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Ryan Bitsko (middle), the father of deceased Jason Bitsko, laughs with friends at the memorial service held in his honor on September 10, 2014. Bitsko drove three and a half hours to come for the hour long service from his home town of Huber Heights.

Visual Kent

Jacob Byk September 16, 2014

I’ve covered only a few funerals of people who were near my age when they died. Memorial services though, like the one pictured here, are usually what upset me the most. By the time a service comes around,...

Colin Reardon, Kent State's quarterback, is sacked by an Ohio State defensive player at the Kent State vs Ohio State game Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Reardon was sacked three times throughout the game and the Flashes fell to the Buckeyes with a final score of 66-0.

Flashes fall behind early, take a Buckeye beating

Taylor Rosen September 13, 2014

Box ScoreOn Saturday afternoon in Columbus, 104,404 fans in attendance at The Horseshoe witnessed the difference in level of talent between the Mid-American Conference and the Big 10.The Kent State football...

Randy Bitsko, father of Jason Bitsko, watches a speaker at the memorial service held his son’s honor in the Newman Center on Wendesday, Sept. 10, 2014. Jason Bitsko passed away suddenly two weeks prior to the beginning of the Fall season.

Bitsko remembered

Haley Keding September 10, 2014

Friends and family gathered Wednesday night at the University Parish Newman Center to celebrate the life of Jason Bitsko.Bitsko, 21, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 20. He was set to be the football...

Quaterback Colin Reardon throws a pass at the season opener game against the Ohio University Bobcats Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014 in Dix Stadium. The Flashes lost 17-14 with an opposing field goal scored in the last three seconds of the game.

Flashes seek first victory against South Alabama

Taylor Rosen September 3, 2014

The Kent State football team (0-1) is entering week two, searching for its first win of the season, and will battle the University of South Alabama Saturday.South Alabama is coming off of a 6-6 season,...

Jason Bitsko

‘He was totally unselfish’

Richie Mulhall August 24, 2014

His selfless nature and positive attitude toward others is what made Jason Bitsko an unforgettable personality and beloved teammate.“Jason had a passion for people,” his mother, Pam Bitsko, said. “He...

Kent State quarterback Colin Reardon outruns an opponent from Bowling Green Saturday, September 7, 2013.

Last-second touchdown decides Flashes’ spring football game

Michael Mann April 27, 2014

Junior April Goss lined up at kicker with a chance to win Saturday’s Spring Game for Kent State’s white team. Goss nailed the extra point despite the gusty wind at her back.“It was awesome to be...