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That school down the road: A deep dive into the Kent State and Akron rivalry

That school down the road: A deep dive into the Kent State and Akron rivalry

John Engoglia, Reporter March 5, 2025

Ohio State and Michigan, Auburn and Alabama, Duke and North Carolina — these are just a few of the biggest and most heated college rivalries in American sports.  All of those rivalries have massive...

The Flashes huddle up during the end of the first quarter on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Suffocating defense leads women’s basketball over Akron for regular season rivalry sweep

John Engoglia, Reporter March 2, 2025

Battling a slow offensive start, the Kent State women’s basketball team locked down Akron with a physical and active defense in a 64-44 victory Saturday.   Entering a hostile atmosphere at James...

Kent State traded blows with Akron before falling short in the wagon wheel contest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. With this loss, Kent State drops to a fourth place tie in the conference rankings.

Coach frustrated after men’s basketball heartbreaking loss to Akron

Anthony Leonardi, Sports Content Manager March 2, 2025

A small Kent State student section showed out in the J.A.R at the final wagon wheel game this season for men’s basketball, but they left disappointed after the Golden Flashes 77-72 loss to Akron. With...

Kent senior Cli'Ron Hornbeak, 42, goes up for the layup as Akron senior James Okonkwo, 32, tries to block in the first half of their match on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Akron completes regular season sweep of men’s basketball

Anthony Leonardi, Sports Content Manager March 1, 2025

Akron rolled through the second wagon wheel game of the men’s basketball season with a sweep following their 77-72 win in the rubber city against Kent State. The Golden Flashes came out strong, playing...

Tea lady Inc. successfully represents minority-owned businesses in Akron

Landry Torres, KSTV Reporter February 25, 2025

The Tea Lady Inc. is a business in Akron, Ohio, and has been up and running since 2019. This shop offers a wide selection of teas for a variety of ailments. The Tea Lady is supported by Akron community...

Kent State University senior forward Bridget Dunn, 15, gets guarded by University of Akron senior guard Alexus Mobley, 2, during their game on Feb. 1, 2025.

Women’s basketball soars high over Akron for fifth straight win

John Engoglia, Reporter February 3, 2025

Led by a hot start and strong effort on the offensive and defensive side of the ball, the Kent State women’s basketball team dominated Akron 73-51 Saturday. For the Flashes, it’s their fifth...

Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger dribbles the ball down the court in their match against Akron University on Jan. 31, 2025.

‘We’re going to keep fighting’: Men’s basketball remains optimistic after Akron loss

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 2, 2025

In a M.A.C. Center filled with fans in gold shirts anticipating the first rivalry game between the Kent State men’s basketball team and the Akron Zips, KSU fans left after a disappointing 85-71 loss...

Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger, 13, shoots a three-pointer while Miami OH University sophomore guard Mekhi Cooper attempts to block him in their match on Jan. 18, 2025.

Conference-leading Akron too much for men’s basketball at home

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 31, 2025

The first of the two rivalry games between the Kent State men’s basketball team and the Akron Zips saw Akron come into Kent and get an 85-71 win at the M.A.C. Center. Akron had the ball moving all...

Akron elementary school on lockdown following ICE activity in the area

Akron elementary school on lockdown following ICE activity in the area

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing Editor January 28, 2025

Akron elementary school, Forest Hill CLC, is on exterior lockdown after the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were seen patrolling nearby.  Akron Public Schools said there has been no ICE activity...

Kent State Football team celebrating touchdown by Luke Floriea in the first quarter against Akron. Nov 19, 2024.

Football comes up empty on Senior Night, loses second straight to Akron

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 21, 2024

The Kent State football team came out swinging in Tuesday's match again rival Akron, scoring three plays into the game to go up 7-0. But then, the team was outscored 38-3 over the next 39 minutes. Ultimately,...

Kent State Football huddled up for a quick talk before the start of the first quarter in their rival match against Akron on November 19,2024.

Football unable to take back Wagon Wheel, falls to 0-11

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 20, 2024

Senior night against the rival Akron Zips (3-8, 2-5) did not go the way the Kent State football team wanted, as it lost by a score of 38-17. The Flashes are now 0-7 in conference play. As it did against...

Junior Kendall White  sets the ball at the volleyball game on Nov. 2nd, 2024.

Ring the bell: Volleyball wins first game in 58 days

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 3, 2024

The story of the Kent State volleyball team this season has been one of sorrow. Blowouts, sweeps and choking away two-set leads have all been staples this season for the Flashes, but the team found itself...