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Downtown bars craft Fake Patty’s Day-inspired drinks

Downtown bars craft Fake Patty’s Day-inspired drinks

Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor March 7, 2024

Downtown Kent bars will be mixing up some new, special drink creations this Fake Patty’s Day on March 9 to reel in the sea of green.  Here is what some local spots will be offering: Panini’s...

A wall art of wings is located between the Student Center and the M.A.C.C. on Kent State’s campus.

Board of Trustees approves new majors, says goodbye to two members

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter March 7, 2024

The Board of Trustees approved four new majors for Fall 2024 at its meeting Wednesday, pending approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The majors include a Bachelor of Arts in Applied...

BORGs will not be allowed in Kent State fraternities this year, leaving partygoers on the hunt for alternatives.

BORGs be gone: Kent Interfraternity Council’s bylaws prohibit rage gallons

Janson McNair, Campus Editor March 7, 2024

Fake Patty’s Day partygoers will be without their green companions this year, as the popular blackout rage gallons (BORGs) will not be allowed at Kent fraternities.  BORGs were a popular choice for...

State Champs, a new coffee shop on Franklin Street, masks the internal design at 427 Franklin Street, at the corner of Franklin and Summit.  State Champs is set to open later in March.

New Kent coffee shop set to open uniting coffee and sports

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter March 7, 2024

A place to sip on a cup of Joe while watching one’s favorite sports team will become reality this March as State Champs will provide coffee and sports for patrons.  State Champs co-owners Cassy Kopp...

Graphic by Lauryn Tadda

Resumes: What’s hot and what’s not

Lauryn Tadda, Reporter March 6, 2024

When looking at a resume, many things can hinder or accelerate a student's job search. Resume experts Kari Solomon, owner of Aspire Resumes, and Joe Giffen, associate director of Career Exploration and...

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...

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