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Yung Gravy, known for hits like “Betty” and “Mr. Clean,” performs at the Kent State Homecoming Concert on Thursday, September 29.

Yung Gravy throws Lunchables, cereal boxes into crowd to kick off homecoming weekend

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter September 30, 2022

All aboard! The Gravy Train arrived at Kent State Thursday evening. Yung Gravy, the certified platinum internet sensation known for his humorist songs such as “Mr. Clean" and “1 Thot 2 Thot Red...

Buffalo defenders tackle Kent State quarterback George Bollas during a run in the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

Flashes welcome Redhawks to Dix Stadium for Homecoming matchup

Henry Palattella October 11, 2017

Last season, Miami (OH)'s 18-14 victory over Kent State turned its season around. Coming into their matchup against the Flashes, the Redhawks were 0-6 and a loss away from falling out of bowl contention....

Army ROTC, Veterans Club to host Homecoming tailgate

Kathryn Monsewicz October 11, 2017

Kent State’s Army ROTC and Veterans Club will host a tailgate party in the Field House parking lot next to Dix Stadium before Saturday’s Homecoming football game.Those who come will get to know the...

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Second International Homecoming features festivities and culture

McKenna Corson September 30, 2016

With 20 represented countries showcasing their cultures, Kent State's second International Homecoming on Friday night provided a worldly feel to an originally American celebration.The event, which started...

Taylor Award Winner, Christine Plonsky, watches a video put together for her during the JMC Awards in Franklin Hall on Friday Oct. 2, 2015.

Texas women’s athletics director speaks at alumni ceremony

Ian Flickinger October 4, 2015

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication welcomed back alumna Chris Plonsky, the current director of women’s athletics at the University of Texas, on Friday for the 2015 Alumni Awards Ceremony.KentPlonsky...

Kent State Homecoming 2014 in photos

KS Photo Staff October 19, 2014

This year, some rain visited Kent during Kent State’s Homecoming celebrations. Though wet, the Homecoming parade was still packed full of Kent State pride. Kisses were shared on the K and fans cheered...

Fifth year tight end Casey Pierce scores a touchdown against Army at the homecoming game at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. The Flashes went on to win their first game 39-17.

Kent State football achieves first win of the season

Taylor Rosen October 19, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State football team’s long wait for a win is over. As rain poured down on Dix Stadium Saturday afternoon, the Kent State football snapped its winless drought and celebrated Homecoming...

2014 Homecoming Queen Candidate Profiles

Joy Yala Public health major, seniorWhat was your initial reaction when you found out you were selected to be on the Homecoming Court?“I was on duty that night, so I thought it was a duty call … so...