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Kent State professor crafts book on beer Alexis Amato Downtown and Neighborhoods Reporter Kent State Trustees Professor Paul Gaston is a man of many accomplishments: A priest at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, he is also the author of three books and more than 40 scholarly articles on topics ranging from the poetry of George Herbert to academic strategic planning. He is adding another book to his repertoire, one that took him several years to compile: "Ohio’s Craft Beers" was published on St. Patrick's Day last month. “What better day to publish a book on beer," Gaston said. Gaston’s love for craft beer started when he was in college. “When I was in college, I had my favorites like everybody else. They were all very similar, like how Budweiser is similar to Miller and so on,” Gaston said. After college, he went to England to do research for his dissertation. “I began to drink the local beer, and it was just so much better than anything I’ve ever had before. I thought, ‘this is really wonderful. I wonder why we can’t have beer this good in the United States.’ ” Once back home, Gaston searched around for a beer that interested him. “The growth of craft brewing is something I’ve really been interested in," he said. "They’ve introduced so many new styles and they’ve emphasized freshness and they’ve emphasized accessibility." The inspiration to write the book came when a friend sent him a book about craft beer of Indiana. He thought,
“There needs to be one of these for Ohio," he said. Gaston visited around 45 breweries in Ohio over the course of two years. Working around his day job as a professor, he’d mainly make the trips during the summer. “It was a great experience,” Gaston said. “I like craft brewers themselves; they’re friendly people and they like what they do." Gaston would visit three breweries in a day and then do the write-ups at night. He had two strict rules when it came to these visits. First, he would only taste beers in a two-ounce sampler. “I did stick to that rule,” Gaston said. “Visiting a brewery at ten in the morning, you don’t want to walk out with a buzz.” His second rule was that he would never accept free food. However, he broke this rule at the Great Lakes Brewing Company, and once again at the Market Garden Brewery. He photographed and wrote about food offered at other breweries, but “valiantly resisted” eating their offerings. He would then taste five to six of the most distinctive beers, starting with the light and then going to the most flavorful. When asked about his favorites, Gaston said he wouldn’t rank them. But the ones that stood out the most to him were Kolsch beers and Indiana pale ale. Beer enthusiasts can purchase "Ohio’s Craft Beers," at local Kent bookstores, through Amazon and Barnes and Noble. aamato1@kent.edu
Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater Trustee professor Paul Gaston holds his book, “Ohio’s Craft Beers,” which he released on St. Patrick’s Day, in Moulton Hall on Monday, April 4, 2016. Gaston’s book documents over 40 of Ohio’s major breweries and offers in-depth profiles regarding their products.
Harvey named CEO Kellon Thomas leaving Kent State basketball of Greater Ohio’s Planned Parenthood Zac Sommer Sports Reporter
Redshirt junior guard Kellon Thomas plans to transfer out of Kent State for his last year of eligibility following graduation this summer, according to the RecordCourier. "Kellon is a terrific young man and was finally able to display his basketball abilities on game night this past season," coach Rob Senderoff said in a press release. "We are thankful for his contributions to the success of our program over the last four years and wish him the best in his final college season." Thomas plans to transfer somewhere closer to his hometown in Indianapolis in order to be closer to home due to a family issue. “I’m not really sure where to go right now,” Thomas said of the announcement. “I’ve got some calls from Purdue, Minnesota and Northwestern, but I’ll have to talk to my family about it all first. Distance will play a part in my decision.” The three-year letterman ranked second in scoring last season, averaging 12.3 points and 2.5 assists per game for the Flashes, who finished the season 19-13 (10-8 Mid-American Conference). Thomas started all 32 games last season, averaging 31.5 minutes Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater per game.
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The Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (PPGOH) named Kent State’s previous vice president of university relations as its CEO and president on April 4. Iris Harvey was unanimously elected for the position by the Board of Directors for PPGOH, according to Diego Espino, vice president of community engagement at PPGOH. Harvey left Kent State earlier this year for a leadership training program at Harvard University. “We knew (Harvey) in her role as as a board member,” Espino said. “Iris has demonstrated her passion to the Planned Parenthood mission to make sure that we provide, promote and protect healthcare services among Ohio.” Harvey said she not only served in academia, but in other healthcare foundations. She also had served on PPGOH’s board since 2011 and feels Redshirt junior Kellon Thomas drives to the basket during the second half against Bowling Green on Tuesday, March 1, committed to her role in public service. 2016 at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State won, 70-54. “Primarily, the journey had to do with a consistent engagement on boards, service and volunteerism,” Harvey said. “I feel very humble; Planned Parenthood has been around for 100 years … so having the stewardship of leading in our centennial year is a great honor.” PPGOH covers 68 of the 88 counties in Ohio. Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio covers the remaining 20, Espino said. Harvey will also be presiding over Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio.
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Poets Nikola Madzirov and Charles Simic read their work at the Kiva Center on Wednesday as part of the Wick Poetry Center’s fifth annual U.S. Poet Laureate Reading
Deidre Pulley / The Kent Stater Nikola Madzirov of Macedonia, Greece, reads his poetry at the fifth annual Poet Laureate Reading in the Kiva Center on April 6, 2016.
Deidre Pulley / The Kent Stater Poet Laureates Charles Simic and Nikola Madzirov sign autographs at the fifth annual Poet Laureate Reading at the Kiva Center on April 6, 2016.
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Baseball drops home game to Canisius Zach Harley Sports Reporter Sixteen strikeouts weren’t enough for the Flashes as the Kent State baseball team lost to Canisius College 5-4 on Wednesday afternoon. Coming off of a dominant pitching performance from freshman Connor Wollersheim in Tuesday’s 8-3 win over Ohio State, the Flashes would have to look at another freshman in Joey Murray to keep the trend of great starting pitching going. Murray went into the ball-game looking to improve on his 10.32 ERA and bounce back from a less than stellar start last week Find this article on against Pitt, and he did. zharley@kent.edu
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Cybersecurity becoming a growing concern Alexis Atwater College Democrats Earlier this week, Mossack Fonseca, one of the largest law firms in the world, was apparently the latest victim of a data breach. Much of what was included in the more than 11.5 million leaked documents indicates that the law firm was helping the world’s rich and powerful establish offshore accounts in Panama. Twelve current and former world leaders—and another 128 politicians and public officials—were allegedly using the Central American nation as a tax haven. Mossack Fonseca maintains that it hasn’t done anything illegal by Panamanian law, and it is worth noting that much of the leaked data remains unconfirmed (although Iceland’s prime minister resigned amid allegations about an account held by his wife). The ability of hackers to target a company with every reason to have the strongest data protections available lays bare the threat of
cyber terrorism. This data breach, and those that have come before it, bring to light the necessity of strong U.S. policies on cybersecurity. Both Democratic contenders for the presidential nomination, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, have addressed this issue on the campaign trail along with the importance of balancing national security needs with individual privacy rights. On her campaign website, Clinton states that she “will leverage the work of the public and private sectors—overcoming the mistrust that impedes cooperation today—to strengthen security and build resiliency for economy and infrastructure,” while Sanders has said he “has expressed concern over the vulnerability of U.S. cybersecurity, but also over mass surveillance.” Clinton and Sanders have both worked to improve cybersecurity in the United States during their time in the Senate. Sanders was a supporter of the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, but the bill did not garner enough votes for cloture to move to a full Senate vote. This act would have created a council that would regulate cybersecurity and also start
building an infrastructure to make it easier to monitor cyber threats. Sanders also voted against the controversial Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, which passed through Senate in October, over concerns that it violated the privacy of American citizens. Clinton has stated in multiple speeches and interviews that she believes cybersecurity will be a top priority for the next president. This is undoubtedly true, especially considering the constant advancement in the ability of hackers to infiltrate even the most secure networks. With the conventions and November elections looming, it is imperative that the American public consider how the implementation of cybersecurity infrastructure will benefit the nation, and choose leaders who will take a strong stance to prevent data breaches like the one in Panama this week. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the College Demcrats as an organization. Alexis Atwater is a member of the Kent State College Democrats.
Mossack Fonseca and the Panama Papers Jacob Tabler
College Republicans Sunday night, more than 11.5 million documents were leaked from a law firm in Panama totaling approximately 2.6 terabytes of information. The law firm, known as Mossack Fonseca, was linked over 60 political figures, businessmen, and professional athletes around the world to tax evasion. Several of the widely known figures include the Icelandic Prime Minister Sigmundur Davio Gunnlaugsson, Vladimir Putin and professional soccer player Lionel Messi. However, no Americans names were linked as of yet. This is one of the biggest leaks in history and shows how the wealthy and world leaders hide their tax money. Mossack Fonseca is a law firm that helps set up companies to shelter money offshore to prevent it from being taxed. This practice is legal but considered by many unethical and linked to corrup-
tion. The documents link 12 current and former heads of state and linked to current world leaders. This exposes leaders such as Vladimir Putin who was linked to holding up approximately $2 billion under the name of a friend. These actions by politicians put our ability to trust them into question. Most citizens expect politicians to serve the public and to be honest. The information that has recently come to light shows that politicians do not always meet these expectations. I believe we need to hold politicians to a higher standard and expect them to make decisions that serve in the best interest of the people. If they fail to meet these two basic expectations they should face consequences for their actions. However, this problem needs to be addressed to stop possible corruption in the future. The question going forward will we see nations draft transparency laws for politicians? Will the politicians involved be pressured to resign, or will they be voted out of office? I believe it is important to address a basic question in light of these events.
What incentive do world leaders have to hide their income and assets? It may be due to high tax rates and a complex tax system. Not only are we taxed on income but on capital gains, property, and payroll taxes are all taken. If taxes were lowered and the tax code was simplified it could potentially take away the incentive of the rich to hide their money in such massive amounts. Overall this scandal will continue to develop and we will learn more as new information comes to light. As of now we must as ourselves an important question. If these tax havens are often linked to money laundering and corruption, what incentive do we have to give our leaders more power? This may be a sign that power needs to be taken away from the state and put back in the hands of the individual. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Kent State College Republicans as an organization. Jacob Tabler is a member of the Kent State College Republicans.
Vegetarianism and veganism are gaining popularity in today’s day and age. People are becoming more aware of the foods they consume and where they come from. I’ve always talked about how much I love the environment and have considered myself an animal lover for years, but up until a few weeks ago, I never committed to those beliefs as much as I wanted to. For years, I’ve contemplated how vegetarianism would affect my life. But I’m so glad I finally took the leap. I feel happier and healthier than I ever did before. I knew I would have to deal with getting hungry quicker than usual and not eating all the foods I’m used to, but since transitioning to vegetarianism, I’ve faced something no one ever warned me about. It’s the gap between the traditional American diet and full-on veganism. Neither side really seems fully satisfied with it. Some people think vegetarians are crazy and the choice to stop eating meat won’t do anything in the long run, so they don’t see why anyone would even bother. Conversely, there’s a section of the vegan community that criticizes vegetarians for not having restrictive enough diets. It was frustrating at first because vegetarianism is too extreme for some, and not enough for others.
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Dylan Webb Columnist From business owners to renowned activists, reporters and farmers, to scientists, the pioneers of the American hemp industry gathered in Loveland, Colorado for the Third Annual North Colorado Hemp Expo. Hemp is a cousin of cannabis, just without the chemicals that create the high. It has a multitude of uses, such as building material, clothing, biodiesel fuel and abundant cannabidiol (CBD) medicine. CBD has been shown to help slow down or even stop the spread of cancer, along with many other benefits for ailments like anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychosis and seizures. According to Patients for Medical Cannabis in 2006, researchers in Italy found that, cannabidiol kills cancer. CBD stimulates what is known as the Caspase Cascade that kills the cancer cells by breaking down proteins and peptides in the cancerous growth. Despite the limited scientific knowledge we have, it is supported by countless testimonies. Throughout my trip in Colorado, I met plenty of intelligent and successful people who used medicinal cannabis as well as CBD to help treat their cancer, along with many other ailments. When I was talking with a bus driver about my grandmother, he revealed to me how after getting diagnosed with colon cancer and going through chemo, he used 1 gram of THC and CBD suppositories to give himself an appetite, alleviate the pain
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Now that I’m openly committing to the lifestyle I’ve wanted, I’ve put my neck on the cutting block—so to speak. I’m open about my dietary choices, so people are open to share their opinions with me. We live in a society where meat consumption is a part of life for the majority, which is why so many people challenge and question vegetarians. Since choosing vegetarianism for reasons regarding the environment and my love of animals, some people with even more restrictive diets than me look at it like I’m not doing as much as I should be because I still eat cheese and other non-meat animal products. I’m proud of the decisions I made. I don’t think we should ever judge someone for doing too much or too little to stop animal cruelty, or to preserve the environment. Vegetarianism is an individual’s own choice. No one has the right to ridicule or demean that. I’m not committing to this as a part of a fad. My decision doesn’t mean I think anyone who doesn’t choose to be a vegetarian is a bad person. There are many ways to take care of the environment and the animals without becoming vegetarian. I can only speak in regards to myself; I made this choice for me and I only have to answer to my morals and myself.
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kicked off her benevolent ways by volunteering for Youth Challenge, a sports recreation program for teens and kids with physical disabilities her freshman year of high school. “I think [giving back] started with my mom’s influence. My mom says when you can see past yourself, you can see the potential to make a difference. In other words, don’t live with the ‘me, me, me’ mindset,” Kimble said. Her volunteerism was honored by WKYC, when she was named the ‘Biggest Winner’ earlier this year. Kimble saves money and strategically shops so that she is able to buy presents for children within the Kent State area. She is able to buy toys, books and games for the children by filling out rebate forms and has raised over $4,000 for the children’s play therapy hospitals last year. Not only has Kimble raised money for children, she was the
fundraising chair for Tri Sigma Night Live, her sorority’s philanthropy event, and raised over $3,500 according to Winnie Warner, the Chapter Advisor of Tri Sigma. Overall, including different fundraising events, Kimble has led the chapter in raising over $20,000. “Katie is the true example of Sigma’s motto, ‘to receive much, one must give much,’” Warner said. Not only has Kimble helped out children, she has also assisted the community by donating foods, treats, leashes and supplies to SecondHand Mutts in Tremont, Ohio and clothing to the Westside Catholic Center. She has also donated undergarments and clothing to victims of sexual assault for MetroHealth Medical Center after being inspired by a column by Regina Brett in The Plain Dealer last year about their crises unit. “It simply makes me smile
when I can surprise the heck out of a group by bringing things to them unexpectedly. I just like being able to make a difference,” Kimble said. “I can imagine the smiles. That’s enough for me.” Kimble believes that anyone can give back in more ways than just monetarily simply by giving their time. Along with school and work, Kimble juggles being a MAPS mentor for the College of Business and a member of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization, as well as serving as a team member for the university’s marketing and communications team. “I try to be strategic. I plan for things, but I also do spontaneous things as well,” Kimble said. “I look for opportunities during breaks especially. Time is just a matter of scheduling, you have to want to do it.” Kimble also began donating to Kent Social Services last year, giving away toiletry items and Christmas and Eas-
ter gifts, said the Assistant Program Manager of Kent Social Services, Marquice Seward. “On the behalf of Kent Social Services, we were very delighted that Katie, being a college student, took it upon herself to see the needs of others and act upon it. Katie has such a warm spirit and will leave an everlasting impression on anyone she meets,” Seward said. Kimble believes that everyone should give back to the community in some way to make the world a better place. “I just believe that we should care about where we live, go to school, socialize, and I believe we should care about the people around us and set a good example by being kind. My intent is to simply make a difference and hopefully encourage others to do to the same one opportunity at a time,” Kimble said. sallen38@kent.edu
Local cooperative KIC prepares for housing promotes Dr. Seuss-themed social activity sibling weekend in community Charleah Trombitas Activities Reporter
Miranda Zoloty Student Life Reporter Kent State students typically look for housing that offers extremely cheap rent and a sense of community. However, finding places that fit both of those needs can often be difficult. Kent Cooperative Housing (KCH), offers both of those amenities to its residents. KCH is a nonprofit organization that operates to promote social activities and cooperative fellowship by providing affordable housing and opportunities for community involvement. KCH owns four properties in the Kent community that they lease out. Two of these properties, which sit next to each other on Crane Avenue, house two members each. The others, on Franklin Avenue, and Dodge Street, house four members. According to Courtney Plumley, KCH coordinator and an senior exercise major, anyone can sign a lease to live in one of the properties, and they encourage Kent State students to do so. “All members have the opportunity to meet once a month to brainstorm future projects up and put them into action,” Plumley said. “For example, one of our co-op houses wanted solar panels installed to supply their home with energy. This house now saves money on electric bills." Plumley said members usually live the the house anywhere from a year to however long they’d like. “Our longest member has been here for 10 years," she said. Tyler Baldrige, a Kent State alumni, has been a member of KCH since November 2014. “I heard about (KHC) through my friend, (whom) I originally met when we were both attending (Kent State),” Baldridge said. “I would highly recommend KCH to others.” Between the four properties there are currently 10 residents and one open room. Plumley says that there are many benefits to KCH. Baldridge agreed. “My favorite advantages of (KHC) are having a say in what happens to my house, having affordable rent and being a part of a group that does much more than just live together,” Baldridge said. “Rent is only $225 a month,” Plumley said. “Members can get up to $49 worth of work hours off of their rent.” Work hours include activities like mowing the lawn, painting the house and changing batteries in the smoke alarms. “The co-op gives members the opportunity to take pride in their home and be a part of a proactive organization in a small town,” Plumley said. “We are looking to serve a bigger population and expand soon, too.” mzoloty@kent.edu
Kent State’s Kent Interhall Council (KIC), will host Sibs and Kids Weekend this Friday to Sunday. Sibs and Kids Weekend is a weekend designed with events for Kent State students, faculty and staff to spend time with their families. The event-filled weekend, designed for families, has been going on since the ‘90s. The theme of the weekend this year is Dr. Seuss. Around 600 students and staff have registered for the weekend so far, but there are also opportunities to register during the weekend. Friday night programming includes watching a movie in the pool at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Saturday morning begins in “Whoville” with henna, airbrush tattoos and face painting. The day will continue with events such as ice skat-
Alyssa Keown / The Kent Stater Marilyn and Lucy Werner work on crafts together during “Lil Sibs Weekend” in The Nest on April 10, 2015.
ing, flowerpot painting, a tour of downtown Kent on Lolly the Trolley and many more. Hannah Jager, KIC vice president of programming and development and a sophomore communication studies major, began planning the upcoming weekend last semester. “We began planning in November,” Jager said. “Friday night and Saturday are going to be super busy and filled with programs.” Jager said that after putting much effort
into organizing the various events, she hopes it will be fun for everyone involved. “I’m looking forward to seeing the past few months of work come together and seeing all the kids excited,” Jager said. “People tell me that their siblings are excited about coming and faculty members kids are really excited; it will be nice to see everything come together.” ctrombit@kent.edu
Kasich: Ohio 'stronger every day,' cooperation key to future Julie Carr Smyth and Ann Sanner Associated Press Republican Gov. John Kasich sounded a unifying message during his annual State of the State Address Wednesday, saying his state "is getting stronger every day" and is setting an example for the nation by solving tough problems with ingenuity and cooperation. Kasich might be off the presidential campaign trial temporarily, but some of the scenes at the speech weren't far removed. Kasich walked onto the stage at the historic Peoples Bank Theatre carrying a legislator's baby. He then posed for a selfie with Republican legislative leaders before beginning his address. K a s i c h returned to the familiar theme of his efforts to pull Ohio from economic hard times when he took office in 2011, and he said the state is leading the way with its innovations in education, Medicaid expansion, job creation and training and police-community relations. He said the state's accomplishments aren't just his. "Make no mistake, it's not just me behind the steering wheel," he told a crowd of about 1,000. "We're all in this together, and we are all responsible for keeping Ohio moving forward toward our goal." He said everyone has unique gifts and should be encouraged to find his or her greater purpose "to literally live a life better than ourselves and to make a commitment to lift the world." Kasich has trailed New York businessman Donald Trump and Texas U.S.
Sen. Ted Cruz in his bid for the GOP presidential nomination. Democrats expressed skepticism over Kasich's moderate tone in the speech. "John Kasich can keep pretending he's different from Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, but the fact is that his governorship has been a failure and his policies have always been just as extreme as the rest of his party," said TJ Helmstetter, spokesperson for the Democratic National Committee. Kasich announced plans during the speech to propose by early next year a comprehensive set of changes to the state's tax code, which will include accelerating the state's income tax cut by the end of calendar year 2016. The twoy e a r, $ 7 1 . 2 billion state operating budget that took effect July 1 didn't include a proposed tax JOHN KASICH increase on OHIO GOVERNOR Ohio oil-andgas drillers that had been one of his priorities. Legislative leaders created a study panel that dropped the idea. Kasich said his new plan will include more tax relief and changes that better align Ohio's tax code with the modern economy. He also laid out a series of steps for dealing with the opiate abuse epidemic that's plaguing the state. He called for Ohio to join other states in registering pharmacy technicians. He said registration would include ongoing training and education requirements aimed at identifying and helping prevent the problem. He said a registration program also would allow Ohio to track bad actors. The governor also has called for
We’re all in this together, and we are all responsible for keeping Ohio moving forward toward our goal.
restricting painkiller prescriptions. He says each prescription should have to be filled by a pharmacy within 90 days and any prescription that hasn't been taken to the pharmacy within 30 days should be invalidated. His plan also calls for intensifying scrutiny on new drug treatment clinics. Further, Kasich said he wants to extend more help to the children of active duty military families. He sa i d a ne w Mi l i t a ry F a mily Opportunity Scholarship will help these families make the educational choices that are best for their children. He said young people from active duty military families need extra support and encouragement because they move more often than other families, which can be difficult. Kasich said the state will review ways to expand the new scholarships to children of veterans and to children of members of the Ohio National Guard and the Reserves. About a dozen people protested hydraulic fracturing, a drilling procedure also known as fracking, and other issues outside the theatre before the address. Fracking involves blasting water and chemicals into shale formations to fracture the rock and release oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids trapped inside. The process involves thousands of gallons of water that becomes contaminated and must be trucked offsite and deposited at special deep-injection facilities. Phyllis Reinhart was among the demonstrators. She stood gripping a sign that read, "Fresh Water Not Frack Water." She said she lives about 1,800 feet from an injection well in Athens County and the noise and vibrations from the state are disruptive. She wants the Kasich administration to impose more regulations on the sites. "We want him to see us," Reinhart said. "We want him to hear us. We want to matter."
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Founder of restaurant group to present at KSU Schwebel Lecture Series
Alexandra Seibt Education, Health, and Humans Services Reporter Rick Doody, founder, chairman and director of the Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, will present this year ’s Schwebel Lecture Series from 4-5 p.m. next Thursday. According to the Schwebel Lecture Series website, “In 1992, Rick, his brother Chris Doody, and their executive chef Phil Yandolino opened their first restaurant – Bravo Cucina
Italiana – in Columbus. The BBRG has grown to include more than 115 Bravo and Brio Tuscan Grille restaurants throughout the United States, with over 11,000 employees and over 17 million guests per year.” The Schwebel Lecture Series is an annual event hosted by the Kent State Hospitality Management program. “Most of the people we’ve had over the years ... have been entrepreneurs, they have been self-made and they have gone through a lot of challenges that
they have had to overcome to become this successful person that they are today,” said Swathi Ravichandran, associate professor in the School of Foundation, Leadership and Administration. “I think those are inspirational stories that students need to hear to know that they could be that person down the road.” The event will be held in room 214 of Ritchie Hall and is free and open to the public. aseibt@kent.edu
Famous designer redefines ‘nude fashion’ Ile-Ife Okantah Fashion Reporter Fashion designer Christian Louboutin released two new shades to his “Nude Collection” last Thursday to ensure that “every woman meets her match.” Kent State students have since expressed their views on the new products. “I think the campaign is so awesome because I think that all colors of skin should have representation ... when someone says, ‘Oh I want a nude lip or a nude leotard,’ or whatever, they should probably have the right color nude,” said Devan Hayes, a senior dance major. “I know that when I get naked, I’m not this weird, ashy, oatmeal color. I can finally be a part of the fashion culture because as of right now, nude is in.” Like many African American people, Hayes has experienced trouble finding nude makeup and apparel that matches her skin tone. As a prominent fashion designer, Louboutin is making waves in the fashion industry by including multiple tones of nude. “I feel like this is a good idea and I like that they’re trying to be more diverse. But at the same time, we still don’t have the right color makeup or undergarments, so we also need to work on that,” said sophomore fashion merchandising major Daijah-Monai Williams. “Brands like Victoria’s Secret and Calvin Klein should be inspired
(by) the Louboutin’s. I’m happy though. We have to start somewhere.” Louboutin is making strides in terms of inclusivity in fashion. As runways and ad campaigns are becoming more diverse, the apparel industry is progressing. Christina McVay, a Kent State senior lecturer in the English department and coordinator of communication skills and arts in the Department of Pan-African Studies, believes that this is a good move, both culturally and financially. “I think it is, with many products, a wise thing to do. It is obviously inclusive. I suppose I applaud them for doing it, but I know they’re also doing it in order to make more money,” McVay said. “I’m rather appalled at the way young Americans really are driven to get that big name fashion product. The fashion industry is just really enjoying all of this.” Overall, whether it is for financial gain or for inclusivity, Louboutin is setting a precedent in the fashion industry as a reminder that every fashionista comes in different shades. “We need to remember that every shade of skin is beautiful and I think that the fashion industry should reflect that,” said Ndea LeeOrsley, a junior organizational communications major. “Nude shouldn’t be a reflection of just one skin tone because many different shades of people enjoy fashion too.” iokantah@kent.edu
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Board of County Comissioners member Kathleen Chandler speaks on human trafficking during the School of Communication Studies’ Global Issues Forum on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. The ongoing forum brings in panelists to discuss relevant global issues.
Panel discusses awareness of human trafficking Latisha Ellison College of Communication and Information Reporter The School of Communication Studies and The Center for International and Intercultural Education hosted its Spring Global Issues Forum “Human Trafficking: A Global and Local Epidemic” Wednesday night in the Moulton Hall Ballroom, with about 30 students and faculty in attendance. “I’ve learned that the US Congress passed the Trafficking Victims’ Protection Act in the year 2000, and that the United Nations had identified human trafficking as the fastest growing criminal activity in the world, and today it is a multibillion dollar business,” said Kathleen Chandler, a member of the Board of County Commissioners. Chandler was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2005, where she made legislation to make human trafficking a crime. Chandler was one of three panelists who discussed human trafficking on local and global scale. Eric Heisig, a federal courts reporter, and Jason Motlagh, a freelance journalist from the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting, sat alongside Chandler. Heisig talked about his experience covering a human trafficking ring that brought young Guatemalans to the United States and forced them to work on egg farms in Central Ohio. Motlagh talked about his experience in Thailand and
the forced labor in the seafood industry there. “In Toledo, a lot of the girls who had been trafficked, thought they had a boyfriend, someone that would treat them well, take care of them, buy them things,” Chandler said. “This would go on for a few weeks, where they would groom them, and then they would take them out of town and they would be raped or gang raped and beaten.” Chandler went on to say that the traffickers would prey on runaways, vulnerable girls, which they could take advantage of and threaten them if they were to leave. Heisig echoed these sentiments and added that a lot of victims are scared to come forward because they fear law enforcement. “It’s (escaping) a fear of their captors or their pimps or their boss, and it’s a fear of law enforcement,” Heisig said. “In the case of the Guatemalans, they were brought over illegally, and there is a fear of deportation.” On the opposite side of the spectrum, Motlagh talked about forced labor in Thailand, Burma and Bangladesh. One-third of the seafood brought into the United States comes from Thailand, and Motlagh said a lot of the people working on those fishing boats are trafficked. He told the story of a 14 year-old girl who had scratches all over her arms from peeling the shrimp and working in the industry. When asked if the people who are trading with such com-
panies know of what’s going. Motlagh said they are aware and it’s a “willful ignorance.” “We can’t be ignorant anymore, we have to be aware,” Motlagh said. Aleah Coppin, a sophomore communications studies major, said she was completely unaware of human trafficking happening right here in Ohio. “It’s a lot bigger than you think in the U.S., and to talk about it here in Cleveland is strange, and it’s scary,” Coppin said. Sophomore communications studies major Brooke Davis asked the panelists how college students can get involved to help end human trafficking. “I think the most important thing is to be educated about it, talk to your friends about it, and do whatever we can to spread the word that this is going on,” Chandler responded. Motlagh agreed and added that we, as consumers, need to understand where products come from. “I hope our extreme examples from overseas helped provoke people to think a little more carefully about the decisions they’re making on a daily basis,” Motlagh said. “There’s an underbelly to a lot of these products we rely on every day, and it’s important that people remember that if they’re not paying very much for these products, that someone at the far end is.”
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