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‘Teach-Off’ showcases instructors’ best tips and tricks

Alayna Howell, Reporter March 31, 2025

In a new competition this semester, a study tip may be enough to win first prize. On March 26, the Kent State Center for Teaching and Learning will host “The Great Kent State Teach-Off,” a five-minute...

New nap pods on campus

Emma Campbell, Reporter March 25, 2025

Students and staff are now able to relax and recharge on campus with new accessible seating named the nap pod. Partnering with Undergraduate Student Government, Kent State was able to provide funding...

USG hosts first Senator Debate of the semester

Emma Campbell, Reporter March 20, 2025

The Undergraduate Student Government hosted its first Senator Debate of the semester inviting all students to come and meet their candidates face-to-face. To vote for future senators, voting will take...

Traffic moves down East Main Street and along the edge of campus on Oct. 26, 2023.

Safe driving campaigns promote attentiveness and student protection

Chloe Porter, Columnist March 18, 2025

The Kent Stater hopes to encourage lively debate about today’s issues in our Opinion section. To submit an opinion piece for potential publication, email your article to [email protected]. For...

The workbench inside the Advanced Medical Robot Lab located on the lower level of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering. Feb. 21, 2025.

Kent State’s Advanced Medical Robot Lab leads healthcare research

Will Jernigan March 6, 2025

Researchers at Kent State’s Advanced Medical Robot Lab are working on a small, square device for hospitals to change health care for the better, after the proper testing. This device is one of many...

Pictured is Kent State student and president of MSA, Ramah Kassis.

From sunrise to sunset: How Muslims practice Ramadan on and off campus

Julia Greco, Reporter March 2, 2025

Starting on Feb. 28, Muslims begin their practice of Ramadan through stages of fasting, praying and feasting. Ramah Kassis, a senior in public health at Kent State University and president of the Muslim...

Kent sophomore Billy Meiszner faces off against Dylan Layton from Cleveland State during the wrestling meet on Feb. 22, 2024.

Meiszner wins championship in big weekend for wrestling at Navy Classic

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 26, 2024

Junior 141-pounder Billy Meiszner took home some serious hardware for the Flashes in the Kent State wrestling team’s appearance at the Navy Classic Sunday.  Ten different weight classes waged war...

Kent State Marching Band preformed while walking in the Homecoming parade, Sept. 28, 2024.

Marching band’s steps to prepare for homecoming

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter September 30, 2024

The Marching Golden Flashes annually highlight Kent State's homecoming weekend with their lively performances in the Homecoming parade and football halftime show. Over the past two weeks, they prepared...

Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Voting 101: How to vote in Ohio

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter September 18, 2024

Students across campus are gearing up for the November election and for many, this will be their first time voting.   There are multiple procedures for voting and registration due to students' varying...

Kent State Senior Ky Thomas defends the ball during the third quarter against Saint Francis University Sept. 7, 2024.

Football dominated in historic loss against one of nation’s best

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 15, 2024

The Kent State football team took a trip down south to play No. 7 Tennessee (3-0, 0-0), and it was a historic night. For Kent State, the team was on the wrong side of it, as Tennessee set numerous school...

St. Francis Redshirt Junior Paul Tangelo sacks Kent State Junior Devin Kargman during the first quarter of the game against Saint Francis University on Sept. 7, 2024.

Football gets obliterated by nation’s No. 7 on the road

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 15, 2024

A week after losing in an upset to Saint Francis of the FCS, the Flashes went on the road Saturday as an underdog looking to pull a stunner – the road trip did not go smoothly. Kent State now finds...

Eva Usoz, Kent State Sophomore and Field Hockey Midfielder, prepares to take a corner against their opponents, the Liberty Flames, Sept. 1, 2024.

‘We have to put four together’: Field hockey shows fight but allows big fourth quarter in loss

Andrew Gold, Reporter September 14, 2024

The Kent State Field Hockey team had the Penn State University Nittany Lions deadlocked at 1-1 before PSU surged in the fourth quarter en route to a 4-1 victory Friday.  At the end of the first half,...