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The Kent State soccer team utilized a strong defensive effort to shut out and defeat Ball State 1-0 Sunday to mark the t...
09/23/2025

The Kent State soccer team utilized a strong defensive effort to shut out and defeat Ball State 1-0 Sunday to mark the team’s first Mid-American Conference victory.

This was KSU’s first win after four games of losses or ties. The win moves the Flashes to 3-3-3 (1-1) on the season. It positions the team in a seventh-place tie in the MAC. The Cardinals fell to 4-3-2 (1-1-1) on the season.

“We just gave them different ideas to create offensively,” coach Rob Marinaro said. “We sped up the possession and kept them unbalanced.”

Read more here https://kentstater.com/132109/sports/soccer-bounces-back-to-end-road-trip-on-high-note/

📰 Emily Bezjak
📸 Lillian Glaze

The Kent State soccer team utilized a strong defensive effort to shut out and defeat Ball State 1-0 Sunday to mark the team’s first Mid-American Conference victory. This was KSU’s first win after four games of losses or ties. The win moves the Flashes to 3-3-3 (1-1) on the season. It positions t...

In the current age of cinema, most films are either cash grabs or films that lack any meaningful message. However, this ...
09/23/2025

In the current age of cinema, most films are either cash grabs or films that lack any meaningful message. However, this year’s lineup of films has proven that studios have listened to audiences and are now delivering films with meaningful messages again.

But what films that came out this year, how impactful and meaningful are the messages?

Read more here https://kentstater.com/132064/opinion/cinema-is-back-to-having-films-with-meaning/

📰 Peter Caram
🎨 Clare Rodgers

In the current age of cinema, most films are either cash grabs or films that lack any meaningful message. However, this year’s lineup of films has proven that studios have listened to audiences and are now delivering films with meaningful messages again. But what films that came out this year, how...

After four years in college, seniors have developed a well-rounded experience with college culture, academics and managi...
09/23/2025

After four years in college, seniors have developed a well-rounded experience with college culture, academics and managing their time, and their advice can be beneficial to college freshmen and new students.

Sydney White began her journey at Kent State University in 2022. Her hometown is three hours away in Dayton. When White first came to college, she experienced challenges, including being away from home, learning how college worked and socializing with others.

“It was a different world for me when I first came to college. I was nervous walking around campus.”

Read more here https://kentstater.com/132032/lifestyle/seniors-look-back-at-the-past-four-years-with-advice-for-freshmen/

📰 Joi Sims
🎨 Clare Rodgers

After four years in college, seniors have developed a well-rounded experience with college culture, academics and managing their time, and their advice can be beneficial to college freshmen and new students. Sydney White, senior interior design major Sydney White began her journey at Kent State Univ...

On Sept. 21, the Whimsigoth Night Market, owned by Stevie Riffle, and the Mystic Fairy Market, owned by Natasha Kardos, ...
09/23/2025

On Sept. 21, the Whimsigoth Night Market, owned by Stevie Riffle, and the Mystic Fairy Market, owned by Natasha Kardos, came together to host the Mabon Markets in Kent’s Acorn Alley.

The first Mabon Market was held in Cleveland on Sept. 20, and was a night market, whereas the second Mabon Market was held as a day market.

Riffle is the owner of the Whimsigoth Night Market and one of the co-hosts of the event. The Whimsigoth Night Market is held on the third Saturday of each month, typically at Poplife in Cleveland in the Waterloo Arts District.

Read more here https://kentstater.com/132112/news/city/mabon-market-brings-whimsy-to-kents-acorn-alley/

📰 Ava Drozd
📸 Jasmine Williams

On Sept. 21, the Whimsigoth Night Market, owned by Stevie Riffle, and the Mystic Fairy Market, owned by Natasha Kardos, came together to host the Mabon Markets in Kent’s Acorn Alley. The first Mabon Market was held in Cleveland on Sept. 20, and was a night market, whereas the second Mabon Market w...

It’s no easy task to walk into Doak S. Campbell Stadium and walk away unscathed and victorious, even for a Power 4 team....
09/23/2025

It’s no easy task to walk into Doak S. Campbell Stadium and walk away unscathed and victorious, even for a Power 4 team. The Kent State football team learned this the hard way on Saturday, losing 66-10.

The Flashes moved to 1-3 (0-1) on the season, with Florida State remaining undefeated at 3-0 (0-0).

Florida State did its job as the world expected, dominating all facets of the game whilst putting on an offensive clinic. The Seminoles’ largest lead of the day ended up being the final score, a difference of 56 points, which came on a 37-yard rushing touchdown from sophomore running back Samuel Singleton Jr.

Read more here https://kentstater.com/132072/sports/football-leveled-in-tallahassee-by-no-8-seminoles/

📰 Gage Wellman
📸 Lillian Glaze

It’s no easy task to walk into Doak S. Campbell Stadium and walk away unscathed and victorious, even for a Power 4 team. The Kent State football team learned this the hard way on Saturday, losing 66-10. The Flashes moved to 1-3 (0-1) on the season, with Florida State remaining undefeated at 3-0 (0...

To wrap up non-conference play, the Kent State volleyball team split a pair of games against Cleveland State Thursday an...
09/22/2025

To wrap up non-conference play, the Kent State volleyball team split a pair of games against Cleveland State Thursday and Youngstown State Friday.

Thursday against Cleveland State:

Despite getting swept against the Vikings, senior outside hitter Mackenzie McGuire continued to shine.

She had 15 kills during the match and added 13 digs for a double-double. It was her third of the season. Junior setter Christina Vigil also impressed with 35 assists and 12 digs for a double-double of her own.

Read more here https://kentstater.com/132044/sports/volleyball-splits-against-northeast-ohio-opponents/

📰 Stone O’Bryant
📸 Abigail Kress

To wrap up non-conference play, the Kent State volleyball team split a pair of games against Cleveland State Thursday and Youngstown State Friday. Thursday against Cleveland State Despite getting swept against the Vikings, senior outside hitter Mackenzie McGuire continued to shine. She had 15 kills....

Rotten Peaches Studios commemorated its second year of business with an event that contained live music, local vendors a...
09/22/2025

Rotten Peaches Studios commemorated its second year of business with an event that contained live music, local vendors and food trucks Sept. 13, 2025.

Rotten Peaches is a local female-owned small business created by tattoo artists Erin Haines and Allyson Blessing and is located in the University Plaza.

“Well, me and Allyson, the owners of the shop, were working at a tattoo studio previously and kind of had a different way that we felt like running it, so we just went into business together and took some of those ideas we had to life,” Haines said.

Read more here https://kentstater.com/131966/news/city/rotten-peaches-studios-celebrates-its-second-anniversary/

📰 Ava Dunn
🎨 Emily Riebe

Rotten Peaches Studios commemorated its second year of business with an event that contained live music, local vendors and food trucks Sept. 13, 2025. Rotten Peaches is a local female-owned small business created by tattoo artists Erin Haines and Allyson Blessing and is located in the University Pla...

More than 250 people filled the Hudson Green for a community rally organized by Jewish and Christian congregations, reje...
09/22/2025

More than 250 people filled the Hudson Green for a community rally organized by Jewish and Christian congregations, rejecting antisemitism and pledging solidarity, days after a confrontation by N**i protestors.

Rabbi Michael Ross of Temple Beth Shalom in Hudson, who helped organize the interfaith vigil, said the rapid response was crucial.

“After the first round of neo-N**i protests, we wanted to respond to this hate with a show of love and compassion,” Ross said. “We organized on Facebook within a couple days as well, and we had well over 250 people there.”

Read more here https://kentstater.com/132016/news/city/hudson-community-rallies-against-antisemitism/

📰 Savannah Carroll
📸 Sara House

More than 250 people filled the Hudson Green for a community rally organized by Jewish and Christian congregations, rejecting antisemitism and pledging solidarity, days after a confrontation by N**i protestors. Rabbi Michael Ross of Temple Beth Shalom in Hudson, who helped organize the interfaith vi...

On the quiet Saturday morning of Sept. 20, community members gathered at the Kent United Church of Christ for the “Celeb...
09/22/2025

On the quiet Saturday morning of Sept. 20, community members gathered at the Kent United Church of Christ for the “Celebrate Recovery! Walk & Poetry Reading,” now in its second year, honoring the strength found in healing through walking, connection and poetry.

Hosted by the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County, the event offered a mix of resources, creativity and community connection for those impacted by mental health and addiction recovery.

“This is about perseverance and support,” said Gina Dufour, project coordinator for the Mental Health & Recovery Board and lead organizer of the event. “You can go through recovery alone if you have the willpower, but it’s so much more meaningful when people support you in that journey.”

Read more here https://kentstater.com/132040/news/city/community-gathers-for-walk-poetry-reading-to-celebrate-recovery/

📰 Alexis Hood

On the quiet Saturday morning of Sept. 20, community members gathered at the Kent United Church of Christ for the “Celebrate Recovery! Walk & Poetry Reading,” now in its second year, honoring the strength found in healing through walking, connection and poetry. Hosted by the Mental Health & Reco...

In the first of two matchups against highly-ranked blue blood opponents, the Kent State football team was absolutely tro...
09/22/2025

In the first of two matchups against highly-ranked blue blood opponents, the Kent State football team was absolutely trounced against No. 7 Florida State on the road by a final score of 66-10.

Following the loss against the Seminoles, the Flashes will have to square off against the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners, fresh off a victory against the No. 22 Auburn Tigers.

The Flashes are now 1-3 (0-1) on the year heading into the final weekend of September. The Seminoles, embarking on a rebound year after a dodgy 2024 season, move to 3-0 (0-0) in 2025.

Read more here https://kentstater.com/132042/sports/football-overwhelmed-in-66-10-loss-against-top-10-team/ #

📰 Gage Wellman
📸 Alyson Garfield

In the first of two matchups against highly-ranked blue blood opponents, the Kent State football team was absolutely trounced against No. 7 Florida State on the road by a final score of 66-10. Following the loss against the Seminoles, the Flashes will have to square off against the No. 11 Oklahoma S...

Bowls of popcorn on the coffee table, dimmed lights around the apartment and layers of cozy throw blankets spilling from...
09/21/2025

Bowls of popcorn on the coffee table, dimmed lights around the apartment and layers of cozy throw blankets spilling from the couch.

As chatter turned into silent anticipation, a group of young women at Kent State huddled around the TV as the opening credits for the final episode of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” lit up the screen.

What started as a casual way for friends to keep up with the show, which is released every Wednesday on Prime Video, has turned into a weekly tradition. For some, it’s not just about watching the newest episode, but having a chance to connect and share the excitement.

Read more here https://kentstater.com/131950/lifestyle/kent-state-women-tune-in-to-the-final-episode-of-the-summer-i-turned-pretty/

📰 Elliana Steiner
📸 Elliana Steiner

Bowls of popcorn on the coffee table, dimmed lights around the apartment and layers of cozy throw blankets spilling from the couch. As chatter turned into silent anticipation, a group of young women at Kent State huddled around the TV as the opening credits for the final episode of “The Summer I T...

After setting itself back with a team score of 11-over-par (299) in the first round, the Kent State men’s golf team had ...
09/21/2025

After setting itself back with a team score of 11-over-par (299) in the first round, the Kent State men’s golf team had the third-best combined score in the second and third rounds to finish tied for sixth in a pool of 11 teams at the Canadian Collegiate with a score of even-par (864).

“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed with how we played, but there were a lot of good things that we can pull from it,” Men’s Golf Coach Jon Mills said. “With it being a young team, each week you’re going to learn more and more.”

The Flashes had different contributors each round, but the team’s steady hand was sophomore Isaiah Ibit, who finished the tournament in third on the individual leaderboard with a score of 12-under-par (204) in his home country.

Read more here https://kentstater.com/131968/sports/mens-golf-recovers-after-poor-first-round-performance-finishes-middle-of-the-pack-in-canada/

📰 Demetri Manousos
🎨 Meaghan Miller

After setting itself back with a team score of 11-over-par (299) in the first round, the Kent State men’s golf team had the third-best combined score in the second and third rounds to finish tied for sixth in a pool of 11 teams at the Canadian Collegiate with a score of even-par (864). “I’d be...

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