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Maiju Mackey poses with Flash at a Kent State event.

Football team’s ‘Licorice Lady’ dies at 85

Willow Jernigan and Leah Shepard November 14, 2023

Karen (Maiju) Mackey, more commonly known as the “Licorice Lady” or “Granny” to Kent State’s football team, found her purpose in her later years by caring for the team by handing out candy and...

Graduate student Chris Payton Jr. hangs from the hoop after scoring a slam dunk during the game against Fresno State on Nov. 11, 2023.

Men’s basketball bounces back, defeating Fresno State

Matt Franos, Reporter November 12, 2023

Kent State men's basketball finished a three-game homestand Saturday by defeating Fresno State 79-69 inside the M.A.C.C. The Flashes improved to 2-1 on the year, while the Bulldogs fell to 1-1.  Kent...

A 3D printer inside the CAED FabLab works on the initial stages of a 3D print on Nov. 8, 2023.

3D printing gains popularity on campus

Kayla Gleason, Reporter November 10, 2023

As the use and availability of 3D printing is becoming more widespread, various colleges on campus are utilizing the advantages.  The School of Fashion is introducing 3D printers to their building...

The Kent State men’s basketball team link arms with 1.2 seconds left in the second half on Nov. 9, 2023.

Men’s basketball falls in thriller, ending home winning streak

Matt Franos, Reporter November 10, 2023

Kent State’s basketball team lost its 23-game home win streak Thursday after losing 113-108 to James Madison University in double overtime.  The last time the Flashes allowed 100 points in a game...

Kent State sophomore tight end Justin Holmes runs the ball down the field during the game against Bowling Green State University on Nov. 8, 2023.

Reaction to MACtion: Football embarrassed at home for seventh straight loss

John Hilber, Reporter November 9, 2023

Kent State football was doomed after facing a 14-3 first quarter deficit to Bowling Green – and it did not get any better after that. The Flashes could not regroup after falling behind and were outscored...

Sophmore Max Loudenslager casts his ballot at the Kent State Recreational and Wellness Center on Nov. 7, 2023.

Kent community casts their ballots at polls this Election Day

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter November 8, 2023

The Kent community took to various polling locations throughout the city throughout Election Day Tuesday.  While standing outside polling sites such as the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and...

Canva Illustration by Grace Clarke

OPINION: What to know about Issues 1 and 2 today

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer November 7, 2023

Today, voters across Ohio return to the polls. The two most highly contested issues on the ballot are an amendment stating a constitutional right to abortion and the legalization of recreational marijuana.  These...

Kent State plays Malone in the first home game of the 2023 basketball season on Nov. 6, 2023.

Strong second half propels men’s basketball to victory

Matt Franos, Reporter November 7, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team opened the season with a 79-58 home win against Malone University on Monday.  “Our execution has to get better, attention to detail on some things need to get...

Flash, the beloved Kent State mascot, takes the drumsticks and shows off his rock skills before The Pit Crew's set at Flash Activities Board's "Battle of the Bands" event on Nov. 4, 2023.

Bands compete for top-spot at FAB’s ‘Battle of the Bands’

MinJee Yoo, Reporter November 5, 2023

Student-bands rocked out to display their talents in hopes of winning the top-prize at the Flash Activities Board’s “Battle of the Bands” Saturday night. Clara Hubbard, a senior and the director...

Beneath Eastway Dining Hall, furniture and equipment sits within the bowling alley on Oct. 30, 2023.

Students start petition to reopen bowling alley underneath Eastway Dining Hall

Andrew Bowie, Reporter November 4, 2023

Though it is commonly missed, there is a bowling alley next to the Eastway Distribution Center underneath the dining hall.  The bowling alley was closed in the summer of 2019 for renovations, which...

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

Voter identification guide: What to know before casting your ballot

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter November 3, 2023

Those voting in person on Nov. 7 will need a state of Ohio photo ID to cast their ballot. Advocates on campus say this could mean issues for students. Kent State Votes, an Undergraduate Student Government...