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Kramer Ball Fields in Kent remain inaccessible after construction of a new bridge was delayed in 2011 after the discovery of endangered mussels living under the bridge. Construction is expected to resume in August 2013 and completed by the 2014 baseball season in April. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Kids still waiting to play ball at Kramer Fields

Grant Engle March 5, 2013

The Kent Parks and Recreation department has been forced to use some “creative” solutions when it comes to scheduling games for its baseball and softball leagues the last two years.In 2011, the Ohio...

Men’s basketball routs Miami for third straight win

Tim Dorst March 2, 2013

With many teams in the Mid-American Conference still competing for the coveted fourth seed in the MAC Tournament, Kent State needs to earn some key wins with only a handful of games remaining on the regular...

Senior guard Randal Holt dribbles around a defender at Wednesday's game against Buffalo University in the MACC. The flashes won 83-81 in overtime. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

Men’s basketball looks to continue win streak

Tim Dorst March 1, 2013

With its 83-81 overtime win over Buffalo Wednesday, Kent State moved into a three-way tie for third place in the Mid-American Conference East Division with a coveted fourth seed in the MAC tournament still...

The Kent State men's basketball team celebrates with Chris Evans after he made the winning basket in overtime against Buffalo on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The final score was 83-81. Photo by Jenna Watson.

Evans banks in game winner as men’s basketball tops Bulls in overtime

Tim Dorst February 28, 2013

Kent State was tied 81-81 in overtime against Buffalo Wednesday night in the M.A.C. Center with 19 seconds to go. After a missed free throw by Buffalo guard Tony Watson, senior forward Chris Evans pulled...

Sophomore guard Eric Gaines guards junior guard Tony Watson on Feb. 14, 2012 The Flashes defeated the Bulls 76 to 71. Photo by Adrianne Bastas.

Men’s basketball continues conference play with home game against Buffalo

Tim Dorst February 27, 2013

With only a handful of Mid-American Conference games left on the schedule, the men’s basketball team moves into the final stretch leading up to the beginning of the MAC Tournament in March. Kent State...

Photo Courtesy of KSU Athletic Department.

Football player accused of assault and damaging property

Grant Engle February 27, 2013

A Kent State football player has been accused of misdemeanor assault and knowingly causing property damage.Senior linebacker C.J. Steward was arrested Feb. 15 after Shane Riley and Morgan Lepore — two...

Senior guard Randal Holt dribbles the ball on Feb. 13. Kent State won against Miami 87-70. Photo by CHLOE HACKATHORN.

Through injury and challenges, Holt makes his presence felt on the court

Tim Dorst February 25, 2013

In late June 2012, Kent State senior guard Randal Holt discovered he had a torn meniscus in his left knee after participating in a non-contact game in an open gym. Holt had suffered this type of injury...

Feds say student loan debt exceeds $1 trillion, seeks comments from public

Grant Engle February 24, 2013

The federal government is taking suggestions on how to make student loan payments more affordable for graduates who borrowed money from private lenders.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a government...

Junior guard Bryson Pope dribbles the ball down the court. Kent State wins over Miami University in an 88-70 Wednesday night in the M.A.C Center. Photo by YOLANDA LI.

Men’s basketball tops Loyola in final BracketBuster game

Tim Dorst February 23, 2013

Kent State competed in the final ESPN BracketBuster game in the 11-year history of the event, and the Flashes made the most of their chances in a come-from-behind effort.Kent State (15-12, 5-7 Mid-American...

Junior Melvin Tabb passes the ball at Kent's winning game against Miami Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the M.A.C.C. Center. Photo by Yolanda Li.

Men’s basketball hits road for BracketBuster game against Loyola

Tim Dorst February 22, 2013

After nearly two months of Mid-American Conference games, Kent State will receive a break from conference play.The Flashes will face off against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers at 3 p.m. Saturday...

Photo by Grant Engle.

FitzGerald talks possible second Great Lakes Exposition and other changes

Grant Engle February 20, 2013

When Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald took the stage Tuesday afternoon for the State of the County address, some people may have expected it to be politics as usual.While some politicians use their...

Ohio's Reggie Keely narrowly wins the tip off against Kent State's Mark Henniger at the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio on Saturday, Feb. 16. The Flashes lost to The Bobcats in overtime, 78-75. (Jason E. Chow

Another heartbreaking loss for the men’s basketball against Ohio

Tim Dorst February 18, 2013

Facing a 15-point deficit midway through the second half Saturday against Ohio, the Kent State men’s basketball team appeared it would fall short of avenging its earlier loss to the Bobcats from Jan....

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