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Kent State Trumbull campus hosts Rising Scholars program

Emily Williams Regionals Reporter January 25, 2020

The Kent State Trumbull campus began the Rising Scholar program to encourage local youth to achieve their own ideas of success.“We have four tenents to our program: career readiness, identity development,...

Junior forward Danny Pippen (5) goes to catch a pass from senior guard Troy Simons (3) on Jan. 21, 2020. Simons had a season high of 24 points at the game vs. Miami University on Jan. 14, 2020.

Senderoff’s message received, Pippen dominates; five takeaways from win at Buffalo

Ian Kreider January 24, 2020

Antonio Williams, Troy Simons, Anthony Roberts, Danny Pippen and Philip Whittington watched from the bench as senior guard CJ Williamson led Kent State to an early 7-6 lead over the first five minutes.Coach...

Santos two first place finishes not enough in loss to Akron

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 24, 2020

Senior Brynn Santos’ two first place finishes were not enough in the Kent State women’s track and field loss to the University of Akron.Santos placed first in two events: the 60 m dash and the 200...

Division 1 hockey loses 11-1 to Davenport

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter January 24, 2020

Kent State University’s club hockey team played away at Davenport this evening and suffered an 11-1 loss.  The defense seemed to lack speed during Friday night’s game and could not keep up with Davenport’s...

Off-campus wireless internet security on par with university

Dylan Bowers Reporter January 24, 2020

If not in class or on campus, Kent State students spend their free time surfing the web, browsing social media, streaming TV shows and movies, all while running the risk of their security being breached...

Blackford’s effort on the court makes her a standout freshman

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter January 24, 2020

Freshman forward Nila Blackford is an influential part of Kent State’s women’s basketball team this season.“She’s naturally gifted, starting to come to her own as far as her competitive drive and...

Senior guard Antonio Williams (4) attempts to pass the ball to a teammate. Williams scored 13 points on 4-for-10 shooting, but the Flashes went on to lose 76-69 to Northern Illinois on Jan. 21. 

Flashes drop third in a row against Northern Illinois

Owen MacMillan Assigning editor January 22, 2020

The Kent State men’s basketball team came out strong against Northern Illinois University in its first game back at home after a two loss road trip.The Flashes led 16-6 with just under seven minutes,...

Junior forward Danny Pippen drives against Detroit Mercy. He scored 18 points and tied a team record seven blocks in the 92-57. Dec. 3, 2019.

“There’s a lot of stuff (the coaches) are communicating, and it’s going in one ear and out the other”: Five takeaways from Kent State’s third straight loss

Ian Kreider January 22, 2020

Kent State has struggled to do anything consistently — scoring, defending, rebounding, staying out of foul trouble and a lack of free throws have each marred a 3-0 start in Mid-American Conference play....

MLK Day of Service: Campus Kitchen

Sara Crawford Assigning Editor January 20, 2020

Smells of pumpkin bread batter fill the room as about 25 volunteers stir together multiple loaves of bread in the Campus Kitchen. People pose with bowls, mix and spatulas as their friends take pictures...

(From left to right) Senior sports administration major Angelina Denetriade, senior english major Elizabeth Laubert and senior fashion merchandising major Austin Hoepf make blankets for the MLK Day of Service on Jan. 20. 2020. The blankets were made for those experiencing homelessness.

Students honor Martin Luther King Jr. through volunteering

Sara Crawford Assigning Editor January 20, 2020

While many students jumped at the idea of having the chance to sleep in and do nothing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, some students, faculty and staff took the opportunity to participate in the “day...

Fifth year senior Tim Rooney of Kent State grapples with Missouri's Allan Hart in the 133-lb. match at the M.A.C.C. on Jan. 19, 2020. 

Wrestling drops matches against OU, University of Missouri

Nick Pedone Sports reporter January 20, 2020

It was a tough weekend for Kent State’s young wrestling team as it dropped matches to Ohio University and the University of Missouri.On Friday evening, the Flashes hosted the Bobcats of Ohio University,...

We were able to go with Jared to both Steelers/Browns games this past season. Both games were wild!

OPINION: One Step At A Time: Jared

The past couple of years have shown me to never judge a book by its cover. Friends can make their way into your life and they can help change you for the better. One of my friends that did that is my...

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