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Kent State's Police Services department is located in Stockade Safety Building on 530 E. Summit St. (The Kent Stater files)

When to expect a text: How the university’s emergency alert system works

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2024

When a safety threat is presented to a campus, students, faculty and staff must be kept informed about potential or unfolding threats under the Clery Act. “We prioritize our safety here on campus...

KentWired Illustration by Gabby Lutz

Twenty going on five: Student celebrates leap year birthday

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter February 15, 2024

For most people, 2024 simply means getting to watch the Summer Olympics or preparing for the chaos of the election year to ensue. However, for a very specific sub-category of people, it brings much more. For...

Freshman Kolton Schaller is congratulated by coach Jeff Duncan as he passes third base April 30, 2023.

New lineup, same goals: Baseball wants it all this season

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor February 15, 2024

Last season, Kent State baseball suffered a heartbreaker in the Mid-American Conference championship against Ball State, but coach Jeff Duncan said the loss on a grand slam only made them stronger.  This...

OPINION: The true meaning of Valentine's Day

OPINION: The true meaning of Valentine’s Day

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer February 14, 2024

Many people are unaware Valentine's Day is not rooted in romance and love. The holiday originated as a feast day in honor of the Christian martyr, Saint Valentine. The most historical story suggests...

THIS OR THAT: Valentine's Day is overrated

THIS OR THAT: Valentine’s Day is overrated

KentWired Editorial Board February 14, 2024

This opinion was written by Kelsie Horner, John Hilber, Alton Northup, Jacob Shondel, Annalexis Davis, Yasmeen Matthews, Casey Schroth, Jackson Small and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial...

THIS OR THAT: Valentine's Day is hyped the perfect amount

THIS OR THAT: Valentine’s Day is hyped the perfect amount

KentWired Editorial Board February 14, 2024

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Savana Capp, Addison Foreman, Taina Rivera, Hannah Saadey, Isabella Schreck, Savana Capp, Audrey Trevarthan and Anneliese White from KentWired’s editorial board....

Students for a Democratic Society become part of United Students Against Sweatshops

Students for a Democratic Society become part of United Students Against Sweatshops

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 13, 2024

As of Feb. 8, Students for a Democratic Society decided to become part of the United Students Against Sweatshops student labor organization, as they want to further their focus and efforts toward student...

The Portage County Sheriff’s Office searches a stolen vehicle on East Main Street.

UPDATED: Police locate driver of stolen car near White Hall following multi-car accident, chase

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2024

The 17-year-old driver who caused a multi-car accident with a stolen car following a police chase was found near White Hall Sunday, according to a press release from the university.  The chase began...

Miss Usato, who writes for Assisting Victims of Ostracism, Injustice and Deceit in Jehovah's Witnesses, creates artwork depicting how she felt in the Watchtower organization.

Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses speak out about alleged sexual abuse within denomination

Leah Shepard, Reporter February 11, 2024

A Kent woman is making it her mission to warn university students and others about a religious organization she says covered up sexual abuse she suffered by one of its leaders. Anna Ciano-Hendricks,...

KentWired illustration by Sydney Spickard

OPINION: 2024 election: The year of political what-ifs

Jackson Small, Opinion Editor February 9, 2024

With the 2024 election looming ever closer, fear of another four years under the Trump regime is beginning to swell as former president Donald Trump widens his lead among the candidates vying for the Republican...