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Amare Hall, junior Kent State Track and Field long and high jumper.

Track and Field athlete clashes with recovery

Michael Bodzenta, Reporter November 17, 2024

In late March, Amare Hall, junior Kent State Track and Field long and high jumper, feared the worst. During a long jump event at the University of Cincinnati, Hall planted his foot and slipped on the board,...

Baidy Ba runs during the cross country meet where he will finish first overall on August 30, 2024.

Record-breaking performance secures Baidy Ba’s spot at NCAA Cross Country Championships

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter November 17, 2024

Senior Baidy Ba finished sixth with a time of 29:24.5 at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships in Norton, Ohio, Friday, breaking the Kent State men’s 10k record for the third year in a row.  Ba’s...

Here’s who the Kent State athletics teams have signed this year

Here’s who the Kent State athletics teams have signed this year

John Hilber and John Engoglia November 16, 2024

National signing day hit Kent State, as well as the nation, Nov. 13. The day is dedicated to high school students committing to colleges across the nation to further their academic and athletic aspirations. Many...

‘Bones’ Jones returns to action on big ticket: UFC 309 Preview

‘Bones’ Jones returns to action on big ticket: UFC 309 Preview

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 16, 2024

With the NFL, college football and NBA and NCAA basketball in full swing this month, it’s easy to overlook the Ultimate Fighting Championship with so many options to choose from. If you are aiming...

Kent State senior guard Jenna Batsch dribbles the ball down the court against opponent James Madison Nov. 4, 2024 in the M.A.C.C.

Offensive struggles sink women’s basketball against North Carolina State

John Engoglia, Reporter November 15, 2024

A lack of offensive rhythm led the Kent State women’s basketball team to lose its first road game of the season 79-51 at No. 13 North Carolina State Thursday night.  The Flashes’ offense struggled...

Centennial Court D, a Kent State residence hall located at 1300 Chiarucci Drive, Kent, OH.

Students locked out of dorms due to system error

Andrew Bowie, Beat reporter November 15, 2024

Many Kent State students were unable to access their rooms Thursday evening after a software malfunction resulted in their housing status not being recognized. George Edmiston, director of Facilities...

Trans pride flag on campus rock defaced

Trans pride flag on campus rock defaced

Grace Claxon, Reporter November 15, 2024

A trans pride flag painted on Kent State’s campus rock on Hilltop Drive, with the words “we must live” across it, was recently vandalized. The message was blacked out and replaced with “leave kids...

Ohio’s election results raise concerns over future abortion access

Lex Radde, Reporter November 14, 2024

In last year's special election, Ohioans voted on amending the state constitution to protect reproductive rights. After this year's presidential and congressional elections, Ohioans are concerned about...

The men's basketball season is underway after a home game against Miami-Hamilton Nov. 8, 2024.

‘There were a lot of positives’: Men’s basketball defeated on the road by fifth-ranked Auburn

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 14, 2024

Senior guard Jalen Sullinger and senior forward VonCameron Davis each had their season-high in points at 16 and 19, respectively, but it wasn’t enough in the Kent State men’s basketball team’s 79-56...

College Football Week 11 recap: Teams fall into place for playoff poll after big week

College Football Week 11 recap: Teams fall into place for playoff poll after big week

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 14, 2024

In between Week 10 and Week 11, the College Football Playoff Committee released its first ever 12-team poll since its inception in 2014. With each passing week, the stakes of every game become increasingly...

Kent State University football players tackled a Ohio University player during their game on November 6,2024.

Football comes up empty on road trip, falls to 0-10

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 14, 2024

After going up 7-0 early in the game, the Kent State football team was unable to build on its momentum, allowing Miami (6-5, 5-1) to score the game’s final 34 points. Kent State falls to 0-10 (0-6) on...

Kent community gathers to analyze election results alongside political science professors

Addison Young and Nikki Gasiewski November 14, 2024

On Wednesday at the Kent Free Library, multiple political science professors were invited by Kent State University’s Retiree Association to share their research on this year's presidential election results.  The...

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