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Cleveland State defeats Kent State wrestling in final home match

Nick Pedone Sports reporter February 2, 2020

On Saturday evening, Kent State’s wrestling team held a ceremony honoring its five seniors ahead of its match against Cleveland State.Kade Byland, Lane Hinkle, Shane Mast, Tim Rooney and Cory Simpson...

Lawson, Mally compete in Arkansas Razorback Invitational

Kristyn Hibbett Sports reporter February 1, 2020

This weekend TJ Lawson and Jacob Mally competed in the heptathlon event at the Arkansas Razorback Invitational.  The heptathlon includes a 60m dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, 60m hurdles, pole vault...

Blackford, Shumate offensive perfomance not enough in Kent State’s loss to Toledo

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 1, 2020

Kent State women’s basketball kept up with the University of Toledo in the first quarter Saturday afternoon, with both the Flashes and Rockets scoring 17 points.But a 22-point third quarter helped propel...

Senior Philip Whittington (25) goes up for a shot against Akron at the M.A.C.C. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Whittington finished with 11 points and grabbed five offensive rebounds. He scored the game-winning layup with 20 seconds left to give Kent State the 68-67 win.

Whittington’s go-ahead layup gives Kent State its third straight win, five takeaways from Kent State’s win over Akron

Ian Kreider sports reporter January 31, 2020

Senior forward Philip Whittington checked into the game for the first time in nearly six minutes.He stood near the hoop ready for senior guard Antonio Williams to drive. Williams drove hard to the rim,...

The KSU Divison 1 club hockey team defends against IUP. Jan. 31, 2020.

Division 1 hockey maintains early lead, beats IUP 5-2

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter January 31, 2020

Kent State’s hockey team made an impressive comeback after its last few losses. The Flashes won against Indiana University of Pennsylvania Friday evening, 5-2.  The Flashes were able to maintain the...

Senior Antonio Williams (4) runs down the court during the first half of the game on Friday Jan. 31, 2020. He scored 17 points and played defense against Loren Cristian Jackson in the second half, which helped Kent State secure a 68-67 win over Akron.

‘Gold Out’ shootout, Kent State tops Akron at home

Owen MacMillan Assigning editor January 31, 2020

The Kent State men’s basketball team was down 67-66 with just 25.6 seconds left to play in the fight for the Wagon Wheel.The tension in the air of the M.A.C. Center was heavy as coach Rob Senderoff called...

College of Communication and Information (CCR) Diversity Director AJ Leu speaks to visitors at the Christopher Darling Memorial Gallery Show. The gallery is located in Taylor Hall, while the mental health discussion followed after in Cartwright Hall.

Johns Hopkins professor discusses mood disorders at Christopher Darling art gallery

Brady Warmbein Reporter January 31, 2020

Artists and other creative people could be linked with mood disorders, a national mental health expert told visual communication design students, faculty and other attendees Thursday.“There is a very...

Christopher Darling, an assistant professor of visual communication design at Kent State, died unexpectedly this weekend. 

Exhibit honors VCD professor, artist Darling

Brady Warmbein Reporter January 31, 2020

A woman is sketched in red pencil. Her face, half-illuminated in red shadow, stands out along with her dark makeup. Her naked breasts hang loose on her chest, while she sits and leans slightly to the right...

ROTC members gather in the conference room to discuss plans for events, finances and what is going on on Jan. 30, 2020. 

Classes being held with ROTC bring more than just leadership skills

Bridget Lin Reporter January 30, 2020

Going into the first week of ROTC and coming back from summer, it isn’t expected that hardcore training is in there right away. “I didn’t think there would be screaming, yelling and even almost crying...

Manfred van Dulmen is the associate provost for academic affairs and the dean of the Division of Graduate Studies. 

Mental health fee not included in state budget

After being approved by the Board of Trustees, a mental health fee for all students awaited legislative provision on the state budget bill before it could be implemented. However, the appropriation for...

(Left to right) Tyshaia Earnest, Amelia Johnson, Catherine Leslie and Jahnaye Chapman at the Fashion Scholarship Fund Gala in New York City. Jan. 7, 2020. (Picture provided by Catherine Leslie).

Fashion student wins $35,000 in Fashion Scholarship Fund competition

Hailey Phillips Reporter January 29, 2020

Four years ago, Tyshaia Earnest was in her senior year of high school taking aptitude tests to see what career would be best for her. She got many ideas, such as art and marketing or international business....

Freshman guard Katie Shumate (14) goes for a layup during the women's basketball game on Jan. 29, 2020. Kent State University won against Ball State University 69-68. 

Carter scores game winner in first start back from mono

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter January 29, 2020

With 10 seconds to go against Ball State Wednesday night, redshirt senior guard Megan Carter grabbed a loose ball, crossed behind her defender and drove toward the basket. She trickled the ball over the...

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