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DAILY KENT STATERThursday, April 11, 2013
SPECIAL ISSUE
You voted...we heard you!Check out the best Kent has to o! er — chosen by you!INSIDEBest restaurant......Page 6Best happy hour.....Page 9Best co! ee shop...Page 12
and more!
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Table of contents! e best... PageRestaurant New restaurant (since March 2012)BarBurgerHappy hourDrink selectionPlace to cure a hangoverDrunk foodCo! ee shopDessertBreakfastSandwich shopPizzaEthnic foodVegetarian-friendly menuPlace for a " rst dateRestaurant to bring your parentsPlace to have fun under 21KSU sports teamPlace to watch the gamePlace to studyLocal bandTattoo and piercing parlorResidence hallApartment complex
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DAILY KENT STATER
240 FRANKLIN HALLKENT STATE UNIVERSITY
KENT, OHIO 44242
NEWSROOM330!672!2584
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We asked you, the stu-dents and residents of Kent State and the
city of Kent, to pick your favorite places in Kent, and the results are in. You voted in 25 categories, from “Best tattoo parlor” to “Best place to take your parents” and every-thing in between. Some places won in a landslide, while others fought a close race with runners-up. Ray’s Place came out on top, winning in six different categories, while newcomer Laziza took home two prizes. Several other winning locations were runners-up in other categories.
The city of Kent has been under renovation for the last few years, and we’re finally starting to see the results of all those construction sites and road closures. We real-ized after tallying the votes that a poll like this might not have been possible a few years ago. Kent is now a city with more places to go, more things to do and more mem-ories for students and residents to make. The winners were an equal mix of long-time favorites and up-and-comers, reflecting the new vibe of the city itself.
We’re hoping this guide encour-ages everyone to get out and enjoy all this city has to offer. Wake up and have an omelet at Wild Goats, try Mediterranean food for the first time at Laziza and get a new tattoo at Defiance. Whatever you do, try something new. Some of you will be here for only four years, but that’s plenty of time to check out what Kent has to offer.
—DKS staffBRIAN SMITH | DAILY KENT STATER
Those who submitted ballots will be entered into a drawing to win several different prizes. Winners will be selected this weekend and notified via email next week.
Daily Kent StaterPage 6 | Thursday, April 11, 2013
A painting of Ray Salitore and his wife hangs on the wall
opposite the bar in Ray’s Place.“We say that’s his first day,
walking in the door with a bowl of chili,” the current owner, Char-
lie Thomas muses. Salitore founded the restaurant
on Franklin Street in 1937, making it one of the oldest bars in Kent. Charlie took over the business in December 1978. The old man with the bubbling smile, khaki shorts and faded blue Ray’s T-shirt can be
found buzzing around the restau-rant and chatting with customers on a daily basis.
The downstairs portion of the bar is fondly referred to as “Old Ray’s,” while the second floor was redone between 1990 and 1992 and is more modern.
Ray’s menu features 20 different appetizers, ranging from Spicy Sau-téed Shrimp to Deep Fried Mush-rooms to Ray’s Hot Nachos. The Sandwich Board holds a plethora of options. Whether patrons are in
the mood for a Philly Cheesesteak, a Gyro or a Grilled Eggplant Sand-wich, Ray’s has them covered with lunches between $4 to $8.
Pastas and lasagnas are popular for dinner, and you can finish off your meal with a slice of Frozen Bailey’s Irish Cream Pie for dessert. The chef also comes up with differ-ent dinner specials every weekend.
“Best restaurant? We think so,” Thomas said with a hearty laugh.
“Honestly, if the food wasn’t good, people wouldn’t keep com-
ing back the way they do,” Thomas said. “Even with all these new busi-nesses, we’re still just doing very, very well. I’ve never seen this much competition at one time.”
For those looking for late lunch or dinner deals, Ray’s has Smok’n Mondays with specials on BBQ pulled pork and pastrami sandwich-es, half-off appetizers on Tuesdays and wing specials on Wednesdays.
—Kelsey Husnick,
news correspondent
Best restaurant:Ray’s Place135 Franklin Ave.(330) 673-2233
Laziza 195 E. Erie St.
Mike’s Place 1700 S. Water St.
CHELSAE KETCHUM | DAILY KENT STATER
Daily Kent Stater Thursday, April 11, 2013 | Page 7
Best new restaurant:Bar 145100 E. Erie St.(330) 968-6201
Bar 145 is where culture
meets class in the eyes of Jake
Guthrie, director of opera-
tions. Spreading its roots in
Kent just three months ago,
Bar 145 constructs its iden-
tity around the tagline, “Red
Chucks, White China.” High-
rise tables, galvanized metal
décor and Converse-clad serv-
ers add a contemporary feel to
the bar, while gourmet meals
on white china hold up the
“class” end of things.
“We step it up a notch and
coin ourselves as a hybrid, 21st
century gastropub by offering
everything most gastropubs
offer in regard to food, drink
and service while creating a
nightlife like no other with the
best live entertainment in the
Midwest,” Guthrie said.
Guthrie said the bar fre-
quently invites local and tour-
ing bands to help “create an
environment that is comfort-
able for all ages and for any
occasion.” Yet, any restaurant
that holds itself to a gourmet
standard had better have a
stellar menu to back it up.
“ We u s e a l l - n a t u r a l ,
humane-certified, hormone-
free beef and offer artisan
cheeses, fresh toppings and
sauces — all made from
scratch,” Guthrie said.
The burgers of Bar 145,
such as the crowd favorite
Simpleton Burger or the Apple
Pie Burger — “beef served
open-face on a buttered Bri-
oche bun topped with spiced
apples and cream cheese.”
Complimenting these classic
dinners with the bar’s special-
ty spirits — with more than 30
kinds of bourbon and the Bar
145 exclusive Angry Bird cock-
tail — may have earned the
bar its place in Urbanspoon’s
Top 200 list.
“There is such great tradi-
tion ingrained in the down-
town area as it is, and we are
proud to be affiliated with this
tradition,” Guthrie said.
—Hannah Kelling,
features correspondentJACOB BYK | DAILY KENT STATER
Panini’s Bar and Grill
295 S. Water Street
Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar
100 E. Erie St.
Daily Kent StaterPage 8 | Thursday, April 11, 2013
Best bar:
Best burger:
Ray’s Place135 Franklin Ave.(330) 673-2233
Ray’s Place135 Franklin Ave.(330) 673-2233
Water Street Tavern
132 S. Water St.
Five Guys623 E. Main St.
Zephyr Pub & Spirits 106 W. Main St.
Bar 145100 E. Erie St.
The atmosphere at Ray’s Place transforms around 11 p.m., when it
changes from a casual family restaurant to a buzzing bar full of Kent
State students.
Ray’s is most known for its birthday shot wheel. People wait at
the bar until the clock strikes midnight, then the bartender spins the
wooden, hand-painted wheel that decides your fate. You get which-
ever shot the wheel lands on for free!
Bar owner Charlie Thomas said they got the idea for the shot
wheel from a guy who saw it in another part of the country.
“I think about every other bar in town would want one too, but
they won’t do it because they don’t want people to say that they cop-
ied from us,” he said, chuckling.
Happy Hour at Ray’s is from 4 to 9 p.m. where you can find $2.50
select drafts on Mondays, $1 off all pints and drafts on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, $1.95 pints and $2.50 select drafts on Wednesdays and
Fridays, and Bloody Marys for $3.75 on Sundays.
“We have great bartenders. Fast, friendly, efficient service is what
I’ve always preached,” Thomas said. “The prices are good, the drinks
are good, and we treat you right.”
—Kelsey Husnick, news correspondent
Kent State students believe it, and so
does Food Network’s Michael Symon:
Ray’s Place has the best burgers.
Symon featured Ray’s on the show,
“The Best Thing I Ever Ate” in July 2011
for its Mo-Fo burger: a double cheeseburg-
er with bacon, mushrooms and the works.
Some other favorites are the Bleu Cow,
a burger with bleu cheese melted on top,
and the Gourmet Burger, which was
designed by the chef, Bob Paone, about
four years ago.
All of Ray’s burgers are made with
fresh, never frozen meat delivered locally
from Duma’s Meats in Mogadore and
come on a split-top bun.
“We don’t get fancy with it,” said Ray’s
owner Charlie Thomas.
“All these guys are trying to make
a burger a thousand different ways and
throw Canadian bacon and egg and what-
ever else on it, which is fine, we could do
that too, but we just make a good burger,”
Thomas said.
—Kelsey Husnick, news correspondent
JENNA WATSON | DAILY KENT STATER
CHELSAE KETCHUM | DAILY KENT STATER
JENNA WATSON | DAILY KENT STATER
Daily Kent Stater Thursday, April 11, 2013 | Page 9
Best happy hour:
Best drink selection:
Water Street Tavern132 S. Water St.(330) 677-0700
Ray’s Place135 Franklin Ave.(330) 673-2233
Water Street Tavern 132 S. Water St.Bar 145
100 E. Erie St.
It’s virtually impossible to walk into Water Street Tav-ern and not run into someone you know. Water Street has been a local staple for more than a decade, after open-ing its doors in January 2001. The bar recently expanded its beer selection from 12 beers on draft to 24. It also features a rooftop patio, private party room, live music three times per week, food from Cajun Dave’s and 20 HDTVs.
They are known for their signature drink, the “Mon-golian Mother Fucker,” served in a fishbowl.
Every Tuesday, the bar has Ladies Night with $1 drink specials, and Friday nights feature $2 drinks until 9 p.m. Music is always playing in the bar — everything from today’s chart-toppers to ‘90s throwbacks like “All Star.” The bar loves to interact with its customers and takes pictures on Thursday nights to post to its Facebook page.
Owner Mike Beder said the bar offers a safe atmo-sphere for people as well as reasonable pricing and great promotions.
—Angela Pino, features reporter
Zephyr Pub & Spirits 106 W. Main St.
Ray’s Place
135 Franklin Ave.
ADRIANNE BASTAS | DAILY KENT STATER
The huge walnut bar instantly grabs the attention of those who walk into Ray’s Place. Spanning the entire length of the left side of the building, the bar contains any type of beer imaginable, complete with 64 brews on-tap and a selection of 160 bottles.
“We run the gamut,” said Charlie Thomas, Ray’s owner since 1978. “We’ve got Belgium styles, we’ve got porters, stouts, lagers, ales and IPAs.”
He’s excited about the IPAs, or Indian Pale Ales, that are popular right now.
In a typical week, Thomas can get five to eight new beers to put on tap, and the selection is always changing so there is always something new to try.
Of course the bar doesn’t contain only beer. The most popular drink special at Ray’s is the Long Island Iced Tea, which you can get for only $3.50.
—Kelsey Husnick, news correspondent
Daily Kent StaterPage 10 | Thursday, April 11, 2013
Best place to cure a hangover:
Best drunk food:
Mike’s Place was estab-
lished Sept. 5, 1987 and
originally opened as family
-style dining restaurant.
“ S i n c e t h e n i t h a s
kind of changed,” said
Tobin Rogers, manager
of Mike’s Place. “We have
a boat that looks l ike
the ‘Jaws’ boat, [so] I’m
not really sure what the
theme is now.”
Mike’s Place has items
such as country memora-
bilia, an Elvis booth and
more unique decorations all
throughout the restaurant.
“We collect some stuff,
and people drop some
stuff off,” Rogers said.
“We get stuff from all over
the place.”
Rogers said the biggest
seller is the Reuben sand-
wich, which is made up of
corned beef stacked high
with sauerkraut, Swiss and
Thousand Island sauce.
—Haley Philippi, general
assignment reporter
Mike’s Place1700 S. Water St.(330) 673-6501
TIE:Guy’s Pizza
146 S. Water St.Taco Bell
805 E. Main St.
Established in 1979, EuroGyro has
become one of the most popular land-
marks in Kent. Known for its delicious and
affordable gyros, wings and pizza, Euro-
Gyro is the No. 1 place Kent State students
go to satisfy their taste buds after a night
of drinking.
If the food isn’t enough, EuroGyro has a
fun atmosphere with live music and open
mic nights, as well as friendly employees
who are always happy to serve Kent State
students. Owner Mary Istocki said Kent
State alumni who graduated as many as 30
years ago still come in to EuroGyro for deli-
cious food after last call.
—Billy Mulhall, features correspondent
EuroGyro107 S. Depeyster St.(330) 678-4976
Wild Goats Café
319 W. Main St.
Tree City Coffee & Pastry
135 E. Erie St.
CHELSAE KETCHUM | DAILY KENT STATER
SHANE FLANIGAN | DAILY KENT STATER
TIE:Rosie’s
Tri-Towers Rotunda Sheetz
1762 E. Main St.
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JACOB BYK | DAILY KENT STATER
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Best dessert:Yogurt Vi295 S. Water St. #120(330) 677-1162
Best co! ee shop: Tree City Coffee and Pastry135 E. Erie St.(330) 673-5522
Featuring marble countertops and a draping chandelier, Yogurt Vi is a spacious yogurt shop with 16 flavor dispens-ers lining the wall holding everything from classic vanilla to cotton candy.
After filling up a waffle cone or paper cup, patrons have the choice to sprinkle on a variety of toppings, such as fresh-cut fruit and chocolate candies. They can get a healthy des-sert or fulfill their chocolate cravings, said Amanda Bodnar, Yogurt Vi employee.
“It’s good for people on a budget,” she said. “You can get a little, or you can get a lot. You decide how much you spend.”
The shop has floor-to-ceiling windows and flat-screen TVs playing music videos. Yogurt Vi is a good place for fam-ilies, college students and couples, according to employee Mackenzie Deemer.
“I think it’s a great date spot,” Deemer said. “Oh, yeah,” Bodnar nodded in agreement. “It’s not awk-
ward or too quiet.” Yogurt Vi is also a good place for fundraisers. The frozen
yogurt shop participates in fundraisers for different fraterni-ties and sororities. It also supports causes like Nellie’s Cat-walk For Kids, which helps families dealing with pediatric cancer.
Once summer hits and the weather warms up, Yogurt Vi plans to install outdoor seating.
— Brandon Koziol, features correspondent
When thinking of coffee shops, rarely do people auto-matically think of rolling up to a drive-through. But that is exactly what Tree City Coffee and Pastry has to offer.
With its homey interior decorated with a fireplace and picture frames filling the walls, it’s hard for a coffee enthu-siast not to enjoy the experience of Tree City.
Homemade jams to accompany warm biscuits and bagels or unique coffee creations like the Oregon Chai Tea Latte can entice anyone. The variety of the affordable menu is unbeatable for a sit-down coffee shop, with anything from a uniquely constructed peanut butter sandwich to a classic sausage, egg and cheese.
The free Wi-Fi — that actually works faster than the dreaded FlashLine — makes it easy to find oneself immersed in the pleasant smells at the wooden tables to do work or just sit and relax.
—Jacob Byk, photographer
JACOB BYK | DAILY KENT STATER
Bent Tree Coffee Roasters 313 N. Water St.
Tree City Coffee
and Pastry135 E. Erie St.
Starbucks 436 E. Main St.
Insomnia Cookies295 S. Water St.
Daily Kent Stater Thursday, April 11, 2013 | Page 13
Best breakfast:
Descr ibed by General Manager Gary Allard as a “funky, fresh, fine diner,” Wild Goats Café is Kent’s first choice when it comes to the most important meal of the day.
Its menu has all of the breakfast essen-tials, served all day and made with fresh ingredients. Every-thing is less than $10.
Known for its homemade corned beef, smoked gouda chicken wrap and homemade soups, this establishment has been giving customers a wonderful dining experience for nearly six years at its current location. The relaxed, colorful atmosphere makes customers feel com-fortable and keeps them coming back time and time again.
—Billy Mulhall, features correspondent
TIETree City Coffee & Pastry
135 E. Erie St.Anthony’s Café & Cakes
128 N. Water St.
Wild Goats Café 319 W. Main St.(330) 677-2326
Mike’s Place1700 S. Water St.
PHOTOS BY ADRIENNE BASTAS | DAILY KENT STATER
Wild Goats Cafe’s Smokey Apple sandwich served with a side of sweet potato fries.
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Best sandwich shop:
From Guyzones to Guyninis, Guy’s Piz-za gives students plenty of options when it comes to cost-efficient fast food. Students filter in and out of the restaurant that’s decorated in Kent State items comfortably and casually to grab a quick bite.
Primarily stationed in Ohio, the fran-chise caters to the community in which it serves.
“I think we’re reasonable and we make a good product,” manager Bran-don Smith said.
Smith has worked at the restaurant for about a year and said some of the most popular items on the menu for students are the “Guyzones,” or calzones that are custom-made to your preference, and the traditional pepperoni and cheese pizza.
—Christina Suttles,
features correspondent
Hungry Howie’s Pizza
1444 E. Main St.EuroGyro
107 S. Depeyster St.
Franklin Square Deli was established in Kent in 1983. It reached its 30th anniversa-ry this week. According to its website, the menu focused on fresh, cut-to-order sand-wiches from the beginning.
“We are serving our third generation of families; babies when we opened are now bringing their children to enjoy our foods,” owner Carl Picelle said.
Picelle said the key to Franklin Square Deli’s success has been a fresh-made sandwich, always made before customer’s eyes. He also said its homemade soups are legendary.
“We have created our own niche around a nice mix of locals, college and high school stu-dents, KSU faculty and staffers and also great support from local industry,” Picelle said.
Franklin Square Deli is casual dining. Picelle is a racecar driver and the theme cen-ters around motorsports and sports car racing.
“If we get a customer in for the first time, we are usually assured that we have a cus-tomer for life,” he said.
—Haley Philippi, news correspondentDave’s
Cosmic Subs215 S. Water St.
Franklin Square Deli108 S. Water St.(330) 673-2942
BRAIN SMITH | DAILY KENT STATER
Jimmy John’s165 E. Main St.
Best pizza: Guy’s Pizza 146 S. Water St.(330) 678-5368
BRIAN SMITH | DAILY KENT STATER
Daily Kent Stater Thursday, April 11, 2013 | Page 15
Best ethnic food and best vegetarian-friendly menu:
Since opening its doors in January
2012, Laziza quickly dominated the scene
for ethnic food in Kent. The Mediterra-
nean cuisine attracts not only students,
but also families and professionals. The
restaurant has received so much success
that it is now open for lunch.
A husband and wife team owns Laziza,
and the recipes used reflect family recipes
the pair grew up with. The husband is
from Palestine and the wife is from Leba-
non. Some of the most popular dishes
served up are hummus, kabobs, falafel
and tabouli, said Norman Shaffer, kitchen
manager. He said there has been a good
response to everything on the menu.
Upon walking in, you are greeted by
the bar and then taken into the two-floor,
upscale establishment. Even though the
restaurant is fancy by Kent standards,
the prices are reasonable and the wine
list is impressive.
Main Street Continental Grill911 E. Main Street
Lauroush425 Franklin Avenue
PHOTOS BY ADRIANNE BASTAS | DAILY KENT STATERThe Mediterranean Sampler is one of Laziza’s vegetarian dishes. It includes a spinach pie, a meat pie and a cheese pie, as well as hummus, sambusek and kibbie. It is served with a side of Leban yogurt.
Along the award for best ethnic food, Laziza won for the best vegetarian
menu. A lot of Mediterranean food is vegetarian friendly, but Laziza went
above and beyond with selection and taste.
Norman Shaffer, kitchen manager, said the most popular vegetarian items
are the Veggie Sampler, featuring hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel, tabouli and
a vegetarian dawali, and the Kabsa Vegetarian, comprised of a tomato-based
stew with numerous vegetables and Mediterranean spices served over rice.
The restaurant also features a large salad selection, as well as other veg-
etarian-friendly options.
—Angela Pino, features reporter
Laziza195 E. Erie Street(330) 677-7000
Lauroush425 Franklin Avenue
Pita Pit154 E. Main Street
Daily Kent StaterPage 16 | Thursday, April 11, 2013
Best place for a ! rst date:
Best restaurant to bring your parents:Ray’s Place135 Franklin Ave.(330) 673-2233
Take some of the pressure off of the first-date jitters by coming to Ray’s Place. It’s the
perfect happy medium between a fancy dinner at Bistro on Main and grabbing
some grub at Five Guys.“We’re casual, we’re unpretentious
and we’re comfortable,” said Charlie Thomas, Ray’s Place owner.
Great food, drinks and low-key environment — what could be bet-ter? Not to mention, the menu is rea-
sonably priced so you won’t blow all of your cash on an expensive dinner.
You can cozy up for dinner in one of the wooden
booths, then join in the party for some drinks with friends.
— Kelsey Husnick,
news correspondent
If your parents happen to be alum-ni of Kent State, more than likely, they made some memories at Ray’s Place back in the day. What could be better than letting them re-live those pre-cious moments with lunch or dinner at a place they remember?
Even if they’re not alumni, Ray’s owner Charlie Thomas said, “Parents love it because it reminds them of a place that they’ve been somewhere before. Some city, some time, some memory.”
The atmosphere creates a sense of nostalgia, like coming home to your familiar hometown restaurant and bar.
Ray’s also hosts a diverse crowd during the day, making families feel at home.
“When we open the doors, it could be anyone who comes in. It could be a student, it could be a professor of that student, it could be a university presi-dent or it could be a ditch-digger,” Thomas said. “We have people in here from infants to 90 year olds.”
— Kelsey Husnick,
news correspondent
Bistro on Main 1313 W. Main St.
Pufferbelly LTD Restaurant
152 Franklin Ave.
Laziza 195 E. Erie St.
Mike’s Place1700 S. Water St.JENNA WATSON | DAILY KENT STATER
Customers enjoy lunch at Ray’s Place Wednesday, April 10, 2013.
JENNA WATSON | DAILY KENT STATERA couple sits at the bar during lunchtime at Ray’s Place on Wednesday, April 10, 2013.
Ray’s Place135 Franklin Ave.(330) 673-2233
Daily Kent Stater Thursday, April 11, 2013 | Page 17
Best place to have fun under 21:Brewhouse Pub was established in 2006, but JB’s Pub
was established in 1966. JB’s Pub started with Joe Walsh,
who later become a part of the famous band, the Eagles.
“JB’s is a famous concert venue. We feature all types
of music such as jazz, country and metal,” said Jimmy
Tribuzzo, JB’s and Brewhouse owner.
JB’s has hosted several famous artists including the Red
Hot Chili Peppers, Ted Nugent and Jimmy Page. Brewhouse
has affordable drinks, such as its signature beer McLovin’
Light, which is $1.99 per pitcher, and cherry bombs. Free
popcorn and $10 fish baskets are offered as well.
JB’s concert establishment has four 50-inch plasma
screen televisions, a dance floor, pool tables, basketball
hoops and two bars.
“We have a lot of fun things to do here,” Tribuzzo said.
Karaoke is featured every Tuesday and Thursday, and
every other Wednesday is comedy night.
—Kara Taylor, news correspondent
JB’s and Brewhouse Pub244 N. Water St.(330) 678-2774
Firefly
124 S. Water St. Kent Lanes1524 S. Water St. ADRIANNE BASTAS | DAILY KENT STATER
Daily Kent StaterPage 18 | Thursday, April 11, 2013
Best KSU sports team:
Best place to watch the game:
Football11-3, MAC East Champions
The season the Kent State foot-ball team put together in 2012 was nothing short of historic. With a team-record 11 wins, the Flashes appeared in their first Mid-American Conference cham-pionship game and made their first bowl game appearance in 40 years when they played in the GoDaddy.com Bowl on Jan. 6 in Mobile, Ala.
Led by the backfield tan-dem of Dri Archer and Trayion Durham, the Flashes exceeded the expectations of many and made one of the swiftest turnarounds in college foot-ball after a 5-7 season in 2011. Kent State also won against a ranked opponent, Rutgers, for the first time in program history and defeat-ed rival Akron for the third straight season. Unfortunately for the Flashes, their season ended with losses in the MAC Champion-ship and the bowl game. But the returning players are ready to make this upcoming season an encore performance.
“Every time you have a season like that, as a team, you always want to have a better season next year,” Archer said. “So we’re keeping our expectations higher.”
— Tim Dorst, men’s basketball reporter
SHANE FLANIGAN | DAILY KENT STATER Patrons at Bu! alo Wild Wings in downtown Kent watch the new location’s big screen televisions above the bar on Satur-day, April 6, 2013.
There are plenty of places to watch your favorite team in Kent, but voters tabbed Buffalo Wild Wings as the best — and the sports bar’s man-agement agreed.
With more than 50 TVs in the new loca-tion, manager Brandon Panek said students and families in Kent will never have to miss an important game.
“We’re absolutely the best place to come watch any sport,” Panek said. “There is
always some sporting event on, and you can bet we’ll have it.”
Buffalo Wild Wings features more than 30 beers on tap and boasts some of the most highly
publicized, unique chicken wing flavors in the area.Whether you like the more mild taste of the Sweet
BBQ wings, or you’re daring enough to try the ultra-hot Blazin’ wings, “B-Dubs” has you covered.
While the aptly-named restaurant became famous for its wings, Panek said the menu offers a variety for students and families who want to eat dinner while watching their favorite team.
The new location offers the people in Kent more space and a second floor. Panek said there is
even an area where guests can book private parties for specific games or events.
The management has put the new space to good use. The restau-rant now employs more than 100 people — the majority of which are Kent State and University of Akron students.
And most importantly to many people, the new location features a gigantic projection screen above the bar that measures 8 feet tall and 35 feet wide.
— Grant Engle, enterprise reporter
Buffalo Wild Wings176 E. Main St. (330) 678-9464
Panini’s Bar and Grill
295 S. Water St.
Baseball
Ray’s Place135 Franklin Ave.
Men’s BasketballBRIAN SMITH | DAILY KENT STATER
Members of the Kent State football team run across the " eld after winning the Homecoming game 41-42 against Western Michigan on Oct. 20, 2012.
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Best place to study:
Conveniently located on Manches-ter Field next to the Student Center, Kent State University Library gives students a quiet place to study and the resources to do so. Built in 1970, the 12-story building usually serves as a landing place for last-minute study sessions and group projects.
Brimming with students during the day and sheltering a few stragglers
playing catch-up before dawn, foot-traffic is usually abundant. Noise is most commonly kept at an acceptable level, with the exception of friends and acquain-tances chatting in line for their morning cup of coffee. Strang-ers bond over the slow-moving elevator, bickering openly at its persistent indecisiveness, but for most students, its walls quickly become very familiar.
—Christina Suttles, features correspondent
University Library 1125 Risman Drive(330) 672-3456
Tree City Coffee & Pastry
135 E. Erie St.Scribbles Coffee
Company237 N. Water St.
RACHAEL LE GOUBIN | DAILY KENT STATERAlex Simon, senior integrated language arts major, studies for a Spanish exam on the fourth ! oor of the Kent State University Library on Sunday, April 7, 2013.
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Best local band:
Best tattoo and piercing parlor:
“We are just some Midwest dudes who really like playing music.” Or are they? Those words from Erik Urycki, band member and singer-songwriter, do little to display the five or six years of history between the bandmates, two of which are Kent State alumni. Urycki, along with Sam Kristoff, Pat-rick Hawkins and Kevin Martinez, are known for their “emotive, organic” music. The group rallies sounds from the days of old through the use of the
classic cello, but creates a contemporary sound with ukulele and acoustic guitar.
With an Independent Music Award for its song, “I Come From a Town” and its new album, “The Moon is Down,” the band is certainly making waves. Urycki credits its success so far with the band’s ability to be more than a chip off the old musical block.
“I’d say we have an advantage because we are unfiltered and all original. For better or worse, we are
what we seem,” he said. While Urycki says the band is not
“big” just yet — “My school loans would be paid if we were big,” — they have travelled from Akron to West Virginia and many places in between. It seems there isn’t much of a bump in the road for this group of Midwestern dudes.
— Hannah Kelling, features cor-
respondent
TIE:Badfish
Roger Hoover and the Hurt
Smokin’ Tattooz
100 E. Main St.
TIE:Incestrial Worship
Twistoffs
Death Star Lounge 168 Cherry St.
With six years of service under its belt, Defiance Tattoos has quite literally left its mark on the population of Kent. Offering a plethora of inky designs, Ryan Fishley, tattoo artist and staff member, said Defi-ance artists try to be well-rounded. That means they’re willing to craft everything from traditional American tattoos to portraits.
“Because it’s a college town, we don’t get anything too crazy,” Fish-ley said, although they did once have a design request for a Sasquatch fighting a yeti.
Still, Defiance Tattoos is not the only tattoo shop on the block. What makes them stand out? Perhaps, as Fishley put it, their defiance is the key. With a high standard for professionalism in their art, Fishley said the Defi-ance staff “tries to make sure we’re not just like every other tattoo shop — we’re in defiance of people not being able to come in and feel comfortable.”
Fishley said they strive to offer a welcoming and creatively diverse atmosphere for their customers. Satisfied customers come back and share their experiences, keeping the ink flowing.
— Hannah Kelling, features correspondent
SHANE FLANIGAN | DAILY KENT STATER Tattoo artist Larry Spano, 32, of Kent, works on a piece for Amanda Burkhart, 21, of Streetsboro, inside De! ance Tattoos in downtown Kent Saturday, April 6, 2013. Spano has been working at the Kent shop for almost four years.
Defiance Tattoos163 E. Main St.(330) 677-2322
The Speedbumpshttp://www.thespeedbumps.com
Submitted photo
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Centennial Court is composed
of five buildings: Centennial A, B, C,
D, E and F. These residence halls are
luxury-style dorms with amenities
such as private bathrooms, loft-style
furniture and microfridges.
“I believe the majority of students
who reside in the Centennial Courts
do so for the in-suite bathroom ameni-
ty. Some students prefer sharing a rest-
room with their roommates instead of
the floor community,” said Marquita
Rodgers, residence hall director of
Centennial Court C and D.
Centennial Court B offers a living-
learning community for the college of
Education, Health and Human services.
“These communities afford resi-
dents the opportunity to interact not
only inside the classroom, but outside
as well,” Rodgers said.
—Kara Taylor, news correspondent
Best residence hall:
Best apartment complex:
Centennial Court225 Midway Dr.(330) 672-3610
Campus Pointe Apart-
ments were established in
August 2009. Bill Smith,
assistant general man-
ager, said they re-
branded last year and
made a lot of changes.
“We’re here because
we care about the stu-
dents,” Smith said.
Campus Pointe creates
on monthly programs for stu-
dents to attend. Smith also said
they have improved the entire
property with remodeled units.
“In our opinion, Campus
Pointe is the best of both worlds,”
Smith said.
Campus Pointe is planning
to convert the vacant lot in front
of the property into a three-acre
private park later this spring.
The park is exclusively for Cam-
pus Pointe residents and their
guests.
Jonathan Weiss, project man-
ager, said the park will include
several outdoor grills, eating and
studying areas, a patio and 2.75
acres of open grassy area.
—Haley Philippi,
news correspondent
RACHAEL LE GOUBIN | DAILY KENT STATER
RACHAEL LE GOUBIN | DAILY KENT STATER
Tri-Towers1525 Leebrick Dr.
Eastway575 Senhauser Dr.
Campus Pointe
1841 Ashton Lane
(866) 962-5371 The Province609 S. Lincoln St.
University Edge1150 Rhodes Rd.
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Pregnant? Need to talk? Call Pregnancy Center of Kent 330-839-9919
Having a party?
We’ll add the music.
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Good music at affordable prices.
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Having a party?
We’ll add the music.
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Kent State
Ray’s Place
Henna artist needed for sum-mer position. Sundays noon-5 at Empire. Hourly wage plus tips. Please send 3 photos of sample work to [email protected]
LOOKING FOR RESIDENT ASSISTANT, FREE ROOM & BOARD — CALL 330-235-2751 OR SEE ONLINE AD AT WWW.KENTWIRED.COM/CLASSI-FIEDS FOR PATHWAY TO INDE-PENDENCE www.path2ind.org
Mother’s helper needed, Con-tact Angela, 216-403-8472
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT. Sum-mit County Public Health Mos-quito Control Program. $10.56/hr M-F 8am-4pm. Mid-May through August. Primarily out-door work. Biology/health/sci-ence majors preferred. [email protected] / 330-926-5630 EOE
Lawn Fertilization Applicator/Mowing Company seeks FT/PT employee. Must have valid Ohio drivers license 4 points or less and reliable transportation, please call 330-688-3389
ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENTS: Looking for a fun way to build your portfolio? How about becoming an event photographer for the Dusty Ar-madillo? Must be at least 18 to apply. For more information email [email protected]
KGK Gardening & Design Corp in Hudson is seeking full or part time landscape laborers. Pay based on experience. Must have reliable transportation. Call 330-650-4337 to apply.
Men’s AoD Halfway House Ad-vocate. Shift workers needed eves, nites & wkends Portage County Location.Experience working w/AoD cli-ents, degree preferred. To see job description or to apply, go to www.fcsohio.org.
Transportation Company seek-ing Full Time Data Processor. Email resumes to [email protected] or
fax to 330-274-8535.
Need a DJ for your next party?Check out our prices.
Contact MobileDJ@ BlackSquirrelRadio.com
Good condition power chair. New batteries. $800 330-798-2509
ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE775 Loop RoadSaturday April 13, 9am-3pm
$2 bargain bags last hour
Looking for a job on campus this summer or fall? The Department of Recreational Services will of-fer open interviews on April 12 at 5 p.m. at the Student Recre-ation and Wellness Center. Mul-tiple areas are hiring, including Aquatics (lifeguards), Grounds (student groundskeeper), Guest Services (guest service assis-tants), the Ice Arena (mainte-nance custodial workers), the Allterton Sports Complex (con-cession workers), and PEAK Summer Camp (program leader and camp counselors).Interested candidates should dress to impress and come prepared with a cover letter, re-sume and Recreational Services job application. The job applica-tion as well as detailed job de-scriptions for each position are available on our website: www.kent.edu/recservices.Contact [email protected]
with questions.
HOUSES3, 4 and 5 bedrooms. Well main-tained, large bedrooms, garage, deck, bonfire area, starting at $900/month. Call 330-697-5170.
Spacious 4&5 bedrooms with 2-3 full baths. Great condition, great location, A/C, W/D, dish-washer, deck, garage. Inclues all utilities, cable, and internet. $365 per room.
330-808-4045
Affordable Efficiencies, 1&2 Bed-rooms available for SUMMER & FALL. Great Amenities and close to campus. Call 330-678-0746.Efficiencies, 1&2 Bedrooms available close to Campus/Downtown/on Bus Line.CALL TODAY 330-678-0123
Sunnybrook Road Duplex Avail-able. 4 bedrooms/2 bath Huge yard, elevated deck. Free trash, yard service and water. $325/person or $1,300/month. Justin 330-730-7584
KENT - Aug move in. Efficien-cies & Single rooms. Starting at $350 pr mth. Includes ALL utili-ties. 330-678-3047
KENT- Aug move in -3&4 bdrm townhome. $395 pr rm Includes GAS & trash - Large bedrooms 330-678-3047
KENT - Aug. move in. 2 bdrm apts. $300 pr rm. Includes All utilities 330-678-3047
Kent: 2 bedrooms in a 3 bed-room apartment half-house. Living room, kitchen, 2 bdrm, 1 bath. No pets. Private entrance and porch, 1 year lease. Avail-able in August. $230/month + utilities. 330-673-8505
Large 2 bedroom 1.5 bath apart-ment $585/month + deposit & electric. Heat, water and trash included. 330-968-4930
Campus Condo3 bedroom 1.5 bath
$350 per studentAugust - S. Lincoln
330-618-7764
***Summer Specials**** 3 month leases avail. HURRY IN limited units going quick also offering semester leases call 330-678-0746
Clean 4 bdrm - 2 ba, $300/person includes utilities, free parking One space close to downtown and another spot immediately next to campus. 330-388-9023
Immediate Fashion Designer WantedExciting fashion designer op-portunity for an established wholesale clothing company in Wooster, Ohio.Job Description:Enjoy traveling abroad to China and India while developing a trendy, nationally recognized brand. You will also be in close contact with overseas vendors.Ideal candidate will have a de-gree in fashion.Experience is preferred.Please send resume and salary requirements to [email protected]
Hudson’s Restaurant now hir-ing hostesses, servers, and line cooks. Apply within. 80 North Main Street, Hudson.
Young Explorers Streetsboro looking for part-time teachers from 3:00-6:00pm and summer camp help. 330-626-3835. Send resume to [email protected]
Part time office work. Experi-enced in Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Publisher helpful, self-starting, must be able to get along well with all types of people. Fax or email resume. 330-677-3288 or [email protected]
Full or Part-time landscaping help needed now. Morning hours, male or female. 330-208-8226
Pebblebrook Apartments in Kent is looking for a seasonal mainte-nance technician.
Responsibilities:-assisting in the repair and main-tenance of property grounds-providing preventative main-tenance and routine repairs to tenants-turning of vacant units-wide variety of physical manual labor-upkeep of all common areas and property groundsQualifications:-High School Diploma Required-Effective written and oral com-munication skills-Excellent Customer Service-Stable work history-Experience in residential main-tenance a plus
Email your resume to [email protected]
Summer JobLooking for dependable people. Casual office atmosphere. Min-utes from Campus. Call Joy af-ter 2pm 330-968-4563
Looking for May graduation tick-ets. Please call 330-389-4872.
All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it ille-gal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination be-cause of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limi-tation or discrimination.” State and local laws forbid discrimina-tion based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly ac-cept any advertising for real es-tate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportu-nity basis. If you feel you have been wrongfully denied housing or discriminated against, call the FHAA at 330-253-2450 for more information.
LUXURY 4-BEDROOM Includes free washer/dryer and
most utilities$1240/mo up to 5 people
330-714-0819Whitehall East Town Homes The Greatest Off-Campus Hous-ing Community 5-Bedrooms/3-Full Bathrooms Rent starts as low as $370 per month ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED Free Internet and Ca-ble Call today 330-990-4019 www.whitehall-townhomes.com
University Town HomesJust as nice/Half the price 5-bed-rooms/2.5 bathrooms Rents start as low as $360 per month ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED Free Internet and Cable Call today 330.990.4019 www.universitytownhome.com
Shrewsberry Rentals 4 and 6 bedrooms. 4 bedrooms $1,300. 6 bedrooms $1,950. Trash, sewer, and recycling paid. 330-221-2881
Leasing for fall 2013. Close to campus 2BR 1BA $685-$750 (one place, one price) includes heat, water, trash. Pets Wel-come. 330-673-5364
Extra Large Apts! 2 and 3 bed-room suites, appliances includ-ing dishwasher! Great location, great parking and close to cam-pus. 330-678-0823
1 to 5 Bedroom Houses $325/room plus utilities, good loca-tion to KSU on busline. Call for
Appt 330-734-8350
STUDENT APARTMENTS AND HOUSES AVAILABLE FOR FALL:2 Bedroom, 139 Hall, $700 per month + gas/electric/trash2 Bedroom, 202 S. Mantua, $650 per month + gas/electric/water2 Bedroom, 404 N. MAntua, $650 per month + gas/electric/water2 Bedroom, 501-545 Lake, $750 per month + gas/electric, large apt, bsmt w/washer & dryer2 Bedroom, 521B Water, $640 per month + gas/electric/water/trash2 Bedroom, 521C Water, $790 per month + gas/electric/water/trash2 Bedroom, 538B S. Depeyster, $690 per month + electirc5/6 Bedroom, 573 Vine, $2370 per month + gas/electric/water, washer/dryer hook-up6 Bedroom, 330 Columbus, $2370 per month + gas/electric/water8 Bedroom, 335 E. Summit, $3160 per month + gas/electric/water
JACK KOHL REALTYProperty Management & Rental Office200 East Summit Street, Kent, OH 44240Phone 330-677-4722Trudi Plumb, REALTOR/Leas-ing/Sales ConsultantAnne Moneypenny, REALTOR/office Manager/Property Man-agementwww.jkohlre.com
Jack Kohl RealtyProperty Management
Apartment Communities - Con-dos - Duplexes
Homes - Student RentalsResidential - Commercial -
Industrial200 East Summit Street
Kent, OH 44240330-677-4722 - www.jkohlre.com
1, 2, &3 Bedroom Houses & Du-plexes all close to downtown available August (330) 678-7901
Best value in Kent 2BR, 1.5BA. No pets, go to www.blacksquirrelren-tals.com or call 330-835-7737.
$390 per person includes heat, water, etc. www.oakhavenkent.com or 330-957-3083
For Rent Fall Semester 5 bed-room, 2.5 baths, washer, dryer, dishwasher included. 1 year leases available. Call Frank 330-646-5669
www.KentWired.com
For information about placing a Display ad please call our o!ces at 330-672-2586 or visit us at 205 Franklin Hall, Kent State University. Our o!ce hours are from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Classi"ed ads can be placed by fax at (330) 672-4880, over the phone at (330) 672-2586 or by e-mail at [email protected]. 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.
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1& 2 bedrooms starting at $500-$665, all utilities included except electric. Call for a tour &
more info 330-678-0972.
Near WKSU. spacious 3 bed-room, 3 bath condo, 2 car ga-rage, W/D, A/C. $1250 + electric (only) & water. No pets. Inquire at www.ksurent.com.
Duplexes available Fall semes-ter beginning June, July or Au-gust.1580 East Summit, near campus. 3 bedrooms, Washer/Dryer, dishwasher. $345/person plus utilities. 216-407-6703
3 Bedroom House, Kent—927 South Water $750 includes trash & water. Near campus, on bus route, Parking, big yard & porch. Chris 330-221-4411
1 or 2 bedroom, Kent. 927 S. Water. $500 includes trash & wa-ter. Near campus, On bus route. Parking, big yard, & porch. Chris 330-221-4411
3 Bedroom 1.5 bath 1 Block from campus- Lincolnwood Terrace on S.Lincoln. On- site parking/laundry, spacious. Central air. $350/room Call Jill 330-676-1736
Rent Now or for Fall. Oakhaven condos Lincoln St. and apart-ments at 228 E. College Ave. No pets, utilities included. 330-678-9952 after 5.
Leasing for fall: studios with full kitchens $425-$450 One BR, $525-550 2 bedrooms $700. Close to KSU. Celeron Suites 330-678-3785
Very nice rooms for fall, one block from campus. $385/month, includes all utilities, ca-ble, wireless internet. A landlord who cares.Chris Myers 330-678-6984. [email protected]
KSUtownhomes.comAFFORDABLE Condo Style LivingRent start $370/m utilities included4&5 Bedroom, 3-BA units availableLocated Near Student Rec CenterGet your group and schedule a showing today!CALL/TEXT 330.689.8888Leasing for Fall, a beautiful, newly redecorated, large 2-bed-room townhouse apt., 1.5 bath, laundry room, A/C, one block from KSU, $350/student, 330-687-6122.
Leasing for Fall a beautiful newly redecorated 2 bedroom duplex, laundry room, private large yard, 3 blocks from downtown/KSU. $325/student 330-687-6122
Leasing for June, single family HOUSE, 2 bedroom, office/den, basement with W/D hookup. $350/student. 330-687-6122.
Nice 5 or 6 bedroom house. Close to campus. $425/bedroom+utilities. 330-554-1491
Fall - 7 and 9 bdrm houses one block off campus on E. College 330-815-3523
LIVE ON THE LAKE6290 Lakeview Drive, Brady Lake. 5 minutes from KSU. 4 bedroom 2 bath on 3 acres. Large deck overlooking lake. Fully carpeted, parking, appli-ances. Walk-out basement. Call Tom 330-864-1223
$930/month. Spacious 3 bed-room, 2 bath duplex. Living Room and Family Room, Wash-er/Dryer, A/C, Available July/August (330)630-9285.
Kent- 2 bedroom apartment for fall, close to new downtown de-velopment, also close to cam-pus. Clean and quiet living. No pets. $345/person/month plus gas and electric. 1 year lease, deposit and last months rent.129 N. Depeyster St. 330-678-0054
206 University complete house, room rentals for 2013-2014. 5 bedrooms 2 baths all utili-ties and appliances included licensed for 5 or 6. Call or text Mark 216-513-1000
3 bedroom home for rent. Available July 1st. $800 + utili-ties. Front porch and rear deck. Country kitchen. Off-street park-ing. (330) 653-5826.
Kent State one person needed to share house one block from campus 2013-14 school year 330-673-0650
2 bedroom duplex, corner of College and Willow. $740/month + gas and electric, we pay water and trash. 330-414-3359
3 Bedroom Duplex. $900/month, utilities included. Joe (330) 310-1494
KENT PARK HOMES3 bedroom 2 bath floorplans$375 bedroom 1, $350 per bed-room 2&3. Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Pri-vate Deck, Close to campus, Free parking.www.kentparkhomes.com 330-673-1225.
3 bedroom house, dryer, washer, dishwasher, large yard-
fire ring, $900/month, trash paid, 330-310-6592
Whitehall East Town Homes The Greatest Off-Campus Hous-ing Community 5-Bedrooms/3-Full Bathrooms Rent starts as low as $370 per month ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED Free Internet and Cable Call today 330-990-4019 www.whitehall-townhomes.com
KSUtownhomes.comRent start $370/m utilities includedCALL/TEXT 330.689.8888
By Nancy Black
Today’s Birthday (04/11/13)A new ease in communications advances your projects faster. Grow your health and happiness. Review your financial plan, especially regard-ing insurance and investments, to discover a windfall. Adapt gracefully to changes. Find your way home to family and friends.
To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 9. Focus on making money. However, don’t deviate from your personal rules. What goes around really comes around. Celebrate your good fortune.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 9. Expect something out of the ordinary. Transformation is power right now. Use what you’ve learned, and don’t be afraid to try something new. Create a new possibility from nothing.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)Today is an 8. Set aside extra time for surprises and contemplation. Help a family member with a personal task. Financial awareness is a priority, as it provides power. It’s getting inspiring.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 9. Things get easier. Reassess your own position. Set up a meeting. Check public opinion as you enter a social phase. There could be a challenge or test. See yourself winning.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 9. Enforce the rules, even as there’s a change in plans. Establish them, if the game is new. Water figures in this scenario. Pieces come together. Consider career advance-ment. Learn voraciously.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 9. You’re entering an intense two-day expansion phase. It’s good for travel, too. Stay somewhat practical. Saving is better than spend-ing now. Turn down an invitation. Thoughtful introspection gets the job done.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 9. These days are good for financial planning. Tell friends you’ll see them later. Manage numbers now, and focus on your work. Set priorities. Identify ideas with greatest potential.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 9. Peacemaking comes naturally. The path ahead seems ob-vious. Entice others along by pointing it out to them. Offer concrete results rather than platitudes.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 9. Avoid distractions, and get to work. Take on a job you’ve been putting off, and complete it for freedom and accomplishment. Spend a little on yourself.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8. Love blossoms. Hold out for what you want; don’t waste your money on poor substitutions. You’re looking good, and you’re up against tough competition. Accept a challenge.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8. Household issues demand attention. Keep on top of the supply chain. There’s some fierce competition. You’ve got the mental acuity to solve the problem, if you can find what you need.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 9. Get into practical study. Embark on an adventure, and call if you’ll be late for dinner. Keep clear communication. Don’t bend the rules; gravity has no sympathy.
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