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Freshman quarterback Tommy Ulatowski (14) makes a handoff to senior safety Dean Clark (3) at the Oct. 12, 2024 football game against Ball State University.
Another loss means third straight season of bowl-ineligibility for football
Demetri Manousos, Reporter • October 20, 2024

After playing its closest game of the season Oct. 12 against Ball State (2-5, 1-2), the Kent State football team was close to victory. The team...

Cole Bianchin, Kent State freshman and forward, takes a shot on goal during warm ups before the game against Northern Illinois. Sept. 14th, 2024
Hockey sweeps itself into first place in conference
Jamie First, Reporter • October 21, 2024

The Kent State hockey team took back-to-back wins Friday and Sunday, putting the team in first in the College Hockey Mid-America conference.  Coming...

Freshman forward Delfina Larripa (28) blocks any openings from Penn State’s freshman backer Morgan Snyder (8) at the field hockey game Sept. 13, 2024.
Getting hot at the right time: Field hockey wins the weekend with pair of conference victories
Andrew Gold, Reporter • October 21, 2024

With an overtime score of 1-1 against conference rival Ohio University, sophomore midfielder Eva Usoz fired in the game winning shot, and her...

Barefeet Dance Tribe performs at their 10th annual Oya Shake Sumthin' event on Oct. 19, 2024.
Oya Shake Sumthin’ event creates space for cultural celebration
Addison Young, Reporter • October 21, 2024

Barefeet Dance Tribe at Kent State celebrated their 10th annual Oya Shake Sumthin’ event on Oct. 19 to highlight the inclusivity of dance.  Barefeet...

Baidy Ba runs during the cross country meet where he will finish first overall on August 30, 2024.
Baidy Ba ends cross country’s regular season with win
Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter • October 20, 2024

Senior Baidy Ba placed first with a time of 24.43.5 in the men's 8k at the Falcon Invite in Bowling Green, Ohio, Friday evening. Ba closed the...

People climbing on the Rec Center Rock Climbing Wall.
Kent State climbers set to scale new heights for charity
Jamie McGrady, Reporter • October 19, 2024

Kent State University's Recreation and Wellness Services is gearing up for its annual Charity Climb-a-thon, where participants challenge themselves...

Rolling Scones Bakery & Café opens in Kent, hoping to provide a welcoming space for all
Rolling Scones Bakery & Café opens in Kent, hoping to provide a welcoming space for all
Lauren Cohen, Emma Campbell • October 18, 2024

A new bakery opened in Kent, and its mission is rooted deeper than just selling sweet treats. The Rolling Scones Bakery & Café, owned...

Macy Rosen interning at Delta Air Lines in Atlanta.
Students catch planes and dream internships with Kent State
Ana Julia Cechin Facco, Reporter • October 17, 2024

Internships are mandatory for certain majors at Kent State University and students turned it into an opportunity to achieve their dreams.  Macy...

Career and Exploration Fair introduces students to future employment opportunities
Career and Exploration Fair introduces students to future employment opportunities
John Engoglia, Beat Reporter • October 16, 2024

Students of all majors and standings crowded the Student Center ballroom in hopes of impressing future employers during the Fall Career and Exploration...

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Cole Bianchin, Kent State freshman and forward, takes a shot on goal during warm ups before the game against Northern Illinois. Sept. 14th, 2024
Hockey sweeps itself into first place in conference
Jamie First, Reporter • October 21, 2024

The Kent State hockey team took back-to-back wins Friday and Sunday, putting the team in first in the College Hockey Mid-America conference.  Coming...

Freshman forward Delfina Larripa (28) blocks any openings from Penn State’s freshman backer Morgan Snyder (8) at the field hockey game Sept. 13, 2024.
Getting hot at the right time: Field hockey wins the weekend with pair of conference victories
Andrew Gold, Reporter • October 21, 2024

With an overtime score of 1-1 against conference rival Ohio University, sophomore midfielder Eva Usoz fired in the game winning shot, and her...

Freshman quarterback Tommy Ulatowski (14) makes a handoff to senior safety Dean Clark (3) at the Oct. 12, 2024 football game against Ball State University.
Another loss means third straight season of bowl-ineligibility for football
Demetri Manousos, Reporter • October 20, 2024

After playing its closest game of the season Oct. 12 against Ball State (2-5, 1-2), the Kent State football team was close to victory. The team...

Baidy Ba runs during the cross country meet where he will finish first overall on August 30, 2024.
Baidy Ba ends cross country’s regular season with win
Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter • October 20, 2024

Senior Baidy Ba placed first with a time of 24.43.5 in the men's 8k at the Falcon Invite in Bowling Green, Ohio, Friday evening. Ba closed the...

Division Dancers prepare for Fall Faculty Showcase with Chilean-American choreographer
Division Dancers prepare for Fall Faculty Showcase with Chilean-American choreographer
Jillian Flack, KSTV Reporter • October 19, 2024

Friday evening at the Center for Performing Arts, the Dance Division held an open rehearsal of performances with Chilean-American choreographer...

KSTV Flashcast Sports
KSTV Flashcast Sports
KSTV Staff October 19, 2024

Catch up on this week in sports with KSTV's Ryan Meade and Evan Schofield.

KSTV Flashcast Tops Stories
KSTV Flashcast Tops Stories
KSTV Staff October 19, 2024

KSTV's Talia Milewich shares this week's top stories.

KSTV Flashcast National Updates
KSTV Flashcast National Updates
October 18, 2024

KSTV's Evan Schofield and Talia Milewich deliver your national updates.

Illustration by Emily Riebe.
Gen Z mourns the loss of celebrity Liam Payne
Dylan Walker, Columnist • October 19, 2024
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