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Joe Tresey

Flashes add experience to coaching staff

Scott Lendak February 28, 2017

Within days of spring practice, the Kent State football team has hired Joe Tresey as its cornerbacks coach. Tresey provides over 30 years of coaching experience to the Flashes’ staff."We're very pleased...

Faculty work to finalize universal restroom policy, ensure comfort for all

McKenna Corson February 28, 2017

After years of effort made by Kent State faculty, staff and students, a policy guaranteeing the construction of universal restrooms in all new campus buildings is in the works.Despite the increase in universal...

KSU students to make a difference this spring break

Megan Ferguson February 28, 2017

Kent State students from H2O Church and the University Parish Newman Center are participating in alternative spring break trips this semester to benefit the lives of others.Students from the Catholic Student...

James Hannon

College of Health, Education and Human Services selects new dean

Hannah Wagner February 28, 2017

Kent State's College of Education, Health and Human Services announced the new dean on Monday.James Hannon, a current professor and assistant dean of Academic Affairs and Research for the College of Physical...

Off-campus living students share safety tips

Sarah Heber February 27, 2017

Recent incidents, such as the hostage situation at The Villages at Franklin Crossings and the shooting at Ryan Place Apartments that resulted in the death of Nicholas Massa, have Kent State students more...

Homecoming Court applications available now

Miranda Kiner February 26, 2017

Applications for the 2017 Homecoming Court are available now through April 10.Juniors and seniors who have attended a consecutive four semesters, have a cumulative 2.25 GPA, 78 or more credit hours and...

A student walks by a campus emergency phone in front of Olson Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. 

A sense of safety on campus

Sarah Heber February 26, 2017

Students have access to police at every turn with over 40 emergency blue lights on campus.However, some colleges, such as Bakersfield College in California, have been steadily getting rid of the system.Tricia...

National memorial visits Kent State Rec

Troy Lee February 26, 2017

The lobby of the Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center featured oil paintings of 23 life-like men set against a background of a setting sun on Saturday. At first glance, the faces were of smiling,...

Campus Safety Tips

Sarah Heber February 26, 2017

Whether walking back from a party late at night or getting locked out of their car, students have access to a variety of safety services at Kent State.Security aids spend more than 100 hours training before...

Baseball and softball both secure wins over weekend

Scott Lendak February 26, 2017

BaseballThe Kent State baseball team won three games in a four-game series with Florida International University over the weekend.The Flashes won the series opener 13-5 over the Panthers. Junior Eli Kraus...

Assistant dean of the University College, N.J. Akbar, poses for a portrait in the Kent State University Library on Friday, Feb. 25, 2017.

Assistant dean of University College strides through challenges

Olivia Williams February 26, 2017

From being placed in special education classes and struggling with a speech impediment to making major strides in higher education, Kent State’s Assistant Dean of University College N.J. Akbar has accomplished...

Kent State junior Rachel Stypinski performs her floor routine during Kent State's "Flip for Cure" meet against Central Michigan at the M.A.C. Center on Feb. 19. 2017. 

Stypinski, Lamano shine in Flashes’ season-best meet

Scott Lendak February 26, 2017

Senior Skyelee Lamano focused intensely with her hands on her knees as she watched her teammate, Rachel Stypinski, earn the second highest score on the floor routine in Kent State history.“Rachel just...