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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 24, 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...

Ray Paoletta

Opinion: Ohio House Bill 593 aims to outlaw overload fees

Ray Paoletta September 21, 2014

Graduating from college in four quick, easy and painless years is easier said than done. From failing a class to dropping a class, or not being able to get into a required class, many students find it...

Richie Mulhall is the sports editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Commentary: ESPN, MAC contract a secret?

Richie Mulhall September 21, 2014

Back in August, the MAC and ESPN reached a 13-year rights extension deal through the 2026-27 season, the longest in the conference’s 68-year history. As the Columbus Dispatch reported, the new television...

Robert Gay III, junior public communication major, fills up at the Gulf gas station at 706 S. Water on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Low gas prices send flux of customers

Patrick Williams September 21, 2014

Eager to capitalize on a recent plummet in gas prices, lines of drivers at local gas stations over the weekend inched their cars toward the pump.Among the longest lines were at the Speedway at 4261 State...

Kent State senior forward Hannah Faulkner fails to steal the ball as Michigan's Mackenzie Ellis jumps to maintain possession at the field hockey game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. The Flashes lost to Michigan 3-2.

Michigan attack too much for Flashes

Ricky Salcer September 21, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State field hockey team came up short Sunday afternoon against the powerful No. 18 Michigan Wolverines, losing the contest with its Big 10 opponent, 3-2.The Wolverines (6-2) maintained...

Kent State's Brittany Maisano blocks the opponent from stealing the ball during a game against Oakland Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. The teams tied the game 1-1 in double overtime.

Soccer caps weekend slate with rout of EKU

Ben Orner September 21, 2014

Box Score — Oakland UniversityBox Score — Eastern Kentucky UniversitySophomore forward Jenna Hellstrom scored her first and second goals of the season Sunday, leading the Kent State soccer team to...

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