A former University of Akron basketball player is suing the school and head coach John Groce, claiming that the University "failed to remedy the discriminatory, hostile environment" on the team.
Mark Kostelac claims that he was the victim of discrimination because he's white and Catholic on a primarily African American basketball team. That, Kostelac says, led to a fight that led to him needing surgery.
The University has released a statement stating that UA "is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion for all students."
Read more from the Akron Beacon Journal here.
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-10-25-19 Featured
Written by Jeanne DestroHumans may be at the top of the food chain when it comes to other living and breathing creatures on earth; but when it comes to sheer smarts, we're being way out-classed by Artificial Intelligence. Find out why that's a good thing---at least according to David Weinberger, in his new book, "Everyday Chaos: Technology, Complexity, and How We're Thriving in a New World of Possibility."
Listen here, for my interview with the author.
Also, if you have any questions or comments; I'll do my best address them in future shows. Scroll down this page to find the comments section.
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Student Athletes of the Week: Gabriela Heideman and Trey Shaffer: Wadsworth HS
Written by Aaron ColemanThis week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Gabriela Heideman, a senior tennis player from Wadsworth High School.
She says she got into the love of tennis from an early age and hasn't stopped since.
"I started when I was 9, my dad got us a couple of rackets, we started playing in the driveway and I started getting lessons soon thereafter, and it just grew," she explained.
Among her accomplishments her senior year, Heideman finished 23-9, breaking her own school record in addition to finihing 3rd in the Suburban Leauge, finishing as a runner up in the sectional tournament and qualifying for the district tournament.
Her head coach Kristy Nichol also discussed how Heideman excels not only on the tennis court, but in the classroom and in the community as well.
"She is extremely dedicated to the game and loves to play tennis,” she said.
“Every day, Gabriela set the example, and girls on the team looked up to her for motivation and I am excited to watch her continue her tennis career in college.”
Outside of school, she spreads her love of the game through volunteering at tennis camps in Wadsworth.
"It's a great chance for me to grow as a teacher, and help kids love the game just like I did," Gabriela said.
While she is undecided on where she will attend college after graduation in the spring of 2020, she plans on majoring in education.
Our next 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the week is senior football player Trey Shaffer from Wadsworth High School.
He says that being a Grizzly student-athlete has been a fantastic experience for him.
"We have a ton of pride, and it's really awesome playing here because everybody supports everybody," he says.
Justin Todd, the head coach of the Grizzlies had this to say about his senior quarterback.
"Trey continues to be a great leader for our program and is playing his best football now, when it’s needed the most,” Todd explains.
“His maturity and demeanor is exactly what you look for in the QB position, never too high or too low, he’s a calming voice in the huddle and on the sideline.”
Shaffer says that being the quarterback, there comes with a lot of expectations and knowledge of all the variables on the field, but having that familiarity with his seniors has been special.
"We've pretty much all been playing together since we were eight years old," Trey said. I really think that our best football is ahead of us, and it's great to go to work with not only the seniors but the rest of our guys, it's been fun to see."
Away from the field, Trey is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, and the Recycling Club among other activities.
He is currently undecided on where he will continue his education, but he plans on majoring in either Political Science or History.
We wish Gabriela and Trey all the best in all of their future endeavors.
United States Army Corporal Thomas Cole Walker, of Conneaut, Ohio, was one of three soldiers killed during a training exercise at Fort Stewart in Georgia early Sunday morning.
The military members, identified as Cpl Walker, Sfc. Bryan Andrew Jenkins, of Florida, and Pfc. Antonio Gilbert Garcia, of Arizona, died when their vehicle rolled over into a stream around 3:20 a.m. All three were pronounced dead on the scene and three others were injured, one who is still hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation and U.S. Army officials have said they would release more information as it becomes available.
On Tuesday, Governor Mike DeWine ordered all U.S. and Ohio flags to half-staff on all public buildings in Asthabula County and at the Statehouse and other Columbus buildings until the funeral services for Corporal Walker are completed.
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Akron, Ohio, October 21, 2019 – City of Akron leaf removal will begin Monday, November 4 in Ward 3. Signs will be posted in wards prior to pick-up dates. We remind residents not to rake leaves into the street until the day before scheduled leaf pickup.
For residents wishing to have leaves removed prior to or after their scheduled pick-up date, the City offers three annual free curb service bulk pick-ups. Leaves must be bagged for early pick-up. To schedule, please contact the Mayor’s Action Center at 3-1-1 or (330) 375-2311.
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We ask residents to comply with the following guidelines to make leaf removal safe and effective:
- Do not allow children to play in leaves on or near the street
- Do not place branches or any other debris in the street - only leaves
- Do not rake leaves into the street after leaves have been removed from your street or you may be subject to a fine
- Do not park vehicles on the street the day before your scheduled pick-up, until your leaves have been removed
- Do not park vehicles over leaves - heat from the underside of the vehicle may cause a fire
Each of the wards will take more than one day to complete. Leaves must be on the street by the dates listed – if they are not out, they may not get picked up. This schedule is subject to change in the event of adverse weather conditions. Changes to the schedule will be posted on the akronohio.gov homepage. For more information, visit the Leaf Removal page on the City website or call the Mayor’s Action Center at 3-1-1 or (330) 375-2311.
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-10-18-19 Featured
Written by Jeanne DestroThis week, enlisting private cyber warriors to keep the public safe from hackers, spies, and criminals.
We’ll also hear about some new high tech cameras that can help the blind to see, help you stay safe in traffic, and help Big Brother see you—wherever you are.
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Student Athletes of the Week Alexis Mayle & Tyler Eberhart
Written by Aaron ColemanThis week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Alexis Mayle, a senior volleyball player from Barberton High School.