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Chair of the May 4 Presidental Advisory Community Roseann "Chic" Canfora talks to attendants of the May 4 Commemoration event on May 4, 2022.

Canfora, May 4 survivor, uses storytelling to empower students

Francesca Malinky, Reporter April 3, 2023

Roseann “Chic” Canfora is a name synonymous with the tragedy and activism surrounding the May 4, 1970 shooting. Canfora currently works with students to document and teach using her lived experiences. Chic...

Combat Robotics team continues to find success

Adam Kring, Reporter March 29, 2023

The Kent State Combat Robotics team competed in a national tournament March 18 hosted by the National Havoc Robot League, in Norwalk, CT. Combat Robotics is a safe, friendly and slightly chaotic iSport,...

Kent State gymnast Rachel Decavitch winning in the all-category with a score of 39.425 on Feb. 19, 2023

Gymnastics: DeCavitch, Franz, Guns selected to represent team in regionals

Michael Neenan, Reporter March 24, 2023

Three gymnasts of the Kent State gymnastics team were selected to represent the Flashes in the Norman Regional in Oklahoma as part of the 2023 Women’s National Collegiate Gymnastics Championships. KSU...

Pittsburgh powers its way to end baseball’s 13-game winning streak

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 24, 2023

Kent State men’s baseball gave up just five hits to Pittsburgh Wednesday, but three of those hits resulted in home runs.  The Flashes' 13-game winning streak ended as the Panthers won 8-3.  KSU...

The Zeta Gamma fall 2022 pledge class of Sigma Nu.

Sigma Nu works on rebuilding with return to campus

Blake Serrano, Reporter March 22, 2023

Two and a half years after turning in their charter, the Zeta Gamma chapter of Sigma Nu is rebuilding and trying to re-charter. In spring 2020, the chapter left campus due to its dwindling size, said...

One mind behind Kent State social media

Alex Zito, Reporter March 22, 2023

Editor's note: The story and headline have been corrected to state Deanna Stevens Ulrich's title and involvement.   Creating compelling and engaging content for social media can be a challenge for...

Sage Mason, panhellenic president, and Seth Young, interfraternity council president, hosted the Night of Achievement Awards in the KIVA March 21, 2023.

Night of Achievement Awards honor leadership, service, commitment in Greek life

Blake Serrano, Reporter March 22, 2023

Awards were given to Greek life members and organizations at the annual Night of Achievement Awards Tuesday evening. The ceremony was put on by Kent State Fraternity and Sorority Life and hosted in...

Members of the Kent community check out vendors and their tables at the Kent State Farmers' Market March 21, 2023.

Kent State Farmers’ Market provides “the freshness aspect”

Malina Andamasaris, Reporter March 22, 2023

The Kent State Farmers’ Market allows customers to learn about the market, talk to different vendors and purchase fresh produce. Kent State University partnered with the Haymaker Famers’ Market...

Baseball extends win streak to 13 games

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 22, 2023

Kent State’s baseball team extended its win streak to 13 games in a row after winning all four games last week. Kent State scored 56 runs combined and 86 in its last five home games prior to the start...

Men’s lacrosse takes down Toledo in home opener

Heidi Marshall, Reporter March 21, 2023

On Saturday night, the Kent State men’s club lacrosse team handed Toledo its first loss of the season 9-5 in the home opener.   “This home opener was a great opportunity for us to get some fans...

Muslim students eagerly count down days until Ramadan

Alyse Riffer, Reporter March 20, 2023

The ninth month of the Lunar calendar approaches quickly, which indicates the beginning of Ramadan. This year, Ramadan begins March 22 and ends April 21. Muslims believe Prophet Muhammad received the...

Softball splits conference opener with Ball State

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 20, 2023

Kent State’s softball team opened Mid-American Conference play, splitting a doubleheader with Ball State.  The Flashes scored 13 runs Friday against BSU. The team is eighth in the conference with...