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Here’s what we know about the suspect in the Maine mass shooting

CNN -- The suspect in the Maine mass shooting started making statements about hearing voices and wanting to hurt fellow soldiers while serving at a military base this summer, and spent a few weeks in...

Manhunt underway after at least 16 killed in mass shooting at bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, officials say

Lisbon, Maine CNN -- A furious manhunt is underway after at least 16 people were killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine – with schools...

At least 22 people dead and suspect at large after shootings in Lewiston, Maine, officials say

Sara Smart and John Miller, CNN October 25, 2023

  CNN -- At least 22 people are dead and dozens are injured following two mass shootings Wednesday night in Lewiston, Maine, authorities say. An intensive manhunt is underway for a suspect in the shootings,...

In overtime, field hockey gets 3rd win over ranked team

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 11, 2021

Senior midfielder Helena Cambra Soler scored two minutes into a second overtime against No. 25 Maine on Saturday to give the Kent State field hockey team its third victory over a ranked opponent in its...

Field hockey goalie Azure Fernsler wins national defense award

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 8, 2021

Kent State goalie Azure Fernsler has been named the national defensive player of the week for her performance in KSU’s two victories over ranked opponents last week.The award came from the National Field...

Kent State's field hockey team runs down the field on Tuesday, Aug. 31 after scoring a goal against OSU at Murphy-Mellis Stadium. 

Field hockey beats No. 22 OSU, heads to No. 14 Syracuse

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 1, 2021

After a big win over No. 22 Ohio State on Tuesday, the Kent State field hockey team takes on No. 14 Syracuse on Saturday.Coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer didn’t even want to call the win an upset.“We never...

Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio said Monday he won’t seek reelection and plans to end a career in federal government spanning more than three decades.

GOP Ohio Sen. Portman not seeking reelection, cites gridlock

AP January 25, 2021

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio Sen. Rob Portman said Monday that he won’t seek reelection to a third term in 2022, expressing dismay with the deep partisanship and dysfunction in American politics.The career...

Kent State President Todd Diacon runs onto the field prior to the football home opener against Kennesaw State on September 7, 2019.

Kent State launches investigation into stopped field hockey game

Gina Butkovich, Sports editor September 12, 2019

Kent State President Todd Diacon announced the university will launch an investigation into the handling of a double-overtime field hockey game stopped for the football pregame fireworks Sept. 7. The...

Joel Nielsen is the athletic director of Kent State University.

Athletic director Nielsen apologizes for Kent State stopping field hockey game

Gina Butkovich September 9, 2019

The National Field Hockey Coaches Association issued a statement condemning Kent State’s actions on Saturday, and Joel Nielsen released a statement of apology.  On Saturday, Kent State stopped a NCAA...

The University of Maine's field hockey team released a statement on Twitter.

Kent State calls off field hockey game for football game

Gina Butkovich September 7, 2019

Updated on Sept. 9 to include official responses from the University of Maine Director of Athletics Ken Ralph, Temple University's Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft and the National Field Hockey...

Field hockey drops first road game

Kathryn Rajnicek September 4, 2019

Kent State University Women’s Field Hockey (1-2) lost it’s first road game of the season Wednesday against the University of Louisville (3-0) by a score of 4-2.Louisville is ranked 12th in the country...

Sophomore forward Luisa Knapp collides with Michigan State goalkeeper Jade Arundell during an unsuccessful penalty corner. The Golden Flashes lost 0-1 to Michigan State University Sunday. 

Field hockey beats Saint Francis, loses to Michigan State

Gina Butkovich September 2, 2019

Less than four minutes in the third period was all it took for Michigan State to capitalize on a penalty corner and for Kent State to lose their first game of the very young season. “I think we just...