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Pell Grant changes aim to help students graduate on time

Daniel Hale February 3, 2016

President Barack Obama proposed some changes to the Federal Pell Grant to help students complete their degrees in a more timely fashion.  The proposal, called the Pell for Accelerated Completion, would...

DaRohn Scott of Central Michigan University scores a layup against Kent State on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 at McGuirk Arena.

Basketball falls to CMU

Zac Sommer February 2, 2016

Another tough road loss for the Kent State men’s basketball team (15-7, 6-3 Mid-American Conference) as the Flashes lost 88-61 to Central Michigan University (13-9, 6-3 MAC) Tuesday night.“We have...

Members of the Kent State wrestling team run drills during practice in the M.A.C. Annex on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. The team will take on Northern Illinois University on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016.

Wrestling coming off productive bye week

Dan Armelli February 2, 2016

The Kent State wrestling team took some time off last week while also focusing on areas that they normally wouldn’t be able to.“The one thing that’s different is you don’t have to worry about your...

Junior criminology and justice studies major Ryan Lewand stands in the Student Center on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. Lewland was a petty officer, second class in the Navy and he served a total of two years in Bahrain.

Group launched GoFundME for veterans lounge

Samantha Meisenburg February 2, 2016

The president of the Kent State Veterans Club has started a GoFundMe campaign to build an accessible veterans lounge on campus.“We need a place on campus to hold meetings, plan events and give veterans...

Matt Poe

Opinion: Cam Newton criticism mostly generational, not racial

Matt Poe February 2, 2016

Old-school and new-school clash on all sorts of issues. Whether it’s movies, music or art, the old and the new tend to disagree on how something was and how something is. Sports certainly fall under...

Kent community volunteers as Big Sibs

Austin Farber February 2, 2016

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of America program in Ravenna has too many kids to pair with adult mentors.Mentors provide a much needed service to children, especially youngsters who are dealing with adversity.Kent...

Center for Student Involvement to host organization fair

Erin Zaranec February 2, 2016

The Center for Student Involvement is hosting a Student Organization Fair on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Students can learn about how to get involved on campus by visiting informational...

Kent State senior guard Xavier Pollard fights with Youngstown defenders for the loose ball during the Kent State vs Youngstown game on Nov. 14, 2015. The Golden Flashes won 79-70 to take their home opener.

Pollard out, Walker questionable

Zac Sommer February 2, 2016

According to Athletic Assistant Sports Information Director Jay Fiorello, Kent State men's basketball senior guard Xavier Pollard is out six weeks after fracturing his foot Friday against Ohio University.Pollard...

Students stand around the bonfire held in Manchester Field after the official announcement of Kent State's rebranding on Monday Feb. 1, 2016.

New branding draws student support

Sierra Allen February 2, 2016

Kent State students attended the unveiling of #UndeniablyKSU, the university’s new brand on Monday.A live band opened the celebrations before guest speakers from the faculty explained how Kent State...

President Beverly Warren speaks to a large crowd at the university rebranding event in the Kent Student Center Ballroom on Monday, Feb. 1, 2015. The event unveiled Kent State’s new brand “Undeniably Kent State”.

Warren unveils “Undeniably Kent State” campaign

Zachary Ezzone February 1, 2016

President Beverly Warren introduced Kent State’s new branding campaign to the the university at an event on Monday night.Banners with the slogans “The future should prepare for you” and “Breaking...

Message from the Provost

New Kent State Stark Dean announced

Alyssa Schmitt February 1, 2016

Kent State University at Stark selected Denise Seachrist as the permanent dean of the regional campus beginning Feb. 1. "Kent State University at Stark is very vibrant and exciting place, and I am extremely...

Current junior Skyelee Lamano during her floor routine at a home meet against Central Michigan State. The Flashes lost the meet 195.325 to 196.400. Feb. 15, 2015.

Gymnastics edges Western Michigan on the road

Elise Kogelnik January 31, 2016

Kent State's gymnastics team (2-1, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) found victory in Kalamazoo on Sunday against Western Michigan University, bringing them one step closer to consistency both home and away....

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