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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Kent State University President Beverly Warren and Kent State alumnus and current New England Patriots player Julian Edelman get ready to start the Kent State Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. Edelman returned to his alma mater to take part in the Homecoming parade as Grand Marshal. 

Super Bowl MVP Edelman to walk at graduation

Henry Palattella
May 9, 2019
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REFLECTION: Learning it all again

Cameron Gorman
May 2, 2019
Maddie Camp

Profiles: The voices of the May 4th Task Force members

Henry Palattella
May 1, 2019
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REFLECTION: A life in boxes

Cameron Gorman
April 28, 2019
UCLA’s Darren Collison, left, and Russell Westbrook celebrate their 77-67 overtime win over Stanford in Los Angeles Thursday, March 6, 2008. Kevork Djansezian / AP Photo

MVP, 8-time all star, almost Golden Flash

Henry Palattella
April 24, 2019
Trash is dumped into the Countywide Recycling and Disposal Facility in East Sparta on April 5, 2019.

Tracking our trash

Henry Palattella
April 21, 2019
Peter Finley, a co-founder of Lucci’s Place in Kent. He’s the mastermind behind all the recipes used for the pizza at Lucci’s. 

Best Pizza

Henry Palattella
April 17, 2019
Ed Bzomowski fills the marquee outside The Kent Stage. Bzomowski has been a volunteer with The Kent Stage for 11 years. “I do this in all kinds of weather,” Bzomowski said, but he prefers the spring weather. 

Best place to hear local bands/music

Henry Palattella
April 17, 2019
Two opposing bowling leagues duke it out at Kent Lanes Tuesday, April 19, 2016. FILE.

Best Place for the Under-21 Crowd

Henry Palattella
April 17, 2019
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PERSPECTIVE: Keep your eyes peeled

Cameron Gorman
April 14, 2019
Kent State informs students in line for the closing portion of Flashfest 2019 that Soulja Boy will be unable to perform. Thursday, April 11, 2019.

Soulja Boy’s absence surprise to USG

Henry Palattella
April 12, 2019
Young Thug performed in front of a light show in the MACC at FlashFest on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

Young Thug excites MAC Center with electric FlashFest performance

Henry Palattella
April 12, 2019
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OPINION: Portland and the importance of public transportation

Cameron Gorman
April 7, 2019
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OPINION: Backlash over Dolan’s comments justified

Henry Palattella
March 31, 2019
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REFLECTION: We were there

Cameron Gorman
March 31, 2019
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OPINION: Here comes the sun

Cameron Gorman
March 17, 2019
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OPINION: Living ‘rent free

Cameron Gorman
March 10, 2019
Jaylin Walker speaks with associate head coach Eric Haut during the second half of Kent State's matchup against Northern Illinois on Jan. 19. The Flashes won, 78-68.

Walker’s absence complicates senior day win over Zips

Henry Palattella
March 9, 2019
Kent State men's golf coach Herb Page speaks at the press conference announcing his retirement on March 7, 2019.

Men’s golf coach Herb Page to retire at end of 2018-2019 season.

Henry Palattella
March 7, 2019
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OPINION: We can’t rest on our (river’s) laurels

Cameron Gorman
March 3, 2019
Kent State's Antonio Williams winds up to dunk over Ohio's Antonio Cowart Jr. in the first half of their game on Feb. 26. The Flashes won, 78-73.

Three takeaways from Kent State’s win over Ohio

Henry Palattella
February 26, 2019
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OPINION: Let’s talk about death, baby! (and eco burials)

Cameron Gorman
February 25, 2019
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OPINION: Listening isn’t about having the answers

Cameron Gorman
February 17, 2019
Kent State's Anthony Roberts takes the ball past Eastern Michigan's defense on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. He scored eight points.

Four takeaways from Kent State’s win over Eastern Michigan

Henry Palattella
February 17, 2019
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OPINION: Love in the time of PrEP

Cameron Gorman
February 13, 2019
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OPINON: The AAF is exactly what the NFL needs

Henry Palattella
February 10, 2019
Jalen Avery after an ankle injury in the last five minutes of the game. He was walked off the court but returned to the bench a few moments later.

Four takeaways from Kent State’s loss to Akron

Henry Palattella
February 9, 2019
Anthony Roberts leads the Flashes in a fast break during the first half against Miami University on Feb. 5. 

Four takeaways from Kent State’s narrow win over Miami (OH)

Henry Palattella
February 5, 2019
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OPINION: The turning of a Valentine’s Day hater

Cameron Gorman
February 3, 2019
Jalen Avery brings the ball up the court during the first half of the Flashes matchup against Buffalo on Jan. 25. The Flashes lost, 88-79.

Men’s basketball game postponed to Thursday

Henry Palattella
January 28, 2019
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REFLECTION: Save it for a snowy day

Cameron Gorman
January 27, 2019
Senior Philip Whittington pushes past a defender during the first half of the Flashes matchup against Buffalo on Jan. 25. Kent State lost, 88-79.

Five takeaways from Kent State’s loss to No. 14 Buffalo

Henry Palattella
January 25, 2019
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REFLECTION: Scars healed, but not gone

Cameron Gorman
January 23, 2019
Kent State's Anthony Roberts (15) celebrates with Akiean Frederick (3) and Troy Simmons after defeating Toledo 87-85 in overtime, Tuesday at the M.A.C. Center.

Walker propels Flashes back from the dead in comeback win

Henry Palattella
January 22, 2019

KSu v. NIU 6

Henry Palattella
January 21, 2019
Sophomore Tim Rooney grapples with a Central Michigan wrestler during his match Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. The Flashes won with a 21-13 upset over the Chippewas, who entered the match ranked second in the Mid-American Conference. 

The Kent Stater’s winter sports preview:

Henry Palattella
January 14, 2019
Sophomore Tim Rooney grapples with a Central Michigan wrestler during his match Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. The Flashes won with a 21-13 upset over the Chippewas, who entered the match ranked second in the Mid-American Conference. 

McNalley, Rooney highlight final stretch of regular season

Henry Palattella
January 13, 2019
Kent State's Sarah Lippowitsch goes through her beam routine as her team looks on during the Flashes' 195.625-195.400 win over Bowling Green on March 9, 2018, at the M.A.C. Center.

Young gymnastics team looks to senior leaders

Henry Palattella
January 13, 2019
Kent State sophomore guard Megan Carter dribbles during the Flashes' 80-76 overtime win against Toledo on March 5, 2018. Carter scored a game-high 24 points off the bench to lead the Flashes to a first-round Mid-American Conference tournament victory.

Women’s basketball hopes to build on strong conference start

Henry Palattella
January 13, 2019
Kent State junior guard C.J. Williamson attempts a dunk during the Flashes' game against Shawnee State on Nov. 13, 2018. Kent State won the game, 90-69.

Flashes look to jump-start season in tightly contested Mid-American Conference

Henry Palattella
January 13, 2019

OPINION: To ally without flattening

Cameron Gorman
January 10, 2019
Freshman guard Hannah Young dribbles during the first half of Kent State's matchup against NIU on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2018. Kent State won, 87-78. 

Poole’s career-high leads Flashes to statement win against NIU

Henry Palattella
January 9, 2019
Kent State freshman guard Asiah Dingle dribbles down the court during a game against Oakland University Nov. 18, 2018. Kent State won the game 75-65.

Gutsy defensive effort leads Flashes to win over NJIT

Henry Palattella
December 21, 2018
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OPINION: The burning underground

Cameron Gorman
December 20, 2018

Holiday Gift Guide: Treno Ristorante

Henry Palattella
December 5, 2018
Venice Cafe's Green Tea cocktail

Holiday Gift Guide: Venice Cafe

Henry Palattella
December 5, 2018
A bottle of Franklin Hotel Bar's Knob Creek Single Barrel

Hotel Gift Guide: Franklin Hotel Bar

Henry Palattella
December 5, 2018
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ANALYSIS: CFP committee gets it right with Ohio State playoff omission

Henry Palattella
December 2, 2018

OPINION: Five ways to stay on the good side of the Robopocalypse

Cameron Gorman
December 2, 2018
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OPINION: All tears in moderation

Cameron Gorman
November 26, 2018
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OPINION: Practical Magic

Cameron Gorman
November 18, 2018
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EDITORIAL: Kent State’s next presidential search needs to be open

Henry Palattella
November 14, 2018
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OPINION: Don’t forget Thanksgiving

Cameron Gorman
November 12, 2018
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FBI serves warrant at College Towers

Henry Palattella
November 8, 2018
Kent State Students line up at the polls on November 6, 2018 for the midway elections at the Kent State Wellness Center.

Ohio GOP sweeps top statewide offices

Henry Palattella
November 6, 2018
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OPINION: A deer in the headlights

Cameron Gorman
November 5, 2018
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GHOST STORY: Very superstitious

Cameron Gorman
October 29, 2018
Bev retire

KSU president Warren announces she will step down

Henry Palattella
October 23, 2018
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PERSPECTIVE: Don’t let past fears “haunt” you

Cameron Gorman
October 22, 2018
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OPINION: The necessary evil of technology

Henry Palattella
October 21, 2018
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
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OPINION: To meat or not to meat

Cameron Gorman
October 14, 2018
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OPINION: Gritty is what we deserve

Cameron Gorman
October 8, 2018
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
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OPINION: It’s never too late to learn

Cameron Gorman
October 2, 2018
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OPINION: You don’t have to be an expert

Cameron Gorman
September 24, 2018
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OPINION: Don’t forget the recipes

Cameron Gorman
September 17, 2018
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OPINION: Social Media and the Minefield

Cameron Gorman
September 9, 2018
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
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OPINION: Why I’m open about my mental health at work

Cameron Gorman
September 3, 2018
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
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
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OPINION: 23and… me?

Cameron Gorman
August 29, 2018
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
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Opinion: The (changing) age of maturity

Cameron Gorman
August 25, 2018

Kent v. Bonaventure 3

Henry Palattella
August 19, 2018
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Opinion: On leaving New York

Cameron Gorman
August 13, 2018
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
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Opinion: The bittersweet beauty of packing up

Cameron Gorman
August 8, 2018
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Opinion: Five fun things to do on your first week back

Cameron Gorman
August 6, 2018
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Opinion: Bursting the bubble(s)

Cameron Gorman
August 1, 2018
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Opinion: Clean your heart like you’d clean a room

Cameron Gorman
July 30, 2018
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Opinion: Admire, don’t worship

Cameron Gorman
July 24, 2018
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Opinion: After the Helsinki summit, we can be sure that… Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson are in love

Cameron Gorman
July 18, 2018
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Opinion: The Joy of Bad Movies

Cameron Gorman
July 17, 2018
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Opinion: Let’s remember that HIV is still here

Cameron Gorman
July 14, 2018
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Opinion: A message from your next, brand new local Starbucks

Cameron Gorman
July 5, 2018
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Opinion: Cyber beauty

Cameron Gorman
July 2, 2018
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Opinion: You Were Wrong

Cameron Gorman
June 28, 2018
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Opinion: The power of a hope chest

Cameron Gorman
June 28, 2018
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Opinion: In a perfect world

Cameron Gorman
June 24, 2018
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Opinion: No summer camp I have seen

Cameron Gorman
June 20, 2018
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
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Opinion: Getting rid of the s-word

Cameron Gorman
June 15, 2018
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Opinion: Write about yourself

Cameron Gorman
June 14, 2018
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Opinion: Regardless of decision, Cleveland is forever in LeBron’s debt

Henry Palattella
June 11, 2018
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Opinion: Echo chambers get you nowhere

Cameron Gorman
June 9, 2018
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Opinion: Van Gogh in a Starbucks

Cameron Gorman
June 7, 2018
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Opinion: Vanishing Kent

Cameron Gorman
June 6, 2018
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Opinion: Good Bakers, Bad Bakers

Cameron Gorman
June 1, 2018
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