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Kent State's 1975 field hockey team poses with Coach Judy Devine, center back, in front of a homemade goal cage. Each athlete is wearing her own practice gear and holding hockey sticks that were borrowed from the physical education inventory.

A ‘low-key’ revolution: 50 years of Title IX at Kent State

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor September 26, 2022

When Judy Devine came to Kent State in 1969, women’s athletics barely existed. There were no scholarships or varsity letters for women athletes. There were no paid coaching positions. There was no...

Joel Nielsen, who served as the Kent State athletic director from 2010 to 2021, watches the Kent State women's basketball team play Purdue Fort Wayne on Nov. 16, 2019.

A ‘low-key’ revolution: 50 years of Title IX at Kent State

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor September 26, 2022

To read day two, click here. Despite its successes on the field and in the arena for women’s athletics, Kent State’s road to equality has not always been smooth. During Joel Nielsen’s tenure as...

Kent State Tuscarawas basketball team finishes historic regular season

Kent State Tuscarawas basketball team finishes historic regular season

Trent Blackburn, Reporter March 6, 2022

Kent State Tuscarawas’ basketball team has reached the end of a regular season where it set a program record for wins and set a milestone by making the national tournament. The Golden Eagles, in just...

Redshirt freshman Kyle Conel poses for a portrait in the M.A.C. Annex on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016.

Q&A with NCAA wrestling’s 14th-ranked Kyle Conel

Dan Armelli January 28, 2016

Kent State wrestling’s 197-pound redshirt freshman Kyle Conel is in the midst of a breakout year. After spending last season redshirting and participating solely in open tournaments, he was able to...

The Kent State Golf Course on Jan. 27, 2016.

Women’s golfer to pursue next level

Eric Conway January 28, 2016

A member of women’s Kent State golf team is preparing to take her playing to the next level: the Ladies Professional Golf Association.Senior Taylor Kim is currently practicing for the upcoming golf season...

Kent State track and field team members run the 5000 meters event at the dual-open Doug Raymond Invitational Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 in the field house.

Kent State runs against Akron in dual track meet

Samantha Lough January 21, 2016

Kent State men's and women’s track team host rival Akron in the Akron Dual on Friday, Jan. 22 at Kent State's Field House.According to a pre-season poll from the MAC conference website, Akron's men's...

Members of the Kent State Wrestling team jog around the mats set up in Risman Plaza for their third annual outdoor wrestling practice. Oct. 12, 2015.

Wrestling prepares for first dual meet at Eastern Michigan

Dan Armelli November 3, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team will head into its first dual meet of the season with more of an emphasis on easing into the season.Flashes head coach Jim Andrassy said this year the team will be able to...

Wide receiver Ernest Calhoun returns a kick during the third quarter of the Kent State vs Marshall football game on Sept. 26, 2015. The Flashes lost in double overtime, 36-29.

Opinion: Flashes could be bowl eligible for first time under Paul Haynes

Stephen Means II October 27, 2015

On paper, the Kent State football team seems to be having yet another mediocre, subpar season. But, if you look closer, you see that this team isn’t nearly as bad as its record shows.In his third year...

Senior midfielder Jessica Nesbitt chases down the ball against Ohio University Friday, Oct. 23, 2015.

Field hockey undefeated at home after win over OSU

Zac Sommer October 27, 2015

The Kent State field hockey team is on a five-game winning streak after its 3-1 win over Ohio State on Tuesday.“I am really happy with the performance today,” head coach Kathleen Wiler said. “It’s...

Women’s golf wins Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational

Chris Yamnitsky October 20, 2015

The Kent State women’s golf team ended its fall season on a high note with its third straight tournament win. The Flashes took first place at the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational with a 5-under-par...

Members of the Kent State Wrestling team jog around the mats set up in Risman Plaza for their third annual outdoor wrestling practice. Oct. 12, 2015.

Wrestling holds third annual outdoor practice

Dan Armelli October 13, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team held its third annual outdoor practice Monday at Risman Plaza.Though the wind was blowing, the weather was near perfect for students, families and visitors to spend time watching...

Men's Golf

Men’s golf claims victory at Cleveland State Invitational

Chris Yamnitsky October 6, 2015

The men’s golf team followed up a second round comeback on Oct. 5 to win the team title at the Cleveland State Invitational on Tuesday with a team score of 17-under-par.“It was really nice to watch...