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University generates high research activity with R1 status

Lauryn Tadda, Reporter March 16, 2023

In Feb. 2022 Kent State University claimed status as an R1 Institution. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education named Kent State a R1 — or very high research — institution,...

Women’s basketball season ends in loss to Syracuse

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 16, 2023

Over the last eight games, the Kent State women’s basketball team turned the ball over less than 10 times a game. Wednesday in Syracuse, New York, the Flashes turned the ball over 19 times in a 84-56...

Cosplay Club holds first meeting at Kent State

Noah Rowe, TV2 Reporter March 15, 2023

The Kent State Cosplay Club held its first meeting Tuesday evening in the Student Center. Club members had the chance to interact with one another and learn what the club is all about. Future club meetings...

Faculty senate hears Kent State works presentation, elects new senators

Jocy Holtsberry, Reporter March 15, 2023

Editor's note: The Student Academic Complaint Policy description was corrected. The next faculty senate will now be held in the Governance Chambers The faculty senate implemented revisions to the...

University's third-party ticket vendor site crashes again, stalling FlashFest ticket sales

University’s third-party ticket vendor site crashes again, stalling FlashFest ticket sales

Jenna Bal, Campus Editor March 15, 2023

Minutes after ticket sales for FlashFest went live Tuesday, Kent State’s third-party ticket vendor website crashed. Tickets for FlashFest’s Lil Yachty performance and the men’s and women’s basketball...

Bob Hammer (left), Adam Sharp (above) and Terry O'Reilly (right) tell guests about the National Academy of Television of Arts and Sciences March 14. The purpose of the lecture was to inform and educate students on NATAS and the history of the Emmys.

NATAS President and CEO Sharp, chairman O’Reilly connect with Kent community

Tyler Pyles, Reporter March 14, 2023

Both the president and CEO and the chairman of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences spoke about the history of the Emmys and what goes into crafting television’s biggest awards program...

Kent State’s first development program for assistant coaches

John Hilber, Reporter March 14, 2023

Assistant coaches from nine different Kent State varsity sports participated in the first Coaches Leadership Academy development program. “This is an opportunity to have something in-house, and it...

Kent State of Well-being provides mindfulness, meditation training

Malina Andamasaris, Reporter March 14, 2023

Kent State of Well-being offers Koru mindfulness and meditation training. This training is an evidence-based curriculum designed for teaching mindfulness meditation and stress management to college students...

The Kent State Men’s basketball team set up in an offensive formation against UT during the MAC Tournament Championship  March 11, 2023. They would win the game 93-73.

Preview: Basketball vs Indiana in NCAA tournament

Jacob Hansen, Sports Editor March 14, 2023

On March 15, 2001, the No. 13-seed Kent State men’s basketball team defeated No. 4-seed Indiana University 77-73. Nearly 22 years later, No. 13-seed Kent State will look to repeat history, taking...

Wellness checks aim to provide safety, resources for students in need

Angelia Kellhofer, Reporter March 14, 2023

Editor's note: Lauren was granted anonymity to not have her last name published to protect her image. College students experience copious amounts of stress within their academics, jobs and personal...

Diamond at Dix renovations underway

Diamond at Dix renovations underway

Jacob Brooks, Reporter March 13, 2023

Diamond at the Dix, home of Kent State’s softball team, is undergoing a massive renovation. Previously, the mix of natural and turf surface meant an uneven field and it would often get muddy when...

Baseball wins ninth-straight in series sweep over Northern Illinois

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 13, 2023

Kent State’s baseball team pushed its winning streak to nine games, remaining undefeated at home (4-0) in a weekend sweep over Northern Illinois. The Flashes put together 40 runs in the three-game...