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The gymnastics team celebrates at a meet during the 2024 season.

‘He brings a lot of passion’: Gymnastics’ new assistant coach looks to build on team success

Gage Wellman, Reporter October 5, 2024

The coach of the Kent State gymnastics team, Brice Biggin, announced Sept. 11 that the team will have a new addition to the coaching staff. Tim Levandowski, formerly a member of the coaching staff at...

Sept. 13, 2024, senior midfielder Agustina Florio (23) fights Penn State’s redshirt freshman defender Elise DeWan (16) at the field hockey game.

Field hockey fights through weekend split, remains undefeated in conference

Andrew Gold, Reporter October 1, 2024

Goals number three and four on the season for sophomore midfielder Eva Usoz propelled the Kent State field hockey team past the Longwood University Lancers 2-1 Friday. “She is really a threat on attack...

Kent State University Women's Soccer standing during the National Anthem in their match against Ball State University on September 22,2024.

Soccer can’t find advantage in 0-0 deadlock

Emily Lowen, Reporter October 1, 2024

Coming out of halftime Sunday, the Kent State soccer team saw an opportunity to score on its best chance of the night against the Ohio University Bobcats, but the shot was halted by the opposing goalie.  Sophomore...

The Kent State volleyball team had a game against Eastern Michigan at the MAC at 6pm on Friday 27th.

Volleyball gets to double-digit losses after dropping back-to-back games

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 29, 2024

On Thursday, the Kent State volleyball team was winning against Eastern Michigan two sets to none – just one more set win, and the Flashes would be on their way to their second win this season. The...

Junior safety Josh Baka pushes Markus Allen, an Eastern Michigan defensive back, out of bounds in the second quarter of the Homecoming game Sept. 28, 2024.

Eagles soar above Flashes as football falls to 0-5

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 29, 2024

The Kent State football team was tied with Eastern Michigan after two and a half quarters of play during Saturday's Homecoming game. The score was 21-21 before EMU was able to blow the game wide open. With...

Kent State freshman running back Ayden Harris rushes the middle and scores a touchdown for Kent State in the 1st quarter during the game against Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

Turnovers cost football in conference opener vs. Eastern Michigan

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 28, 2024

After leaving its non-conference schedule winless, the Kent State football team started its Mid-American Conference campaign with a homecoming matchup against the Eastern Michigan Eagles. The Flashes...

The Kent soccer team huddle during warmup before their match against Ball State University, Sept. 22, 2024.

Soccer suffers first conference loss of season in shutout

Emily Lowen, Reporter September 27, 2024

In the last 13 minutes of the game, the Kent State Soccer team attempted back-to-back-to-back corner kicks to tie the game, after trailing for the majority of the game Thursday against Miami University.  The...

The Kent State Football team talk on the sideline as they prepare to head out onto the field during the first quarter against St. Francis, Sept. 7, 2024.

Preview: Football looks to reset approaching conference play

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 26, 2024

After finishing its non-conference schedule with no wins, the Kent State football team will try to regroup entering the Mid-American Conference portion of its schedule. After Saturday’s blowout loss...

Kent State then sophomore Quarterback Tommy Ulatowski celebrates with then senior Wide Receiver Luke Floriea (0) after they connected for a 19 yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of the Wagon Wheel game at Akron's Infocision Stadium on Nov. 1, 2023.

Two out with injury: An update on Kent State’s quarterbacks

John Hilber, Sports Editor September 25, 2024

After the Kent State Football team was defeated for the fourth time this year Saturday, the quarterback roles will look different for the rest of the season. Before week one’s game against the University...

Kent State University, Sophomore, Defensive, Ava Todd blocking out Ball State University, Junior, Forward, Emily Roper in their match on September 22,2024.

Soccer knocks off Ball State with second consecutive shutout

Emily Lowen, Reporter September 24, 2024

A strong header in the 73rd minute by senior midfielder Alisa Arthur propelled the Kent State Soccer team to a 1-0 win against Ball State Sunday. The goal was Arthur’s sixth goal of the season in...

Kent State Football players and coaches huddle before their home game against Saint Francis University on Sept. 7, 2024.

Kent State held scoreless in blowout for 13th consecutive loss

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 22, 2024

One week after being on the wrong side of a record-breaking night against Tennessee (4-0, 1-0), the Kent State Football team was again involved in a record-breaking game, and the team was on the wrong...

Kent State Women's Volleyball players take the court in the game against Western Michigan on October 5, 2023.

6 in a row: Volleyball extends losing streak in sweep

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 22, 2024

The Kent State volleyball team lost all of its three sets for the sixth time this season against the Youngstown State Penguins (25-20, 25-12, 25-13). With the loss, Kent State has suffered  its sixth...