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Mark Buzzy , a junior business management major, crosses the finish line during the first race of the Freedom Run Series on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Buzzy placed first with a time of 18:37.

5K honors former ROTC student killed in Afghanistan

Jessica Barone May 1, 2016

Kent State’s ROTC program hosted its first race of the Freedom Run Series this past Saturday. The White Hot 5K serves as a race to honor and celebrate the life and service of Ashley White-Stumpf, a...

Then a sophomore, infielder Holly Spears catches a ball tossed by former Kent State infielder Michele Duffy in a rundown with a Youngstown State player on April 25, 2017. [FILE]

Flashes sweep Bowling Green, secure top spot in East

Nick Buzzelli May 1, 2016

When junior infielder Maddy Grimm stepped up to bat against Bowling Green State University’s Briana Combs at Meserve Field, the Kent State softball team already had a 2-0 lead over last place team in...

Barnes qualifies for Olympics at Drake and Gina Relays

Samantha Lough April 30, 2016

Senior William Barnes hit the Olympic standard in the 110-meter hurdles while placing at the Drake and Gina Relays.Barnes' time of 13 minutes 41 seconds placed second and set a new school record, previously...

Individuals supporting family members and friends came together to form the Rising Star team in this year's Relay for Life event held at Dix Field House, Saturday and Sunday.

Kent State community raises more than $50,000 at Relay For Life

Austin Farber April 30, 2016

People flocked to the Kent State Field House Friday night and into Saturday morning to support the university's 18-hour Relay for Life, raising $54,431 to help combat cancer.More than 50 teams and 1,800...

Best-selling author holds book discussion at library

Kimberly Laferty April 28, 2016

The University Library hosted a book discussion for Michael Blanding’s "The Map Thief" on Thursday night."The Map Thief" is a non-fiction story and a New York Times best-seller centered around E. Forbes...

Flashes sweep season series against Penn State

Zach Harley April 27, 2016

Kent State won in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday as the Flashes (31-10) completed the season sweep of the Penn State University Nittany Lions (24-18) with a 6-2 victory.It was surprising performance...

Undergraduate Student Government Executive Director Samuel Graska (left) shakes former Executive Director Brian Cannon’s hand (right) at the USG meeting on Thursday, April 27, 2016. Graska took over Cannon’s position for the 2016-2017 academic year.

USG passed resolution opposing House Bill 48

Anthony Calvaruso April 27, 2016

In newly-voted Executive Director Samuel Graska's first Undergraduate Student Government meeting Wednesday, USG passed a resolution in opposition to House Bill 48. In the meeting, USG implemented changes...

Rick Nease color illustration of cigarette-butt-filled ashtray sitting on a no-smoking coaster. The Detroit Free Press 2010

KSU prepares for 2017 smoking ban

Gabrielle Gentile April 27, 2016

When Kent State’s smoking ban goes into effect in July 2017, don’t expect hundreds of smokers to be sent to Conduct Court.The university is counting on promoting health and a culture shift to help...

Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

Opinion: Tensions rise in the GOP primaries

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans April 27, 2016

This past Tuesday, the road to the Republican nomination continued as the Acela primaries were held. Donald Trump won the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The three...

Andrew Ohl is a junior history major and columnist for The Kent Stater. 

Opinion: Breaking the habit of party in-fighting

Andrew Ohl Kent State College Democrats April 27, 2016

It used to be simpler times. Last autumn, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders no longer wanted to hear about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s damn emails. It was a show of party solidarity and moving...

With Rice, university demonstrates to inclusion

Kent Stater Editorial Board April 26, 2016

On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen killed four students Bill Schroeder, Sandy Scheuer, Allison Krause and Jeffrey Miller and wounded nine others at Kent State amid protests of the U.S. invasion...

Top finalists announced for VP search

Karl Schneider April 26, 2016

Candidates began presenting and interviewing for the vice president for Kent State system integration position this week.Three candidates are being considered: Mark Arant, Ronald Williams and Nathan Ritchey.Arant...

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