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Kyndall Gilbert celebrates with the team as she receives a bar score that ties her with a Cardinals vaulter on Feb. 19, 2023.

Alyssa Guns scores a 9.900 or over in two events

Michael Neenan, Reporter February 20, 2023

Sophomore Alyssa Guns scored at least a 9.900 or over in two events in a loss to Mid-American Conference rival Ball State. The Flashes fell to the Cardinals 195.725 to 196.125. The team moved to...

The Kent State women's basketball team forms a huddle after securing a victory over Akron during the wagon wheel game Feb. 18, 2023.

Women’s basketball completes season sweep in 41 point win against Akron

Lucas Baker, Reporter February 18, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team’s 41-point win was the largest margin of victory over Akron since 1998, completing the season sweep.  KSU’s 87-46 win was the team's 10th home win of the...

Kent State Police offer campus safety with various methods

Angelia Kellhofer, Reporter February 18, 2023

Kent State’s safety resources start with the 50 blue light phones that are located around campus for students to use when they are in crisis along with other safety assets Kent State provides to ensure...

CAPS’ ADHD testing may not be for every student

Alton Northup, Reporter February 18, 2023

Kent State University Counseling and Psychological Services administers between 10 and 15 tests for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder each year, and while many students inquire about ADHD testing,...

Kent State starting five, red-shirt senior Malique Jacobs, Sincere Carry, Miryne Thomas, sophomore Cli'Ron Hornbeak and red-shirt sophomore VonCameron Davis (left to right) getting ready for the game against Eastern Michigan on February 17, 2023.

‘That’s when we’re at our best’: Men’s basketball silences Eastern Michigan offense

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 18, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball team has allowed the fewest points (63.9) in the Mid-American Conference this season.  Friday, the KSU defense limited Eastern Michigan to its second-fewest points on...

The difference in enrollment numbers from spring 2022 and spring 2023 from all eight campuses.

Spring enrollment data shows stability

Jocy Holtsberry, Reporter February 17, 2023

Kent State’s spring enrollment data show signs of enrollment numbers stabilizing after a six-year decline. Ohio colleges are required to submit enrollment data to the state on the 15th day of each...

Women’s lacrosse picks up first win of the year against Duquesne

Matthew Franos, Reporter February 17, 2023

Kenzie Sklar for Kent State’s women’s lacrosse scored six goals in a 16-15 overtime win over Duquesne. “We have been waiting for her to have a day like that,” coach Brianna Tierney said. “She’s...

Women’s basketball wins first game in Buffalo in over a decade

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter February 16, 2023

It’s been over a decade since Kent State’s women’s basketball team won in Buffalo. Wednesday, in Buffalo, New York, the Flashes won 72-69 over the Bulls. The Flashes held Buffalo scoreless...

KSU professors’ families affected by Turkey-Syria Earthquake

Savana Capp, Reporter February 15, 2023

Almost 6,000 miles away, the Kent community reflects in the aftermath of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake near the Turkish-Syrian border. The earthquake struck the region on Feb. 6 and has since killed more...

Kent State economics professor analyzes policies in public spaces

Anthony Zacharyasz, Reporter February 15, 2023

In the department of economics at Kent State, one professor is using his platform to look into various subjects that he is turning into scholarly articles to share with other scholars and the public. Professor...

Softball faces early struggles at Texas State tournament

Joshua Aponte, Reporter February 15, 2023

The Kent State softball team fell to an early 0-5 record after taking place in the Texas State Tournament this weekend. The Flashes struggled to bring in runs over the course of the weekend, scoring...

Strong first half pushes men’s basketball past Western Michigan

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 15, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball team is ranked first in points allowed (63.9) in the Mid-American Conference. Tuesday, when the Flashes traveled to Michigan, allowed a season-low 58 points against conference...