ll be flying on Continental’s flight 6255. And my answer is ready for the person in seat 22 E: “I’m a proud newspaper journalism graduate.” Regina Garcia Cano is a senior newspaper journalism major and editor of the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at rgarcia1@kent.edu

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SENIOR COLUMN

Good night, and good luck In high school, everything was simple. Milk was only 35 cents, people were good for the most part, and I couldn’t wait to get started at Kent State. Four years and 200 chicken fingers later, I still have a sense of optimism that got me through daily hardships and injustices. Although, I am ready to move on from this fine institution, Kent State, don’t think I didn’t keep tally. Buckle-up, this could be a bumpy ride. The food choices were never an issue. A couple dozen chickens were dipped in barbeque sauce at my hands, but I still love chicken fingers. However, it was the service I received that frustrated and confused me. I once waited 35 minutes for my number to be called because someone forgot cottage cheese was already in containers near where my other food sat getting cold. I don’t know if that was worse than ALL of my experiences at Jump Asian Express. I’ll admit going to work is hardly fun, but those are the most miserable looking people I have encountered. Even Chilean miners, who were trapped underground with little hope of seeing daylight again, came out with smiles. It is good that the Hub is on the first floor because based off the mood of that restaurant; a two-hour shift there might actually make people jump. To all those people, yes, it is atrocious that sometimes you burn my chicken beyond recognition, but everything is fine. Just remember to breathe and smile occasionally. Regardless of my charbroiled chicken, parking is worse. I understand order needs kept with 4,000 people on campus, but why are there only five 30-minute meters in crucial areas of campus? I know you want equal parking opportunity, but it doesn’t really help anyone when there are Parking

Anthony Holloway Service workers waiting eagerly to give them a ticket as their meter expires. I still have no where to park because I refuse to pay money for a parking pass to maybe find a spot? I am glad I was able to find my spot this year. Sure, it is a walk to campus and could easily be considered the brown eye of Kent with its many potholes, but baby, it is FREE. Having said that, I think just because the new chancellor to the Ohio Board of Regents accepted the funding plan for campus renovations, it doesn’t mean it’s right. It just shows the leaders of the university were never really dedicated to finding a student friendly way of funding them. Finally, President Lefton, I want to thank you for being a leader of excellence by accepting your luscious bonuses, housing and other allowances. I hope you enjoy all the campus renovations that most students will help pay for but never see. Well, they are calling my number for my food, so I think it’s time to wrap this up. For all of you stuck here, I’ll keep it short, sweet and in the words of a great man and journalist: “Good night, and good luck.” Anthony Holloway is a senior newspaper journalism major. Contact him at ahollow1@kent.edu.

SENIOR COLUMN

A place for the familiar

One warm June evening last summer, I asked what I thought was a simple and innocent question: “Do you think you’ll move to Florida?” My aunt was missing her daughters who live in Miami, so the idea of moving south to be close to them made sense to me. She paused for a minute before answering with tears in her eyes. “I can’t,” she said. “Everything and everyone I know is here.” When I came to Kent on freshman movein day, I had to leave the familiar behind — save whatever mementos I could fit in the van. That night, I lay awake thinking about the next four years. Back then, change was getting bangs or ordering a smoothie flavor other than strawberry. Back then, I feared change. After that first night, I realized from that point on, my life would be a steady stream of changes. I could either spend the rest of my life reacting to them or the rest of my life making them. I decided to embrace change. After all, no one knew me or my previous aversion.

Nicole Stempak At the end of freshmen year, I met up with a high school friend who told me I was less like the person she had known for three years. I wasn’t quite sure how to respond to that compliment, or even see it as a compliment, until I started reflecting on my time here. I’ve created routines and a nice little life for myself. Despite the constant changes, I’ve grown comfortable. I tried different smoothie flavors at Jazzman’s. I made the effort to know others. I broke out of my shy shell and eventually found a group of friends who accompanied me on new adventures. Some adventures were more successful than others, but they all served important les-

sons. I learned I won’t discover something new unless I’m willing to try it. I learned I have to be proactive if I don’t like the direction my life’s headed. I learned who and what are important to me. I learned life was too short to spend doing something I don’t enjoy. It seems Kent has become the familiar and everything after May 7 is unknown. I don’t know where I’m headed, yet that doesn’t frighten me like it did four years ago. I’m not the person I was four years ago. Driving home from dinner with my aunt, I took comfort in the fact that I was able to make the unfamiliar familiar. Before I fell asleep that night, I remembered some sage advice a friend once gave me when I was homesick and lonesome: “You never really leave a place you love. Part of it goes with you, leaving a part of you behind.” Nicole Stempak is a senior magazine journalism major and assigning editor. Contact her at nstempak@kent.edu.editor for the Daily Kent Stater.

Hazell brings new technique to football team The hiring of Darrell Hazell to become Kent State’s head football coach has shot life into the program. Hazell, who left his job as Ohio State’s assistant head coach, has immediately become the face of Kent State athletics. His face is plastered on billboards across the area. While Hazell is a fresh face, will it make a difference? It doesn’t look good. The offense that Hazell wants to run requires a quarterback with a strong arm and excellent decision making. While Kent State has seven quarterbacks on its roster, none of them possess both requirements. Junior quarterback Spencer Keith, number one of the depth chart, but his lack of arm strength is a recipe for disaster. Freshman Cedric McCloud is currently listed as the backup

Lance Lysowski quarterback, but he was called for multiple delay of game penalties in the Blue vs. Gold game and did not command the offense well. Hazell’s first recruiting class will arrive in August for Fall Camp, but what should Kent State fans expect? Well, don’t expect help to come right away. Kent State’s recruiting budget is still the lowest in the Mid-American Conference.

Joel Nielsen, Kent State director of athletics, included a clause in Hazell’s contract that encourages him to recruit players from Ohio. Ohio is great for high school football, but can Kent State compete with Ohio State for players? Exactly. The result is a group of players who don’t belong. Hazell is a great guy. He’s an incredible people person and immediately gained the respect of his new team. But until the program is given the resources to succeed, there is no chance that Dix Stadium will be filled when the Flashes are playing in November. Lance Lysowski is a junior news major and assistant sports editor. Contact him at llysowsk@kent.edu.

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Starting the fight against senate bill 5

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Barberton High English teacher Thomas Townsend trains Ohio Education Association members for the upcoming petition drive to put Senate Bill 5 on the ballot this November. The group is hoping to get enough peititions to allow a vote on the measure, which passed 17 to 16 in the State Senate this year.

Growing up with technology Technology changes the way students grow up Sidney Keith

skeith1@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater Technology 20 years ago was so much simpler than it is now. Or at least senior accounting major Brenda Rawlings thinks so. “Although I miss the simpler life, technology is very good, and the convenience factor outweighs the simpler life of 20 years ago,” said the adult student working on her second degree. Over the past two decades, cell phones and texting emerged, computers entered the household and video games evolved to include realistic graphics and game play. Cell phones changed the way we communicate “Cell phones didn’t exist when I went to college the first time,” Rawlings said. “If I wanted to get a hold of someone, I would have to find them in person or call their house phone. Now I can e-mail them, call their cell phone or call their house.” Junior pre-marketing major Cory Shoaf said he remembers calling his friends’ houses when he was little to see if they were home. “Now I just shoot people a text message if I need something,” he said. “It really is a lot easier.” Rawlings agrees that texting makes communication easier but also thinks it’s too impersonal. “People tend to type text messages and e-mails that they probably wouldn’t say in person,” she said. She does think, however, that cell phones are useful for staying in con-

tact with her children. “It’s a great peace of mind when they’re out on the road,” she said. Cherie Shoaf, Cory Shoaf’s mom, said she remembers bag phones, cell phones that were carried in bags and plugged into cars. She used to have a phone for only calls, but now she has a basic phone that she uses to call and text her children. Cory Shoaf has an iPhone now, but he remembers when phones didn’t have color screens and never got service. “It’s something I use every day, and I’m glad phones have come this far,” he said. “I don’t know what I would do without it.” Faster and smaller computers open possibilities Computers have evolved the same way. “Computers weren’t as cool when we were kids,” senior marketing major Ashli Nelson said. “They were big and slow, and the interface was ugly,” she said. “The first one we got was an old IBM with DOS, ‘Doogie Howser’ style. We got a new one with Windows `98 eventually, and now we have an HP with Vista on it.” Ashli Nelson’s mom, Shari Nelson, knew only bulky, slow computers growing up. They weren’t very useful, so she didn’t do much on them. She bought her children their first computer in the early 90s and their experience is different. “When the kids were littler, they would just play games or do homework on the dial-up Internet,” she said. “Now they do all kinds of stuff like Facebook and chat with friends.” Ashli Nelson said she uses her computer every day. “I have some classes online, and at work all of the communication is done over e-mail,” she said. “It makes it easier to write papers, do research and communicate. Life would be so different

with out them.” Her mom agrees. “It makes communicating with the office so much easier,” Shari Nelson said. “I’m completing my degree online, and without our computer I couldn’t do that. It’s to the point where people are so connected with their laptops that life would be totally different without them.” Digital has made music mobile and accessible Music moved from a clunky medium to one that fits in your pocket. Junior sports administration major Eric Williams remembers the time when cassettes were still around. “I remember jamming out to the radio and Madonna CDs when I was a kid,” he said. “Cassettes were being taken over by CDs, but I do remember a cassette or two in my day.” Junior marketing major Elana Koh said she also recalls her parents listening to cassettes when she was little. “Now I use my iPod to listen to a lot of stuff,” she said. “I still listen to the radio, and that’s how I find a lot of music. I also buy CDs at Best Buy and download music with iTunes.” She likes that she can take her entire music collection with her. “It’s like I can carry hundreds of CDs with me anywhere I go,” she said. Rawlings said she thinks the sound quality of music has changed. “It’s gotten better, and it’s more defined,” she said. “Almost anyone can produce music with computer technology, changing the voice tone, and having the instrumentals for background.” Rawlings grew up with vinyl records, cassettes and the radio. She recalls having to go to the store to buy a record in order to listen to one song. Now, she conveniently buys

singles on iTunes. Video games offer a more realistic escape from reality Over the years, video games have gotten increasingly realistic. Williams also said he played a lot of video games when he was a child. “The games back then weren’t really realistic,” he said. “I remember playing a lot of games like Mario Kart and Mario Party when I was younger. “The quality of the games now are out of this world good. Games like ‘Call of Duty,’ ‘Homefront’ and ‘Halo Reach’ are unbelievable. The graphics and realism of these games are crazy.” He said even games released this year are more complex and entertaining than games released last year. Rawlings said when she was in college in the late `80s that Pac-Man was popular. “The games were not as realistic as today’s graphics, but they were not expected to be,” she said. “Plus the games did not have to be rated.” She said the approach to gaming is changing. “There’s more entertainment value in games today, but people can be too competitive or get addicted,” she said. But, Rawlings thinks video games and technology now make life more complicated. “Life was so much simpler without technology, now everyone has to be connected to something,” she said. “Every time you leave the house, you check if you have the cell phone, the iPod and the bank card before leaving the driveway. It used to be just a brief case, if anything.” Koh said she thinks technology is ever changing and is now a part of our everyday lives. “Technology is our generation,” she said. “It’s what we know.” Sidney Keith is the technology reporter.

Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion gives update to committee Daniel Moore

dmoore63@kent.edu Daily Kent Stater The Rev. Ronald Fowler was at the Kent State Gospel Choir concert when he saw something that moved him deeply. It provided him with a snapshot of the university’s diversity at its best. An Asian foreign exchange student was a member of the choir, he said, but she was no stranger to the group. At the end of the concert, her Asian friends joined her on stage and the entire choir sang together, swaying and raising their hands in collective testimony. “As I watched her, knowing she was an exchange student, I said that we are sending an ambassador of inclusive excellence — something she learned at Kent State University,” Fowler said. The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI) hosted members of the President’s Commission on Inclusion for a reception Thursday in the Student Center Ballroom. The purpose of the reception was to recognize its work and provide the commission members with an update on the progress of the division since its founding 15 months ago. Fowler, the chair of the Commission on Inclusion, said he felt

the Asian choir student was proof of the work of the committee and division at its best. “That’s what we’re all about: Sending out scholars — people capable of discovering the excellence that’s a part of this university,” he said. “We don’t have to go to Harvard. Those who go, fine. But this is Harvard for us, right here. We’re doing that kind of work, right here. We’ve got the leadership, we’ve got the staff, we’ve got the people.” President Lester Lefton applauded the work of the committee and said he regards the creation of the DDEI among one of his greatest personal accomplishments. “What you have done, what we are doing together may be one of the most important things we do for students at Kent State,” Lefton said. “We can teach them history, mathematics and geology, but understanding how to relate to one another as humans, to break bread with people that aren’t just like us ... may seem small, but I think it’s very big.” Lefton said making Kent State a truly inclusive environment has been one of his top priorities. The committee is not only on its way to accomplishing that, he said, but it is doing it the right way. “I’m especially proud that Kent State has embraced the premise

that inclusive excellence goes hand in hand with academic excellence,” Lefton said. “Individually and collectively, your work has set in motions actions that have already made a difference on campus.” Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alfreda Brown said diversity is not always easy. The power to overcome those obstacles, she said, comes from a personal level. “There are challenges around diversity, but when you have that passion — that’s the reason why we do it,” Brown said. “(The committee has given) the university blueprints that will infuse inclusive excellence. We have embraced your vision.” Brown ensured the committee that DDEI was promoting diversity through programs such as 100 Commitments and Diversity Scorecard; positions such as the President’s Ambassadorship and Provost’s Faculty Associates; and places such as the LGBTQ Center. Assistant Vice President for Strategic Planning, Assessment and Research Management Fashaad Crawford reported on some of the diversity initiatives the university implemented the past 15 months according to specific recommendations made by the committee. One of the committee’s suggestions was to restructure the Office of Diversity to increase authority,

he said. In response, the university created DDEI and named Brown to a newly created vice president position that reports directly to Lefton. Another recommendation, Crawford said, was to “support and enhance university recruitment, retention and scholarship programs” for underrepresented populations. The evidence for change lies in the fact the percentage of freshman ethnic students has increased every year from 2005 to 2010, he said. “We have an array of initiatives specifically aiming to address recommendations of the committee,” Crawford said. After the reception, a complete, 12-page packet of diversity initiatives was given to the committee members. Brown awarded Fowler with the Diversity Trailblazers Award, an annual recognition of an “agent of change,” Brown said, who has made significant contributions to diversity and progress in the community. In accepting the award, Fowler said he said all his life he had the dream of working with a lot of people to do something big. “I don’t know if there’s anything as big as helping to build civility in the lives of people,” he said. Daniel Moore is the diversity reporter.

Dan Hazlett, sophomore visual communication design major, rides his bike to and from class every day whether it snows, rains or shines. “I ride my bike a lot,” Hazlett said. “A lot of people know me as the guy who rides his bike during winter classes.” Hazlett was riding back to his dorms from a sociology exam when his brakes stopped working. He hit the curb to avoid a collision with a car by Centennial A on Wednesday around 2:30 p.m. Kent State University police reports said they originally thought a car hit him, but new reports found that the car was not directly involved in Hazlett’s incident. Police said he just fell off his bike. Hazlett said the main problem was that his bike brakes were not working well due to the rain. He said after he veered away from the car, he bumped into the curb of the sidewalk and flew onto the sidewalk. From Page 1

LIBRARY Library late-nighters cooking the books Sarah Krueger, senior English major, is working on an Old English paper. Krueger had come straight from her job to work on the paper. An open Monster energy drink sits on the table. “I think the silence is kind of a nice distraction,” Krueger said. Krueger says she had to close out of Facebook so it wouldn’t distract her. 3:26 a.m. – There are a total of two people on the eighth floor. I make my way over to the windows on the left side and look out over campus. One person is walking toward the Student Center through Risman Plaza. Tri-Towers and the Centennials look cool lit up in the middle of the night. I think of someone tucked into bed, all warm and comfortable, and here I was on the eighth floor of the library, an eerie silence all around me. 3:33 a.m. – I walk onto the ninth floor and stand there for a second. There’s no one. I stop to take a picture. The sound of my camera clinking makes me jump. I hurry back down the stairs. On the way down the stairs, I see a custodian cleaning the glass on the doors outside of the fourth floor. I stop and talk to her for a little, finding out she is one of the four graveyard shift custodians and has been working the shift for 35 years. The custodian says it’s been From Page 1

ROBIN HOOD KSU says: “Goodbye Prince of Thieves” “It was a very respectable (restaurant),” she said. “People used to come from Cleveland for Sunday dinners. And it was a nice place.” She can’t remember the last time From Page 1

PERKS The perks of being a university president When moving from New Orleans to Kent, the university reimbursed Lefton and his wife for all expenses including packing and unpacking items, the automobiles and fuel and storage costs. Lefton is also provided with an allowance to enable him to maintain a residence in Kent. The housing allowance is $50,000 per academic year on top of his salary to use solely to pay for the mortgage. Lefton hosts university events within his home, and a housekeeping service is provided to clean before and after such events. He is also provided with a housekeeping staff three times a week every week and snow removal paid by the university during the winter months. Board of Trustees chair Jacqueline Woods said Lefton is deserving of his salary, benefits and bonuses. “President Lefton’s compensation is contractually specified and his performance i s a s s e s s e d b y t h e B o a rd o f Tru s t e e s , ” Wo o d s s a i d . “Under his leadership during the past year, Kent State has achieved double-digit enrollment growth of more than 11 percent, which represents our university’s highest enrollment. His salary is competitive for universities of Kent State’s size and complexity.” Other Ohio universities similar to Kent State include Cincinnati

“It wasn’t the car’s fault at all that I fell,” Hazlett said. “The car was going really slow, anyway.” Hazlett received minor injuries from the fall. He said he has scrapes on his face, hands and knees. He said an ambulance came to take him to Robinson Memorial Hospital after his incident. “My face hit the pavement when I fell,” he said. “My face is all messed up now, and I’m wearing bandages on the right side of my face. I may have these scars for a while.” Hazlett was carrying a backpack with his laptop and books on his ride to the Tri-Towers. He said everything is OK except a wristwatch and his bike. Hazlett said he is grateful that people were there to help. “Everyone who saw it were really helpful,” he said. “I’m thankful people stuck around.” — Megan Wilkinson, general assignment reporter

pretty quiet since the 24/5 started but having the students around all the time hasn’t bothered her. She predicts that student traffic will really pick up once finals roll around. 3:40 a.m. – I take the stairs back down to the second floor and pass through to the escalator, which is the only noise I can hear. I head down to the circulation desk and wait to talk to someone. I meet Cassandra Ribita, circulation and audiovisual assistant who works the night shift. She works on checking in books that come back during the day. There are about 500 to 700 of them. “It’s been pretty quiet,” Ribita says. “Students are polite and come and really get work done.” I stop to talk with the security guard on the way out, but he says he’s not allowed to talk to me. Whatever. I finally push past the glass doors and head back to my car. The campus is still empty and scary, and I practically run back to the Eastway parking lot where I’m parked. I’m relieved when my car is in sight. I suddenly see a white truck turn the corner, and it’s slowly driving toward me. I stop where I am, expecting the worst. As the truck passes me, I relax as I see “Kent State University” on the side. I get in my car and lock the door. 4 a.m. – I turn on my car; it’s the loudest noise I’ve heard in two hours. I can’t wait to get home and climb into bed instead of climbing any more library steps up to empty, silent floors. Cassandra Beck is the Library and Information Science reporter.

she visited the Robin Hood, but it was before it turned into a bar. “It’s a nice memory. It was a nice place,” she said. Roads said he has good memories from working and playing at the Robin Hood. “All I can say is, goodbye prince of thieves.” Allison Smith is a public affairs reporter.

State, Bowling Green State University, Youngstown State University and the University of Akron. The only university out of those four to top Lefton’s salary is University of Cincinnati’s president, Nancy Zimpher who makes $418,000. This is $40,000 more than Lefton. President Zimpher ’s benefits include the maintenance of a house, automobile allowance of $1,250 per month, three weeks paid vacation and travel expenses. Bowling Green State University president Carol Cartwright earns $375,000 annually. Cartwright was formerly the president of Kent State. At Bowling Green, she receives three and a half weeks of paid vacation, a university-owned residence, a cell phone and an automobile. There is no mention of paid travel expenses for her spouse, a cleaning staff for her residence or paid membership to social clubs. Cynthia Anderson, president of Youngstown State, makes the lowest annual salary of $239,000. Although she earns significantly less money than Lefton by $139,000, their benefits are almost identical. Lefton said the real concern should not be his salary and should be his results as the president of the university. “The real issue is not what my salary is,” Lefton said. “The real issue is: Do I produce results for Kent State? Did enrollment increase? Did we establish a new College of Public Health? These are the fundamental issues that we should be concerned with and that’s what the board is concerned with.” Kate Murphy is the room and board, buildings and grounds reporter.

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Employment Congratulations KSU Graduates Ray’s is THE PLACE Zombies are loose from 1-4 during Intersession! Look in your Summer Schedule of Classes for details! Berlin Yacht Club is offering an Introduction to Sailing Class at Berlin Lake, on May 10, 12, and 14, 2011. This course is designed for adults with no previous sailing experience. Students will learn the basic principles of sailing a small sailboat, sailing terminology, and boating safety. Classroom sessions will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Thursday May 12, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The final class will be held on May 15, 2011, from noon to 4:00 p.m. when BYC Club Members will take class participants out on Berlin Lake for hands-on sailing experience. Cost of the class is $25.00 per person, and $35.00 per couple. Cost of registration includes an excellent sailing manual. To register, please reply to dawsont@zoominternet.net or call Tom Dawson at 330-758-5689. For more information about Berlin Yacht Club, visit our website at www.berlinyachtclub.com “Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to Devsterrr, Happy Birthday to you!” Happy 22nd Birthday Devin! Throw up your deuces Love You! xo Korie HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRANDON! :) Parasson’s Italian Restaurant Hiring All Positions, All Shifts, Starting at $8-$10/hr. Apply in person 11AM9PM, no phone calls please. 3983 Darrow Rd., Stow CSR/New Accountant Specialist needed at in-bound Dish Satellite Call center. Hiring full-time night shift. Great commission with hourly base. Located in downtown Ravenna. Please apply or send resumes at 1101/2 Main St. Ravenna, OH 44266. 330-298-9280 ext 204 or E-mail larinda@weknowdish.com Riverside Wine Bar 911 N. Mantua St., Kent— Must be willing to train for all positions: food, servers, retail and bar. Non-smokers only, must be 21. Apply in person Monday-Thursday 12-4pm. Experienced Servers Wanted. Fine Dining Restaurant. 3-6 Shifts. Downtown Hudson. Call 330-6559550. Looking for telephone sales, part time, will train, $8-14/hour 330-9458011. COLLEGE PRO Full Time Summer Position Available for Competitive and Hard Working Students Are you looking for a fun and challenging position that is ideal for college students who would like experience in completing group projects, budget management, effective marketing, and customer service? Then College Pro Painters is the place for you! We are looking to hire across Ohio so here is your opportunity to work outdoors with other like-minded individuals while earning a good hourly wage! Requirements: your own transportation, manual labor, and a great attitude! Interested candidates should apply online to see if qualified. We look forward to hearing from you! http://www1,collegepro.com/ students/Painter_Application/sb.cn SUMMER WORK $14.25 base-appt. -Flexible schedules -Start now, or after finals! -Customer sales/service -No experience necessary -All majors welcome! All ages 18+, conditions apply CALL 330-526-7258 Or apply at www.workforstudents. com Golf Club in Chardon is looking for bartenders, servers and beverage cart drivers, flexible hours, get a tan and make great tips, call 440-285-3110 and ask for Jarrod.

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Child Care Center looking for serious applicants for a part-time preschool teacher. Experience in a child care setting is required. An associates or bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field also required. Pay rate depends on experience. Must be comfortable working on a computer, be willing to take required trainings, have a thorough background check, and have reliable transportation. Hours would be approximately 8:00-2:00. Anyone hired for this position has the possibility of moving to a full time and/or an administrative position. Email resume to icpreschool@ yahoo.com, send to 2128 16th St. SW Akron, OH 44314, or fax to 330753-2360.

horoscope By Nancy Black Today’s Birthday (04/29/11) Turn up the volume, increase your stakes and break a sweat. The more you give this year, the more you receive. Your energy is contagious. You know how to use it. Share the love ... there’s enough to go around. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7. Just because life feels good, don’t just start spending with abandon. It’s better to save for a rainy day. Let an expert solve a technical problem. Be open to surprises. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7. Hanging out with friends provides high-powered fun and adventurous conversation. A person who seems dumb is actually brilliant. Creativity sparks in the group. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is an 8. Prepare for a test that could jump you up a level in status. This provides a new level in understanding, and the practice pays off with great results.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 9. Your true self solves problems. Embrace your originality, and listen to your intuition. The next couple of days you can collect the fruits of your labor. Push for a raise. All is well that ends well.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8. Plan a fun escape, but don’t take off just yet. A pleasant surprise awaits. Make sure to get your reservations all in order before you leave town. Expect the unexpected.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6. Don’t mind those who don’t appreciate your artistic ability. Now is a good time to draw or paint. Don’t worry about what it looks like. Find inspiration in little children.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8. Consider replacing an old household item. The money’s there. Stick to the budget, but get what you need. Listen to an expert that you admire, and think long term.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7. Time to batten down the hatches. Feel free to stay down below and cuddle with loved ones at home. Take on a project at home, handle domestic chores ... then watch a movie with popcorn.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 5. Adventure time! Encourage others to make bizarre suggestions. Have at least one silly conversation. Listen to all ideas and then choose. It’s okay to try something new.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7. Today is a great day to start writing a novel, or simply put your ideas on paper. Catch up on e-mail and letter writing. Make sure to get plenty of rest.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 9. It’s time to put your hard hat on, and push forward through those blocks that have stopped you before. No pain, no gain, they say. Do it now, and be done with it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7. It’s time to bring home the bacon, figuratively speaking. Emotions run high today, so use them to your advantage. Your imagination gives birth to a brilliant idea.

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All real estate advertised herin is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” State and local laws forbid discrimination based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. If you feel you have been wrongfully denied housing or discriminated against, call the FHAA at 330-253-2450 for more information. Efficiency and 1 bdrm apartments available now. Heat included! Call 330-678-0746 Hurry!!! Efficiency apartments still left. Call 330-678-0123 $100 OFF 1ST MONTH’S RENT Kent: 2-3 bdrm spacious apt. move in now Call 330-678-0823 NOW LEASING FOR FALL 5,4,2,1 bedroom Houses. Efficiency. Good Location Near KSU. Call 330-554-8353 KENT RENTALS 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses. Call Rich 330-221-0030. Spacious 4&5 bedrooms houses with 2 full baths. Great condition, great location, A/C, W/D, dishwasher, deck, garage. Several units available: -Deluxe 4/5 bedroom units. $360 per room. -All inclusive, $350 per room. 330-808-4045 Hurry In 2BR Apts available for Fall Free Heat and Water, Pets Welcome, Outdoor Pool 330-673-5364 1 & 2 bed apartments. All utilities included except electric. Call to schedule your tour today (330)6780972 Large 2 bedroom 1.5 bath apartment $585/month + deposit & electric. Heat, water and trash included. 330312-0066 or 330-968-4930 Apartments for Rent: 1 bedroom apartment in a house. Kitchen, living room, bath. Separate entrance. No pets. One year lease. Available in August. 330-673-8505 or 330-221-8218 KENT/BRIMFIELD. Newer 3 & 4 Bdrm duplexes. 1 car garage. $900$1200 per month. 330-338-5841 or 330-329-1118 kentarearentals.com Great campus condo. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Available August. Call Dr. Miller at (330) 618-7764

UTL INC UNIVERSITY TOWNHOME. 5 BDS, 2.5 BATHS, STOVE, REFRIG, W/D, A/C. $345.00 PER PERSON; WWW.JLCASTO.COM CALL 330688-7040. Kent near downtown and campus 2 bedroom apartment, all utilities paid except electric, $350/bedroom + security deposit. (330) 676-9440 Nice 2 bedroom apartment. Responsible tenants, non-smoking. $600 +utilities. 330-688-1187. WHITEHALL EAST TOWNHOMES Whitehall Boulevard off Summit now taking apps for fall 2011. 5 bedroom/3 bath. All appliances including Dishwasher, W/D. Rent plan starting at $290/person/ month. Ask about the all-inclusive plan! Call or text 330-434-6141 www.rentalsakron.com Now Leasing for Fall. Kent 4 bedroom house. Close to campus. 330-5549510 ULTIMATE COLLEGE LIVING Sunnybrook Road Duplex - 4 bedroom, 2 full bath, huge deck, huge yard, $300/month/person or $1200 total. Free yard/trash/water. Call Justin 330-730-7584. Fall: Near KSU. 2 bedroom condo, 3 blocks from campus. Living room, dining room, 1.5 bath, central air, laundry facilities, No Pets. Call Drew 330-328-1084. College Tower, 2 bedroom Apartment Sublease $350, negotiable. Call 406599-8964 University Townhomes Available For Fall at $275/room Free LCD TV for every group of 5 signing. Call 440-567-5289. KSU Large 2BR Luxury 1 car garage. Many amenities $650.+ some util. June. (330) 628-0447 For Summer/Fall: 2 bedroom starting at $325/bedroom including utilities. Close to Campus. 330-626-7157 Buckeye Parks Mgmt. 2011-2012 Leases 2&3 bdrm apts Some include utilities Prices starting at $375 per room 330-678-3047 BuckeyeParksMgmt.com Available Fall Single Rooms Starting at $275 includes some utilities, 330678-3047. University Townhome: 5 bedrooms available fall! Washer/Dryer, A/C, $270/room. 3 Bedroom House Near Campus @$850 330-554-7844 or 330-626-4694.

Rent Upstairs 2 bedroom apartment for fall. Close to town and campus. 1 year lease. References, deposit. Newly remodeled. No pets. $325/ month/person + gas and electric. 330-297-7117 Historical Neighborhood, 2 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1, Close to Campus, $680/month, pets extra, Washer/Dryer 330-388-0325 Room for Summer, Next to SRWC, Vaulted Ceilings, Large Closet, Laundry, A/C, $315/month, 330-3890819. Kent - 3 bedroom duplex, wood floors, washer/dryer, deck, $745/ month. 330-389-0819 Kent - 4 bedroom, 3 bath, wood floors, vaulted ceilings, patio, garage, A/C, washer/dryer, near KSC. $1295/ month. 330-389-0819 KENT Very large 4/5 bedroom 2 bath, new kitchen, baths, windows, A/C. Clean and quiet, large yard. $410 per, all utilities free with cable & wifi, washer/dryer. 5 minutes to KSU 330-322-6985 KENT Very large 6/7 bedroom 2.5 bath, new kitchen, baths, windows, A/C. Clean and quiet, large yard. $410 per, all utilities free with cable & wifi, washer/dryer. 5 minutes to KSU 330-906-2525 Two 2-bedroom units for Fall! $700/ unit. East Elm Street 330-814-7939 Whitehall East Town Home Available 4/5 bedroom. All utilities included, starting at $340. 440-336-6761 www.kenttownhomes.com. 1-Bedroom Apartment All utilities paid plus cable. Half block from campus, Available: July, August. $450/month Call 330-9310434 Now leasing! Spacious partially furnished six bedroom house. Holds 8. From $380. Includes all utilities, cable, internet, washer/dryer, a must see! Nonsmoking, no pets. 330-847-6432

ROOMMATE NEEDED NOW OR FALL in nice 4 bedroom twinplex. $385 all inclusive. 5 minute drive to KSU. Free Washer/Dryer. 330-7140819 Roommate needed to share 3 bedroom house, $200+1/3 utilities/month, 330-673-5658.

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Konka Color TV with remote. Excellent Condition! $20! Black TV Stand with Shelves! Very Nice! $35 for both! Call 330-554-8414

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illed with passion and love for his family, Dave Kuntezman, 36, of Suffield Township understands the importance of giving back. Though he may not know the impact he has on his community, this father of three volunteers as a Lion’s Club board member, County Fair board member and a Boy Scout troop leader. Kuntezman graduated from college in the mid ‘90s with a degree in mathematics. Growing up in the rural town of Suffield, Kuntezman’s love for the outdoors overshadowed his need to pursue science and math. Wanting to be an entrepreneur, he began an excavating service that he currently runs throughout the year. Kuntezman is a man that cherishes the importance of a strong community and family values. He carries a great deal of pride for all that he does and hopes others will recognize the magnitude of helping others.

4 1. Dave Kuntezman, 36, of Suffield Township, smiles as he hosts the Boy Scout Pinewood Derby. 2. Boy Scouts and their parents look on as Kuntezman sets the cars to roll down the track at a Pinewood Derby in Suffield Township. Kuntezman is an active community member on a regular basis. 3. Kuntezman gets the attention of his Boy Scout troop and their family members at the beginning of the annual Pinewood Derby. Kuntezman has three children ages 9, 10 and 12 years old. 4. Kuntezman leads his Boy Scout troop during a day of ice skating at Akron’s Lock 3. Kuntezman is also a member of the local Lion’s Club and the Ohio Fair board of directors. 5. Kuntezman leads his Boy Scout troop in the Pledge of Allegiance before their annual Pinewood Derby.

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