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Kent State men’s basketball looks to continue lockdown defense

Nick Shook January 27, 2012

After recording a much-needed blowout win over Northern Illinois Wednesday, Kent State will take to the road Saturday to face the Toledo Rockets. In the victory, the Flashes forced 22 turnovers and scored...

A detailed image of the halo that was painted over the likeness of Joe Paterno on a mural in downtown State College, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 23, 2012. (David Maialetti/ Philadelphia Daily News/MCT)

How should Joe Paterno’s legacy be viewed?

John Dvozenja January 27, 2012

Legendary Joe Paterno is more than a winnerWhen someone thinks of Penn State University, what does he/she think of? For most, the image of the late head coach of 46 years, Joe Paterno, flashes through...

Senior wrestler Stevie Mitcheff stands inside the wrestling training room Thursday evening. Photo by Brian Smith.

Wrestler follows in his brother’s footsteps

Tim Dorst January 26, 2012

The Kent State wrestling team has developed a close-knit relationship — becoming a family of sorts. The wrestlers get along as such, helping and supporting each other as the season goes on. For junior...

Kent State men’s basketball defeats Northern Illinois 90-56

Nick Shook January 26, 2012

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Photo courtesy of Zolton Cohen.

KSU women’s basketball brings strong shooting to beat Broncos

Matt Lofgren January 26, 2012

Shooting just one of 16 from beyond the arch and entering the final four minutes against Western Michigan Wednesday night, the Kent State women’s basketball team showed that it’s never too late to...

Freshmen Josey Hull and Melanee Stubbs both go after the ball on January 22. The Flashes beat the Chippewas 67 to 64. Photo by Adrianne Bastas.

Woman’s basketball: Princeton offense equivalent to learning a foreign language

Matt Lofgren January 25, 2012

When coach Bob Lindsay lost all five starters last season, he lost more than just players. He lost five teachers to a very complex offense.Over his coaching tenure, Lindsay has run the Princeton offense...

Wrestling coach signs four-year extension

Tim Dorst January 25, 2012

Kent State wrestling coach Jim Andrassy has received a contract extension through the 2015-16 season, securing the ninth-year head coach for another four years.“I was pretty happy,” Andrassy said....

Freshman guard, Kris Brewer, runs to the hop avoiding Akron's Brian Walsh during last Saturdays loss to the Zips. Photo by Philip Botta.

Men’s basketball looks to rebound against Northern Ilinois

Nick Shook January 25, 2012

Kent State entered last week with one goal on its mind: win both road games and take control of the Mid-American Conference East division.One week and two losses later, the Flashes reside in the middle...

Beckford. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Diamon Beckford adjusts to a larger stage

Matt Lofgren January 25, 2012

Rarely do junior college transfers come in and make as big an impact as Diamon Beckford has made for the Flashes this season.A native of Upper Darby, Pa., Beckford played for the University of New Hampshire,...

Senior Rachel Goldenberg scored an 9.900 on her floor exercise Friday, Jan. 20. The Flashes defeated Eastern Michigan at the M.A.C. Center. Photo by Emily Martin.

Kent State gymnasts win home opener

Erica Mucci January 23, 2012

The Kent State gymnastics team returned to its dominant form against Eastern Michigan in front of an exhilarating home-opening crowd at the M.A.C. Center Friday night.The Flashes utilized the high-energy...

Kent State women’s track rumbles while men stumble

Daniel Staimpel January 23, 2012

The Kent State women’s track team handily defeated rival Akron on Friday 91-59 at the Akron Kent Dual. For sophomore Shanequa Williams, who is from Akron, the meet meant a little more than most.Williams...

The Flashes celebrate their victory against Central Michigan on Jan. 22. The Flashes beat the Chippewas 67-64. Photo by Adrianne Bastas.

Kent State woman’s basketball improves to 3-3 in MAC

Matt Lofgren January 23, 2012

It wasn’t the ideal ending to a game, but the Kent State women’s basketball team (4-12, 3-3 Mid-American Conference) got it done when it mattered most Sunday afternoon in the M.A.C. Center.With 3:47...

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