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[Photo] The inside scoop on apartment and house rentals

Kayla Polansky Reporter
October 29, 2021
The Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center offers many activities to promote a healthy lifestyle and physical fitness, seen here during a climbing competition, Feb. 23, 2013. FILE.

[Photo] Rec Center celebrates 20th anniversary, plans enhancements for fall

Jade Critchfield
April 19, 2019

Roy Owens

Rachael Le Goubin
November 30, 2015
Roy, 89 and Nora Owens, 88, have been married 69 years this August. After serving in World War II, Roy had always found Nora beautiful and asked her to marry him. They have lived in Elkhorn City, Kentucky, since the 1920s and Roy has spent his whole life on the railroad. Roy said it really bothers him that they're closing the railroad after 100 years, "I've grown up on this railroad, I've lived here all my life and they're taking away a part of my life."

A Passing Tradition: Annual Santa Train journeys through Appalachia

Rachael Le Goubin
November 30, 2015

Loop Road car accident

Rachael Le Goubin
April 8, 2015

Chris Ortiz

Rachael Le Goubin
February 25, 2015

Cold Temps, Colder Beer: Despite the cold and heavy snowfall, students made time (and a table) to have fun outdoors

Rachael Le Goubin
February 23, 2015

Rachel Stipinski

Rachael Le Goubin
February 18, 2015

KSU Hackathon

Rachael Le Goubin
February 1, 2015

Ken Ditlevson

Rachael Le Goubin
January 15, 2015

Ken Ditlevson

Rachael Le Goubin
January 14, 2015

Congressman Tim Ryan

Rachael Le Goubin
November 11, 2014
Scott Hamilton hugs his wife, Connie Hamilton, after unveiling the road sign dedicating part of Route 43 to his late son Adam Hamilton at Kent Roosevelt High School on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014. Adam Hamilton died during his tour in Afganistan on May, 28, 2011.

Adam Hamilton Highway dedicated to fallen veteran

Rachael Le Goubin
November 11, 2014

Louis Stokes

Rachael Le Goubin
September 18, 2014

Louis Stokes

Rachael Le Goubin
September 18, 2014
The Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center offers many activities to promote a healthy lifestyle and physical fitness, seen here during a climbing competition, Feb. 23, 2013. FILE.

[Photo] FlashLite promotes healthy lifestyles

Hannah Reed
April 28, 2014
USG's new executive director Marvin Logan tosses frisbees to the crowd before the opening acts of Flashfest Thursday, April 24, 2014. USG is responsible for all of the planning and execution of Flashfest.

[Photo] USG hosts last concert of year

Endya Watson
April 24, 2014

Dr. Thomas Doherty lecturing about Lindbergy baby kidnapping case

Rachael Le Goubin
April 17, 2014
Albert Borowitz and his wife Joan Mortimer listen to Dr. Thomas Doherty as he presents a lecture about the media coverage on the 1932 Lindbergh baby kidnapping case Thursday, April 17, 2014. Albert Borowitz created the true crime exhibit on display on the 12th floor of the library in honor of the 25th Anniversary Borowitz Lecture.

[Photo] Guest speaker discusses Lindbergh kidnapping

Christopher Woods
April 17, 2014
University spokesman Eric Mansfield prepares to give a press conference in Franklin Hall on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. The press conference was held to update the media on the events unfolding on campus during the night of the campus lockdown.

[Photo] KSU police, community reflect on emergency response

Katherine Schaeffer
April 10, 2014
Byron Pitts, ABC national news anchor, speaks to an audience about the importance of embracing diversity in today's society in the Kiva, Monday, March 31, 2014. Pitts was awarded the 2014 Robert G. McGruder Lecture Award.

[Photo] ABC News correspondent honored at McGruder Lecture

Heather Inglis, video by Brian Ivey
March 31, 2014
Dr. Beverly Warren smiles after being announced as Kent State University's 12th president Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, to take effect in July. Warren will leave her position as Provost at Virginia Commonwealth University to replace outgoing President Lester Lefton.

[Photo] President-elect to visit KSU

Jimmy Miller
February 27, 2014
Isobella Leonardi, 9, waves to spectators on an observation deck while riding the zipline at Zip City, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. Zip City is the only indoor trampoline and zipline park in the world, located in Steetsboro, Ohio.

[Photo] Jump into fun at Zip City

Melissa Puppo
February 19, 2014
Senior T.J. Keklak (right) enters with senior Marie Case (left) at the Beauty and the Beast gymnastics and wrestling meet on Feb. 8, 2013.

[Photo] Wrestling, gymnastics set for magical weekend

Alex Klukaszewski
January 16, 2014
The Kent City Fire Department will replace its 23-year-old fire truck with a new one set to be purchased in 2014. 

[Photo] Kent retires 22-year-old fire engine

Megan Wilkinson
December 6, 2013
The Kent City Fire Departent will replace its 23-year-old fire truck with a new one set to be purchased in 2014. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Kent retires 22-year-old fire engine

Megan Wilkinson
December 6, 2013
Sophomore business management major Mohammed Almasahli came to Kent State two years ago as an international student from Oman. Almasahli heard about Kent from some friends and decided he wanted to go back to school for his degree in the United States.

[Photo] Winter break according to international students

Patrick Williamsat
December 4, 2013
Sophomore business management major Mohammed Almasahli came to Kent State two years ago as an international student from Oman. Almasahli heard about Kent from some friends and decided he wanted to go back to school for his degree in the United States. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Winter break according to international students

Patrick Williams
December 4, 2013
Aaron Marks speaks first-hand about the effects of prescription drug dependency and how it led to his own addiction to heroin at the 2013 Heroin Summit. The Summit was held at the InterContinental Hotel in Cleveland on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Portage County overdoses on the rise

Chase Bonhotel
December 3, 2013
 

[Photo] PHOTO FEATURE: 24 hours in the 44242

DKS Photographers
November 18, 2013
Coco, the new K-9 unit police dog, poses outside of the Kent State Police Department on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013. Police Officer Anne Spahr has been training Coco with Kent State since August of this year. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Video: Kent State Police form first K-9 unit

Cassie Smith, Nicole Septaric
November 15, 2013
Alberta Caetta, Bill Nome, Dennis Missimi, Joel Mowrey, Gene Mills gather around to view the updated results on Issue 3 at the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin

[Photo] Mental health levy passes, will provide significant funding for local services

Audrey Fletcher
November 6, 2013

Mobile office provides information, assistance to student, community veterans

Rachael Le Goubin
October 23, 2013
Matt Deibel (left) and Steven Strodtbeck (right) sit at the office the DAV has established in a mobile unit on Tuesday Oct. 22, 2013. The DAV mobile unit travels around Ohio helping veterans file disability claims for injuries obtained while in the service. Currently the mobile unit has been traveling to Ohio college campuses assisting veterans serving post-9/11 with any questions they might have regarding benefits they are entitled to or how to file disability claims. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Mobile office provides information, assistance to student, community veterans

Chase Bonhotel
October 23, 2013

Helicopter landing aims to appeal to potential KSU nursing students

Rachael Le Goubin
October 22, 2013
Associate Professor of Mathematics Beverly Reed was awarded the Kenneth Cummins Outstanding Mathematics Teacher Award by the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Reed has been teaching at Kent State for 27 years. Photo by Rachel Le Goulin.

[Photo] Kent State professor receives teaching award

Erin Adcock
October 15, 2013
The quirky knitted bike rack is a well known piece of art in downtown Kent. Plans are in effect to expand a public art collaboration between the city of Kent and the university to add additional public art to the community. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Public arts collaboration enters first stage of planning

Kelli Fitzpatrick
October 8, 2013
Kent State's color guard performs at a Homecoming pep rally and spirit walk on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. The pep rally featured the 2013 Homecoming court as well as players from the football, volleyball and field hockey teams. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Kent State shows its Homecoming spirit at parade

Jimmy Miller
October 4, 2013

Fails in the jail

Rachael Le Goubin
September 30, 2013
Lewis gave his insight into the types of crimes commonly reported, crime prevention strategies, community collaboration and ways residents can actively participate in ensuring the safety and security of their neighborhoods.

[Photo] Fails in the jail

Megan Wilkinson, Raven Brinson
September 30, 2013
Junior midfielder Abbie Carrico wards off opponents at the field hockey game against Ohio State on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013. The Flashes lost 3-4. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Field hockey team extends losing streak to five

Chris Ginley
September 29, 2013
Co-owner Katie Cvijovic explains what it took for her and her sister Kelly to open their business, Wicked Sugar Fashion Jewelry & Accessories. The sisters were both Fashion Merchandising majors at Kent State and graduated in 2011. Wicked Sugar opened nine months ago. Photo by Rachel Le Goubin.

[Photo] Kent State graduates open jewelry boutique

Alex Lomicka
September 25, 2013
Ike Brannan, 3, dances to the live music from the band Chakai Manta at the Hispanic Heritage Month Festival on Saturday, September 14. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin

[Photo] Hispanic Heritage Month Festival commences a cultural celebration

Carley Hull
September 16, 2013
Junior defensive lineman Nate Terhune defends the line at the game against Bowling Green in Dix Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Flashes lost 41-22. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Flashes football focuses on improving in Week 3

Nick Shook
September 10, 2013
Red Shirt freshman quarterback Colin Reardon runs the ball in the game against Bowling Green on Saturday, September 7. The Flashes lost 22-41. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Flashes run into second-half troubles, fall to Bowling Green 41-22 in MAC Open

Nick Shook
September 9, 2013
Sophomore pitcher Emma Johnson pitches against Northern Illinois on April 19, 2013. The Flashes will face a doubleheader against the Cleveland State Vikings today at the Diamond at Dix. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Softball plays Cleveland State University in doubleheader Tuesday

Christian Petrila
April 29, 2013
Junior Integrated Language Arts major Alex Simon studies for a Spanish exam on the fourth floor of the Kent State Library on April 7. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Best Place to Study: University Library

Christina Suttles
April 11, 2013
Freshman pitcher Nick Jensen-Clagg pitches in the baseball game against Penn state on Wednesday Apr. 3. The flashes won 10-0. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Flashes baseball focused on mid-week games

Kevin Battaglia
April 8, 2013

Kent State’s Blackstone LaunchPad hosts Innov8athon

Rachael Le Goubin
April 8, 2013
Students Andrew Konya, Alisha Konya and David Steinberg came to the Innov8athon with different business ideas in mind but they were hoping to come up with the winning proposal sometime in the 24 hour event. They were also excited to help other attendees with their business plans. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Kent State’s Blackstone LaunchPad hosts Innov8athon

Dominique Todd
April 8, 2013
Junior Guard Bryson Pope dribbles around a Fairfeild defender at the College Insider Tournament on Wednesday, Mar. 20. The flashes won the game 73-71. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Men’s basketball defeats Fairfield, advance to second round of CIT

Tim Dorst
March 21, 2013
The Legacy dance team meets in a practice room every thursday to prepare for upcoming shows. Currently the team is preparing for the upcoming Flash-a-Thon in the Rec center in April. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Dance team teaches students about leadership

Heather Kunkle
March 20, 2013
Jason E. Shelton gives a speech about the differences in religious practices and beliefs between black Protestants and white Protestants in Oscar Richie Hall on Wednesday. Jason Shelton is the son of Kent State professor Eugene Shelton. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Alumnus returns to Kent State to discuss race and religion

Kelsey Leyva
March 14, 2013
Delta Lambda Phi performs "gay"mes Bond, their own rendition of James Bond complete with the damsel in distress in drag. Every fraternity and sorority performed an act at the Delta Zeta Lip Sync event on Saturday, Mar. 2 in the KSU ballroom. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Delta Zeta raises most money during Lip Sync yet

Mackenzie Wallace
March 4, 2013
Lauren Augsburger, nutrition major, was a participant in the Grassroots Bouldering competition in the SRWC on Saturday, Feb. 23. Augsburger said she enjoys rock climbing because it is a way to escape the stress of schoolwork. Photo by RACHAEL LE GOUBIN

[Photo] Rec Center climbing competition provides fun for all ages

Matt Orszag
February 25, 2013
Kent State's gymnastics team shared the M.A.C.C. with the wrestling team at a meet against Rutgers on Friday, January 8. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Gymnasts prepare to face rivals

Lily Flynn
February 15, 2013
The LGBTQ Center and Black United Students host a discussion called Queering History: The History of Influential Queer People of Color on Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the Multicultural Center. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] ‘Queering History’ conversation brings controversial issues to light

Kelsey Leyva
February 14, 2013
Kent State students attempt to find that special someone in time for Valentine's Day by participating in speed dating held in the student center on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Photo by Rachel Le Goubin.

[Photo] Speed dating allows students to find someone special

Caitlin Potts
February 8, 2013
Zach Anderson leaped for the lead in the Tubular Challenge part of the Legends of the Hidden Rec competition on Friday February 1. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] ‘Legends of the Hidden Rec Center’ brings fun and games for students

Matt Orszag
February 3, 2013
Senior Kenneth Agee is a member Kent State's track and field team and is also the president of Phi Beta Sigma. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

[Photo] Kent State’s movers and shakers

Hannah Kelling, Brandon Koziol, Abby Bradford
February 1, 2013
Air Force ROTC members have an early morning work-out in preparation for their upcoming physical training test. Photo by RACHAEL LE GOUBIN.

[Photo] ROTC physical fitness test Friday

Chelsea Kiko
October 19, 2012
Theater studies major Cullen Motok and Amanda Welly, American Sign Language and Educational Interpreting major, help Margaret Peebles (left) and Carly Shiner (right) at the newly built box office in the Roe Green Center in the College of Music and Speech. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin

[Photo] New box office sells full range of tickets

Rebecca Campbell
September 12, 2012
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