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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Photo courtesy of Dillon Lloyd.

Kent State student elected vice chairman of the Ohio College Republican Federation

Matt Lofgren
April 27, 2013

Athletes compete in 11th annual Jock Jams

Matt Lofgren
April 9, 2013
 

USG election turnout declined despite some candidates’ campaigns

Matt Lofgren
March 8, 2013

Vote for USG candidates Tuesday

Matt Lofgren
March 4, 2013

College Democrats train students to petition for a cause

Matt Lofgren
March 1, 2013
Various candidates running for positions in Undergraduate Student Government answer questions during the public election forum on Thursday, Feb. 28. Erik Clarke is running against Amish Patel for the position of Executive Director. Photo by Melanie Nesteruk.

Executive director candidates discuss platforms at USG forum

Matt Lofgren
March 1, 2013

USG to host public forum before 2013 elections

Matt Lofgren
February 27, 2013

College Democrats abstain from endorsing USG candidates

Matt Lofgren
February 17, 2013

Students prepare for President’s State of the Union Address

Matt Lofgren
February 12, 2013

USG discusses candidates and future events

Matt Lofgren
February 7, 2013

USG discusses candidates and future events

Matt Lofgren
February 7, 2013

USG hopefuls begin 2013 campaign

Matt Lofgren
February 7, 2013

USG looking for election candidates

Matt Lofgren
January 30, 2013
Phil Ouellette, 54, of Westerville speaks with an Ohio State Highway Patrol officer on the steps of the Ohio Statehouse in downtown Columbus during the Guns Across America rally Saturday, Jan.19. Ouellette, a gun owner himself, came out to support his 2nd amendment rights. "Until something bad happens to you or someone you know, it’s hard to take [gun rights] that seriously," he said. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Gun debate sparks conversations on campus

Matt Lofgren
January 24, 2013

USG meets for first time in 2013, discusses Ohio General Assembly

Matt Lofgren
January 24, 2013

Students speak out about Palestine-Israel conflict

Matt Lofgren
November 21, 2012
Photo courtesy of NEOMED

NEOMED update: improvements underway at Kent State Medical partner

Matt Lofgren
November 19, 2012
Molly Knight, 21, junior, political science. "I am pro Obamacare because I love the idea that we can stay on our parents' health insurance plan until we're 26. A lot of my siblings are paying back student loans and graduating, it puts less pressure on you to find a job immediately after graduating."

Health care 2012: Political science expert and students weigh in

Matt Lofgren
November 5, 2012
Frederick Brenner, a famous French photographer, has a private dinner in the Kent State Hillel on Oct. 29 before speaking to an audience in the KIVA about his experiences of documenting Jewish identity after the Holocaust. Photo by Jacob Byk.

Photographer shares gallery of exiled Jews

Matt Lofgren
October 29, 2012

Student group raising breast cancer awareness all month long

Matt Lofgren
October 25, 2012

Forensic psychologist visits KSU medical fraternity

Matt Lofgren
September 26, 2012
Rabbi Avi Winokur of Society Hill Synagogue, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is framed through glass at the back of the sanctuary, Monday, September 16, 2002, during the celebration of Yom Kippur, which began at sunset on Sunday and ends at sundown on Monday. Photo courtesy of MCT Campus

President Lester Lefton among those celebrating Yom Kippur

Matt Lofgren
September 25, 2012

Religious protest draws crowd in Risman Plaza

Matt Lofgren
September 19, 2012

Religious protest draws crowd in Risman Plaza

Matt Lofgren
September 18, 2012

H2O Christian church group kicks off semester

Matt Lofgren
August 29, 2012
Senior Brian Winters, junior Roosevelt Nix and head football coach Darrell Hazell answered questions during a live-streaming interview for ESPN3, during the MAC Football Media Day on Tuesday, July 24. The media day was held in Detroit at Ford Field where Kent State, as well as 12 other colleges, was represented. Photo by Jenna Watson.

Winters, Nix represent KSU at MAC Media Day

Matt Lofgren
July 24, 2012

Kent State community celebrates a Night of Champions

Matt Lofgren
June 28, 2012
“I’m very proud of him,” said Mari Sutton, mother of T.J. Sutton, as she hugs her son holding back the tears after the Flashes' second and final loss at the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., Thursday, June 21. Photo by Philip Botta.

Flashes’ run ends in College World Series

Matt Lofgren
June 20, 2012
Members of the Kent State University baseball team play invisible baseball during the rain delay at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, June 20. The game was later canceled due to thunderstorms that would continue for most of the night. Photo by Philip Botta.

Kent State v. South Carolina postponed due to rain

Matt Lofgren
June 20, 2012

SEC dubbed golden child of college sports

Matt Lofgren
June 19, 2012

Flashes survive Florida and continue in College World Series

Matt Lofgren
June 19, 2012

Flashes family coming to grips with the loss of one of their own

Matt Lofgren
June 19, 2012
Right fielder T.J. Sutton stands proudly after catching the last ball of the game securing the Flashes first victory over Florida, 5-4, in the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 18 at TD Ameritrade Park. . Photo by Philip Botta.

Flashes hold off Gators, stay alive in College World Series

Matt Lofgren
June 18, 2012
Marion Brenneman was the designated hitter for the Golden Flashes in 1954. Brenny, as many people call him, came to Omaha to support his old baseball team in the College World Series. . Photo by Philip Botta.

Alumni cheer on Flashes in Omaha

Matt Lofgren
June 18, 2012

Flashes prepare to face off against Gators

Matt Lofgren
June 16, 2012
Members of the Kent State University baseball team watch an instant replay of a contested call during the College World Series June 16 in Omaha, Neb. The Flashes lost their first game against Arkansas. Photo by Philip Botta.

Flashes drop first game in Omaha 8-1

Matt Lofgren
June 16, 2012

Schoonover Stadium to get facelift for next season

Matt Lofgren
June 16, 2012
Members of the Kent State University Baseball team arrive at their hotel after practicing at an indoor batting cage because of the rain-storms blanketing the Omaha, Nebraska region Friday, June 15. Photo by Philip Botta.

Flashes ready for the challenge in College World Series

Matt Lofgren
June 15, 2012

Anzevino and Kitchen signed by Ravens

Matt Lofgren
April 28, 2012
Kent State wide receiver Sam Kirkland trains in the Fieldhouse on April 23. NFL scouts are currently looking at Kirkland for next season. Photo by Brian Smith.

Flashes’ former standout on path to the NFL Draft

Matt Lofgren
April 25, 2012
Senior kicker April Goss practiced kicking for the Golden Flashes on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

Meet April Goss, Kent State’s first female football player

Matt Lofgren
April 19, 2012

Kent State basketball getting back on track

Matt Lofgren
April 19, 2012
Defensive lineman Roosevelt Nix takes a break from a preseason practice on August 12, 2011. Nix was also the first freshman ever to be named as the MAC Defensive Player of the Year. File photo by Philip Botta.

Flashes get ready for intersquad scrimmage

Matt Lofgren
April 19, 2012
The Flashes had a white vs. blue jersey scrimmage on April 5. Photo by Jenna Watson.

KSU football spring practice update

Matt Lofgren
April 17, 2012
Anzevino.

Flashes football player looking toward playing professionally

Matt Lofgren
April 15, 2012

Hazell talks strengths, struggles of spring game

Matt Lofgren
April 15, 2012

Flashes football prepare for spring game

Matt Lofgren
April 10, 2012
Junior wide receiver Tyshon Goode ran in the extra point for the Flashes after they scored a touchdown that put them in lead during their game against the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Saturday, Nov. 19. The Flahses took their fourth consecutive victory with a final. Photo by Jenna Watson.

Goode looking for greatness

Matt Lofgren
April 3, 2012
Freshman running back Anthony Meray blocks a tackle as he runs the ball downfield during the Saturday, Nov. 12 game at Infocision Stadium. The Flashes beat the Zips 35-3. File photo by Matt Hafley.

Flashes’ football looking strong after first week of practice

Matt Lofgren
April 1, 2012
Head coach Bob Lindsay talks to the women's team during a time out at the game against the Miami Redhawks on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Miami defeated Kent State in over time, with a final score of 65-69. Photo by Jenna Watson.

MAC’s winningest coach of 23 years denied contract renewal

Matt Lofgren
March 26, 2012
 

Temple exits Mid-American Conference, headed for Big East

Matt Lofgren
March 8, 2012
Kent State guard Carlton Guyton runs past Akron players during the March 2 game in the MAC center. The Flashes lost the game against Akron 61-55. Photo by Brian Smith.

MAC mania: 2012 all star-team

Matt Lofgren
March 7, 2012
Kent State freshman guard Jamie Hutcheson blocks her opponent while she runs down the court in a game against Bowling Green at the M.A.C. Center Tuesday, February 28. The Flashes lost to the Falcons 91-48. Photo by Monica Maschak.

Women’s basketball season ends at Ohio University

Matt Lofgren
March 5, 2012

Kent State women’s basketball’s season ends against Ohio

Matt Lofgren
March 3, 2012
Freshman guard Itziar Llobet looks to pass against the Miami Redhawks on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Flashes lost in overtime, 69-65. File photo by Jenna Watson.

Women’s basketball bench players determine season’s end

Matt Lofgren
March 2, 2012
Kent State freshman guard Jamie Hutcheson, surrounded by the other team, looks to pass the ball in a game against Bowling Green at the M.A.C. Center Tuesday, February 28. The Flashes lost to the Falcons 91-48. Photo by Monica Maschak.

Women’s basketball: Flashes lose big

Matt Lofgren
February 29, 2012
File photo. Freshman guard Jamie Hutcheson passes against Akron on Feb. 25. The Flashes beat the Zips 77-76. The women's team will play Bowling Green Tuesday the 28 at the MAC Center at 7 p.m. Photo by Phillip Botta.

Women’s basketball prepares for win, must wait to see tournament seeding

Matt Lofgren
February 28, 2012

Women’s basketball turn their losing streak inside out

Matt Lofgren
February 27, 2012
Junior guard Tamzin Barroilhet goes up for two again Akron on Feb. 25. The Flashes beat the Zips 77-76. Photo by Phillip Botta.

Kent State women’s basketball breaks losing streak against Akron

Matt Lofgren
February 26, 2012
Photo courtesy of Matthew Vern Bliss.

ACL tears motivate women’s basketball freshman to excel

Matt Lofgren
February 24, 2012
The Flashes fell to Buffalo 85-72 during the away game on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Photo by Alexa Strudler.

Late turnovers cost Kent State women’s basketball

Matt Lofgren
February 22, 2012
Junior guard Tamzin Barroilhet drove the ball down the court during the Flashes' game against the Miami Redhawks on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Miami won in over time, with a final score of 65-69. Photo by Jenna Watson.

Women’s basketball travels to Buffalo without Beckford

Matt Lofgren
February 21, 2012
Freshman guard Itziar Llobet looks to pass against the Miami Redhawks on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Flashes lost in overtime, 69-65. File photo by Jenna Watson.

KSU women’s basketball falls to Ohio 51-45

Matt Lofgren
February 20, 2012
Junior guard Tamzin Barroilhet drove the ball down the court during the Flashes' game against the Miami Redhawks on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Miami won in over time, with a final score of 65-69. Photo by Jenna Watson.

Flashes’ women’s basketball looks for second road win of season

Matt Lofgren
February 17, 2012

Late turnovers cause Kent State loss to Miami 65-62

Matt Lofgren
February 16, 2012
Sophomore infielder Derek Toadvine bunts the ball during a game against Youngstown State Tuesday, April 12. Toadvine is a three-time first team all conference pick. Photo by Jackie Friedman.

Kent State baseball looks to continue success

Matt Lofgren
February 15, 2012

Women’s basketball look for answers after disappointing streak

Matt Lofgren
February 13, 2012

Women’s basketball struggles to win against Eastern Michigan

Matt Lofgren
February 12, 2012

Slow starts killing Kent State women’s basketball

Matt Lofgren
February 6, 2012

Kent State women’s basketball loses to Toledo

Matt Lofgren
February 5, 2012
Freshmen Women Basketball players Jamie Hutcheson and Josey Hull. Photo by Brian Smith.

Two freshmen leading the point for women’s basketball

Matt Lofgren
February 3, 2012

KSU women’s basketball falls to Ball State 75-56

Matt Lofgren
February 2, 2012
Freshman guard Jamie Hutcheson looks to blockagainst Akron on Jan. 14. The flashes fell to the Zips 68-82. Photo by Brian Smith.

Woman’s basketball: Improved, but searching for consistency

Matt Lofgren
February 1, 2012
The six men who practice with the women’s basketball team: Jeff Trottier, Bill Gould, Mark Gockowski, Martell Brown, Nick Datilio and Kyle Bowen. Photo by Brian Smith.

Six assistants improve KSU women’s basketball

Matt Lofgren
February 1, 2012
Junior guard Tamzin Barroilhet looks to drive against Buffalo on Jan. 19. The Flashes won 85-73.

Winning streak ends in weekend defeat for women’s basketball

Matt Lofgren
January 30, 2012
Photo courtesy of Zolton Cohen.

KSU women’s basketball brings strong shooting to beat Broncos

Matt Lofgren
January 26, 2012
Freshmen Josey Hull and Melanee Stubbs both go after the ball on January 22. The Flashes beat the Chippewas 67 to 64. Photo by Adrianne Bastas.

Woman’s basketball: Princeton offense equivalent to learning a foreign language

Matt Lofgren
January 25, 2012
Beckford. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Diamon Beckford adjusts to a larger stage

Matt Lofgren
January 25, 2012
The Flashes celebrate their victory against Central Michigan on Jan. 22. The Flashes beat the Chippewas 67-64. Photo by Adrianne Bastas.

Kent State woman’s basketball improves to 3-3 in MAC

Matt Lofgren
January 23, 2012
Junior center Leslie Schaefer, celebrates with the rest of the team over their victory against Buffalo on Thursday, Jan. 19. The Flashes won 85-73. Photo by Emily Martin.

Kent State basketball offense topples Buffalo 85-73

Matt Lofgren
January 20, 2012
Itziar Llobet. Photo by Phil Botta.

Spanish basketball standout’s transition to Flashes

Matt Lofgren
January 18, 2012
Kent foward Melanee Stubbs cuts her way through the Akron court during Saturday's game. Photo by Brian Smith.

Women’s basketball loses late to Akron

Matt Lofgren
January 17, 2012

Kent State women’s basketball falls to late Akron comeback

Matt Lofgren
January 14, 2012
The Flashes fell to Buffalo 85-72 during the away game on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Photo by Alexa Strudler.

Wagon Wheel Challenge adds importance to Kent State women’s basketball game

Matt Lofgren
January 13, 2012

Flashes women’s basketball falls to Redhawks

Matt Lofgren
January 12, 2012
Junior guard Trisha Krewson looks to pass the ball on Friday, Nov. 18, against Morehead State. The Flashes beat the Eagles 65-64 in their home opener. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Women’s basketball losing streak ends in conference opener

Matt Lofgren
January 9, 2012

Kent State women’s basketball drops its 8th straight

Matt Lofgren
January 8, 2012
Junior guard Trisha Krewson looks to pass the ball on Friday, Nov. 18, against Morehead State. The Flashes beat the Eagles 65-64 in their home opener. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Bucknell transfer taking charge of young women’s basketball line up

Matt Lofgren
December 9, 2011
Freshamn guard Jamie Hutcheson carries the ball down court on Friday, Nov. 18 against Morehead State. The Flashes beat the Eagles 65-64 in their home opener. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Women’s basketball drop fourth-straight as struggles continue

Matt Lofgren
December 7, 2011

Soccer team’s season ends in conference tournament opener

Matt Lofgren
October 30, 2011
Kent State forward Megan Repas kicked the ball for the winning goal in the last seconds of the game against Ohio University on Oct. 23. The Flashes beat the Bobcats 1-0. Photo by Monica Maschak.

Flashes soccer falls to Bulls in playoffs preview

Matt Lofgren
October 27, 2011
Freshman defense Morgan Mah tries to take possession of the ball against Ball State last season. File photo by Jessica Yanesh.

Repas continues strong play for Flashes

Matt Lofgren
October 16, 2011
Junior midfielder Megan Repas battles Bowling Green defender Alyssa Carmack for control of the ball on Sunday, Sept. 25. The Flashes beat the Falcons 1-0. Photo by Kristin Bauer.

Repas’ unorthodox style paying dividends for Flashes

Matt Lofgren
October 13, 2011

Late comeback propels KSU soccer past Huskies

Matt Lofgren
October 9, 2011
Jaclyn Dutton, sophomre forward, attacked the goal, and brought the score to 3-1 in favor of Kent. Photo by Sam Verbulecz.

Kent State soccer sets standard for academic success

Matt Lofgren
October 6, 2011

Central Michigan tops Flashes to finish weekend play

Matt Lofgren
October 2, 2011

Flashes goalie helps countries in need through mission trips

Matt Lofgren
September 29, 2011

KSU soccer falls to Miami in MAC opener

Matt Lofgren
September 23, 2011
Kelly Sherwood has logged more than 5,000 minutes on the field. Flashes play Miami Friday at 4 p.m. and Bowling Green Sunday at 1 p.m. Photo courtesy of Kent State Athletics.

Senior goalie ranks second all-time in shutouts for KSU

Matt Lofgren
September 21, 2011

Haugh shines as Flashes walk away with win

Matt Lofgren
September 17, 2011
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