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Eight wrestlers advance to second day of MAC tournament

Samantha Ross March 4, 2017

For the past 11 years, Kent State's wrestling team has had at least one Mid-American Conference champion —  but the streak will end tomorrow. Eight Flashes are advancing to Sunday's round of the MAC...

Kent State senior forward McKenna Stephens goes for the layup against the University at Buffalo at the M.A.C. Center on Mar. 4, 2017.

Flashes beat Buffalo, secure three seed in MAC Tournament

Henry Palattella March 4, 2017

When the Kent State women’s basketball team lost to the University at Buffalo last month, the Flashes' chances of securing a first round-bye to the MAC tournament looked to be in jeopardy.The Flashes...

Kent State senior Jordan Hardison celebrates with her team after a successful performance on the balance beam during Kent State University's Beauty and the Beast double meet event for gymnastics and wrestling on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

Flashes continue hot streak in road victory

Scott Lendak March 4, 2017

After delivering a nearly perfect floor routine, Kent State junior Rachel Stypinski thought of her teammates as they cheered her on.“I get a lot of extra energy from my teammates during my routine,”...

Rebecca Kapler hands the Rock the Runway awards to Ann Marie Elaban and Kassidy Brillhart, designers of the winning line "Living Lindy" on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Rock the Runway fashion show revives the Roaring ’20s

Paige Miller March 4, 2017

Kent State students dazzled the audience with intricate designs at the 13th annual Rock the Runway fashion show featuring styles inspired by the Roaring '20s.Sophomore communication studies major Michael...

Kent State senior forward Jimmy Hall makes a move to the rim against Akron senior center Isaiah Johnson at the James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. Kent State beat Akron, 70-67.

Viral videos depict fallout between Flash, Zippy

Quaylyn Hairston March 3, 2017

The long-time rivalry between Kent State and The University of Akron mounted in a viral marketing campaign launched in February. A collaboration between both universities, these videos depicted the origins...

Turning Green co-founder, Erin Schrode speaks in the Kent Governance Chambers on Thursday, March 2, 2017. 

Anti-Semitism doesn’t stop Erin Schrode

Megan Ferguson March 2, 2017

Erin Schrode, the youngest person to run for Congress, perseveres after getting large amounts of hate mail for being Jewish.She told Kent State students Thursday night that every single person has the...

Local mental health services available to students

Sarah Lorenz March 2, 2017

Avery Millis is among the 85 percent of college students who report feeling overwhelmed during the semester, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA).Millis, a junior criminology...

Hard work pays off as fashion alum finds success

Rachel Duthie March 1, 2017

Blake Campbell moved to New York City with no money and no job. It was 2015 and she graduated from Kent State with her fashion merchandising degree two weeks earlier. Her family did not favor the decision,...

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Residence Services proposes adding a laundry fee to housing tuition

Linda Stocum March 1, 2017

In response to the ongoing student Quality of Life Survey, Residence Services is considering adding a laundry fee to housing tuition.Students currently pay $2.75 per washer load to do laundry in residence...

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Danielle Johnson March 1, 2017

HED: Female Kent State students prepare for futures in male dominated fieldFemale Kent State students are proving they are just as qualified to work in a male dominated industry while working for their...

Kent State President Beverly Warren reads Dr. Suess’s “The Cat in the Hat” to school kids for Read Across America at the University Bookstore on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. 

President Warren reads ‘Cat in the Hat’ during Dr. Seuss event

Quaylyn Hairston February 28, 2017

The legacy of children's author Dr. Seuss took over the University Bookstore Tuesday morning for a Read Across America event.Large paw-shaped footprints around the store led to different activities and...

KSU students to make a difference this spring break

Megan Ferguson February 28, 2017

Kent State students from H2O Church and the University Parish Newman Center are participating in alternative spring break trips this semester to benefit the lives of others.Students from the Catholic Student...

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