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Redshirt junior Tyler Bates attempts to pin a player from Central Michigan University during the wrestling match on Feb. 06, 2022. Kent State lost to Central Michigan 32-9.

Wrestlers close out the regular season with a dominant 29-12 win at SIU-E.

Noah Keeney Reporter February 21, 2022

The Kent State wrestling team made easy work of Mid-American Conference opponent Southern Illinois. From the start, the Flashes were able to impose their will and take control.Fifth-year Jake Ferri (22-8)...

Junior midfielder Allison Kortowich makes a move during the Kent State lacrosse team's loss to Duquesne in Kent, Ohio on Sunday, Feb. 20.

Lacrosse blown out in loss to Duquesne after tough second and third quarter

Jacob Shondel Reporter February 21, 2022

Unable to gain any momentum throughout the game, Kent State women’s lacrosse lost to Duquesne 15-4. The Flashes fall to 0-2 to start the season and the Dukes move to 2-1. Despite the loss, coach Brianne...

Golden flashes men's basketball play Ohio University's Bobcats and win 75 to 52 on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. Sophomore point guard Giovanni Santiago shoots for the basket. 

Kent State beats first place Ohio University by 23 points in dominant victory

Jacob Hansen Reporter February 19, 2022

The Kent State men's basketball team won its eighth-straight game in dominating fashion.  Kent State beat first place Ohio University 75-52.The Flashes improve to 17-9 on the year and 12-4 in the Mid-American...

Janice Lessman-Moss, professor in the School of Arts. 

Kent State Celebrates Art Professor’s Legacy with Large Exhibit

Benjamin Weaver Reporter February 17, 2022

More than 20 weavings will be showcased as Kent State celebrates over 35 years of service by national award-winning artist and a professor of textile arts, Janice Lessman-Moss. The exhibition, “Dancing...

Senior Colin McCracken attempts to pin a Cleveland State University wrestler during the meet on Jan. 27, 2022 in Kent, OH. Kent State beat Cleveland State 27-9.

Wrestlers confident heading into regular-season finale

Noah Keeney Reporter February 17, 2022

The Kent State wrestling team is headlined by three of the hottest wrestlers in the Mid-American Conference.The Flashes are led by junior Jake Ferri, senior Colin McCracken and junior Brady Chrisman, and...

The Indonesian team serves up food during the International Cook-off on Feb. 16, 2022.

The International Cook-off returns for first time since 2019

Jesse Khalil Reporter February 17, 2022

Team Indonesia takes first place and the People’s Choice award at the first International Cook-off since 2019.Members Noor Agustina (Captain), Susi Rakhmawati, Oktavuiani Hidayah, Ikhasan Darmawan and...

Student shares hardships navigating campus with temporary disability

Olivia McWain Reporter February 17, 2022

In the aftermath of Winter Storms Izzy and Landon, Kent campus was quite difficult for students to navigate. Parking spots were taken by mounds of snow, walkways were icy and staircases were yet to be...

Senior guard Hannah Young on Wed. Feb. 16, 2022 scored 11 points against Northern Illinois. The final score of the game being 67-43 Kent.

Women’s basketball remains undefeated in February, blows out Northern Illinois at home

Kathryn Rajnicek Reporter February 16, 2022

Kent State’s women’s basketball team (16-7, 8-6 MAC) now sits in fourth place in the Mid-American Conference following a blow out 67-43 win over Northern Illinois University (10-13, 7-8 MAC) in Kent...

Professors navigate class amid snow days

Bronwyn Wain Reporter February 15, 2022

Following the campus closures on Jan. 18, Feb. 4 and Feb. 5 due to severe weather, professors were given the option to hold classes online. Some chose to do so, and some opted to cancel classes completely.  “The...

The Love Lottery participants open the event with a dance routine.

Black United Students supports local community center with annual ‘Love Lottery’

Jenna Bal Reporter February 15, 2022

A bid war for a date with senior criminology and justice studies major Maya Sparks ended with a $162 bid at Black United Students’ (BUS) sixth annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser Monday.Sparks was one...

The dining area provided at The Haven. Feb. 14, 2022

Local homeless shelter expects to serve community after years of delays

Taylor Haydu Reporter February 15, 2022

After seven years of delay because of funding, The Haven of Portage County expects to open its doors soon.“It started in 2015,” said Anne Marie Noble, the executive director. “What we thought was...

President Todd Diacon reaffirms Kent State’s commitment to following health guidelines and creating open dialogue at February’s Faculty Senate meeting.

Graduate program changes approved at Faculty Senate meeting

Wyatt Loy Reporter February 14, 2022

Between shifting academic requirements and upheavals of the Kent Core, academics took the spotlight on Monday’s Faculty Senate meeting. Graduate students will see a couple major program reforms. The...

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