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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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All content by Shane Flanigan
Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Five things to do for fun under 21

Cameron Gorman
July 18, 2017
Kent State Army and Air Force ROTC students salute the raising of the United States, Ohio and POW/MIA flags during the annual KSU Veteran's Day observance ceremony held Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Risman Plaza. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Kent State named Military Friendly School for seventh year

Lauren Phillips
November 23, 2015
More than 11,000 pounds of electronic waste, including computers, phones and gaming consoles, collected during RecycleMania await disposal at the University Facilities Management store room on Summit Street on Wednesday, April 17. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] University recycling numbers drawn from two-month sample

Olivia Minnier
October 7, 2015
Lt. Joe Hendry of the KSUPD demonstrates to students how to detain a gunman during the A.L.i.C.E. training workshop on March 15, 2013 in the student center. A.L.I.C.E., which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Information, Counter and Evacuation, is a crisis training program teaching students how to deal with an active shooter situation. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] ALICE training mandatory for freshmEn

Dana Miller
October 7, 2015
More than 11,000 pounds of electronic waste, including computers, phones and gaming consoles, collected during RecycleMania await disposal at the University Facilities Management store room on Summit Street on Wednesday, April 17. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Kent State University hosts eight-week recycling competition

Lauren Biertempfel
February 20, 2015
Timothy H. Simandl, 62, of Kent, joins in a Jewish prayer in remembrance of the four students killed during the Kent State Shootings in 1970 on Friday, May 3, 2013 outside Taylor Hall.

[Photo] Campus unites to remember, educate about May 4

Mary Booth, Julia Adkins
May 1, 2014
Tattoo artist Larry Spano, 32, of Kent works on a piece for Amanda Burkhart, 21, of Streetsboro, inside Defiance Tattoos in downtown Kent on Saturday, April 6, 2013. Spano has been working at the Kent shop for almost four years.

[Photo] Kent City Council raises fee for tattoo parlors

Tyler Singleton
February 6, 2014
Junior forward Darren Goodson (left) drives down the court against Buffalo last season in the MAC Tournament Quarterfinals on March 14, 2013, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Flashes open season with depth, without stars

Nick Shook
November 8, 2013
Patrons at Buffalo Wild Wings in downtown Kent watch the new location's big screen televisions above the bar on Saturday, April 6. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Buffalo Wild Wings to appear on ballot for Sunday liquor sale permit

Kelli Fitzpatrick
November 2, 2013
Junior quarterback Brett Maxie warms up before the start of the annual Spring Game at Dix Stadium on Saturday, April 27, 2013. The Blue overwhelmed the Gold, defeating them 31-0. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN

[Photo] Flashes aim for first win under Haynes

Nick Shook
August 27, 2013
Kent State President Lester A. Lefton speaks with the media about his retirement announcement outside Schoonover Stadium on Wednesday, April 17. Lefton officially announced his retirement earlier in the day and it will be effective July 1, 2014. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN.

[Photo] Five things you missed this summer

Kelsey Husnick
August 24, 2013
Junior Tyler Skulina delivers the pitch during a 3-1 home win over Bowling Green on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Skulina allowed five hits and one earned run while striking out nine in the game, notching his third victory of the season. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Seniors ready to say goodbye to Schoonover Stadium in final home series

Kevin Battaglia
May 2, 2013

A.L.i.C.E. training preps Kent State staff for active-shooter crises

Shane Flanigan
April 30, 2013
Junior Tyler Skulina delivers the pitch during a 3-1 home win over Bowling Green on Saturday, April 27. Skulina allowed five hits and one earned run while striking out nine in the game, notching his third victory of the season. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Flashes’ baseball winning streak reaches five with win over Eagles

Kevin Battaglia
April 30, 2013
Lt. Joe Hendry of the KSUPD demonstrates to students how to detain a gunman during the A.L.i.C.E. training workshop on March 15, 2013 in the student center. A.L.I.C.E., which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Information, Counter and Evacuation, is a crisis training program teaching students how to deal with an active shooter situation. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] A.L.i.C.E. training preps Kent State staff for active-shooter crises

Amanda Crumm
April 30, 2013
Ben Shekhtman, junior biology pre-med major, stains and mounts brain sections to look for fos proteins on Friday, April 26 inside Cunningham Hall. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] KSU Lab Rats: Undergraduate students learn about graduate-level research and the professional field

Emily Komorowski
April 28, 2013
Bowling Green's T.J. Losby is thrown out at home plate by Tommy Monnot during Kent State's 3-1 victory on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Schoonover Stadium. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Baseball hits road for midweek games

Kevin Battaglia
April 28, 2013
Sophomore quarterback Brett Maxie runs away from several Gold team defenders during the annual Spring Game at Dix Stadium on Saturday, April 27. The Blue overwhelmed the Gold, defeating them 31-0 in the exhibition game. Photo by Shane Flanigan

[Photo] Starters shine as Blue squad takes Spring Game

Tim Dorst
April 28, 2013
More than 11,000 pounds of electronic waste, including computers, phones and gaming consoles, collected during RecycleMania await disposal at the University Facilities Management store room on Summit Street on Wednesday, April 17. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Recycling competition makes Kent State students aware of e-waste

Bryan Webb
April 20, 2013
Billy Collins recites some of his poetry in the Ballroom of the Student Center on Thursday April 18, 2013. Collins has been named Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001 to 2003. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] U.S. Poet Laureate sparks laughter and thought at poetry reading

Alicia Balog
April 18, 2013
Sophomore Dan Kopcak pitches on Saturday, April 6 during a 6-3 home loss to Ohio, dropping Kent State's record to 13-15 on the season. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Flashes baseball looks to improve record with mid-week games

Kevin Battaglia
April 15, 2013
Graduate student Rocco Russo teaches attendees at Kent Social Services about the benefits of antioxidants on Friday, April 12 as part of Kent State's Nutrition Outreach Program. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Outreach program educates community about healthy eating

Ashley Gerenday
April 13, 2013
The Kent State Gymnastics team cheer on senior Rachel Guida after her performance on the uneven bars Friday, Feb 15 at the MACC. KSU defeated Central Michigan 196.050 to 194.900. Photo by Shane Flanigan

[Photo] Gymnasts reflect, push forward for next season

Lily Flynn
April 11, 2013
Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Best Place to Watch a Game: Buffalo Wild Wings

Grant Engle
April 10, 2013
Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Best Drunk Food: EuroGyro

Billy Mulhall
April 10, 2013
Tattoo artist Larry Spano, 32, of Kent works on a piece inside Defiance Tattoos in downtown Kent on Saturday, April 6. Spano has been working at the Kent shop for almost four years. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Best Tattoo and Piercing Parlor: Defiance Tattoos

Hannah Kelling
April 9, 2013
Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center on the corner of Erie & Depeyster nears completion. Photo by Shane Flanigan.Contact Whitney Gibson at wgibson4@kent.edu.TV2 Video: Interview with Dan Smith //

[Photo] Downtown holdup

Whitney Gibson, Kayla Koehler
April 8, 2013

Downtown holdup

Shane Flanigan
April 8, 2013
The Kent State Gymnastics team cheer on senior Rachel Guida after her performance on the uneven bars Friday, Feb 15 at the MACC. KSU defeated Central Michigan 196.050 to 194.900. Photo by Shane Flanigan

[Photo] Gymnasts finish last in NCAA regional

Lily Flynn
April 6, 2013
Freshman guard Kellon Thomas attempts a shot while falling to the court during Kent State's 73-71 College Insider Tournament win over Fairfield on Wednesday, March 20 at the MACC. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

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

Tim Dorst
March 20, 2013
The men's basketball team watches the game from the bench as Kent State defeated Akron 68-64 on Friday, March 8, 2013 at James A. Rhodes Arena. The win snapped a five-game losing streak to the Zips. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN.

[Photo] Men’s basketball hosts Fairfield in CIT opener

Tim Dorst
March 18, 2013
Assistant Coach DeAndre Haynes celebrates with the men's basketball team after their 70-68 victory over Buffalo in the MAC Tournament on Thursday, March 14 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The win sets up a rematch with rival Akron in the semifinals Friday. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball advances to MAC Semifinals with win over Buffalo

Tim Dorst
March 14, 2013

Men’s Basketball begins final quest of conference title Thursday

Shane Flanigan
March 13, 2013
Junior guard Darren Goodson (right) and sophomore guard Kris Brewer (left) share a moment in the locker room after a 68-64 victory over Akron on Friday, March 8 at James A. Rhodes Arena. Goodson led the Flashes with 19 points and 8 rebounds, helping snap a five-game losing streak to the Zips. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball begins final quest of conference title Thursday

Tim Dorst
March 13, 2013
Senior Stevie Mitcheff attempts to break free of Oklahoma State's Edward Klimara during their match Sunday, Feb. 17 at the M.A.C. as part of the NWCA National Duals. OSU defeated Kent State 34-10. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] No. 1 Kilgore makes history as four-time MAC Champion, named Most Outstanding Wrestler

Richie Mulhall
March 10, 2013

Healthy, determined, ready to wrestle for MAC Championships

Shane Flanigan
March 8, 2013
Senior Stevie Mitcheff pries Wisconsin's Matthew Cavallaris' hand from the mat during their match Sunday, Feb. 17 at the MACC as part of the NWCA National Duals. Kent State defeated Wisconsin in the meet 33-10, finishing in third place overall behind Oklahoma State and Northern Iowa. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Healthy, determined, ready to wrestle for MAC Championships

Richie Mulhall
March 8, 2013
The Kent State gymnastics team cheers on sophomore Amiah Mims at the end of her floor routine during a home victory Jan. 25 at the MACC over Western Michigan and George Washington, 194.675 to 194.125 to 193.875 respectively. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] After concussion, Mims works to regain starting job

Lily Flynn
March 7, 2013
The replacement of the Harvey Redmond Bridge, connecting Fred Fuller Park and Kramer Ball Fields, was delayed after the discovery of endangered mussels living under the bridge in December. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Mollusk problem a hard one to crack for Kent bridge reconstruction

Amy Cooknick
March 6, 2013
Freshman fashion design major Jasmine Summers (right) and sophomore early childhood education major Katie Fife (left), hold up signs between the student center and KIVA to raise awareness for enslaved people on Tuesday, March 5 as part of the International Justice Mission KSU chapter's 27-hour demonstration at Risman Plaza. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] KSU students stand against modern day slavery

Cassandra Beard
March 5, 2013
Attorney Tim Hart stands before Judge Kevin Poland in defense of his client, Kent State sophomore Benjamin Schwartz, during arraignment on Monday, March 4 at the Portage County Courthouse in Ravenna. Schwartz plead not guilty to rape and importuning charges of two 14-year-old girls at a Feb. 16 slumber party. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN.

[Photo] KSU student pleads not guilty to alleged rape of two minors

Lance Lysowski, Molly Devaney
March 5, 2013

KSU students stand against modern day slavery

Shane Flanigan
March 5, 2013

KSU student pleads not guilty to alleged rape of two minors

Shane Flanigan
March 5, 2013
Kramer Ball Fields in Kent remain inaccessible after construction of a new bridge was delayed in 2011 after the discovery of endangered mussels living under the bridge. Construction is expected to resume in August 2013 and completed by the 2014 baseball season in April. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Kids still waiting to play ball at Kramer Fields

Grant Engle
March 5, 2013
Peter Latkovic, university power plant manager, walks through the main switchgear room of Kent State's power plant located on Ted Boyd Drive across from the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The facility's generators produce 13 megawatts of electricity, which is distributed throughout the campus. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN.

[Photo] Powering Kent State

Rachel Sluss
March 4, 2013

Powering Kent State

Shane Flanigan
March 4, 2013
Senior forward Diamon Stubbs muscles her way through two defenders during a 77-71 home loss to Akron on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. The Akron Women's Basketball team completed its first sweep of Kent State in school history with the win. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN.

[Photo] Women’s basketball can’t fight past Akron

Meghan Blaha
February 25, 2013
Senior Tommy Sasfy struggles to break free of Oklahoma State's Alex Dieringer during their match Sunday, Feb. 17 at the MACC as part of the NWCA National Duals. OSU defeated Kent State in the meet 34-10. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Kent wrestling falls in clash with No. 1 Oklahoma State; earns hard-fought victory against No. 18 Wisconsin

Richie Mulhall
February 18, 2013
Michael Glavan (left) and Greg Violand (right) peform on stage during a dress rehearsal of "Spring Awakening" Thursday, Feb. 14. Directed by Tony Award winning Michael Rupert, "Spring Awakening" will run from Feb. 17 through Feb. 24 at the E. Turner Stump Theatre in the Music and Speech Building and is part of the Kent State University Roe Green Visiting Director Series. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] “Are you the guy that gets naked on stage?”

Caitlin Potts
February 15, 2013

“Are you the guy that gets naked on stage?”

Shane Flanigan
February 15, 2013

Ohio music shop: the hidden talent of Kent, Ohio

Shane Flanigan
February 14, 2013
Woody James, 61, opened the Ohio Music Shop in downtown Kent almost three years ago and has been making guitars for the past 28 years. James, who first picked up a guitar at age six, has played with artists such as Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Gilby Clarke (Guns 'n Roses) and Elliot Eastman (The Cars) over his muscial career. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Ohio music shop: the hidden talent of Kent, Ohio

Kate Kelly
February 14, 2013
Freshman guard Kellon Thomas drives past his Central Michigan opponent during an 87-72 home victory Saturday, Feb. 9. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Flashes hope to be in full force against Miami

Tim Dorst
February 13, 2013

From FaceWash to SimpleWash

Shane Flanigan
February 12, 2013
Kent State computer science majors David Steinberg (right), Daniel Gur (middle) and Camden Fullmer (left) are the developers of "Facewash," a Facebook app which allows users to search through their activity and content and remove potentially unwanted materials from public view. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] From FaceWash to SimpleWash

Bryan Webb
February 12, 2013
Senior guard Tamzin Barroilhet goes for a layup during a 64-45 loss to Eastern Michigan Thursday, Jan. 24 at the MACC. The Kent State Women's Basketball team is currently 3-18 overall this season. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN

[Photo] Women’s basketball looks for second conference win

Meghan Blaha
February 7, 2013
Sophomore Chelsea Drooger reaches out for the uneven bars Friday, Jan. 25 at the MACC during a tri-meet victory over Western Michigan and George Washington. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Gymnastics and wrestling teams set out to make university history

Lily Flynn
February 6, 2013
Beth Causey, 43, custodian at Kent State, operates a floor scrubber in Rockwell Hall Wednesday, Jan. 30. Causey has worked for the university's custodial services for five years. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Getting to know your custodians

Christina Suttles
February 4, 2013

Wash your Facebook!

Shane Flanigan
January 29, 2013

Gun debate sparks conversations on campus

Shane Flanigan
January 24, 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.

[Photo] Gun debate sparks conversations on campus

Matt Lofgren
January 24, 2013
Israeli Consul General Yaron Sideman speaks before Kent State students, faculty and other guests about American-Israeli relations Tuesday, Jan.22 at the Cohn Jewish Center sponsered by Hillel at Kent. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Israeli Consul General tells students how important international relations can be

Amanda Marker
January 23, 2013

Guns Across America rallies in Columbus

Shane Flanigan
January 22, 2013
Junior guard Ashley Evans goes up for a shot against her St. Francis (Pa.) opponent during an 81-67 home loss Wednesday, Nov. 28. The Kent State women's basketball team fell to 0-6.. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Women’s basketball prepares for game against Temple University

Erika Brun
December 6, 2012
Senior guard Tamzin Barroilhet goes for a layup during a 81-67 loss to St. Francis (Pa.) Wednesday, Nov. 28 in the M.A.C. Center. The Kent State women's basketball team fell to 0-6 and has lost 14 of its last 15 games dating back to last season. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN.

[Photo] Women’s basketball team still searching for first win of the season

Erika Brun
November 30, 2012
Sophomore pan-African studies major Bryan Miller-Foster (left) and Stark State College sophomore Devin Bates (right) rehearse their lines backstage during a practice run of "Broke-ology" Wednesday, Oct. 31. The Kent State University's African Community Theatre production will run from Nov. 8-11 and Nov. 15-18 inside Oscar Ritchie Hall. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN.

[Photo] Broke-ology focuses on African-American family relationships

Madeleine Winer
November 9, 2012

Broke-ology focuses on African-American family relationships

Shane Flanigan
November 9, 2012
Students cast their vote for the presedential election while others wait in line Tuesday, Nov. 6 inside the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Some students waited as long as an hour before casting their vote. Photo by Shane Flanigan

[Photo] KSU students embrace right to vote

Christina Suttles
November 7, 2012
Sophomore outside hitter Tinuke Aderemi-Ibitola spikes the ball on her opponents Friday, Oct. 26 during a 3-2 home loss to Bowling Green. The Kent State volleyball team will play their final home game for their 2012 season against Ohio University on Thursday, Nov. 1. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Flashes take on OU Bobcats in final home game of the season

Drew Jones
October 31, 2012

Student Green officially opens

Shane Flanigan
October 17, 2012
Evan Gildenblatt, executive director of Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government, cheers toward the crowd after cutting the ribbon during the dedication ceremony for the new Student Green in front of Risman Plaza Thursday. Construction began on the site in early April and concluded in October. The area provides more space for students to relax as well as a performance stage for student organizations. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN.

[Photo] Student Green officially opens

Bobby Batyko
October 17, 2012

PRIDE! remembers Matthew Shepard at vigil

Shane Flanigan
October 13, 2012
Roxie Patton, LGBTQ Center program coordinator, speaks to members of PRIDE! Kent during a vigil for Matthew Shepard outside Taylor Hall at the Victory Bell October 12. Shepard was brutally murdered on this date 14 years ago because of his sexual orientation. People and organizations around the country honor Shepard and others who were lost to murder or suicide because of their sexuaity on the anniversary of his passing.Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] PRIDE! remembers Matthew Shepard at vigil

Madeleine Winer
October 13, 2012
Sophomore setter Jenny Buczek falls to the court attempting to return the ball during a 3-0 loss to Akron October 6 at the M.A.C. Center. The Kent State volleyball team has lost 8 of its last 10 matches. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN.

[Photo] Kent State volleyball team embarks on another weekend road trip

Drew Jones
October 10, 2012
TeleProductions' Graphic Designer Jim Hurguy (right) and student designers Alex Kurr (left) and Brian Recktenwald (middle) created the "Kent State University Football 2012 Kickoff Video," which plays at the beginning of each home game at Dix Stadium. The video was featured on ESPN.com's Playbook Visuals blog September 2 as one of blogger Patrick Dorsey's favorite college football entrance videos. Photo by Shane Flanigan

[Photo] ESPN includes KSU football video among favorites

Nick Shook
October 2, 2012

ESPN includes KSU football video among favorites

Shane Flanigan
October 2, 2012
Kent State students Kevin Ball, Brandon Arroyo and Brittany Blose camp outside the M.A.C. Center Tuesday night to see President Obama speak on campus September 26. Ball, Arroyo and Blose were the first three in line to see the president. "I want to hear him get Kent State fired up to vote," Arroyo said. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Students camp out to be first in line for Obama speech

Daniel Moore, Jon Jankowski
September 25, 2012

Students camp out to be first in line for Obama speech

Shane Flanigan
September 25, 2012
Team Captain and Libero Hannah Herc fire-up the Kent State volleyball team during player introductions at the Kent State Mizuno Classic September 8. KSU defeated Saint Francis (Pa.) 3-0. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

[Photo] Flashes volleyball prepares for final tournament of the regular season

Drew Jones
September 13, 2012
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