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Flashes clip Eagles’ wings, earn first win in three meets to improve 3-2 in conference play

Michael Mann February 2, 2014

After dropping two consecutive matches, the Kent State wrestling team got back on a winning path with their 18-12 victory over Eastern Michigan while visiting Ypsilanti Friday night.The 125-pound class...

Goodson’s heroic shot the miracle Flashes needed

Richie Mulhall February 2, 2014

In the classic, highly anticipated Kent State-Akron basketball game Saturday night, senior forward Darren Goodson picked up his fourth foul and headed to the bench late in contest.When Goodson sat, he...

Wild ending and game-winning shot lifts Kent State over Akron

Richie Mulhall February 2, 2014

Many people doubted that Kent State would be able to pull off an upset victory over the East Division leader Akron Saturday night – even at home – because Akron had a size and record advantage...

Gene Shelton, associate professor of Journalism and Mass Communication

Black History Month Profile: Gene Shelton

Kara Taylor February 2, 2014

During Black History Month, the Daily Kent Stater will feature a leader in Kent State’s African American community. These people will describe their involvement in the African American community on campus,...

Blackstone LaunchPad hosts a 24-hour hackathon

Rachel Gill February 2, 2014

New products such as Google Glass, fitness bands and light-up clothing are all a part of the increasingly popular trend of wearable technology. Kent State’s Blackstone LaunchPad explored this new industry...

Pan-African Studies celebrates Black history month with film festival

Jason Meek February 2, 2014

In honor of Black History Month, the Department of Pan-African Studies will be holding a film festival throughout the month of February, featuring films and documentaries on the history of civil rights.Starting...

Robert Walker

Digital sciences director leaves for 13-day trip to India

Elizabeth Randolph February 2, 2014

The director of Kent State’s School of Digital Sciences is traveling to India for 13 days to recruit students for the school’s graduate program.Director Robert Walker left for India on Saturday. The...

 David LaBelle, director of the department of photojournalism, and photographer-filmmaker Maisie Crow smile for a picture together after Crow's lecture and film showing for the school of journalism and communication at Franklin Hall, Thursday evening, Jan. 30, 2014.

Photographer and filmmaker shows short film in Franklin Hall

Heather Inglis January 30, 2014

Dedication to the story was the overall theme as Maisie Crow spoke and showed her short film “The Last Clinic” on Thursday night. Crow, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker and photographer, came to explain...

Kent State sophomore K.K Simmons attempts to score in the game againt North Illiniois on January 29, 2014. Kent State lost the game in the final minutes, 50-49.

Rivalry Renewed: Struggling Flashes prepare for annual visit from Akron

Richie Mulhall January 30, 2014

Some rivalries are created simply to make money or to spice things up in a conference. Others are born.The Kent State-Akron rivalry is one that stems from proximity – two cities within 15 miles of each...

Stan Wearden

CCI dean finalist for provost at Columbia College Chicago

Nick Sewell January 30, 2014

Stanley Wearden, dean of the College of Communication and Information at Kent State, has been selected as a finalist for provost of Columbia College Chicago.Wearden was one of two finalists announced for...

Junior communication studies major Megan Gumpf walks out of the busy bookstore on the first day of the spring semester, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. The doorway is lined with backpacks because students are not permitted to bring them inside with them.

Textbook rental sales prevail in Kent bookstores

Breyanna Tripp January 16, 2014

Textbook rental programs can save students between 45 to 66 percent off the price of a new textbook according to the National Association of College Stores.Saving on textbook costs is a worry for all students...

College of Podiatric Medicine dean search narrowed to three candidates

Emily Mills January 14, 2014

Kent State University’s College of Podiatric Medicine is conducting a search for the new dean of the college following the death of Thomas V. Melillo, the former chief executive officer of the institution,...