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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

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Each year, Wizardly Weekend brings wizards and warlocks of all kinds to downtown Kent as it transforms into the world of Harry Potter.

Harry Potter-themed weekend to return to downtown Kent

Alton Northup and Editor-in-chief
July 18, 2024
MAC

Men’s basketball to face Akron on Friday

Gina Butkovich
December 31, 2020

Changes to class sizes, building layouts aim to decrease spread of COVID-19

Gina Butkovich
August 3, 2020

O’Rourke moves indoors to Kent State Student Center

Gina Butkovich
September 25, 2019
Murphy-Mellis Field, home of the Kent State field hockey team, viewed looking north over the edge of Dix Stadium.

Kent State apologizes following national backlash over stopped field hockey game

Gina Butkovich
September 11, 2019
Joel Nielsen is the athletic director of Kent State University.

Athletic director Nielsen apologizes for Kent State stopping field hockey game

Gina Butkovich
September 9, 2019
Two Players, one from Maine (Left), and the other player, Clara Rodriguez Seto (#23,Right) go for the ball hoping to pass it to other teammates or better yet the goal. Kent State won the, Kent State v Maine Game, 2-1. Murphy-Mellis Field. Sept. 8 2019

Kent State goes 2-0 on the weekend

Gina Butkovich
September 8, 2019
The University of Maine's field hockey team released a statement on Twitter.

Kent State calls off field hockey game for football game

Gina Butkovich
September 7, 2019
Sophomore forward Luisa Knapp collides with Michigan State goalkeeper Jade Arundell during an unsuccessful penalty corner. The Golden Flashes lost 0-1 to Michigan State University Sunday. 

Field hockey beats Saint Francis, loses to Michigan State

Gina Butkovich
September 2, 2019

Power-Five Games

Gina Butkovich
August 28, 2019

Football returns to Kent

Gina Butkovich
August 28, 2019
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. 

Four years after almost leaving Kent, Merissa Barber-Smith prepares to graduate

Gina Butkovich
May 1, 2019
Andrea Scali winds up for a pitch during a Kent State softball game. 

Freshman Scali leads softball into MAC Tournament

Gina Butkovich
April 28, 2019
Softball

Flashes split a doubleheader against St. Francis

Gina Butkovich
April 25, 2019
Senior Bailey Brownfield runs the bases in a game against the Akron Zips on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Softball sweeps Akron behind stellar pitching

Gina Butkovich
April 21, 2019
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. 

Scali’s no-hitter leads Flashes to double-header win over RMU

Gina Butkovich
April 18, 2019
Junior Jen Cader swings during the first game of Kent State's doubleheader against Ohio on April 11, 2018. The Flashes lost, 4-2.

Flashes drop 14 inning affair in series loss to RedHawks

Gina Butkovich
April 15, 2019
Sophomore Olivia Sborlini rounds the bases during the first game of the  doubleheader against Ohio on April 11, 2018. The Flashes lost, 4-2.

Flashes record 1-0 in pitchers duel against Ohio

Gina Butkovich
April 11, 2019
Madi Huck hurls a pitch against Buffalo on April 21, 2018. The Flashes swept Buffalo in a three-game series, each win coming from the run-rule after five innings. 

Kent State softball sweeps series against Western Michigan

Gina Butkovich
April 7, 2019
Madi Huck hurls a pitch against Buffalo on April 21, 2018. The Flashes swept Buffalo in a three-game series, each win coming from the run-rule after five innings. 

Softball preparing for heart of MAC schedule

Gina Butkovich
April 3, 2019
Alexa Golden drives past Butler's Kristen Spolyar in the second half of Kent State's WNIT Second Round matchup. Golden scored 11 points in her final game for Kent State. March 23, 2019.

Women’s basketball’s suffers season-ending loss to Butler in second round of WNIT

Gina Butkovich
March 24, 2019
Kent State guard Asiah Dingle watches her teammate Megan Carter's shot to the basket during the first half against Buffalo. 

Carter’s 21 points leads Flashes to first postseason win since 1996

Gina Butkovich
March 22, 2019
Members of the Kent State women's basketball team celebrate after the Flashes 67-58 win over Miami (OH) on Feb. 27. 

Women’s basketball earns bid to WNIT, will face Green Bay in first round

Gina Butkovich
March 18, 2019
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
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
Then-sophomore point guard Alexa Golden dribbles past the Miami (OH) defense in a game at the M.A.C. Center Feb. 1, 2017. The Golden Flashes won 84-66.

‘She just wants to win’: How Alexa Golden fell in love with basketball

Gina Butkovich
March 10, 2019
Kent State's Asiah Dingle (#3) playing in Saturday's Women's Basketball game against the Buffalo Bulls. Kent State Won 62-53. On March 9, 2019.

Women’s basketball wins season finale, secures five seed in MAC Tournament

Gina Butkovich
March 10, 2019
Mariah Modkins drives past Akron's Shayna Harmon during the first half of Kent State's game against the Zips on March 6. Kent State won, 65-55. 

Barber-Smith, Golden power Flashes to season sweep of Akron

Gina Butkovich
March 7, 2019
Senior Alexa Golden passes during the second half of Kent State's matchup against Ohio University on Feb. 23. Kent State lost, 69-67.

Flashes’ offense falls flat in loss to last-place Bowling Green

Gina Butkovich
March 3, 2019
Members of the Kent State women's basketball team celebrate after the Flashes 67-58 win over Miami (OH) on Feb. 27. 

Strong defensive effort pushes Flashes over first-place RedHawks

Gina Butkovich
February 27, 2019
Junior Megan Carter dribbles during the second half of Kent State's matchup against Ohio University on Feb. 23 2019. Kent State lost, 69-67.

Thall’s career-high not enough against Ohio

Gina Butkovich
February 24, 2019
Junior Megan Carter makes a shot during Wednesdays game against Western MI. Kent State won the game 55-51.

Carter keys Flashes’ win over WMU

Gina Butkovich
February 21, 2019
Freshman guard Mariah Modkins after Kent State's win over Bowling Green on Feb. 16, 2019.

Freshmen serve as key contributors for women’s basketball

Gina Butkovich
February 20, 2019
Kent State guard Ali Poole waits under the basket before a rebound during the second half of the game against Bowling Green on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Kent State won the game, 77-73.

Big plays by Poole and Dingle push Flashes over Bowling Green

Gina Butkovich
February 17, 2019
Senior Alexa Golden makes a shot during Wednesdays game against Western MI. Kent State won the game 55-51.

Golden’s strong first half leads Flashes to road win over EMU

Gina Butkovich
February 14, 2019

Flashes can’t overcome slow start in loss to Buffalo

Gina Butkovich
February 9, 2019
Megan Carter drives against Western Michigan in February 2019.

Flashes stymie late Western Michigan run in close victory

Gina Butkovich
February 7, 2019
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.

Strong second half propels Flashes to Wagon Wheel win

Gina Butkovich
February 2, 2019
Freshman guard Mariah Modkins brings the ball up during the second half of Kent State's matchup against NIU on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Kent State won, 87-76. 

Young Flashes use bye week to prepare for key matchup against Akron

Gina Butkovich
January 31, 2019

Balanced Redhawk scoring attack downs Flashes, 79-63

Gina Butkovich
January 26, 2019

Flashes drop sluggish affair to Ball State

Gina Butkovich
January 23, 2019
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
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
Junior guard Alexa Golden drives through the Bowling Green defense during Kent State's 81-57 victory Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. [FILE]

Flashes overcome slow start, record first road win against Robert Morris

Gina Butkovich
December 8, 2018
Megan Carter shoots a layup against Ball State. Carter finished with seven points in a 79-58 loss on Jan. 20, 2018.

Wright State sneaks past Flashes behind Baker’s hot hand

Gina Butkovich
December 2, 2018

Duquesne’s high-powered offense snaps Flashes’ winning streak

Gina Butkovich
November 29, 2018
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.

Flashes conclude weekend sweep with win over Oakland

Gina Butkovich
November 18, 2018
Sophomore guard Megan Carter drives to the hoop against Akron at James A. Rhodes Arena Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Zips beat the Flashes, 75-60, for their first conference win of the season. [FILE]

Dingle, Carter lead Flashes in home opener

Gina Butkovich
November 18, 2018
Kent State freshman point guard Erin Thames calls a play during the Flashes' 58-35 loss to Miami (OH) at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio, on March 3, 2018.

Despite tough showing, women’s basketball drops two weekend matchups

Gina Butkovich
November 12, 2018
Kent State sophomore midfielder Vital Kats and senior defender Paige Culver prepare to take a free kick during the second half of their matchup against Butler on Aug. 16, 2018. Butler won, 3-1.

Soccer’s season ends at hands of Ohio

Gina Butkovich
October 28, 2018
Kent players Cameron Shedenhelm celebrates with teammate Maddie Holmes after Shedenhelm scored the flashes only goal. Kent beat Ball State 1-0.

Flashes sneak past Ohio in regular-season finale

Gina Butkovich
October 26, 2018
Kent State sophomore midfielder Vital Kats tries to win the ball away from Butler's Gabby Smith during the first half of their matchup on Aug. 19, 2018. Butler beat the Flashes, 3-1.

Flashes top NIU in final regular-season home game

Gina Butkovich
October 21, 2018
Kent forward Cameron Shedenhelm (22) runs the ball forward during the second half of Kent’s game against Western Michigan University at Dix Stadium, Kent, Ohio Thursday, Oct 18, 2018. Kent lost 3-4.

Kent State soccer’s comeback attempt falls just short against WMU

Gina Butkovich
October 19, 2018
Kent’s Cameron Shedenhelm protects the ball from Ball State’s Nicky Potts Friday Sept. 28, 2018. Shedenhelm scored the only goal for the Flashes making the score 1-0.

Flashes go winless in two MAC games

Gina Butkovich
October 14, 2018
Kent State defender Yasmine Hall evades Morehead State defender Abby Timm during the second half of the Flashes matchup against Eagles. Hall recorded two goals in the Flashes three two victory on Sept. 7, 2018.

Flashes offensive explosion leads the way in team’s third straight win

Gina Butkovich
October 4, 2018
Kent players Cameron Shedenhelm celebrates with teammate Maddie Holmes after Shedenhelm scored the flashes only goal. Kent beat Ball State 1-0.

Flashes secure first conference win of the season

Gina Butkovich
September 30, 2018
Kent State sophomore midfielder Vital Kats tries to win the ball away from Butler's Gabby Smith during the first half of their matchup on Aug. 19, 2018. Butler beat the Flashes, 3-1.

Kent State soccer struggles in conference opener

Gina Butkovich
September 23, 2018
Kent State defender Yasmine Hall evades Morehead State defender Abby Timm during the second half of the Flashes matchup against Eagles. Hall recorded two goals in the Flashes three two victory on Sept. 7, 2018.

Flashes’ second half performance propels them to double OT win

Gina Butkovich
September 13, 2018
Kent State defender Yasmine Hall evades Morehead State defender Abby Timm during the second half of the Flashes matchup against Eagles. Hall recorded two goals in the Flashes three two victory on Sept. 7, 2018.

Hall’s brace leads Kent State soccer to senior day win

Gina Butkovich
September 7, 2018
Kent State sophomore midfielder Vital Kats and senior defender Paige Culver prepare to take a free kick during the second half of their matchup against Butler on Aug. 16, 2018. Butler won, 3-1.

Kent State women’s soccer swept in weekend matches

Gina Butkovich
September 3, 2018
Kent State sophomore defender Amanda Reed collides with Bowling Green freshman midfielder Sophia Barnes at the game Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.

Kent State soccer has strong showing in weekend opener, despite quick turnaround

Gina Butkovich
August 26, 2018
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