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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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All content by Richie Mulhall
Junior communication studies major, Zach Harley, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2016.

Sports betting: a growing trend among college students

Richie Mulhall
February 3, 2016
Richie Mulhall is a junior multimedia news major. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Will firing Blatt fix the Cavs?

Richie Mulhall
January 24, 2016
Richie Mulhall is a junior multimedia news major. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Hiring Jackson is the smartest move made by the Browns in a long time

Richie Mulhall
January 18, 2016
Voters cast their ballots at Franklin Elementary School in Kent, Ohio on Nov. 3, 2015.

Up in smoke: Ohio voters reject pot

Richie Mulhall
November 3, 2015

Kent State to pay former football coach $112,000 for contract breach

Richie Mulhall
April 29, 2015

[Video] KSU Football Ticket Sales Documents

April 26, 2015
Maurice Clarett holds a press conference prior to his speech in the Kent State Ballroom on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. The former Ohio State football player spoke about his troubled past, run-in with the law, and how students should avoid making his mistakes.

Youngstown Boy’s second chances ‘build better student athletes’

Richie Mulhall
February 25, 2015
Redshirt senior Derek Jackson takes a second to recover as the Miami RedHawks get ready for another play Saturday, Feb. 7. The Flashes went on to win against Miami in the final 30 seconds of the game, 61-60.

A different drive to win

Richie Mulhall
February 18, 2015
Courtesy of Kent State University Athletics - Photo by David Dermer

Kent State signs 20 new ‘athletes’ to football team

Richie Mulhall
February 4, 2015
Casey Pierce leaps over Akron's Martel Durant at the Wagon Wheel game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 at Dix Stadium.

KSU tight end to participate in annual Senior Bowl today

Richie Mulhall
January 24, 2015

Kent State seeks consulting firm’s aid to evaluate athletic program

Richie Mulhall
January 21, 2015
KSU vs. OU

Defense, Jackson’s play keys to KSU’s victory

Richie Mulhall
January 17, 2015

[Video] Kent State vs. Geno A. Ford Court Ruling

January 15, 2015
Former men's basketball coach Geno Ford left Kent State in Marcg 2011.

Former men’s basketball coach owes Kent State $1.2 million in damages, appeals court rules

Richie Mulhall
January 15, 2015
Photo courtesy of Kent State University

Remembering Jason Bitsko

Richie Mulhall
January 11, 2015
Jason Bitsko

Kent State football player Jason Bitsko died of enlarged heart, coroner said

Richie Mulhall
December 23, 2014

[Video] KSU Football Ticket Sales Audits: 2009-2013

December 12, 2014
Fans endure the cold at the Wagon Wheel against Akron on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 at Dix Stadium. The Flashes defeated the Zips, 27-24.

KSU football seeks outside financial aid to stay in FBS

Richie Mulhall
December 11, 2014
Richie Mulhall is a multimedia news major and the sports editor for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Commentary: #stayfocused

Richie Mulhall
December 4, 2014
Richie Mulhall is a multimedia news major and the sports editor for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Heart of a Golden Flash

Richie Mulhall
November 30, 2014
The Flashes celebrate after winning the Wagon Wheel game against Akron on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 at Dix Stadium. The final score was 27-24.

All’s well that ends well

Richie Mulhall
November 28, 2014

McGuire tabbed MAC Wrestler of the Week

Richie Mulhall
November 26, 2014
Cleveland Browns' Josh Cribbs scampers 19 yards to the Baltimore Ravens' four-yard line on a direct snap play in the third quarter at M&T Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, Sunday, September 26, 2010. The Ravens won, 24-17. (Doug Kapustin/MCT)

Josh Cribbs picked up by Colts

Richie Mulhall
November 19, 2014
The Kent State football game against the University at Buffalo was postponed after more than four feet of snowfall in Buffalo, New York on Monday and an additional two feet expected on game day, November 19, 2014.

Kent State-Buffalo football game postponed due to snow

Richie Mulhall
November 19, 2014
Sophomore guard Krista White struggles to pass around the heavy defense of Youngstown State during Kent State's 68-49 loss in the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014.

Can’t shoot, can’t win

Richie Mulhall
November 18, 2014
Kent State sophomore guard Kellon Thomas drives to the basket past Bowling Green junior forward Richaun Holmes, at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014.

Men’s basketball victorious in season opener

Richie Mulhall
November 16, 2014

Men’s basketball victorious in season opener

Richie Mulhall
November 16, 2014

Cross country wraps up season at Great Lakes Regional

Richie Mulhall
November 15, 2014

Cross-country fights cold weather, heads to NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Richie Mulhall
November 13, 2014
Kent State defense awaits the outcome of a shot taken by the Bulls' in their losing game against Buffalo, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, in the M.A.C.C. The final score was 78-69.

Men’s basketball team primed, poised for better season

Richie Mulhall
November 12, 2014

Phaewchimplee named MAC Golfer of the Week again

Richie Mulhall
November 5, 2014

KSU cross country competes in MAC Championships

Richie Mulhall
November 3, 2014
Richie Mulhall is a junior multimedia news major and the sports editor for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Opinion: “F-Bombs for Feminism?” I think not

Richie Mulhall
October 29, 2014

Men’s basketball voted to place third in MAC preseason poll

Richie Mulhall
October 28, 2014
Sophomore forward Madison Thompson and Ball State's Mikayla Mooney fight for the ball during Kent State's 6-1 victory on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at Murphy-Mellis field. The Flashes improved their record to 7-8 with the win and are undefeated in the Mid-American Conference.

Field hockey stays hot in win over Longwood

Richie Mulhall
October 26, 2014

Cuthbert named Defensive Player of the Week

Richie Mulhall
October 20, 2014

Cross country seeking good showing at Pre-Nationals

Richie Mulhall
October 16, 2014
Mid-American Conference Schools' Rankings

Kent State football ranked 126th in CBS Sports’ 128

Richie Mulhall
October 13, 2014

Kent State wrestling ranks fourth in preseason poll

Richie Mulhall
October 9, 2014
Richie Mulhall is a multimedia news major and the sports editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Commentary: ESPN, MAC contract case closer to being cracked, but remains unsolved

Richie Mulhall
October 8, 2014

KSU football quick hits

Richie Mulhall
October 6, 2014

Cross country: All-Ohio Results

Richie Mulhall
October 3, 2014

Cross country to face best of Ohio this Friday

Richie Mulhall
October 2, 2014
Kent State's Ian Miller pins his opponent and watches as the time ends in his final match of the MAC Championship Sunday, March 9, 2014. Miller defeated his opponent from Central Michigan and finished first in his weight class winning him a Mid-American Conference title.

Miller invited to compete in NWCA All-Star Classic

Richie Mulhall
October 1, 2014
Sam Wheeler

KSU wrestler dismissed from team after violations of conduct

Richie Mulhall
September 24, 2014
Women's Cross Country

Kent State’s Kelsey McAlpine named MAC Women’s Runner of the Week

Richie Mulhall
September 23, 2014
Richie Mulhall is the sports editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Commentary: ESPN, MAC contract a secret?

Richie Mulhall
September 21, 2014

Cross country: Women take fifth; men claim 13th at Iona Meet of Champions

Richie Mulhall
September 20, 2014

Cross country heads to the Bronx for Iona Meet of Champions

Richie Mulhall
September 18, 2014
Richie Mulhall

Opinion: NFL wishy washiness must end, or leaders must go

Richie Mulhall
September 18, 2014
Richie Mulhall is the sports editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Opinion: NFL wishy washiness must end, or leaders must go

Richie Mulhall
September 17, 2014
Richie Mulhall is a junior multimedia news major and the sports editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu. 

Opinion: No point to a paid-to-play system

Richie Mulhall
September 14, 2014
Sophomore forward Khaliq Spicer dunks the ball in the game against Akron University Saturday, Feb. 2, 2014. The Flashes won 60-57 to defeat the Zips with a final three point basket scored in the last moments of the game.

Men’s basketball releases 2014-2015 MAC schedule

Richie Mulhall
September 8, 2014
Women's Cross Country

Women claim second in Tommy Evans Invitational

Richie Mulhall
September 4, 2014
Kent State Basketball

Varsity “K” Hall of Fame to induct seven members Saturday

Richie Mulhall
September 4, 2014
Photo courtesy of Kent State University Athletics.

Ready to run

Richie Mulhall
September 3, 2014
Richie Mulhall is a junior multimedia news major and the sports editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu. 

Opinion: Cracking down on NFL problems

Richie Mulhall
September 1, 2014

Football player’s funeral scheduled for Monday

Richie Mulhall
August 22, 2014

Kent State Sports: Summer recap

Richie Mulhall
August 22, 2014
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Coach, football team reflect on teammate’s impact

Richie Mulhall
August 21, 2014
Bitsko

KSU football player found dead

Richie Mulhall
August 20, 2014
Jason Bitsko

KSU football player pronounced dead

Richie Mulhall
August 20, 2014
Junior infielder Sawyer Pollen is tagged out trying to score the game tying run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth at the game against Northern Illinois Saturday, May 3, 2014. The Flashes lost 6-5.

Baseball on up-and-up again as Flashes split weekend series with Northern Illinois

Richie Mulhall
May 6, 2014

Flashes win with walk-off hit by a pitch against Northern Illinois

Richie Mulhall
May 3, 2014
Kent State Baseball

Flashes aim to end three-game losing streak

Richie Mulhall
May 2, 2014

Struggling Penguins narrowly edge Flashes 5-4 in third straight loss for Kent State

Richie Mulhall
April 30, 2014
Freshman pitcher Andy Ravel throws a fast ball during the baseball game against Penn State, April 22, 2014.

Flashes hope to get back on track as they face two struggling teams this week

Richie Mulhall
April 28, 2014

Flashes lose first MAC series of season to Bowling Green

Richie Mulhall
April 27, 2014

Flashes take opening bout against Bowling Green Friday

Richie Mulhall
April 25, 2014

On the road again: Kent State baseball travels to face Bowling Green this weekend

Richie Mulhall
April 24, 2014
Kent State redshirt junior John Fasola follows through after a pitch towards the end of the game against University of Pittsburgh, April 16, 2014. The Flahes won, 4-1.

Long home stand concludes as Flashes baseball hosts Penn State, Malone

Richie Mulhall
April 21, 2014

Flashes prevail in Easter weekend series with Buffalo

Richie Mulhall
April 20, 2014

Series even with Buffalo heading into Easter Sunday finale

Richie Mulhall
April 20, 2014
Sophomore infielder Justin Wagler (right) slides into third base at Wednesday's baseball game against University of Pittsburgh, April 16, 2014. Kent State won the game, 4-1.

MAC competition resumes as Flashes baseball hosts Buffalo

Richie Mulhall
April 17, 2014
Junior infielder Sawyer Polen makes contact with a pitch at the game against Miami University Sunday, April 13, 2014. The Flashes played a three game tournament winning two out of the three games. They lost Sunday's game, 4-6.

Flashes hope for better defense, look to rebound Wednesday after loss to Miami

Richie Mulhall
April 14, 2014
Sophomore infielder Zarley Zalewski makes contact with a pitch at the game against Miami University Sunday, April 13, 2014. The Flashes played a three game tournament winning two out of the three games.

Defensive blunders doom Flashes in 6-4 loss to Miami

Richie Mulhall
April 13, 2014

Miklos knocks in two as Flashes take pitchers’ dual against Miami

Richie Mulhall
April 11, 2014
Nick Jensen-Clagg pitches against the Toledo Rockets at Schoonover Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2014. The Flashes face Miami University this weekend, April 11-13 at Schoonover Stadium.

First-place Flashes resume MAC competition, host Miami on Friday

Richie Mulhall
April 10, 2014
Junior John Birkbeck pitches the ball against Oakland University in the doubleheader game at Schoonover Stadium, April 1, 2014.

Flashes stay hot in first game of doubleheader, fall in second against YSU

Richie Mulhall
April 8, 2014
Junior Sawyer Polen tags out opponent Trent Pell before throwing the ball to first and making a double play. Kent played a doubleheader game against Oakland University at Schoonover Stadium April 1, 2014. The Flashes won 16-5 in the first game and 16-1 in the second game.

Flashes on fire: Surging Kent State baseball team stays hot in three-game sweep of Ohio

Richie Mulhall
April 6, 2014
Sophomore infielder Justin Wagner hits a line side ball during the first doubleheader held against Oakland University on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Kent State is set to face Ohio University this weekend.

Flashes look to carry over success from Oakland game into Athens

Richie Mulhall
April 3, 2014

Sweet sixteen: Kent State baseball sweeps Oakland, scores 16 in both games of double-header

Richie Mulhall
April 1, 2014
Senior forward Chris Evans (right) drives to the basket during a 69-68 victory over Bethune-Cookman, Nov. 20, 2012, at the M.A.C. Center.

Former KSU athletes play basketball overseas

Richie Mulhall
March 31, 2014
Kent State sophomore infielder Justin Wagler tags out a Toledo opponent at Saturday's game, March 22, 2014, ending in a 6-2 victory for the Flashes.

Kent State baseball team takes three out of four over break

Richie Mulhall
March 30, 2014

Flashes to face Youngstown State in baseball home opener Wednesday afternoon

Richie Mulhall
March 18, 2014

Kent State baseball goes 1-2 in College of Charleston Tournament

Richie Mulhall
March 16, 2014
Outfielder Alex Miklos is ousted at second base by Niagara player Thomas Rodrigues at Schoonover Stadium Tuesday April 16, 2013. Kent State is competing against the College of Charleston, Univeristy of Michigan and Appalacian State Univeristy in the College of Charleston tournament starting Friday, March 14, 2014 in Charleston, SC.

Flashes baseball to take part in College of Charleston Tournament

Richie Mulhall
March 13, 2014

No. 9 seed Flashes head to Oxford for first round of men’s MAC Tournament

Richie Mulhall
March 9, 2014
Senior forward Darren Goodson attempts to defend the ball from an Akron player at the game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. The Flashes are set to face the Zips again this Friday, Mar. 7, 2014 at the University of Akron. It is the last game before the M.A.C. Championship.

Flashes renew rivalry with Akron in regular season finale

Richie Mulhall
March 6, 2014

Miami spoils Flashes’ Senior Night, shakes up MAC Tournament picture

Richie Mulhall
March 4, 2014

Flashes triumph over Falcons with more M.A.C. Center magic

Richie Mulhall
February 12, 2014

Late-season struggles continue as Eastern Michigan Eagles shell slumping Flashes 70-53

Richie Mulhall
February 9, 2014
Junior guard Derek Jackson defends the ball from Akron University Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. The Flashes beat the Zips 60-57, with a three point shot scored in the final seconds of the game.

Revitalized men’s basketball team heads to Michigan

Richie Mulhall
February 3, 2014

Goodson’s heroic shot the miracle Flashes needed

Richie Mulhall
February 2, 2014

Wild ending and game-winning shot lifts Kent State over Akron

Richie Mulhall
February 2, 2014

Men’s basketball’s lead, spirits crushed by Wednesday loss’s major second-half hiccups

Richie Mulhall
January 31, 2014
Kent State sophomore K.K Simmons attempts to score in the game againt North Illiniois on January 29, 2014. Kent State lost the game in the final minutes, 50-49.

Rivalry Renewed: Struggling Flashes prepare for annual visit from Akron

Richie Mulhall
January 30, 2014

Flashes look to turn things around in second look at Northern Illinois

Richie Mulhall
January 28, 2014

Abysmal shooting performance costs Flashes in 75-59 loss to WMU

Richie Mulhall
January 23, 2014

Second-half slump costs Flashes in 71-60 loss to Buffalo

Richie Mulhall
January 20, 2014
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