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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...

Ashland and Edinboro continued to battle following the Flashes quick win over Mercyhurst on Nov. 2, 2019.

Kent State wrestling starts season 2-1 after Saturday’s season opener

Aidan Coyne Tech reporter November 2, 2019

Kent State wrestling’s Colin McCracken beat Edinboro University’s Dylan Reynolds, ranked 19th in the country, in the 197 weight class despite dropping the match to the Fighting Scots. The Flashes...

My brother Mitchell and I at AEW Dynamite in Pittsburgh. 

One Step At A Time: The best seat in the house

Michael Reiner Columnist October 27, 2019

Anyone who knows me knows I love professional wrestling. My brother Mitchell and I use wrestling as a way to keep our relationship strong. We go to every local show, we listen to podcasts and we watch...

Shoelaces

One step at a time: Tying the knot

Michael Reiner Columnist October 17, 2019

My mom’s habit of practice and routine shaped me into who I am today.She has always been very disciplined and made sure that my brother Mitchell and I always did what was required before we had free...

Shirley Bowald, Paul Anthony, and Michael Reiner in front of the Reach 4 More sign. 

One Step At A Time: Finding My Niche In The Workforce

Michael Reiner Columnist October 4, 2019

After my freshman year of college, I decided that I wanted to get a summer job. When I first started the employment process, I thought that I would be the perfect candidate for any job. That wasn’t...

Kathy Lewis and I walking up the stairs during my last therapy visit.

Opinion: One step at a time: PT

Michael Reiner June 27, 2019

It is always important that we look back and remember the people that gave us a helping hand. I used to really struggle with getting my shoes on. It would take an extra 15 minutes for my mom to stretch...

Then a redshirt freshman, Kyle Conel wrestles against Jackson Lewis of Central Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. Conel was one of three Kent State wrestlers to earn a victory during the Flashes' loss at Eastern Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.

A former KSU wrestler’s journey from despair to glory

Brandon Lewis April 28, 2019

How Kyle Conel's twisting yet spectacular career will conclude at Penn State.In 2018, Kyle Conel placed third in the NCAA wrestling championship in one of the biggest upsets in Kent State wrestling history.It...

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