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The front of the Herrick Conservatory research center.

Herrick Conservatory contributes to campus sustainability

Quintin Page, Reporter February 25, 2024

Names fill the guest list at the Herrick Conservatory, a greenhouse on campus and an escape from the February cold for students. Hosting a variety of plants and some fish, the Herrick Conservatory is...

IdeaBase is located on the third floor of Franklin Hall.

CCI pushes back scholarship deadline after FAFSA delays

Sydney Graham, Reporter February 24, 2024

As the Spring 2024 semester begins, many students are grappling with the delay of this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  This FAFSA application determines a student's eligibility...

OPINION: The wastefulness of restocking video culture

OPINION: The wastefulness of restocking video culture

Ella Katona, Opinion Writer February 23, 2024

Recently, I have gone down the rabbit hole of influencer restocking videos. I have seen fridge and kitchen restocking videos, closet restocking videos and, yes, even ice and junk drawer restocking videos.  Mostly,...

Kent Hall is located on Front Campus.

Visiting professor to discuss climate change psychology research in February Colloquium

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor February 21, 2024

Climate change and other environmental action discussions will be on the agenda when David Sherman, a professor for the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of California,...

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,...

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...

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...

In minty-condition: Return of McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes excites students

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter February 17, 2024

On Feb. 5, the Shamrock Shake made its annual return to McDonald’s menus across the country.  While it usually makes its return in March, the iconic shake has made an early return this season. First...

Yaseen Shaikh, President of Students for Justice in Palestine, presents photos from the ongoing war in Gaza at the SJP's event titled “Let’s talk about Gaza,” which took place at the KSU Student Center on Feb. 15, 2024.

Students for Justice in Palestine ‘Talk about Gaza’

Andrew Bowie, Reporter February 16, 2024

Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) gave an overview of the situation in Gaza and drew awareness to what’s happening to Palestinians in the region at the “Let’s Talk about Gaza” event Thursday...

KentWired Illustration by Cari Stonis

Nursing clinicals: What happens when students are not eligible?

John Engoglia, Reporter February 15, 2024

Editor's note: Information about the number of students who do not continue as a nursing major and the description of alternative steps for those who do not meet originally the acceptance criteria were...

KentWired Illustration by Allie Black

OPINION: The Eras Tour and its impact on concert culture

Ava Branz, Opinion Writer February 15, 2024

When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour was announced in 2022, I thought nothing of it. I had attended her 1989 and Reputation tours, and although I didn’t plan on going this time around, if my mind changed...

Ash Wednesday service at the University Parish Newman Center.

Ash Wednesday: Campus embraces Lent’s start

Luke Gehm, Reporter February 14, 2024

Ashes on the foreheads of students and staff around campus marks Ash Wednesday, the holy holiday Christians all over the world celebrate to signify the start of the Lenten liturgical season.  Millions...