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Diacon announces Human Resources and DEI merger, discusses other topics in latest ‘Talking with Todd’

Diacon announces Human Resources and DEI merger, discusses other topics in latest ‘Talking with Todd’

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter September 13, 2023

The vice presidency of human resources and vice presidency of diversity, equity and inclusion will combine into one office, Kent State President Todd Diacon announced Wednesday.Diacon made the announcement...

KentWired Illustration by Lucas Fratianne

OPINION: I’m done working in the restaurant industry

Aden Graves, Opinion Writer September 13, 2023

This summer, I found myself desperately searching for a temporary part-time job so I could earn some money before returning to school.  As much as I didn’t want another food service position, my...

The Browns compete against the Jets at the Cleveland Browns Stadium Sept. 18, 2022. The Browns had lost to the Jets 31-30.

REACTION: Browns defend their name with big win against Cincinnati Bengals

Epiphany Graham, Reporter September 11, 2023

The rainy weather at the Cleveland Browns Stadium may have been a struggle for the Bengals to adjust to, but the Browns powered through and came out with a strong finish. Ja’Marr Chase's comments from...

Kent State's football team, along with the women's lacrosse and soccer programs, competes at Dix Stadium. The stadium is located at 2213 Summit St. in Kent.

‘We have to learn’: Poor second half dismantles football against Arkansas

John Hilber, Reporter September 10, 2023

Kent State’s football team had the first score of the game on Saturday but was then outscored 28-3 for the remainder of the game. “I am not going to look at the result,” coach Kenni Burns said....

Sculpture boxes in Stein's Spoon to Shell series are representative of protection and nourishment.

Art exhibition honors female heroes in Holocaust at Center for the Visual Arts

Kayla Gleason, Reporter September 8, 2023

The Center for the Visual Arts is now the temporary home to Holocaust Heroes: Fierce Females, which first opened Aug. 22 and will be displayed through Sept. 29.  Linda Stein, a visual artist and social...

KentWired Illustration by Clare Rodgers

OPINION: Growing up queer in church

Destiny Torres, Opinion Writer September 8, 2023

The first time I heard the word ‘gay,’ it was in a negative light. I was around nine-year-olds and sitting in a church pew at my small church in Northeast Ohio.  I didn’t quite understand what...

The Kent State Golden Flash volleyball team gather together before the game.

‘When everybody gives their all and competes, we can be successful’: Volleyball captures its first win

Ethan Madden, Reporter September 7, 2023

After starting the season 0-3, Kent State earned its first win against South Dakota State (1-5).   KSU is now 1-5 on the season, its third 1-5 start in the last 10 seasons. The last occurred in 2017.  The...

DeWeese Health Center is the location for the free HIV and Hepatitis C testing.

Free confidential HIV testing returns to Kent State’s health center

Janson McNair, Assistant Photo Editor September 7, 2023

Confidential HIV testing was relocated to the DeWeese Health Center for the fall semester, allowing students to access healthcare at no cost. Testing dates will be offered throughout the fall semester,...

Students gather outside of Franklin Hall, waiting for the PARTA bus.

PARTA switches bus tracking app from SPOT PARTA to Passio GO!

Kayla Gleason, Reporter September 2, 2023

As the fall semester begins, students have not only adjusted to new courses and professors but to a new transportation app to assist them around campus.  The new app, Passio GO!, now tracks PARTA buses...

A duplex with addresses 428 and 430 E. College Ave. is demolished as of Sept. 1, 2023. In 2011, the Kent State Board of Trustees authorized the purchase of the duplex for $230,000.

University begins demolition of its properties near campus

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter September 1, 2023

Demolition has started on three university-owned properties near campus. The university has owned the properties, located on East College Avenue and College Court near the John Elliot Center for Architecture...

Students play basketball by Tri Towers as they enjoy the warm weather, while the remnants of the Kent Navs chalk art competition is on the ground.

Freshmen react: first week of classes

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter August 30, 2023

For returning students, starting classes last week was a familiar experience, but for first-year students, it may have brought out a variety of emotions. Many factors go into shaping how a student envisions...

Kent Fire Department responds to a dumpster fire at Eagles Landing Apartments the night of Aug. 29, 2023.

Dumpster catches on fire at Eagles Landing Tuesday night

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2023

Senior Will Mihalow saw smoke billowing from the direction of his apartment as his friend drove him home from downtown Kent’s Venice Cafe around 9 p.m. Tuesday.  The smoke was coming from a dumpster...