A Portage County deputy sheriff straps on a gas mask during protests at Kent State University over the Gym Annex construction project, October 22, 1977. Police launched tear gas at the protesters and made several arrests.

A Portage County deputy sheriff straps on a gas mask during protests at Kent State University over the Gym Annex construction project, October 22, 1977. Police launched tear gas at the protesters and made several arrests. MARCY NIGHSWANDER / AKRON BEACON JOURNAL