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A sunset rainbow paints the sky during the Kent State Homecoming Football game Oct. 1, 2022.

Fall 2023 homecoming court: get to know the court and vote for royalty

Lauren Bischof, Reporter October 10, 2023

The university announced its 2023 homecoming court nominees Sept. 29 at the Black Squirrel Festival. The nominees are Jaelyn Brown, Juliana Buonaiuto, Kaitlyn Ginn, Lauren Klodt, Maura Mascarin, Sage...

REACTION: College football week 6 review

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 9, 2023

Oklahoma beats Texas in the last minute of The Red River Rivalry Oklahoma got revenge on Texas in dramatic fashion, winning 34-30 thanks to a late touchdown pass to give the Sooners the lead.  After...

Redshirt junior Michael Alaimo, Kent State's quarterback, protects the ball from the Miami University defense on Sept. 30, 2023.

Reaction to MACtion: Bobcats pounce on Flashes in blowout loss

John Hilber, Reporter October 7, 2023

Kent State football extended its losing streak to three games in a dominating 42-17 loss to Ohio University Saturday. KSU has given up 42 or more points three times this season – the team has not...

Football loses third consecutive game to OU

John Hilber, Reporter October 7, 2023

Kent State football (1-5) lost to Ohio University (5-1) 42-17 Saturday, losing its third game in a row and its fifth of six games. Redshirt junior quarterback Mike Alaimo completed nine of his 13 passes...

OPINION: NFL for the swifties

OPINION: NFL for the swifties

Kelsie Horner and Audrey Trevarthan October 7, 2023

Let's face it. Swifties and the NFL fans rarely overlap in interests. That was, until Taylor Swift filled the “blank space” in her life with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and rocked the...

Quarterback Redshirt Junior, Michael Alaimo, runs the ball against the Miami University defense on Sept. 30, 2023.

Football looks to get back on track away from home

John Hilber, Reporter October 5, 2023

Kent State football will travel to Athens on Saturday to play Ohio University, hoping to get back into winning ways after dropping the team’s last two games. The Flashes lost their first Mid-American...

Police were at the scene Monday night in Apopka, Florida.

An 11-year-old accused of shooting 2 teens at a football practice is arrested on an attempted murder charge

Morayo Ogunbayo, CNN October 3, 2023

CNN — An 11-year-old youth football player has been arrested on suspicion of shooting and wounding two fellow players at practice in Florida on Monday night, authorities said. The child shot two 13-year-olds...

Students and their families gather at the Black Squirrel Festival on Sept. 29, 2023.

Bringing the whole family together: University celebrates Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 2, 2023

This weekend, the university kicked off its two-day Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend with activities on Friday at the 41st annual Black Squirrel Festival, where approximately 70 student organizations...

Taylor Swift cheers on Travis Kelce at Sunday Night Football (again), joining Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and other stars

Homero De La Fuente and Megan Thomas, CNN October 2, 2023

CNN– Taylor Swift was clearly ready for some more football on Sunday, as were Deadpool, Wolverine and Ant-Man. More on the Marvel stars in a moment. As was highly expected/speculated, Swift was in...

The Flashes prepare to receive a kick from the RedHawks in the third quarter on Sept. 30 at Dix Stadium.

REACTION: Flashes look disappointing in conference opener

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 2, 2023

Kent State’s football team kicked off conference play with an underwhelming performance against Miami University (OH). After forcing a three-and-out by the RedHawks and driving down the field, Kent State...

Graduate student Bryce Sheppert celebrates with the team after a good play against Miami University on Sept. 30, 2023.

Reaction to MACtion: Flashes stumble in conference opener

John Hilber, Reporter October 1, 2023

Kent State football took a 3-0 lead on the team’s first drive, but gave up the game's next 23 points in a 23-3 loss to Miami University (OH). This is the third time in five games where the Flashes...

Football drops first MAC matchup of season

John Hilber, Hilber September 30, 2023

Kent State lost the first home in-conference matchup of the season, losing to Miami University (OH) 23-3. KSU fell to 1-4 on the season, and Miami is 4-1. Redshirt junior quarterback Mike Alaimo...