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The Kent State University fountain is located on Risman Plaza.

Diacon shares update on university budget, new majors at faculty senate

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter February 13, 2024

President Todd Diacon announced reductions to the university’s budget during remarks at the faculty senate meeting Monday, as part of a plan to avoid going over the budget. “We are not doing more...

LED display outside of Kent's new hemp shop, Paper & Leaf, on Jan. 27, 2024.

New ‘Paper & Leaf’ hemp company opens in Kent

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter February 11, 2024

With three locations across the northeast, Paper & Leaf’s fourth location, co-owned by Dave Keller and Shane Carter, opened in Kent on Jan. 18, offering a "reputable, trustworthy experience" to purchasing...

Kent State, Cleveland State collaborate to celebrate former president Michael Schwartz

Kent State, Cleveland State collaborate to celebrate former president Michael Schwartz

MinJee Yoo, Reporter February 10, 2024

The university gathered with Cleveland State University on Thursday to celebrate the legacy and life of Michael Schwartz, former president of the two universities.  Schwartz was Kent State’s ninth...

The interior of the Portage County Board of Elections Office, responsible for handling voting concerns for the residents of Portage County on Jan. 29, 2024.

Ohio’s Senate race heats up alongside battle for Oval Office

MinJee Yoo, Reporter February 9, 2024

With Democrats currently holding authority in the U.S. Senate and presidential seat, Republicans in Ohio and nationally are looking toward the March 19 primary election to put forth the best GOP candidate...

College Republicans screen ‘What Is a Woman?’ while students celebrate trans joy

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 8, 2024

The Kent State College Republicans held their yearly screening of the documentary “What Is a Woman?” in The Student Center, while outside students celebrated trans joy as a resistance on Risman Plaza. Aciano...

Canva illustration by Kelsie Horner

REACTION: Everything you missed at the 2024 Grammys

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor February 5, 2024

Music fans tuned in for the 66th annual Grammy award show Sunday night. If you missed it, here is a recap of the most important, jaw-dropping moments.  Awards The award ceremony was certainly dominated...

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...

KentWired illustration by Gabby Lutz

THIS OR THAT: We watch the Super Bowl for the Super Bowl

KentWired Editorial Board February 3, 2024

This opinion was written by Matt Brown, John Hilber, Yasmeen Matthews, Janson McNair, Isabella Schreck, Jacob Shondel and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article...

THIS OR THAT: The Super Bowl: Less football, more entertainment

THIS OR THAT: The Super Bowl: Less football, more entertainment

KentWired Editorial Board February 3, 2024

This opinion was written by Kelsie Horner, Audrey Trevarthan, Aden Graves, Jackson Small, Taina Rivera, Casey Schroth, Hannah Saadey, Savana Capp, Annalexis Davis, Addison Foreman, Anneliese White, Emily...