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Kent State’s late-game defensive woes continue against George Mason

Nick Buzzelli November 22, 2016

For the second consecutive game, the Kent State men’s basketball team held a lead with under a minute remaining in a Gulf Coast Showcase contest. And, for the second consecutive game, the Flashes couldn’t...

Annual thanksgiving dinner spreads holiday cheer to international students

Mckenna Corson November 22, 2016

Kent State's International Thanksgiving Dinner in the Student Center gave international students the opportunity to celebrate the holiday alongside friends, faculty and community members.From turkey to...

Kent State has released a new limited-edition, reusable cup for the Fall Semester. These cups are available at all restaurants on the first floor of the Student Center in the Hub. Pictured on Tuesday Nov. 15, 2016

Limited-edition cups promote KSU pride, attract students to campus dining

Rachel Stevenson November 22, 2016

Dining Services promoted Kent State pride and showed student and faculty appreciation by distributing limited-edition Kent State cups with a drink purchase in the HUB.“It really was a way to get across...

Andy Harkness, art director of "Moana." Photo by Alex Kang. ©2016 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

New Disney film ‘Moana’ promotes on-screen diversity

Rachel Duthie November 22, 2016

Disney’s animated film “Moana” is starting a conversation far beyond the realm of Hollywood.The movie, which opened Wednesday, introduces viewers to the first Polynesian Disney princess, depicted...

Kent State sophomore guard Jalen Avery (#0) goes for the basket in Kent State’s game against South Dakota University in the first game of the Gulf Coast Showcase in Estero, Florida, on Monday, November 21, 2016. The Flashes lost to South Dakota, 80-77.

Missed opportunities plague Kent State in loss to South Dakota

Nick Buzzelli November 21, 2016

During Kent State men's basketball’s media day three weeks ago, head coach Rob Senderoff stressed the importance of playing neutral site games early in the season to prepare for the Mid-American Conference...

Flashes, Lurken struggle in road loss to Detroit Mercy

Henry Palattella November 21, 2016

Kent State senior guard Larissa Lurken asserted her dominance through the first three games of the Kent State women basketball's season, coming into Monday's game against the University of Detroit Mercy...

Flier suggesting racist comments causes university to react

India Said and Cameron Gorman November 21, 2016

A flier titled 'Why White Women Shouldn't Date Black Men' pertaining to racist propaganda was allegedly posted on a door near Kent State's Center for the Visual Arts building on campus.Brandon Morton,...

Junior guard Naddiyah Cross of the Kent State women's basketball team communicates with her teammates in overtime during the game against Robert Morris University game at the M.A.C Center on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016

Cross talks size, season and jokes

Henry Palattella November 20, 2016

The Kent State women's basketball season is underway, and the Flashes have jumped out to a 2-1 record. One of the reasons the Flashes have captured this early season success is because of the play of junior...

Alumna creates jobs for refugees via fashion business

Mallory Cox November 20, 2016

Tessa Reeves always had her heart set on working for a big-time fashion magazine in New York City, but it was in Ohio where she realized her true dream.Reeves is the co-founder and co-owner of Neighbors...

Photo courtesy of Gael Reyes.

‘Harry Potter’ continues to enchant fans with extended franchise

Gael Reyes November 20, 2016

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” enchanted fans this past weekend, soaring to a $75 million opening weekend debut, according to Variety.The much-anticipated Harry Potter spinoff landed in...

College of Public Health looks to renovate

Tianyu Yang November 20, 2016

To provide properly-equipped lab, instructional and support research space for continued growth of Kent State's College of Public Health and to consolidate, the north wing of Moulton Hall will be renovated.“Their...

Nicholas Hunter

Opinion: A love letter to professional wrestling

Nicholas Hunter November 20, 2016

I’m a fan of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Before you say it, yes, I know it’s not real – and that’s the best part.To me, wrestling is the ultimate escape from reality. During this past...