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The Student Center has several gender-neutral restrooms, seen here on the third floor. The university will soon add more questions about gender to its on-campus housing application to accommodate students' needs.

University housing application to be more gender-inclusive

Alexandria Valverde January 23, 2015

For many students, living in the residence halls and going to the bathroom is an easy task.It’s a different story for transgender students and those of a different sexual or gender orientation, but Kent...

Drone use approved for Cleveland Metroparks

Tyler Trill January 21, 2015

Drone Use Approved for Cleveland Metroparks from KentWired.com on Vimeo.Something in Cleveland Metroparks will be amongst the treetops, and it is not the birds.The Federal Aviation Administration approved...

Photo by Michael Bratton

Know your rights as off-campus housing tenants

With the overflow of students on campus, some people are left with very little or no options to choose from in Kent. And overcrowded off-campus housing has resulted in unfair standards of living in the...

Road conditions in Kent create problems for drivers

Kaitlynn LeBeau January 21, 2015

Road Conditions in Kent Create Problems for Drivers from KentWired.com on Vimeo.Contact Kaitlynn LeBeau at [email protected].

The new College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology building, which has stations for air traffic control labs, opened its doors to students at the beginning of the spring semester.

New Aeronautics Building leaves room for growth

Andrea Delph January 21, 2015

The Aeronautics and Technology Building opened its doors for students this spring semester.The building, which is part of the university’s Foundation of Excellence Campaign, is located between the Mathematics...

Changes for Kent State Athletics could come after signing day

Kaitlynn LeBeau January 20, 2015

KentWired.com on Vimeo.In just a few weeks, high school student athletes will have to make a big decision: which schools they want to sign with. This doesn’t give them a lot of time to consider Kent...

Coming Home

Coming Home

Chelsae Ketchum November 30, 2014

LeBron James put Akron, Ohio on the map, giving young kids in Akron hope that, just like him, they have a shot at making it.VannAubrey Thomas, 13, is one of those kids.Thomas, who goes by the name Vann,...

Ground Breaking for new Architecture Building has begun

Alex Valverde November 17, 2014

Groundbreaking began last month for the new building for the College of Architecture and Environmental Design.  Along with Kent State University, the building has an impact on the city of Kent.  Kent...

Cleveland sports bring big business to local bars

Alex Valverde November 7, 2014

It was a big win for the Cleveland Browns last night. They beat the Cincinnati Bengals and took home their sixth win of the season so far.  And tonight the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Denver Nuggets.These...

Issue 1

Ravenna City School District: Issue 1

Alex Valverde November 3, 2014

In this year’s election, Ravenna City Schools has two issues on the ballot. Reporter Alex Valverde looks into Issue 1.To learn more about both issues Ravenna Schools is proposing, you can visit www.supportravennaschools.com or...

Issue 7

Mogadore Local School Levy

Sarah Bergert November 3, 2014

Mogadore Local Schools eliminated school transportation this school year when its levy failed to pass in August. The district hopes the levy will pass on Tuesday during its fifth time on a ballot. Reporter...

Kent State student bikes across country

Candace Monacelli September 9, 2014

Heather Willard had the summer of a lifetime biking from Baltimore to San Diego with the 4K for Cancer organization. 4K for cancer works with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults fighting against...