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Sophomore Rachel Stypinski performs her balance beam routine in the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016.

Senior gymnasts honored in win over Cornell

Elise Kogelnik March 6, 2016

The coaches of the Kent State University gymnastics team asked the seniors if they had anything to say after Sunday’s meet and Nicolle Eastman could only think of two simple words: ‘Thank you.’“The...

A drag queen preforms at Green with envy, a drag show put on by the Delta Lamda Phi fraternity. The show was held in the KIVA to raise money for the LGBTQ community scholarships. March 2 2015.

Delta Lambda Phi to host Green with Envy

Angelo Angel March 6, 2016

Kent State’s Delta Lambda Phi will host its annual “Green with Envy” drag show on Tuesday in the Kiva.The event consists of a drag show where attendees can donate to their favorite performers who...

Senior interior design major Wadha Almatar helps 6th grader Danyelle hammer a nail into a piece of wood Saturday, March 5, 2016.

Young students building more than just model houses

Jenna Kuczkowski March 6, 2016

Kent State's construction management program welcomed the organization Boys Hope Girls Hope to campus Saturday morning in the Aeronautics and Technology Building. The outreach event was designed to help...

Fifth-year starter Mike DePalma grapples for position in the clinch against Justin Oliver of Central Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

MAC Wrestling Tournament day one: DePalma makes finals, Miller injured

Dan Armelli March 5, 2016

It was the thrill of victory and the agony of medical default Saturday for the Kent State wrestling team. Fifth-year senior Mike DePalma needed a one-point escape to send his semifinals match with...

Spectators fill the stands of the M.A.C. Center at the Flip for the Cure gymnastics meet on Friday, March 4, 2016 

Gymnastics earns regular season title

Elise Kogelnik March 4, 2016

Kent State sophomore Rachel Stypinski rang the victory bell Friday night signifying an undefeated season for the university's gymnastics team in the Mid-American Conference.The Flashes endured a few falls...

Redshirt junior forward Jimmy Hall dunks during the first half against Akron at James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, March 4, 2016. The Flashes lost 60-74.

Men’s basketball ends season with loss

Zac Sommer March 4, 2016

The Kent State University men’s basketball regular season came to an end as the Flashes (19-12.10-8 Mid-American Conference) dropped their final road game 74-60 to the University of Akron (24-7, 13-5...

Judge Bob Berger listens to the prosecutor and defense during Friday morning's hearing for one of the suspects of the Ryan Place homicide.

Suspect involved in homicide to be tried as adult

Karl Schneider March 4, 2016

The Portage County Juvenile court system decided Friday morning that a suspect involved in the Feb. 7 homicide of Kent State freshman Nicholas Massa at Ryan Place apartments should be tried as an adult.Judge...

Theatre director does more outside of Kent State

Jack Kopanski March 4, 2016

Terri Kent, director of the recent “Thoroughly Modern Millie,"and head of the musical theatre program at Kent State, has not dedicated her passion to theater for the past 25 years at the university,...

Two School of Art professors featured in Akron Art Museum exhibit

Holly Disch March 4, 2016

The NEO Geo exhibition, organized by the Akron Art Museum, is currently showcasing pieces by artists from the surrounding region until April 24, including work from two Kent State professors.Since November...

Sophomore forward Jordan Korinek shoots a 2 point shot against the University of Toledo. Saturday February 6, 2016. Kent lost 64-67.

Women’s basketball snap four-game skid against Miami (OH)

Eric Pitcher March 2, 2016

Kent State (6-21, 3-14 Mid-American Conference) sent their seniors out on a high note as they beat the visiting Miami Redhawks (9-19, 3-14 MAC), 59-53, snapped a four game losing streak while Miami dropped...

Dylan Webb is a teaching English as a second language major. Contact him at dwebb13@kent.edu.

The beginning of the movement: My experience with the USAS

Dylan Webb March 2, 2016

This weekend I embarked with the Kent State chapter of USAS (United Students Against Sweatshops) to Pittsburgh for the 2016 United Students Against Sweatshops National Conference. In a small amount of...

Photo courtesy of Kent State University.

Assistant dean of graduate studies takes position at new school

Andrew Keiper March 1, 2016

The assistant dean of the Division of Graduate Studies at Kent State for the past six years, Kate McAnulty, had her last day on Monday, as she leaves the university to hold a role at California Institute...

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