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Elizabeth Bargdill (left), senior geology major, races against Emily Ancona (right), junior speech pathology major, in the Bungee Run at the Bounce Madness event held in the Student Center Ball Room on Wednesday night, Sept 30. 2015.

Students jump into Homecoming spirit with Bounce Madness

Paige Verma September 30, 2015

Students bounced their way closer to Homecoming at the Bounce Madness event Wednesday night in the Student Center Ballroom.The event has been going on at Kent State for six years. This year, was the first...

Antwan Dixon runs for a 47-yard touchdown on the Flashes’ opening drive of the Kent State vs Marshall game on Sept. 26, 2015. Kent State lost in double overtime, 36-29.

Flashes football prepare for Homecoming weekend

Stephen Means II September 30, 2015

This is an important week for the Kent State football team. Along with it being Homecoming Weekend, which will be hosted by grand marshal and former Flashes star Julian Edelman, it is also the opening...

Bounce Madness coming to Kent at end of September

Paige Verma September 23, 2015

Bounce Madness is making its return to Kent State for the sixth time Wednesday, Sept. 30, leading up to Homecoming.“We want to provide fun and free activities that week to celebrate,” said associate...

Halloween

Five student holidays worth staying on campus for

Neville Hardman August 28, 2015

1. Halloween Parties line College Ave. and University Dr. as the sidewalks flood with costumed students. Ashton Wade, a junior American Sign Language major, said her first Kent Halloween was cut short...

Screenshot of announcement video posted to Kent State University Alumni Association's YouTube account

NFL player Julian Edelman announced as Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

Emily Mills August 3, 2015

New England Patriots player Julian Edelman, a former Kent State Golden Flashes quarterback, will return as Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal in Kent State’s Homecoming ceremonies Oct. 3.“It’s exciting...

Kent State Homecoming 2014 in photos

KS Photo Staff October 19, 2014

This year, some rain visited Kent during Kent State’s Homecoming celebrations. Though wet, the Homecoming parade was still packed full of Kent State pride. Kisses were shared on the K and fans cheered...

Fifth year tight end Casey Pierce scores a touchdown against Army at the homecoming game at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. The Flashes went on to win their first game 39-17.

Kent State football achieves first win of the season

Taylor Rosen October 19, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State football team’s long wait for a win is over. As rain poured down on Dix Stadium Saturday afternoon, the Kent State football snapped its winless drought and celebrated Homecoming...

Bringing the laughs at BUS Comedy show

“Ya’ll ready to get real?” asked Cocoa Brown as she danced onto the stage Saturday night.Brown, best known for her roles in Tyler Perry’s “Single Mom’s Club,” was the headlining act at Black...

Runners Thanh Son Nguyen, 33, Phillip Nelson, 51, Paul Organ, 54, and Lauren Weinkauf, 22, bear the rain during the Bowman Cup 5k race Saturday, October 18, 2014.

Running the Bowman Cup 5K despite the rain

Jimmy Miller October 18, 2014

Even in subpar weather, Kent State students, alumni, faculty and community members raced in the 14th annual Bowman Cup 5K Race on Saturday morning.“For the entire duration of the race it poured down...

Mr. Flash contestants turn up the heat in the all-male beauty pageant

Gabrielle Martinez October 17, 2014

Mr. Flash 2014 was awarded to Homecoming Court candidate Andrew Cappuzzello. Along with the honor of Mr. Flash, Cappuzzello also won the “audience choice” award in the all-male pageant.“FLASHanthropy...

2014 Homecoming King Candidate Profiles

Andrew Cappuzzello Integrated math, seniorWhat was your initial reaction when you found out you were selected to be on Homecoming court?“I was pretty shocked actually, it was 11 o’clock at night and...

2014 Homecoming Queen Candidate Profiles

Joy Yala Public health major, seniorWhat was your initial reaction when you found out you were selected to be on the Homecoming Court?“I was on duty that night, so I thought it was a duty call … so...

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