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Ray's Place in downtown Kent bustles with business on the evening of Feb. 3, 2024.

Taking it to the house: Fans opt to stay in for Super Bowl Sunday

Janson McNair, Campus Editor February 11, 2024

With a Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers just three days away, sports fans are preparing themselves for the occasion – whether it’s perfecting their game-day...

A poster for "Mean Girls" hangs inside the MovieScoops Kent Plaza Cinemas on Feb. 2, 2024.

‘Watch the original’: ‘Mean Girls’ musical hits theaters

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter February 10, 2024

Cady and the Plastics hit the big screen once again, with a twist: song and dance. And students had mixed opinions on the new adaptation. The plot of the movie-musical "Mean Girls," which made $28 million...

KentWired Illustration by Clare Rodgers

Love Hurts

Clare Rodgers, Designer February 10, 2024

KentWired Illustration by Clare Rodgers

OPINION: How Feb. 14 became Valentine’s Day

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer February 10, 2024

Valentine's Day: a time for roses, chocolates, telling people how you feel or scrolling through social media and watching all the happy couples post about their perfect days. Whether you love or hate Feb....

The Design Innovation Hub, one of Kent State's dining halls, located at 800 East Summit St., Kent, OH.

Dining halls serve up Black culture dishes for Black History Month

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 10, 2024

During Black History Month, the dining halls on campus will serve foods from Black culture, featuring recipes submitted by students. Edward Hardin, a residential dining chef at the Design Innovation...

The interior of the Portage County Board of Elections Office, responsible for handling voting concerns for the residents of Portage County on Jan. 29, 2024.

Ohio’s Senate race heats up alongside battle for Oval Office

MinJee Yoo, Reporter February 9, 2024

With Democrats currently holding authority in the U.S. Senate and presidential seat, Republicans in Ohio and nationally are looking toward the March 19 primary election to put forth the best GOP candidate...

 Various Valentine's Day cake pops for sale this season at Daisy Pops on January 31, 2024.

Downtown Kent ‘takes the cake’ for Valentine’s Day desserts

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor February 9, 2024

Whether shopping for a significant other, friends or oneself this Valentine's Day, downtown Kent has several local spots to shop for any sweet-treat needs. Daisy Pops New to the Kent area in brick-and-mortar...

Yes, This is a True Tale

Yes, This is a True Tale

Cari Stonis, Designer February 9, 2024

KentWired illustration by Sydney Spickard

OPINION: 2024 election: The year of political what-ifs

Jackson Small, Opinion Editor February 9, 2024

With the 2024 election looming ever closer, fear of another four years under the Trump regime is beginning to swell as former president Donald Trump widens his lead among the candidates vying for the Republican...

American Heart Association visits a 'Libraries With Heart' kick-off event in Mahoning County.

National Heart Month inspires women to take care of their hearts

Savana Capp, Print Planner February 9, 2024

Every February, the American Heart Association urges people, especially women, to take care of their hearts by celebrating National Heart Month. While cardiovascular disease is the number one killer...

Members of the women's club rugby team hold their jerseys after the last practice of their most recent season in 2023.

Women’s rugby ends season nationally ranked

Demetri Manousos, Reporter February 9, 2024

In each of its last two seasons, the Kent State women’s club rugby has ranked in the top ten nationally. The team, which competes in the Division I National Collegiate Rugby in a fall season, does...

The Kent State University fountain is located on Risman Plaza.

University rolls out cannabis education after statewide legalization

Alton Northup, Campus Editor February 8, 2024

New cannabis certificate programs are now offered at the university after last year’s election made cannabis legal across the state. The university partnered with Green Flower, an online training...