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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Freshman guard Mitch Peterson shoots the layup after gathering the offensive rebound against Grambling State University on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State won, 86-57.

Freshmen Flashes ready to dance on the biggest stage

Dan Armelli
March 15, 2017

Opinion: Cavs have earned the right to be bored

Dan Armelli
December 4, 2016
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Opinion: Kevin Love is key to another Cavs title

Dan Armelli
November 27, 2016
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Opinion: Men’s basketball made next step toward racial equality

Dan Armelli
November 20, 2016

Opinion: White athletes need to take a stand against racism

Dan Armelli
November 13, 2016

Opinion: Rajai Davis homer worth the World Series disappointment

Dan Armelli
November 6, 2016
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Opinion: When it comes to Chief Wahoo, my opinion is irrelevant

Dan Armelli
October 30, 2016
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Opinion: The curse is broken, but the World Series still matters

Dan Armelli
October 23, 2016
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Opinion: JR Smith’s contract is a win for everyone involved

Dan Armelli
October 16, 2016

Football referees need to chill out

Dan Armelli
October 9, 2016

Legacies in the sports world

Dan Armelli
October 2, 2016
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Browns’ silver linings in a stormy start

Dan Armelli
September 25, 2016
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Kluber is the MVP of the Cleveland Indians

Dan Armelli
September 18, 2016
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Francona finding innovating way to use best reliever

Dan Armelli
September 11, 2016
Charles Trainor Jr. / Tribune News Service Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson sets up a fourth-quarter touchdown against Oklahoma in the Capital One Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015. Clemson won, 37-17.

Watson is key prospect to watch for Browns fans

Dan Armelli
September 5, 2016
Photo courtesy of Twitter (@KentStGym)

Gymnastics team paints the rock in support of Warren

Dan Armelli
April 19, 2016
Fifth-year starter Mike Depalma grapples for position in the clinch against Justin Oliver of Central Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

DePalma’s faith fuels him to 5th; Miller finishes 6th at NCAA Championships

Dan Armelli
March 27, 2016

DePalma pins to take fifth; Miller defaults to sixth at NCAA Championships

Dan Armelli
March 19, 2016

Miller loses in semis; DePalma named All-American

Dan Armelli
March 18, 2016

Miller advances to quarterfinals of NCAA Wrestling Championships

Dan Armelli
March 17, 2016
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.

Five wrestlers to represent Kent State in NCAA Championships

Dan Armelli
March 15, 2016
Senior center Khaliq Spicer fights for position against University of Akron’s sophomore forward Kwan Cheatham at James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, March 4, 2016.

Men’s basketball starts MAC journey at home

Dan Armelli
March 6, 2016
Fifth-year starter Mike DePalma grapples for position in the clinch against Justin Oliver of Central Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

MAC Wrestling Tournament day two: Mike DePalma wins MAC Title

Dan Armelli
March 6, 2016
Fifth-year starter Mike DePalma grapples for position in the clinch against Justin Oliver of Central Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

MAC Wrestling Tournament day one: DePalma makes finals, Miller injured

Dan Armelli
March 5, 2016
The Kent State sidelines react as redshirt freshman Devin Nye attempts to pin his Central Michigan University opponent on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

Wrestling’s Big 3 to usher out winning legacy together

Dan Armelli
March 2, 2016

Q&A with MAC Wrestler of the Week Tyler Buckwalter

Dan Armelli
February 23, 2016
Fifth year senior Tyler Buckwalter wrestles Jordan Atienza of CMU in the MACC on Sunday Feb. 14, 2016. Buckwalter won 11-9. Kent beat CMU 18-17.

Q&A with MAC Wrestler of the Week Tyler Buckwalter

Dan Armelli
February 23, 2016
Redshirt freshman Kyle Conel wrestles Jackson Lewis of CMU in the MACC on Sunday Feb. 14. Conel won 6-3. Kent beat CMU 18-17.

Wrestling showcases depth as postseason approaches

Dan Armelli
February 16, 2016

Kent State ends dual season with tri-meet sweep

Dan Armelli
February 14, 2016
Guard Galal Cancer shoots the go-ahead free throw to give Kent State the win against Northern Illinois University on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

Hall and Spicer’s second half not enough as turnovers plague Flashes

Dan Armelli
February 13, 2016
The Kent State wrestling team jogs at the start of practice in the M.A.C. Annex on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. The Flashes will take on Central Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016.

Tough decisions to be made as wrestling winds down its season

Dan Armelli
February 9, 2016
Kent State fifth year wrestler Tyler Buckwalter flips a wrester from Old Dominion University during a meet at the MACC on Jan. 24, 2016. The Flashes won the Meet 25-13.

Wrestling streaks with seven straight wins

Dan Armelli
February 6, 2016
Members of the Kent State wrestling team run drills during practice in the M.A.C. Annex on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. The team will take on Northern Illinois University on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016.

Wrestling coming off productive bye week

Dan Armelli
February 2, 2016
Redshirt freshman Kyle Conel poses for a portrait in the M.A.C. Annex on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016.

Q&A with NCAA wrestling’s 14th-ranked Kyle Conel

Dan Armelli
January 28, 2016
April Goss, ex-kicker for the Kent State football team, Wednesday Sept. 16, 2015. 

Former Kent State kicker April Goss awarded postgraduate scholarship

Dan Armelli
January 26, 2016
Kent State fifth-year wrestler Tyler Buckwalter flips a wrester from Old Dominion University during a meet at the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. The Flashes won the meet, 25-13.

Wrestling team wins rematch versus Old Dominion

Dan Armelli
January 24, 2016
5th-year Senior Tyler Buckwalter works for a single leg takedown against Daniel Lewis of the University of Missouri at the MAC Center on Dec. 20, 2016. The Golden Flashes lost to Missouri 12-35.

Kent State defeats Ohio, Eastern Michigan in weekend road duels

Dan Armelli
January 18, 2016
Sophomore Rachel Stypinski.

Rachel Stypinski sees early gymnastics success

Dan Armelli
December 11, 2015
Redshirt junior wrestler and economics major Chance Driscoll.

Wrestling and gymnastics: Balancing team and the individual

Dan Armelli
December 9, 2015

Hellstrom and Capehart named to NSCAA Women’s All-Great Lakes Region teams

Dan Armelli
December 8, 2015
Freshman Shane Mast practices during the third annual outdoor Kent State Wrestling practice in Risman Plaza. Oct. 12, 2015.

Wrestling to start MAC duals at home versus Buffalo

Dan Armelli
December 8, 2015

Miller wins title at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational

Dan Armelli
December 6, 2015
Kent State's Ian Miller pins his opponent and watches as the time ends in his final match of the MAC Championship Sunday, March 9, 2014. Miller defeated his opponent from Central Michigan and finished first in his weight class winning him a Mid-American Conference title.

Q&A with MAC Wrestler of the Week, Ian Miller

Dan Armelli
December 2, 2015

Three Flashes take home titles at Navy Classic

Dan Armelli
November 22, 2015

Wrestling faces biggest challenge at Navy Classic

Dan Armelli
November 17, 2015
Stephen A. Smith. Photo courtesy of twitter.

Stephen A. Smith to discuss adversity Monday

Dan Armelli
November 15, 2015

Wrestling rolls in Ohio Duals

Dan Armelli
November 15, 2015

Q&A with MAC Wrestler of the Week Mike DePalma

Dan Armelli
November 13, 2015

Wrestling starts season 2-1 at EMU

Dan Armelli
November 8, 2015
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
Nate Manley / The Kent Stater Sophomore forward, Karli Paracca, races a Miami defender down field on Sunday Nov. 1, 2015. The Flashes lost to Miami in penalty kicks. 

Soccer’s season ends on penalty kicks

Dan Armelli
November 1, 2015

Soccer win earns home playoff game Sunday

Dan Armelli
October 31, 2015
Junior forward, Jenna Hellstrom poses after stretching at practice at the Kent State Field House Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015.

Jenna Hellstrom channels former coach on the field

Dan Armelli
October 28, 2015
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 Flashes play against the University of Akron Zips Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at Cub Cadet Field. The Flashes won 3-1.

Soccer prepares for CMU, Toledo

Dan Armelli
October 21, 2015
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

Kent State soccer sweeps weekend against BG, EMU

Dan Armelli
October 18, 2015

Women’s soccer starts slow, finishes strong for 4-1 win over BG

Dan Armelli
October 16, 2015

Kent State soccer faces BG, Eastern Michigan as season winds down

Dan Armelli
October 15, 2015
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
Kent State freshman center midfielder Kristen Brots attempts to gain possession of the ball at the game against Miami University on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014. The game ended in a draw, 1-1.

Soccer suffers two losses to top MAC teams

Dan Armelli
October 11, 2015
Sophomore forward Hayden Pascoe makes a pass during a game against The University of Louisville at Zoeller Field on Friday August 30, 2015. The Flashes ended the game in a 2-2 tie.

Kent State soccer to face top MAC teams

Dan Armelli
October 7, 2015

Soccer’s offense catches fire as it sweeps the weekend

Dan Armelli
October 4, 2015

Capehart’s hat trick leads women’s soccer

Dan Armelli
October 4, 2015

Kent State soccer scores twice in second half to beat WMU

Dan Armelli
October 2, 2015
Briana Bartolone, senior, steals the ball away in the game against the Akron Zips at Cub Cadet Field on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015.

Women’s soccer to play two-game homestand

Dan Armelli
September 30, 2015
Briana Bartolone, senior, steals the ball away in the game against the Akron Zips at Cub Cadet Field on Friday Sept 25, 2015.

Kent women’s soccer wins Wagon Wheel

Dan Armelli
September 27, 2015
Junior Abbie Lawson kicks the ball from outside the box during a game against Cleveland State University on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015.

Soccer team faces rival Akron

Dan Armelli
September 23, 2015

Golden goal gets Golden Flashes soccer past Eastern Kentucky

Dan Armelli
September 20, 2015
Freshman defender from the Flashes Paige Culver kicks the ball in a game against CSU on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015.

Kent State soccer not overlooking EKU

Dan Armelli
September 16, 2015
The Browns Backers, a local non-profit organization centered around the Browns franchise, open up the NFL season at Water Street Tavern on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015

Kent Browns Backers move into Water Street Tavern

Dan Armelli
September 15, 2015
Junior forward Jenna Hellstrom pushes the ball up feild against CSU on Sunday Sept. 13, 2015.

Kent State soccer team wins weekend matchups

Dan Armelli
September 13, 2015
Junior Forward Jenna Hellstrom battles a player from the University of Louisville at Zoeller Field on Friday, August 28, 2015. The Flashes ended the game in a tie 2-2.

Kent’s soccer team struggles with injuries

Dan Armelli
September 9, 2015
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