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The Kent State football team celebrates a touchdown during the game against Bowling Green State Nov. 8, 2023.

New season, same results: Football loses first game of season by 31 points

John Hilber, Sports Editor August 31, 2024

The Kent State football team dropped its first game of the season and 10th game in a row, carrying over from last season. The Flashes lost 55-24 on the road against the University of Pittsburgh Saturday...

The Kent State football team celebrates during the first quarter of the homecoming game against Buffalo Oct. 21, 2023.

Preview: Football will need to fill in roster gaps ahead of fresh season

John Hilber and Demetri Manousos August 30, 2024

After a rebuilding season in 2023, the Kent State football team will look to earn its first win against a Division I opponent in the coach Kenni Burns “Kent GRIT” era. This February, Burns earned...

Kent State Women's Field Hockey vs. Ohio University at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sept. 22, 2023.

Field hockey embarks on new season with an ‘every piece’ mentality

Andrew Gold, Reporter August 29, 2024

The Kent State Field Hockey team fell to the six-time defending Mid-American Conference champions, the Miami RedHawks, in the title game last season, but new coach Heather Hefner is excited for the opportunity...

The Kent State field hockey team ring the bell after securing a victory against Miami on Oct 13, 2023. The Golden Flashes won the game 2-1.

‘I’m super pumped to be here’: Field Hockey enters new era with first-time coach at the helm

Andrew Gold, Reporter August 27, 2024

On May 6, the Kent State Field Hockey program named Heather Hefner as its new coach, the eighth in program history, following KSU parting ways with its previous coach Feb. 27. “There’s a really...

The Kent State soccer team celebrates after then-junior Alisa Arthur scores the first goal of the game against CMU on Oct. 8, 2023. The Golden Flashes went on to win the game 3-1.

Soccer using new talent with veteran leadership to start new season

Brittany Lucia, Reporter August 26, 2024

Following last season’s loss in the Mid-American Conference championship game to Ohio University, the Kent State soccer team is ready to claim the title themselves, which would be the second time under...

Kent State then-freshman quarterback Devin Kargman throws the ball as the Akron defense closes in at Dix Stadium Oct. 22.

Passing the torch: Football announces new play caller ahead of season

John Hilber, Sports Editor August 20, 2024

Ending a long-awaited quarterback battle, junior Devin Kargman will open up this season leading the offense, and he will look for success after last season's 1-11 campaign. The announcement was first...

Celtics Center Luke Kornet sits on top a duck boat at the Celtics championship parade in downtown Boston on Friday.

RECAP: Celtics win the 2024 NBA Championship

Michael Neenan, Reporter June 23, 2024

The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Championship Monday after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in five games, securing an eighteenth championship in franchise history. Boston passed the Los Angeles Lakers...

Canva Illustration by Audrey Trevarthan

OPINION: Stanley Cup Finals prediction

Michael Neenan, Reporter June 8, 2024

Game 1 of the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers kicks off Saturday, June 8. Both teams enter the final round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after beating their...

2024 NBA finals.
Canva Illustration by Audrey Trevarthan.

The 2024 NBA Finals: Celtics fan predicts outcome

Michael Neenan, Reporter June 5, 2024

Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals is set to kick off Thursday, June 6 with the eastern conference champions, the Boston Celtics, hosting the western conference champions, the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics...

The Kent State Baseball team congratulates senior Michael McNamara in the dugout after making a run during the game against Bowling Green on April 28, 2024.

Baseball’s ex-professional pitching coach produces team success, major league talent

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor May 4, 2024

After spending 14 years playing professional baseball both in the United States and overseas, Mike Birkbeck decided to hang it up and come back to Kent State, which had become a familiar place for the...

Freshman outfielder Kenzie Bromley throws a ball after catching it in the game against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.

Softball’s outstanding freshmen lead the way

Robyn Taylor, Reporter May 4, 2024

Kent State’s softball team is relatively young, consisting of thirteen underclassmen, with five position players appearing in 30 or more games and three pitchers appearing in 20 or more games.   The...

Head coach Kenni Burns leads the team to the tunnel before the Northern Illinois game on Nov. 25, 2023.

Burns excited for upcoming football season

Matt Franos, Reporter May 3, 2024

In coach Kenni Burns' first year as head coach of Kent State football, the team went 1-11.  Burns came from Minnesota, where he was the assistant head coach. He had to work through a sudden change...

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