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Redshirt sophomore Alex Ronnebaum blows a bubble while waiting on the field. Kent State won, 9-5, against East Central Michigan on April 5, 2019.

Flashes’ bats come alive in series win over CMU

John Conley April 14, 2019

Coming into the weekend, Central Michigan had the best batting average in the Mid-American Conference.Kent State was able to keep their bats at bay this weekend, however, as the Flashes outhit the Chippewas...

Just more than a month ago, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg was a largely unknown Midwestern Democrat who decided to run for President.

Pete Buttigieg officially announces presidential campaign

Dan Merica / CNN April 14, 2019

On Sunday, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg — the fastest-rising Democratic candidate in the large and growing field of presidential hopefuls — officially announced his presidential campaign, exiting...

Habitat for Humanity of Portage County construction manager Brittian Bollenbacher teaches Kent State volunteers how to evenly roll paint onto the living room walls. Feb. 2, 2019.

Habitat for Humanity Kent State builds new home for local family

Michael Indriolo April 14, 2019

Kent State volunteers stood silently among shop vacs, power tools and paint cans. While some prayed for a safe and productive work day, they each bowed their heads and folded their hands. After those brief,...

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OPINION: Candace Owens, Republicans and America’s partisan gap

Alex Cala April 14, 2019

As a black conservative, Candace Owens’ schtick is one of faux wokeness and provocative inaccuracies, an image meant to coax African-Americans into the Republican Party.In her world, hate crimes are...

Cadets discuss their mission in the woods by Allerton Sports Complex as they train for Advanced Camp. 

Army ROTC cadets prepare for training camp in Allerton woods

Jill Golden April 14, 2019

Kent State’s Army ROTC cadets prepared for their 31-day-long training camp, Advanced Camp, in the woods by Allerton Sports Complex every week during March despite the cold weather.MS3, or Military Science...

Michela Finna and Pimnipa Panthong take a selfie as they watch fireworks before the start of the Augusta Women's Championship.

Finn, Panthong reflect on historic Augusta Women’s National Amateur

Zachary McKnight April 13, 2019

Until recently, women were not allowed to participate in competitive tournaments at the Augusta National Golf Club.That all changed, however, with the introduction of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.Kent...

Handshake service helps students find jobs, internships

Margaret Baah April 13, 2019

As Kent approaches the end of the first academic year after moving away from Flash@Work, Handshake has served to be an easy and user-friendly system for students, alumni and employers.The premise and lots...

A wall inside the "escape the zombies" themed room at Wright Hall's escape room event Wednesday, April 10, 2019.

Students de-stress with Wright Hall escape room

Leah Marxen April 13, 2019

Resident assistants at Wright Hall put on one of the biggest residence hall events of the semester for an end of the year engagement activity.Escape rooms are a form of entertainment and team-building...

Students cheer in front of the outdoor stage at FlashFest on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

FlashFest 2019 photo gallery

Devon Keller April 12, 2019

Kent State students greet DJ Pauly D with cheers as he walks out on the stage at FlashFest on Thursday, April 11, 2019.DJ Pauly D laughs through tech issues during the beginning of his set for FlashFest...

The Pentagon's controversial policy banning transgender recruits from joining the military went into effect on Friday.

Pentagon transgender ban goes into effect

Nicole Gaouette April 12, 2019

 (CNN) -- The Pentagon's controversial policy banning transgender recruits from joining the military went into effect on Friday.The Pentagon says the new policy does not affect transgender troops currently...

War Horse Ink's Kent location has been open since 2016, but owner, Clint Marsh, decided to expand his business by making Ravenna the shop's second home. 

War Horse Ink opens second location in Ravenna

Erin Simonek April 12, 2019

Clint Marsh has a long line of military background in his family. Straight out of high school, he joined the army and was deployed to Iraq. After 4 years serving his country, he decided to come home.“I’m...

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