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NCAA announces plan for fall sport championships in the spring

Owen MacMillan Sports editor September 23, 2020

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the NCAA Division I Board of Directors took up the issue of fall season sports playing national championships during the spring.Last month, the NCAA decided to move forward on plans...

Gov. Mike DeWine announced Portage County is now in a COVID-19 Level 3 Red status, which indicates very high exposure and spread of the virus. 

Blame goes to Kent State students for rise in Portage County’s COVID-19 level

Sara Crawford Opinions Editor September 22, 2020

Blame for Portage County’s rise to a COVID-19 Level 3 Red status on September 17 is being laid squarely at the feet of Kent State students who live and play off campus, including some in fraternities...

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Virtual career fair to provide more options for students after graduation

Josie Thomas Jobs and money reporter September 22, 2020

The virtual student Career Exploration Fair taking place tomorrow is expected to provide more opportunities to students than any past Kent State career fair. “It’s really exciting to host this virtually...

Apartments in Kent introduce COVID-19-related changes

Jacob Shondel Reporter September 21, 2020

As students return to campus, apartments in Kent have implemented changes in order to contain the spread of COVID-19.Two complexes that have been enacting changes are Holly Park and Campus Pointe. Both...

NCAA announces start date to Division I basketball season

Owen MacMillan Sports editor September 20, 2020

Kent State basketball will return this fall for the first time since the cancellation of the Mid-American Conference basketball tournament due to the initial spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.The NCAA Division...

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What to know before signing a lease

Kaitlyn Finchler Photo editor September 20, 2020

Signing leases during a pandemic may be difficult, but students are pulling through. With a vast amount of options surrounding campus, there are many things to consider when signing a lease.Sophomore business...

Conners, Pendrith and Hughes pose together with Golden Flash driver covers during U.S. Open practice rounds, Sept. 16.

Three former Flashes compete in U.S. Open (copy)

Dante Centofanti Reporter September 20, 2020

The Kent State men’s golf team is no stranger to major championships. The program was put on the map in 2003 when Ben Curtis won the 132nd Open Championship at Royal St George. 17 years later, and...

Conners, Pendrith and Hughes pose together with Golden Flash driver covers during U.S. Open practice rounds, Sept. 16.

Three former Flashes compete in U.S. Open

Dante Centofanti Reporter September 20, 2020

The Kent State men’s golf team is no stranger to major championships. The program was put on the map in 2003 when Ben Curtis won the 132nd Open Championship at Royal St George. 17 years later, and...

10 tips for dealing with roommate conflicts

Nathan Mehring Reporter September 20, 2020

Conflicts can be very common between roommates, especially now that residence halls only allow one guest in a room at a time. Students are often in the same room with the same person for most of the day. Many...

Audrey Seifert with her dogs Koko and Bruno. Courtesy of Audrey Seifert. 

Finding the right apartment for your pets

Megan Becker Reporter September 20, 2020

Many apartments near Kent State are pet friendly and allow students to bring their pets for a monthly fee. The majority of the apartments listed on the Kent State website allow pets, with the exception...

Imari Hill’s living room in her apartment. Courtesy of Imari Hill.

A student’s guide to renting

Annika Cronin Reporter September 20, 2020

Are you thinking about moving out of your dorm or getting out from under your parents’ roof?Renting is a great option for students looking to make the next step in their lives at school. Students should...

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Police look for man suspected of threatening two women on University Drive

Nathan Mehring Reporter September 19, 2020

Kent Police are asking for help in locating a suspect in what they say were two incidents of aggravated menacing that occurred on Friday, Sept. 18. The incidents involved the same suspect.According to...

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