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Photo Courtesy of Victoria's Secret. 

Victoria’s Secret to host spring break party at the Province

Payton Moore February 16, 2015

Campus representatives are hosting a Victoria’s Secret PINK pre-launch party for the spring break collection on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Province Clubhouse. Despite recent freezing temperatures,...

H2O members will minister in Mexico for alternative spring break

Skye McEowen February 16, 2015

Students and faculty from H2O Church will go on a mission trip to Mexico over spring break.From March 21-27, the group of 15 will be partnering with Back2Back Ministries, an organization based in Ohio...

Jonathan Selinger. Photo courtesy of Kent State.

Two KSU professors named physics fellows

Jacob Runnels February 16, 2015

The American Physical Society named two Kent State professors in the fields of physics and chemical physics as fellows for 2014. Physics professor Declan Keane and chemical physics professor Jonathon...

Our View: Temperatures dropped below freezing yesterday, but we stayed warm watching SNL

KS Editors February 16, 2015

Saturday Night Live is turning 40 years old — meaning that it’s older than most of us. The infamous sketch comedy show began in 1975, with comedy legend cast members like John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd...

 Kent State’s Whitnee Johnson competes on the uneven bars during the meet against Central Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2014. Johnson finished her routine with a 9.725 and the Flashes lost with an overall score of 195.325-196.400.

Kent State gymnastics falls to Central Michigan

Megan McEldowney February 15, 2015

Despite a strong performance from freshman Rachel Stypinski, Kent State gymnastics (2-5, 1-3 Mid-American Conference) fell to Central Michigan on Saturday, 196.400-195.325, inside the M.A.C. Center.“Central...

Wrestling team falls to Northern Illinois

Zac Sommer February 15, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team was unable to advance in the NWCA National Duals on Sunday as the Flashes fell to No. 5 ranked Illinois, 38-0, in Champaign, Illinois.Junior wrestler Kyle Bauer (149) and...

Ash Wednesday starts this week

Skye McEowen February 15, 2015

This Wednesday, many members of the Catholic faith, among others, will be observing a significant holiday: Ash Wednesday.Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 46 days before Easter, which includes...

The Kent Stater Hodgson Mill is a vegan friendly brand sold at the Eastway Market and Deli, which also sells gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and traditional options for Kent State students.

University offers choices to help students with food allergies

Kelsie Britton February 15, 2015

Kent State University Dining Services provides multiple options for students affected by food allergies.Dining Services Resident District Manager Richard Roldan said that the conversation on food allergies...

The plaza at Lincoln Center on Manhattan’s Upper West Side once again was peppered with people taking in the stylish sights of guests on their way to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. This season, as in recent seasons, more and more designers are leaving the tents to hold their shows elsewhere across the city. 

Fashion students participate in NYC Fashion Week

Kelsey Drumm February 15, 2015

Kent State students are learning first hand about the fashion industry by volunteering at New York City’s Fashion Week from Feb. 11 to 19. The fashion design and merchandising students are currently...

Female Colorism: A look at racial perception and division

Bruce Walton February 15, 2015

Am I really black? How black am I? Why can’t I be darker? Or lighter? Can someone be “blacker” or “whiter” than others in my race? Should I try to be lighter? Should I get a tan to make myself...

How binge-watching can help or hurt students

McKenzie Jean-Philippe February 15, 2015

You're sitting in front of the computer, and you know you have a five-page essay due the next day.After hours of typing, one paragraph is complete. After accomplishing so much, you reward yourself with...

Flashes take down Toledo in extra time

Stephen Means II February 14, 2015

With the Kent State and Toledo men’s basketball teams tied at 67, Toledo (16-9, 8-4 Mid-American Conference) freshman guard Stuckey Mosley had a chance to win the game at the free-throw line.Instead,...