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Redshirt senior forward Jimmy Hall, Jr. waits at the free throw line during the game against Wright State University on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2016.

Behind the Jersey: Jimmy Hall

Tanner Castora March 14, 2017

Editor’s note: Tanner Castora is a redshirt sophomore men’s basketball player and a journalism major. He provides insight and commentary as a student-athlete.  If you weren't sure what senior forward...

Ryan Holmes, owner of MadCap Brewery in Kent, Ohio, poses for a portrait in the windows of his brewery on March 10, 2017.

Alumnus gets taste of success with local brewery

Payton Moore March 14, 2017

A background in science and a love for beer makes Ryan Holmes an unlikely entrepreneur. In 2013, Holmes served his first pint under MadCap Brew Co., but the beer-making journey started 15 years before.Holmes...

Women’s golf finishes first at Entrada classic, Stromo finishes first overall

Erik Svensson March 14, 2017

The Kent State women’s golf team placed first in the BYU at Entrada Classic.Kent State finished two strokes above par — 13 strokes ahead of host Brigham Young University.Four of Kent State’s five...

A Hulk from the Loft on Monday, April 11, 2016.

REVIEW: Sampling Kent’s best mixed drinks

Michael Nied March 14, 2017

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, bars around Kent are prepared to see green for a weekend of festivities. If green beer isn’t your first choice, there are plenty of other signature drinks...

Opinion: Start asking questions

Zac Breitbach March 14, 2017

In a day and age when the United States is one of the wealthiest nations on Earth, why aren’t we being afforded what this wealth could easily bring us?Healthcare, education and housing should be a right...

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: UCLA forward TJ Leaf (22) boxes out Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) during the semifinal game of the Pac-12 Tournament between the UCLA Bruins and the Arizona Wildcats on Friday, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. 

Analyzing matchups in Kent’s first round game against UCLA

Scott Lendak March 14, 2017

Kent State men’s basketball team's (22-13, 10-8 Mid-American Conference) season will continue this Friday when they take on UCLA (29-4, 15-3 PAC-12). While the Bruins may present some serious matchup...

Racial Profiling

Hoodie. Male. Black: A university alert sparks racial profiling debate

McKenna Corson March 14, 2017

On Feb. 24 at around 8:26 p.m., Kent State students, faculty and staff subscribed to Flash ALERTS received a text warning of a robbery on Summit Street near the Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness...

Kent State senior guard Deon Edwin celebrates after cutting down the net at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Kent State beat Akron in the MAC Championship game 70-65.

Perspectives: The road to a golden victory

Clint Datchuk March 14, 2017

Until this past week, the Kent State men's basketball team hadn't won a Mid-American Conference championship since nearly a decade ago when then-coach Jim Christian led the Flashes to a 28-7 record in...

Kent State prepares for tornado season

Sarah Heber March 14, 2017

Although the tornado warning on March 1 already passed, tornado season has just begun, and Kent State is prepared to act.Kent State University Police Department (KSUPD) has a ‘one-touch’ button that,...

Alumni Association announces date for Homecoming 2017

Miranda Kiner March 14, 2017

Kent State University Alumni Association (KSUAA) announced homecoming will be held Oct. 14, 2017. The Flashes play Miami University RedHawks for the annual homecoming football game.“The coolest thing...

Opinion: Fighting for the kids

Jeffrey Hord March 14, 2017

There are many opportunities in college to learn a variety of life lessons, including the importance of community service. As stated by the French-German theologian, philosopher and physician Albert Schweitzer,...

Matt Poe

Opinion: Five reasons why Kent State will beat UCLA

Matt Poe March 14, 2017

Ah, March Madness.Its arrival is a signal of many things, primarily that spring is upon us and I really need to do a better job monitoring my gambling habits. I usually write about the tournament every...

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