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Kent State forward TJ West carries the puck through the offensive zone during the Flashes' 9-2 victory over John Carroll on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. [FILE]

Flashes advance to league playoff semifinals after win over Calvin College

Chad Flannery February 22, 2018

The Kent State men’s hockey club advanced to the semifinals of the Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League playoffs after a dominating 4-0 win over Calvin College.During the final six games of the season,...

Parking decks seek approval at upcoming Board of Trustees meeting

Emily Glatt February 22, 2018

The upcoming Board of Trustees meeting may begin proposed formal adoption of Phase 1 of the new parking decks on March 2. Michael Bruder, the executive director of Facilities, Planning and Operations,...

Sigma Sigma Sigma members unveil the fundraiser total at last year's Tri Sigma Night Live on Feb. 11, 2017.

Tri Sigma Night Live draws inspiration from ‘Saturday Night Live’ for fundraiser

Hana Hodali February 22, 2018

Kent State's Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority will be holding their annual Tri Sigma Night Live philanthropy event in support of The March of Dimes, Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation and children’s play therapy....

Kent City Schools superintendent George Joseph addresses parents concerns about school safety

David Williams February 22, 2018

Parents of Kent City Schools students raised their concerns about school safety procedures to Superintendent George Joseph Wednesday evening at the Kent Free Library.“All of us are needing to lock arms...

Jenna Palek has been announced as a finalist for Miss COED 2018.

Kent State University student to represent the MAC conference in Miss COED 2018

Hana Hodali February 22, 2018

Jenna Palek is a sophomore fashion merchandising major who has just been announced as the Mid-American Conference finalist for Miss COED 2018.The Miss COED Competition is an annual search for the definition...

Jackson middle school student dies from gunshot injury

Lydia Taylor February 22, 2018

The seventh-grade student who sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday at Jackson Memorial Middle School died Wednesday afternoon.The police and Summit County Coroner’s Office are still investigating...

Neuroscience research collaborates with English department in new study

Emelia Sherin February 22, 2018

Researchers on campus are recording the thoughts and actions of students on the autism spectrum to better understand how to improve teaching methods in composition and writing.“A study I had published...

Junior guard Alexa Golden drives through the Bowling Green defense during Kent State's 81-57 victory Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. [FILE]

‘Superwoman’ Hooks’ hands Flashes second loss to Ohio in as many weeks

Ian Kreider February 22, 2018

Kent State (11-16, 4-10 Mid-American Conference) was looking for a spark to ignite its season, but that light grew ever more dim after Wednesday night’s loss in Athens.The Flashes lost a barn burner,...

Christa Porter leads a luncheon, speaking on the identity of African-American women in their communities on Feb. 21, 2018

Professor evaluates identity development in black students and administration

Erica Carter February 21, 2018

Christa Porter led the first lunch and learn event by the Institute for African American Affairs.In her speech, Porter told the audience that the identity development in black undergraduate women encompasses...

Requirement of A.L.I.C.E training keeps students and faculty prepared

Madison MacArthur February 21, 2018

As school shootings continue to occur more frequently, Sgt. Michquel Penn, of KSU Police, looks back at how the A.L.I.C.E Program has adapted over the years.Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate...

Numbers to Know

February 21, 2018

6877Days since Columbine High School shooting18 years ago, one of the deadliest mass shootings took place in U.S. history. Two high school students killed 15 and injured another 24.200People killed in...

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