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AIAI news brief· Local news brief · Kent · generated Oct 11, 2026

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CivicStudents campaign urging votes against State Rep. Workman
Kent State University students plan to visit dorm rooms on campus this week. They urge peers to vote against State Rep. Heidi Workman because of her support for Senate Bill 1. This effort aims to show politicians that college students should not be ignored.
Signal Cleveland · Oct 9, 2026
EventsKent State football travels to Kalamazoo for conference game
The Kent State football team is traveling to Kalamazoo this Saturday afternoon. They will play Western Michigan in a Mid-American Conference matchup at 3:30 p.m.. The Flashes aim to rebound from a recent loss as both teams vie for conference standing early in the season.
Kent State Golden Flashes · Oct 9, 2026
EventsField hockey team loses to Penn State, faces upcoming games
The Kent State Field Hockey team lost 0-3 to the Penn State Nittany Lions at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sunday. Goalkeeper Michaela Skinner recorded ten saves during the game. The team has an important weekend ahead facing Longwood and Appalachian State.
Kent State Golden Flashes · Oct 11, 2026
EventsKent State soccer faces Ohio Bobcats in upcoming match
The Kent State Soccer team is heading south to face in-state foe Ohio for their second straight Sunday match. This matchup marks the 38th all-time meeting between the two teams. The game follows a recent road loss to Eastern Michigan.
Kent State Golden Flashes · Oct 10, 2026

Sources (4)Edited by nib

[1] Kent State Field Hockey Loses to Penn State in Home Match · Kent State Golden Flashes
[2] Kent State Soccer Takes On Ohio Bobcats in Upcoming Match · Kent State Golden Flashes
[3] Kent State students plan door-to-door campaign against State Rep. Heidi Workman · Signal Cleveland
[4] Kent State Football Heads to Kalamazoo for MAC Matchup · Kent State Golden Flashes

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Kent State Field Hockey Loses to Penn State in Home Match

The Kent State Field Hockey team lost 0-3 to the Penn State Nittany Lions at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sunday. Despite the loss, the Golden Flashes showed strong defense, with goalkeeper Michaela Skinner recording ten saves. The team has an important weekend ahead facing Longwood and Appalachian State.

SportsPublished Oct 11, 12:00 AM

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Onward StateOct 11, 12:00 AM
Penn State Field Hockey Defeats Kent State in Kent, Ohio
Oct 11, 12:00 AMKent State Golden Flashes

Kent State Soccer Takes On Ohio Bobcats in Upcoming Match

The Kent State Soccer team is heading south to face in-state foe Ohio for their second straight Sunday match. This game follows a recent road loss to Eastern Michigan. The matchup marks the 38th all-time meeting between the two teams.

SportsPublished Oct 10, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 11, 9:51 PM

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Kent State Golden FlashesOct 10, 12:00 AM

Kent State students plan door-to-door campaign against State Rep. Heidi Workman

A group of Kent State University students plans to knock on dorm room doors urging peers to vote against State Rep. Heidi Workman due to her support for Senate Bill 1. The law overhauled Ohio's public colleges and universities, ending DEI work. This effort aims to show politicians that college students should not be ignored.

PoliticsPublished Oct 9, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 11, 9:51 PM

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Signal ClevelandOct 9, 12:00 AM

Kent State Football Heads to Kalamazoo for MAC Matchup

Kent State football is traveling to Kalamazoo on Saturday for a 3:30 p.m. MAC matchup against Western Michigan. The Flashes aim to rebound from a recent loss as both teams vie for conference standing early in the season.

SportsPublished Oct 9, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 11, 9:51 PM

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Kent State Golden FlashesOct 9, 12:00 AM

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