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The three flags in the center of campus wave as a reminder of patriotism.

How to approach voter registration and Election Day

Madisyn Woodring Reporter January 29, 2020

Even though voter turnout in the 2018 election for ages 18 to 29 increased to 36 percent it was still lower than all other age groups that year, according to Census data.According to political science...

Two million dollar “Choose Ohio First” grant awarded to Kent State computer science department

Mimi Freeman Beat reporter January 29, 2020

Kent State won a competitive $2 million grant from Choose Ohio First, a program that awards Ohio schools with scholarship funding to increase enrollment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics...

Delta sorority holds cultural fair

Brianna Canada January 29, 2020

Students gathered Friday to learn about the Kent African Student Association (KASA), the Spanish And Latino Student Association (SALSA), the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. The event, organized by the Delta...

Senior fashion merchandising major Tyshaia Earnest packs period products into care packages for those in need at the Period Packing Party on Tues., Jan. 28. Earnest organized the event, provided supplies for the packages and snacks for volunteers. 

Period Packing Party guests break stigmas, assemble care packages for less fortunate

Holly Liptak Reporter January 29, 2020

The Campus Pointe clubhouse was alive with the crinkle of menstrual pads and the sound of Beyoncé’s “Run the World” as attendees assembled more than 100 menstrual care packages for the less fortunate...

“Mamba mentality” lifts Flashes out of early slump

Owen MacMillan Assigning editor January 28, 2020

Just 13 minutes into a rematch against the University of Toledo, the Kent State men’s basketball team was in dire straits.Down 21 points, coach Rob Senderoff was digging deep from the bench early and...

Officer Miguel Witt and his Belgian Malinois, Dexter, sit in the back seat of Witt's K9 unit.

From Pup to Pro: Dexter and Witt Grow Together

Griffin White Reporter January 28, 2020

When Officer Miguel Witt set out to become a police officer, the only things on his mind were trying to help people in need and to make a real difference in the world. Now, seasoned with over 19 years...

Trumbull begins search for new dean

Emily Williams Beat reporter January 28, 2020

The search for a new Trumbull regional campus Dean and Chief Administrative Officer has initiated.A search committee has been formed to command the search. Denise Seachrist, Dean of Kent State University...

College students are often faced with making a crucial decision when trying to find their first home away from home. Knowing the pros and cons of renting a house versus an apartment can be a difficult assessment.

How to choose between renting a house versus an apartment

Gianna Consenti January 26, 2020

College students are often faced with making a crucial decision. For students who start their higher-learning experience living in a dorm, eventually they are charged with choosing to either continue to...

Wrestling snaps three-match losing streak at Buffalo

Nick Pedone Sports reporter January 26, 2020

Kent State wrestling snapped its three-match losing streak on Saturday against the University of Buffalo. The highlight of the win for the Flashes was fifth-year senior Tim Rooney defeating Buffalo’s...

Lack of offense leads to division 1 hockey loss

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter January 25, 2020

Kent State University played Davenport University Saturday afternoon and was able to keep the score closer than Friday night’s game.  Ian Herrmann was able to score a goal in the second period to make...

Redshirt senior Megan Carter (31) is guarded by an opposing team member during first half action on Sat. Jan. 25, 2020. Kent State lost 57-44 against the University at Buffalo.

Women’s basketball snaps three game win streak against Buffalo

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 25, 2020

Kent State women’s basketball gained the lead with 9:29 left in the second quarter and kept it until 8:12 left in the fourth quarter. The Flashes slowly watched their lead diminish against the University...

A protestor holds up a sign on Risman Plaza on Jan. 25, 2020. The protest was peaceful and put together by Students for a Democratic Society.

Protest turns to lesson on Iran, Middle East conflict

Sara Crawford Assigning Editor January 25, 2020

For the Global Day of Protest, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) participated in the No War on Iran protest, starting on Risman Plaza. “Some groups have organized a global day protest and it’s...

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