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MANCHESTER, NH - FEBRUARY 09: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) waves after speaking during a Get Out The Vote event at the University of Southern New Hampshire on February 9, 2020 in Manchester, New Hampshire. New Hampshire will hold its first in the national primary on Tuesday. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Klobuchar again voices concern about potentially having Sanders at top of Democratic ticket

Devan Cole, CNN February 16, 2020

(CNN) -- Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Sunday doubled down on her position that Sen. Bernie Sanders, her self-described Democratic socialist rival, would hurt the party if...

Senior Philip Whittington (25) wears autism awareness jersey designed by the Kent State University Fashion School during game against Ohio University on Sat. Feb. 15, 2020. Under Armour reached out to Kent State’s top fashion students to design the jerseys.

Autism awareness jerseys for Kent State men’s basketball team designed by Fashion School

Hailey Phillips Reporter February 16, 2020

 Under Armour reached out to Kent State about creating autism awareness basketball jerseys and Kent State’s top-ranking Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising...

Kel Reed is a career advisor for the Career Services office in the College of Business Administration at Kent State. 

Online job applications more than a few clicks

Dylan Bowers Reporter February 16, 2020

Applying for jobs online embodies the process of finding a job in the year 2020. As student tenure winds down at Kent State, getting a job quickly jumps to the top of the list of priorities.Job applications...

Master drummer David Coleman (right) and a Kent State student (left) perform an African drum call during the 50th anniversary celebration of Black History month on Feb. 15, 2020.

Kent State celebrates 50 years of Black History Month

Kimmy Daniels Reporter February 15, 2020

The 50th anniversary celebration of Black History Month at Kent State honored the four men known for starting the celebration, and those who continue their legacy. In February 1970, two alumni, Carl Gregory...

John Sikora has always been a great friend of mine. 

OPINION: One step at a time: HOPE Network

Michael Reiner, [email protected] February 15, 2020

 When I think about the word “hope” I think about people who give others an opportunity to do something that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to do.HOPE Network of Pittsburgh, is a non-profit organization...

Burr Collab: Writer meets therapist

Elena Neoh Reporter February 15, 2020

Prologue to the series: In this series, the writer dares to discuss the purpose of life and the importance of relationships as well as address topics that are typically considered taboo. She speaks honestly...

Redshirt senior distance runner Jaimie Adams runs the 5000 meter race during the Doug Raymond National Qualifier track meet on February 14, 2020. 

Several Flashes have dominant performances at the Doug Raymond Qualifiers

Sean Blevins Reporter February 15, 2020

Kent State hosted the Doug Raymond Qualifier Saturday and the men’s and women’s teams combined for six first place finishes and six runners-up. The Flashes won the men’s 4x400 relay and placed second...

Roses are one of the symbols of socialism. 

An uncertain future makes socialism an important issue to many Kent State students

Madisyn Woodring Reporter February 15, 2020

Shelby Pratt was in her preteen years when the 2008 recession changed her life. Her father lost his job as an executive for a trucking company, which forced her family to go on food stamps and move from...

Senior Antonio Williams (4) dribbles ball down the court during first half against Ohio University on Sat. Feb. 15, 2020. Kent State University won 87-72 against Ohio University.

Kent State rains 3s, OU can’t keep up

Owen MacMillan Assigning editor February 15, 2020

As the Ohio University men’s basketball team tried desperately to overcome a 16-point deficit with just under a minute left to play, Kent State’s senior guard Antonio Williams had no intention of letting...

Graduates more likely to get hired in fall than spring, studies show

It generally takes three to six months for college graduates to find a job after graduation, according to the University of Washington. However, studies have shown college graduates have a stronger chance...

Senior Mitch Peterson [13] and senior Troy Simons [3] celebrate after Simons dunks, making the score 41-38 against Ohio Sat. Feb. 15, 2020. Kent State University won 87-72, as Simons scored a career-high 27 points.

Simons’ career-high, most 3-pointers since 2013 help Flashes snap two-game losing streak

Ian Kreider Sports reporter February 15, 2020

Senior guard Troy Simons drove left and dunked the ball with his right hand. He walked towards the camera on the baseline, flexed and screamed after finishing through Lunden McDay, who tried to take a...

Alumnus Philip Bass reflects on 50 years of Black History Month and activism

Kimmy Daniels Reporter February 15, 2020

While many students know about the May 4th shootings, not everyone knows about the tension leading up to the event. Something that does not get commonly brought up is the Black Student Walkout that happened...

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