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Kent State junior guard Desmond Ridenour and junior guard Kevin Zabo walk off the court after losing to UCLA, 97-80 during the first-round of the NCAA Tournament at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on Friday, March 17, 2017.

UCLA ends Kent State’s season in NCAA Tournament

Henry Palattella March 18, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball team’s season came to an end Friday night at the hands of the boys from Westwood, as the UCLA Bruins beat Kent State 97-80 to knock the Flashes out of the NCAA Tournament.Both...

Students share cultures at International Talent and Fashion Show

Eryn Gebacz March 17, 2017

International students showcased their country's food, fashion, music and talents at the International Talent and Fashion Show Friday night.The show represented 37 students from various countries including...

Kent State fans anxiously watch the Kent State vs. UCLA games at Water Street Tavern on Friday, March 17, 2017. The game ended with a loss for the Flashes, 80-97.

Students gather to watch Kent State vs UCLA

Addie Gall March 17, 2017

Even before the game began, students gathered in the The Hub at the Student Center, excited about tonight’s men’s basketball game. The game — which features Kent State against the University of California,...

Kent State senior guard Jon Fleming attempts a layup during the Flashes' open practice at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California on Thursday, March 16, 2017.

Ball hobbled, Flashes start slow against UCLA

Henry Palattella March 17, 2017

The UCLA Bruins flexed their collective offensive muscles in the first half of their opening-round matchups against Kent State, as they shot 60 percent as a team to jump out to a 47-39 lead.T.J. Leaf led...

Phi Beta Sigma to host Stroll-Off

Malcolm Murray March 17, 2017

Phi Beta Sigma Inc. will host its first Greek Stroll-Off Saturday, March 18, in the Kent State Student Center Ballroom.Phi Beta Sigma Secretary Franklin Chesney said the show will start at 7:14 p.m. —...

Kent State president Beverly Warren enters Fat City Bar and Cafe in Sacramento, California on Friday, March 17, 2017. The Kent State alumni and fan pregame party was held there.

KSU fans, alumni, gather at Sacramento bar ahead of game

Henry Palattella March 17, 2017

While Fat City Bar & Grille in Sacramento, California, may be 2,400 miles from the Memorial Athletic & Convocation Center in Kent, Ohio, the Kent State Alumni Association did its best to bring...

Novice fans still support basketball

Sarah Heber March 17, 2017

With Kent State men’s basketball team making it into the NCAA Tournament, fans are popping up all over campus — some for the first time.Students like Kaitlyn Bober, a freshman psychology major, said...

NCAA Tournament: Professors hype for Friday’s game

Addie Gall March 17, 2017

Some professors who give little attention to Kent State sports were drawn in by the hype of the men’s basketball team making it to the NCAA Tournament.“I normally don’t get into basketball too much,...

NCAA Tournament: Students plan to head downtown for Friday game

Mikala Lugen March 17, 2017

After a win against The University of Akron in the Mid-American Conference Championship game, Kent State students and community members are geared up to watch the men’s basketball team play in the first...

California-based alumni plan for March Madness festivities

Miranda Kiner March 17, 2017

Members of San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California Kent State Alumni chapters are preparing for the Flashes to take on the UCLA Bruins Friday night.Kyle Hughes, a 2011 Kent State graduate and a...

Q&A: What do Californians know about Kent State?

Chip Reid March 17, 2017

Kent State's men's basketball team is in Sacramento, California preparing to play in the first round of the NCAA tournament. But how many Californians, or fans in attendance, know about Kent State?TV2...

Professional drag queen Angel Safyre performs in the Kent State goverance chambers Thursday, March 16, 2017.

PRIDE! Kent brings unique performances in annual drag show

Quaylyn Hairston March 17, 2017

Colorful wigs, shiny jewelry and flashy outfits were all part of the intricate wardrobes of the drag queens who performed at PRIDE! Kent's annual drag show.Several professional drag queens from Akron's...

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