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Running back Justin Rankin gets tackled during the second quarter against Miami (OH) Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Kent State secures comeback in Homecoming victory against Miami (OH)

Scott Lendak October 14, 2017

As the Flashes bounced around the tunnel while its introduction played on the scoreboard, the crowd was on their feet in anticipation for the team to take the field. Kent State hoped to come back after...

The Kent Stage sign introduces the Kent Ghost Walk in downtown Kent Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.

Kent locals get spooky, celebrate decade-old Ghost Walk

Kassandra Kaczmarek October 14, 2017

The Kent Stage kicked off its 10th annual Ghost Walk this weekend. The long-time Kent tradition took participants through a night of historical venues, live-speakers and re-enactments.In celebration of...

William Willoughby, Associate Dean of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design speaks about the recent history of the College of Architecture building and its social significance on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Bricks and mortar: CAED lecture goes in depth on design of renovated building

Colin Baker October 14, 2017

The College of Architecture and Environmental Design held a lecture at the Center for Architecture and Environmental Design Saturday, which focused on the new building's design.William Willoughby, the...

Extermination costs and confusion issues for off-campus students due to pests

Ashley Purnell October 14, 2017

Some students living off campus are experiencing problems with bed bugs.Policies on getting rid of insects, bedbugs and other unwanted pests are included in most housing leases. However, these policies...

Kent State freshman Clara Rodriguez Seto looks for a pass in the game against Miami University (OH) Sept. 29, 2017. Miami won 1-0.

Harper, Apelt lead field hockey to win over CMU

Henry Palattella October 14, 2017

The Kent State field hockey team's quest toward another Mid-American Conference title took a step in the right direction Friday, as the Flashes (6-9, 3-1 MAC) blew out Central Michigan (0-15, 0-4 MAC),...

Marisa Stephens, a senior managerial marketing major, accepts the “Golden Flash” award during the Alumni Awards ceremony on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Stephens won the only student award this year and was later crowned as Homecoming Queen.

Ceremony honors successful alumni in downtown Kent

Logan Lutton October 14, 2017

The fourth annual Alumni Awards honored six alumni and one current student at a ceremony in Franklin Hotel Bar Friday.Recipients from across the country were recognized for their achievements in their...

Kent State University groundskeepers clear debris from multiple cars after a tree fell in the Korb Hall parking lot Oct. 13, 2017. 

Fallen tree damages cars, hospitalizing one student

Carter Adams October 13, 2017

A Kent State student was hospitalized and three vehicles were damaged after a tree fell into the Korb Hall parking lot Friday Oct. 13, 2017.Sgt. Michquel Penn of the Kent State police department said officers...

Participants of Kelsey Merritt's foot-painted mural project pose for a photo. Merritt broke the Guinness World Record with 26, 787 square feet Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.

Giant foot-painted mural breaks world record

Dylan Reynolds October 13, 2017

Cloth canvases waved in the warm October breeze as a team of volunteers assembled the world’s largest foot-painted mural Friday on the Kent State Commons.A few hours later, the massive art piece totaled...

Director chosen for upcoming movie based on Kent State shootings

Cameron Gorman October 13, 2017

A new movie based on background of the Kent State shootings has confirmed its director.Jay Roach, who also directed "Austin Powers" and "Meet the Fockers," will produce the movie with Tina Fey whose...

Chi Omega to hold annual Make-A-Wish fundraiser

Taryn Antolic October 13, 2017

Kent State fraternities and sororities will compete during Chi Omega’s annual philanthropy event, Chi Factor, to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation.The event, set to take place Saturday, Oct. 21, will...

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Lynda tutorials free for Kent State

Nick Gates October 11, 2017

All students and faculty at Kent State can now learn programs with free help from Lynda.com, one of the Internet’s largest online tutorial websites.Kent State students can access tutorials at Lynda.Kent.edu...

Lynsie Sydenstricker, a sophomore studio arts major, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

Students speak out for World Mental Health Day

Emily McMahan October 10, 2017

On Oct. 10 of every year, countries around the globe observe World Mental Health Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues and combatting the stigmas surrounding them.At Kent State,...

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