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Sophomore midfielder Abby Jones [27] cradles the ball during the women’s lacrosse game on Mar. 8, 2020. Kent State University women’s lacrosse team lost to University of Cincinnati 25-8. 

Lacrosse team ends five-game losing steak

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 20, 2022

The Kent State lacrosse team ended its five-game losing streak with a strong first-half Saturday, defeating Saint Francis of Pennsylvania 17-14.   During the losing streak, KSU was outscored 54-27...

Off the Wagon, located in downtown Kent's Acorn Alley, offers "weird, funny gag gifts" for the young at heart.

Best shopping in Kent

Isabella Schreck, Reporter March 20, 2022

FIRST: Off the Wagon Less than a mile away in Acorn Alley, Off the Wagon appeals to the young at heart with its “weird, funny, gag gifts,” as described on its website. Donut flavored jelly beans,...

Best food delivery app

Sophie Young, Reporter March 20, 2022

First: DoorDash DoorDash is the largest online food delivery company in the United States – and in Kent. “You can pretty much order whatever you want and there’s going to be a delivery driver,”...

Best go-to for food delivery

Sophie Young, Reporter March 20, 2022

FIRST: Euro Gyro EuroGyro wasn’t always EuroGyro, but the quality of food has stayed consistent. George Istocki’s family is from Macedonia, a small country on the Mediterranean. George’s father...

Sophomore midfielder Madison Rapier (10) shoots the ball during the women’s lacrosse game on Mar. 10, 2020. Kent State University lost to Saint Francis Unveristy 13-18.

Lacrosse team loses after last second goal in final seconds

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 18, 2022

Kent State's lacrosse team played its most complete game of the season Thursday — until the final five seconds. Youngstown State scored just before the final buzzer and defeated the Flashes 21-20. Kent...

University provides guidance for students experiencing issues with GPS degree audit function

Alexandra Golden, Assigning Editor March 18, 2022

The university registrar is working to correct the complication with the Graduate Planning System’s degree audit function, according to an email sent to students Thursday. The degree audit combines...

Kent State partners with Cleveland-Marshall College of Law to reduce time requirement for bachelor’s, law degrees

Kelly Krabill, Managing Editor March 18, 2022

Kent State and Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law are partnering to reduce the amount of time it takes to obtain an undergraduate and law degree. “Our students will be able...

OPINION: Graduation schedule one last letdown for many Kent State students

OPINION: Graduation schedule one last letdown for many Kent State students

Maddy Haberberger, Social Media Manager March 17, 2022

Four years, a global pandemic and thousands of dollars later, Kent State students like me sure were looking forward to graduation. Our college experience has been anything but normal and easy, but what...

Redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry makes a move to the basket during the Kent State men's basketball team's loss to Buffalo in Buffalo, New York on Friday, Jan. 21.

Men’s basketball season ends after first round loss to Southern Utah

Jacob Hansen, Reporter March 17, 2022

Kent State’s men's basketball team’s historic season ended Wednesday in the first round of the the Basketball Classic after Southern Utah's second half offensive surge secured a 83-79 win. “[The...

Members of the Kent State gymnastics team cheer during the Blue and Gold exhibition meet in Kent, Ohio on Sunday, Dec. 12. 

Top-ranked gymnasts seek first MAC tournament title in 7 years

Isabella Schreck, Reporter March 17, 2022

If her team can do what it's capable of in the Mid-American Conference championships Saturday, Kent State gymnast Sarah Haxton believes her team can win it all. “We have a lot of potential,” Haxton,...

The Kent State women's basketball team celebrates its win over Youngstown State University in the first round of the WNIT in Youngstown, Ohio March 16.

Women’s basketball secures second WNIT win in program history

Kathryn Rajnicek, Reporter March 16, 2022

Kent State’s women’s basketball team (19-11, 10-10 MAC) beat Youngstown State University (24-7, 18-4 Horizon League) by a final score of 68-59 in the first round of the Women’s National Invitation...

University officals announce spring commencement schedule, similar to that of spring 2021

Zaria Johnson, Editor-in-chief March 16, 2022

University events and protocol officials announced the commencement schedule for the spring 2022 graduating class. In-person ceremonies will be held at Manchester Field, off of Petrarca Drive adjacent...

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