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Samantha Karam is a sophomore journalism major. Contact her at skaram3@kent.edu.

Opinion: Students should be more active in voting

Samantha Karam March 16, 2016

This past Tuesday was the day Ohioans submitted their votes for the primary election. After I covered the polls for the Kent Stater’s photo team, I headed to class and, as expected, my fellow students...

Then a redshirt freshman, Kyle Conel wrestles against Jackson Lewis of Central Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. Conel was one of three Kent State wrestlers to earn a victory during the Flashes' loss at Eastern Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.

Five wrestlers to represent Kent State in NCAA Championships

Dan Armelli March 15, 2016

The Kent State wrestling team will have half of its 10 starters wrestling in Madison Square Garden for the Division One NCAA Wrestling Championships.For the 10th time in 11 years the Flashes will be sending...

Senior center Khaliq Spicer fights for position against University of Akron’s sophomore forward Kwan Cheatham at James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, March 4, 2016.

Men’s basketball looks for redemption next season

Zac Sommer March 15, 2016

The Kent State men’s basketball team looked like they were going to have a promising year after the Flashes finished non-conference play 9-4 and started out with a 6-1 record in the Mid-American Conference “I...

Then sophomore pitcher Eric Lauer pitches in a doubleheader against Eastern Michigan University on Sunday, March 29, 2015. The Flashes beat the Eagles 8-6 in the first game.

Baseball to face Pitt in home opener

Zach Harley March 15, 2016

Baseball will return to the Kent State campus tomorrow as the Flashes, currently riding a 10-game win streak, will welcome the University of Pittsburgh for the only time this season.The Flashes have not...

Kent State gymnastics ends season with road loss

Elise Kogelnik March 13, 2016

Coach Brice Biggin said shaky landings cost the Kent State gymnastics team the win Sunday at their final meet of the season.“We swung some really good bar routines,” Biggin said. “But then nearly...

Head coach Danielle O’Banion cheers her team on at the women’s basketball game held in the MAC Center on February 13th, 2016.

University opts to not renew O’Banion’s contract

Eric Pitcher March 13, 2016

Kent State’s director of athletics, Joel Nielsen, said Friday that the Flashes will not be extending the contract of women's basketball head coach Danielle O’ Banion. Kent State finished the 2015-16...

Award-winning documentary “Poverty, Inc.” to be shown on campus

Adrian Leuthauser March 13, 2016

Kent State will host the award-winning documentary, "Poverty, Inc." at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in Oscar Ritchie Hall.Following the screening, filmmaker Mark Weber will be in attendance for a Q&A discussion,...

Integrated studies provides an alternative academic route

Austin Farber March 13, 2016

Providing students with freedoms unlike any other program on campus, the Integrative Studies program at Kent State offers an abundance of class options.This unique 'non-major' degree grants students the...

Candidates on the issues

Candidates on the issues

Kent Stater staff March 9, 2016

MARCO RUBIO:student debt: “I think we should create alternatives to student loans to let employers pay for education and graduates…pay back a percentage of earnings.”immigration: "I am the son and...

Kent State to add women’s lacrosse team

Stephen Means March 9, 2016

Kent State announced during its board of trustees meeting that it will be adding a women's lacrosse team in the near future.According to a press release, "The university has identified 38 teams in driving...

All Cinema Club sheds light on lesser-known films

Benjamin VanHoose March 9, 2016

On Friday nights when most Kent State students on campus are flocking to the KIVA to watch an exciting blockbuster or popular comedy, a select few choose to make their way to Bowman Hall. It's there in...

Students rewarded for staying Off their phones in class

Alexis Amato March 9, 2016

Paying attention in class can be pretty difficult, especially when the whole world of social media is sitting right there in your phone. The urge to tweet, post, and Instagram can be more powerful than...

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