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Men’s track and field capture second title, women’s with best finish in 10 years at MAC Indoor Championship

Jacob Shondel and John Hilber March 8, 2024

The Kent State men’s track team won the Mid-American Conference indoor championship as the women’s team finished second in the indoor championship this season.  The Director of Track and Field,...

Kent State Women's Field Hockey vs. Ohio University at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sept. 22, 2023.

Field hockey advances to conference championship

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter November 4, 2023

On the season, Kent State’s field hockey team was 0-3 in overtime games.  Friday, the Flashes earned their first win in extra time, defeating Appalachian State in overtime 3-2 in the semifinals of...

The Flashes prepare to receive a kick from the RedHawks in the third quarter on Sept. 30 at Dix Stadium.

REACTION: Flashes look disappointing in conference opener

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 2, 2023

Kent State’s football team kicked off conference play with an underwhelming performance against Miami University (OH). After forcing a three-and-out by the RedHawks and driving down the field, Kent State...

Junior Madison Leety battles Michigan's freshman Abby Burnett for the ball on Sept 17, 2023.

Field hockey battles over weekend games ‘setting the tone’ for conference play

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter September 20, 2023

Kent State field hockey split their games over the weekend, taking the win over Central Michigan on Friday and losing to Michigan on Sunday afternoon.  The Flashes improved to 2-6 overall with a 1-2...

A duo of Kent's hockey team members races the puck down the rink.

‘Enjoying the experience’: Hockey sweeps weekend’s games against Northern Illinois

Epiphany Graham September 18, 2023

The Kent State Hockey team took on Northern Illinois at Canlan Ice Sports Arena, winning 8-2 in the first match and 4-3 in the second. The Flashes are 2-0, while Northern Illinois is 0-2. Coach Zach...

Football looks to bounce back against Arkansas

John Hilber, Reporter September 5, 2023

This week, football coach Kenni Burns told the team all he is “looking for is growth” following the 56-6 loss to the University of Central Florida in week one. “We just have to grow and get better,”...

FSL Week aims to unite Greek life members as semester comes to an end

Blake Serrano, Reporter May 2, 2023

In the midst of approaching finals, Kent State Fraternity and Sorority Life put on its annual Fraternity and Sorority Life Week aiming to promote relaxation and Greek life unity. The week lasted from...

Sixteen members of the The Undergraduate Student Government visit the Ohio Statehouse to express their opposition to bills.

USG visits Ohio Statehouse, speaks about Senate Bill 83

Jillian Schrift, Reporter April 30, 2023

The Undergraduate Student Government visited the Ohio Statehouse as part of an advocacy trip to express their opposition to bills that would affect the Kent State student body. These bills include Senate...

Taylor Hall sits above the Student Commons where the May 4 commemoration is set to be held.

May 4 53rd Commemoration focuses on ‘The Power of Our Voices’

Francesca Malinky, Reporter April 29, 2023

Starting May 3 and moving through the night into May 4, a luncheon, film screenings, candle-lit vigil walk and a commemoration ceremony are elements of this year's May 4 remembrance. On May 4, 1970,...

Crawford Hall, a new building coming to Kent State's main campus, being worked on April 19, 2023.

Crawford Hall: a look inside at creation, expectations of new business building

Anthony Zacharyasz, Reporter April 26, 2023

When driving past campus, it is hard not to point out the tall cranes and metal beam outline of the new business building that will be ready to use at the start of the fall 2024 semester. Students,...

Choolaah, a dining location new to Kent State, offers Indian cuisine to Eastway diners April 21, 2023.

Eastway gets revamp over spring break, introduces new Indian food station

Nico Crespo, Reporter April 26, 2023

The Eastway Dining Hall had a revamp of signage and a new station put in over spring break 2023. The new signage came with the recently renamed dining stations like Flash Grill, Flash’s Pick and Piece...

The May 4 Visitor Center is located inside of Taylor Hall.

May 4 Visitors Center director search nears completion

Francesca Malinky, Reporter April 26, 2023

The May 4 Visitors Center has been without a director for three years. The university has completed the interview process for hiring a new director for the center. Mindy Farmer was director, but she...