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Being active in a religion or a religious community can lead people to experience more moments of happiness in their lives.

Unlocking happiness: The role faith plays in a person’s well-being

Luke Gehm, Reporter April 20, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it is that makes you happy?  According to a Pew Research study, many things can impact a person’s happiness. Family, friends, jobs, careers and schooling are a few aspects...

The university's library sits near Risman Plaza on campus.

Notre Dame College student discusses experience transferring to Kent State

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter April 19, 2024

When Emma Roach began attending Notre Dame College in South Euclid in fall 2023, she thought it would be her home for her entire college career.  But Feb. 29, during her freshman year, Roach found out...

KentWired Illustration by Sydney Spickard

Academic minors introduce students to public health

John Engoglia, Reporter April 19, 2024

While public health professionals stood front and center during the COVID-19 pandemic, epidemiology is just one of many fields within public health.  Some of these public health fields require more...

Portage County community left with damages after EF1 tornado

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter April 19, 2024

An EF1 tornado touched down in Windham Wednesday evening. TV2's Erin Sullivan was there to talk with residents about the township's clean-up efforts. Erin Sullivan is a TV2 reporter. Contact her at...

The Williamson House is located at the corner of Main Street and Midway Drive on campus.

Organizations on campus offer support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter April 18, 2024

First recognized in 2001, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) aims to raise the public’s awareness of sexual violence and how communities can advocate for ways to prevent it. Since the early 2000s,...

Caroline Snyder's going-out outfit, with clothes from Abercrombie and Aerie.
Courtesy of Caroline Snyder.

Bar fashion: Students plan going-out outfits for warm weather

Ryan Bowles, Reporter April 18, 2024

Prioritizing comfort over cuteness is a common struggle people deal with when picking out what to wear.  Whether someone’s in a time crunch and needs something last minute, planning a birthday outfit...

Wick Poetry Center brings poetry to life on campus

Wick Poetry Center brings poetry to life on campus

Kaitlyn Sanders, Reporter April 17, 2024

The May Prentice House, which is located at 126 S. Lincoln St., is home to the Wick Poetry Center and was first established in 1984 in honor of faculty member Robert Wick’s two sons. The poetry center...

Active Minds flyer for the Poetry Slam event. Courtesy of Bobby McDonald.

Poetry Slam records low attendance despite the event’s successful past

EmilyJo Jaeger, Reporter April 17, 2024

Active Minds held a poetry slam for students Wednesday at The Student Center, and zero participants showed up to the event.  Active Minds Vice President, Bobby McDonald, said the lack of participants...

The Williamson House is located at the corner of Main Street and Midway Drive on campus.

Campus support group provides safe space for students dealing with sexual violence

Savana Capp, Print Planner April 17, 2024

One in five college women experience unwanted sexual contact, according to a study from the National Library of Medicine.  In Kent State's 2023 Annual Security Report, there were 12 reported cases...

Applause inside, boos outside: Kyle Rittenhouse speaks to supporters, protestors during campus visit

Kayla Gleason and Matt Kiraly April 17, 2024

Gun-rights activist Kyle Rittenhouse was met with protesters holding signs and chanting outside the KIVA Tuesday evening, but inside the venue during his speech, he was met with plenty of praise.  Turning...

‘Get the f*** off our campus’: Protesters voice concerns over Kyle Rittenhouse

Adriana Gasiewski and Lex Radde April 16, 2024

Protesters outside the KIVA screamed “Get the f*** off our campus” and “shame” as attendees left pro-gun rights activist Kyle Rittenhouse campus speech Tuesday evening. The crowd of a couple...

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