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The Kent State athletic department's state-of-the-art cryotherapy chamber. The $50,000 device is being used to help student-athletes recover from minor bumps, bruises and soreness after competitions and practices. 

‘Like something out of a spaceship’: Kent State athletes use cryotherapy for recovery

Cameron Hoover February 4, 2018

Jordan Korinek and the Kent State women’s basketball team needed a quick and simple way to recover after a grueling road trip at the Play4Kay Showcase in Las Vegas, which saw the Flashes play three games...

Audience watches various short films at the Kent Stage Saturday evening.

Local filmmaker wins big at international film festival

Jarett Theberge February 4, 2018

A first-time filmmaker won the top prize at an international short films festival in Kent on Saturday.Hiram College sophomore Charlie Wirfel won the jury’s choice award at the 15th annual Standing Rock...

Poetry and art from incarcerated individuals are displayed at the FJ Kluth Art Gallery. 

Poetry and art helps incarcerated individuals reclaim their humanity

Madison MacArthur February 4, 2018

“We are Human. We Write.”The slogan represents ID13, a project that displays poetry and art made by incarcerated individuals at Lake Erie Correctional Institution.The display was co-founded by Halle...

Coach Rob Senderoff gives instructions during a timeout during Kent State's 70-62 loss at Bowling Green Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. 

Second-half struggles down Flashes in loss at Bowling Green

Cameron Hoover February 3, 2018

 Even after Kent State put the Mid-American Conference on notice with a statement win over then-undefeated Buffalo Tuesday at the M.A.C. Center, the Flashes still couldn’t carry that momentum on the...

Flashes falter despite Thames’ career-high

Ian Kreider February 3, 2018

Kent State’s (11-12, 4-7) struggles started at the beginning of their Saturday matchup against Northern Illinois (11-11, 3-8).The Flashes shot just 6-for-19 from the field in the first quarter. Defensively...

Women’s Collaborative discusses percentage gaps, ally-ship and more at faculty summit

Faith Riggs February 3, 2018

Kent State University’s Women’s Collaborative held its first summit on women faculty; creating a space and community to provide resources, tools and support for women faculty.The Collaborative consists...

The crowd marches through the streets of Cleveland as they lift flags and signs during the Women's March Jan. 20, 2018.

An art of war: the Women’s March

Caroline Henneman February 3, 2018

Women and allies across the nation armed themselves with posters, witty slogans and "pussy hats" Jan. 20 for the second annual Women’s March.Though there is no way of obtaining the exact number of people...

Students greet each other at international student reception.

Kent State University Libraries welcomes international students

Alissa Reyes February 3, 2018

The International Student Reception event at Kent State’s library Thursday, Feb. 3, saw an increase in attendance since last semester.“Approximately 175 RSVP’d from last fall because we did a little...

Pulitzer Prize winner to speak at Kent State

Amber Selfridge February 3, 2018

Author, cartoonist and Pulitzer Prize winner, Art Spiegelman will be speaking at Kent State on March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Kiva.Students and community members are welcomed to listen to Spiegelman talk about...

A day in the life of a nursing major

Emelia Sherin February 3, 2018

Students in the College of Nursing are beginning to feel the effects of real-world experience. “I couldn't be happier to have ended up with nursing," sophomore nursing major Jennifer Lachendro said.The...

#Trumpgret expands, but not for all

Addie Gall February 3, 2018

#Trumpgret, a hashtag Donald Trump voters have used to express their unhappiness and disappointment via social media, has ballooned in popularity since Trump came into office.Trump has been president for...

Jean L. Druesedow, Director of the Kent State University Museum, gives a tour of the Katharine Hepburn exhibit in Rockwell Hall.

Katharine Hepburn: The actress, the icon, the exhibit

Abigail Miller February 2, 2018

The Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen exhibit allowed visitors to have an intimate glimpse inside of her life and career.   Returning after its six year absence from the museum, the exhibit...

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