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Mr. Flash contestants turn up the heat in the all-male beauty pageant

Gabrielle Martinez October 17, 2014

Mr. Flash 2014 was awarded to Homecoming Court candidate Andrew Cappuzzello. Along with the honor of Mr. Flash, Cappuzzello also won the “audience choice” award in the all-male pageant.“FLASHanthropy...

KSU releases more details about three employees self-monitoring for Ebola

Audrey Fletcher October 16, 2014

The three Kent State employees who are self-monitoring at home after potential Ebola virus exposure are not faculty members and do not work in food service. While not naming them, Kent State spokesman...

Beer Sales

Beer sales at Dix Stadium put more football fans in the stands

Taylor Rosen October 15, 2014

On tap at Dix Stadium, beer has not only led to a spike in attendance and an increase in revenue for Kent State, but it has enhanced the game day experience for Flashes fans.“Beer provides excitement...

City Council approves purchase of East College Avenue properties, addresses Ebola precautions in Kent

Joanna Kamvouris October 15, 2014

City Council approves purchase of East College Avenue properties, addresses Ebola precautions in KentKent City Council met Wednesday evening to approve the purchase of properties on East College Avenue...

Author and speaker Chaz Pitts-Kyser speaks to Kent State students in the Student Center on Oct.15, 2014.

Chaz Pitts-Kyser helps students pinpoint roots of self-doubt

Kailin Siegel October 15, 2014

Motivational speaker and author Chaz Pitts-Kyser told a group of students how to overcome self-doubt and fear of failure through an interactive, intimate speech in Kent State’s Student Center the night...

KSU wrestling practice at Risman Drive

Wrestling team holds second annual outdoor practice

Ray Strickland October 15, 2014

Kent State showcased their wrestlers at Rizman Plaza on Wednesday for its second annual outdoor practice.The Flashes held their first official practice Oct.10, but this event included recruits and their...

Our view: Confronting Ebola in Ohio

KS Editors October 15, 2014

Today it was announced Amber Joy Vinson, a Kent State graduate who cared for the first Ebola patient in the United States, Thomas Eric Duncan, was diagnosed with Ebola. Vinson visited northeast Ohio over...

False Vindicator tweet

Rush for Ebola information leads to false reports

Hanna Moore October 15, 2014

Several false news reports surfaced Wednesday regarding Amber Vinson, a Kent State graduate and Ebola patient who visited relatives in Tallmadge over the weekend. Tallmadge Mayor David Kline said at an...

This undated file image made available by the CDC shows the Ebola Virus.

Visit by Ebola victim shocks northeast Ohio

Katherine Schaeffer October 15, 2014

A nurse who cared for Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan at a Dallas Hospital was diagnosed with the virus after visiting relatives in Tallmadge over the weekend, three of whom are Kent State staff members....

Timeline: How does Kent State have an Ebola connection?

Carolyn Pippin October 15, 2014

Timeline information compiled by Carolyn Pippin. Contact her at [email protected].

Kent State Pokémon League

Helping student organizations get started

Cheyenne Perry October 14, 2014

Workshops to help new student organizations learn the ropes and finalize the registration process were held throughout the month of October, hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.Katie Goldring,...

Sade Moose, a senior fashion merchandising major and president of Exquisite Inc. Modeling Troupe, demonstrates the proper runway walk to a model workshop on Monday, Oct. 13 2014.

Student troupe models diversity at workshop

Andrew Keiper October 13, 2014

Aspiring men and women learned to walk the walk and look good doing it Monday evening at Kent State University.Exquisite Inc. Modeling Troupe, a student modeling organization on campus, hosted the modeling...