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Newell highlights wrestling season opener

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 10, 2021

At first glance the Kent State wrestling team’s performance in the Clarion Open would look like a rough start to the season. KSU wrestlers finished with a record of 26-45, and as a team they placed...

Quarterback Dustin Crum dives forward to end a first down run during Kent State's 52-47 win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday night. 

Three different football team members named conference player of the week

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 10, 2021

After an important win over Northern Illinois, the Kent State football team swept the Mid-American Conference weekly honors as three players were recognized for their performances.Graduate student quarterback...

Marquez Cooper runs it down field during Kent State's 52-47 win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday night. 

Football heads into last set of games with a division title in sight

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 9, 2021

The Kent State football team is coming off its biggest win of the season, knocking off undefeated Northern Illinois in one of the largest matchups in Dix Stadium history. But the Flashes face another...

Judy Smith, owner of the houses located at 226 and 230 South Lincoln Street, holds the book "Crucial Turns" that references the street corner where she's spent most of her life.

Kent State purchases two properties to expand campus

Alexandra Golden Reporter November 8, 2021

After living on the corner of East College Avenue and South Lincoln Street for 70 years, 71-year-old Judy Smith sold her two properties to Kent State University to support future campus needs and strategic...

Kent State’s women’s volleyball team huddles together in celebration during a match against the University at Buffalo on Saturday, Oct. 23. Photo by Morgan McGrath.

Volleyball looks to win final regular season games after 4 consecutive 3-0 losses

Isabella Schreck Reporter November 7, 2021

After suffering two 3-0 losses this weekend to Bowling Green, the Kent State volleyball team must win all three of its final games to advance to the finals. The Flashes' chances of making the Mid-American...

Paige Felger in costume playing the wife character, Kate Strong, in "Love in Reserve."

Play titled “Love in Reserve” written by KSU staff member to run this month

Jordan Coleman Reporter November 7, 2021

Eric Mansfield's play, "Love in Reserve" will come to life in Rubber City Theatre in Akron this month, proving that he is more than a Kent State staff member.The original play by Kent State's communications...

The Kent State Women's Soccer team joins in a hype chant before the game against Northern Illinois University on Oct. 7. Kent State Flashes won 2-0.

Soccer falls in Mid-American Conference championship game

Cole Oswald Reporter November 7, 2021

The Kent State soccer team lost 3-0 to Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference championship game.The Flashes finished the season with a 13-4-4 record, their best record since 2017. KSU had not played...

Members of the Kent State field hockey team huddle up during a match. 

2 critical plays go the wrong way, and KSU field hockey team falls in MAC semifinals

Jacob Hansen Reporter November 5, 2021

Just over six minutes into the fourth period, a Longwood penalty shot deflected off a Kent State stick into the net. That broke a 0-0 tie.Six minutes later, the Longwood goalie dove for a save and missed....

Quarterback Dustin Crum dives forward to end a first down run during Kent State's 52-47 win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday night. 

Football takes down undefeated Northern Illinois, takes sole possession of first place in East

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 4, 2021

The Kent State football team’s matchup against Northern Illinois University had a lot of hype going into the game. Not only was it a potential Mid-American Conference Championship Game preview, but...

Freshman midfielder Alisa Arthur moves the ball down the field during the Kent State soccer team's 0-0 tie against Ohio University on Thursday Oct. 28. in Athens, Ohio. 

Soccer team, which tied Ohio 0-0 last week, plays Bobcats again Thursday in MAC semifinals

Cole Oswald Reporter November 3, 2021

After winning only two games last season, the Kent State soccer team was predicted to finish ninth in the Mid-American Conference coaches’ preseason poll. Now the third-seeded Flashes will play in the...

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Dante Cephas, number 14, runs with the football during the homecoming football game against Bowling Green State University on Oct. 2, 2021. The Golden Flashes beat Bowling Green 27-20.

Football team prepares for one of the biggest matchups in Dix Stadium history

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 2, 2021

Wednesday’s matchup between the Kent State football team and Northern Illinois University could very well be a preview of the Mid-American Conference Championship Game. It’s the first time since 1973...