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Members of Delta Zeta, Kappa Sigma and Phi Kappa Tau dance in a Candyland-themed number at Songfest in the Student Center Ballroom on Nov. 15, 2014.

To rush or not to rush: Kent State Greek Life

Emily Mills August 28, 2015

Greek life is often one of the first things people think of when they think of college, but deciding whether or not to become a part of a fraternity or a sorority can be a difficult decision with several...

Several medical services options available to students

Jessa Schroeder and Emily Mills August 28, 2015

Students who need medical services while at Kent State have a variety of options to get the care they need.Local Hospitals:University Hospitals Portage Medical Center:Phone: (330) 297-0811Address: 6847...

Chefs Andrew Eith and Timothy Wright prepare grilled fish tacos with mango slaw for a food demonstration introducing Kent State's new "mindful" menu items. Photo courtesy of Kent State Dining Services.

Maintaining healthy habits in college

Jessa Schroeder August 28, 2015

On top of the stress of homework, work, bills and social life, college students might put their health on the back burner. While it’s not cheap to shop at Whole Foods or purchase a gym membership every...

Halloween

Five student holidays worth staying on campus for

Neville Hardman August 28, 2015

1. Halloween Parties line College Ave. and University Dr. as the sidewalks flood with costumed students. Ashton Wade, a junior American Sign Language major, said her first Kent Halloween was cut short...

The Center for Undergraduate Excellence, or CUE, is located off the Esplanade between Lake and Olson halls.

Kent State’s Hidden Treasures

Jimmy Miller August 28, 2015

In your first few days at Kent State, it’s almost a given that you’ll have to go on a variety of tours, informative sessions and listen to guest speakers talk about the university.However, there are...

Forward Calli Rinicella recieves a pass during the soccer game against the University at Buffalo on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. The Flashes lost, 2-0.

Soccer team looks to avenge MAC quarterfinal loss

Jimmy Miller August 28, 2015

Coach Rob Marinaro only has three seniors this season, but enough of his team was around for the 2014 season to end in a Mid-American Conference quarterfinal loss to make a difference this year.The Flashes,...

Sophomore forward Madison Thompson races toward the ball during the MAC championship game against Ohio University on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014. Kent State won the championship, 2-0.

Field hockey pressing conference dominance to next level

Jimmy Miller August 28, 2015

Field hockey coach Kathleen Wiler knows the Mid-American Conference well.Wiler, entering her 10th season in charge of the Flashes’ program, boasts a 53-23 conference record in her tenure with the team....

Fans hold up a Kent Stater issue which reads, "Bash the Bulls! Go Flashes!" at the Kent State men's basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015.

How to be a good KSU fan

Jimmy Miller August 28, 2015

When the Ohio State Buckeyes won the College Football Playoff National Championship in January, national media outlets picked up stories about students setting fires and tearing down a goal post in Columbus. I...

Students can take part in intramural sports

Shayla Pierce August 28, 2015

Kent State offers a wide variety of options for intramural sports throughout the school year, with the fall leagues starting soon after move-in.The fall semester will hold five different leagues including...

Sophomore forward Marquiez Lawrence goes for the net during a game against Toledo in the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. The Flashes beat the Rockets, 67-60.

Most successful Kent State teams throughout the past 15 years

Shayla Pierce August 28, 2015

Men’s Basketball: The Kent State basketball team recorded six conference championships and four conference tournament championships within the last 15 years. In 2002, the team, a No. 10 seed, made it...

Kent State's volleyball team cheers each other on during the game against MAC opponent Ohio University on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014.

Young volleyball team to be battle-tested early

Jimmy Miller August 28, 2015

Growing up in the Mid-American Conference is no small task for incoming Kent State recruits, but coach Don Gromala said he’s already told his team that everyone will need to serve their roles for the...

Senior wide receiver Josh Boyle completes a pass in the end zone, scoring one of the two touchdowns at the game against the University of Massachusetts on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014.

Football program looks for execution, not change in style

Jimmy Miller August 28, 2015

Most might think coach Paul Haynes and his coaching staff went into panic mode at the end of their 2-9 2014 campaign, but the fact of the matter is, Haynes said his team isn’t changing much.“We don’t...