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The selection of alcohol on tap at Ray's Place is featured on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. 

Students wrestle with binge-drinking dangers

Rachel Duthie March 15, 2017

When people saw Erica Buschick, they saw a blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty with an infectious smile. The 18-year-old special education major at Miami University had a passion for helping others, actively...

Soccer win earns home playoff game Sunday

Dan Armelli October 31, 2015

With the Miami Redhawks losing just moments prior to the Kent State soccer team’s game against Ohio, the Flashes needed a win to secure a home playoff game for Sunday’s first round of the MAC tournament.Kent...

Freshman Aileen Ahlers chases down the ball at the Oct. 16, 2015, field hockey game against Miami of Ohio.

Field hockey finishes 2-0

Zac Sommer October 18, 2015

The Kent State field hockey team (5-8, 3-1) had a big weekend, defeating MAC rival Miami University (9-7, 3-1) Friday and American University (9-5, 4-1) Sunday.“This win was very important in order to...

The Flashes celebrate a goal scored by Caroline Corthouts #17, senior, in the game against Longwood University at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sunday Sept 27, 2015. The game ended with a win for the Flashes, 5-1.

Field hockey looks to knock Miami (OH) off top spot

Zac Sommer October 14, 2015

The Kent State field hockey team hopes to knock off Miami (OH) University Friday, after dropping its last MAC game to Missouri State, 1-0.Miami (OH) is the only unbeaten team in the MAC conference this...

Golden Flashes leave Sacramento State Invitational empty handed

Jesse Runner September 20, 2015

Kent State’s women’s volleyball team finished in third place at the Sacramento State Invitational in California this past weekend.The tournament, hosted by Sacramento State University, saw Kent State...

Kent State's Chris Ortiz attempts to make a basket but is blocked by the defense during the first half of the game against Miami University on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2014. Ortiz pulled the Flashes ahead during the last 43 seconds of the game with a dunk that brought the score 61-60 securing the win for Kent State.

Flashes men’s basketball falls to Miami in overtime

Stephen Means II February 24, 2015

Kent State (19-9, 10-5 Mid-American Conference) held a 19-point lead with a little less than eight minutes left in the second half, but from there, it was all Miami (12-16, 7-8 MAC).Miami outscored the...

Senior guard Devareaux Manley celebrates Kent States 61-60 thrilling win over Miami with teamate Chris Ortiz in the M.A.C. Center, on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Ortiz threw down a dunk for the win with 42 seconds left, bringing Kents record to 16-7 overall and 7-3 in the MAC East division, a dead tie for first place with rivals Akron University.

Men’s basketball team bounces back from two-game skid

Stephen Means II February 8, 2015

Some fans would not have expected Saturday night’s matchup between Kent State (16-7, 7-3 Mid-American Conference) and Miami University (8-15, 3-7 MAC) to be any type of thriller, but that’s exactly...

Kent State freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger spikes the ball toward a Bowling Green State University player during their final game of the regular season in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Flashes lost to Miami University this weekend, eliminating them from the Mid-American Conference tournament.

Redhawks end Kent State volleyball’s season in MAC quarterfinal

Jimmy Miller November 23, 2014

Box ScoreAs coach Don Gromala pointed out after Miami University defeated Kent State in straight sets, only one team ends their season happy.“Obviously it’s tough to go down and not play your best,”...

Sophomore forward Madison Thompson and Ball State's Mikayla Mooney fight for the ball during Kent State's 6-1 victory Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at Murphy-Mellis Field. The Flashes improved their record to 8-10 with the win and are undefeated in the Mid-American Conference.

Flashes anxious to begin conference tournament

Ricky Salcer November 6, 2014

Murphy-Mellis Field will be the site where this year’s Mid-American Conference field hockey champions are crowned.The good news for No. 2 Kent State is that they are the hosts of the 2014 tournament.The...

Quarterback Colin Reardon attempts to complete a pass at the Homecoming game against Army on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. The Flashes faced the University of Miami of Ohio this past weekend and lost, 3-10.

Out of reach: Flashes no longer eligible for bowl game

Taylor Rosen October 26, 2014

With only four games left in the 2014-2015 football season, the Flashes are strictly playing for pride as their bowl game hopes dwindle after last Saturday’s 10-3 loss in Oxford.With the loss to Miami,...

Kelsey Bittinger, outside hitter, hits the ball against the University at Buffalo to gain a point at the game Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

KSU volleyball splits weekend matches with Toledo, Ball State

Jimmy Miller October 19, 2014

Box Score — ToledoBox Score — Ball StateKent State experienced both ends of a blowout Friday and Saturday, as the team dominated the University of Toledo in three sets but fizzled out against Ball...

Khaliq Spicer exits the court after last week's regular season game against Miami University, March 4, 2014. The Flashes took on Miami again at the first and only tournament game they'll see this season, losing 71-64 to the Redhawks in Miami, Monday, March 10, 2014.

Miami puts lid on Flashes’ season with opening-round win in MAC Tournament

Richard Mulhall March 10, 2014

Welcome to the land of one and done.Kent State men’s basketball team (16-16, 7-12 MAC) dealt with a win-or-go-home situation Monday night as the Flashes took on a familiar face in the form of the Miami...