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Winter Weather

Surviving the sub-zero: Tips for winter on campus

Chloe Forbes January 23, 2018

Fighting against wicked winds and bitter cold temperatures can be a challenge, but the Kent State campus is no stranger to bitter winters.It is important to be prepared when a winter storm is on the horizon,...

157 Lounge on S. Water Street in downtown Kent on Oct. 18, 2017.

157 Lounge bar co-owner files lawsuit against Kent State

Brandon Bounds January 19, 2018

A downtown Kent bar owner filed a complaint Dec. 15 in the Ohio Court of Claims against Kent State and one of its student-run magazines, Fusion.Matthew Guska, one of the co-owners of 157 Lounge on S. Water...

Sean Lewis, 31, speaks at the podium after being introduced as Kent State's 22nd head football coach in program history Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Lewis signed a five-year, $2.3 million contract with the university.

Sean Lewis’ contract worth $2.3 million over five years

Ben Orner December 24, 2017

When Kent State introduced new head football coach Sean Lewis Thursday, the ink was barely dry on his contract.The 22nd head coach in the program’s history signed a five-year, $2.3 million deal with...

Kent State linebacker James Alexander (left) and safety Erik Simpson attempt to push Bowling Green wide receiver Calvin Clater out of bounds Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017.

Reports: Kent State names former Syracuse offensive coordinator Sean Lewis new head coach

Henry Palattella December 18, 2017

After 26 days, it looks as if Kent State football has finally found their coach.Multiple outlets reported Monday the Flashes have hired Syracuse co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Sean Lewis...

Board of Trustees ponders future of international student enrollment

Tierra Thomas December 13, 2017

Although finding solutions for declining international enrollment did not initially appear on their list of topics, the Kent State Board of Trustees made time to discuss it anyway.“We keep going for...

Kent State trustees pass tuition guarantee plan

Nicholas Hunter December 13, 2017

The Kent State Board of Trustees approved a plan Wednesday to guarantee tuition, mandatory fees and room and board — including meal plan —  rates for incoming students during their first four years...

Kent State senior guard Alexa Golden is fouled on a drive to the basket against Detroit Mercy Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The Flashes won the game, 82-74. [FILE]

Women’s basketball loses despite strong defensive performance

Scott Lendak December 10, 2017

Coming into Saturday's matchup against the Kent State women's basketball team, Michigan senior guard Katelynn Flaherty was the sixth best scorer in the country, averaging just over 23 points per game. Kent...

Kent State senior guard Naddiyah Cross drives to the basket against Detroit Mercy Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Wright State takes advantage of big first quarter in win over Flashes

Scott Lendak December 7, 2017

The Flashes had early success getting the ball into senior forward Jordan Korinek's hands. The only problem was Wright State had no trouble offensively either. Kent State surrendered 26 points in the...

Shake the Plug to host anti-violence concert; show will commemorate late student

Tierra Thomas December 7, 2017

Artist Shake the Plug will host the first “Final Days” anti-violence concert at Kent State Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in Oscar Ritchie Hall to spread awareness about domestic abuse.The show will be...

Devin Moore (left) and DeMarcus Jordan. 

Students, friends remember ‘always smiling’ Devin Moore for kind spirit, devotion to fraternity

Cameron Gorman December 7, 2017

To those who knew him, Devin Moore was someone who loved laughing, his hair and his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., where he won "Man of the Year." He was also someone whose impact has become...

High price tag on fashion program holds students back

Ella Abbott December 7, 2017

Fashion students pursuing a bachelor's degree of fine arts in fashion design may often find themselves breaking the bank just to afford necessary materials for their classes. The College Board estimates...

Jenna Evan (right), a junior early childhood education major, and Jaime Sammons, a sophomore integrated langauge arts major, pose for a picture before Kent State’s Homecoming football game Oct. 14.

A look into transfer students’ experiences

Devon Recktenwald December 7, 2017

Finding the right university can be difficult.While some students fall in love with a school seconds after stepping onto campus, others require time, information and numerous tours to make a decision....

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