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Junior forward Danny Pippen drives against Detroit Mercy. He scored 18 points and tied a team record seven blocks in the 92-57. Dec. 3, 2019.

“There’s a lot of stuff (the coaches) are communicating, and it’s going in one ear and out the other”: Five takeaways from Kent State’s third straight loss

Ian Kreider January 22, 2020

Kent State has struggled to do anything consistently — scoring, defending, rebounding, staying out of foul trouble and a lack of free throws have each marred a 3-0 start in Mid-American Conference play....

Fifth year senior Tim Rooney of Kent State grapples with Missouri's Allan Hart in the 133-lb. match at the M.A.C.C. on Jan. 19, 2020. 

Wrestling drops matches against OU, University of Missouri

Nick Pedone Sports reporter January 20, 2020

It was a tough weekend for Kent State’s young wrestling team as it dropped matches to Ohio University and the University of Missouri.On Friday evening, the Flashes hosted the Bobcats of Ohio University,...

Gymnastics wins GW Invitational, three gymnasts finish in top three for All-Around scoring

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 19, 2020

Three Kent State gymnasts finished in the top five for All-Around scoring in the Lindsey Ferris Invitational at George Washington University. The Flashes had either won or tied for first place in each...

Valerie and her mom, Irene

I am the daughter of immigrants

Valerie Royzman September 4, 2019

He was like a washing machine, my dad.Cycling through tasks, moving mindlessly, over and over. He worked at Parker Steel Inc. in the daytime, returned home to eat and sleep, then drove to his second job...

Women’s soccer team kicks off season with hard-fought tie

Dante Centofanti August 24, 2019

The Kent State women’s soccer team began its regular season Friday night at Dix Stadium with a hard-fought battle. The team tied the Cleveland State Vikings 0-0 in double overtime. In a game that lasted...

Journalist Bob Woodward places his hand over his heart as an honor guard performs the National Anthem during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, Saturday, April 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Bob Woodward event moves to MAC Center after ballroom tickets sell out

David Williams April 2, 2019

After free tickets for the Kent State University Presidential Speaker Series with Bob Woodward on May 4 sold out, the university moved the event to the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (M.A.C.) Center...

Antonio Williams as a child.

The inside story of Antonio Williams’ journey to fatherhood, Kent State

Ian Kreider March 13, 2019

Antonio “Booman” Williams walked through the narrow Kent State press room door for the third time in his young Kent State career. Only this time, accompanied by a plus one.He cradled his 3-year old...

Kent State sophomore Isaac Bast fights against Northern Illinois sophomore Bryce Steiert at the M.A.C. Center on Jan. 29, 2017. Kent State lost 16-31.

Banged-up Flashes look forward to MAC Tournament

Brandon Lewis March 6, 2019

Before the 2018-2019 season, the Kent State wrestling team thought they had a chance in the Mid-American Conference.Then, injuries and academic issues plagued the team.Heading into the MAC Championship...

Kent senior guard Jaylin Walker makes his way towards the basketball during the first half against Eastern Michigan on Saturday. 

Flashes sputter in final minutes vs Bowling Green

Ian Kreider March 1, 2019

Kent State coach Rob Senderoff motioned for a timeout with the Flashes trailing Bowling Green 73-70 with under a minute left. Seconds prior, senior guard Jaylin Walker secured a long offensive rebound...

Kent State's Anthony Roberts takes the ball past Eastern Michigan's defense on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. He scored eight points.

Four takeaways from Kent State’s win over Eastern Michigan

Henry Palattella February 17, 2019

Rob Senderoff wasn’t going to let his players answer a question about what’s coming in March.After Kent State’s 71-58 win over Eastern Michigan, Antonio Williams and Philip Whittington were asked...

Kent State red-shirt freshman Shane Mast struggles against Oklahoma State senior Nolan Boyd during Kent State University's Beauty and the Beast double meet event for gymnastics and wrestling on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

Gymnastics, wrestling teams look to carry momentum in Beauty and the Beast event

Sara Al Harthi and Brandon Lewis February 6, 2019

The Kent State gymnastics and wrestling teams will be competing simultaneously against Central Michigan in the Beauty and the Beast event, which will be returning after a one-year hiatus.  Gymnastics...

Freshman guard Mariah Modkins brings the ball up during the second half of Kent State's matchup against NIU on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Kent State won, 87-76. 

Young Flashes use bye week to prepare for key matchup against Akron

Gina Butkovich January 31, 2019

Kent State freshman guards Asiah Dingle and Mariah Modkins are currently experiencing the longest losing streak of their collegiate careers.The Flashes are on a four-game skid, with their most recent loss...