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Kent State defensive specialist Sam Jones passes during a game against Charleston.

Volleyball ends losing streak at Golden Grizzlies Invitational

Taylor Sforzo September 17, 2017

Kent State volleyball went 1-2 this weekend at the Golden Grizzlies Invitational in Rochester, Michigan. Kent State (2-9) was defeated in straight sets, 3-0 (21-25, 17-25, 10-25), to start off the weekend...

Zach Morris sprints the last few feet to cross the finish line and conclude his “voyage around the world,” achieving third place with a time of 18:01.

Run the World 5K raises over $10,000

McKenna Corson September 11, 2017

The third annual Run the World 5K brought students, faculty, staff and community members together on Risman Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 9, to fundraise for study abroad scholarships. The race raised enough...

The front foyer of the newly renovated Integrated Sciences Building on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017.

Dust settles as construction of Integrated Sciences Building comes to a close

Logan Lutton September 11, 2017

The grand opening ceremony for the Integrated Sciences Building will take place on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, making it a functional part of the Kent State campus after over four years of production.The opening...

Kent State opposite Amy Kober goes up for the block against Charleston on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.

Volleyball falls short at Golden Flashes Classic

Taylor Sforzo September 10, 2017

Kent State (1-7) struggled again this weekend, as they were swept in both matches they played at the Golden Flashes Classic.“I think it just pretty much comes down to people having to take their roles...

Senior Mackenzie Lesnick attempts to score a goal in game against Dayton on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at Dix Stadium. Kent State won 1-0.

Solid defense pushes women’s soccer to Senior Day win

Cameron Hoover September 10, 2017

As game time approached, there was a sense growing around Dix Stadium of excitement and joy as Senior Day kicked off.The public address announcer echoed through the stadium commemorating each of the team’s...

Kent State safety Manny Lawrence-Burke tackles Howard running back Anthony Philyaw.

Kent State outlasts Howard in home opener

Scott Lendak September 9, 2017

The Kent State football team hosted the Howard Bison for the Flashes’ home opener at Dix Stadium.On the first possession of the game, Kent forced a three-and-out and received starting field possession...

Kent State cornerback Jamal Parker watches a play in the second half of the Kent State vs. Clemson game.

Flashes play host to Howard in home opener

Scott Lendak September 7, 2017

Before the season, Howard may have been an afterthought to a lot of Kent State football fans.As the Flashes head into week two, however, they realize the challenge ahead of them. “One thing that jumps...

Tyler Heintz, right, died after a morning workout with the Kent State football team June 13. Heat was likely a factor in the death, according to the Portage County coroner.

Fired strength coach lacked proper certification; job application says otherwise

Henry Palattella September 6, 2017

Ross Bowsher, the former Kent State football strength and conditioning coach supervising the June 13 practice where football player Tyler Heintz died, said on his job application in 2015 he was nationally...

Teresa Crum, a sophomore criminology and justice studies major, stands in the lounge on her floor, which is serving as her temporary dorm room.

Transitional housing brings mixed emotions to students

Abbey Jones September 5, 2017

One of the first memories of freshman year for students is packing up their van, making the drive to campus and moving things to their dorm room.However, instead of an actual room, some students are placed...

Natalie Frank, a senior art education major, smokes a cigarette off campus Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. Kent State banned smoking and tobacco use July 1.

Students push back on tobacco-free campus policy

September 4, 2017

Story by: Cameron GormanNatalie Frank remembers the first time she felt the effects of a cigarette.“I lit it right before I got on my bike, and I was like riding it and, just like, this like tingly,...

Clemson running back Travis Etienne speeds past defenders and into the referee during the second half.

Full recap: Flashes outmatched by Tigers in opener

Scott Lendak September 2, 2017

The Kent State Flashes waited on the field with linked arms in preparation for the Clemson Tigers to run down The Hill.An overwhelming energy from the Clemson crowd took over the game before it even began.The...

Clemson's Darlin Rencher takes drives through the line for a short gain in the second half.

Clemson’s offense racks up 665 total yards, beats Kent State

Cameron Hoover September 2, 2017

If there were ever a formula for a potential upset, the game Saturday between Kent State and Clemson may have been it.Clemson, ranked fifth in the nation coming off of a national championship season with...

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