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36-year-old Nicholas Fontaine of Kent was one of six indicted for illegal voting, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday. Fontaine is a legal permanent resident but lacked U.S. citizenship when he allegedly voted in 2016 and 2018, according to the Attorney General’s office. | File photo

Kent man charged for illegal voting

Alton Northup, News Director October 22, 2024

An Ohio grand jury indicted six people for illegal voting in past elections. A 36-year-old Kent man, Nicholas Fontaine, was one of six indicted, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday. Fontaine...

NBA season overview: Standings, awards and Finals predictions

NBA season overview: Standings, awards and Finals predictions

John Engoglia, Reporter October 22, 2024

The NBA season is right around the corner, and with it comes an abundance of teams that could make a lot of noise throughout the year.  Some teams will hope to build off of encouraging play while others...

Freshman quarterback Tommy Ulatowski (14) makes a handoff to senior safety Dean Clark (3) at the Oct. 12, 2024 football game against Ball State University.

Another loss means third straight season of bowl-ineligibility for football

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 20, 2024

After playing its closest game of the season Oct. 12 against Ball State (2-5, 1-2), the Kent State football team was close to victory. The team was unable to break the losing streak, losing by a score...

Wide receiver Chrishon McCray (2) tries to avoid getting tackled by Ball State players at the football game Oct. 12, 2024.

Unsuccessful road game results in football’s 16th straight loss

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 19, 2024

One week after its closest game of the season, the Kent State football team hit the road to take on the Bowling Green Falcons Saturday.  The Flashes were unable to improve on last week’s two-point...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

Gen Z mourns the loss of celebrity Liam Payne

Dylan Walker, Columnist October 19, 2024

Last week, the music world was rocked by the shocking news of Liam Payne’s death after a tragic fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A former member of the beloved pop boy band One Direction,...

President Todd Diacon said the university ends fiscal year 2024 with a $9.9 million deficit. The announcement follows a series of warnings from the president over declining state funding and enrollment. | File photo

Kent State sounds alarm after outspending budget

Alton Northup, News Director October 19, 2024

Kent State overspent its budget by $18.6 million for fiscal year 2024. President Todd Diacon said in a letter to faculty and staff that unexpected revenue padded the overspending, resulting in a $9.9...

Remembering Jayden Brieske: 19-year-old Kent State student passed Friday

Lauren Cohen and Lex Radde October 17, 2024

Jayden Brieske, a 19-year-old sophomore at Kent State University studying business, passed Friday after suffering complications from fall-related injuries. Late Wednesday night, he and his friends climbed...

Freshman linebacker Rocco Nicholl (44) and freshman offensive lineman Josh Prusinowski (63) congratulate senior safety Dean Clark (3) on his touchdown at the Oct. 12, 2024 football game against Ball State University.

Preview: Football looks to make third time the charm in conference play

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 17, 2024

After a bye week, the Kent State football team was unable to get into the win column, falling to the Ball State Cardinals (2-4, 1-1) by a score of 37-35. Kent State now has a losing streak of 15 and a...

In a Facebook post on April 11, the Portage County Sheriff announced their agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law in the county.

‘He should be removed from office’: Kent State professor speaks out against Sheriff Zuchowski

John Engoglia October 17, 2024

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski has recently made national headlines for his online remarks targeting Democrats and Kamala Harris supporters. Many found the remarks concerning, unprofessional and...

Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Justice Department to monitor Portage County election after voter intimidation complaints

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital managing editor October 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice announced today it will monitor federal voting rights laws during early voting and on Election Day in Portage County. Residents filed complaints with federal and state...

Graduate tight end Conner Muldowney (89) runs around the action at the Homecoming football game against Eastern Michigan, Sept. 28, 2024.

Football drops 15th straight, falls to 0-2 in conference play

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 13, 2024

The Kent State football team looked to get in the win column against Ball State but was unable to do so, losing by a score of 37-28 Saturday. KSU’s overall record is 0-6 (0-2) while Ball State improves...

At the Sept. 28, 2024 Homecoming football game against Eastern Michigan, freshman wide receiver Dashawn Martin (22) runs onto the field.

Preview: Football returns to MACtion after bye week

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 10, 2024

The Kent State football team dropped its first conference game Sept. 29 against Eastern Michigan (4-1, 1-0) but played one of their statistically best games so far this season. Despite their losing...

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