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Kent State partnership with the University of Rwanda brings new opportunities to students

Ashley Caudill, Reporter February 23, 2023

Kent State and the University of Rwanda developed a program in 2018 that has grown rapidly to provide unique opportunities to students. The University of Rwanda is hosting Kent State and the two universities...

The Kent State University Admissions Office Instagram page.

Universities take to social media to combat enrollment declines

Alex Zito, Reporter February 23, 2023

As college enrollment rates across the nation have declined over the past few years, higher education institutions have had to get creative to stop the downward trend. One of the tactics used is to...

Softball bounces back, winning four-straight

Joshua Aponte, Reporter February 23, 2023

After starting the season 0-5, the Kent State softball team went undefeated in its four games over the weekend against Niagara and the University of Maryland, Baltimore Country. The Flashes overall...

Kent State women's basketball team celebrating their 11th home game win against Ohio University February 22, 2023.

Women’s basketball wins 11th home game in 26-point victory

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter February 23, 2023

Dec. 11, 2020, was the last time the Kent State women’s basketball team scored over 80 points against Ohio University. Wednesday night at the M.A.C. Center, KSU defeated OU 82-56. “I was really...

Second annual Live Like Lou 5K aims to raise awareness for ALS

Second annual Live Like Lou 5K aims to raise awareness for ALS

Blake Serrano, Reporter February 22, 2023

Community members and students will be able to participate in the second annual Live Like Lou 5K race/walk on Feb. 25 which raises awareness and funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis disease. The...

FedEx Custom Critical CEO, president showcased at PRSSA Kent’s Black History Month celebration

Anthony Zacharyasz, Reporter February 22, 2023

Ramona Hood, CEO and president of FedEx Custom Critical, shared her myriad of experiences with the company, as well as her insight and advice in the field Tuesday night. “There's a piece of being...

Sarah Esposito, Kent State art professor and alumna.

Kent State professor, alumna Esposito to open first solo show at Kink Contemporary

Danielle Stehle, Reporter February 22, 2023

Adjunct art professor and Kent State alumna Sarah Esposito prepares for her first solo show, “Into the Syncline.” This show involves pieces that were inspired by the natural landscapes of what Esposito...

Men’s basketball surrenders 50 second half points in loss

Jacob Hansen, Sports Editor February 22, 2023

Kent State’s men’s basketball team surrendered 50 second-half points in a 82-70 loss to Ball State Tuesday. Kent State (22-6) moved down second place in the Mid-American Conference at 12-3. Toledo...

Catholics begin holy season of Lent with Ash Wednesday

Alyse Riffer, Reporter February 21, 2023

The observance of Ash Wednesday starts off the holy period of Lent with an intimate mass liturgy in the Catholic church. Senior psychology major Hannah Fender oversees the Catholic Student Association...

Rafael Guedes Bonacin at AAF Most Promising Multicultural Student program in New York City.

International Student selected as AAF’s Most Promising Multicultural Student

Ashley Caudill, Reporter February 21, 2023

The American Advertising Federation selects 50 students across the country to be a part of its Most Promising Multicultural Student program every year. Kent State student Rafael Guedes Bonacin was presented...

Track and field wraps up indoor regular season

Nico Crespo, Reporter February 21, 2023

The Kent State track and field team finished its indoor regular season at the AI Campbell Invitational  in Akron. Freshman Amare Hall took home first place in the men’s long jump (7.25 m). Hall is...

Kyndall Gilbert celebrates with the team as she receives a bar score that ties her with a Cardinals vaulter on Feb. 19, 2023.

Alyssa Guns scores a 9.900 or over in two events

Michael Neenan, Reporter February 20, 2023

Sophomore Alyssa Guns scored at least a 9.900 or over in two events in a loss to Mid-American Conference rival Ball State. The Flashes fell to the Cardinals 195.725 to 196.125. The team moved to...

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