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Kent State junior center Adonis De La Rosa receives a foul as he drives to the basket against Ohio Christian Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.

Men’s basketball losing streak continues at Savannah Invitational

Cameron Hoover November 26, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball team got off to a hot start this season, winning its first three games by an average of 26.3 points and encouraging hope for another successful season off the back of...

No. 14 Stanford women’s basketball pulls away late after Kent State keeps it close

Scott Lendak November 24, 2017

When the Kent State women's basketball team matched up against No. 14 Stanford, the 25-point difference in the final score didn’t tell the full story.Kent State played better than the Cardinal at times,...

Halim El-Dabh

Students, friends assemble to honor life of former Kent State professor, composer

Cameron Gorman November 19, 2017

As snow gently fell outside Cartwright Hall, people meandered past photographs of Halim El-Dabh, hung along the glass windows.The images portrayed the composer at a young age, with a dog alongside. Standing...

Starbucks on East Main Street Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017.

University to preserve Main Street Starbucks building

Dylan Reynolds November 18, 2017

Kent State will not demolish the Starbucks building on Main Street.President Beverly Warren told a group of community members the university would find a use for the 88-year-old building, said city councilman...

Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden shoots a layup during the game against Florida Gulf Coast in Akron, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. [FILE]

Kent State cruises to 81-60 win over Southern Louisiana

Scott Lendak November 18, 2017

After a tough loss against Florida Gulf Coast University, the Kent State women's basketball team entered the game against Southeastern Louisiana with a chip on their shoulder.Defensive chatter from Kent...

Community comes together for 12-hour Knit-a-Thon

Ella Abbott November 18, 2017

 Yarn enthusiasts took over the fourth floor of the University Library Friday for the annual Knit-a-Thon.The event was held by Knitting for Those in Need, a campus group that knits accessories for the...

Dani Bennett walking down the run way at the Kent State Fashion show on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.

‘Tis the Season for All’ show features trendy winter fashion

Ella Abbott November 17, 2017

Rockwell Hall was the set of a winter wonderland Thursday as students put on a holiday-themed fashion show.The show, “Tis the Season for All,” was put together by the students in the “Fashion Show...

Kent State junior center Adonis De La Rosa receives a foul as he drives to the basket against Ohio Christian Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.

Men’s basketball handles business against Ohio Christian

Cameron Hoover November 16, 2017

Good teams win the games they are supposed to.Kent State (2-0) embodied that phrase Thursday night with a 90-45 win over NAIA opponent Ohio Christian (2-4).Four Flashes scored in double figures. Kevin...

Erica Mohler sits on the swing Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, she hopes to dedicate to her deceased friend, Taylor Pifer. So far, $3,000 of the $5,000 needed to dedicate the swing has been raised.

Students raise money to honor murdered fashion student

Jenna Kuczkowski November 15, 2017

Nearly five months after a Kent State fashion design student was found dead in her mother’s North Royalton home, friends have begun to raise money to dedicate a bench swing outside Rockwell Hall in her...

Students listen to a lecture in the First Energy Auditorium in Franklin Hall Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. 

Retention rates drop for African-American women

Tierra Thomas November 15, 2017

During her freshman year, Leah Boyd kept herself active and present on Kent State’s campus. She pre-majored in one of the most consistently top-ranked fashion schools in the United States and took part...

Matthew Olienechak

Opinion: Turning Point can drive leads to campus drama

Matthew Olienechak November 15, 2017

November is truly the season of giving. With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, many student organizations have decided to help their communities by organizing food drives around campus.It is a very generous...

Ciana Turner, a senior hospitality major, flips a piece of chicken during the “dining on a budget” event in Nixson Hall Tuesday Nov. 14, 2017.

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week begins with budget-friendly eating

Alex Tinline November 15, 2017

As part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, the College of Education, Health and Human Services put on their first-ever "Healthy Eating on a Budget" event Tuesday.Hunger and Homelessness Awareness...

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