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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Maria Sargent at a powerlifting competition. Photo courtesy of Maria Sargent.

Women in powerlifting: Kent State athletes break barriers

Jamie McGrady, Reporter September 23, 2024

Powerlifting on campus has a growing female presence, due to women like Maria Sargent and Ariel Brinker, who are both key members of the university’s powerlifting team.  Sargent, a senior biochemistry...

OPINION: Women athletes need greater opportunities, more fervent support

OPINION: Women athletes need greater opportunities, more fervent support

Robyn Taylor, Reporter October 24, 2023

Women athletes need greater opportunities and more fervent support – nationally and in our own community.  A recent exciting development in women’s athletics came Sept. 23, when Manitoba Bisons...