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University of Akron President Scott Scarborough gives his report to the UA Faculty Senate during their meeting on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. Later in the meeting the senate voted and affirmed a resolution of no confidence in Scarborough. 

UA’s board considers president’s actions

Olivia Minnier, Angelo Angel February 16, 2016

The University of Akron Faculty Senate’s overwhelming vote of no confidence in President Scott Scarborough’s administration last week have now been a topic of serious discussion in the latest board...

Rick Szalay (left) and Sage Edwards (right) assemble the track for their robot before the practice robotics competition on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016. Teams from Virginia Tech, Akron University and Iowa State gathered in the Schwart’s Center at Kent State to practice for their robotics competition in May.

Kent State Robotics Team successfully hosts first annual NASA practice competition

Jenna Kuczkowski - College of Applied Engineering Reporter Email at [email protected] February 7, 2016

The Kent State Robotics Team hosted its first ever robotic mining practice competition on Saturday, Feb. 6. The practice took place in the old glass lab located in the Michael Schwartz Center.The University...

Senior running back Connor Hundley scores the touchdown for the Akron Zips during the first quarter of the Battle for the Wagon Wheel on Nov. 27, 2015 at InfoCision Stadium. Kent State lost to Akron 20-0.

Flashes season ends after loss in Wagon Wheel Challenge

Stephen Means II November 27, 2015

In its final game of the season, Kent State (3-9, 2-6 Mid-American Conference) fell to rival Akron (7-5, 5-3 MAC). In defeat, the Flashes also lost possession of the Wagon Wheel.As it has been all year, the...

Wrestling rolls in Ohio Duals

Dan Armelli November 15, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team handled every team (and club) in its path Saturday at the Ohio Duals. “I think if everything’s going well individually, a win will take care of itself,” said coach...

Sophomore Challen Geraghty screams after the Flashes score a point against Indiana State University on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.

Volleyball to finish regular season at MAC Center

Jesse Runner November 11, 2015

Kent State’s woman’s volleyball team will host a pair of MAC Conference opponents to close out the regular season this weekend.Entering this week’s action with a season record of 17-9, the Flashes...

Kent State shows optimism despite Akron’s recent cuts

Austin Bennett July 28, 2015

As the state continues to decrease funding for higher education, colleges and universities face difficult decisions to maintain affordability.In May, the University of Akron’s President Scott Scarborough...

University of Akron reduces price on general education courses

April 17, 2015

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Chris Ortiz lays on the court after failing to get the final shot off in time at the quarter-final MAC Tournament game against the University of Akron on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Quicken Loans Arena. The Flashes lost to the Zips 53-51.

Men’s basketball team looks ahead after Zips end KSU’s season

Stephen Means II March 15, 2015

The Kent State men’s basketball team’s season came to an abrupt end last Thursday night as Akron defeated the Flashes 53-51 in quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament.The Flashes finished...

Men’s basketball bounced from MAC tournament by rival Akron

Stephen Means II March 12, 2015

After winning in thrilling fashion over the same team six days prior, Kent State lost its first Mid-American Conference tournament game, a quarterfinal appearance, to the University of Akron, 53-51.Senior...

Kent player, Jimmy Hall, dribbles around a Buffalo player during a game on Saturday Feb. 28, 2015. Kent State lost the game 71-65.

Men’s Basketball pulls out tough road win

Stephen Means II March 3, 2015

Entering the final week of the regular season, the Kent State (20-10, 11-6 MAC) men’s basketball team was in a must-win situation if they wanted to earn a top four seed in the MAC tournament.The Flashes...

Engaged Couple

A diamond and degree: Students get engaged, married at young age

Jamie Brian March 3, 2015

For some students, college is more than a place to prepare for a future career and learn more about themselves. They have found someone to spend the future with and learn about each other in the process. Taylor...

Women’s basketball loses battle for the Wagon Wheel after good fight

Quentin Smith February 1, 2015

Kent State women’s basketball got off to a hot start early on in Saturday’s game against rival Akron, shooting about 45 percent from the field in the first half, and kept the streak going into the...

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