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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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All content by Mckenna Corson

OPINION: COVID-19

Nicholas Hunter
March 16, 2020
Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) in Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Endgame."

REVIEW: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ somehow exceeds expectations

Cameron Hoover
April 27, 2019
Guava Island

REVIEW: ‘Guava Island’ is proof of concept for Donald Glover’s limitless talent

Cameron Hoover
April 24, 2019
Natalie Shampay watches a Pokemon game on Wednesday night at Full Grip Games in Akron.

Kent State’s Pokémon Pro

Nicholas Hunter
April 11, 2019
Jeté Laurence as Ellie in "Pet Sematary."

REVIEW: ‘Pet Sematary’ remake is a frightening, mournful look at a family’s grief

Cameron Hoover
April 10, 2019
Natalie Shampay watches the last round of Pokemon games at Full Grip Games on April 10 2019. She often helps out on Wednesday nights with the livestreamed tournaments hosted at the card shop.

Kent State’s top Pokémon trainer

Nicholas Hunter
April 10, 2019
McKenna Headshot

STORY TIME: I almost killed my cancer-survivor best friend

McKenna Corson
April 7, 2019
Shazam! photo 2

REVIEW: ‘Shazam!’ is DC’s third winner in a row

Cameron Hoover
April 7, 2019
Michael Keaton as V.A. Vandevere, an impresario who runs a menace-filled amusement park, in "Dumbo."

REVIEW: ‘Dumbo’ disappoints with unnecessary, style-less remake

Cameron Hoover
April 2, 2019
Lupita Nyong’o in “Us,” the new horror film from the director Jordan Peele.

REVIEW: Jordan Peele avoids sophomore slump with introspective ‘Us’

Cameron Hoover
March 24, 2019
Cameron Hoover

OPINION: Spielberg is losing the Netflix debate

Cameron Hoover
March 17, 2019
Chloë Grace Moretz and Isabelle Huppert in "Greta."

REVIEW: ‘Greta’ is fun thanks to Moretz and Huppert, but plays it too safe

Cameron Hoover
March 6, 2019
Astrid (America Ferrera) and Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) venture into the dragons’ realm in DreamWorks Animation's “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” directed by Dean DeBlois.

REVIEW: ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ puts stunning cap on DeBlois’ trilogy

Cameron Hoover
February 27, 2019
Jack Lowden and Florence Pugh in "Fighting with My Family."

REVIEW: ‘Fighting with My Family’ is a surprisingly poignant love letter to pro wrestling

Cameron Hoover
February 24, 2019
The replica of an Oscar, photographed during a press event of the film studios Babelsberg in Potsdam (Brandenburg) on ​​23.02.2015 in front of the logo of the studio. The Grand Budapest Hotel was awarded Four Academy Awards on Monday night in Hollywood for Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Make-Up and Best Hairstyles, and Best Film Music.

OPINION: The Oscars will only work when they remember their roots

Cameron Hoover
February 20, 2019
Rosa Salazar stars as Alita in "Alita: Battle Angel."

REVIEW: Dazzling visuals carry ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ through average script

Cameron Hoover
February 17, 2019
Clara Varndell, a sophomore public health major, adjusts her "condom fairy" wings during Condoms on the K Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. The event kicked off Kent Interhall Council's annual Sex Week.

Let’s talk about sex — and how young people might be having less of it

Nicholas Hunter
February 13, 2019
Illustration by Cameron Gorman

No stranger to the sweet life

McKenna Corson
February 13, 2019
Cold War

REVIEW: Oscar-nominated ‘Cold War’ delivers a painfully gorgeous love story

Cameron Hoover
February 10, 2019
Gina Rodriguez stars in "Miss Bala." 

REVIEW: Gina Rodriguez carries mediocre script in ‘Miss Bala’

Cameron Hoover
February 6, 2019
Rene Russo and Jake Gyllenhaal in "Velvet Buzzsaw."

REVIEW: ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ is a fun slasher, but its message doesn’t quite stick

Cameron Hoover
February 3, 2019
Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen in "Green Book." 

Diversity at the Oscars: Good enough isn’t good enough

Cameron Hoover
January 30, 2019
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OPINION: As journalists lose their jobs, we need you to care

Nicholas Hunter
January 27, 2019
Patrick Stewart and Louis Ashbourne Serkis in "The Kid Who Would Be King."

REVIEW: Inspired last 30 minutes salvage Cornish’s ‘The Kid Who Would Be King’

Cameron Hoover
January 26, 2019
(From left) Samuel L. Jackson, James McAvoy and Bruce Willis in “Glass,” the third film in M. Night Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable” trilogy.

REVIEW: Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ is an enigma with a good heart

Cameron Hoover
January 23, 2019

Research applications, funding on hold during shutdown (INCLUDE IN PACKAGE)

Nicholas Hunter
January 23, 2019
Tish (Kiki Layne) and Fonny (Stephan James) in "If Beale Street Could Talk."

REVIEW: ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ is another solid entry in Jenkins’ filmography

Cameron Hoover
January 19, 2019

Kent State faculty union shows support for possible Wright State strike

Nicholas Hunter
January 15, 2019
Faculty Senate chair Deb Smith speaks during the first meeting of the semester on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.

Faculty union requests fact-finder to move contract negotiations forward

Nicholas Hunter
January 15, 2019
The Mule

REVIEW: Clint Eastwood’s ‘The Mule’ is preachy, slow, but allows room for reflection

Cameron Hoover
January 14, 2019

Contract dispute between faculty union, university hits slow point over winter break

Nicholas Hunter
January 13, 2019
The Upside

REVIEW: Hart and Cranston can’t save a sloppy script in ‘The Upside’

Cameron Hoover
January 11, 2019
Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong in "First Man."

Top 10 films of 2018

Cameron Hoover
December 31, 2018
Kent Cheesemonger's wine and cheese pairings

Holiday Gift Guide: Kent Cheesemonger

McKenna Corson
December 5, 2018
Off the Wagon's jumbo bacon flavored candy cane

Holiday Gift Guide: Off the Wagon

McKenna Corson
December 5, 2018

OPINION: Death of FlimStruck is big loss for cinema

Cameron Hoover
November 28, 2018
Kent State point guard Jalen Avery surveys the defense during Kent State's 90-83 overtime win over Miami (OH) on Feb. 27, 2018. Avery scored 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting.

Williams leads first-half offensive explosion as Flashes run over Savannah State

Cameron Hoover
November 20, 2018
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PERSPECTIVE: No price on family

McKenna Corson
November 18, 2018
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PERSPECTIVE: Keeping focus on the sunsets

McKenna Corson
November 14, 2018
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.

Six Flashes in double-figures in win over NAIA’s Shawnee State

Cameron Hoover
November 13, 2018
Junior guard C.J. Williamson shoots a contested jumper during Kent State's game against Cleveland State on Nov. 10, 2018. Williamson scored 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in his debut, an 83-79 win over the Vikings at the Wolstein Center. 

New-look Flashes hold on for season-opening win at Cleveland State

Cameron Hoover
November 10, 2018
McKenna headshot

PERSPECTIVE: The Price of Words

McKenna Corson
November 4, 2018
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PERSPECTIVE: Please stop killing journalists

Nicholas Hunter
October 21, 2018
Nicholas Hunter headshot

OPINION: 90 years of racism doesn’t go away overnight

Nicholas Hunter
October 14, 2018
Nicholas Hunter headshot

OPINION: Understanding “#MeToo” after Kavanaugh confirmation

Nicholas Hunter
October 7, 2018
Nicholas Hunter headshot

OPINION: Journalist first, observer second

Nicholas Hunter
September 30, 2018
McKenna headshot

OPINION: Observer first, journalist second

McKenna Corson
September 30, 2018
movie poster A Simple Favor

REVIEW: ‘A Simple Favor’: A solid murder-mystery that knows it’s smarter than you

Cameron Hoover
September 26, 2018
Nicholas Hunter headshot

OPINION: Super Senior syndrome

Nicholas Hunter
September 12, 2018
Madeline photo

REVIEW: ‘Madeline’s Madeline’ — a spellbinding experiment that lands just short of its mark

Cameron Hoover
September 5, 2018
Nicholas Hunter headshot

OPINION: Louis C.K. is back, but not forgotten (or forgiven)

Nicholas Hunter
September 5, 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.

BREAKING: University tells Kaitlin Bennett to ‘cease and desist’ advertising for open-carry rally

Nicholas Hunter
August 29, 2018
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OPINION: How I survived my first day in Kent

Nicholas Hunter
August 26, 2018
Jesse McCartney during his performance at House of Blues Cleveland on July 5, 2018.

Jesse McCartney announced as fall concert headliner

Nicholas Hunter
August 24, 2018
Freshman Kennedy Matty enjoys a game of bubble soccer with friends on Manchester Field on August 22, 2018. 

BlastOff brings organizations and departments to students with new extended hours

McKenna Corson
August 23, 2018
Kent State senior midfielder Cassandra Sauter celebrates her first-half goal against St. Bonaventure on Aug. 19, 2018. The Flashes won, 2-1. 

Meisenburg saves Flashes from frustration in first win

Cameron Hoover
August 19, 2018
Kent State senior forward Cameron Shedenhelm battles Butler's Gabby Smith during the first half of their matchup on Aug. 16, 2018. Butler beat the Flashes, 3-1.

Flashes start season on sour note with loss to Butler

Cameron Hoover
August 16, 2018

KSU Police Department investigating abduction attempt

Cameron Hoover
August 13, 2018
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OPINION: Plastic straw activism

Nicholas Hunter
July 13, 2018
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Opinion: Which major video game conference won E3?

Cameron Hoover
June 12, 2018
The Kent State baseball team jumps on top of senior pitcher Eli Kraus following the Flashes' 14-0 win in the MAC Championship game on May 27, 2018. Kraus threw a two-hit complete game shutout, striking out 12. 

Flashes pummel Miami (OH) for 12th MAC Championship

Cameron Hoover
May 26, 2018
Actor Michael Keaton meets with Kent State students for a 30-minute Q&A in the Center for Performing Arts before his commencement speech Saturday. 

Michael Keaton holds student Q&A before commencement speech

Cameron Hoover
May 12, 2018
Kent State senior forward Jimmy Hall drives against Buffalo red-shirt senior forward Raheem Johnson during the quarter-finals of the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans in Cleveland, Ohio. Kent State won, 68-65.

Life after sports

Cameron Hoover
May 2, 2018
Infinity War

REVIEW: Marvel’s epic ‘Infinity War’ doesn’t disappoint

Cameron Hoover
April 28, 2018

Best of Kent: Best Male Athlete

Cameron Hoover
April 18, 2018

Best of Kent: Best Female Athlete

Cameron Hoover
April 18, 2018

Best of Kent: Best Coach

Cameron Hoover
April 17, 2018

Best of Kent: Best Women’s Team

Cameron Hoover
April 17, 2018

ESPN to launch own streaming service

Cameron Hoover
April 4, 2018
Kent State senior shortstop Holly Speers smiles as she rounds the bases on her eighth home run of the season during Kent State's 8-7 win over Western Michigan on March 24, 2018. Speers went 1-for-2 with nine walks on the weekend. 

Flashes open conference schedule with series win over Western Michigan

Cameron Hoover
March 25, 2018
BJ Duling. Wednesday, March 21, 2018.

Meet the high-flying freshman with style on and off the court

Cameron Hoover
March 21, 2018
Kent State junior center Adonis De La Rosa dunks during the Flashes' season-ending 78-61 loss to Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals on March 9, 2018.

Flashes run into Buffalo buzzsaw, get bounced in MAC semifinals

Cameron Hoover
March 9, 2018
Kent State center Adonis De La Rosa scored 17 points on 13-for-16 free-throw shooting and pulled down 10 rebounds during Kent State's 76-73 MAC tournament quarterfinal win over Ball State.

Survive and advance: Flashes outlast Ball State

Cameron Hoover
March 8, 2018
Kevin Zabo's teammates pile on top of him after he scored the game-winning basket on March 5, 2018. The Flashes won, 61-59, in the first round of the Mid-American Conference tournament.

Flashes book trip to Cleveland after Zabo’s buzzer-beater

Cameron Hoover
March 5, 2018
Kent State senior guard Desmond Ridenour rises to block an attempt by Bowling Green's Justin Turner on Feb. 24. The Flashes won on last-second free throws, 64-63. [FILE]

Kent State opens MAC title defense against Northern Illinois

Cameron Hoover
March 4, 2018
Jaylin Walker poses after making a three-pointer during Kent State's 67-65 loss at Akron's James A. Rhodes Arena on March 2, 2018. 

Flashes enter postseason after Wagon Wheel loss at Akron

Cameron Hoover
March 2, 2018
Junior guard Jaylin Walker chases a loose ball during Kent State's 78-68 win over Akron on Feb. 17, 2018. Walker scored a season-high 27 points in the win.

Flashes gear up for Wagon Wheel showdown with playoff positioning at stake

Cameron Hoover
March 2, 2018
Then a freshman, Kent State's Kellie Abeska catches a pop fly during the Flashes 12-1 win at Akron on April 22, 2017. [FILE] 

Slow start sinks Flashes at Marshall

Cameron Hoover
February 28, 2018
Nike Sibande celebrates with his Miami (OH) teammates after what he thought was a game-winner on Feb. 27, 2018. 

Flashes survive late scare, outlast Miami (OH)

Cameron Hoover
February 27, 2018
Kent State pitcher Joey Murray throws a pitch during the Flashes' 3-1 win over Lipscomb on Feb. 24, 2018. Murray struck out seven in a no decision. 

Kent State bounces back with Tennessee sweep

Cameron Hoover
February 25, 2018
Then a Kent State senior infielder, Maddy Grimm bunts during the double-header against Miami University at the Diamond at Dix on Friday, April 14, 2017. The Flashes lost, 12-4. [FILE]

Another successful weekend for Flashes in Florida

Cameron Hoover
February 25, 2018
Kent State senior guard Desmond Ridenour rises to block an attempt by Bowling Green's Justin Turner on Feb. 24. The Flashes won on last-second free throws, 64-63. [FILE]

Avery’s free throws cap defensive stalemate in Flashes win

Cameron Hoover
February 24, 2018
Senior forward Jordan Korinek drives to the basket for two of her game-high 16 points during Kent State's 60-55 win over Akron Saturday at the M.A.C. Center. 

Flashes hold on for Wagon Wheel win

Cameron Hoover
February 24, 2018
Kent State senior guard Kevin Zabo gets fouled driving to the basket during the Flashes' 88-76 loss to Ohio at the Convocation Center Feb. 20, 2018. 

Red-hot shooting lifts Ohio past Kent State

Cameron Hoover
February 20, 2018
Then a sophomore, infielder Holly Spears catches a ball tossed by former Kent State infielder Michele Duffy in a rundown with a Youngstown State player on April 25, 2017. [FILE]

Flashes start season strong at Battle at the Beach

Cameron Hoover
February 18, 2018
Kent State guard Jaylin Walker drives to the hoop during the Flashes' 78-68 win over Akron on Feb. 17, 2018. Walker scored a season-high 27 points in the win.

Walker, Avery propel Kent State to Wagon Wheel victory

Cameron Hoover
February 17, 2018
Junior guard Jaylin Walker goes up for a reverse layup during Kent State's 82-79 win over Buffalo Jan. 30, 2018. 

Flashes stagnant in standoff at Buffalo, lose fourth straight

Cameron Hoover
February 13, 2018
Kent State senior guard goes up for a layup in an 88-80 overtime win over Ball State on Jan. 23, 2018. Zabo led the Flashes with 21 points. 

Moses, Teague dominate the paint in Cardinals’ win over Flashes

Cameron Hoover
February 9, 2018
Sean Lewis addresses the audience at his first press conference as Kent State football coach Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Lewis, 31, is the youngest head football coach in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Q&A with football coach Sean Lewis

Cameron Hoover
February 7, 2018
Junior center Adonis De La Rosa reaches for a loose ball during Kent State's 71-67 loss to Eastern Michigan on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The loss was the Flashes' first conference loss at the M.A.C. Center.

Flashes lethargic in home loss to Eastern Michigan

Cameron Hoover
February 6, 2018
The Kent State athletic department's state-of-the-art cryotherapy chamber. The $50,000 device is being used to help student-athletes recover from minor bumps, bruises and soreness after competitions and practices. 

‘Like something out of a spaceship’: Kent State athletes use cryotherapy for recovery

Cameron Hoover
February 4, 2018
Coach Rob Senderoff gives instructions during a timeout during Kent State's 70-62 loss at Bowling Green Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. 

Second-half struggles down Flashes in loss at Bowling Green

Cameron Hoover
February 3, 2018
Kent State center Adonis De La Rosa attempts a shot during the second half of the game against Cleveland State in the M.A.C Center Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. 

Fueled by the past, De La Rosa embraces the future

Cameron Hoover
January 31, 2018
Adonis De La Rosa goes up for two of his 20 points in Kent State's 82-79 win over Buffalo.

Pippen, De La Rosa fuel second-half comeback as Flashes hand Buffalo first MAC loss

Cameron Hoover
January 30, 2018
Kent State junior guard Jalen Avery drives to the hoop against Xavier freshman guard Elias Harden during Kent State's 96-70 loss to Xavier Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. 

Walker, Zabo fuel second-half comeback as Flashes earn first MAC road win

Cameron Hoover
January 27, 2018
Sophomore forward Danny Pippen drives past Ball State sophomore forward Kyle Mallers. Pippen scored 11 points and pulled down a career-high 16 rebounds en route to an 88-80 overtime win. 

Balanced scoring, strong rebounding lead Flashes over Ball State

Cameron Hoover
January 23, 2018
Kent State center Adonis De La Rosa attempts a shot during the second half of the game against Cleveland State in the M.A.C Center Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. 

Flashes’ struggles on the road continue with tough loss at Toledo

Cameron Hoover
January 20, 2018
Megan Carter shoots a layup against Ball State. Carter finished with seven points in a 79-58 loss on Jan. 20, 2018.

Struggling Flashes can’t overcome slow start in loss to Ball State

Cameron Hoover
January 20, 2018
Sophomore forward Danny Pippen and a referee exchange glances during Kent State's 73-71 win over Western Michigan. Pippen scored a season-high 16 points, all in the first half.

Peterson’s game-winner caps wild finish in win over Western Michigan

Cameron Hoover
January 16, 2018

Men’s basketball inconsistency, big games from women’s basketball’s Korinek highlight December, January

Cameron Hoover
January 14, 2018
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