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University investigation finds Linder should have reported player’s alleged sexual assault

Jimmy Miller February 11, 2016

A report Kent State Title IX interim coordinator Pamela Fitzgerald filed to Athletic Director Joel Nielsen in January found that if former softball coach Karen Linder hadn’t resigned in August, the Office...

Title IX requires university to investigate sexual assault claims

Emily Mills February 10, 2016

Former Kent State softball player Lauren Kesterson alleges in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the university and her former softball coach violated her Title IX rights.The suit, filed in U.S. District Court,...

TV2 News: Feb. 10, 2016

TV2 News: Feb. 10, 2016

TV2, Alexa Maslowski, Rex Smith February 10, 2016

Today on TV2 News, Alexa Maslowski and Rex Smith discuss Bernie Sanders big win in New Hampshire Tuesday, the candlelight vigil held in memory of Kent State student Nick Massa and the developing story...

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KentWired Editorial February 9, 2016

Lawsuit and Kent StateLauren Kesterson, a former Kent State softball player, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Kent State and former softball coach Karen Linder, alleging Linder's son raped Kesterson. The...

Our View: Sexual assault allegations abound nationwide

February 9, 2016

With what seems like an influx of sexual assault cases involving universities and their corresponding athletic departments, we continue to seek the answer to a nationally polarizing question: How do we...

Former Kent State softball coach Karen Linder

Former Kent State softball player files lawsuit against university for alleged rape cover-up

Former Kent State softball player Lauren Kesterson filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Kent State and former softball coach Karen Linder, alleging Kesterson was raped by Linder’s son, a then-varsity baseball...

Former Kent State softball player alleges rape in lawsuit

Stephen Means and Ian Flicklinger February 9, 2016

Senior integrated health studies major Lauren Kesterson, a former Kent State softball player, filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was raped by the son of former softball coach Karen Linder. Kesterson also...

Samantha Lough, a sophomore journalism major, ran her first a 5k after her stroke on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015.

Life after a stroke: Finding strength and determination

Alexis Wohler December 3, 2015

At 17-years-old and a senior in high school, Samantha Lough, now a sophomore journalism major, was focused on her graduation and on her softball scholarship to Capital University in Columbus. On the day...

Photo Courtesy of Rick Martinez

Behind the curtain: A student’s passion for pageantry

Paige Verma November 19, 2015

Being in a band wasn’t cutting it for Alex Deitz. Having a song on iTunes was great, but it wasn’t what she wanted to do with her life. At age 15, Deitz found her calling: pageantry.It was watching...

Kent State president Beverly Warren gives her State of the University address in the Kiva on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015.

Full text of the State of the University address

Beverly Warren November 19, 2015

Thank you, Jordan. You are a shining example of Kent State’s talented and inspiring student body. For those who don’t know, Jordan Italiano remains in the national spotlight for another reason: He...

Shawn Rohlin, associate professor for economics, teaches his principles of microeconomics class on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.

Students grade teachers on Rate My Professors

Paige Verma September 23, 2015

For some Kent State students, scheduling is a breeze. For others, it’s a stressful time.The idea of picking a professor is something that some strategically plan while others just take classes with whomever...

Karen Linder was the head coach for the Kent State Softball team.

Kent State softball coach resigns after 18 years

Ian Flickinger August 31, 2015

Karen Linder announced she is stepping down from her position as the Flashes longstanding softball coach after 18 years.Under Linder’s supervision, Kent State softball became a national power, reaching...