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Kent senior Samantha Henry mounts the balance beam during the gymnastics competition against Bowling Green at the M.A.C. Center on Feb. 20, 2022. The judges gave Henry a score of 9.075 for her performace on the balance beam.

Gymnastics improves on beam, posts highest score in two years

Isabella Schreck, Reporter March 7, 2022

In its last meet, the Kent State gymnastics team scored its worst event score in two years on beam.  This week, the Flashes scored their highest on beam since March 2018. “It was something that...

Rachel DeCavitch gracefully ascends the balance beam to start off her routine during the gymnastics meet against Rutgers and Cornell University on Jan. 28, 2022.

Gymnastics continues to set season-high scores despite first consecutive losses of the season

Isabella Schreck Reporter February 12, 2022

The Kent State gymnastics team reached season bests in three events Friday and for the second consecutive meet topped its highest score of the year.Despite the big numbers, the Flashes fell short of a...

Rachel DeCavitch swoops through the air on the uneven bars during the gymnastics meet on Jan. 28, 2022.

Gymnastics fall for first time despite their highest score of season

Isabella Schreck Reporter February 9, 2022

The Kent State gymnastics team posted its highest score of the season but lost for the first time Sunday at the George Washington Quad.The Flashes placed second with a score of 195.600. GW won the meet...

Despite some dominant showings, gymnastics falls to Ball State

Sean Blevins Sports reporter March 8, 2021

Kent State (4-7, 1-4 Mid-American Conference) lost their final home meet of the 2021 season on Sunday, falling 195.725-194.675 to Ball State University (13-1, 2-1 MAC).  “We expected more from ourselves,”...

Kurahashi book cover

Courtesy of Yuko Kurahashi February 25, 2021

This is the front cover of Yuko Kurahashi's book, “The Interdisciplinary Theatre of Ping Chong,” which focuses on Chong’s contributions to the world of theatre as well as his dedication to challenging...

Freshman Rachel DeCavitch flips in the air on the balance beam during the annual pink meet against Bowling Green, the College at Rockport, and Ursinus College. Kent State won the meet posting its second-highest score of the season at 195.450.

Gymnastics team score its second-highest score and wins Pink Meet

Sara Al Harthi Sports reporter February 28, 2020

The Kent State gymnastics team (12-2, 2-2 Mid-American Conference) won its annual Pink Meet Friday against Bowling Green, Brockport and Ursinus. The team scored its second-highest score of the season,...

Sophomore Samantha Henry gets ready to perform on the balance beam during meet against Cornell University on Feb. 7, 2019. Kent State won with a total score 192.725.

Kent State gymnastics on an eight-game winning streak

Kristyn Hibbett Sports reporter February 7, 2020

The Kent State gymnastics team secured a close win Friday night against Cornell University, 192.725-190.050. Freshman Olivia Amodei was the top scorer for the Flashes, finishing first in the vault, uneven...