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Haymaker Farmers’ Market is in full swing on campus

Morgan Hoover, Reporter February 20, 2024

Haymaker Farmers’ Market partnered with Kent State Tuesday to bring together local businesses, on-campus programs and organizations for students. Nearby vendors such as Busy B Patisserie and Bee Gluten...

Kent State junior Allie Lee and George Mason senior Ciara Curtis chase down a ground ball during the game on Feb. 17, 2024.

Women’s lacrosse drops second straight to George Mason

Jack Parrino, Reporter February 20, 2024

On Saturday, the Kent State women's lacrosse team dropped its second matchup against George Mason. The Flashes were outscored 7-2 in the second half en route to a 13-6 loss in their home opener. ...

Moderator Charmaine Crawford and Victoria Alexander at the "Black Identity Unveils: Victoria Talks" Monday night in the Kiva.

‘Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks’ explores Black excellence

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 20, 2024

Black excellence, success and identity was at the forefront of discussion between university community members and Victoria Alexander, a public speaker and Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland,...

Frank Muratore, from the cover band Hard Day’s Night’s, performs as Paul McCartney at the Kent Stage for the ninth annual Beatle Fest Feb 17, 2023.

Beatles’ hits of ‘Yesterday’ will be back for annual BeatleFest

Isabella Schreck, Editior-in-Chief February 20, 2024

Whether they’re jumping to “Shout,” slow dancing to “And I Love Her” or singing along to “Here Comes the Sun,” Beatles fans and beyond can listen live to the hits of John, Paul, George and...

The Sound Laboratory is located at 109 S, Water St. in Kent.

The Sound Laboratory: A creative space for musicians

Olivia Montgomery, Digital Tech February 20, 2024

Editor's note: Debonaire Wright, a KentWired photographer, was interviewed due to his relevance to the article.  When brothers Byron Ridenour-Wright and Debonaire Wright opened The Sound Laboratory...

Haymaker Farmers' Market

Haymaker Farmers’ Market cultivates community year-round

Parker Gorman, Reporter February 19, 2024

With a commitment to local agriculture, loyal vendors and community engagement, Haymaker Farmers’ Market remains a symbol of resilience and connection in Kent.  There may be a chill in the air this...

Local Kent businesses encourage customers to try new foods during ‘Foodie February’

MinJee Yoo and Tyler Schlosser February 19, 2024

Foodie February, a month-long activity hosted by Main Street Kent, encourages individuals to try new foods while supporting businesses in downtown Kent.  The event, which will take place until Feb....

Physics Department hopes to begin observatory repairs this summer

Kaitlyn Sanders, Reporter February 19, 2024

The Physics Department will start assessing what can be done to bring the observatory back to life this summer, after being closed for several years due to wiring and computer repairs needed.  The...

Glacial remnants right here in Portage County

Dennis Farahani, TV2 Reporter February 18, 2024

Just off of Sandy Lake Road in Ravenna, you can find the remnants of a glacier that used to cover the land over 12,000 years ago. Triangle Lake Bog is a kettle lake, which comes from a melted chunk...

Crawford Hall construction moves to new phase and stays on schedule

Andrew Bowie and Tyler Schlosser February 18, 2024

Construction on the exterior of Crawford Hall, the new business building for the Ambassador Crawford School of Business and Entrepreneurship, has finished. Scaffolding can now be seen through the glass...

Kent State men's basketball heads for the victory bell after they beat Northern Illinois University at home 85 to 47 on Feb. 17, 2024.

Men’s basketball puts the leash on visiting Huskies

Matt Franos, Reporter February 17, 2024

After a week of rest, the Kent State men’s basketball team returned to action by dominating Northern Illinois, 85-47. “Great win for us, certainly we needed it,” coach Rob Senderoff said. “It...

BUS's screening of "Judas and the Black Messiah" in Richie Oscar Hall on Feb. 16, 2024.

Black United Students screen ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Friday

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 17, 2024

Black United Students held a screening of “Judas and the Black Messiah" Friday in Oscar Ritchie Hall to reflect on the impacts of the Black Panther Party on the civil rights movement showing the challenges...