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Rockets get swept: Hockey pulls through with first perfect weekend

Mia Cadle, Reporter October 17, 2022

Almost a month into its season, Kent State’s hockey team saw its first weekend sweep against Toledo. “We got after our guys pretty hard about making sure they were moving their feet,” coach Zachary...

Women’s XC outruns men’s team for first time all season as MAC finale looms closer

James Goddard, Reporter October 17, 2022

Cross country coach James Croft said, “The women were definitely the highlight of the weekend.” The Kent State women’s program placed sixth out of 13 teams in the 6k race at the Falcon Invitational...

Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and Kent State Professional in Residence Connie Schultz. Friday February 5, 2016.

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Connie Schultz to depart from Kent State

Emma Andrus, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2022

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Connie Schultz is leaving Kent State after the spring 2023 semester. Schultz will be joining Denison University, a private liberal...

The Kent State field hockey team lines up in anticipation of a penalty corner.

Cecile van Eijck keeps making saves: Tough field hockey weekend shows defensive strengths

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor October 16, 2022

In her first starting season as goalkeeper, Cecile van Eijck saved 10 shots against the fourth-ranked field hockey team in the country Sunday. The sophomore even defended against two All-American players. “I’m...

The Kent State volleyball team members on the sideline celebrate after winning a rally.

Volleyball splits first weekend back at M.A.C.C. with school down the road

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor October 16, 2022

Coach Haley Eckerman said it's hard to beat a team twice. After two weeks of away competition, Kent State’s volleyball team won all three sets of its Friday game back home by at least four points. Saturday,...

Reaction to MACtion: Football’s hot start fades quickly at Glass Bowl Stadium

Jacob Hansen, Reporter October 16, 2022

In just three minutes and 35 seconds of possession time, Kent State’s football team was leading Toledo 21-0. But from 12:34 seconds left of the second quarter and on, the Rockets outscored KSU 45-3. “Not...

Football loses to Toledo after a second-half Rockets’ surge

Jacob Hansen, Reporter October 15, 2022

Kent State’s football team went silent after seeing first quarter success against Toledo Saturday. The Flashes fell to the Rockets 52-31. In three minutes and 35 seconds of possession time, Kent State...

‘He deserves it’: In 22nd season, coach Marinaro gets 200th win after defeating defending MAC champion

Jacob Shondel, Reporter October 15, 2022

Once the final whistle sounded at Thursday’s soccer match, coach Rob Marinaro had just recorded 200 career wins. Standing at midfield with his players, he watched a video of former players and family...

Men’s golf cools down but still finishes in top ten in second-to-last fall tournament

Brady Hamilton, Reporter October 15, 2022

Men’s golf coach Jon Mills said he was disappointed in his team’s finish in the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate. After tying for second in back-to-back tournaments, the Flashes placed ninth out...

Man in baby mask scares students in residence hall

Genevieve Krejci, Reporter October 14, 2022

Multiple students filed a police report after being victimized by a man in a “baby face” mask on Oct. 4. Kent State Police arrived at Centennial Court F after receiving a call reporting a man on...

Reminders for the Kent State community this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 11, 2022

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is visible at Kent State University with numerous reminders for students and staff. On campus, a mobile mammogram truck allows employees to get tested as a part of their benefits....

‘We lost our rhythm’: Senior day closes with a tie in soccer battle

Jacob Shondel, Reporter October 10, 2022

Kent State’s soccer team started its game with high energy. But as the game progressed, that energy didn’t continue. In the first half, the Flashes made six shots. In the second, they had one. “We...