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PRSSA Kent hosts the Dedication to the Destination through Travel & Tourism event on March 4, 2024 in Franklin Hall. The event serves as both a networking opportunity and a chance for students to learn from the experiences of public relations professionals.

Guest speakers share dynamic career opportunities at PRSSA’s travel event

Andrew Bowie, Reporter March 6, 2024

The Public Relation Student Society of America(PRSSA) highlighted the unique aspects of public relations in the travel and tourism sector at an event Monday night. Four guest speakers from various careers...

Dress Up For Downs styles models in theme of ‘Hollywood’s Heroes’ for 8th-annual fashion show

Talia Milewich, Reporter March 5, 2024

Dress Up For Downs (DUFD) eighth annual fashion show featured 12 models with Down syndrome styled by Kent State fashion students to fit the theme of “Hollywood’s Heroes” Sunday afternoon. “I...

KentWired Illustration by Allie Black

Flashes Fighting Hunger expands to meet demands

Bristol Lily, Reporter March 5, 2024

Since its launch in 2021, Flashes Fighting Hunger has increased its outreach with the CommUNITY Lab pantry and the Flashes Fighting Hunger mobile pantry. The CommUNITY Lab pantry serves students part...

Students, faculty gear up for heartwarming “Week of Kindness”

Riley Vickerts, Reporter March 4, 2024

In the drive to make the Kent community a better place, Kent State University’s undergraduate student government (USG) is set to start its Week of Kindness the week of March 4. The week-long mission...

The Schwartz Center is the location of Career Exploration and Development Services available for students on campus.

University aims to get more College Credit Plus students to enroll post-high school graduation

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter March 4, 2024

Editor’s note: The description of the percentage of high school CCP students retained by the university was reworded to better reflect the situation.  Kent State is looking for ways to increase the...

Local businesses support GRAZERS with fundraiser after owner’s sudden passing

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter March 3, 2024

Throughout downtown Kent on Saturday, businesses put together raffle baskets and were donating percentages of their sales to support GRAZERS in light of the passing of co-owner Carl Bauer.  Michela...

The informational flyer for USG's 2024 FlashFest.

Rapper Key Glock to headline FlashFest 2024

Andrew Bowie, Reporter March 2, 2024

Undergraduate Student Government announced rapper Key Glock will headline FlashFest 2024 during the men’s basketball game against Central Michigan Saturday.  The concert will take place at the MAC...

Recreation Center on Kent main campus.

Spinning toward a healthier lifestyle: Spin classes on campus invite students to get moving

Savannah Mallozzi, Reporter March 2, 2024

The spin bikes are rolling at 7 a.m. at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. As disco lights and 2000s music fill the room, Gianna Delucia prepares her students for their early morning ride. “My...

USG candidates pose for a photo at a meet and greet event Thursday, Feb. 29.

USG candidates discuss election platforms with students at meet and greet

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter March 1, 2024

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) candidates discussed their election platforms with fellow students at a meet and greet event Thursday. USG will hold elections on March 19 and March 20 to elect officials...

The band Power of Fear performing on stage.

Concert photographers capture live musical experiences to enjoy forever

Angie Robinette, Reporter March 1, 2024

Music lovers often want to see their favorite artists in concert to experience the music and energy live. Frequent concert-goers may notice some photographers in front of the stage taking hundreds of photos. Many...

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

‘It cannot be flickering, it needs to be a fire’: Women’s History Month begins

Savana Capp, Reporter February 29, 2024

Every year, the month of March is designated to honor women’s contributions throughout history, and it also recognizes those working hard to create a more equitable future, known as Women’s History...

Students learned mental health basics during virtual U Good event.

U Good event shares mental health tips

Kaitlyn Roth, Reporter February 29, 2024

The Center for Public Policy and Health hosted a virtual U Good “Mental Health 101” event Wednesday to raise awareness about mental health and to provide information about the basics of mental health,...

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