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Kent State football kicks off this Saturday

Taylor Rosen August 27, 2014

Fab Five to watch for this season  Jordan Italiano (S) One of the best safeties in the MAC last season, totaling 78 tackles. Colin Reardon (QB) The sophomore now has one season’s worth of experience...

Our view: ESPN, rethink your priorities

Kent Stater editors August 24, 2014

ESPN anchor Neil Everett was clearly upset by his network’s excessive coverage of Johnny Manziel and Braxton Miller and the lack of coverage of Jason Bitsko’s death.In a rare moment for any professional...

Tyler Kieslich is a sports reporter for The Kent Stater. Contact him at tkieslic@kent.edu.

Opinion: Grieving with a hashtag

Tyler Kieslich August 24, 2014

Since its launch in 2006, Twitter has become part of the everyday human experience for hundreds of millions of users. When something important happens, most people find out about it through Twitter. And...

Jason Bitsko

‘He was totally unselfish’

Richie Mulhall August 24, 2014

His selfless nature and positive attitude toward others is what made Jason Bitsko an unforgettable personality and beloved teammate.“Jason had a passion for people,” his mother, Pam Bitsko, said. “He...

Bitsko

KSU football player found dead

Richie Mulhall August 20, 2014

Kent State football player Jason Bitsko, a junior marketing major, was found dead in his off-campus apartment Wednesday morning.Bitsko didn’t  show up for morning practice, drawing questions from...

Twitter reaction to Bitsko’s death

Alicia Balog August 20, 2014

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