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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Flash takes a trip to the Kent State student section at their first football game against Central Connecticut State on Sept. 16, 2023.

THIS OR THAT: Mascot battle: Let our eagle Flash stay golden

KentWired Editorial Board September 26, 2023

This opinion was written by Grace Davies, Annalexis Davis, Emma Kiko, Janson McNair, Leah Shepard, Jacob Shondel, Grace Springer and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading...

Flash the Golden Eagle waves a flag to celebrate the men's basketball team's victory over Portland University on Nov. 14, 2022.

The eagle behind the flash

Grace Springer, Editor-in-Chief June 26, 2023

On Oct. 12, 1985, a live golden eagle made its debut as Kent State’s first official mascot at a homecoming football game against the University of Texas at El Paso.  The school unveiled the eagle,...