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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Kent State senior, Keegan Gillilan, an exercise science major with a minor in entrepreneurship, shows off his knee brace after his multiple surgeries over the past month. Gillilan was diagnosed with a rare hip condition that caused the need for multiple surgeries, which took him off the rugby field and onto the sidelines.

Rugby player conquers rare hip condition

Kyle Samec
January 19, 2016

Former Professor Passes Away at 65

Kyle Samec
January 18, 2016

Women’s basketball continues to struggle in loss to Western Michigan

Kyle Samec
January 14, 2016
Senior center Kahliq Spicer looks to pass the ball after gathering the offensive rebound during the first half of the Kent State vs Youngstown game on Nov. 14, 2015. The Golden Flashes won 79-70.

Khaliq Spicer: Shock-blocking menace on the court, fun-loving guy off

Kyle Samec
December 9, 2015

Historic run for women’s rugby concludes

Kyle Samec
November 22, 2015

Women’s rugby pushes forward after playoff win

Kyle Samec
November 18, 2015
Freshman guard Jalen Avery passes the ball during the first half of the Kent State vs. Youngstown game on Nov. 14. The Flashes won their home opener 79-70.

Top-ranked freshman fills leadership role early in career

Kyle Samec
November 17, 2015

Women’s rugby wins playoff match versus Michigan

Kyle Samec
November 15, 2015
A Kent State women’s rugby player tries to break through a Central Michigan defenders tackle to score a try during their game at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Kent State went on to win big against Central Michigan with a final score of 81-10.

Women’s rugby to face Michigan in playoffs

Kyle Samec
November 11, 2015
A Kent State womens rugby player tries to break through a Central Michigan defenders tackle to score a try during their game at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Kent state went on to win big against Central Michigan with a final score of 81-10.

Women’s rugby blows out Maryland

Kyle Samec
November 8, 2015
Sophomore Holly Chesnick tries breaking free with the ball during the Kent State women's rugby game against Central Michigan at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Kent state won big against Central Michigan with a final score of 81-10.

Women’s rugby faces Maryland in season finale

Kyle Samec
November 4, 2015
Kent State women's rugby junior Michaela Williams tackles a Devenport player during their 57-0 loss on Saturday, October 31, 2015.

Women’s rugby plays tough, loses to Davenport

Kyle Samec
November 1, 2015
Kent State's Casey Smith tries to break through several Central Michigan defenders during the last Kent State Mens Rugby home game of the season on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Kent State fought hard to tie the match in the second half, but let in two late tries to lose 28-14.

Men’s rugby ends season with a loss

Kyle Samec
November 1, 2015
Sophomore Holly Chesnick tries breaking free with the ball during the Kent State womens rugby game against Central Michigan at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Kent state won big against Central Michigan with a final score of 81-10.

Women’s rugby moves to new conference

Kyle Samec
October 28, 2015
A Kent State men’s rugby player fights for possession of the thrown in ball during their game against Ohio University at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Kent State only scored a single try during the match, losing to Ohio University 30-5.

Men’s rugby looks to gain positive momentum

Kyle Samec
October 28, 2015

Flashes win MAC for third straight season

Kyle Samec
October 25, 2015

Rugby captain succeeds on field and in classroom

Kyle Samec
October 21, 2015
A Kent State women’s rugby player tries to break through a Central Michigan defenders tackle to score a try during their game at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Kent State went on to win big against Central Michigan with a final score of 81-10.

Women’s rugby looks to extend win streak to three

Kyle Samec
October 18, 2015
A Kent State men’s rugby player fights for possession of the thrown in ball during their game against Ohio University at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Kent State only scored a single try during the match, losing to Ohio University 30-5.

Men’s rugby loses in first home game of year

Kyle Samec
October 18, 2015
Ian Brooks on Manchester Field on Oct. 8, 2015.

Ian ‘Stoney’ Brooks: A passion for rugby that goes beyond playing

Kyle Samec
October 18, 2015
The Kent State Women's Rugby Club run around the field outside of Taylor Hall to warm up in the rain on October 7, 2014.

Women’s rugby to extend winning streak to 3

Kyle Samec
October 14, 2015

Men’s rugby earns first win against Ball State

Kyle Samec
October 11, 2015

Men’s rugby plans turnaround against Ball State

Kyle Samec
October 7, 2015

Women’s rugby beats Bowling Green in MAC showdown

Kyle Samec
October 4, 2015

Men’s rugby loses to Bowling Green on the road

Kyle Samec
October 4, 2015

Men’s rugby falls to Bowling Green 78-0

Kyle Samec
October 3, 2015

Women’s rugby to face conference rival

Kyle Samec
September 30, 2015
The Kent State Women's Rugby Club run around the field outside of Taylor Hall to warm up in the rain on October 7, 2014.

Women’s rugby gets first victory of season

Kyle Samec
September 27, 2015
The Kent State Womens Rugby Club Team practice in the rain in front of Taylor hall on September 7, 2014.

Women’s rugby earns first victory of season

Kyle Samec
September 27, 2015

Men’s rugby still looking for first win

Kyle Samec
September 23, 2015
The Kent State Women's Rugby Club run around the field outside of Taylor Hall to warm up in the rain on October 7, 2014.

Women’s rugby looks for third-consecutive MAC title

Kyle Samec
September 23, 2015

Women’s rugby loses season opener

Kyle Samec
September 20, 2015

Men’s rugby loses close contest to Miami University

Kyle Samec
September 20, 2015

Men’s rugby loses in close-call to Miami of Ohio

Kyle Samec
September 20, 2015

Men’s rugby team drops season opener to Western Michigan University

Kyle Samec
September 13, 2015
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