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Students pack up their cars and leave the dorm to go home because of the cancellation of face-to-face classes at Kent State. Classes will be held online until April 13. 

On-campus students share concerns after shift to online classes

Zaria Johnson Assigning editor March 11, 2020

President Todd Diacon announced in-person classes would be canceled and shifted online until April 13, 2020, and encouraged students to return home if possible, due to concerns regarding the coronavirus...

IFC tells fraternities to cancel social events over coronavirus

The Inter-Fraternity Council instructed fraternities to cancel all social events because of the coronavirus. “The Inter-Fraternity Council is taking the coronavirus outbreak seriously,” IFC Council...

Kent State coach Sean Lewis looks toward the scoreboard during Kent State's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Kent State suspends football operations, cancels spring showcase

Ian Kreider Sports reporter March 11, 2020

Kent State football announced all football operations will be suspended until April 12 in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The spring showcase scheduled for April 11 is canceled,...

MAC Tournament to continue play, will have restricted access

Amanda Levine Sports editor March 11, 2020

The Mid American Conference announced yesterday that the MAC Tournament will continue to be played despite four confirmed coronavirus cases in Cuyahoga County.The MAC Tournament will have restricted access...

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Coronavirus: what we know now

KentWired Staff March 11, 2020

March 10 -- Kent State President Todd Diacon announced the university was suspending face-to-face classes effective at 4:25 p.m. and would switch to online classes March 16. In an email sent by the president...

Virus precautions could affect primary voting among Ohio elderly, youth

JULIE CARR SMYTH March 10, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The new coronavirus could affect voting in Ohio's upcoming primary among both young adults and the elderly, as dozens of polling places inside nursing homes are relocated and tens...

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders canceled separate campaign rallies scheduled for Tuesday night in Cleveland, Ohio amid coronavirus fears.

Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders cancel Ohio rallies amid coronavirus concerns

(CNN) -- Former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders canceled separate campaign rallies scheduled for Tuesday night in Cleveland, Ohio, as state officials expressed concern over...

Kent State team competing in NASA spacesuit contest

Hannah Davis Reporter March 10, 2020

A team of Kent State students will take part in a competition showing spacesuits to NASA implemented with augmented reality technology.Augmented reality (AR) superimposes computer-generated images on top...

Kent State President Todd Diacon talks about the actions taken on campus to combat the coronavirus. 

Kent State suspends in-person classes over coronavirus concerns

Kent State announced it will suspend in-person classes at all of its campuses from Tuesday, March 10 at 4:25 p.m. to April 12 because of the coronavirus. In an interview with KentWired, President Todd...