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Junior Dairius Ragland prepares to jump over the hurdle during the 60 meter hurdles at the Kent State Tune Up on Saturday. Ragland finished fifth with a time of 8.35 seconds. 

Tune up provides Flashes extra experience heading into MAC Championship

John Conley February 17, 2019

Kent State had 16 athletes finish in the top five in the Kent State Tune Up.The event — which featured 38 different Division II schools — was held to prepare for next week’s MAC Championship meet.The...

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OPINION: BLEVOTOLOGY

Sean Blevins February 17, 2019

The last three college basketball seasons have been wildly entertaining, and this year is no different, as there is not a clear-cut favorite to be cutting the nets down in March. There’s a myriad of...

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OPINON: Kareem Hunt signing is a major miscalculation

Alex Cala February 17, 2019

Looking at the NFL’s official Personal Conduct Policy, you can see the emphasis the league purports to place on disciplining its players.This 8-page document defines discipline for criminal acts that...

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OPINON: Father Time hasn’t caught up to Phil Mickelson quite yet

Tanner Castora February 17, 2019

Phil Mickelson is a World Golf Hall of Famer. There are no ifs, ands or buts about it. Yes, his numbers are impressive, as he’s compiled 44 PGA tour wins to go along with five major championships. But...

Kent State midfielder Madison Rapier carries the ball up against Robert Morris. The Colonials won, 11-6.

Flashes drop inaugural home match to Robert Morris

Amanda Levine February 17, 2019

Two minutes into the first half of the women’s lacrosse match between Kent State and Robert Morris on Saturday, the Colonials were quick to attack.In the second minute of the game, the Colonials struck...

Sophomore Richard Jackson wrestles with Northern Illinois University Husky on February 15.

Comeback attempt by KSU wrestling falls short; Flashes lose to Northern Illinois

Brandon Lewis February 17, 2019

Shane Mast, Andrew McNally and Spencer Berthold came out on top for Kent State wrestling in fridays dual against Northern Illinois, but the trio could not lead the Flashes to victory.With the 22-13 loss,...

Kent State guard Ali Poole waits under the basket before a rebound during the second half of the game against Bowling Green on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Kent State won the game, 77-73.

Big plays by Poole and Dingle push Flashes over Bowling Green

Gina Butkovich February 17, 2019

The Bowling Green women’s basketball team currently resides at the bottom of the Mid-American Conference, but you wouldn’t know that by watching them play against Kent State on Saturday.“What everybody...

Kent State's Anthony Roberts takes the ball past Eastern Michigan's defense on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. He scored eight points.

Four takeaways from Kent State’s win over Eastern Michigan

Henry Palattella February 17, 2019

Rob Senderoff wasn’t going to let his players answer a question about what’s coming in March.After Kent State’s 71-58 win over Eastern Michigan, Antonio Williams and Philip Whittington were asked...

Kent State junior guard CJ Williamson lays up a shot at the start of the second half against Miami University on Tuesday evening. 

Walker, Peterson step up in Avery’s absence

Ian Kreider February 15, 2019

For a Kent State team missing senior guard Jalen Avery, two second-half runs proved to be the difference Thursday night.A 12-2 run midway through the half ballooned the lead to 50-39. Senior guard Jaylin...

Senior Alexa Golden makes a shot during Wednesdays game against Western MI. Kent State won the game 55-51.

Golden’s strong first half leads Flashes to road win over EMU

Gina Butkovich February 14, 2019

Despite beating Eastern Michigan 67-54 on Wednesday, the Kent State women’s basketball team is still looking for the ever-elusive "perfect" game.“We're just searching for consistency,” coach Todd...

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OPINION: Crowding the mound

Dante Centofanti February 13, 2019

Every sport in America has its own distinct and creative traits that make it unique. When it comes to baseball, it’s clear that its biggest defining trait is patience. While baseball has its own flaws...

KSU women’s golf victorious at Lady Puerto Rico Classic

Zachary McKnight February 13, 2019

The women of Kent State golf put together another solid outing at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic as the Flashes won the 14-team tournament by four strokes.The Flashes, who are ranked No. 11 in the country,...