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‘We’re a better football team’: Knights slay Flashes in big way in opening week

John Hilber, Reporter September 1, 2023

The first game in the “KentGRIT” era did not produce the best result. “Not the start we wanted, but I’m proud of the way the team competed in the first half,” coach Kenni Burns said. “It’s...

Theater and dance students return to New York in hopes of starting their career

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter May 12, 2023

The seniors for Kent State’s theater and dance program returned to New York over spring break for big-time auditions.  The New York audition has been happening for over 20 years and this year's auditions...

How the Parisian protests are affecting study abroad students

Ashley Caudill, Reporter May 9, 2023

When preparing to study abroad, some find it easy to look at what is happening in the world to discourage themselves from going abroad for weeks to months on end. With Russia’s war on Ukraine and now...

Richmond inks contract extension through 2028 as KSU Athletic Director

Jacob Shondel, Reporter May 8, 2023

Kent State University announced on April 26 that current Director of Athletics Randale Richmond's contract will be extended through 2028.  “I am very thankful to President Diacon and the Board of...

Junior forward Jenna Hellstrom pushes the ball up feild against CSU on Sunday Sept. 13, 2015.

All-time women’s soccer scorer becomes assistant coach

Nico Crespo, Reporter May 5, 2023

Kent State’s women’s soccer all-time leader in goals scored, Jenna Hellstrom, returned to join the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Hellstrom is a former member of the Canadian Women’s National...

Lecturer and assistant professor Erica Eckert speaks on what the Kent administration was doing during and leading up to the May 4 shooting May 3, 2023.

‘Where Were the Administrators? A Student Affairs Perspective on May 4’ lecture

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter May 4, 2023

Assistant professor of higher education Erica Eckert discussed how the university’s administration handled the events surrounding the May 4 shootings in her Thursday lecture titled “Where Were the...

Student charged with off-campus rapes asks for bond reduction, remains listed in student directory

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2023

Editor's note: The hearing to consider reducing McCoy's bond has been continued and will now take place at 11:15 a.m. May 19. McCoy Watkins, the Kent State architecture student charged with two first-degree...

Lydia Lisowsky and her cousin Paul, both with Ukrainian roots. (Courtesy of Lydia Lisowsky)

How Kent State students, faculty are helping to support Ukraine

Ashley Caudill, Reporter May 4, 2023

Lydia Lisowsky’s grandparents migrated from Ukraine to the U.S. during World War II. She grew up speaking fluent Ukrainian, practicing the culture and attending Ukrainian schools in the area. Now, she...

Kent State freshman Corynne Hauser weaves around Hiram players as she works her way to the net during the game Dec. 11, 2022.

MAC All-Freshman player leads way for women’s basketball

John Hilber, Reporter May 3, 2023

In her first season on the Kent State women’s basketball team, freshman guard Corynne Hauser made an impressive impact on the team. The guard started in 25 of the 32 games the team played this season...

Kent State raises record amount in Athletics Scholarship Auction

John Hilber, Reporter May 3, 2023

The Kent State Athletics Department earned a record $35,000 in live auction items in the annual Athletics Scholarship Auction on Friday Apr. 21. The overall total raised was $114,000, according to Director...

Kent State Athletics partners with entertainment agency Van Wagner

Jacob Shondel, Reporter May 3, 2023

On April 13, Kent State Athletics announced Van Wagner as its exclusive multimedia rights partner and sales agent. Van Wagner will be responsible for corporate sponsorships and media sales for Kent...

Freshman Kolton Schaller is congratulated by coach Jeff Duncan as he passes third base April 30, 2023.

Weekend sweep lands baseball atop conference standings

Jacob Shondel, Reporter May 3, 2023

Kent State’s baseball team extended its home winning streak to 11 games after sweeping Ohio University.  The Flashes (31-12) outscored the Bobcats 26-10 over the 3-game series.  KSU is now first...

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