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Freshman quarterback Tommy Ulatowski (14) makes a handoff to senior safety Dean Clark (3) at the Oct. 12, 2024 football game against Ball State University.

Another loss means third straight season of bowl-ineligibility for football

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 20, 2024

After playing its closest game of the season Oct. 12 against Ball State (2-5, 1-2), the Kent State football team was close to victory. The team was unable to break the losing streak, losing by a score...

Freshman wide receiver Chrishon McCray (2) tries to avoid getting tackled by Ball State University players at the football game, Oct. 12, 2024.

Unsuccessful road game results in football’s 16th straight loss

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 19, 2024

One week after its closest game of the season, the Kent State football team hit the road to take on the Bowling Green Falcons Saturday.  The Flashes were unable to improve on last week’s two-point...

President Todd Diacon said the university ends fiscal year 2024 with a $9.9 million deficit. The announcement follows a series of warnings from the president over declining state funding and enrollment. | File photo

Kent State sounds alarm after outspending budget

Alton Northup, News Director October 19, 2024

Kent State overspent its budget by $18.6 million for fiscal year 2024. President Todd Diacon said in a letter to faculty and staff that unexpected revenue padded the overspending, resulting in a $9.9...

Remembering Jayden Brieske: 19-year-old Kent State student passed Friday

Lauren Cohen and Lex Radde October 17, 2024

Jayden Brieske, a 19-year-old sophomore at Kent State University studying business, passed Friday after suffering complications from fall-related injuries. Late Wednesday night, he and his friends climbed...

Freshman linebacker Rocco Nicholl (44) and freshman offensive lineman Josh Prusinowski (63) congratulate senior safety Dean Clark (3) on his touchdown at the Oct. 12, 2024 football game against Ball State University.

Preview: Football looks to make third time the charm in conference play

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 17, 2024

After a bye week, the Kent State football team was unable to get into the win column, falling to the Ball State Cardinals (2-4, 1-1) by a score of 37-35. Kent State now has a losing streak of 15 and a...

The Portage County Sheriff’s Office searches a stolen vehicle on East Main Street.

‘He should be removed from office’: Kent State professor speaks out against Sheriff Zuchowski

John Engoglia October 17, 2024

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski has recently made national headlines for his online remarks targeting Democrats and Kamala Harris supporters. Many found the remarks concerning, unprofessional and...

Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Justice Department to monitor Portage County election after voter intimidation complaints

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital managing editor October 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice announced today it will monitor federal voting rights laws during early voting and on Election Day in Portage County. Residents filed complaints with federal and state...

Graduate tight end Conner Muldowney (89) runs around the action at the Homecoming football game against Eastern Michigan, Sept. 28, 2024.

Football drops 15th straight, falls to 0-2 in conference play

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 13, 2024

The Kent State football team looked to get in the win column against Ball State but was unable to do so, losing by a score of 37-28 Saturday. KSU’s overall record is 0-6 (0-2) while Ball State improves...

At the Sept. 28, 2024 Homecoming football game against Eastern Michigan, freshman wide receiver Dashawn Martin (22) runs onto the field.

Preview: Football returns to MACtion after bye week

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 10, 2024

The Kent State football team dropped its first conference game Sept. 29 against Eastern Michigan (4-1, 1-0) but played one of their statistically best games so far this season. Despite their losing...

The Kent Stater has launched a survey on Kent State student's thoughts this election. The survey is in partnership with the Department of Sociology and Criminology.

The Kent Stater launches election survey

Alton Northup, News Director October 10, 2024

Voting? Have your voice heard. The Kent Stater has launched an anonymous survey on the 2024 presidential election in partnership with the Department of Sociology and Criminology. The survey seeks...

Representatives of the League of Women Voters of Kent register students to vote in front of the DI Hub Oct. 7.

‘Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power’ tour fuels last-minute voter registration for students

Paul Burlinghaus, Reporter October 9, 2024

On Monday, the League of Women Voters of Kent partnered with Kent State Votes to host the “Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power” tour for last-minute voter registration for students and to educate them...

The front entrance of the DeWeese Health Center, Oct. 6, 2024.

Respiratory viruses are on the rise as COVID and flu season approaches

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter October 8, 2024

Respiratory viruses including COVID-19, the flu and the common cold are continuing to spread across campus. As the seasons change, health professionals lend their advice to help students stop the excessive...

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