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Golden Flashes Women's Basketball play Saint Frances on Nov. 14, 2021. Junior Katie Shumate (14) gets open for Junior Nila Blackford (4).

After defeating nationally ranked UCLA, women’s basketball falls to UMass

Isabella Schreck Reporter November 28, 2021

Despite a huge victory against No. 19 UCLA Friday, the Kent State women’s basketball team saw its first loss of the season to the University of Massachusetts Saturday.The Flashes lost to UMass (7-0)...

Former Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President Tiera Moore won her election to the Kent city school board on Nov. 2, 2021.

Former USG president Moore wins Kent school board seat

Morgan McGrath Reporter November 27, 2021

2021 Kent State graduate and former United Student Government president Tiera Moore is already making her mark in the city of Kent. Following elections on Nov. 2, Moore was named the newest member of...

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Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

CNN staff November 27, 2021

Editor's note: Coronavirus cases remain high across the globe. Health officials caution that travel increases your chances of getting and spreading the virus. Staying home is the best way to stem transmission....

Members of the Kent State women's basketball team huddle up during a game. 

Women’s basketball upsets No.19 UCLA at Gulf Coast Showcase

Kathryn Rajnicek Reporter November 26, 2021

Kent State women’s basketball team (4-0) got its first win in its first ever matchup against No. 19 UCLA (3-1) by a final score of 75-69 in the opening round of the Gulf Coast Showcase tournament in...

Travis McMichael listens to testimony in the Ahmaud Arbery killing trial.

3 men involved in Ahmaud Arbery’s killing found guilty of murder and other charges

(CNN) -- A jury Wednesday found three White men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, guilty on multiple murder counts, as well as other charges.The verdict, delivered...

Quarterback Dustin Crum dives forward to end a first down run during Kent State's 52-47 win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday night. 

Flashes sweep MAC weekly honors for second time this season

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 23, 2021

After its commanding shutout against Akron, the Kent State football team swept the Mid-American Conference East Division weekly awards for the second time in three weeks. Graduate student quarterback...

Flu season is upon us and COVID-19 is still surging. The viruses have similar symptoms, but there are a few different ones.

Fighting the flu season with COVID-19 lurking

Haley Kisling Reporter November 23, 2021

Campus life brings people together, and all the togetherness can create many opportunities for respiratory illnesses, such as the flu, to spread. Some people are concerned as the flu season arrives with...

Police investigate at the scene of a crash involving multiple people and injuries at a holiday parade in Waukesha, Wis., on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP)

What we know about what happened at the Wisconsin Christmas parade

(CNN) -- The celebratory sounds of a Wisconsin Christmas parade were interrupted by terrified screams Sunday after a vehicle plowed into participants and spectators gathered for the event in Waukesha,...

“Chiaroscuro” features a playful light display to contrast with the darker color palette and is featured in the Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art.

KSU fashion school awards students in collaboration with Museum of Contemporary Art

Kayla Polansky Reporter November 22, 2021

Kent State School of Fashion awarded students for their visual designs for the 2021 Museum of Contemporary Art Visual Design Competition hosted by the Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art. Students submitted...

The Kent Skates ice rink was once located on East Erie Street in downtown Kent between Route 59 and South Depeyster Street. 

Free ice skating in downtown Kent brings community to the city

Lucy Connolly Reporter November 21, 2021

Kent Skates opened Nov. 20 with free rentals and fun for the public to enjoy. The rink is located by the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. It will offer a snack and drink stand as well...

Nikki the Top Hawk Cessna aircraft at the Kent State airport.

Student pilots in The College of Aeronautics and Engineering experiencing delays in flights

Mateo Martin Reporter November 21, 2021

Student pilots at Kent State are experiencing delays in flying opportunities due to the unprecedented size of the freshman class.It’s not unusual for pilot programs to experience delays. A Kent Stater...

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