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Kent State offensive line trying to get a first down in their home opener against Central Connecticut on Sept. 16, 2023.

‘It’s a special moment’: Burns collects first win in home debut

John Hilber, Reporter September 16, 2023

The “Kent GRIT” era is officially underway following the Flashes' 38-10 victory over Central Connecticut State University Saturday at Dix Stadium. With the victory, coach Kenni Burns earned his...

Graphic to showcase this year's Hispanic Heritage Month theme, made by Abigail Myers, a senior who works with Signum Design.

University community commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month

Kayla Gleason, Reporter September 16, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 this year, and the university is celebrating with the theme “Avanzando Juntos: Moving Forward Together.”  Hispanic Heritage Month acknowledges...

In memory of Maj Ragain, the park outside of the Wick Poetry Center has been renamed to the Maj Ragain Poetry Park as of Sept. 14, 2023.

Wick Poetry Center dedicates park in memory of Maj Ragain

Destiny Torres, Opinion Writer September 15, 2023

Poetry was in the air Thursday night as the Wick Poetry Center dedicated a park to deceased faculty member and poet, Maj Ragain. “Remember not to leave this world without ceremony,” David Hassler,...

Kent State's Verder Hall, located at 150 Midway Dr., is set to reopen with new A/C units next fall.

Students deal with extreme temperatures inside newly reopened Verder Hall

Andrew Bowie, Reporter September 14, 2023

Students were left without air conditioning inside Verder Hall after outside temperatures in the area surpassed 90 degrees last week.  In efforts to meet the demands for increased on-campus housing,...

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,...

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