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Police investigate ‘uninvited’ party guests at TKE fraternity house following reported gunshots

Anthony Zacharyasz and Alton Northup February 5, 2024

Kent police are continuing to investigate gunshots fired outside the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house early Sunday morning. Police were told about a fight that broke out in the fraternity house which...

Moulton Hall will host the East Palestine speaker event on Feb. 7, 2024.

Exploring the Aftermath: Guest lecturer to mark anniversary of East Palestine train derailment

Tanner Poe, Reporter February 5, 2024

Marking the one-year anniversary of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the College of Public Health will host guest lecturer Wesley Vins from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb....

‘Women running for office will change the world:’ Elect Her event elevates marginalized voices

Savana Capp, Print Planner February 4, 2024

Over 60% of Kent’s campus consists of female identifying students, but this is not reflective in the student leadership roles currently held. Elect Her is a program that teaches students about running...

The fraternity house of Tau Kappa Epsilon at 212 University Drive the morning following a shooting incident on Feb. 4, 2024.

Shots fired near TKE fraternity house panic party-goers

Anthony Zacharyasz, Managing Editor February 4, 2024

Gunshots fired outside the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house early Sunday morning frightened party-goers and bystanders. It is unknown who the shooter was and where the shooter came from, as rumors...

‘I’ve never seen anything like this:’ East Palestine businesses share concerns one year after train derailment

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter February 4, 2024

It's been one year since East Palestine's toxic train derailment. Local businesses shared their concerns with Tv2's Erin Sullivan. Erin Sullivan is a TV2 reporter. Contact her at [email protected]

(Courtesy of Zee Lee Ringler)

Anthropology Student Organization puts its book-lending program in place

Morgan Hoover, Reporter February 4, 2024

The Anthropology Student Organization (ASO) is holding an informational event for its book lending program Feb. 8 to help students with financial needs get free or reduced-cost textbooks. The program...

A pump sucks in and sprays water at Leslie Run Creek just ahead of filters set up to catch chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio on Feb. 19, 2023.

East Palestine: One year later

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter February 3, 2024

On Feb. 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in the village of East Palestine, Ohio, igniting a fire consisting of toxic chemicals. This spurred temporary evacuation...

Kent State University's Lowry Hall is home to the College of Public Health.

Preparing for the next pandemic: What is ‘Disease X?’

John Engoglia, Reporter February 2, 2024

World leaders and health organizations have focused on “Disease X” as the next international pandemic, and it could reportedly be 20 times worse than COVID-19.   Kent State University experts,...

The Kent State Anthropology Department

UGood events work to promote mental health awareness among students

Kayleigh Shafer, Reporter February 2, 2024

To prioritize mental health, the university has introduced UGood events, which are designed to involve and educate students to embrace healthful practices that contribute to their overall mental wellbeing. “We’re...

Kent State facilities workers clean up the snow near the Risen Plaza on Jan. 21, 2024.

Students petition to change university’s weather closure policy

Elaina Matricardi and Kay Steiner, Reporter February 1, 2024

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include the university's response to the petition and KentWired's questions. Over 800 students have signed an online petition in support of changing the...

Judges announce prizes for a raffle at RecyclePalooza.

Campus Race to Zero Waste begins with ‘RecyclePalooza’ event

Quintin Page, Reporter February 1, 2024

People poured into the student center ballroom Wednesday evening to celebrate the annual ‘RecyclePalooza,’ an event with games, prizes, and food to teach students about sustainable living and recycling. The...

Ukrainian refugee finds new beginning following move to United States

Luke Gehm, Reporter February 1, 2024

Editor’s note: Inaccurate information on where Brock found aid following her move to the United States was removed from the article. In February 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Olga...

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