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Kent State quarterback Nick Holley dodges a tackle in the first half of Kent State's matchup against No. 5 Clemson.

Clemson blows out Kent Sate in season opener

Scott Lendak September 2, 2017

The Clemson Tigers played host to the Kent State Golden Flashes in what would be a 56-3 victory for the Tigers. Clemson’s offense couldn’t be stopped out of the gates as they scored three first-quarter...

Clemson players surround Kent State quarterback Nick Holley during the first half of Kent State's matchup against No. 5 Clemson.

Kent State vs. Clemson: Live tracker

Henry Palattella September 2, 2017

Kent State opens their season this afternoon against the Clemson Tigers, defending national champions. The game will serve as a proving ground for the Flashes, who hope to find some momentum to carry into...

Kent State soccer rebounds against St. Bonaventure

Cameron Hoover August 27, 2017

Coach Rob Marinaro’s Kent State women’s soccer team had to respond. The reigning Mid-American Conference champions didn’t see their season get off to the start they had hoped for, dropping the first...

Flashes volleyball loses to New Mexico, bounces back against Omaha in Cyclone Invitational

Scott Lendak August 27, 2017

The Kent State volleyball team traveled to Ames, Iowa, on Friday with hopes of starting the season with a victory against the Iowa State Cyclones.The Flashes stumbled in their first set and never recovered,...

Kent State University President Beverly Warren and Kent State alumnus and current New England Patriots player Julian Edelman get ready to start the Kent State Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. Edelman returned to his alma mater to take part in the Homecoming parade as Grand Marshal. 

Former Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman tears ACL, out for year

Henry Palattella August 27, 2017

Julian Edelman, New England Patriots wide receiver and former Kent State quarterback, suffered a non-contact leg injury during New England's preseason game against the Detroit Lions Friday, which resulted...

The School of Nursing graduating students walk to their seats at the 2016 Summer Commencement in the MAC Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Kent State summer commencement set for Aug. 19

Jenna Kuczkowski August 18, 2017

Kent State’s 2017 summer commencement ceremonies will take place Saturday Aug. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).The university will confer 1,422 degrees which include...

Kent State field hockey looks to win fourth straight MAC title

Henry Palattella August 11, 2017

When Kent State Field Hockey opens Mid-American Conference play on September 15 at Appalachian State, the Flashes will look to build on their record-breaking 2016 campaign in which they won a program record...

Individuals enjoying dinner at Bricco in Kent on April 6, 2017.

Taking a bite out of Kent’s food culture

Matt Poe August 8, 2017

Let’s be honest: you’re going to gain some weight in college. Take it from someone who can relate. But you can optimize your packing of pounds by chowing down on some of the great food that Kent State...

The Kent State Men's Basketball team holds the the MAC Championship trophy after beating Akron 70-65 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Friday, March 11, 2017. Kent State punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

Men’s basketball releases 2017-18 non-conference schedule

Cameron Hoover July 30, 2017

The defending Mid-American Conference Tournament champion Kent State Flashes men’s basketball team released its non-conference schedule for the 2017-18 season. Four of the opponents are Division I schools...

Tinder Couple

Tinder sends two Kent State students to Hawaii for their first date

Ray Padilla July 13, 2017

Two Kent State students pack their bags as Tinder sends them to the island of Maui, Hawaii.Josh Avsec, a senior zoology major, and Michelle Arendas, a junior communication studies major, met on Tinder...

student car crash

Friends grieve after deaths of four Kent State students

Since May, four Kent State students died. Dean of Students Lamar Hylton held a press conference June 16 to explain the resources available at Kent State, such as grief counseling, and told community members...

The Stockdale family's house in the 9100 block of Dolphin St. SW in Stark County's Bethlehem Township.

Kent State business student killed in Canton-area double homicide, attempted suicide

KentWired Staff June 16, 2017

James W. Stockdale, 21, a Kent State business administration student, was killed in what police said is a double homicide and attempted suicide involving members of his family's band, known for its bluegrass...

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