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 Kent State Freshman infielder Vanessa Scoarste slides into home scoring a run during their 12-2 win over the University of Akron at the Diamond at Dix on Friday, April 10, 2015. The Flashes lost the first game of the double header to Akron, but improved their record to 24-9 overall.

Softball grabs top conference over weekend

Zac Sommer April 12, 2015

A pair of wins over Ohio University this weekend moved the Kent State softball team into first place in the Mid-American Conference.Kent State (26-9, 7-2 MAC) totaled eight home runs on the weekend as...

Lil’ Sibs Weekend offers students chance to bond with younger siblings

Lauren Biertempfel April 12, 2015

Kent State students and their little siblings filled Kent’s campus this past weekend for the annual Lil’ Sibs Weekend 2015 hosted by Kent Interhall Council.One of the main focuses of the weekend was...

Softball splits rivalry series with Akron

Zac Sommer April 12, 2015

The Kent State softball team (24-9, 5-2 Mid-American Conference) ended a home Friday doubleheader with a split against MAC rival University of Akron (14-18, 2-5 MAC).After dropping the first game 2-1 in...

Kent State senior pitcher Emma Johnson pitches against Toledo in a double-header on April 18, 2014.

Kent State softball shut out versus Pittsburgh

Quentin Smith April 8, 2015

Entering Wednesday’s game against Pittsburgh, the Kent State softball team had won 10 of their previous 11 games. The Flashes looked to take their momentum on the road when they traveled to face the...

Softball ends win streak with weekend split

Zac Sommer April 6, 2015

 The Kent State softball team snapped an 11-game win streak following a weekend split with Miami, as the Flashes beat the RedHawks 9-1 on Saturday before losing 4-3 on Sunday. Saturday, April 4: Kent...

Our View: Offer support for Kent State athletics

KS Editors April 1, 2015

Summary: While NCAA March Madness is one of the most exciting sporting spectacles of the year, ignoring our school’s athletics program isn’t fair.Over the last month, millions of people have watched...

MELANIE NESTERUK Members of Kent State's softball team celebrate over a victory against Bowling Green on April 9, 2014.

Softball team drops series to No. 3 Michigan Wolverines

Quentin Smith March 15, 2015

Game 1 on Saturday: Kent State 3, Michigan 0Sophomore third baseman Maddy Grimm’s perfect 3-for-3 day at the plate helped the Kent State softball team defeat the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines, 3-0.Grimm...

Internship search in full swing for students

Kate Schwanke March 11, 2015

With summer just around the corner, many students are searching for internships to get more experience in their job field, and Kent State offers many resources for those students looking for internships.Advisers...

Kent State softball pitcher Emma Johnson pitching in the first game against Toledo in a double-header on April 18, 2014. The Flashes won 13-0 the first game and 1-0 the second game.

Kent State softball wins Green and White Tournament with weekend sweep

Zac Sommer March 1, 2015

The Kent State softball team traveled to Myrtle Beach to compete in the Green and White tournament Friday, and came away with four victories to add to their six straight wins.After a weekend slate of tournaments...

Maurice Clarett holds a press conference prior to his speech in the Kent State Ballroom on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. The former Ohio State football player spoke about his troubled past, run-in with the law, and how students should avoid making his mistakes.

Youngstown Boy’s second chances ‘build better student athletes’

Richie Mulhall February 25, 2015

Former Ohio State football standout Maurice Clarett visits Kent State to share his story and steer students down the right path.You see it in the news all the time.Incredibly talented college football...

Photo by Graham Smith

A wounded healer: Amanda Goodwin

Mark Oprea February 18, 2015

The soon-to-be bride walks around the daylight in her house, cradling her 10-pound white shichon Haylie up against her chest. She smiles with rose-colored lips. Her almond hair curls into her chin. Her...

Kent State softball outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick steals third base in first game against Toledo in a double-header Friday, April 18, 2014. The Flashes won 13-0 the first game and 1-0 the second game.

Softball proves to be inconsistent winners on opening weekend

Jimmy Miller February 17, 2015

Over the course of a six-game weekend in San Diego, Kent State managed to turn a series of unpolished performances into a 4-2 record in the first week of the season.After an eight-inning affair Friday...

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