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Kent State students and staff, finishing a safari in Akagera National Park.

‘Sharing the influence of sports on society’: Athletes, staff give back in Rwanda

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor January 23, 2024

Twenty student athletes, administrators and staff members traveled to Rwanda in January on a service trip where the group learned about the community and the effects of the Rwandan genocide. Plans for...

The Kent State football team celebrates a touchdown during the game against Bowling Green State Nov. 8, 2023.

There’s always next year: Football looks forward to upcoming ‘youth movement’ as season ends

John Hilber, Reporter December 12, 2023

First-year coach Kenni Burns and Kent State football will look to turn the page to the 2023-2024 season following the end of the season Nov. 25. The Flashes closed out its 1-11 season with its final...

The Kent State football team celebrates during the first quarter of the homecoming game against Buffalo Oct. 21, 2023.

One more time: Football aims to double season win total in final game

John Hilber, Reporter November 22, 2023

It has been over two months since Kent State football earned its last win. However, the team has a chance to get one last victory before the season closes Saturday in its home against Northern Illinois. KSU...

Kent State rush ends coach CJ Robbins speaks with the football team during the homecoming game on Oct. 21, 2023.

‘Our worst game of the year’: Football’s offense goes silent in Ball State beating

John Hilber, Reporter November 19, 2023

The losses keep coming for Kent State football, as the team was dominated by Ball State (4-7, 3-4) Saturday in a 34-3 defeat. The offense was silent throughout the game, and the defense could not keep...

Kent State’s football faces the the University of Buffalo on Oct. 21, 2023.

Football routed by Ball State for 10th loss of the season

John Hilber, Reporter November 18, 2023

Kent State’s football team got off to a slow start and could not come back against Ball State (4-7, 3-4), falling to the Cardinals 34-3. KSU fell to 1-10 on the season, hitting the double-digit loss...

Kent State sophomore Stephen Daley celebrates with fellow teammates after a play during the game against Buffalo on Oct. 21, 2023.

Preview: Football looks to avoid double-digit losses on the road

John Hilber, Reporter November 16, 2023

Kent State football will try to reverse its luck Saturday when the team takes on Ball State in Muncie, Indiana, for the 11th game of the season. The Flashes dropped its game against a Mid-American Conference...

Kent State sophomore tight end Justin Holmes runs the ball down the field during the game against Bowling Green State University on Nov. 8, 2023.

Reaction to MACtion: Football embarrassed at home for seventh straight loss

John Hilber, Reporter November 9, 2023

Kent State football was doomed after facing a 14-3 first quarter deficit to Bowling Green – and it did not get any better after that. The Flashes could not regroup after falling behind and were outscored...

Kent State graduate student wide receiver Jack Coulson gains some yardage against Bowling Green State University during the game on Nov. 8, 2023.

Football drops ninth game of season in disappointing fashion

John Hilber, Reporter November 9, 2023

Kent State football allowed 28 first half points and could not recover, losing against Bowling Green 49-19. BGSU won its fourth straight game, improving to 6-4, while the Flashes fell to 1-9 on the season...

The Kent State football team celebrates during the first quarter of the homecoming game against Buffalo Oct. 21, 2023.

PREVIEW: Football attempts to salvage games of season in Midweek MACtion

John Hilber, Reporter November 6, 2023

Although the win column has been dry this season, Kent State football will look to add one more to it Wednesday when they play Bowling Green. The game comes off the heels of a shocking last-minute loss...

Kent State then sophomore Quarterback Tommy Ulatowski celebrates with then senior Wide Receiver Luke Floriea (0) after they connected for a 19 yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of the Wagon Wheel game at Akron's Infocision Stadium on Nov. 1, 2023.

Football walks away without Wagon Wheel after devastating loss

John Hilber, Reporter November 2, 2023

Akron snatched victory from the jaws of defeat Wednesday after scoring the game-winning touchdown with 26 seconds remaining on the clock. Kent State was set to defend the Wagon Wheel for the fifth straight...

Akron shocks Kent State football with late comeback

John Hilber, Reporter November 1, 2023

With 26 seconds left in the Wagon Wheel game, Kent State’s football team allowed its third touchdown of the fourth quarter, losing to Akron 31-27.  The Zips snapped their five-game losing streak...

Kent State sophomore Stephen Daley celebrates with fellow teammates after a play during the game against Buffalo on Oct. 21, 2023.

Preview: Football looks to bounce back, keeping Wagon Wheel in battle against Akron

John Hilber, Reporter October 30, 2023

The rivalry with Akron will be renewed for the 66th time Wednesday, and Kent State will look to keep the Wagon Wheel at home for the fifth-straight season. The team will look to bounce back after a...