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OPINION: Browns big splashes highlight NFL free agency period

Sean Blevins March 17, 2019

The Browns are obviously the sole winners of this year’s free agency as they’ve already traded for star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and defensive end Olivier Vernon, among other quality signings.The...

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OPINION: Odell Beckham trade carries some risks

Alex Cala March 15, 2019

Even as the notification flashed across my screen Tuesday, I still couldn’t believe it.Odell Beckham Jr., “Madden NFL 16” cover boy and superstar wide receiver for the New York Giants, was now a...

Junior Antonio Williams drive to the basket in the second half of the Mid-American Conference game held at Quicken Loans Arena on March 14, 2019.

Foul trouble downs Flashes in MAC Quarterfinals

Ian Kreider March 14, 2019

Senior guard Jaylin Walker untucked his jersey and walked toward the sideline with 20 seconds left of what could be his final game in a Kent State jersey.Once he checked out, he hugged coach Rob Senderoff...

Junior guard Megan Carter attempts a layup against Buffalo’s tight defense during the second half on March 13 2019, Kent State lost, 85-52.  

Dillard leads Buffalo to MAC Quarterfinal win over KSU

Gina Butkovich March 13, 2019

With a little under three minutes left in Kent State’s game against Buffalo, Kent State senior guard Alexa Golden was pulled from the game. Before sitting down, she went down the bench and hugged every...

Senior guard Jalen Avery coordinates the offense during Kent State's 83-79 victory over Cleveland State on Nov. 10, 2018, at the Wolstein Center. Avery led the Flashes with 23 points. 

An appreciation of Jalen Avery

Tanner Castora March 13, 2019

Editor’s note: Tanner Castora is a columnist for The Kent Stater and was a member of the 2016-2017 Kent State men’s basketball team.For any avid basketball fan from a high school coach to a young and...

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OPINION: It’s time to get off Russell Westbrook’s back

Dante Centofanti March 13, 2019

Russell Westbrook is the most exciting personality in the NBA. Ever since he entered the association as the fourth pick in the 2008 draft, he has been nothing short of a must-watch player. One of the...

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The inside story of Antonio Williams’ journey to fatherhood, Kent State

Ian Kreider March 13, 2019

Antonio “Booman” Williams walked through the narrow Kent State press room door for the third time in his young Kent State career. Only this time, accompanied by a plus one.He cradled his 3-year old...

Kent State women’s golf team finishes first in Utah

Zachary McKnight March 12, 2019

Kent State women’s golf were second at the end of the first round of the BYU at Entrada Classic.Through the second round, they took the lead and never looked back.At the end, they were victorious.The...

Tough outing for Flashes at General Hackler Championship

Zachary McKnight March 12, 2019

The Kent State men’s golf team were in the running for the lead at the end of round one.It all unraveled with a 300 team second round, the worst for the round.The Flashes could never recover finishing...

Sophomore Ben Carew slaps a line drive down the third base line against Youngstown State on March 12. Carew finished the day with three hits and two RBI.

Early lead helps Flashes to home opener win

John Conley March 12, 2019

The beginning of the Kent state lineup proved to be too much for Youngstown State asthe top three hitters in the lineup combined for five hits and added six runs to beat the Penguins 10-5.Kent State returned...

Kent State former president Beverly Warren hugs Merissa Barber-Smith after Kent State's 86-62 over the Falcons on March 11 in the first round of the MAC Tournament. 

Barber-Smith’s 20 rebounds lead Kent State team to first-round victory

Gina Butkovich March 12, 2019

Senior center Merissa Barber-Smith couldn’t leave the court until she grabbed her last rebound.“I kept looking up, and thought I can do better,” Barber-Smith said. “I said to coach ‘keep me in...

Sophomore Sydney Chapman performs her pole vaulting stunts on March 10, 2019. Chapman, with encouragement from her teammates, performed with poise. 

Flashes finish third in Kent State quad on senior day

Sara Al Harthi March 10, 2019

 The Kent State gymnastics team honored its four seniors Sunday during the Kent State Quad in what was their last home meetBall State won the Kent State Quad with a score of 195.325, Rutgers placed second...

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