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The Kent State soccer team celebrates after then-junior Alisa Arthur scores the first goal of the game against CMU on Oct. 8, 2023. The Golden Flashes went on to win the game 3-1.

Soccer using new talent with veteran leadership to start new season

Brittany Lucia, Reporter August 26, 2024

Following last season’s loss in the Mid-American Conference championship game to Ohio University, the Kent State soccer team is ready to claim the title themselves, which would be the second time under...

Kent State then-freshman quarterback Devin Kargman throws the ball as the Akron defense closes in at Dix Stadium Oct. 22.

Passing the torch: Football announces new play caller ahead of season

John Hilber, Sports Editor August 20, 2024

Ending a long-awaited quarterback battle, junior Devin Kargman will open up this season leading the offense, and he will look for success after last season's 1-11 campaign. The announcement was first...

State Champs, a new coffee shop on Franklin Street, masks the internal design at 427 Franklin Street, at the corner of Franklin and Summit.  State Champs is set to open later in March.

New Kent coffee shop set to open uniting coffee and sports

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter March 7, 2024

A place to sip on a cup of Joe while watching one’s favorite sports team will become reality this March as State Champs will provide coffee and sports for patrons.  State Champs co-owners Cassy Kopp...

These athletes suffered life-changing injuries. Then, they turned to psychedelics

These athletes suffered life-changing injuries. Then, they turned to psychedelics

Amy Woodyatt, CNN February 19, 2024

CNN- Daniel Carcillo wanted two things in life: to play hockey and to be a father. The Canadian started ice skating aged three and got his start in professional ice hockey as soon as he graduated high...

Love made them sports fans

Love made them sports fans

Jacob Hansen, Sports Editor February 9, 2023

Adam Nowicki, accessibility specialist with Student Accessibility Services Growing up, Nowicki was not interested in sports. “I was more interested in video games, TV, movies, and other stuff,”...

A few veteran and underclassmen wrestlers shine in second meet of season

John Hilber, Reporter November 14, 2022

Kent State’s wrestling team sent 15 men to its Saturday invitational – and only four placed in the top six of their bracket. Eight wrestlers did not win a match and three won only one match. “Some...

East vs. West: MAC’s top-rushing teams face off with versatile lineups

Jacob Hansen, Reporter October 14, 2022

Kent State football’s two nationally-ranked receivers will face Toledo’s top passing defense Saturday. KSU’s redshirt junior wide receiver Dante Cephas is sixth in the nation in receiving yards...

Spring sports roundup & fall sports preview

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor September 1, 2022

Students left campus for a summer of sun and fun, but Kent State sports teams did not take a break. Track and field make it to NCAAs For the fourth time in her collegiate career, senior...

Kent State redshirt senior Andrea Scali pitches during the first game of the doubleheader on April 30, 2022.

Softball out-hits Buffalo but falls in two-game series Tuesday 

Isabella Schreck, Reporter May 6, 2022

The Kent State softball team totaled three more hits than the competition in its series at Buffalo Tuesday. But the Flashes could not manage to score in either of their two games against the Bulls,...

Kent State sophomore Kyle Jackson slides to third base.

Baseball loses third straight game in non-conference game against Ohio State

Jacob Hansen, Reporter May 6, 2022

Kent State’s baseball team fell in a close game to a struggling Ohio State in a midweek showdown. KSU falls to 17-23 on the year and are 12-14 in the Mid-American Conference. Kent State is currently...

Kent State junior Julia Mazanec throws the ball back to the pitcher on April 30, 2022.

Softball falls to Western Michigan despite strong pitching performances

Isabella Schreck, Reporter May 3, 2022

All three games in the Kent State softball team’s weekend series against Western Michigan came down to pitching performance. “We were evenly matched,” coach Eric Oakley said. “It was just two...

Kent State sophomore Kyle Jackson swings for the ball.

Baseball splits series with Akron despite dominating the first two games

Jacob Hansen, Reporter May 3, 2022

Kent State's baseball team outscored rival Akron 29-4 in the first two games of the series. But KSU blew its lead after an aggressive comeback to drop game three and lost the final game to only manage...

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