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Letter from the editor: Thank you all for everything

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2024

"Grateful" is the first word that comes to mind when thinking about these past three semesters. "We" is the second. (For clarification, this is my last semester as editor, but since I am a junior,...

Anthony Zacharyasz is The Kent Stater's managing editor. (Courtesy of Anthony Zacharyasz)

Letter from the managing editor: It’s not a goodbye, just a new beginning

Anthony Zacharyasz, Managing Editor May 8, 2024

When asked in October 2023 by current editor-in-chief Izzy Schreck and my predecessor Grace Springer to apply as the managing editor for the spring semester, it sparked my interest.  This could be...

The audience listens to Melody Tankersley address the graduating class during her speech at the Education, Health and Human Services graduation ceremony on May 13, 2022.

Kent State Spring Commencement 2024: What you need to know

Alton Northup, Campus Editor May 7, 2024

It’s the day students look forward to since first stepping foot on campus: Graduation day. To make it as stress-free as possible, here are some helpful tips for grads to be. Where will commencement...

People watch a video during the May 4th commemoration on May 4, 2024.

May 4 Commemoration honors victims, speakers address student protests

Leah Shepard, Reporter May 5, 2024

Students and community-members flooded Blanket Hill Saturday to participate in the annual May 4 Commemoration, which honors the victims of the 1970 massacre. Speakers at the event stressed the importance...

Kent State College Republicans painted The Rock with a message advocating for freedom of speech on May 1, 2023.

Rules, respect and The Rock: University members navigate painting free speech

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter May 4, 2024

Since coming to campus in 1922, The Rock that sits on Hilltop Drive has been a focal point of expression, activism and controversy as students paint messages and images on it.  Recently, discourse...

Graduates pose on stage Thursday at the Kent Student Center Ballroom for Lavender Graduation, an annual event honoring the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ graduates.

Lavender Graduation celebrates accomplishments of LGBTQ+ graduates

Aden Graves, Reporter May 3, 2024

Students, staff and families filled the Kent Student Center Ballroom Thursday for Lavender Graduation, an annual event honoring the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ graduates. The LGBTQ+ Center started the...

KentWired Illustration by Emily Riebe

OPINION: Here’s your ‘Hot Girl Summer’ guide

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer May 3, 2024

As the spring kisses us with its tantalizing warmth and summer's everlasting glow, it's time to embrace the sizzling energy of a "Hot Girl Summer." Coined by the beautiful Megan Thee Stallion, this cultural...

The Eastway bowling alley lit up May 1, 2024.

Bowling teams strike up conversation about Eastway alley

Andrew Bowie, Reporter May 3, 2024

Members of the Kent State men’s and women’s bowling teams were allowed to test out the bowling alley underneath Eastway Dining Center Wednesday. They were allowed in to solicit feedback on the quality...

People attend the 52nd annual May 4th commemoration on May 4, 2023.

13 seconds of bloodshed: Community shares themes of activism, First Amendment with upcoming May 4 commemoration

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter May 2, 2024

What happened May 4, 1970, is as relevant as ever, according to employees at the May 4 Visitors Center and university experts. Decades ago on The Commons by Taylor Hall, four Kent State students were...