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OPINION: The necessary evil of technology

Henry Palattella October 22, 2018

As I inch closer to graduation, I naturally find myself thinking more about my future once I leave the land of the black squirrels.I know I want to go into either sports or feature writing — preferably...

Kent runing back Justin Rankin rushes during first half of the Flashes matchup against Akron on Oct. 20, 2018. The Flashes lost in overtime, 24-23.

Extra Points: On an actual extra point, a Wagon Wheel and Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Palattella October 20, 2018

1.     At first, it was euphoria.2.     Woody Barrett found Justin Rankin over the middle, who, after a broken tackle, found the end zone. Rankin pointed to a camera in celebration, before being...

Kent State's Antwan Dixon attempts a stiff-arm during the second half of the Flashes matchup against Ohio University on Oct. 6, 2018. Kent lost the game, 27-26.

Extra Points: On a long lead, turnovers and searching for a victory

Henry Palattella October 7, 2018

1.     Kent State led for 58 minutes Saturday.2.     They took the lead 10 seconds into the game when Woody Barrett found Isaiah McKoy on a 75-yard touchdown heave. Over the next almost-hour of...

Kent State sophomore safety Elvis Hines exchanges words with Howard’s Mason Jordan after a tackle during the first quarter of their matchup Friday, Sept. 8, 2018. Kent State won, 54-14.

Extra Points: On Justin Rankin, ‘Woody B’ and Elvis Hines’ maturation

Henry Palattella September 8, 2018

1.     It was a game that saw Kent State record 54 points, 511 total yards, seven touchdowns, a field goal and a safety. It was also a game where the Flashes committed 15 penalties, lost three fumbles...

Kent State coach Sean Lewis comforts quarterback Woody Barrett as he walks off the field after he was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct during a a touchdown celebration in Kent State’s game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost, 31-24.

Extra Points: On driving the car, a comeback bigger than football and competency

Henry Palattella September 1, 2018

1.     Minutes after Kent State’s 31-24 loss to Illinois Saturday, Sean Lewis had some business to take care of before his post-game press conference. Lewis’ attention was fixated on a moth on...

Flashes quarterback Woody Barrett drops back for a pass during a drill before Kent State's spring game on April 14, 2018. Barrett is entrenched in a three-way quarterback battle heading into the team's season opener at Illinois. 

Extra Points: On a new season, the quarterback with the keys to the car and the Illini

Henry Palattella August 29, 2018

1. First off, I’d like to welcome you to Extra Points. The Kent State football team is in an interesting place this year in that the buzz and optimism surrounding the team is at the highest it’s been...

Memorials displayed as a part of “Sandy’s Scrapbook,” a memorial dedicated to Sandy Scheuer.

May 4 Visitors Center displays new exhibit

Henry Palattella August 26, 2018

This fall, upward of 170 First Year Experience classes will visit the May 4 Visitors Center as part of their curriculum. It’s there that many of them will get their first true taste of the history of...

Kent v. Bonaventure 3

Henry Palattella August 19, 2018

Kent State junior defender Yasmine Hall dribbles past a St. Bonaventure defender during the second half of their matchup on Aug. 19, 2018. The Flashes beat the Bonnies 2-1. YASMINE HALL 

A banner used on Facebook to promote an open-carry rally hosted by Kaitlin Bennett, a Kent State alumna known for her graduation photo with an AR-10.

Kaitlin Bennett to host September open-carry rally on campus

Henry Palattella August 13, 2018

Kaitlin Bennett, whose Kent State graduation photo with an AR-10 slung across her back went viral, will return to campus in September as the host of an open-carry rally.The protest was announced via a...

Christopher Darling, an assistant professor of visual communication design at Kent State, died unexpectedly this weekend. 

Kent State VCD professor dies unexpectedly

Henry Palattella June 19, 2018

Update: Darling's funeral service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights on Friday. A viewing will be held at noon with a service at 1:30 p.m., and will be followed by a burial...

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Opinion: Regardless of decision, Cleveland is forever in LeBron’s debt

Henry Palattella June 11, 2018

LeBron James doesn’t owe the city of Cleveland anything.Now, I realize this statement may seem raw, as it’s coming only a few days after the Golden State Warriors drove a stake into the hearts of Cavs’...

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KSU alumna’s graduation photos spark national discussion

Henry Palattella May 17, 2018

When former Kent State student Kaitlin Bennett helped organize an open-carry demonstration at Risman Plaza on April 27, she said that she did so in the hopes of starting a dialogue about gun control.Bennett...

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