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SB1, officially known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, will eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the bill into law Friday, March 28, 2025. | Office of the Governor

Gov. DeWine signs SB1 into law, banning DEI at public universities

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 29, 2025

The future of higher education in Ohio has potentially changed forever.  Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 1 into law Friday, which will affect both students and faculty at public universities...

Kent junior Dionna Gray, 21, dribbles the ball as Ball State Ball State senior Lachelle Austin, 11, tries to defend her during the second quarter of their semifinal game during the MAC Tournament on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Women’s basketball eliminated from MAC Tournament, falls to top-seeded Ball State

John Engoglia, Reporter March 15, 2025

The Kent State women’s basketball team’s season may be over after a crushing 70-53 loss to top-seeded Ball State in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals Friday.  After a strong...

Kent sophomore Mya Babbitt, 23, and junior Dionna Gray, 21, high five each other after Babbitt scores a three pointer in the second quarter of the game against Miami OH in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Women’s basketball advances to semifinals after knocking out Miami

John Engoglia, Reporter March 13, 2025

In the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament, the Kent State women’s basketball team utilized a stingy and aggressive defensive effort to overcome Miami (OH) 68-61 Wednesday. Coming...

Kent's bench erupts in cheers after freshman Journey Hildebrand scores a three pointer with 56 seconds left of the third quarter on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Seniors go out with a bang in women’s basketball’s win over Toledo

John Engoglia, Reporter March 10, 2025

On Senior Day, the Kent State women’s basketball team bounced back from a rough Bowling Green loss to defeat Toledo 69-62 Saturday.  Six seniors were honored before the game: Jenna Batsch, Bridget...

Kent junior Dionna Gray, 21, makes her way up the court in the third quarter on March 1, 2025.

Off-night dooms women’s basketball in blowout loss to Bowling Green

John Engoglia, Reporter March 7, 2025

It was one of those nights where nothing went right for the Kent State women’s basketball team in a 84-61 loss to Bowling Green Wednesday.  The Flashes struggled mightily on both sides of the court...

Jack Amrhein, running in the 2025 general election to be the next mayor of Kent.

Kent State alumni makes his run for Kent mayor

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 6, 2025

Jack Amrhein was just a young man from Parma Heights when he decided to follow one of his best friends from high school to Kent State. Amrhein graduated from Cuyahoga Community College and was seeking...

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...

The new Information Desk located on the first floor of the Student Center on Feb. 7th, 2025.

New information desk brings improved efficiency and accessibility to student center

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter February 28, 2025

The Student Center, a hub for all to gather and socialize on campus, has entered the new year with new changes of its own.  The building has recently undergone renovations to construct a new information...

Kent sophomore Mya Babbitt, 23, defends the ball from Miami graduate student Maya Chandler, 10, as she drives towards the net during the third-quarter of the game against Miami, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

‘The biggest win of the season’: Women’s basketball takes down Ball State on the road

John Engoglia, Reporter February 23, 2025

In a defensive slugfest, the Kent State women’s basketball team left Muncie, Ind., victorious after a 60-54 win over top-seeded Ball State Saturday.  After a series of disappointing and close losses...

Kent sophomore Mya Babbitt, 23, defends the ball from Miami graduate student Maya Chandler, 10, as she drives towards the net during the third-quarter of the game against Miami, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Women’s basketball drops second in a row after loss to Buffalo

John Engoglia, Reporter February 21, 2025

For the first time since Nov. 16, the Kent State women’s basketball team has lost two games in a row, following a 76-70 loss to Buffalo Wednesday.  It’s also the third loss out of the last four...

Kent's team huddles together between plays during the game against Miami on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Disastrous third quarter sinks women’s basketball against Miami

John Engoglia, Reporter February 17, 2025

What started as a good-looking game for the Kent State women’s basketball team turned dark, as a rough third quarter performance led to a 64-62 loss to Miami (OH) Saturday.  The Flashes entered the...