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Men’s golf tied for fifth at Jack Nicklaus Invitational

Ray Strickland September 29, 2014

The Kent State men's golf team shot 17-over-par through two rounds Sunday at the Jack Nicklaus Invitational in Columbus, Ohio.The Flashes are 11 shots behind the host of the tournament, the Ohio State...

Flashes leave Virginia empty handed, drop 0-4 this season

Taylor Rosen September 27, 2014

Box ScoreA good start wasn’t enough for Flashes football Saturday, as the team struggled to take care of the football, committing five times turnovers and falling to the University of Virginia, 45-13.“I’m...

Men’s golf travels to Columbus for Jack Nicklaus Invitational

Ray Strickland September 26, 2014

The Kent State men’s golf team is set to play Sunday at Ohio State University’s Scarlett golf course.The Jack Nicklaus Invitational, a two-day tournament at the par-71, 7,455-yard Ohio State University...

Members of the Kent Environmental Right Group, including Bonny Esparza, Kathy Schuman and Lee Brooker, attend a community event for speaker Gwen Fischer of Concerned Citizen Ohio on Sept. 15, 2014 at the Kent Free Library.

What the frack?! Ballot issue divides activists, city leaders

Matthew Merchant September 24, 2014

Come November, the city of Kent and Kent State University could begin a drastic social and environmental change in two possible ways.The first, in the eyes of city law director James Silver, would involve...

Kelly Hutchison spikes the ball against Youngstown State University to score a point for Kent State Sept. 16, 2014. The Flash won, 3-2.

Flashes volleyball renews rivalry with conference foe

Jimmy Miller September 24, 2014

Mid-American Conference rival Ohio University swept Kent State volleyball the last time the Flashes took the court in 2013.The two teams will meet again Thursday, both seeking to win their first conference...

Freshman defender Jaime Eiben takes a shot at goal at the game against Eastern Kentucky University Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-0.

Ready for some ‘MACtion?’

Ben Orner September 24, 2014

After eight games of non-conference play, Kent State soccer is ready to dive into the final 11 games of the season, its conference schedule.The remaining games will be against MAC teams, which players...

David LaBelle, Director of Photography for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, presents students with awards for their success in the field of photojournalism at the Freshman Welcome and Student Art Exhibit Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014.

Photojournalism students recognized at the Freshman Welcome and Photography Exhibit

Julia Kerchenski September 24, 2014

Photojournalism students and faculty gathered to honor and recognize the achievements of their peers and welcome freshman into the program in Franklin Hall on Wednesday.The night began with a gallery display...

The American Tapestry Biennial 10 meets Kent State University Museum

Felicia Ssempala September 23, 2014

The American Tapestry Alliance has been touring museums doing exhibits on tapestry all over the world.  This year they are making a pit stop at the Kent State University Museum. The American Tapestry...

Johnny and the Apple Stompers perform in Acorn Alley Friday, Sept. 19, 2014 as part of Kent's Rountown Music Festival.

Johnny and his Apple Stompers remind us pure country still exists

Mark Oprea September 23, 2014

“Well, I caught you honky tonkin' with my best friend,” Johnny Miller sang as he kicked out his mud-brown boots at Acorn Alley, “The thing to do was leave you, but I should'a left then.”Who said...

BSR Beats: Play It Again, Sam

Jacob Derwin September 23, 2014

We’ve all had those moments when we hear a song for the first time and proceed to click the replay button until our fingers are bruised. If even one of these songs has that effect on you, I shall feel...

Contact Marvin Logan at mlogan6@kent.edu.

Opinion: KSU: The Cultural Salad

Marvin Logan September 23, 2014

Hello. Hola. What’s up? أهلاً بيك. 你好. Bonjour. All of these words and symbols are different forms of hello that you may hear on our beautiful Kent State campus. Kent State is home to students...

Ohio Unemployment Rates

Expanding workforce causes slight uptick in unemployment

Lyndsey Schey September 22, 2014

More people are competing for jobs in Portage County as Kent State students return to campus.Portage County’s unemployment rate rose slightly from 5.2 percent in June to 5.3 percent in July, but no jobs...