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Former Kent State softball coach Karen Linder

Former Kent State softball player files lawsuit against university for alleged rape cover-up

Former Kent State softball player Lauren Kesterson filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Kent State and former softball coach Karen Linder, alleging Kesterson was raped by Linder’s son, a then-varsity baseball...

Sophomore Kent robotics team member Sarah Rosenbaum adds some final touches to her team’s robot before the practice competition on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016. The team competed against Virginia Tech, Akron University and Iowa State in a practice round before the final competition in May.

Kent State Robotics Team successfully hosts first annual NASA practice competition.

Jenna Kuczkowski February 9, 2016

The Kent State Robotics Team hosted its first ever robotic mining practice competition on Saturday, Feb. 6. The practice took place in the old glass lab located in the Michael Schwartz Center.The University...

Our View: Superbowl ad reflects ambitious campaign

February 7, 2016

Following President Beverly Warren’s initial ideas for rebranding 18 months ago, Kent State officially launched its new branding campaign with an anthem video last Monday. The $2.3 million campaign...

Sophomore Ali Marrero celebrates with her Kent State gymnastics teammates after her performance on the bars. The Flashes took second place at the tri-meet with George Washington and Northern Illinois University on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

Gymnastics team remains undefeated in the MAC, but falls overall

Elise Kogelnik February 7, 2016

The Kent State gymnastics team took first in three events at Sunday's meet, but coach Brice Biggin said two mistakes on the floor exercise cost them the win. George Washington University edged the Flashes...

Police and investigators on the scene at Ryan Place Apartment complex on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. The police were called around 4:15 p.m. when shots were reported.

Police investigating shooting at Ryan Place apartments

Karl Schneider February 7, 2016

The Kent Police Department responded to a shooting at 1632 E. Main St. Apt. 303 in Ryan Place Apartments around 4:15 p.m. Sunday night.Captain Jim Prusha confirmed one person was shot and died at the scene...

Lauren Innovations partners with Kent State Tuscarawas to create The Safety App Challenge

Alyssa Ronyak February 7, 2016

The Safety App Challenge was a competition between juniors and seniors of Tuscarawas High School and Kent State Tuscarawas campus students. The challenge was designed for students to come up with their...

Kent State gymnastics takes second place at tri-meet

Elise Kogelnik February 7, 2016

Kent State (3-2, 2-0 Mid-American Conference) earned their highest score of the season at today’s meet, but George Washington University took first by less than half a point.Kent State earned a total...

Lucas Misera

Opinion: Why I don’t want free tuition

Lucas Misera February 7, 2016

Bernie Sanders is gathering momentum heading into the New Hampshire primary; the Vermont senator is officially a legitimate threat to Hillary Clinton’s campaign.The animated Sanders has attracted a plethora...

Kent State senior forward Jared Fielden dives toward the puck to get it out of the zone against the University of Michigan Dearborn at home on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016.

Hockey Club splits weekend against Michigan-Dearborn

Bri Figley February 7, 2016

The Kent State Hockey Club went head-to-head over the weekend against the University of Michigan-Dearborn, who is currently fighting for first place in the league.With playoffs only two weeks away, Friday’s...

John Jones reacts to a video of Dr. Umar Johnson being shown during a Pride! Kent general meeting

Controversial ‘Prince of Pan-Africanism’ to speak at Kent State

Payton Moore February 6, 2016

Umar Johnson, a learning disability psychologist, will speak at Kent State on Monday. Johnson works with black youth to determine if they have mental disabilities at a young age, and is often criticized...

Kent State below average in national salary comparisons

Olivia Minnier February 6, 2016

Salaries for a professor and other positions can vary greatly depending on the type of institution.The national average salary for a four-year public institution professor is around $111,000, $80,000 for...

Students balance schedules to accommodate scholarship restrictions

Karl Schneider February 6, 2016

Scholarship recipients at Kent State may be at risk of losing award funding due to restrictions set by donors. Some donors designate scholarships to students at specific campuses.Last year, Kent State...

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