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Women's lacrosse player Megan Cook makes her way toward the goal during the game against Delaware State on March 8, 2023.

Women’s lacrosse loses in season opener against Ohio State

Jack Parrino, Reporter February 14, 2024

Sunday, Kent State (0-1, 0-0) fell to the Buckeyes (2-0, 0-0) on the road for the season opener. The Flashes have not played Ohio State since the 2020 season. Kent is 0-1 against them all time since the...

Maui, one of the dogs with Paws for a Cause, takes a walk through the winter snow Jan. 19, 2024.

Puppy love: Paws for a Cause to take over student center for Kissing Booth event

Riley Vickerts, Reporter February 12, 2024

This Tuesday, Paws for a Cause will fill the student center with their Kissing Booth event. The furry filled event promises a puppy love-filled afternoon with tons of everlasting puppy kisses.   For...

Ray's Place in downtown Kent bustles with business on the evening of Feb. 3, 2024.

Taking it to the house: Fans opt to stay in for Super Bowl Sunday

Janson McNair, Campus Editor February 11, 2024

With a Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers just three days away, sports fans are preparing themselves for the occasion – whether it’s perfecting their game-day...

Kent State women's lacrosse teaming coming off the field at half-time during the game against Delaware State on March 8, 2023.

‘We expect to work hard:’ Women’s lacrosse plans for fresh season

Jack Parrino, Reporter February 10, 2024

The Kent State women’s lacrosse team is on a mission to exceed expectations from the previous season, according to coach Brianne Tierney. Last season, the Flashes were projected to finish third but went...

One of the Vitilant blood drive trucks on campus Feb. 8, 2024.

Vitalant blood drives boost scholarship fund with local blood supply

Riley Vickerts, Reporter February 10, 2024

The university has partnered up with blood donation nonprofit Vitalant, and together they are said to have exceeded blood donation expectations. Receiving hundreds of donations, the partnership has not...

Moulton Hall will host the East Palestine speaker event on Feb. 7, 2024.

Exploring the Aftermath: Guest lecturer to mark anniversary of East Palestine train derailment

Tanner Poe, Reporter February 5, 2024

Marking the one-year anniversary of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the College of Public Health will host guest lecturer Wesley Vins from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb....

1/29 Beauty and the Beast gymnastics meet

Graduate student becomes first Kent State gymnast in 20 years to land a perfect score

Abbie Wilfing, Reporter February 3, 2024

Karlie Franz, a fifth-year gymnast for the Flashes, went perfect in her floor routine at the Tennessee Collegiate Classic on Friday, Jan. 19. The last Kent State student to record a perfect 10.000 was...

The women's club volleyball team meets ahead of a scrimmage Jan. 29, 2024.

‘It’s just an adventure’: Women’s club volleyball prepares for season, nationals

Taegan Evans, Reporter February 2, 2024

There is a long but exciting season ahead for the women's club volleyball team, according to co-president Alexis Zienka. “It’s just an adventure honestly, with your team,” Zienka said. The...

Kent State hockey battles Duquesne and goes into overtime on Nov. 18, 2023.

Hockey falls to Robert Morris Colonials

Jess Davis, Reporter January 29, 2024

Kent State’s Division 1 hockey team fell short to the Robert Morris Colonials in a senior night scrap Saturday. This game consisted of 18 penalties a piece from each team, with lots of roughing, numerous...

Kent State senior Rachel DeCavitch leaps into a vault during the Gymnastics MAC Tournament March 18, 2023. The Kent team finished the tournament in third place.

Gymnastics gears up for non-conference matchup against West Virginia

Abbie Wilfing, Reporter January 28, 2024

Coming into this season, gymnastics coach Brice Biggin said he was unsure of what to expect from his team. The Flashes went 6-9 last year, finishing fifth in the MAC conference. The team is seeking...

Eastway Market and Deli located in the Eastway Center is a popular stop for students for all their basic food and medicine needs.

Flash Activities Board to run grocery bingo night on campus

Julia Cumley, Reporter January 23, 2024

Students can participate in the Flash Activities Board’s (FAB) grocery bingo event Thursday, giving them an opportunity to save some money.  All prizes will be food related, including ramen noodles,...

Kent State's Jazz Orchestra performs the music of Thad Jones at their concert Nov. 20, 2023.

FEATURED GALLERY: Jazz Large Ensembles perform concert

Janson McNair, Assistant Photo Editor November 21, 2023

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