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The Portage County Administration Building where the Board of Elections is located in suite 101 on Jan. 29, 2024.

Portage County sheriff accused of intimidating voters

John Engoglia, Reporter October 1, 2024

Kent United Church of Christ was hot, muggy and overflowing as over 150 concerned  Portage County residents packed the building the evening of Sept. 19 to voice their opinions on Portage County Sheriff...

Kent State University Women's Soccer standing during the National Anthem in their match against Ball State University on September 22,2024.

Soccer can’t find advantage in 0-0 deadlock

Emily Lowen, Reporter October 1, 2024

Coming out of halftime Sunday, the Kent State soccer team saw an opportunity to score on its best chance of the night against the Ohio University Bobcats, but the shot was halted by the opposing goalie.  Sophomore...

Kent State Marching Band preformed while walking in the Homecoming parade, Sept. 28, 2024.

Marching band’s steps to prepare for homecoming

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter September 30, 2024

The Marching Golden Flashes annually highlight Kent State's homecoming weekend with their lively performances in the Homecoming parade and football halftime show. Over the past two weeks, they prepared...

Nearly 250 Kent State students have until Oct. 7, 2024, to re-register to vote. If they don't, they may be turned away from the election.

These Kent State students may not be able to vote

Alton Northup, News Director September 30, 2024

Nearly 250 Kent State students may be turned away from voting this year. This semester, a third-party group registered students to vote on campus. However, improper information the group provided to...

The Women's Center library, located at the Williamson House.

‘Women in Leadership Book Club’ reflects on female soldiers

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter September 30, 2024

Cassandra Pegg-Kirby, director of the Women’s Center, wanted to expand the genres of books she reads when she came across “Ashley’s War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special...

Guests speak at the opening of Wick Poetry Center's 40th anniversary celebration Sept. 19, 2024.

Wick Poetry Center’s 40th anniversary brings poets from around the world

Lindsay Collier, Reporter September 30, 2024

The Wick Poetry Center’s 40th anniversary, held Sept. 19-21, invited people to celebrate four decades of sharing poetry to the community through various writing workshops, readings, panels and tours...

The Kent State volleyball team had a game against Eastern Michigan at the MAC at 6pm on Friday 27th.

Volleyball gets to double-digit losses after dropping back-to-back games

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 29, 2024

On Thursday, the Kent State volleyball team was winning against Eastern Michigan two sets to none – just one more set win, and the Flashes would be on their way to their second win this season. The...

Junior safety Josh Baka pushes Markus Allen, an Eastern Michigan defensive back, out of bounds in the second quarter of the Homecoming game Sept. 28, 2024.

Eagles soar above Flashes as football falls to 0-5

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 29, 2024

The Kent State football team was tied with Eastern Michigan after two and a half quarters of play during Saturday's Homecoming game. The score was 21-21 before EMU was able to blow the game wide open. With...

T-shirts are displayed on tables at the 42nd annual Black Squirrel Fest on Sept. 20, 2024.

42nd annual Black Squirrel Festival promotes on-campus clubs

Savannah Carroll, Reporter September 28, 2024

The 42nd-annual Black Squirrel Festival celebrated Kent’s unofficial mascot on Sept. 20, featuring information tables from student organizations, food trucks, a photo booth and games. The Flashes Activity...

Portage County urges students to learn about the dangers of opioid use

Portage County urges students to learn about the dangers of opioid use

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter September 28, 2024

Ohio has seen an improvement in its opioid crisis with overdose deaths down by nearly a third as of August 2024 and has increased efforts to fund treatment centers, recovery housing and distribute narcan.  But...

The Kent soccer team huddle during warmup before their match against Ball State University, Sept. 22, 2024.

Soccer suffers first conference loss of season in shutout

Emily Lowen, Reporter September 27, 2024

In the last 13 minutes of the game, the Kent State Soccer team attempted back-to-back-to-back corner kicks to tie the game, after trailing for the majority of the game Thursday against Miami University.  The...

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