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Kent State USG holds a public meeting in the Governance Chambers in the Kent State Student Center. Oct. 7, 2015. 

Behind the scenes event planning with USG

Bruno Beidacki November 29, 2015

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) outlined their process of organizing concerts and other student-engaging events with the promise of efficiency and satisfaction for students.The USG Director...

Three Flashes take home titles at Navy Classic

Dan Armelli November 22, 2015

There has been a tendency in the NBA to gather three superstars on one team and throw out the label “Big Three” (see the 2008 Boston Celtics and 2012 Miami Heat). But perhaps this theory has made...

Wrestling faces biggest challenge at Navy Classic

Dan Armelli November 17, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team has rolled its way to a 4-1 record, not including its five-pin exhibition win against Akron in the Ohio Duals.The Flashes’ early season schedule has been lighter than in...

Wrestling rolls in Ohio Duals

Dan Armelli November 15, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team handled every team (and club) in its path Saturday at the Ohio Duals. “I think if everything’s going well individually, a win will take care of itself,” said coach...

Q&A with MAC Wrestler of the Week Mike DePalma

Dan Armelli November 13, 2015

Fifth-year senior 149-pounder Mike DePalma’s 3-0 performance at the Eastern Michigan duals last weekend earned him MAC Wrestler of the Week honors. It’s the first time he’s won the award.DePalma...

Wrestling starts season 2-1 at EMU

Dan Armelli November 8, 2015

Kent State's wrestling team rolled past its first two opponents Saturday at the Eastern Michigan Duals, but lost to Rider University in its final dual of the day.The Flashes finished with a 33-3 win over...

Members of the Kent State Wrestling team jog around the mats set up in Risman Plaza for their third annual outdoor wrestling practice. Oct. 12, 2015.

Wrestling prepares for first dual meet at Eastern Michigan

Dan Armelli November 3, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team will head into its first dual meet of the season with more of an emphasis on easing into the season.Flashes head coach Jim Andrassy said this year the team will be able to...

Kent State’s Mack McGuire tries to escape the hold of Northern Illinois’ Jordan Northrup during their meet in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.

Wrestling hosts intrasquad preseason match

Dan Armelli October 25, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team held its intra-squad wrestle-offs Saturday at the MACC Annex gym. The event featured 15 matches in eight different weight classes.Head coach Jim Andrassy said there were multiple...

Mack McGuire tries to escape the hold of Northern Illinois’ Jordan Northrup during their meet in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.

Kent State looking for breakout season with mix of older and younger wrestlers

Dan Armelli October 20, 2015

From 2005 to 2013, the Kent State wrestling team had eight consecutive years of either going undefeated or having one loss in the Mid-American Conference.Things changed when Missouri, Northern Iowa, and...

Members of the Kent State Wrestling team jog around the mats set up in Risman Plaza for their third annual outdoor wrestling practice. Oct. 12, 2015.

Wrestling holds third annual outdoor practice

Dan Armelli October 13, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team held its third annual outdoor practice Monday at Risman Plaza.Though the wind was blowing, the weather was near perfect for students, families and visitors to spend time watching...

Jacob Ruffo is a junior journalism major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at jruffo@kent.edu

Opinion: Letting fans behind the scenes causes loss in interest

Jacob Ruffo October 7, 2015

The lack of staying in character on Twitter is what is keeping World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) from being popular again.Twitter, among other things, is offering WWE fans a closer look into the lives...

Elizabeth Bargdill (left), senior geology major, races against Emily Ancona (right), junior speech pathology major, in the Bungee Run at the Bounce Madness event held in the Student Center Ball Room on Wednesday night, Sept 30. 2015.

Students jump into Homecoming spirit with Bounce Madness

Paige Verma September 30, 2015

Students bounced their way closer to Homecoming at the Bounce Madness event Wednesday night in the Student Center Ballroom.The event has been going on at Kent State for six years. This year, was the first...

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