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Kent State senior guard Kevin Zabo gets fouled driving to the basket during the Flashes' 88-76 loss to Ohio at the Convocation Center Feb. 20, 2018. 

Red-hot shooting lifts Ohio past Kent State

Cameron Hoover February 20, 2018

Kent State junior point guard Jalen Avery had a very simple explanation for the Flashes’ loss at Ohio Tuesday night.“I’m really disappointed in our defense,” said Avery, who scored nine points...

Summit Street improvement project set to finish by fall 2018

Moira Reed February 20, 2018

A second roundabout, road improvements and additional bike and pedestrian lanes will conclude the Summit Street construction.Originally scheduled to finish at the end of 2017, the improvement plan extended...

Jackson Memorial Middle School in lockdown after student fires gun

Lydia Taylor February 20, 2018

Before 8 a.m. Tuesday morning, a student at Jackson Memorial Middle School sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound and first responders transported him to the hospital for his injury. The student’s...

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Excessive smartphone use connected to unhappiness, anxiety

Paige Bennett February 20, 2018

When Andrew Lepp, an associate professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Services (EHHS), walks into a classroom, he is often met by silence.Instead of seeing a room of students talking before...

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TEDx returns to Kent

Madeline Scalzi February 20, 2018

When senior magazine journalism major Ile-Ife Okantah learned Kent State would again be hosting a TEDx talk this spring, she had no idea that in a few short months she would be sharing her passion for...

Flu season still progresses

Anu Sharma February 19, 2018

With weeks still left in flu season, a family medicine doctor in Kent, says it’s never too late to get a flu shot. As the numbers rise, Jennifer D’Abreau said there are 72 confirmed diagnoses of the...

Mass Shooting

Continuous update of mass, school shootings in US

Lydia Taylor February 19, 2018

Mass Shootings this year:November 8, 2018: Thousand Oaks, California-What we know so far: Authorities said 13 people, including the gunman, died following a shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill over...

Kent State and John Carroll players fight over the puck during a 9-2 Flashes' victory at the KSU Ice Arena on Jan. 19, 2018. [FILE]

Flashes’ national playoff hopes thrashed by Davenport

Chad Flannery February 18, 2018

The Kent State hockey club suffered two brutal losses at the hands of Davenport University (18-9-2), by scores of 6-2 and 5-3, to bring the Flashes’ record to 24-9-1 on the season.The losses also bring...

Love lottery prevails despite past controversy

Austin Mariasy February 18, 2018

Hundreds of people filled the Schwartz Center with cheers and exuberance for the third annual love lottery. Black United Students hosts the event every year as a fundraising event for charity.The event...

Kent State freshman guard Erin Thames takes a shot against the Miami (OH) defense Saturday Feb. 17, 2018. Thames scored four points in the Flashes' 65-59 loss.

Late turnovers help extend Flashes’ losing streak

Ian Kreider February 17, 2018

Kent State coach Todd Starkey held the ball over his head on the sideline, frustrated by his team’s turnover with 4:38 left in the game.Kent State (11-15, 4-10 Mid-American Conference) had cut the Miami...

Kent State guard Jaylin Walker drives to the hoop during the Flashes' 78-68 win over Akron on Feb. 17, 2018. Walker scored a season-high 27 points in the win.

Walker, Avery propel Kent State to Wagon Wheel victory

Cameron Hoover February 17, 2018

Kent State coach Rob Senderoff only needed a few words to sum up junior point guard Jalen Avery’s performance down the stretch against crosstown rivals Akron Saturday.“Big time.”Avery’s heroics,...

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