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Kent State guard Ashley Evans deflects Walsh University’s Jalynn Graham during the Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 game in the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes lost the exhibition game 80-89.

KSU women’s basketball links experience with new talent

Ben Orner November 5, 2014

A new season of college hoops is finally here, and the Kent State women’s basketball team couldn’t bemore ready.“This team has been very clear that they are determined to make this season our best...

The University of Toledo runs a play against the Kent State during the game Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. The Flashes lost 20-30.

Flashes return home, fall to Toledo

Taylor Rosen November 5, 2014

In what was a rainy and windy night at Dix Stadium, the Kent State football team fell behind early on in the game, and never made a game of it as the Flashes lost their second consecutive game to Toledo,...

Kent residents John Ferlito and Linda Ferlito walk into the voting entrance at Theodore Roosevelt High School on Election Day, Nov. 4, 2014.

College vote in minority during midterm elections

Midterm Election Day has arrived, and eligible voters will line up at the polls, but less than a quarter of college students will be there. CIRCLE, a non-partisan youth voting research center out of the...

Flashes volleyball down Chippewas in five sets

Jimmy Miller November 1, 2014

Box ScoreIt’s pretty difficult to look past senior middle blocker Liz Reikow.She stands at 6-foot-6 inches tall, earned the Mid-American Conference East Defensive Player of the Week honors just a month...

Local deaf community comes together for Deaf Night Out

Anthony Didion October 31, 2014

Kent State sign language students, deaf individuals and others gather at Buffalo Wild Wings every other Thursday to socialize and bond.This week, Deaf Night Out had to be moved from Buffalo Wild Wings...

Freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger from the Flashes blocks the ball against Northern Illinois at the annual 'Dig for the Cure' volleyball match at the MAC Center on October, 24, 2014.

Flashes riding with confidence for rematch bout

Jimmy Miller October 29, 2014

Junior middle blocker Bridget Wilhelm has been here before.With the Kent State volleyball team riding a wave of confidence into the final home stretch of the season, the Flashes host Ohio University in...

Freshman midfielder Abbie Lawson fights for the ball against Toledo's Megan Connor to the ball during a game Friday, October 24, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

Soccer looks to claim high seed for MAC Tournament

Ben Orner October 29, 2014

After clinching a playoff berth, the Kent State soccer team (9-6-3, 4-4-2 MAC) will face Ohio (6-12, 3-7 MAC) on Thursday in its last regular season game.Scouting OhioKent State is 8-12-1 all-time against...

Senior forward Hannah Faulkner pulls back to shoot, scoring her third goal in Kent State's 6-1 victory over MAC opponents Ball State at Murphy-Mellis Field on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. Faulkner scored a total of four goals in the game, all four of which came during the second half.

Faulkner named MAC Offensive Player of the Week

Ricky Salcer October 29, 2014

Senior field hockey player Hannah Faulkner was named Mid American Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday after her outstanding weekend.In her final two regular season home games, Faulkner made...

DIY Costumes

Students break away from the norm, make DIY costumes

Cheyenne Perry October 28, 2014

Many students donned Halloween costumes for a night out in Kent last weekend, and some are preparing to dress up again for the actual holiday. For students who want to stand out, buying a pre-packaged...

Pioneer Cemetery on Stow Road is one of the oldest cemeteries in Kent.

Kent cemeteries hold city’s history

Katherine Schaeffer October 28, 2014

Since its founding in 1805, generations of colorful characters have called the City of Kent home. While some left tangible legacies, marking city streets and buildings with their names, others left behind...

Kat Holtz, health educator and HIV specialist, teaches Kent State students about contraceptives and practicing safe sex at the "latexology" presentation as a part of Sex Week on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014.

The ins and outs of latex

Carolyn Pippin October 27, 2014

Kat Holtz, health educator and HIV specialist, coaxed students to play penis ring toss Monday night. After no one succeeded, she broke the awkward silence by saying, "None of you are actually coordinated...

Student leaders gather for first USG leadership round table

Tristan Buirley October 27, 2014

Student leaders from organizations across Kent State, such as student media and Black United Students, gathered in the balcony of the ballroom to discuss leadership at the first Undergraduate Student Government...

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