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Kent State women's basketball starting lineup gear for their first home game against James Madison University Nov. 4, 2024 in the M.A.C.C.

Babbitt headlines standout performances in women’s basketball’s big win

John Engoglia, Reporter November 9, 2024

Impressive performances from several Flashes led the Kent State women’s basketball team to a 113-54 win over Walsh Thursday. The win also marks the first of the season for the team. The Flashes dominated...

People wait in line at the United Methodist Church of Kent to vote on Nov. 5, 2024.

Election Day comes to an end as voters continue to trickle in

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter November 5, 2024

Despite 7:30 p.m. approaching fast, Kent voters continued to pile into the United Methodist Church to cast their ballot late into the night.  One of those voters was Lexie Norris, a freshman early...

Kent State women's basketball starting lineup gear for their first home game against James Madison University Nov. 4, 2024 in the M.A.C.C.

Comeback bid comes up short for women’s basketball in season opener loss

John Engoglia, Reporter November 5, 2024

Poor shooting and rebounding led the Kent State women’s basketball team to lose the season opener against James Madison 67-56 Monday night.  The Flashes were unable to find an offensive rhythm for...

Last minute voting tips and suggestions

Last minute voting tips and suggestions

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter October 31, 2024

With election day less than a week away and early voting already well underway, some students may already have their voting plan set.  For those still struggling to find a voting plan that works for...

Slow start hurts women’s golf at Mercedes Benz Collegiate

Slow start hurts women’s golf at Mercedes Benz Collegiate

John Engoglia, Reporter October 25, 2024

A rough first and second round performance caused the Kent State women’s golf team to finish in the middle of the pack in the Mercedes Benz Collegiate in Knoxville, Tenn.  The Flashes finished the...

'We did a lot of great things': Gilkison and men’s golf win Flyer Invitational to end Fall season

‘We did a lot of great things’: Gilkison and men’s golf win Flyer Invitational to end Fall season

John Engoglia, Reporter October 24, 2024

The Kent State men’s golf team had an extremely successful outing in the Flyer Invitational in Dayton, Ohio, as the team won the tournament, and senior Jordan Gilkison claimed the individual title.  The...

NBA season overview: Standings, awards and Finals predictions

NBA season overview: Standings, awards and Finals predictions

John Engoglia, Reporter October 22, 2024

The NBA season is right around the corner, and with it comes an abundance of teams that could make a lot of noise throughout the year.  Some teams will hope to build off of encouraging play while others...

Career and Exploration Fair introduces students to future employment opportunities

Career and Exploration Fair introduces students to future employment opportunities

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter October 16, 2024

Students of all majors and standings crowded the Student Center ballroom in hopes of impressing future employers during the Fall Career and Exploration Fair Thursday.  The fair was organized by the...

Men’s golf perseveres through weather conditions at Golden Flash Individual

Men’s golf perseveres through weather conditions at Golden Flash Individual

John Engoglia, Reporter October 16, 2024

The Kent State men’s golf team played through cold, rainy and windy weather conditions to finish strong at the Golden Flash Individual, which ended Monday.  The weather caused problems throughout...

Kedronova wins second tournament of season for women's golf at Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational

Kedronova wins second tournament of season for women’s golf at Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational

John Engoglia, Reporter October 10, 2024

Veronika Kedronova’s stunning performance guided the Kent State women’s golf team to a third-place finish at the Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational that ended Tuesday.  This marks Kedronova’s...

Students educate peers on voter registration mishaps

Students educate peers on voter registration mishaps

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter October 8, 2024

Kent State is still reeling from Akron Votes’ presence on campus, which left an estimated 250 students incorrectly registered to vote in the upcoming fall election.  Although Kent State Votes has...

Men and women’s golf fall flat at Blessings Collegiate Invitational

Men and women’s golf fall flat at Blessings Collegiate Invitational

John Engoglia, Reporter October 5, 2024

The Kent State men and women’s golf teams both finished in the middle of the pack at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational at Fayetteville, Arkansas, which ended Wednesday.  The three-day tournament...