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Title IX requires university to investigate sexual assault claims

Emily Mills February 10, 2016

Former Kent State softball player Lauren Kesterson alleges in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the university and her former softball coach violated her Title IX rights.The suit, filed in U.S. District Court,...

Vigil held for Nick Massa at Kent State's Manchester FIeld on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016.

Students, family gather to mourn loss of Kent student

Taylor Kerns February 9, 2016

Embraces were shared and encouraging words were exchanged Tuesday night as a large crowd gathered in Manchester Field to remember Nicholas Massa, the 18-year-old freshman who was shot and killed Sunday.Sobs...

Flashes start strong with 4th straight championship

Eric Conway February 9, 2016

Kent State’s women’s golfers pushed through rough weather conditions and ended their day with a win at Match Play. The team slipped past Northern Illinois University 3-2 in the semifinals and defeated...

The Kent State wrestling team jogs at the start of practice in the M.A.C. Annex on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. The Flashes will take on Central Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016.

Tough decisions to be made as wrestling winds down its season

Dan Armelli February 9, 2016

With the help of a seven-match winning streak, the Kent State wrestling team is ahead of where it was last year after a 4-4 Mid-American Conference record. This year they’ve bounced back with a 6-1...

Former Kent State softball coach Karen Linder

Former Kent State softball player files lawsuit against university for alleged rape cover-up

Former Kent State softball player Lauren Kesterson filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Kent State and former softball coach Karen Linder, alleging Kesterson was raped by Linder’s son, a then-varsity baseball...

Sophomore Kent robotics team member Sarah Rosenbaum adds some final touches to her team’s robot before the practice competition on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016. The team competed against Virginia Tech, Akron University and Iowa State in a practice round before the final competition in May.

Kent State Robotics Team successfully hosts first annual NASA practice competition.

Jenna Kuczkowski February 9, 2016

The Kent State Robotics Team hosted its first ever robotic mining practice competition on Saturday, Feb. 6. The practice took place in the old glass lab located in the Michael Schwartz Center.The University...

Our View: Superbowl ad reflects ambitious campaign

February 7, 2016

Following President Beverly Warren’s initial ideas for rebranding 18 months ago, Kent State officially launched its new branding campaign with an anthem video last Monday. The $2.3 million campaign...

Sophomore Ali Marrero celebrates with her Kent State gymnastics teammates after her performance on the bars. The Flashes took second place at the tri-meet with George Washington and Northern Illinois University on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

Gymnastics team remains undefeated in the MAC, but falls overall

Elise Kogelnik February 7, 2016

The Kent State gymnastics team took first in three events at Sunday's meet, but coach Brice Biggin said two mistakes on the floor exercise cost them the win. George Washington University edged the Flashes...

Police and investigators on the scene at Ryan Place Apartment complex on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. The police were called around 4:15 p.m. when shots were reported.

Police investigating shooting at Ryan Place apartments

Karl Schneider February 7, 2016

The Kent Police Department responded to a shooting at 1632 E. Main St. Apt. 303 in Ryan Place Apartments around 4:15 p.m. Sunday night.Captain Jim Prusha confirmed one person was shot and died at the scene...

Lauren Innovations partners with Kent State Tuscarawas to create The Safety App Challenge

Alyssa Ronyak February 7, 2016

The Safety App Challenge was a competition between juniors and seniors of Tuscarawas High School and Kent State Tuscarawas campus students. The challenge was designed for students to come up with their...

Kent State gymnastics takes second place at tri-meet

Elise Kogelnik February 7, 2016

Kent State (3-2, 2-0 Mid-American Conference) earned their highest score of the season at today’s meet, but George Washington University took first by less than half a point.Kent State earned a total...

Lucas Misera

Opinion: Why I don’t want free tuition

Lucas Misera February 7, 2016

Bernie Sanders is gathering momentum heading into the New Hampshire primary; the Vermont senator is officially a legitimate threat to Hillary Clinton’s campaign.The animated Sanders has attracted a plethora...

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