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Burnside Barbecue closes after two years

Molly Heideman Assigning editor January 12, 2020

Burnside Barbecue, located in Acorn Alley, closed over the winter break. The restaurant opened in 2017 and announced on their Facebook page they would be closing. The post said they are closing due to...

The Works, located downtown across the street from the Kent Stage, held an 80 percent off everything sale due to their closing the weekend of Jan. 12, 2019. There are some items in the store that have never been on sale until this final closing sale.

The Works closing their doors after 35 years

Sara Crawford January 12, 2020

The Works, located on E. Main Street, is filled to the brim with different artists’ work. Their products range from jewelry, picture frames, decorative pieces, pottery and glass pieces. The Arthurs have...

Students work in Rockwell Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018.

Fashion design students, faculty reach compromise over petition to extend Rockwell’s hours

The university extended Rockwell Hall’s weekend hours after fashion design students petitioned for increased access to the building’s workspaces.  Rockwell Hall, which houses the Fashion School, was...

Mental health resources thanks to Step Up Speak Out.

New Flashline tab provides students with mental health resources

Kent State implemented a mental health resource tab on Flashline to make it easier for students to find resources available on campus that aim to improve their mental health.Melissa Celko, director of...

Depth, Williams’ late scoring help Kent State secure third MAC win

Ian Kreider January 11, 2020

Senior forward Philip Whittington did not play in Saturday’s game due to the flu. Instead, senior forward Tervell Beck started, playing quality minutes, as the Flashes utilized several new lineups. Their depth...

Flashes hold on to avenge MAC tournament ouster

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter January 11, 2020

The Kent State men’s basketball team had led by as much as 14 in the second half against Central Michigan University, but that lead seemed to slip away in the waning minutes of the game.With 2:43 left...

Thirst Project Club

Thirst Project Club aims to end water crisis

Jenna Gilbreath started her speech with a 44 pound jerrycan, a standard container used to collect water. She asked a volunteer to pick up the can and walk back and forth. Then, she asked them if they ate...

Flashes drop to 0-2 in conference play against Eastern Michigan

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 8, 2020

Kent State women’s basketball got off to a slow start against Eastern Michigan Wednesday night; the Flashes were held to just nine points in the first quarter.After an early deficit of 34-22, the Flashes...

Senior guard Antonio Williams poses after making a 3-pointer against Toledo on Jan. 7, 2020. He shot 2-for-3 from the 3-point line and was one of three Kent State players who scored 16 points.

Whittington, Pippen, Williams lead balanced offense, four takeaways in win over Toledo

Ian Kreider Sports reporter January 8, 2020

Balance ultimately led to Kent State’s second straight win. Each of the players who averaged in double digits scored higher than their averages, helping the Flashes weather a 32-point career-high from...

Antonio Williams (4) goes up for a layup against Toledo's Luke Maranka (12) on Jan. 28 at the M.A.C.C.

Kent State dominates inside, takes down another MAC favorite

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter January 7, 2020

As the clock ticked down in the first half, Kent State needed a putback from senior guard C.J. Williamson to tie the game, 33-33.But the second half of Kent State’s game against Toledo was not so close...

Senior forward Philip Whittington (25) shoots a layup during Kent State's 77-53 win over Stetson on Nov. 30, 2019. He finished with a season-high 16 points, with 12 points coming in the second half.

Three factors heading into Kent State’s MAC opener at Bowling Green

Ian Kreider January 4, 2020

*Originally posted Jan. 2, 2020Kent State enters conference play with 10 wins for the second straight season. After a 9-1 start, the Flashes dropped two of four games, including a 96-68 loss at Mississippi...

Antonio "Booman" Williams, senior guard, drives the ball towards the hoop during Kent State's game against Hiram College on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

Five takeaways from Williams’, Simons’ career-highs in win at Bowling Green

Ian Kreider January 4, 2020

Kent State needed at least one guard to step up after a 28-point loss at Mississippi State on Dec. 30. During the loss, the Flashes starting three guards combined to shoot 12-for-29. Friday night they...

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