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The saga of Julio Pino

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From class to court: The saga of Julio Pino

Illustration from the story, “Who is Julio Pino?” in 2016. LaQuann Dawson / The Kent Stater

Lydia Taylor and Lucas Misera Editor and Managing Editor Julio Pino is no stranger to the spotlight. The long-controversial Kent State history professor calmly faced cameras in 2016 following news of an FBI investigation into potential ties between Pino and ISIS. Denying the allegations, Pino placed trust in the justice system and his belief that a “man’s destiny is in the hands of God.” But Monday was different. Again the subject of soon-to-be national news, Pino’s

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only appearance that day was a brief one, telling KentWired reporters outside his home he wasn’t interested in commenting before quickly heading inside. Earlier in the day, news broke that Pino was charged with lying to the FBI during the 2016 investigations. According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Pino falsely denied correspondences over Facebook with a man identified as “J.E,” who was arrested in January 2016 after threatening a judge over a child custody case. The threats from J.E. didn’t stop with the

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judge, as J.E. wrote in a conversation with Pino in 2015 that he would “kill 100s of people if they take my rights as a father away!” Pino responded, saying, “… in military terms this is known as ‘the Parthian shot.’” J.E. then replied, “hell, 10000’s! . . . It’s (sic) time for Men to act like men again. . . See the thing I’ve got on my side is God. That allows me certain rights. One of those rights is to strike down evil with furious vengeance! . . . People don’t even know how crazy I am yet! That’s because no ones ever tried to take my (relative). They’re about to

meet to (the) Monster they’ve created.” Pino wrote back, “Devour them, (J.E.).” Hours after the press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office emerged Monday, the university announced the suspension of Pino and barred him from all Kent State campuses. Pino’s attorney, Warner Mendenhall, said a guilty plea is likely, possibly landing Pino several years in prison. Mendenhall also stated that Pino plans to retire from the university. The decision would do what a handful of other high-profile controversies couldn’t: end Pino’s time at the university.

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Professor Julio Pino walks into his first day of classes on Jan. 21, 2016, surrounded by media after reports of an FBI investigation. Max McCarty / The Kent Stater

THE START In 2007, Pino stepped into headlines for the first time after Mike Adams, a political columnist for townhall.com, attempted to debunk the link Pino had to a Jihadist website called “Global War.” His department chair, John Jameson, outed him as having ties to the website, which led to controversy in the Kent State community. While some argued it was a freedom of speech issue, others worried he had ties to terrorist organizations. But the headlines didn’t stop there. Arguably, the most notable controversy was when Ishmael Khaldi, the first Bedouin diplomat in the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spoke at Kent State in 2011. What was supposed to be a calm event about Middle Eastern politics turned downhill when Pino initiated a heated argument with Khaldi in the Kiva. After minutes of building frustration, Pino stormed out of the room yelling, “Death to Israel!” Community members sat in shock as his words set in, while others reportedly were not surprised by his actions. Then-Kent State president Lester Lefton released a statement supporting Pino’s freedom of speech, but called his actions “reprehensible and an embarrassment to our university.” Despite the commotion, Pino maintained his teaching role.

THE CLIMAX All was quiet for a few years. That was until Pino sent a letter to the History News Network of George Washington University and blamed scholars for Palestinian deaths in 2014.

“I hold you directly responsible for the murder of over 1,400 Palestinian children, women and elderly civilians over the past month,” he wrote. The History News Network published the letter on its site, drawing attention from publications like the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Akron Beacon Journal. Pino’s comments were met with backlash, but his tenure at Kent State protected him. Former leaders of Kent State organization Students for Justice in Palestine sent KentWired a letter to the editor, denouncing Pino’s words in the letter. “We equally condemn, in no uncertain terms, the misguided and hateful rhetoric

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The history department chair John Jameson accuses Pino of writing a Jihad blog.

John Jameson is removed from his position.

used by many would-be ‘allies’ of the Palestinian people worldwide. Chief among these offenders is Dr. Julio Pino, whose highprofile ravings have caused massive setbacks in the desperately needed dialogue around the issues of human rights and social justice in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This crisis will not be resolved by ideologues, hatemongers or jihadists.” For the public relations headache Pino had become, the university had no grounds for firing the tenured professor. A tenure contract doesn't necessarily guarantee professors a permanent position at the university, but it makes it harder to justify removal by the administration.

To fire him, Pino's bombastic behavior would have needed to take place inside the classroom. It did not. “Tenure protects what the professor does in the classroom, and tenure protects what the professor does in her or his research,” Provost Todd Diacon said in a 2014 interview with former Stater editor Emily Mills. “What (professors) do as a private citizen doesn’t really, unless they’re violating laws, it doesn’t really impact their condition of employment.” So, as it had before, Pino’s professorship endured — but 2016 brought a deeper, more serious chapter to his saga.

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Then-Kent State president Lester Lefton responds to Pino’s “Death to Israel!” statement, calling his actions an embarrassment to the university.

History News Network publishes Pino’s letter, which accuses scholars of causing Palestinian deaths.

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ISIS SCARE HITS HOME Just two or three years back — before President Trump or gun policy grabbed headlines — debate raged over how to confront the growing legitimacy of terrorists overseas, particularly the Islamic State, or ISIS. On Dec. 2, 2015, Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik killed 14 people and injured nearly twice as many in a shooting in San Bernardino, California. The attack was the deadliest since Sept. 11, 2001 in the U.S, according to CNN. Public fear of terrorism, according to Gallup, reached its highest point since the

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early 21st century. That fear, at least briefly, manifested on Kent State’s campus in early 2016 just a month after the San Bernardino attacks, and Pino was at the heart of the concerns. That January, an FBI agent appeared in the Kent State Student Media newsroom. Authorities interviewed Mills and others over alleged ties between Pino and ISIS. The story went to stands, and it was picked up nationally. Pino stood his ground and denied the allegations, stating he was unaware of the investigation.

“I’ve not broken the law,” he said in an interview with KentWired in 2016. “I don’t advocate that anyone else break the law, so I’ll stand by that statement that I fulfill my duties as an American citizen by speaking out on issues that some people find controversial, of course, but no, I have not violated any laws that I’m aware of or that anyone has informed me of.” Still, Pino remained in the classroom.

THE ROAD AHEAD

A full two years later, Pino will stand before U.S. District Judge Patricia Gaughan

Thursday morning in Cleveland for arraignment and a plea hearing in a case that stems from the 2016 investigations. As he prepares to plead guilty, Pino will once again place his faith in the justice system he praised. Should the justice system not trust Pino, his lawyer estimates Pino might spend up to eight years in prison. For those following Pino’s embattled tenure at Kent State, one question remains: What’s next?

Contact Lydia Taylor at ltaylo49@kent.edu. Contact Lucas Misera at lmisera@kent.edu.

I have not violated any laws that I’m aware of or that anyone has informed me of.” – Julio Pino in 2016 Kent State history professor

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Nov. 9, 2014

Former leaders of Kent State organization students for Justice of Palestine writes a letter to the editor, denouncing Pino’s statements.

Pino resigned from his position of the Latin American Perspectives editorial board, which is an academic journal that studies Central and South American politics.

Professor Julio Pino answers questions from the media on Jan. 21, 2016, after reports of a FBI investigation surficed early in the week. Nate Manley / The Kent Stater

Jan. 19, 2016 Former Kent Stater editor Emily Mills breaks the story of the FBI investigating Pino for alleged ties to the Islamic State, otherwise known as ISIS.

April 23, 2018 News breaks the FBI is charging Pino for lying to law enforcement during 2016 investigations.

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Five Flashes pitchers dominate Canisius in bounce-back win Ian Kreider Sports Reporter Where Kent State struggled to close the door twice in last weekend's series loss against Ohio, the Flashes responded Tuesday by dominating early and keeping their intensity up for nine innings in a 10-1 win over Canisius. “Saturday and Sunday were very similar,” Kent State coach Jeff Duncan said. “It was just one of those things where we didn’t finish the deal. You learn from it and move on.” The Flashes have not lost three straight games this season, and that didn’t change on Tuesday. The Flashes held Canisius (2115, 10-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) scoreless through the first four innings. Freshman pitcher Ryan Lane came to play; over five innings, he allowed only one run on three hits. The Flashes early offensive efficiency helped Lane gain confidence as Kent State (25-12, 10-5 Mid-American Conference) secured a 5-0 lead through three innings. Senior left fielder Reilly Hawkins drove in the first run of the day after a double to right field. The Flashes added another run later in the inning when junior shortstop Josh Hollander hit an infield single, which scored junior infielder Pete Schuler. Hawkins would drive in two more runs in the fourth inning on a double to left to increase the lead to 4-0. He would score on the next at-bat as Schuler smacked a double to right field. “I thought there was a sense of urgency today,” Duncan said. Lane was pulled after five innings, and four other pitchers combined to dominate the Golden Griffins throughout the rest of the game. Junior John Schreiber, freshman Tyler Drabick, freshman Jack Zimmerman and sophomore John Matthews combined to pitch four scoreless innings, while allowing only three hits. The offense went on to add five more insurance runs, and the Flashes won in dominating fashion, 10-1, for their ninth win in 11 games. The Flashes will take on Toledo (14-22,

Senior Mason Mamarella swings at a pitch against Canisius on April 11, 2018. The Flashes held off a furious ninth inning comeback from the Golden Griffins to win, 13-11.

8-7 MAC) for a three-game weekend series, starting at 3:05 p.m. Friday at Scott Park Field. Toledo took two out of three games against Ohio earlier this season. “They’re tough, they’re older and they always play us well, so we have a good challenge ahead of us, and we’re excited for it,” Duncan said. Contact Ian Kreider at ikreider@kent.edu.

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They’re tough, they’re older and they always play us well, so we have a good challenge ahead of us, and we’re excited for it.” – Jeff Duncan Kent State coach

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Logan Bore stands with eight of his fellow classmates from Theodore Roosevelt High School who protest in front of the Portage County Municipal Court on Friday. The protesters were in support of stricter gun laws, and they interacted with traffic, pedestrians and several media outlets who were present. Some students had an excused absence, but those who didn't would return to school with a suspension. Devon Keller / The Kent Stater

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1:09 P.M. Angus McDougall conducts a verbal quiz with students in Academy 1 at Crestwood High School on Friday. The American Experience Academy is like no other program in the country and meshes history, science and english into one comprehensive course during which students participate in intellectual discussions, create time period clothing relics from the Ohio Frontier, create lesson plans to teach 3rd graders, skin and tan deer hides and much more. "We wanted to create a program that wasn't like any other. We wanted something that will challenge students while keeping them engaged and force learning to go above and beyond the normal scale," McDougall said. Kristen Jones / The Kent Stater

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1:18 P.M. Jack Kopanski Contributing Reporter Featuring both rolling farmlands and quirky downtowns, Portage County is the home of a diverse community. The county — which ranks in the top 25 percent of Ohio counties in terms of population — has its own unique charm. Out of its 162,000 residents, each has their own story to tell and their own different contributions to their community. In an attempt to highlight the diversity of the county, 24 students between two photojournalism classes set out to capture what makes Portage County truly special. Within 24 hours, students

hunted for stories throughout the county, photographing the blue-collar workers, community leaders and educators that influence the community. They also documented their own stories and uncovered the beauty of Portage in towns ranging from Garrettsville to our very own Kent. The project created a collection of some of the best images showcasing Portage and all that it has to offer, both big and small. We hope you’ll enjoy this 24-hour snapshot of our beautiful county and encourage you to go out and do your own exploration— both in-and-out of Kent. Who knows? You may be surprised by what you find.

An abandoned tractor lays in a field in Nelson Township Friday afternoon. Nick Cammett / The Kent Stater

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Nick Watters checks the fire in the furnace that heats his dad’s house in Atwater, Ohio Friday afternoon. Nick grew up gathering wood and heating their house and garage with a wood furnace. A lot of wood is required to keep the house warm during winter months. “I remember my punishment as a kid would be to come out here and split wood by hand for the furnace. Sometimes I would be out here for hours as punishment,” Nick said. Zack Davis / The Kent Stater

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The steel steps of a slide in Freedom Township read 'AMERICAN' Friday afternoon. Nick Cammett / The Kent Stater

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Eric Morris prepares a sub for a customer in his shop Uptown Subs and Dogs on Friday. Eric has owned the shop for seven years. "I like it. I know most of my customers by name. It's like a community," Morris said. Nathaniel Bailey / The Kent Stater

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Travis Strausser, Charlie Zawacki and Frank Yoskey return the stretcher to their vehicle after dropping a patient off at Western Reserve Hospital. The woman they transported suffered from an infection in her leg that stopped her from walking completely, Yoskey said, "We get a lot of calls like this. People have fallen and can't get up, people who let infections go too long and need help, usually we don't take people to the hospital. We just help them on site and then we go." Cameron Croston / The Kent Stater

Livia Lanci, freshman exercise science major, gets her nose pierced at Defiance Tattoos during a walk in on Friday with piercer Rob Bohn. After the piercing was complete, she said, "I was nervous, but it didn't hurt that bad." Devon Keller / The Kent Stater

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Ted (from left), Chris, Curtis and Josh all work on paving the end of a driveway off Route 44 in Randolph, Friday afternoon. Curtis and the other employees of Sable Asphalt plan on having a very busy summer. "You will be seeing a lot of us this summer," Curtis said. Zack Davis / The Kent Stater

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A customer sits in Uptown Subs and Dogs on Friday. The shop is owned by Eric Morris. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know most of my customers by name. It's like a community," he said. Nathaniel Bailey / The Kent Stater

3:07 P.M. Owner Julie Lazor delivers a purchase to Kendall Begue at Abigail's in Aurora, Friday. Lazor has owned the eclectic fashion boutique for eight years now. "We have three floors, so its a maze in here, full of so much to look at," Lazor said. Kaitlyn Freiling / The Kent Stater

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5:31 P.M. Alex Cheronis and Charlie Zawacki laugh after learning a fellow deputy has stopped being vegan after three days. They made a pot of vegan chili for dinner that night. "We really expected him to last longer than he did. He kept going on about how much he loves rice," Cheronis said. Cameron Croston / The Kent Stater

Carpenter Tim Kasper saws through an uncut bench to be built into a pavilion at Hiram College. Kasper, who has been a carpenter for 15 years, built the pavilion last year for the school’s Environmental Science program. Kasper said that the project utilized a holistic building concept of working with nature instead of against it. Alexander Wadley / The Kent Stater

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Allen Richards, an employee of Drennen Service LLC in Ravenna, finishes an oil change and some touch ups on a car that was brought to the shop on Friday. Richards has worked with the family-owned company for three years and has known employee David Conrad for his entire life. "I've known Dave since I was a little kid, so, he's like a second father to me ... he's the one that got me the job," Richards said. Devon Keller / The Kent Stater

5:06 P.M. Ray Tartabini (right), a pilot of eight years, takes off from the Portage County Regional Airport with friend and flight instructor Lou Gliozzi in Ravenna, Ohio, on Friday. Carter Adams / The Kent Stater

Chris Gilmore, president of Godfrey & Wing Inc., refuels a vintage Luscombe Silvaire after landing at the Portage County Regional Airport in Ravenna, Ohio, on Friday. Gilmore is a member of the airport board of trustees and has been flying for over 10 years after learning from Lou Gliozzi (not pictured) who he was flying with in the 73-year-old aircraft. “This is the plane that teaches you how to fly,” Gilmore said. “You use your hands, you use your eyes, your feet. You use everything.” Carter Adams / The Kent Stater

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Zach Haas does a backflip on his BMX bike at a skate park in Aurora, Ohio, on Friday. Zach is a senior in high school and said he had been riding for two or three years. "I would love to go pro after I graduate ... but I don't know. I know my parents want me to get a good job." Nathaniel Bailey / The Kent Stater

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Leftover concrete anchors sit in Geauga Lake on Friday. Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom was a once thriving theme park that was closed on September 16, 2007, and ultimately abandoned. Alex Cossin / The Kent Stater

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Joe Casamento, an attendee of the 4/20 show at The Outpost, brings his dog to the show to hang out with the crowd and the crew on Friday. Maude mingled with the crowd all night but stopped for a short break during Nythis's set on the main stage. Casamento said, "I got her when she was three ... and she's part boxer, so I wanted to give her an old German name." Devon Keller / The Kent Stater

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Customers at Deerfield Skating play games and skate during the night on Friday. Dustin Massengill / The Kent Stater

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Russ Stoltzfus, 38, feeds a day-old Holstein calf after an evening milking at his farm in Windham, Ohio, on Friday. Stoltzfus, his partner Nicole Vojtech and his father Brian look to expand their herd in the near future and continue the tradition of the family owned operation at their new location, which they moved to in December. “I was driving a tractor when I was 9 years old, it’s always been my dad and I,” Stoltzfus said. “It’s all by family, we don’t hire.” Carter Adams / The Kent Stater

Seth Moore plays a game of eight ball scratch doubles at the Hideaway Poolhall in Windham on Friday. Moore was the second youngest youth league qualifier in the APA Las Vegas Tournament. He will compete in Las Vegas in eight ball scratch doubles. Nick Cammett / The Kent Stater

10:41 P.M. Dona talks to the bartender through the window to the kitchen at Twin Star Lanes in Kent on Friday. Dona used to work for the Kent School district until they let go of part-time employees. "They said just a few hours a week and that's about all I wanted. That was four years ago," Dona said. Zack Davis / The Kent Stater

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6:27 A.M. Kyle Woodie, a firefighter at Highland Heights, fixes a lure onto his fishing line in the early morning on Saturday at West Branch State Park. Alexander Wadley / The Kent Stater

6:34 A.M. Jarett and Katie search through a jukebox at the Ace of Diamonds in Diamond, Ohio, on Saturday. Alex Cossin / The Kent Stater

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Captain Marty Jenior, a firefighter of 22 years with the Rootstown Fire Department, inserts an IV into a dehydrated woman’s arm after she collapsed in her Rootstown home. Jenior dropped the woman off at the UH - Ravenna while his driver cleaned the rig. “By the time we hit Rootstown, we’ll be ready for another call,” Jenior said before leaving the hospital. Sara Donato / The Kent Stater

Kyle Woodie starts fishing at West Branch State Park in Portage County in the early morning on Saturday. April rain caused the shoreline to rise by a few feet. This is the first time fishing at West Branch for Kyle, who was meeting a friend who had a boat. "He's the one with the boat so I go wherever he does. This is the first time I have been out here," Woodie said. Zack Davis / The Kent Stater

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Namoi Sanor is consoled by her teammates after falling over a hurdle and hurting herself while warming up for the Crestwood Middle School Red Devil Relays track meet. "I'll still race today. It still hurts, but I'll still race," Sanor said. Nathaniel Bailey / The Kent Stater

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Spectators watch the shot put at the Crestwood Middle School Red Devil Relays on Saturday. "Our granddaughter goes to Garfield. It's a great little community. Great place for her to go. This is her first year throwing shot put, and it's fun to come see her," Judy Thronton said (sitting second from the right). Nathaniel Bailey / The Kent Stater

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Deb McCurry, and Diane Ohman, a regular customer, hug in the lobby of Sunshine Cupcakes in Ravenna on Saturday. McCurry has been busy with orders all morning, but gave a dozen cupcakes free of charge to Ohman. “I don’t take for granted that people choose us, you know, over other bakeries like Giant Eagle where they could probably spend less money,” McCurry said. Anu Sharma / The Kent Stater

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Roberta Suhoza, an alumni of Kent State University (Educational Studies), laughs with a patron in the Randolph Library in Randolph, Ohio, on Saturday. Suhoza is now one year into her Children’s Librarian position but has been working in libraries since her 5th grade year. “I love our little library,” Suhoza said about the library that was once a storage shed. Sara Donato / The Kent Stater

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OPINION

Part three: Letting it go

SHANNON KOVACH’S VIEW

Andrew Atkins When I said goodbye to my dad, I had no idea it would be at least 11 years before I saw him again. I talked to him on the phone twice in those eleven years. He sent me a card for my 16th birthday and got my age wrong. He wasn’t homeless at first. But eventually he valued the bottle more than a roof and he ended up on the streets. A common misconception is that, more often than not, substance abuse is the reason for homelessness. While this is certainly a trend, many turn to substance abuse as a result of homelessness. My dad did nothing to help these preconceived notions; he was one of the 38 percent of homeless people abusing alcohol and was homeless because of his addiction. On a summer vacation to Phoenix, I decided it was time to see my dad. I called the autobody shop my dad spent his time hanging around. He was friendly with the owners. They were generous and kind and certainly one of the main reasons my dad managed to live as long as he did. Prior to that call, I had grappled with the reality of the emotions I had been ignoring for months: I resented my dad. I didn’t want to be hateful, but on some level, it was nearly impossible to swallow reality’s bitter pill. I’m even hard pressed to say I was okay with it when I decided to see him. After years of ignoring the pain he had caused me, I could hold it back no longer. I was angry. So I called. “Do you…know?” the owner’s wife asked me. The way she posed the question reminded me of someone trying to build a house of cards. Breathe too hard or move too quick and everything falls apart. They got my dad showered and made sure he was at the shop for the time we were set to meet. I walked in with my aunt. I felt the resentment and anger evaporate. I knew the moment I saw him that no amount of anger or resentment or pain would restore the person he used to be. My dad was hobbled over a walker. He stood up to hug me.

Wow. My dad was a quarterback on his high school football team. He stood over 6 feet tall. He worked out regularly and got into more fights than I’m sure he could even remember. This was some twisted iteration of that same person. His time on the street had done him no favors. His skin was dark and leathery. His posture was crooked and hunched. He’d been mugged and robbed and beaten so many times that he actually had brain damage, though that only created a preponderance to tell the same story ad infinitum. I was terrified to hug my own father, scared that if I squeezed too hard this house of cards would collapse in on itself. He sat back down and pulled a plastic bottle out of his bag. It was full of beer. This is who he was now. Nobody could change that. Next time: Losing a parent after you’ve lost them. Andrew Atkins is a columnist. Contact him at aatkins5@kent.edu.

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Barbara Bush, Twitter and the freedom of speech Drew Taylor This past week, former First Lady Barbara Bush passed away at the age of 92. While many in the political world have given their thoughts on her legacy as matriarch of the Bush political dynasty and prayed for their family, another story has gotten attention. An English professor at California State University, Fresno by the name of Randa Jarrar made headlines after Bush’s death due to her comments made on Twitter about Bush and the presidencies of her husband and son. This drew ire from commentators on both sides of the political spectrum, with the president of Fresno State considering disciplinary action against Jarrar for her disrespectful tweets. Jarrar comments included

statements such as “I’m happy the witch is dead.” That is a disrespectful thing to say about someone who just passed away, regardless of whether you agree with that person’s political beliefs or not. However, the same group of people that sound the alarm about free speech on college campuses now seem to be in favor of someone’s free speech being limited in this scenario. Jarrar’s comments do not incite violence against anyone. The comments do not break any laws. This seems to be a case for many people who describe themselves as free speech advocates to protect her point of view. Yet that does not seem to be the case. The only reason for that to happen is the obvious one: Those who say they are concerned about freedom of speech, especially in the world of academia, are lying. The argument is meant in bad faith in order to silence criticism of themselves or others with similar points of view. This is not simply a right-wing, left-wing issue

either. Prominent opinion columnists of all ideologies have written about this same topic. The reaction to these tweets by Jarrar also shows another hypocritical view: The same people who are alarmists about political correctness running amok in society are not rushing to the defense of Jarrar. For a group who does the same when a stand-up comedian is called out for making a problematic comment in their routine, they do not seem worried about Jarrar’s case. It is almost as if it is not about political correctness or freedom of speech, but rather being able to pick and choose who can freely speak and who cannot. Should Jarrar be punished for her tweets? Let Fresno State decide that. However, if the mob that wants her fired gets their way, it will be a very loud silence coming from those who describe themselves as defenders of free speech and the first amendment. Drew Taylor is a columnist. Contact him at dtaylo78@kent.edu.

Editor’s Note: Each dot on this map represents either a mass shooting or school shooting that has occurred since Jan. 1, 2018. All information is compiled from the Mass Shooting Tracker. Its definition of a school shooting is any weapon that has been fired on a school campus, whether or not it results in an injury or death. Regardless of the physical damage, a gun being fired on or near a school contributes to the fear students face in society today.

School and mass shootings

Mass shootings School shootings *The darker the red circles, the more severe the incident

April 22, 2018: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2 injured and 2 dead. April 22, 2018: New Orleans, Louisiana, 5 injured and 1 killed. April 22, 2018: Union Co., North Carolina, 2 injured and 1 killed. April 22, 2018: Antioch, Tennessee, 2 injured and 4 killed. April 20, 2018: San Francisco, California, 5 injured and 1 killed. April 18, 2018: West Ashville, North Carolina, 3 injured and 4 killed. April 15, 2018: Shreveport, Louisiana, 6 injured and 0 killed. April 11, 2018: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 3 injured and 1 killed.

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NUMBERS TO KNOW:

20 Hours to fly from Singapore to NYC

Singapore Airlines has announced a new route to New York, which will become the world’s longest nonstop flight at 20 hours.

Lauer’s MLB debut ERA

Former Kent State pitcher Eric Lauer had a rough start at the highest level of baseball in the San Diego Padres 8-0 loss against the Colorado Rockies.

Cheers&Jeers

Cheers to ... smart politicians. The mayor of a town in Kyrgyzstan has been going undercover, wearing a fake beard in order to keep up with local issues without being identified.

Jeers to ... fake valets. Another man in disguise had worse intentions than the mayor above; a fake valet stole a car in a Houston parking lot this week.

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

CLASSIFIEDS Roommate (s)

Employment

Summer general labor, FT or PT, lift 50 pounds, pass drug test, fearless of dirt, $12.50/ hr - send resume to smartal@ att.net

All real estate advertised herein 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.

FALL 2018: 2 Bedrooms Available in Luxury 5 bedroom 2 bath house LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM CAMPUS and on the bus route!! Remodeled inside, very spacious rooms, big closets, large deck, your own laundry room, newer appliances, and more. Join current group of 3 girls. 385/mo per bedroom includes all utilities except electric and cable/internet. 330-552-7032

4-Bedroom. 2 bath. Close to campus. Call 330-687-3449.

Leasing for fall 2018 Spacious 2,3,4,&5 bedrooms with 2-3 full baths. Great condition, A/C, washer/dryer, dishwasher, deck, garage. Starting at $350 a room. 330-808-4045

LEASING NOW FOR FALL 2018 Leases available in August. Close to campus. 2 and 3 bedrooms. Landlord pays heat, water and trash. Good parking, central air. 330-676-9440. Photos are located at KentRosewood.com.

Kent 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Air, appliances, carpet, heat and water paid. No pets or Section 8. $660 and $810. Short term available. 330-6775577

Kent Apartments The places to stay on your way to success Studios, efficiencies, 1 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms and 3 bedrooms Check us out at our website www.kentapartments.com Call us @ 1-888-999-1596

NEWLY REMODELED 4-5 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES AVAILABLE FALL 2018. Newly Remodeled, 2.5 baths, washer, dryer and dishwasher included. Sign early get a free months rent. Please call 330766-6622 or text 330-770-2197 for more details.

Kent, open August, licensed student housing, 3 bd half-house, bath, LR, kit, private entrance and porch. $425/mo per bedroom or discount $1,200/mo + util. 1 year lease, no pets. 330697-7771 OR 330-357-2101. Also Two 1 bd apartments $450/mo available August.

Beautiful 4 and 6 bedroom units starting at $375. All utilities paid except electric and gas. 330-221-2881

KSU 4 BEDROOM LEASING FOR FALL on site parking, washer-dryer, $425 per month please call 330-221-0460 for inquiresLAST ONE LEFT.

2 BR, 1.5 bath, close to campus $880 + electric per month www.oakhavenkent.com or 330-957-3083

2 Male Kent State Students looking for a house/roommates 3-4 Fall Semester next year For more information call: (330)388-2719

Now leasing for June! A beautiful, newly redecorated large 2 bedroom townhouse apt., laundry room, 1.5 bath, 1 block from KSU, $400/student 330687-6122

READ & REUSE OR RECYLE ME!

5-Bedroom for Fall on Summit St. A/C, Washer/Dryer, All appliances. $440/bedroom, all utilities paid. 330-554-7844

*Walk to KSU* 2018-2019 2 BR house on S. Lincoln Call 330-547-1212

4 bedroom house, $1,600/ month. Close to campus and downtown. Available in August. (330)554-1491

Clumsy Acorns

DIY WORKSPACE, CLEAN YOUR GLASS, MAKE HATS OR FIND THIS SYMBOL

SAVE $$$ Now leasing for Fall! A beautiful newly redecorated 3-bedroom one-and-a-half bath duplex. Washer/dryer hookup, backyard patio. $325 Flashstudent 330-687-6122.

Available Fall 7 & 9 bedroom Rooming House, Large rooms, ample parking, perfect location One block off campus and downtown 330-815-3523

MUST SEE Spacious 3 & 4 BR Brownstones! Full Basement for storage. On bus line and free parking near campus! Call today to schedule a tour! 330-678-3047 www.BuckeyeParksMgmt.com

Available Fall 2018: 1 bedroom available in house of Kent state girls close to campus. $385/ mo plus electric. 330-552-7032

HOW TO ADVERTISE For information about placing a Display ad please call our offices at 330-672-2586 or visit us at 205 Franklin Hall, Kent State University. Our office hours are from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Classified ads can be placed by fax at (330) 672-4880, over the phone at (330) 672-2586 or by e-mail at ads@ksustudentmedia.com. If you fax or e-mail an ad, please be sure to include run dates, payment info and a way for us to contact you.

GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITIES Are you interested in ﬂexible employment while attending college? Would you like to work for the same company throughout your entire college career? And then beyond? Do you know we have a tuition assistance program?

Home City Ice wants to commit to you for the next 4 to 5 years! Family owned, committed to growth for it’s employee’s future.

Apply at https://homecityice.com We offer very flexible hours for students to work part time in the fall and spring semesters with full or part time hours available in the summer. This job has high earning potential for students with possible career advancement after graduation. This is not your typical part time job!

Thursday, April 26, 2018

CLASSIFIEDS Squirrel Tales

Tic Tac Toe

3 out of 5

Sudoku Sudoku

Dot Game

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LIFESHARE

BLOOD DRIVE KSU – Student Center Room 310 AB

Those with appointments will be taken before walk-ins. All gifts of blood count toward LifeShare scholarships for KSU students. PHOTO ID REQUIRED

April 26 th from 1 to 7 p.m.

RAY’S PLACE $ 99 SPAGHETTI FEAST 4-10 PM

We’re there anytime, day or night, to help with whatever is hurting you.

WEDNESDAY, May 2 RAY’S PLACE - 135 FraNKLIN AVE. First plate includes salad and a roll. $1 for each additional serving. Items are extra. Eat- in only.

Or Call-Addiction Helpline 330.678.3006 Local Crisis Lines 330.296.3555 or 330.678.4357