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Despite close loss, Flashes begin Lewis era with encouraging showing at Illinois

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KSU student donates kidney, present for class four days later Brynn Pennell Assigning Editor This July, Maggie Martin got her test results back from the Cleveland Clinic. She was approved to donate her kidney to her father, James. “I had a transplant coordinator, a social worker; my doctor and I met with the surgeon who would be doing the surgery — that’s like your transplant team,” Maggie, a sophomore interior design major, said. “I got a call from them at the end of July, and they told me I was approved and asked when I wanted to do it.” Maggie hoped to have the surgery before school started, but the earliest the Clinic could fit her in was Aug. 24, the second day of fall classes at Kent State. “I knew I really wanted to do this,” Maggie said. “The fact that I knew this would help my dad feel better made it feel better for me.” “He would be sick all the time. He works the night shift from 3 p.m. to midnight. He would get done at the end of the week and be so exhausted, and I hated seeing him that way.” At 7 a.m. on Aug. 24, Maggie went in for laparoscopic surgery to donate her left kidney to her father. He went into surgery at 11 a.m. to receive it. Both Martins woke up from

surgery with no complications and are healing well. Maggie left the Clinic around 4 p.m. Monday to return to her home in Stow, just four days before she started her fall semester courses. Maggie’s mother, Nancy Martin, wasn’t sure if she wanted Maggie to go back so soon. Her main concern was Maggie’s immune system being weak from surgery, causing her to get sick. “I kept getting emails from all my teachers and I was like, ‘This stuff looks hard. I should probably get back there,’” Maggie said. Maggie was ready to get back, as she wanted to make sure she did not fall far behind. “I am mentally great,” Maggie said. “I’ve had a lot of help from all my friends. They’ve been really helpful keeping me cheered up and everything.” When asked if Maggie had any idea of ever donating an organ to someone, she was quick to say she never could have imagined it. “I really didn’t, … and I was thinking this is maybe my purpose,” Maggie said. “My mom even told me (she and my dad) weren’t expecting me to be here. I think it is cool because God knew what He was doing, and no one knew I would be around to help my dad.” Contact Brynn Pennell at bpennel1@kent.edu.

Sophomore Interior design major Maggie Martin poses for a portrait on Friday. Martin felt comfortable coming to classes only four days after she underwent an operation to donate one of her kidneys to her father Friday. Kristen Jones / The Kent Stater

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Rachel Walker Regionals Campuses Reporter NPR host Peter Sagal will speak at Kent State Tuscarawas’ 50th Anniversary celebration. Sagal replaces the previously announced speaker Dave Berry. Berry, an American author and humorist, cancelled due to family obligations. Sagal will kick off Tuscarawas' week-long celebration at 7 p.m. on Sept. 10. Sagal is known for using his humor to provoke thought among his audience. “We wanted to keep it light and have something all generations could really enjoy,” said Chad Conrad, the director of advancement at Kent State Tuscarawas. “We wanted to give back to the community for all their support over the past 50 years.”

Sagal hosts NPR’s game show “Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me!” attracting more than 5 million viewers a week. The show has been on NPR for 20 years and plays on more than 600 stations nationwide. Special events are planned throughout the week, including alumni reunions and visits from former student-athletes. The celebration will acknowledge notable accomplishments and discuss what the future holds for Kent State Tuscarawas. Tickets are available at www.kent.edu/tusc/ pac, or at 330-308-6400. The box office will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Phi Mu finds a home at Kent State Hannah Kelley Regional Campuses and Dean of Students Reporter After being an established sorority for five years at Kent State, Phi Mu has found a home on Fraternity Circle. The chapter signed a lease in July taking over the house previously owned by the Delta Upsilon fraternity. The fraternity decided to relocate, and Phi Mu was selected to fill the vacant home. “I wouldn’t say not having a house has ever hindered this chapter at all,” said Brianna Leatherman, the Phi Mu president and a senior visual communication design major, said. “But having our own space now is definitely a benefit and is giving us our own place to do things.” Previously, the chapter reserved event spaces on different places on campus, at member’s homes or at the library. Since signing, the chapter has spent the summer decorating the interior of the house and is currently in the process of getting it ready for move-in for the fall of 2019.

The house holds 18 bedrooms, two kitchens, three study rooms, two common areas, a laundry room and a library. The three-story house will hold 29 out of approximately 120 women in their chapter. This will include all executive board members, and the rest will be decided on first-come-first-serve basis, Leatherman said. The official move-in date is not for another year. However, the house is currently being used regularly to hold meetings, study tables and this semester’s recruitment events. Phi Mu will now be one of seven houses within the Greek community on Fraternity Circle, including Phi Delta Theta, Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta and Sigma Sigma Sigma. Many of the neighbors have taken to social media or sent gifts to welcome Phi Mu to the circle. “Everyone’s been really inviting,” Leatherman said. “We’re really excited to be more in the community and be around everyone. It’s definitely going to be great to just have place that anybody can come to hangout.” Contact Hannah Kelley at hkelley2@kent.edu.

The newly opened Phi Mu sorority house. Brynne Lathrop / The Kent Stater

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I wouldn’t say not having a house has ever hindered this chapter at all, but having our own space now is definitely a benefit and is giving us our own place to do things.” – Brianna Leatherman Phi Mu President

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South Beach tourists brave the rain as a tropical storm warning was issued for the Miami Beach, Florida area on Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Miami Herald via AP)

Tropical Storm Gordon brings hurricane watch to Gulf Coast Jennifer Kay Associated Press Tropical Storm Gordon lashed South Florida with heavy rains and high winds Monday, forcing holiday beachgoers to drier ground. Weather forecasters said the storm could strengthen to near-hurricane force by the time it hits the central U.S. Gulf Coast. Gordon formed into a tropical storm near the Florida Keys early Monday as it moved westnorthwest at 16 mph. The storm was expected to reach coastal Mississippi and Louisiana by late Tuesday and move inland over the lower

Mississippi Valley on Wednesday. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said at 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time that the storm was centered 15 miles west-southwest of Marco Island on Monday. Maximum sustained winds were clocked at 50 mph. Miami Beach Police said via Twitter the Labor Day holiday was "NOT a beach day," with rough surf and potential rip currents. Red flags flew over Pensacola-area beaches in Florida's Panhandle, where swimming and wading in the Gulf of Mexico was prohibited. More than 4,000 Florida Power & Light customers lost power Monday due to

weather conditions. The National Weather Service said current conditions were "somewhat favorable" for tornadoes in affected parts of South Florida on Monday. A hurricane watch â&#x20AC;&#x201D; meaning that hurricane conditions are possible â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was put into effect for the area stretching from the mouth of the Pearl River in Mississippi to the Alabama-Florida border. The Miami-based center said the storm is also expected to bring "life-threatening" storm surge to portions of the central Gulf Coast. A storm surge warning has been

issued for the area stretching from Shell Beach, Louisiana, to the Mississippi-Alabama border. The warning means there is danger of life-threatening inundation. The region could see rising waters of 3 to 5 feet. "The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast near and to the east of the landfall location, where the surge will be accompanied by large waves," the center said. Separately, Tropical Storm Florence continues to hold steady over the eastern Atlantic. Forecasters say little change in strength is expected in coming days and no coastal watches or warnings are in effect.

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Kaitlin Bennett to continue with rally; university policy causes confusion

People gather on Risman Plaza for an open-carry demonstration on, April 27, 2018. Adrian Leuthauser / The Kent Stater

Brandon Bounds and Laina Yost TV2 Enterprise Producer and KentWired Enterprise Editor

aitlin Bennett, a Kent State alumna whom some refer to as the “Kent State Gun Girl,” announced Aug. 9 on social media she will be holding an opencarry rally on Kent State’s main campus.

The university issued a statement three weeks later, on Aug. 29, telling Bennett to “cease and desist” all advertising of the event because it wasn’t properly registered and didn’t comply with university regulations. The statement outlined a policy that requires non-university affiliated speakers to be sponsored by a student organization and registered with the University Scheduling Office. However, according to the policy, non-university speakers may hold demonstrations, including rallies, without registration if they do not use sound equipment and students and faculty can proceed with their normal activities. Bennett said she received a phone call from Lamar Hylton, the dean of students, to discuss the upcoming event hours prior to the university issuing the cease and desist letter. KentWired called Hylton’s office to ask him about the alleged phone call. Hylton's office referred KentWired to Eric Mansfield, the executive director of university media relations, who then referred back to the statement. KentWired asked Kristin Anderson, the director of external media relations, via email about the policy exception and whether Bennett had expressed if she would bring sound equipment to the rally. Anderson also referred to the statement, which cited Bennett must register the rally, but did not describe the exemption from registration also described in the policy.

Aaron Spalding traveled from Louisville, Kentucky, to stand with others in support of gun rights and the Second Amendment on, April 27, 2018. Adrian Leuthauser / The Kent Stater

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Greg Fisher from Kent argues with a demonstrator during the open-carry demonstration on April 27. 2018. Adrian Leuthauser / The Kent Stater

Tim Smith, a retired Kent State journalism professor and former attorney, viewed the issue as determining the difference between a rally and a demonstration. Kent State defined a demonstration as a “person or assembly of persons engaged in a rally, march, sit-in, fast or other public manifestation of welcome, approval, protest, or disapproval but does not include social, or athletic exhibitions or events,” according to the university policy.

While the word “rally” is listed in its definition, Smith suspected Bennett shouldn’t use the term in her event because the word gave the university a reason to issue their statement. “Kaitlin appears to be using a term that triggers registration,” Smith said in reference to the name of the event. “If she drops that term and calls it something else, she should be OK.” Bennett posted her response to the statement on the political organization

Liberty Hangout’s website, saying she’s still going forward with the event. In her statement, Bennett accused Kent State of being “unprofessional and inconsistent.” She cited open-carry rallies held on campus in September 2016 and April 2018, when she was an undergraduate student, that were not sponsored by a student organization. Bennett also said Michael Heil, the president of Liberty Hangout’s Kent State chapter, obtained permission from

the university to set up a table, have microphones and will share the space with Bennett. She said the rally does not violate university policy, and her and “hundreds of gun owners” will show up as planned. Contact Brandon Bounds at bbounds@kent.edu

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On the cover: Kent State wide receiver Antwan Dixon high-steps as he runs into the end zone during the first half of the Flashes’ matchup against the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Flashes lost, 31-24. Carter E. Adams / The Kent Stater

There’s always a little energy on game days, especially today, but we tell our kids to treat practice like a game.” – Sean Lewis Coach

Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen tackles Kent State running back Will Matthews during the first half of the Flashes’ matchup against the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday. The Flashes lost, 31-24. Carter E. Adams / The Kent Stater

Kent State quarterback Woody Barrett attempts a pass in the second half of the Flashes’ matchup against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday. The Flashes lost, 31-24. Carter E. Adams / The Kent Stater

Missed opportunities, uptempo offense highlight Flashes’ season opener

Ian Kreider Sports Editor Midway through the second quarter, sophomore quarterback Woody Barrett uncorked a long ball to junior running back Justin Rankin, but the ball, like the game, was just out of reach. During that drive, the Flashes opted to kick a field goal to extend their lead to 10-3. Barrett trotted onto the field at the start of the game after an offseason full of speculation at the quarterback position, as Barrett spent the offseason battling incumbent Dustin Crum for the starting spot. He started the game 0-for-5 with two throws batted down at the line. He quickly settled in later in the first

quarter, leading the Flashes down the field to take an early 7-3 lead. He finished the game 28-for-41 with 270 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. The 6-foot 2-inch, 236-pound quarterback also proved he could impact the game on the ground. He finished with 117 yards on 18 carries and one celebration-filled touchdown. Barrett was flagged as he threw the ball high into the air as Kent State (0-1) retook the lead, 24-17, with 3:20 left in the third quarter. The unsportsmanlike penalty set up a three-play, 55-yard drive for the Fighting Illini that knotted things up, 24-24, as the quarter came to a close. The Fighting Illini were ultimately able to punch the ball into the end zone

to take the lead, 31-24, on a one-yard run by Reggie Corbin with 10:39 left in the game. The Flashes drove down the field but came up short on fourth down as Barrett was intercepted in the end zone after a successful Illinois blitz. “No moral victories here,” coach Sean Lewis said after the game. “We came on this trip to win this game.” If there was one thing to take away from the game, it was Lewis’ implementation of the uptempo offense. The team was getting plays off so quickly that at times even the chain crew had trouble keeping up. The team ran 84 plays and picked up 453 yards. “I’m used to it,” Lewis said of the team’s pace. “I’ve seen it work for the past six years.”

The tempo resulted in some quick three-and-outs in the second half, during which Illinois cut into the Flashes’ 17-3 halftime lead. “It’s what we do; it’s who we are, so the lulls don’t bother us at all,” Lewis said. “Our defense embraces what we do offensively, and it gives them an opportunity to get on the field and make plays.” Lewis is now 0-1 as a coach, but today’s loss marked the closest game between Kent State and a Big Ten school since the team lost, 24-0, against Penn State in 2010. “There’s always a little energy on game days, especially today, but we tell our kids to treat practice like a game,” Lewis said. “The only difference is that

when you walk between those white lines, there happens to be people in the stands and there’s cameras in your face and they get a chance to see you play.” The Flashes rolled the dice, going for it on fourth down six times throughout the game. The team finished 4-for-6 with all four conversions coming from Barrett runs. “Every call to win the game,” Lewis said sternly. “No risk it, no biscuit.” The team will look to build on the game throughout the week as it head into Saturday’s game against Howard (0-1). Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. at Dix Stadium. Contact Ian Kreider at Ikreider@kent.edu.

Kent State coach Sean Lewis comforts quarterback Woody Barrett as he walks off the field. Barrett was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct following a touchdown celebration during Kent State’s game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday. Kent State lost to Illinois, 31-24. Carter E. Adams / The Kent Stater

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There’s always a little energy on game days, especially today, but we tell our kids to treat practice like a game.” – Sean Lewis Coach

Missed opportunities, uptempo offense highlight Flashes’ season opener

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Flashes bounce back after tough start to Golden Flashes Classic Kent Statesophomore Kaeleigh Stang bumps the ball during the match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday. Kent State lost the match. Kayla McMillen / The Kent Stater

Ian Kreider Sports Editor Kent State (5-2) used a strong Saturday showing to help propel it to a second-place finish in the Golden Flashes Classic. Purdue Fort Wayne 3, Kent State 0 Slow starts were the theme of the game for the Flashes. The tone was set early by the Mastodons (4-3), who grabbed an early 8-0 lead. The Flashes came out sluggish and quickly surrendered the first set, 25-10. The second set was not much better. The Flashes came out similarly to the first game, falling behind, 9-3, early. The Mastodons kept their foot on the gas pedal, finishing the set on a 16-3 run. The final set was no different. Kent State responded late, cutting the lead to 18-16, but then allowed seven unanswered points to end the game. Service pressure has been a common theme in the Flashes’ wins, but the team finished with zero aces. Kent State 3, Morgan State 1 The Flashes came out and matched Morgan State’s (2-5) intensity early in their first game on Saturday.

“We’re really excited with how the team responded overall,” coach Don Gromala said. The Flashes closed out the set on a 11-4 run to take the first set, 26-24. Freshman setter Alex Haffner assisted on seven points during the run. “I think we can be more dynamic with our offense because we’ve been pretty basic with where our hitters have been hitting, so as our ball control gets better, we can start getting more creative with our offense,” Gromala said. Kent State went on to take the second set, 25-18, and the fourth set, 25-21, to win the game, 3-1. Senior outside hitter Darby Connors also had a large contribution, recording a team-high 14 kills in the win. “Darby came out swinging earlier here today,” Gromala said. “Both matches she started out on fire, and I think that’s great because it kind of carried our team. We’ve had some slower starts overall, so her having good, positive starts is great for the rest of the team to build off of.” Kent State 3, Niagara 0 The Flashes dominated in their last game of the tournament against Niagara (0-6).

They took the game in straight sets (25-16, 25-19, 25-16), with consistent service pressure, finishing with six aces. Freshman middle blocker Danie Tyson had a solid showing, finishing the game with 13.5 points. “Danie was really solid again this evening,” Gromala said. “It was similar to Tuesday with her ability to really make some good decisions. Our setters found her in some really good opportunities where we were getting the ball higher. She’s moving the ball around, so she’s not just hitting it or scoring it by doing one thing. She’s doing some different things with either going off the block or in front of the setter or behind the setter. She’s pretty versatile.” Kent State looks to extend its winning streak to three games as it takes on Robert Morris (0-6) at 7 p.m. Tuesday inside the North Athletic Complex in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Contact Ian Kreider at ikreider@kent.edu. Freshman libero Erin Gardner bumps the ball during the match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday. Kent State lost the match. Kayla McMillen / The Kent Stater

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Flashes field hockey splits weekend series Amanda Levine Sports Reporter After opening the season with two straight losses, the Kent State (1-3) field hockey team looked to improve its record this past weekend in two home matches. Liberty 2, Kent State 1 Despite their loss to Liberty on Friday, the Flashes’ defense continued to impress. The team only allowed seven shots on goal, with junior goalie Mary Crumlish tallying five saves. “I think, as a coaching staff, we’re just looking for growth every week,” coach Kathleen Wiler said. “We want to grow and become a team. We’re just happy with the work the ladies are putting in.” Junior Agueda Moroni scored the first goal for Liberty in the first half. The Flashes tied it up early in the second half when sophomore Clara Rodriguez Setó scored with an assist from junior forward Laila Richter. The Flames scored the winning goal on a penalty shot by Moroni with an assist from senior Abby Julius.

Kent State 1, Saint Louis 0 The Flashes took their first win of the season Sunday afternoon against Saint Louis. Senior forward Courtney Weise scored the only goal of the game, her first of the season. “I think overall we’ve been really working with our forwards and strikers, just working on their positioning,” Wiler said. “She was fed a really great ball and finished doing her job.” The goal came in the second minute of the game with an assist from junior midfielder Berta Jover Llorens. The Flashes’ defense was able to stay tough throughout the game, holding the Billikens to just six shots on goal, while Crumlish had four saves on the day. “I think we play a really tough, nationally ranked non conference schedule,” Wiler said. “We’ve been really pleased with that today. To get a win and put the amount of shots (we) did on the board was great.” The Flashes are back on the pitch this Tuesday when they take on Northwestern at 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

Kent State forward Pippa Best (center-left) battles Saint Louis’ Jess Dunlap for possession on Sunday. Kent State won, 1-0. Kristen Jones / The Kent Stater

Contact Amanda Levine at alevine3@kent.edu.

Kent State women’s soccer swept in weekend matches

Kent State sophomore midfielder Vital Kats and senior defender Paige Culver prepare to take a free kick during the second half of their matchup against Butler on Aug. 16, 2018. Butler won, 3-1. Henry Palattella / The Kent Stater

Gina Butkovich Sports Reporter It was a rough weekend for the Kent State women’s soccer team (2-3-1), as they dropped both games they played at North Carolina Wilmington. North Carolina Wilmington 4, Kent State 1 The Flashes opened the weekend with a 4-1 loss to UNCW (4-1). This is the first time this season the Flashes have lost on the road. Four minutes into the game, the Seahawks opened the scoring when Ashley Johnson found the back of the net off a header from a corner kick. The Flashes knotted the score at one in the 31st minute when sophomore Maddie Holmes scored off a header from acorner kick by sophomore Vital Kats. Holmes’ second goal of the season led to the Flashes heading to halftime tied at one. Despite leading in shots, 7-6, the Flashes allowed three goals

in the second half, two of which came after the 86th minute. “Our opportunities to win first and second balls kept falling short throughout the game,” coach Rob Marinaro said. “It’s a little disappointing we didn’t see more productivity.” Fairleigh Dickinson 2, Kent State 1 The Flashes finished the weekend against Fairleigh Dickinson (2-4) on Sunday. “We should be used to playing two games in one weekend,” Marinaro said. “We have to keep building our fitness level.” Kats opened the game in the 30th minute with a penalty kick goal after getting pulled down in the Knights’ penalty box. Fairleigh Dickinson tied up the match in the 40th minute on a one-timer from Viktorija Miseljic and, for the second time in the weekend, the Flashes entered the half tied at one. Fairleigh Dickinson scored the game-winning goal in the 81st minute on a corner kick that

was cleared before being served back in for a one-touch finish from Elma Kolenovic. Although they again led in shots, 8-7, in the second half, Kent State couldn’t recover. The Flashes dropped the second game of the weekend, 2-1. “We are going to have to train at a much higher intensity level if we want to win these games,” Marinaro said. “We faced a lot of the same problems this game that we faced on Friday.” Next week the Flashes will play at home for the first time in two weeks. “Our confidence wasn’t very high either game,” Marinaro said. “Hopefully our players look in the mirror and rebound to play at a much higher level next week.” The team plays their next game at 7 p.m. Friday at Dix Stadium against Morehead State University (1-5).

Contact Gina Butkovich at gbutkovi@kent.edu.

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OPINION

Why I’m open about my mental health at work

JOSEPH McGRELLIS’ VIEW

Cameron Gorman If you remember only a few golden societal rules you were taught in childhood, these might be among them: Don’t ever ask someone their weight, their age or how much money they make. Those kinds of questions, your teacher or parents probably told you, make people uncomfortable. That stuff is personal business, to be kept in jacket pockets and behind closed doors. After all, in a way, it seemed shameful somehow. Well, you might have reasoned, why else would everyone be so secretive about it? Often, it can feel the same with mental health. Whether you struggle with anxiety or schizophrenia, the pressure to hide mental health issues or neurodivergence can seem overwhelming sometimes. Who should you tell? Do you even need to? This weight only increases when it comes to the workplace. If you do decide to open up at work, will it color the way you’re perceived in your career or by your friends and co-workers? Might it make you less desirable in future jobs or make you seem unprofessional? Perhaps most dreaded — at least by myself — is the idea that perhaps, if we are open about our health, it might begin to define us. But here’s the funny thing: More and more, we see that being open about these things does the opposite of what we might have originally feared. Forbes, in a 2014 article, noted a now well-known fact: “Pay Fairness Requires Pay Openness.” In other words, the more open we are about how much we’re being paid, the more even the field becomes. It mirrors health. As much as I can, I’ve tried to be open with my own mental health. In doing so, I hope I am holding the door for others to feel comfortable opening up as well. For the most part, I’ve been open about my journey through my own mental health: I’ve even written about it before. I haven’t always felt so comfortable, though. When I was younger, I used to wonder: If I told someone I worked with, would I be fired? Would I make my friends feel uncomfortable or burdened by being open with them? Doubts like these silenced me for a long time. I thought if I could simply press my own struggles

down within me that I could also suppress them from my work. As time passed, though, I found I was perhaps a little too good at it. I was shunning all emotions, good and bad. My personal life was suffering, but so was my work. I made the tough, gradual decision to open my full self, starting with chronicling my own experiences. Slowly, I became more comfortable — even in a classroom or professional setting — with allowing my entire realm of experience to have a place in my life. Being open with others and myself has allowed me to feel strength in my vulnerability. I’ve realized I’m not at fault for having these life experiences — if anything, being able to understand them makes my voice authentic. Most importantly though, my hope is by being open with mental health not just at home, but everywhere, we can normalize it. If we can walk into the office and vent about headaches, we can talk about mental health, too. And if even one person reading this feels less alone, then I’ll have done what I set out to do. After all, one of the best things we can realize when we’re struggling is that we’re not alone. And you aren’t. You struggle. I do, too. We’re in it together on this journey all the time. Even when we’re making copies.

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The pressure to hide mental health issues or neurodivergence can seem overwhelming sometimes.” – Cameron Gorman

Contact Cameron Gorman at cgorman2@kent.edu.

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‘Hard Knocks’ setting up for memorable finale Jake Adams While the fourth episode of “Hard Knocks” was not the most exciting, it created a lot of build up for the finale. First, we saw wide receiver Josh Gordon return to the Cleveland Browns' facility and stadium — a great sight. He mentioned how he missed the stadium, and even gave out his gloves to two children in the crowd, who welcomed him back with enthusiasm. Gordon reviewed the Browns’ new offensive scheme, mentioning it was not all that different from years prior. Whether this is good or bad will be determined during the regular season. On a negative note, linebacker Mychal Kendricks committed two acts of insider trading, a federal crime that eventually led to his release. While this wasn’t explictly mentioned on this weeks episode gave the Browns an insider scouting report of Eagles players Nick Foles and Zach Ertz. Irony in it’s purest form. Somewhere out there, defensive end Carl Nassib is shaking his head knowing his finance lectures did not reach everyone on the roster. Along with the controversy surrounding Kendricks, drama is beginning to take focus around the final

roster cuts for the regular season. Fringe guys like Nate Orchard, Brogan Roback and Devon Cajuste will be playing for a job. Per usual, the producers of the show gave the viewers more emotional attachment to these guys. Nate Orchard, a defensive end, was shown spending quality time with his wife and three children at practice. He had his daughters help him with getting his wrist guards off, and got to hold his youngest infant son. As Cajuste, a tight end aptly nicknamed “Juice,” has seen his story become national news, many have reached out to him. One of those people was Erin Andrews, who left a heartfelt message for Juice. She wished his family good health and said she hoped he makes the team. Roback also got to meet Andrews, who is one of his sideline reporter crushes, and was excited to recall the experience. He was even more excited to learn she knew his name. The rest of the episode centered around their preseason game against the Eagles. Viewers got an inside glimpse of quarterback Tyrod Taylor’s dislocated pinky finger, as well. Under the tent, as the team doctor touched Taylor’s hand and he let out a yelp of pain, every Browns fan tuning in let out a familiar groan of anxiety. Luckily, his X-rays came back negative, and the doctors cleared him to return to the game with a taped-up wrist.

Backup quarterback Baker Mayfield also had an injury scare when he was knocked down and hit his head on the back of one of his linemen. He laid on the ground in pain and looked to be evaluated for a concussion. Coach Hue Jackson quickly pulled the plug on him and played Drew Stanton the rest of the game. After the game ended, 5-0, the show alluded to next week’s roster cuts. Everyone has their own way of dealing with the possibility of being cut. Cajuste has a belief in crystals giving him mindfulness and ease around all the stress. He notes that just holding one of them gave him a “head buzz.” This odd statement was one of the highlights of a predominantly dull episode, which is what can happen when you have a hour time slot to fill but only about 15 minutes of real interesting moments. The episode featured a nearly five minute section of only slow motion shots of Baker Mayfield passing. While it was highquality footage and put together well, it did not give the viewers much entertainment. The episode was a good watch for anyone that follows the Browns closely, but from a national standpoint, it was easy to forget. However, this should all change next week as cuts happen, starting jobs are filled and players are potentially signed or traded. The final episode airs on Sept. 4. Contact Jake Adams at jadams86@kent.edu.

The key to discussion is connection

Adriona Murphy

My high school AP English class was my favorite class of the day. It landed right before lunch, and most of my friends were in the same period. We always laughed and talked during class, joking about whatever stupid thing our teacher said that day. I remember the classroom clearly. It was covered in photos and posters of classic writers, starting with Shakespeare and moving forward through history. A large whiteboard and projector screen sat at the front and with us facing it, five rows of tables, four students per table. I was sitting between two girls I had been friends with since kindergarten. Throughout the year, we had been

working through a list of banned books, and that day we started our unit on “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” We were discussing the use of the N-word, a topic that would make any high schooler in my town squirm, when my teacher looked me dead in the eye and said with complete confidence: “Don’t worry, Adriona. I won’t ask you to speak on behalf of your race.” Everyone in the class turned and stared at me. Now, I’m not sure if this was because no one realized I was mixed race — you’d be surprised how many people thought I was just really tan — or because of what he said. It was probably a combination of the two, but nonetheless, I felt singled out and a little angry. I didn’t know what to say, so I just laughed uncomfortably, and he moved on. I don’t think he meant any harm by what he said. He probably just wanted to assure me that just because we were talking about

such a sensitive, racial issue, he wasn’t going to put me on the spot, which I guess in some ways I appreciated. But in what situation would it be appropriate to ask a 16-year-old girl to speak on behalf of an entire group of people she had not truly been a part of for a majority of her life? I will be the first one to admit that up until I came to college, I didn’t know much about the struggles people of color experience outside of what we learned in history class, even though I’m mixed race. I went to a predominately white school, in a predominantly white neighborhood and was predominantly raised by the white side of my family. Most of what I experienced were microaggressions, or, “comments or actions that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally express a prejudiced attitude toward a member of a marginalized group,” according to Merriam-Webster.

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Kent State quarterback Woody Barrett picked up a total of 387 yards (270 passing, 117 rushing) in the Flashes hard-fought loss to Illinois on Saturday.

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Kent City Council finalized the Tobacco 21 ordinance last week, raising the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 in the city of Kent.

Cheers to ... no homework! A teacher in Texas went viral after a letter she wrote to parents stated she would no longer be assigning students with homework. Jeers to ... Martian dust storms. Due to prolonged dust storms on the “Red Planet,” the Mars Opportunity Rover lost access to solar power and may have died. NASA hasn’t had communication with the rover in months and may never hear back from it again. My experiences were vastly different than those who have experienced blatant racism, as was being discussed in class that day, and could never, ever truly speak on behalf of an entire group of people. Some people expect, just because you look a certain way, you should be able to represent that entire culture. That is, simply, false. What allows you to talk about and convey real struggles of real people is experiencing what they have experienced and having a connection that is more than just physical appearance. Think about that before you ask someone a loaded question. Don’t just assume that an individual has had certain experiences. Don’t expect them to be able to fully connect and talk about complex subjects or instances they wouldn’t have dealt with, especially when they’re 16 and sitting in English class. Contact Adriona Murphy at amurph30@kent.edu.

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

‘Lights of Change’ aims to end addiction stigma

A display at the “Lights of Change” event on Friday memorializes those lost to addiction. Madeline Pigott / The Kent Stater

Madeline Pigott Mental Health and Social Services Reporter

In the United States, Ohio ranked No. 2 for the most deaths by overdose. OhioCAN, a statewide organization for family members affected by addiction, is speaking out and changing the stigma that comes with drug addiction. OhioCAN reached out to the Kent community and hosted “Lights of Change” on Aug. 31 at the Hometown Bank stage in downtown Kent for International Overdose Awareness Day. Mary Beth Day is the OhioCAN Portage County coordinator, and she is a certified support specialist. She stressed that OhioCAN is “committed to break the silence and the stigma that addiction carries.” OhioCAN believes education is an important factor in addiction. The organization wants people to learn about addiction and what it does to families and communities. Day said the organization began with five women whose children were affected by addiction. Today, they are at the forefront, joining other services such as Townhall II and Hope Village Recovery Center. OhioCAN offers addiction education about needle exchange and Narcan programs. They also recommend peer support groups to families who are going through an overdose loss. “Lights of Change” focused on families spreading their stories on how they have lost someone through addiction. All families focused on the importance to abolish the stigma around shaming addicts and finding a way to help others with addiction. If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, contact the provided services below: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-800-487-4889 Townhall II: 330-678-4357 (HELP) OhioCAN: For more information, visit http://www.changeaddictionnow.org/ohio. In cases of emergency, always call 911.

Contact Madeline Pigott at mpigott1@kent.edu.

A display at the “Lights of Change” event at the Hometown Bank stage on Friday provides information on Narcan. Narcan is a widely used opioid overdose reversal drug. Madeline Pigott / The Kent Stater

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

CLASSIFIEDS The Pan‑African Theatre Ensemble‑ Will hold auditions for volunteers: actors, stage manager, and technicians in its 2018‑2019 season from 6‑ 8pm on Sept. 10, 11, and 12, 2018. Auditions will take place at Kent State University’s African Community Theatre (ORH Room 230). Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Amy‑Rose Forbes‑Erickson at (330) 802‑ 4055 or email at dforbese@kent.edu

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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.

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