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A pump sucks in and sprays water at Leslie Run Creek just ahead of filters set up to catch chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio on Feb. 19, 2023.

‘I don’t feel safe in town,’ East Palestine train derailment: What’s happening one year later

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter February 8, 2024

On Feb. 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in the village of East Palestine, Ohio, igniting a fire consisting of toxic chemicals, spurring temporary evacuation of residents...

KentWired Illustration by Gabby Lutz

Snow Day Legacy

Gabby Lutz, Designer February 8, 2024

New year + more content = a stronger Stater

New year + more content = a stronger Stater

Isabella Schreck and Anthony Zacharyasz February 8, 2024

Dear reader, Happy New Year (a little over a month late) – we hope the start of your 2024 and your semester has started off on a strong and smooth note. Thank you for picking up this now monthly print...

Valentine's Day Horoscopes 2024

Valentine’s Day Horoscopes 2024

Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor February 8, 2024

Aries ♈️ Let the enthusiastic side of your personality shine, Aries! With Valentine’s Day approaching, you might be trying to hide your romantic side. Instead, try embracing it! You’ll...

Junior Jenna Batsch going for the layup against Eastern Michigan University during the women's basketball game on Jan. 24, 2024.

Women’s basketball heading into the final stretch

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 8, 2024

So far this season, the Kent State women’s basketball team is 13-6 overall and 8-2 in the Mid-American Conference.  Coming into the season, the Flashes were projected to finish third in the MAC in...

The Kent State softball team celebrates after a home-run.

‘We’re going to catch people off guard’: Softball prepares for upcoming season under new coach

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor February 6, 2024

On June 21, 2023, Kent State softball announced the hiring of coach Jessica O’Donnell. She spent the last five seasons at Saint Francis University, where she led the Red Flash to three Northeast Conference...

Keegan Knapp (Gold) cheers after regaining control from opponent Trevor Elfvin (White) during Kent State's matchup against Clarion Jan. 29, 2023.

‘It’s good to go in there and just take care of business’: Wrestling wins handily over Bloomsburg

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 4, 2024

The Kent State wrestling team went into Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and toppled the Bloomsburg Huskies 37-5 on Saturday. The Flashes move to 5-0 all-time against the Huskies and have been winners in three...

Redshirt sophomore Julius Rollins and freshman Jalen Sullinger high-five after a play during the game against Miami University on Jan. 30, 2024.

‘We just need to keep working’: First-half dominance leads men’s basketball past Buffalo

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor February 3, 2024

Over the last four games in January, Kent State men’s basketball has averaged 28 points in the first half.  Friday, the Flashes scored their second-most points in the opening 20 minutes of the game...