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McNally shines, Kent State wrestling flounders versus Central Michigan

Nick Pedone Sports reporter February 10, 2020

It was another brutal weekend for Kent State’s wrestling team, who suffered yet another conference loss on the road.Junior Kade Byland earned a pin for the Flashes against Central Michigan, but Kent...

Anthony Winston hard at work. Photo Credit: OVCT

One Step At A Time: My friend Anthony

Michael Reiner Columnist February 9, 2020

When I wake up in the morning I always check my Facebook feed to see what’s going on with my friends. It never takes long for me to find a post from my great friend Anthony M. Winston. The M in his...

Cam Hopkin Obituary Photo

Service for Cameron Hopkin to be held Friday

Holly Liptak Reporter February 6, 2020

A service will be held for Kent State student Cameron Hopkin Friday in his home state of Pennsylvania. He died unexpectedly Sunday.Cameron was welcomed into Phi Delta Theta about two weeks ago. His fraternity...

Cleveland State defeats Kent State wrestling in final home match

Nick Pedone Sports reporter February 2, 2020

On Saturday evening, Kent State’s wrestling team held a ceremony honoring its five seniors ahead of its match against Cleveland State.Kade Byland, Lane Hinkle, Shane Mast, Tim Rooney and Cory Simpson...

Wrestling snaps three-match losing streak at Buffalo

Nick Pedone Sports reporter January 26, 2020

Kent State wrestling snapped its three-match losing streak on Saturday against the University of Buffalo. The highlight of the win for the Flashes was fifth-year senior Tim Rooney defeating Buffalo’s...

Fifth year senior Tim Rooney of Kent State grapples with Missouri's Allan Hart in the 133-lb. match at the M.A.C.C. on Jan. 19, 2020. 

Wrestling drops matches against OU, University of Missouri

Nick Pedone Sports reporter January 20, 2020

It was a tough weekend for Kent State’s young wrestling team as it dropped matches to Ohio University and the University of Missouri.On Friday evening, the Flashes hosted the Bobcats of Ohio University,...

We were able to go with Jared to both Steelers/Browns games this past season. Both games were wild!

OPINION: One Step At A Time: Jared

The past couple of years have shown me to never judge a book by its cover. Friends can make their way into your life and they can help change you for the better. One of my friends that did that is my...

Kent State competes with Michigan State on Saturday Nov. 16. Photo is courtesy of Kent State athletics. 

Kent State wrestling finished fourth at Virginia Duals

Nick Pedone Sports reporter January 12, 2020

Kent State’s wrestling team started off its decade of competition on Tuesday with a 25-15 home victory against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.The Flashes are off to a 5-7 record, including...

We had a great time at Flavio's Brick Oven and Bar on New Year's Eve!

OPINION: One Step At A Time- To The Beach

By Michael Reiner January 10, 2020

 A couple months ago, my family and I sat down to figure out what we wanted to do over our Christmas break. I had an itching feeling for an adventure. New Years Eve has been uneventful for pretty much...

Kent State wrestling looks to finish 2019 strong against tough opponents

Aidan Coyne Tech reporter December 12, 2019

Kent State wrestling (2-4) looks to finish strong before its two week winter break.Last weekend the team was in Las Vegas for the Cliff Keen Invitational where fifth-year senior Tim Rooney finished 8th...

Kent State competes with Michigan State on Saturday Nov. 16. Photo is courtesy of Kent State athletics. 

Kent State wrestling drops two duals to power five opponents

Aidan Coyne, tech reporter November 17, 2019

Kent State wrestling matched up against two power five opponents in No. 29 Michigan State and No. 19 Oklahoma on Saturday at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.The Flashes lost 29-7 to the Sooners...

McNally, Bates win each match of their weight classes

Hannah Gooch Housing reporter November 10, 2019

Kent State Wrestling’s Andrew McNally and Tyler Bates won every match in their respective weight classes at Appalachian State’s Mountaineer Invitational and App State Open in Boone, North Carolina...