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What you missed

Abigail Miller
August 25, 2019
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Opinion: Five things to do before you graduate

Abigail Miller
August 8, 2019

Kent State hosts six week Upward Bound program

Abigail Miller
July 3, 2019
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Opinion: Finding hope after 2016

Abigail Miller
July 2, 2019

Board of Trustees vote to ratify tentative agreement, approves fall tuition

Abigail Miller
June 26, 2019

Faculty union votes to ratify tentative agreement

Abigail Miller
June 14, 2019
Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) in Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Endgame."

REVIEW: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ somehow exceeds expectations

Cameron Hoover
April 27, 2019
Guava Island

REVIEW: ‘Guava Island’ is proof of concept for Donald Glover’s limitless talent

Cameron Hoover
April 24, 2019
Dominique Nottage at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, in July of 2017. 

Notre Dame fire strikes the hearts of Kent community

Abigail Miller
April 21, 2019
Berrong (right) poses with Georges Ollitraut, a resistance fighter who was part of his first film.

WWII interests lead professor of French to new passion: documentary making

Abigail Miller
April 10, 2019
Jeté Laurence as Ellie in "Pet Sematary."

REVIEW: ‘Pet Sematary’ remake is a frightening, mournful look at a family’s grief

Cameron Hoover
April 10, 2019
Shazam! photo 2

REVIEW: ‘Shazam!’ is DC’s third winner in a row

Cameron Hoover
April 7, 2019
Michael Keaton as V.A. Vandevere, an impresario who runs a menace-filled amusement park, in "Dumbo."

REVIEW: ‘Dumbo’ disappoints with unnecessary, style-less remake

Cameron Hoover
April 2, 2019
Lupita Nyong’o in “Us,” the new horror film from the director Jordan Peele.

REVIEW: Jordan Peele avoids sophomore slump with introspective ‘Us’

Cameron Hoover
March 24, 2019
Ian Minnick plays with the band Chil as they open for Jesse McCartney on Sept. 27, 2018.

Former Kent student remembered for his love of music

Abigail Miller
March 20, 2019
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REFLECTION: ‘Shrill’ gives us the body representation we needed

Abigail Miller
March 20, 2019
Cameron Hoover

OPINION: Spielberg is losing the Netflix debate

Cameron Hoover
March 17, 2019
Barbara Child speaks at an anti-war rally on the Kent State University Commons in 1972 with Alan Moris (center left).

Former professor writes book about Vietnam War, PTSD

Abigail Miller
March 13, 2019
Chloë Grace Moretz and Isabelle Huppert in "Greta."

REVIEW: ‘Greta’ is fun thanks to Moretz and Huppert, but plays it too safe

Cameron Hoover
March 6, 2019

OPINION: Women are better and stronger together

Abigail Miller
March 3, 2019

Film screening, conversation will focus on women’s issues, empowerment

Mariah Hicks
February 27, 2019
Astrid (America Ferrera) and Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) venture into the dragons’ realm in DreamWorks Animation's “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” directed by Dean DeBlois.

REVIEW: ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ puts stunning cap on DeBlois’ trilogy

Cameron Hoover
February 27, 2019
Jack Lowden and Florence Pugh in "Fighting with My Family."

REVIEW: ‘Fighting with My Family’ is a surprisingly poignant love letter to pro wrestling

Cameron Hoover
February 24, 2019
The replica of an Oscar, photographed during a press event of the film studios Babelsberg in Potsdam (Brandenburg) on ​​23.02.2015 in front of the logo of the studio. The Grand Budapest Hotel was awarded Four Academy Awards on Monday night in Hollywood for Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Make-Up and Best Hairstyles, and Best Film Music.

OPINION: The Oscars will only work when they remember their roots

Cameron Hoover
February 20, 2019
Rosa Salazar stars as Alita in "Alita: Battle Angel."

REVIEW: Dazzling visuals carry ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ through average script

Cameron Hoover
February 17, 2019
Illustration by Cameron Gorman

It’s not all about sex: For abstinent students, intimacy comes in other forms

Abigail Miller
February 13, 2019

Kent, a small town with big music

Abigail Miller
February 10, 2019
Cold War

REVIEW: Oscar-nominated ‘Cold War’ delivers a painfully gorgeous love story

Cameron Hoover
February 10, 2019
Gina Rodriguez stars in "Miss Bala." 

REVIEW: Gina Rodriguez carries mediocre script in ‘Miss Bala’

Cameron Hoover
February 6, 2019
Rene Russo and Jake Gyllenhaal in "Velvet Buzzsaw."

REVIEW: ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ is a fun slasher, but its message doesn’t quite stick

Cameron Hoover
February 3, 2019
Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen in "Green Book." 

Diversity at the Oscars: Good enough isn’t good enough

Cameron Hoover
January 30, 2019
Patrick Stewart and Louis Ashbourne Serkis in "The Kid Who Would Be King."

REVIEW: Inspired last 30 minutes salvage Cornish’s ‘The Kid Who Would Be King’

Cameron Hoover
January 26, 2019
(From left) Samuel L. Jackson, James McAvoy and Bruce Willis in “Glass,” the third film in M. Night Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable” trilogy.

REVIEW: Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ is an enigma with a good heart

Cameron Hoover
January 23, 2019
Tish (Kiki Layne) and Fonny (Stephan James) in "If Beale Street Could Talk."

REVIEW: ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ is another solid entry in Jenkins’ filmography

Cameron Hoover
January 19, 2019
Anti-social Media illustration

ANTI-SOCIAL MEDIA: I signed offline for two months — here’s why

Abigail Miller
January 16, 2019
The Mule

REVIEW: Clint Eastwood’s ‘The Mule’ is preachy, slow, but allows room for reflection

Cameron Hoover
January 14, 2019
The Upside

REVIEW: Hart and Cranston can’t save a sloppy script in ‘The Upside’

Cameron Hoover
January 11, 2019
Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong in "First Man."

Top 10 films of 2018

Cameron Hoover
December 31, 2018

OPINION: Death of FlimStruck is big loss for cinema

Cameron Hoover
November 28, 2018
Kent State point guard Jalen Avery surveys the defense during Kent State's 90-83 overtime win over Miami (OH) on Feb. 27, 2018. Avery scored 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting.

Williams leads first-half offensive explosion as Flashes run over Savannah State

Cameron Hoover
November 20, 2018
Kent State junior guard C.J. Williamson attempts a dunk during the Flashes' game against Shawnee State on Nov. 13, 2018. Kent State won the game, 90-69.

Six Flashes in double-figures in win over NAIA’s Shawnee State

Cameron Hoover
November 13, 2018
Junior guard C.J. Williamson shoots a contested jumper during Kent State's game against Cleveland State on Nov. 10, 2018. Williamson scored 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in his debut, an 83-79 win over the Vikings at the Wolstein Center. 

New-look Flashes hold on for season-opening win at Cleveland State

Cameron Hoover
November 10, 2018
movie poster A Simple Favor

REVIEW: ‘A Simple Favor’: A solid murder-mystery that knows it’s smarter than you

Cameron Hoover
September 26, 2018
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REVIEW: ‘Madeline’s Madeline’ — a spellbinding experiment that lands just short of its mark

Cameron Hoover
September 5, 2018
Kent State senior midfielder Cassandra Sauter celebrates her first-half goal against St. Bonaventure on Aug. 19, 2018. The Flashes won, 2-1. 

Meisenburg saves Flashes from frustration in first win

Cameron Hoover
August 19, 2018
Kent State senior forward Cameron Shedenhelm battles Butler's Gabby Smith during the first half of their matchup on Aug. 16, 2018. Butler beat the Flashes, 3-1.

Flashes start season on sour note with loss to Butler

Cameron Hoover
August 16, 2018

KSU Police Department investigating abduction attempt

Cameron Hoover
August 13, 2018
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Opinion: Which major video game conference won E3?

Cameron Hoover
June 12, 2018
The Kent State baseball team jumps on top of senior pitcher Eli Kraus following the Flashes' 14-0 win in the MAC Championship game on May 27, 2018. Kraus threw a two-hit complete game shutout, striking out 12. 

Flashes pummel Miami (OH) for 12th MAC Championship

Cameron Hoover
May 26, 2018
Actor Michael Keaton meets with Kent State students for a 30-minute Q&A in the Center for Performing Arts before his commencement speech Saturday. 

Michael Keaton holds student Q&A before commencement speech

Cameron Hoover
May 12, 2018

Morgan Manuel 2

Abigail Miller
May 4, 2018
Senior fashion design major Morgan Manuel and teammates Jaimie Adams, Samantha Hyme and Olivia Davis getting ready to begin a one mile rep at practice Tuesday May 1, 2018.

Morgan Manuel: athlete, designer, student

Abigail Miller
May 4, 2018
Kent State senior forward Jimmy Hall drives against Buffalo red-shirt senior forward Raheem Johnson during the quarter-finals of the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans in Cleveland, Ohio. Kent State won, 68-65.

Life after sports

Cameron Hoover
May 2, 2018
Infinity War

REVIEW: Marvel’s epic ‘Infinity War’ doesn’t disappoint

Cameron Hoover
April 28, 2018
Emily Daquelente poses for a photo.

Army ROTC cadets celebrate the year with awards breakfast

Mariah Hicks
April 28, 2018
Cadet Daniel Henderson.

ROTC cadets participate in field training, preparing for summer camp

Mariah Hicks
April 25, 2018
CAVS LIFE parent reunion

CAVS office organizes single parent’s reunion

Mariah Hicks
April 24, 2018
Isaac Zeigler, second from the right, was part of one of the winning teams.

Cadets travel to Tennessee for Mountain Man Memorial March

Mariah Hicks
April 22, 2018

The international talent and fashion show brings culture to Kent

Abigail Miller
April 22, 2018
Founder of Kent Fabrics Symone Baskerville hosting the Kent Fabrics table at LaunchNET’s Spring Pop Up shop event at Tree City Coffee April 20, 2018.

Student launches fabric business

Abigail Miller
April 20, 2018

Best of Kent: Best Male Athlete

Cameron Hoover
April 18, 2018

Best of Kent: Best Female Athlete

Cameron Hoover
April 18, 2018

Best of Kent: Best Coach

Cameron Hoover
April 17, 2018

Best of Kent: Best Women’s Team

Cameron Hoover
April 17, 2018

A deeper dive into the two majors that make up The Fashion School

Abigail Miller
April 13, 2018
Students working on their projects at the NYC studio.

New York City studio to expand campus

Abigail Miller
April 13, 2018
Eric Geffert was deployed in Iraq from January to October of 2009.

Breaking barriers: A veteran’s battle with PTSD

Mariah Hicks
April 10, 2018
Cadets gather in the woods to map out their coordinates for the land navigation lab. Visible: Blake Bishop, a political science major and freshman cadet.

Army ROTC cadets practice land navigation

Mariah Hicks
April 5, 2018

ESPN to launch own streaming service

Cameron Hoover
April 4, 2018
Kent State senior shortstop Holly Speers smiles as she rounds the bases on her eighth home run of the season during Kent State's 8-7 win over Western Michigan on March 24, 2018. Speers went 1-for-2 with nine walks on the weekend. 

Flashes open conference schedule with series win over Western Michigan

Cameron Hoover
March 25, 2018
Persistence ad Graduation I

Why students and faculty chose Kent State fashion

Abigail Miller
March 22, 2018
BJ Duling. Wednesday, March 21, 2018.

Meet the high-flying freshman with style on and off the court

Cameron Hoover
March 21, 2018
Speakers Andrew Gelwicks, Jaslene Gonzalez, Audrey Lopez and Jenae Green were some of the seven industry professionals who spoke at Modista’s MODIvation conference Saturday, March 17, 2018.

Modista conference brings the fashion industry’s elite to Kent

Abigail Miller
March 17, 2018
Kent State junior center Adonis De La Rosa dunks during the Flashes' season-ending 78-61 loss to Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals on March 9, 2018.

Flashes run into Buffalo buzzsaw, get bounced in MAC semifinals

Cameron Hoover
March 9, 2018
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Student Recreation and Wellness Center organizes March for Heroes; fitness event

Mariah Hicks
March 9, 2018
Kent State center Adonis De La Rosa scored 17 points on 13-for-16 free-throw shooting and pulled down 10 rebounds during Kent State's 76-73 MAC tournament quarterfinal win over Ball State.

Survive and advance: Flashes outlast Ball State

Cameron Hoover
March 8, 2018
Kevin Zabo's teammates pile on top of him after he scored the game-winning basket on March 5, 2018. The Flashes won, 61-59, in the first round of the Mid-American Conference tournament.

Flashes book trip to Cleveland after Zabo’s buzzer-beater

Cameron Hoover
March 5, 2018
Kent State senior guard Desmond Ridenour rises to block an attempt by Bowling Green's Justin Turner on Feb. 24. The Flashes won on last-second free throws, 64-63. [FILE]

Kent State opens MAC title defense against Northern Illinois

Cameron Hoover
March 4, 2018
“Beauty, Fate and Envy,” one of the designs created by senior Phoebe Takeda, was showcased Sunday evening at the Student Center Ballroom. Seventeen students participated in this year’s “Disney’s Good vs. Evil” theme. Emily Rinehardt won the grand prize with her designs of “Sailors Warning.” Rinehardt’s designs were inspired by Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean.

Rock the Runway brings Disney to Kent

Abigail Miller
March 4, 2018
Jaylin Walker poses after making a three-pointer during Kent State's 67-65 loss at Akron's James A. Rhodes Arena on March 2, 2018. 

Flashes enter postseason after Wagon Wheel loss at Akron

Cameron Hoover
March 2, 2018
Junior guard Jaylin Walker chases a loose ball during Kent State's 78-68 win over Akron on Feb. 17, 2018. Walker scored a season-high 27 points in the win.

Flashes gear up for Wagon Wheel showdown with playoff positioning at stake

Cameron Hoover
March 2, 2018
Then a freshman, Kent State's Kellie Abeska catches a pop fly during the Flashes 12-1 win at Akron on April 22, 2017. [FILE] 

Slow start sinks Flashes at Marshall

Cameron Hoover
February 28, 2018

Faces of ROTC: Cadets aim to find balance

Mariah Hicks
February 28, 2018
Nike Sibande celebrates with his Miami (OH) teammates after what he thought was a game-winner on Feb. 27, 2018. 

Flashes survive late scare, outlast Miami (OH)

Cameron Hoover
February 27, 2018
Veterans display

Center for Adult and Veterans Services office organizes Veterans Display

Mariah Hicks
February 26, 2018
Kent State pitcher Joey Murray throws a pitch during the Flashes' 3-1 win over Lipscomb on Feb. 24, 2018. Murray struck out seven in a no decision. 

Kent State bounces back with Tennessee sweep

Cameron Hoover
February 25, 2018
Then a Kent State senior infielder, Maddy Grimm bunts during the double-header against Miami University at the Diamond at Dix on Friday, April 14, 2017. The Flashes lost, 12-4. [FILE]

Another successful weekend for Flashes in Florida

Cameron Hoover
February 25, 2018
Kent State senior guard Desmond Ridenour rises to block an attempt by Bowling Green's Justin Turner on Feb. 24. The Flashes won on last-second free throws, 64-63. [FILE]

Avery’s free throws cap defensive stalemate in Flashes win

Cameron Hoover
February 24, 2018
Senior forward Jordan Korinek drives to the basket for two of her game-high 16 points during Kent State's 60-55 win over Akron Saturday at the M.A.C. Center. 

Flashes hold on for Wagon Wheel win

Cameron Hoover
February 24, 2018

Fashion students create a higher style standard for themselves

Abigail Miller
February 23, 2018
Health fair

Center for Adult and Veteran Services organize first health fair

Mariah Hicks
February 21, 2018
Kent State senior guard Kevin Zabo gets fouled driving to the basket during the Flashes' 88-76 loss to Ohio at the Convocation Center Feb. 20, 2018. 

Red-hot shooting lifts Ohio past Kent State

Cameron Hoover
February 20, 2018
Then a sophomore, infielder Holly Spears catches a ball tossed by former Kent State infielder Michele Duffy in a rundown with a Youngstown State player on April 25, 2017. [FILE]

Flashes start season strong at Battle at the Beach

Cameron Hoover
February 18, 2018
Kent State guard Jaylin Walker drives to the hoop during the Flashes' 78-68 win over Akron on Feb. 17, 2018. Walker scored a season-high 27 points in the win.

Walker, Avery propel Kent State to Wagon Wheel victory

Cameron Hoover
February 17, 2018
Taken at New York City Studio.

Fashion students are now required to study away

Abigail Miller
February 16, 2018
Junior guard Jaylin Walker goes up for a reverse layup during Kent State's 82-79 win over Buffalo Jan. 30, 2018. 

Flashes stagnant in standoff at Buffalo, lose fourth straight

Cameron Hoover
February 13, 2018
Kent State senior guard goes up for a layup in an 88-80 overtime win over Ball State on Jan. 23, 2018. Zabo led the Flashes with 21 points. 

Moses, Teague dominate the paint in Cardinals’ win over Flashes

Cameron Hoover
February 9, 2018

Cadets learn proper handling of weapons

Mariah Hicks
February 9, 2018

Code Red: Modista partnering with American Heart Association for fashion competition

Abigail Miller
February 7, 2018
Sean Lewis addresses the audience at his first press conference as Kent State football coach Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Lewis, 31, is the youngest head football coach in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Q&A with football coach Sean Lewis

Cameron Hoover
February 7, 2018
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