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Kent State freshman Cory Simpson wrestles against Gardner-Webb sophomore Landon LoAlbo at the Kent State Field House on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2016. Simpson won by major decision 14-6.

Flashes making their way back to the top

Samantha Ross February 3, 2017

This season hasn’t been the best for the Kent State wrestling team, as they currently sit at 2-11 overall and 0-5 in the Mid-American Conference.“Last year, arguably, it was the best team we’ve had...

Kent State sophomore Isaac Bast fights against Northern Illinois sophomore Bryce Steiert at the M.A.C. Center on Jan. 29, 2017. Kent State lost 16-31.

Flashes Struggle in MAC Dual Meets

Samantha Ross January 29, 2017

This weekend proved to tough for the Kent State Wrestling team (2-11, 0-5 Mid-American Conference), as they fell to both Northern Illinois and Northern Iowa.“I thought that as a group we did better (against...

Kent State junior Chance Driscoll fights against Ohio red-shirt junior Noah Forrider at the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Kent State out 2-43.

Kent State drops dual meet to Northern Illinois

Samantha Ross January 27, 2017

Friday night showed that the Kent State wrestling team is still struggling to win a dual meet, falling to Northern Illinois University 30-12.Juniors Chance Driscoll and Jerald Spohn, as well as sophomore...

Former Kent State wrestler Jairod James walks away after punching Ohio red-shirt sophomore Arsen Ashughyan in face at the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. James was disqualified from the match. Kent lost 2-43.

Kent State wrestler dismissed for misconduct

Henry Palattella January 27, 2017

A member of the Kent State wrestling team has been removed following misconduct at last Sunday's match against Ohio University.Redshirt sophomore Jairod James was kicked off the team for throwing a punch...

Russ Mitchell, of WKYC, moderates a panel discussion of media professionals at JMC’s Way Forward to discuss the current state of journalism in post 2016 election America on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. The panel included Henry Gomez, Cheryl Ann Lambert, Jacqueline Marino, Connie Schultz and Chance York. Participants live tweeted and asked questions about what is to come for the media profession.

JMC panel discusses issues surrounding credibility in journalism

Molly Spillman January 26, 2017

It was a full house Thursday night at the Journalism’s Way Forward event, hosted by Kent State’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, which encouraged an open dialogue about the future of media...

Kent State junior Stephen Suglio makes his move on Ohio red-shirt freshman Bailey Faust at the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Kent lost 2-43.

Wrestling struggles in loss to Ohio

Samantha Ross January 22, 2017

Sunday proved to be a tough day for Kent State wrestling, as the Flashes (2-9, 0-3 MAC) were dominated by Ohio University (6-4, 4-2 MAC) to a tune of a 43-2 final score.The Flashes' only victory came by...

Winter break sports recap

Henry Palattella January 15, 2017

The beginning of the spring semester is the tangible embodiment of a fresh start full of new opportunities. This rings true for the mentalities of Kent State's on-campus sports teams. Some teams went into...

Nicholas Hunter

Opinion: A love letter to professional wrestling

Nicholas Hunter November 20, 2016

I’m a fan of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Before you say it, yes, I know it’s not real – and that’s the best part.To me, wrestling is the ultimate escape from reality. During this past...

Recovering heroin addict Jonny Szczesniak, 20, sits on a bench in his Parma, Ohio, apartment complex on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

Walking away from the dragon: a recovering addict’s tale

Alex Delaney-Gesing October 19, 2016

Jonny Szczesniak was nine when he tried heroin for the first time.He was at a friend’s house after wrestling practice when his friend began breaking down the drug on a table, then snorting it.“I was...

Wrestling to host fourth annual outdoor practice

Nick Buzzelli October 9, 2016

Three years ago, Kent State's wrestling associate head coach Matt Hill had an idea.Seeing the success of the University of Stanford’s outdoor dual wrestling meet against Northwestern University in 2010...

Kent Police disappointed in bystanders after cruiser rolls over officer

Vivian Feke May 2, 2016

The Kent Police Department is concerned about the public’s use of social media after a police cruiser rolled over on top of an officer early Sunday morning and no bystanders took action.According to...

Kent State Tuscarawas to expand athletic and music programs

Alyssa Ronyak April 17, 2016

Kent State Tuscarawas Campus is planning to expand its athletics and music programs starting as early as this fall. The goal for the regional campus is to expand the overall collegiate experience for its...