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Senior forward Jordan Korinek drives to the basket for two of her game-high 16 points during Kent State's 60-55 win over Akron Saturday at the M.A.C. Center. 

Flashes hold on for Wagon Wheel win

Cameron Hoover February 24, 2018

Kent State’s defense stifled Akron all game, and the Flashes offense did just enough down the stretch to survive a furious Zips comeback for a Wagon Wheel Challenge win, 60-55.Kent State (12-16, 5-11...

Artist Carol Tomasik (right) talks about her work to guests at the reception for the annual Members and Friends show Friday, Feb. 24, 2018.

Group 10 Gallery hosting biggest show of its type to date

Jarett Theberge February 24, 2018

Members of the Group Ten Gallery in downtown Kent will be sharing the space with a total of 30 artists until March 24 for their biggest Members and Friends show to date.The Members and Friends show is...

Sony Ton-Aime teaches students how to use words to describe how they feel.

A man with a vision: Sony Ton-Aime

Caroline Henneman February 24, 2018

Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center provides a creative outlet for the Akron refugee and immigrant community through its "Traveling Stanzas" project.North Hill, Akron, is home to a wide variety...

Kent State students make Overwatch Association more competitive

Zachary Blanner February 23, 2018

Kent State's Overwatch Association (OWA) takes stronger steps towards a more competitive environment with the rise of eSports at the collegiate level.The OWA was founded during the beginning of the Fall...

A Kent State hockey player celebrates a goal during the Flashes' 6-2 win over Mercyhurst Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. [FILE]

Flashes’ season ends abruptly after quarterfinals loss

Chad Flannery February 23, 2018

The Kent State men’s hockey club’s season was cut one game short of a chance at a league championship after a 5-0 loss to Adrian College Friday night.Adrian is one of the best clubs in the nation,...

Fashion students create a higher style standard for themselves

Abigail Miller February 23, 2018

For fashion students, the mundane task of finding something to wear to class takes on an entirely different meaning.By dressing up for class and putting together their best looks, students embody what...

Then a sophomore, Kent State's Gisli Sveinbergsson tees off on the 16th hole at the Mid-American Conference championship in Nashport, OH. The Flashes won the conference, while Sveinbergsson won golfer of the year. [FILE]

Flashes look to carry success into spring season

Amanda Levine February 23, 2018

After finishing the fall season ranked No. 22, the Kent State’s men’s golf team enters the spring ranked No. 28 in the country, according to NCAA Division I sports.Coach Herb Page said the program...

An intimate gathering for SALSA Racismo: A discussion on racism in the Latino community on Feb. 23, 2018.

A discussion on racism within the Hispanic and Latino community

Gershon Harrell February 23, 2018

With past issues still looming in their minds, the Latino community gathered in the Student Center to talk about racism within their community.“Basically, we want to mainly get the conversation going,”...

A student playing Mario Kart while wearing goggles that mimic intoxicated vision during Kent Police's distracted driving event on Thursday. 

Students engage in distracted driving event as part of Commuter Appreciation Week

Natalie Eusebio February 22, 2018

The Center for Student Involvement hosted Commuter Appreciation Week in the Student Center this past week, and Thursday’s activities centered around the dangers of distracted driving.Two simulations...

Students look over American Eagle's table at the Spring Internship, Co-op and Career Fair Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

Students attend annual Spring Internship, Co-op and Career Fair

Imani Fields February 22, 2018

Nearly 1,300 students attended the annual Spring Internship, Co-op and Career Fair at Kent State University’s Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Feb. 22.Well over 146 business recruiters from...

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