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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

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All content by Nick Shook

Spring arrives slowly to Northeast Ohio

Jason Kostura
March 22, 2014

Video: Kent State University Library home to a variety of unique books

Jason Kostura
March 10, 2014

Video: Kent State wrestler Sam Wheeler brings national attention to the university

Jason Kostura
February 18, 2014

Video: Kent State adds new programs, neighboring universities make cuts

Jason Kostura
February 7, 2014

TV2 Video: Women’s basketball team struggles to fill stands

Jason Kostura
January 30, 2014

Flashes’ Nix makes history with postseason honor

Nick Shook
December 5, 2013
 

Men’s basketball ends homestand with loss

Nick Shook
December 5, 2013

Flashes Nix’ makes history with postseason honor

Nick Shook
December 4, 2013
Sophomore guard K.K. Simmons drives the ball toward the basket during the Kent States game against Kennesaw State Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. The Flashes won the game 68-51. Photo by Brian Smith.

Flashes to host Bucknell in rematch of double-digit 2012 loss

Nick Shook
December 3, 2013
Kent State junior guard Kris Brewer scores in the final game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. Kent State won the game against Niagara 102-97. Photo by Melanie Nesteruk.

Flashes feasting on early home schedule

Nick Shook
November 26, 2013

Kent State ends season with blowout win against Ohio

Nick Shook
November 20, 2013
Senior wide receiver Tyshon Goode sets a block for Dri Archer during the game against Miami of Ohio on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at Dix Stadium. Photo by Jacob Byk.

Flashes look to end season on high note in finale at Ohio

Nick Shook
November 19, 2013
 

Football rolls RedHawks on senior night

Nick Shook
November 14, 2013
Senior running back Dri Archer dots through the Akron defense on Saturday Oct. 26, 2013. Kent State will face Miami of Ohio tonight at Dix Stadium at 8:00 p.m. Photo by Brian Smith.

Flashes host downtrodden Miami on Senior Night

Nick Shook
November 13, 2013

TV2 Video: The Secret Cellar

Jason Kostura
November 13, 2013
Junior forward Darren Goodson (left) drives down the court against Buffalo last season in the MAC Tournament Quarterfinals on March 14, 2013, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Flashes open season with depth, without stars

Nick Shook
November 8, 2013
Junior running back Trayion Durham scores Kent States only touchdown in the Wagon Wheel game against Akron on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. The Flashes lost to the Zips 16-7. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

Bye week arrives too late for struggling Flashes

Nick Shook
November 5, 2013
Kent State Defensive Line, Roosevelt Nix, returns to the sidelines during the game against Penn State at State College, Penn. On Saturday, September 21, 2013. Nix was named Mid-American Conference East Division Defensive Player of the Week. Melanie Nesteruk.

KSU’s Nix named MAC East defensive player of the week

Nick Shook
November 5, 2013

Video: Brady Lake to lose village status if Issue 10 passes

Jason Kostura
November 4, 2013
Kent State celebrates after defeating Akron in last years Wagon Wheel game for the third year in a row Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Dix Stadium. Photo by Hannah Potes.

Kent State travels to Akron with Wagon Wheel

Nick Shook
November 1, 2013
Freshman wide receiver Ernest Calhoun holds off a player from the Buffalo Bulls on Oct. 26, 2013 in Dix Stadium. The Golden Flashes lost the game 41-21. Photo by Chloe Hackathorn.

Flashes prepare for battle with rival Akron Zips

Nick Shook
October 29, 2013

Flashes fall again at home

Nick Shook
October 27, 2013
Freshman wide receiver Ernest Calhoun (right) runs the ball against the Buffalo Bulls on Oct. 26, 2013. The Golden Flashes lost 41-21. Photo by Chloe Hackathorn.

Mistakes doom Flashes football again as they fall at home

Nick Shook
October 27, 2013
Kent State’s Dri Archer runs around University of South Alabama Kaleb Blanchard during the Saturday Oct. 19, 2013 game in Mobile, Ala. Kent State will go against the University of Buffalo with 2-6 season record. Photo courtesy of The Vanguard.

From the other campus: Defensive-minded Bulls look for sixth straight win

Nick Shook
October 25, 2013

TV2 Video: Professor dismissed from Kent State University

Jason Kostura
October 23, 2013
Kent State running back Anthony Meray (left) looks downfield as he pushes away a Penn State defender during the game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. Kent State lost the game at Beaver Stadium, 34-0. Photo by Melanie Nesteruk.

Flashes football preps for Saturday match against Buffalo

Nick Shook
October 22, 2013
South Alabamas Jay Jones outskirts the Kent State defense during a Saturday Oct. 19, 2013, game in Mobile, Ala. The Flashes were defeated by the Jaguars 21-38. Photo courtesy of The Vanguard.

Flashes falter on road in loss to South Alabama

Nick Shook
October 20, 2013
Kent State celebrates after defeating Akron in last years Wagon Wheel game for the third year in a row Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Dix Stadium. Photo by Hannah Potes.

Bowl invite on line as Flashes return to site of 2012 loss

Nick Shook
October 17, 2013
Kent State chased after University of South Alabama in an effort to keep the Flashes ahead on Sept. 24. 2011, the last time the Bobcats came to Dix Stadium. Photo by Kristin Bauer.

From the other campus: Jaguars look to finally win close game

Nick Shook
October 15, 2013
Senior defensive tackle Nathan Ollie attempts to bring down Kent State wide receiver Josh Boyle during the Homecoming game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. Kent State lost the game 27-24. Photo by Ashlee Hayes

Reardon out, Fisher in as Flashes face must-win weekend

Nick Shook
October 15, 2013
Ball State Universitys senior quarterback Keith Wenning is brought down after a run attempt against Kent State. Photo by Jonathan Miksanek, Ball State Daily News.

Flashes football suffers another crushing defeat

Nick Shook
October 13, 2013

From the other campus: High-powered offense leads Ball State

Nick Shook
October 11, 2013
Senior running back Dri Archer catches a pass for a touchdown against Northern Illinois at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013. The Flashes lost 38-24. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

Time running out on Flashes’ championship hopes

Nick Shook
October 11, 2013

Flashes football looks to use defense to rebound from loss

Nick Shook
October 7, 2013

Flashes battle, come up short on Homecoming

Nick Shook
October 6, 2013

From the other campus: Undefeated Huskies look to continue success versus Kent State

Nick Shook
October 3, 2013
Kent State celebrates after defeating Akron in last years Wagon Wheel game for the third year in a row Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Dix Stadium. Photo by Hannah Potes.

Archer’s impact reaches beyond carrying the football

Nick Shook
October 3, 2013
Senior running back Dri Archer (right) is pushed out of bounds during the MAC Championship game on Nov. 30, 2012. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Kent State football prepares for visit from Lynch, Northern Illinois

Nick Shook
September 30, 2013
Kent State wide receiver James Brook tries to avoid being tackled by the Penn State defensive line during Saturdays game. Kent State lost the game to Penn State 34-0. Photo by Melanie Nesteruk.

Flashes football snaps losing streak with road win at Western Michigan

Nick Shook
September 29, 2013
Red shirt freshman quarterback Colin Reardon runs the ball against Bowling Green Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. The Flashes lost 22-41. Kent State plays at Western Michigan University Saturday. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

From the other campus: Broncos look for first win against Flashes

Nick Shook
September 26, 2013
Kent State running back Dri Archer weaves his way through the Western Michigan defense during last years Homecoming Game in Dix Stadium on Oct. 20, 2012. The Flashes won the game against the Broncos 41-24. Photo by Brian Smith.

Flashes eager for MAC play, return of key players

Nick Shook
September 24, 2013
 

Flashes’ offense falters as team loses third straight game

Nick Shook
September 22, 2013
Kent State celebrates after defeating Akron in last years Wagon Wheel game for the third year in a row Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Dix Stadium. Photo by Hannah Potes.

Banged-up Flashes looking for players to step up against Penn State

Nick Shook
September 20, 2013
LSU freshman wide receiver Travin Dural (83) escapes a Kent State player Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers 45-13 victory against Kent State. Photo by Angela Major/The Daily Reveile.

Flashes football prepares for second road test at Penn State

Nick Shook
September 17, 2013
Kent State senior safety Luke Wollet (left) and sophmore left back Matt Dellinger (right) sack Bowling Green quarterback Matt Johnson during Saturdays game on Sept. 7, 2013. Kent State lost to Bowling Green 41-22. Photo by Melanie Nesteruk.

Penn State looks for big rebound against Kent State

Nick Shook
September 17, 2013
 

Football falls behind early, fails to recover in loss to LSU

Nick Shook
September 16, 2013

Flashes fall behind early, fail to recover in loss to LSU

Nick Shook
September 15, 2013
Freshman wide reciever Ernest Calhoun breaks through the line during Kent Sates game against Bowling Green Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. Kent State lost 22-41. Photo by Jacob Byk.

Archer off the bench, Flashes prep for LSU

Nick Shook
September 13, 2013
Junior defensive lineman Nate Terhune defends the line at the game against Bowling Green in Dix Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Flashes lost 41-22. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

Flashes football focuses on improving in Week 3

Nick Shook
September 10, 2013
Red Shirt freshman quarterback Colin Reardon runs the ball in the game against Bowling Green on Saturday, September 7. The Flashes lost 22-41. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

Flashes run into second-half troubles, fall to Bowling Green 41-22 in MAC Open

Nick Shook
September 9, 2013

Quiet second half dooms Flashes vs. Bowling Green

Nick Shook
September 7, 2013
Dri Archer is caught by the Liberty defense during the game at Dix Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 29. Kent State won 17-10. Photo by Brian Smith.

Flashes begin conference play, hosts Bowling Green on Saturday

Nick Shook
September 6, 2013
Senior running back Dri Archer celebrates with teammates after a successful tackle during the first half of Kent States Homecoming game on Oct. 18, 2012. The Flashes triumphed over the Broncos 41-24.. Photo by Hannah Potes .

Status of Archer, McShane uncertain for Saturday

Nick Shook
September 4, 2013

Flashes football grinds out season opening win

Nick Shook
August 30, 2013

Kent State football: five things to watch during tonight’s game

Nick Shook
August 29, 2013
Junior quarterback Brett Maxie warms up before the start of the annual Spring Game at Dix Stadium on Saturday, April 27, 2013. The Blue overwhelmed the Gold, defeating them 31-0. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN

Flashes aim for first win under Haynes

Nick Shook
August 28, 2013

Ohio State defensive back transfers to Kent State

Nick Shook
August 27, 2013
The Kent State Golden Flashes practice Aug. 16 at Dix Stadium for the upcoming 2013 season. Photo by COTY GIANNELLI.

Flash football team gets ready for a new season

Nick Shook
August 26, 2013
Senior running back Dri Archer defends the ball from a Western Michigan player during the first half of Saturdays Homecoming game on Oct. 20, 2012. The Flashes triumphed 41-21. Photo by Hannah Potes.

Flashes football 2013: Kent State’s key players

Nick Shook
August 22, 2013
Andy Hanson, exercise science major at the University of Akron, tackles one of the hardest routes during a bouldering competition at the Kent State Rec center. Hanson said he enjoyed bouldering because it was something new and exciting to do. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin

The Rec has more to offer than just treadmills

Nick Shook
August 22, 2013
Head Coach Paul Haynes speaks to the football team at the conclusion of the annual Spring Football game on Saturday, April 27 at Dix Stadium. The Blue overwhelmed the Gold, defeating them 31-0 in the exhibition game. Photo by Shane Flanigan

Haynes, Flashes aim for another golden season in 2013

Nick Shook
August 21, 2013

Former Kent Roosevelt standout Chapman pleads not guilty to assault charges

Nick Shook
May 1, 2013
 

Sports with Shook: Draft week is upon us

Nick Shook
April 23, 2013
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, right, poses for a picture with a Browns fan in the Dawg Pound during first-half action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, Friday, August 24, 2012. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal/MCT)

Sports With Shook: Cleveland gut punched again?

Nick Shook
April 16, 2013

TV2 Video: Update on the Boston Marathon investigation

Sean Eiler
April 16, 2013

TV2 Video: Stabbing at Lone Star College’s Cy-Fair campus

Jason Kostura
April 13, 2013
Photo courtesy of Brianna Neal.

Kent State Cheer and Dance head south for Nationals

Nick Shook
April 9, 2013

Evans shows how far he has come in MAC Tournament win

Nick Shook
March 15, 2013
 

Sports With Shook: Same situation, different feel for tournament-bound Flashes

Nick Shook
March 14, 2013
 

Sports With Shook: Three unique paths meet on Senior Night at M.A.C. Center

Nick Shook
March 5, 2013

TV Video: Meet the candidates – USG Senator of College of the Arts

Sean Eiler
February 27, 2013
 

Sports With Shook: The PED debate

Nick Shook
January 30, 2013

Sneak peek of 2013 Super Bowl ads

Sean Eiler
January 29, 2013

Two student athletes among five indicted

Nick Shook
January 28, 2013
Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell is escorted onto the field by linebacker Ray Lewis (52) before the Ravens faced San Diego Sunday, December 10, 2000. Photo by George Bridges/KRT.

Sports With Shook: Before you adore, consider the past

Nick Shook
January 23, 2013

Recap of the 57th Inauguration

Sean Eiler
January 22, 2013

Flashes hold off Fairmont State for third-straight win

Nick Shook
December 31, 2012

Flashes to enjoy Christmas on two-game win streak

Nick Shook
December 23, 2012

Flashes snap three-game losing streak with win over St. Francis (Pa.)

Nick Shook
December 21, 2012

Kent State to introduce Paul Haynes as head coach

Nick Shook
December 18, 2012

Kent State introduces Paul Haynes as its 21st head football coach

Nick Shook
December 18, 2012

Men’s basketball team drops third straight

Nick Shook
December 10, 2012
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is interviewed during a media availability event for the ESPN College Football Awards at Disneys Boardwalk Inn on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, in Orlando, Florida.. Photo by STEPHEN M. DOWELL.

Sports with Shook: Give the Heisman to Johnny Football

Nick Shook
December 7, 2012

Sports with Shook: Purdue? More like Pur-Don’t!

Nick Shook
December 6, 2012
Kent State junior forward Mark Henniger defends Bucknell senior center Mike Muscala. The Flashes lost 76-60 Tuesday night at the Sojka Pavillion in Lewisburg, Pa. Photo courtesy of Todd Merrier and the Bucknell Athletic Department.

Flashes basketball drop second straight

Nick Shook
December 5, 2012

Evans named MAC East Player of the Week again

Nick Shook
December 4, 2012
Kent State senior forward Chris Evans (5) is blocked by Princeton University junior guard T.J. Bray and falls to the floor on Saturday, Dec. 1. The Princeton University Tigers beat the Golden Flashes 62-50. Photo by Kristin Bauer.

Men’s basketball team looking for more success on the road

Nick Shook
December 4, 2012
Kent State junior forward Melvin Tabb (32) attempts to make a shot against Princeton University on Saturday, Dec. 1. The Princeton University Tigers beat the Golden Flashes 62-50. Photo by Kristin Bauer.

Flashes’ win streak snapped in loss to Princeton

Nick Shook
December 3, 2012

Flashes suffer third loss at home this season

Nick Shook
December 2, 2012
Kent States Chris Evans (5) takes a jump shot while being defended by Youngstown States Damian Eargle (21) during the second half of the Flashes 85-78 win over Youngstown State on Nov. 28, 2012, in the Beeghly Center on the campus of Youngstown State University. Photo by Dustin Livesay.

Flashes men’s basketball looks to keep rolling Saturday

Nick Shook
November 30, 2012
Kent States Bryson Pope puts up a layup while being defended by Youngstown States Damian Eargle during the second half of Wednesday nights matchup against Youngstown State in the Beeghly Center on the campus of Youngstown State University. Pope finished the game with three points and six rebounds in the Golden Flashes 85-78 overtime victory in Youngstown. Photo by Dustin Livesay

Flashes sink Penguins in overtime

Nick Shook
November 29, 2012

Northern Illinois sideline fans

Jason Kostura
November 29, 2012
Senior guard Randal Holt drives toward the basket during an 88-83 overtime loss to Valparaiso Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 in the M.A.C Center. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Men’s basketball looks to extend two-game winning streak

Nick Shook
November 28, 2012
Senior forward Chris Evans drives to the basket during a 69-68 victory over Bethune-Cookman Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the M.A.C. Center. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Evans earns second MAC East Player of the Week honors of season

Nick Shook
November 26, 2012

Holt’s last-second shot lifts Flashes over Bethune-Cookman

Nick Shook
November 21, 2012

KSU’s journey to clinching the MAC East

Jason Kostura
November 20, 2012

Manley, Flashes cruise to blowout victory over Chicago State

Nick Shook
November 17, 2012

Kent State men’s basketball takes on Chicago State in M.A.C. Center

Nick Shook
November 16, 2012
Head Coach Darrell Hazell runs back to the locker room after leading his team to victory against Akron during the Wagon Wheel Challenge at Dix stadium. Photo by BRIAN SMITH.

Sports with Shook: Enjoy the ‘Hazell Era’ while you still can

Nick Shook
November 16, 2012

Flashes basketball prepares for Temple University Owls in nationally televised game

Nick Shook
November 13, 2012
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