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Kent State senior forward McKenna Stephens goes for the layup against the University at Buffalo at the M.A.C. Center on Mar. 4, 2017.

Flashes beat Buffalo, secure three seed in MAC Tournament

Henry Palattella March 4, 2017

When the Kent State women’s basketball team lost to the University at Buffalo last month, the Flashes' chances of securing a first round-bye to the MAC tournament looked to be in jeopardy.The Flashes...

Thomas Euclide, associate vice president of Facilities, Planning and Operations, addresses the Board regarding campus food choices for next school year at Rockwell Hall on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

Board of Trustees approves new dining vendor

Henry Palattella March 2, 2017

The Kent State Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to approve Aramark LLC as its new dining supplier.The meeting — which was held in the library at Rockwell Hall — opened with statements from Kent State...

Alexa Golden, Sophomore point guard dribbles past the University of Miami defense in a game at the M.A.C. Center on Feb. 1, 2017. The Golden Flashes won 84 to 66.

Worst to first: Flashes beat RedHawks, clinch MAC East title

Henry Palattella March 1, 2017

In the waning seconds of Kent State’s Wednesday night matchup against Miami University (OH), the Flashes’ bench looked as relaxed as it had all season.Senior forward Chelsi Watson sat on the ground,...

Kent State senior forward Chelsi Watson of the women's basketball team comes down with the offensive rebound against The University of Akron Zips at the James A. Rhodes Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.

Opinion: Women’s basketball deserves your attention

Henry Palattella March 1, 2017

This weekend will be the end of an era for Kent State women’s basketball.Saturday will be the final home game for the five seniors on the team’s roster. Coming into the season, their tenures on the...

Four Flashes capture titles in MAC Championship

Henry Palattella February 26, 2017

Kent State Track & Field was in action this past weekend at the MAC championship in Ypsilanti, Michigan on the campus of Eastern Michigan this weekend. The weekend proved to be a fruitful one for some...

Kent State junior forward Jordan Korinek attempts a layup against The University of Akron at he M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Kent State won, 73-69.

Lurken leads Flashes to victory, Wagon Wheel sweep

Henry Palattella February 25, 2017

With 2:16 left in the second quarter of Kent State’s Saturday matchup against The University of Akron, senior Larissa Lurken made a three-pointer.That in itself is not out of the ordinary, as Lurken...

Redshirt freshman guard Megan Carter drives to the basket against Fort Wayne Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 in the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes won 66-55.

Flashes beat Bowling Green, extend MAC East lead

Henry Palattella February 22, 2017

The Kent State women’s basketball team (16-11, 10-5 Mid-American Conference) outscored Bowling Green State University (7-20, 3-12 Mid-American Conference) in the second half of Wednesday's game en route...

Kent State senior forward Chelsi Watson of the women's basketball team comes down with the offensive rebound against The University of Akron Zips at the James A. Rhodes Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.

Flashes head to Bowling Green with division lead on the line

Henry Palattella February 21, 2017

On Jan. 28th, the women’s basketball team used a redshirt freshman guard Megan Carter game-winner to sneak by Bowling Green State University 80-78.The win not only kept them afloat in the race for second...

A tree in downtown Kent, Ohio shows its vibrant autumn colors on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015.

Kent State named Tree Campus for ninth straight year

Henry Palattella February 19, 2017

Kent State has once again been recognized for its foliage:  the university was recently named a Tree Campus USA school for the ninth straight year.The program — which was created in 2008 — honors...

Senior forward McKenna Stephens of the Kent State women's basketball team shoots the ball during a game against Robert Morris University game at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.

Flashes first in MAC East after victory over Bobcats

Henry Palattella February 18, 2017

With three minutes left in the first quarter of their first-place battle against Ohio University on Saturday, Kent State women's basketball coach Todd Starkey was stuck between a rock and a hard place.Seniors...

Kent State's head coach Todd Starkey and senior guard Larissa Larken pose for photos on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 after Larken was honored for scoring her 1,000th career point in the previous game.

Starkey, Flashes embracing opportunity

Henry Palattella February 15, 2017

On April 19, 2016, Todd Starkey was hired as the head coach of the Kent State women’s basketball team after spending the past two seasons as an assistant at the University of Indiana.Starkey inherited...

Students invited to attend dean of students finalists open forum

Henry Palattella February 14, 2017

The Division of Student Affairs announced via email to the student body on Tuesday that they will be holding an open forum with the three candidates for dean of students. The forums will be this week...

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