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Men’s golf coach Herb Page inducted into Canadian Golf Hall of Fame

Amanda Levine January 21, 2019

Kent State’s director of golf and men’s golf coach Herb Page has been inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, becoming the first-ever coach to receive the honors. “I can’t imagine...

Kent State coach Rob Senderoff calls out a play during the second half of the Flashes' matchup against NIU on Jan. 19. The Flashes won, 78-68.

Walker, defense push Flashes past Northern Illinois

Ian Kreider January 19, 2019

A Consistent defensive effort is something that has been lacking in recent games for the Kent State men's basketball team (14-4, 3-2 Mid-American Conference).The Flashes defense was the difference maker...

Sophomore Tim Rooney grapples with a Central Michigan wrestler during his match Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. The Flashes won with a 21-13 upset over the Chippewas, who entered the match ranked second in the Mid-American Conference. 

Ohio Wrestling Takes Back Grudge Match Trophy From Kent State

Brandon Lewis January 19, 2019

It was a tough night on Friday for the Flashes wrestling team as they fell to their arch rival Ohio University, 24-12, in Athens, knocking the Flashes record to 6-11 on the season. The Flashes started...

Kent State freshman guard Asiah Dingle dribbles down the court during a game against Oakland University Nov. 18, 2018. Kent State won the game 75-65.

CMU uses late surge to down Flashes in first-place battle

Gina Butkovich January 19, 2019

Central Michigan used a strong second half and 20 points from Micaela Kelly to beat Kent State 82-75 in a battle of first place place teams.“You play a really good basketball team, your margin for error...

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OPINION: For Trump, Clemson visit a distraction from real issues

Alex Cala January 18, 2019

At this stage in the Trump presidency, it would be more difficult to figure out what outrageous and bizarre acts haven’t been committed by the commander in chief than which have.Case in point: With most...

Junior guard Alexa Golden drives through the Bowling Green defense during Kent State's 81-57 victory Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. [FILE]

Golden’s career-high not enough for win over OU

Gina Butkovich January 16, 2019

An extraordinary comeback on the part of Kent State Women’s basketball (10-5 overall, 3-1 MAC conference) wasn't enough to pull out a win against Ohio University (14-1 overall, 3-1 MAC conference) Wednesday.With...

Interim President John Engler, center, and trustee Joel Ferguson listen to a student during the public comment portion of the Michigan State Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Michigan. (Clarence Tabb Jr./Detroit News via AP)

Michigan State President Engler says he’ll resign next week

COREY WILLIAMS and DAVID EGGERT Associated Press January 16, 2019

DETROIT (AP) — The former governor brought in to help Michigan State recover from the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal resigned Wednesday as the school's interim president amid backlash over his comments...

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OPINION: A retrospective of Urban Meyer

Dante Centofanti January 16, 2019

Urban Frank Meyer III is a dynamic figure in the sport of college football. Everywhere this man has gone he has won, with his latest victory sending him off into retirement, one that he says will be permanent....

Kent State's Antonio Williams reaches for the ball during the match against Ohio University on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Walker breaks all-time three-point record as Flashes secure second conference win

Ian Kreider January 15, 2019

Kent State men's basketball senior guard Jaylin Walker knocked down his 248th career three-pointer with 4:59 left in the first half of their Tuesday night matchup against Ohio University to give Kent State...

Sophomore Tim Rooney grapples with a Central Michigan wrestler during his match Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. The Flashes won with a 21-13 upset over the Chippewas, who entered the match ranked second in the Mid-American Conference. 

The Kent Stater’s winter sports preview:

Henry Palattella January 14, 2019

McNalley, Rooney highlight final stretch of regular seasonWhen Kyle Conel announced in December he would undergo a surgery that would end his season, it quickly became a rebuilding season for the Flashes....

Sophomore Tim Rooney grapples with a Central Michigan wrestler during his match Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. The Flashes won with a 21-13 upset over the Chippewas, who entered the match ranked second in the Mid-American Conference. 

McNalley, Rooney highlight final stretch of regular season

Henry Palattella January 13, 2019

When Kyle Conel announced in December he would undergo a surgery that would end his season, it quickly became a rebuilding season for the Flashes. After finishing a surprising 13-9 last season with Conel...

Kent State's Sarah Lippowitsch goes through her beam routine as her team looks on during the Flashes' 195.625-195.400 win over Bowling Green on March 9, 2018, at the M.A.C. Center.

Young gymnastics team looks to senior leaders

Henry Palattella January 13, 2019

The Kent State gymnastics team is in the middle of a youth movement.The team currently has eight freshmen on the roster who are led by senior captains Dara Williams and Sarah Lippowitsch, as well as junior...

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