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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater
The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater
All content by Jimmy Miller

Perspectives: Reaching the Reader

Jimmy Miller
May 2, 2017
Jimmy Miller, Editor in Chief of The Kent Stater

The Silent Struggle: Editor’s Note

Jimmy Miller
April 30, 2017

Track teams lace up for Northeast Ohio Quad

Jimmy Miller
April 16, 2017

Brantley, Indians win home opener in extra innings

Jimmy Miller
April 11, 2017

Five campus buildings without water

Jimmy Miller
March 16, 2017
101716 Heroin stats

Drug overdose deaths in state, local counties rising

Jimmy Miller
October 16, 2016

Editor’s Note: Nothing’s changed

Jimmy Miller
October 16, 2016
Fifth-year senior Colin Reardon answers questions from reporters about his switch from quarterback to wide receiver at the Kent State football team’s media day at Dix Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016.

Reardon adjusts to new role in senior season

Jimmy Miller
August 31, 2016
Jimmy Miller is a journalism major and managing editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at jmill231@kent.edu

Opinion: The Huskies are great for basketball

Jimmy Miller
March 27, 2016
Jimmy Miller is a journalism major and managing editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at jmill231@kent.edu

Opinion: Sharapova’s eligibility in question, but not her integrity

Jimmy Miller
March 8, 2016
Jimmy Miller is a journalism major and managing editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at jmill231@kent.edu

Opinion: Miami University’s Greek life situation is ugly for everyone

Jimmy Miller
February 28, 2016
The Black Squirrel Gift Shop in downtown Kent, Ohio on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

Former Kent State students celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

Jimmy Miller
February 14, 2016

University investigation finds Linder should have reported player’s alleged sexual assault

Jimmy Miller
February 11, 2016
Photo courtesy of Aileen Moore.

Family and friends grieve loss of Delta Gamma alum

Jimmy Miller
January 20, 2016
Photo from Facebook

Kent State alumna killed in hit-and-run

Jimmy Miller
December 28, 2015
Sophomore Kelsey Bittinger digs the ball against Miami University on Friday Sept. 25, 2015.

Volleyball rises to top of conference

Jimmy Miller
November 11, 2015
ROTC vans

Two indicted in ROTC van arson

Jimmy Miller
October 4, 2015
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. 

Patriots’ receiver comes home to Kent State

Jimmy Miller
October 4, 2015
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. 

Julian Edelman returns to Kent State as NFL star, proud alum

Jimmy Miller
October 3, 2015
Jimmy Miller is a journalism major and managing editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at jmill231@kent.edu

Guest Column: Fantasy sports clouding our judgment of what’s important in sports

Jimmy Miller
September 9, 2015

Places that accept FlashCash

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
The Center for Undergraduate Excellence, or CUE, is located off the Esplanade between Lake and Olson halls.

Kent State’s Hidden Treasures

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
Forward Calli Rinicella recieves a pass during the soccer game against the University at Buffalo on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. The Flashes lost, 2-0.

Soccer team looks to avenge MAC quarterfinal loss

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
Sophomore forward Madison Thompson races toward the ball during the MAC championship game against Ohio University on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014. Kent State won the championship, 2-0.

Field hockey pressing conference dominance to next level

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
Fans hold up a Kent Stater issue which reads, "Bash the Bulls! Go Flashes!" at the Kent State men's basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015.

How to be a good KSU fan

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
Kent State's volleyball team cheers each other on during the game against MAC opponent Ohio University on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014.

Young volleyball team to be battle-tested early

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
Senior wide receiver Josh Boyle completes a pass in the end zone, scoring one of the two touchdowns at the game against the University of Massachusetts on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014.

Football program looks for execution, not change in style

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
Jimmy Miller

Opinion: Location doesn’t matter, but your attitude does

Jimmy Miller
August 28, 2015
One of the the Technology Help Desks are located in Tri-Towers.

How to use TechHelp

Jimmy Miller
August 27, 2015
Two bystanders look at the aftermath of a two-car accident on the corner of N. Mantua and Carthage on S.R. 43 on Aug. 21, 2015.

Two people sustain minor injuries in two-car accident

Jimmy Miller
August 21, 2015

Two burglary suspects arrested in Kent following vehicle pursuit

Jimmy Miller
July 3, 2015
Jimmy Miller is a junior journalism major and the managing editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at jmill231@kent.edu. 

Opinion: A change in how Christians approach gay marriage may be needed

Jimmy Miller
June 30, 2015

Opinion: Last chance for the Cavs in Game 6

Jimmy Miller
June 16, 2015

Opinion: Cavaliers face pivotal Game 5

Jimmy Miller
June 14, 2015
Cleveland Cavaliers fans watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Buffalo Wild Wings in downtown Kent on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. The Cavs beat the Warriors 96-91, bringing the series to 2-1 in favor of the Cavs.

In Game 4, Cavs face biggest game in franchise history

Jimmy Miller
June 10, 2015
Photo courtesy of Kent State University

New vice president of institutional advancement seeks solutions to decreasing state funding

Jimmy Miller
May 26, 2015

Jewish Studies Program to celebrate 40 years, honor retired director at dinner

Jimmy Miller
May 15, 2015

Faculty Senate approves new major, changes to student dismissal process, post-secondary education

Jimmy Miller
May 12, 2015
An aerial shot of the May 4 Memorial, with Taylor Hall on the right, and Blanket Hill center.

Rebranding discussion involves campus history, May 4

Jimmy Miller
May 3, 2015
Jimmy Miller is the sports editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at jmill231@kent.edu.

Guest column: Advocating more discussion around suicide

Jimmy Miller
April 19, 2015
The Kent Stater A female involved in an accident on Loop Road is loaded via stretcher into an ambulance and taken to the hospital on Wednesday, April 8, 2015.

Students in recovery after two-car collision on Loop Rd.

Jimmy Miller
April 9, 2015
Kent State junior Zarely Zalewski hits a ball foul, but scores two runs later during Kent State's 12-6 win over Youngstown State at Schoonover Stadium on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. With this week's wins, Kent improves its record to 14-11 as they head into a weekend of games on the road.

Baseball regains footing on offense, secures two wins

Jimmy Miller
April 1, 2015
 Kent State gymnasts cheer as their teammate lands a dismount off the vault during a meet against Central Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015.

Gymnastics wins MAC Championship at M.A.C. Center

Jimmy Miller
March 22, 2015
Gregg Floyd, the vice president for Finance and Administration

Two Kent State vice presidents retiring

Jimmy Miller
March 18, 2015

Kent State dean chosen as next president at Winthrop University

Jimmy Miller
March 13, 2015
Screenshot from TV2 video

Student groups confront President Warren about labor union negotiations

Jimmy Miller
March 11, 2015
Kent State softball outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick steals third base in first game against Toledo in a double-header Friday, April 18, 2014. The Flashes won 13-0 the first game and 1-0 the second game.

Softball proves to be inconsistent winners on opening weekend

Jimmy Miller
February 16, 2015

Guest Columnist: Your friendly neighborhood reboot

Jimmy Miller
February 11, 2015

Briefing on Kent State

Jimmy Miller
February 8, 2015

Gymnastics topple Western Michigan, secures first win

Jimmy Miller
January 25, 2015
Sophomore Milena Fabry competes on the balance beam at the first home meet of the season against Western Michigan on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 in the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes pulled a 194.900-193.325 win over the Broncos.

Gymnastics topples Western Michigan, secures first win

Jimmy Miller
January 24, 2015

Women’s basketball drop road bout to Northern Illinois

Jimmy Miller
January 17, 2015

Utility work shuts down South Lincoln Street lane

Jimmy Miller
January 14, 2015
Buckeye fans Jay Love and Devlin Charlton celebrate as they watch Ohio State score a touchdown in the third quarter of the 2015 National Championship game against Oregon on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. The Buckeyes won the game 42-20.

Buckeyes dominate fourth quarter to secure championship

Jimmy Miller
January 13, 2015
Courtesy of MCT Campus.

Bucks, Ducks and Flashes: How Kent State fared against a national finalist

Jimmy Miller
January 12, 2015
Kent State sophomore forward Marquiez Lawrence goes up for a basket during the MAC opener game against Bowling Green on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. The Flashes lost the game 64-66.

Basketball continues winning, learning over break

Jimmy Miller
January 11, 2015
Women's basketball coach Danielle O'Banion during a game Nov. 6, 2013.

Lymphoma proves just another challenge for Danielle O’Banion

Jimmy Miller
December 4, 2014
Kent State freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger spikes the ball toward a Bowling Green State University player during their final game of the regular season in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Flashes lost to Miami University this weekend, eliminating them from the Mid-American Conference tournament.

Redhawks end Kent State volleyball’s season in MAC quarterfinal

Jimmy Miller
November 23, 2014

Volleyball upsets No. 6 Eastern Michigan

Jimmy Miller
November 21, 2014
Kent State freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger spikes the ball ay Bowling Green University during their final game of the regular season in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Flashes sent their senior class with a 3-1 win over the Falcons and will head to this weekend's MAC Tournament as the No. 7 seed with a 16-13 overall record.

MAC volleyball teams vie for spot in NCAA Tournament

Jimmy Miller
November 19, 2014
Kent State University's freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger spikes the ball at Bowling Green University during their final game of regular season in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Flashes sent of their senior class with a 3-1 win over The Falcons and go into next weekends MAC Tournament as the No. 7 seed with a 16-13 overall record.

Volleyball ends regular season with win over Bowling Green

Jimmy Miller
November 16, 2014

KSU volleyball falters in five sets with Redhawks

Jimmy Miller
November 14, 2014
Kent State's volleyball team cheers each other on during the game against MAC opponent Ohio University on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. The Flashes lost the game, 3-1.

Volleyball prepares to close out regular season in M.A.C. Center

Jimmy Miller
November 12, 2014
Kent State's senior middle blocker Bridget Wilhelm spikes the ball during the game against MAC opponents Ohio University in the M.A.C. Center on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. 

Flashes volleyball clinches MAC tournament spot against rival Akron

Jimmy Miller
November 9, 2014

Volleyball’s offense comes alive in pivotal road match

Jimmy Miller
November 7, 2014
Junior middle blocker Bridget Wilhelm hits the ball around the block during a game against Western Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-1.

Volleyball preps for final regular-season road trip

Jimmy Miller
November 5, 2014
Issue 17

Portage County voters approve longstanding levy, funding for local child care services

Jimmy Miller
November 4, 2014

Flashes volleyball down Chippewas in five sets

Jimmy Miller
November 1, 2014
Freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger from the Flashes blocks the ball against Northern Illinois at the annual 'Dig for the Cure' volleyball match at the MAC Center on October, 24, 2014.

Flashes riding with confidence for rematch bout

Jimmy Miller
October 29, 2014
Two-year-old Kent resident Ramar Richmond, dressed as Spider-Man, plays on the gym floor of the M.A.C. Center during Hoops 'n' Halloween on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014.

Basketball teams host Hoops ‘n’ Halloween at M.A.C. Center for 2nd consecutive year

Jimmy Miller
October 26, 2014
Kent State's junior Kelly Hutchison and senior Liz Reikow jump together to block the ball during a game against Western Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-1.

Volleyball offense sizzles in pair of conference matches at M.A.C. Center

Jimmy Miller
October 26, 2014

Volleyball begins pivotal home stand

Jimmy Miller
October 23, 2014
Kelsey Bittinger, outside hitter, hits the ball against the University at Buffalo to gain a point at the game Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

KSU volleyball splits weekend matches with Toledo, Ball State

Jimmy Miller
October 19, 2014
Runners Thanh Son Nguyen, 33, Phillip Nelson, 51, Paul Organ, 54, and Lauren Weinkauf, 22, bear the rain during the Bowman Cup 5k race Saturday, October 18, 2014.

Running the Bowman Cup 5K despite the rain

Jimmy Miller
October 18, 2014

Bowman Cup 5k goes global for Homecoming race

Jimmy Miller
October 17, 2014
Kent State Senior middle blocker Liz Reikow and senior setter Jenny Buczek block the ball during a game against Morehead State Friday, September 5, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

Volleyball team searches for offensive spark

Jimmy Miller
October 16, 2014

Faculty Senate addresses student evaluations, enrollment numbers

Jimmy Miller
October 13, 2014

Flashes end road trip in three-set loss to Miami University

Jimmy Miller
October 11, 2014

Volleyball drops match to Bowling Green

Jimmy Miller
October 10, 2014

Volleyball seeks first road victory in MAC

Jimmy Miller
October 8, 2014
Kelsey Bittinger, outside hitter, spikes the ball at the game against the University at Buffalo to gain a point Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-0.

Volleyball sweeps Buffalo in dominant fashion

Jimmy Miller
October 4, 2014

KSU volleyball edges Akron in four sets

Jimmy Miller
October 3, 2014
Tinuke Aderemi-Ibitola, outside hitter, hits the ball against Youngstown State University to gain a point at the game Sept. 16, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-2.

Volleyball seeking rebound against backyard rival

Jimmy Miller
October 2, 2014

Kent State volleyball struggles in road loss

Jimmy Miller
September 27, 2014
Senior middle blocker Liz Reikow jumps for return against The University of New Hampshire on September 6, 2014. The Flashes won the game 3-1.

Bobcats outmatch Kent State volleyball with four-set win

Jimmy Miller
September 25, 2014
Kelly Hutchison spikes the ball against Youngstown State University to score a point for Kent State Sept. 16, 2014. The Flash won, 3-2.

Flashes volleyball renews rivalry with conference foe

Jimmy Miller
September 24, 2014

Volleyball falls in three straight matches

Jimmy Miller
September 20, 2014

Volleyball skids into Tiger Invitational

Jimmy Miller
September 19, 2014
Tinuke Aderemi-Ibitola, Outside Hitter, spining the ball against Youngstown State University to get the point for Kent State University on Sept. 16, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-2.

Battered but not beaten: Flashes carry momentum to Tiger Invitational

Jimmy Miller
September 17, 2014
Lauren Engleman, Outside Hitter, spikes the ball against Youngstown State University to gain a point for Kent State Univerisity on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014. The Flashes win (3-2)

Engleman shines as volleyball remains unbeaten in the M.A.C. Center

Jimmy Miller
September 16, 2014

Flashes impress again despite first match loss

Jimmy Miller
September 13, 2014

Volleyball drops first match, returns strong for second

Jimmy Miller
September 12, 2014
Kent State Volleyball

Flashes seek sixth straight win

Jimmy Miller
September 10, 2014

Flashes open M.A.C. Center play with two wins

Jimmy Miller
September 7, 2014
Kelsey Bittinger, outside hitter, spikes the ball earning a point for Kent State at the game against Morehead State University Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

Kent State volleyball ends weekend with three straight victories

Jimmy Miller
September 6, 2014

Flashes prep for home weekend matches

Jimmy Miller
September 3, 2014

Flashes take pair of matches in Charleston

Jimmy Miller
August 30, 2014

Volleyball drops first match in Charleston

Jimmy Miller
August 30, 2014

Volleyball seeks to establish healthy competition

Jimmy Miller
August 27, 2014
President Lester Lefton, after an announcement that the Esplanade would be dedicated to him.

Lefton to join Flashnotes board

Jimmy Miller
May 1, 2014
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