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Opinion: The (changing) age of maturity

Cameron Gorman August 25, 2018

When I started college, at age 18, I felt very grown up. I was ready for the world at large — ready to make decisions that would affect me later on in my life. After all, I was legally allowed to make...

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OPINION: A Roundabout Return: Back to Kent after a year

Scott Rainey August 24, 2018

In the Spring 2017 semester, I was offered a spot in the Columbus Program in State Issues for the next fall. I had already planned on going to Washington, D.C. for the next spring semester, and I decided...

Freshman Kennedy Matty enjoys a game of bubble soccer with friends on Manchester Field on August 22, 2018. 

BlastOff brings organizations and departments to students with new extended hours

McKenna Corson August 23, 2018

Kent State’s BlastOff ceremonies gave students of all grade levels the opportunity to learn about student organizations and university departments for an extra hour and a half more than in previous years.Following...

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Rebuilding Cleveland one fungi at a time

Maria McGinnis July 18, 2018

In today's ever-changing world, it’s crucial to develop new and innovative methods for changing and reconstructing the world around us.The city of Cleveland is littered with abandoned and deteriorated...

Dancing in unison Flash guides and DKS students finish their long day of touring in front of the Student Center jamming out to music on June 20th.

DKS reduces retention for in coming freshman

Kelsie Kline July 10, 2018

Shannon Tate, an academic adviser for the College of Arts and Sciences, retention is explained to why a majority of students drop out by the end of their freshman year.“I think academics does have a...

Male Empowerment Network, intentionally an initiative

Madison Baughman July 10, 2018

The Male Empowerment Network not only acts like family for most of its members, but it also aims to help men of color on campus throughout their college career.The university offers hundreds of different...

Kent State graduate student arrested in underage sex sting

Madison Baughman June 27, 2018

Philip De Oliveira, a Kent State graduate student in the College of Communication and Information studying journalism, was charged with sex offenses following a four-day sting operation in Newburgh Heights.A...

Newest member joins Kent State University Board of Trustees

Michael Damron June 23, 2018

Ohio Gov. John Kasich appointed Rev. Dr. Todd C. Davidson Sr. to the Kent State University Board of Trustees.Davidson, the senior pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Cleveland, will be filling the seat...

Board of Trustees approve motion to finalize Peace and Conflict Studies bachelor degree

Madison Baughman June 23, 2018

For nearly 23 years, Kent State’s Center for applied conflict management was hiding inside of the Department of Political Science. Last August, the center embraced its long-term success and became its...

Former School of Arts building remains closed for the summer. Construction for the new Innovation Hub and Dining center for this location will begin late this year.

Renovations begin for Kent State University’s new Innovation Hub and dining center

Michael Damron June 18, 2018

With Phase 1 of Kent State’s Master Plan underway, the university progresses toward its goal of creating a cutting-edge makerspace on campus.The new Innovation Hub and Dining center will be housed in...

Kent State's TJ Lawson jumps during the 60-meter hurdles, which he finished with a time of 8.36 seconds. Lawson placed fifth in the heptathlon at the 2018 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in College Station, Texas. 

Four Flashes advance to 2018 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Breanna Horn May 27, 2018

Four athletes claimed a spot in the top-15 finishers as the Kent State track and field teams sent 16 student-athletes to the 2018 NCAA East Preliminary in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday looking for a spot...

Junior Joey Murray pitches in the first inning of their MAC tournament matchup against Central Michigan on Thursday.

Kent State baseball survives late rally, advances in MAC Tournament

Simon Hannig May 24, 2018

Kent State starter Joey Murray survived a rocky start to toss 6 1/3 strong innings in the Flashes' 8-7 victory over Central Michigan in their MAC tournament on Thursday at Sprenger Stadium in Avon, Ohio. Murray...

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