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Giulia Giovinazzi (center) headers a ball away from Duquesne defenders at Kent State's senior day matchup against Duquesne Sep. 10, 2023.

Soccer uses late comeback to win over rival Akron

Matt Franos, Reporter September 26, 2023

The Kent State’s soccer team battled back from a 1-0 deficit in the second half of Sunday's match to earn a 2-1 victory over crosstown rival Akron. “The team showed a lot of character in coming...

A Kent State hockey team member skids into a turn as he snags the puck from the Lawrence Tech hockey team.

‘Keep rolling forward’: Hockey shuts down weekend with double victory

Epiphany Graham, Reporter September 25, 2023

This weekend's battle between the Flashes and Rochester University got pretty rowdy, with plenty of penalties and pauses within periods to break up tension.  Coach Zack Nowak said the game plan for...

1/29 Beauty and the Beast gymnastics meet

New gymnastics assistant coach brings positive energy to Kent State

Robyn Taylor, Reporter September 24, 2023

Kent State recently hired Josie Angeny as the new assistant coach of the gymnastics team. She decided during college that she never wanted to leave the sport.  “I honestly have known that I wanted...

Kent State football team celebrates another first down against Central Connecticut during its home opener Sept. 16, 2023.

Football can’t stop Bulldog attack in Fresno

John Hilber, Reporter September 24, 2023

Kent State football closed out non-conference play by taking its game into Sunday morning, when the Flashes lost to Fresno State 53-10. This is the second time in four games Kent State has given up...

Giulia Giovinazzi (center) headers a ball away from Duquesne defenders at Kent State's senior day matchup against Duquesne Sep. 10, 2023.

Defense leads the way as women’s soccer opens conference play

Matt Franos, Reporter September 21, 2023

The Kent State women’s soccer team has been looking for more consistency on offense this year. They had 11 days off before the start of conference play and figured something out with a dominant win over...

The Kent State Women's Volleyball team celebrating a point during their match against Youngstown State on Sept. 15th, 2023.

‘It’s always great to be home’: Volleyball opens home schedule

Ethan Madden, Reporter September 21, 2023

Kent State's women's volleyball had a busy week, defeating Cleveland State (7-5) on Thursday and losing to Youngstown State (5-7) in the home opener.  The match against the Vikings went the distance,...

Two top-10 finishers as women’s golf place sixth

Emily Lowen, Reporter September 21, 2023

Kent State women’s golf finished sixth at the Mary Fossum Invitational this past weekend. Sophomore Leon Takagi and senior Hester Sicking secured top-ten finishes over the two days at the invitational.  “Overall,...

Kent State student Section on Sept. 16, 2023 at the game Central Connecticut State.

Preview: Flashes go west for late-night matchup

John Hilber, Reporter September 21, 2023

Kent State football will look to win its second straight game on Saturday against Fresno State, following the 38-10 win against Central Connecticut State University. Coach Kenni Burns said the win was...

Cross country experiences all-around improvement from last season

Robyn Taylor, Reporter September 19, 2023

Kent State cross country’s training cycle is now two weeks deeper and will last until the end of the month, and many runners are experiencing fatigue and soreness.  “I think everyone’s just a...

Kent State offensive line trying to get a first down in their home opener against Central Connecticut on Sept. 16, 2023.

‘It’s a special moment’: Burns collects first win in home debut

John Hilber, Reporter September 16, 2023

The “Kent GRIT” era is officially underway following the Flashes' 38-10 victory over Central Connecticut State University Saturday at Dix Stadium. With the victory, coach Kenni Burns earned his...

Football dominates in first win of season

John Hilber, Reporter September 16, 2023

Kent State football won its first game of the season, beating Central Connecticut State 38-10. The Flashes are now 1-2 overall, and CCSU is 1-2. The KSU defense dominated, allowing 50 yards passing...

A sunset rainbow paints the sky during the Kent State Homecoming Football game Oct. 1, 2022.

Flashes v. Central Connecticut preview: Football prepares for home opener

John Hilber, Reporter September 14, 2023

Football coach Kenni Burns said his team has “to focus on [them]selves” ahead of its match-up against Central Connecticut State University. “We have to get better as a football team like we did...