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A model prepares to walk at 2012's Rock The Runway, Celestial Space Odyssey, on March 10, 2012. This year's Rock The Runway will be "Hip-Hop House Party" themed, this Saturday, March 9 in the student center ballroom from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Fashion and music will collide in annual Rock the Runway fashion show

Kelsey Drumm
March 2, 2015
Kent State's wrestling teams competes against Buffalo in the MACC on Feb. 3, 2012. Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] KSU wrestlers debut at M.A.C. Center Saturday

Richie Mulhall
December 6, 2013
Senior guard Randal Holt drives the ball to the hoop, running around Akron's Alex Abreu and Quincy Diggs. Holt scored a total of 27 points in an 84-75 loss to the Zips on Jan. 21, 2012. Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Rivalry Renewed: Flashes look for measure of redemption against Akron

Tim Dorst
March 8, 2013
A model prepares to walk at 2012's Rock The Runway, Celestial Space Odyssey, on March 10, 2012. This year's Rock The Runway will be "Hip-Hop House Party" themed, this Saturday, March 9 in the student center ballroom from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Rock the Runway to showcase ‘hip-hop house party’ fashion

Morgan Jupina
March 7, 2013
Michael Clark pitches a strike during Monday’svictory against number one ranked Florida.Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Flashes accept pressure, ready for season opener

Kevin Battaglia
February 11, 2013
Kent State University’s infielder, Nick Hamilton, signs a baseball and a home plate from Glenn Peterson. Peterson, from Vermillion, Ohio, along with his son, drove out to Omaha, Neb. to watch his alma mater compete in the College World Series. Peterson is a 84 graduate of the university and brought his son with him to Omaha. “It’s one of those father and son things to do on Father’s Day.” Peterson’s son, Mitchell plays first base and outfield on the Vermilion High School baseball team. Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Kent State baseball players, past and present, still feel draw of College World Series team (part 1 of 2)

Jim Piascik
February 5, 2013

Kent State baseball players, past and present, still feel draw of College World Series team (part 1 of 2)

PHILIP BOTTA
February 5, 2013
Senior quarterback Spencer Keith throws the ball before being tackled by the linemen of Northern Illinois University during the MAC Championship game held in Detroit Michigan, Friday, November 30. Photo by PHILIP BOTTA.

[Photo] Flashes begin preparation for GoDaddy.com Bowl

Tim Dorst
December 7, 2012
Anthony Melchiori

[Photo] Archer, Melchiori earn MAC weekly honors

Tim Dorst
November 20, 2012
Freshman Mark McGuire competes against a member of the Buffalo wreastling team in the Mac center on Feb. 3. Photo by PHILIP BOTTA.

[Photo] Kent State wrestlers gear up for the 35th annual Navy Classic

Richie Mulhall
November 16, 2012
Senior running back Dri Archer is congratulated by offensive lineman Phil Huff during Kent's game against Towson. Photo by Phil Botta.

[Photo] Flashes football cruises past EMU for third straight victory

Tim Dorst
October 5, 2012
Head Coach Scott Stricklin celebrates with members of his team, family and support staff after beating the number one ranked Florida, Monday June 18, in Omaha, Neb. Stricklin renewed his contract with Kent State for another six years. Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Stricklin receives contract extension

Tim Dorst
September 23, 2012
Jimmy Rider throws the ball to first baseman Cody Koch to complete a double play against Florida during the Flashes first victory at the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. The Flashes beat the Gators 5-4 Monday, June 18. Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Kent State Baseball team prepares for exhibition

Tim Dorst
September 19, 2012
Senior runningback Dri Archer attempts to break a tackle from Towson during Kent's first game on August 30. The Flashes will play at Buffalo at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Photo by Phillip Botta.

[Photo] Flashes football travels to Buffalo for MAC opener

Tim Dorst
September 18, 2012
Towson player Spencer Wilkins runs into Kent player Luke Wollet during the Aug. 30 at Dix Stadium. Kent State won the game 41-21. Photo by Phil Botta.

[Photo] Coach says Flashes have plenty of room for improvement

Tim Dorst
September 8, 2012
Kent State's Andre Parker recieves a muffed punt and runs in the wrong direction on the field during the first football game of the season, Thursday, August 30. Photo by Phil Botta.

[Photo] Flashes cruise to 41-21 victory over Towson

Tim Dorst, Jon Jankowski
August 30, 2012
Tony Snyder, inner library loans employee, serves the ball to Mary Lovin during the Kent State Office Olympics in the “Wimbledon Ping Pong” game. Office employees played ping pong with hardcover library books Tuesday, July 17. Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] University Libraries holds Olympics

Erin Vanjo
July 24, 2012
Members of the Kent State University baseball team play invisible baseball during the rain delay at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, June 20. The game was later canceled due to thunderstorms that would continue for most of the night. Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Kent State v. South Carolina postponed due to rain

Matt Lofgren
June 20, 2012
“I’m very proud of him,” said Mari Sutton, mother of T.J. Sutton, as she hugs her son holding back the tears after the Flashes' second and final loss at the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., Thursday, June 21. Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Flashes’ run ends in College World Series

Matt Lofgren
June 20, 2012
Right fielder T.J. Sutton stands proudly after catching the last ball of the game securing the Flashes first victory over Florida, 5-4, in the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 18 at TD Ameritrade Park. . Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Flashes hold off Gators, stay alive in College World Series

Matt Lofgren
June 18, 2012
Marion Brenneman was the designated hitter for the Golden Flashes in 1954. Brenny, as many people call him, came to Omaha to support his old baseball team in the College World Series. . Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Alumni cheer on Flashes in Omaha

Matt Lofgren
June 18, 2012
Members of the Kent State University Baseball team arrive at their hotel after practicing at an indoor batting cage because of the rain-storms blanketing the Omaha, Nebraska region Friday, June 15. Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Flashes ready for the challenge in College World Series

Matt Lofgren
June 15, 2012
Mens bathroom Bowman Hall. Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Stall scribblings

Emily Inverso
April 10, 2012
Symptoms of driving while sleepy or tired are very similar to driving while inebriated. Photo illustration by Phil Botta.

[Photo] Driving tired comparable to driving drunk

Samara Sands
March 11, 2012
Senior 133 weight class Stevie Mitcheff wrestles against Buffalo on Feb. 3. Kent won 25-9. Photo by Phil Botta.

[Photo] Wrestlers believe they can win MAC Tournament

Tim Dorst
March 2, 2012
File photo. Freshman guard Jamie Hutcheson passes against Akron on Feb. 25. The Flashes beat the Zips 77-76. The women's team will play Bowling Green Tuesday the 28 at the MAC Center at 7 p.m. Photo by Phillip Botta.

[Photo] Women’s basketball prepares for win, must wait to see tournament seeding

Matt Lofgren
February 28, 2012
Junior guard Tamzin Barroilhet goes up for two again Akron on Feb. 25. The Flashes beat the Zips 77-76. Photo by Phillip Botta.

[Photo] Kent State women’s basketball breaks losing streak against Akron

Matt Lofgren
February 26, 2012
Supporters of the LGBT community lined up in protest of hate politics at the Rick Santorum dinner on Saturday, Feb. 19. Ayla Hartung, of Akron, speaks with an anti-gay Santorum supporter during the rally. Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] LGBT supporters voice their opinions on Santorum

Maura Zurick
February 20, 2012
Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Wrestling team falls in semi-finals of National Duals Championship

Tim Dorst
February 13, 2012
Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the Ohio Newspaper Association Convention on Thursday, February 9, in Columbus, Ohio. "America is coming back," said Biden, "and America will continue to be second to no other country in the world." Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Biden talks job growth in Columbus

Lindsy Neer
February 10, 2012
Photo illustration by Phil Botta.

[Photo] Greene brings Brooklyn toughness to Kent State

Nick Shook
February 3, 2012
Photo illustration by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Not renewing KSU housing contract can keep you from classes

Dianna Warwick
February 2, 2012
Freshman guard, Kris Brewer, runs to the hop avoiding Akron's Brian Walsh during last Saturdays loss to the Zips. Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] Men’s basketball looks to rebound against Northern Ilinois

Nick Shook
January 25, 2012
Photo by Philip Botta.

[Photo] KSU student hit by car

Megan Wilkinson
January 25, 2012
Itziar Llobet. Photo by Phil Botta.

[Photo] Spanish basketball standout’s transition to Flashes

Matt Lofgren
January 18, 2012
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