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President Diacon takes the stand to share of his experience of finding out about coronavirus in Florence.

Amid coronavirus fears, Faculty Senate is thinking ahead

Wyatt Loy Reporter March 9, 2020

Professors, faculty senators and university vice presidents packed the rows of the Governance Chambers, all looking for answers to mounting concerns about COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus.At the...

Virus Outbreak Ohio

Andrew Welsh-Huggins March 9, 2020

Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio Department of Health Director, center, discusses the confirmation of Ohio's first three cases of coronavirus, as Gov. Mike DeWine, right, studies an update on the cases provided to...

Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio Department of Health Director, center, discusses the confirmation of Ohio's first three cases of coronavirus, as Gov. Mike DeWine, right, studies an update on the cases provided to him during a news conference, Monday, March 9, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is at left. Acton said the state is "leaning in and taking an aggressive approach" to combating the disease. (AP Photo/Andrew Welsh-Huggins)

Ohio announces 3 positive tests as state’s 1st coronavirus cases

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio on Monday announced the state's first confirmed cases of the new coronavirus that has sickened people around the globe, a development Gov. Mike DeWine had been warning would...

Kent State to hold coronavirus information session Wednesday

Kent State will hold an information session about the coronavirus outbreak on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva. The university said in an email to the Kent community on Monday that...

Kent resident Kristen Misbrener enjoys the Halloween festivities at the Zephyr Pub on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

Best of Kent: Bars

First Place- Zephyr PubLocated at 106 W Main Street, Zephyr Pub is in the heart of downtown Kent. With three floors, an outdoor patio and a unique atmosphere, it’s easy to see why students and residents...

Stories for week for BOK issue

March 8, 2020

Head to Kentwired to read some stories from this past week:Former field hockey coach files lawsuit against university for gender, pay discriminationRock the Runway glows under hard work from designersWomen’s...

Kent Lanes was named the best place for the under-21 crowd. 

Best of Kent: Under 21

Zaria Johnson Assigning Editor March 8, 2020

First Place: Kent Lanes: Kent Lanes is a bowling alley that creates a fun environment right as you walk in, not only with the bright paint and video game cabinets, but also with the staff relationships...

Off the Wagon is located in Acorn Ally at 152 E. Main Street in Kent Ohio. Off the Wagon was voted the best place in Kent to shop by community members and students.

Best of Kent: Shopping

Zaria Johnson Assigning Editor March 8, 2020

First Place: Off the WagonWhen it comes to finding a good place to shop, there is almost nothing you won’t be able to find in Off the Wagon. The shop is like a toy box come to life with anything from...

"I have worked here for five months. I love coffee and everyone here is really nice. It is a good environment and it is a lot of fun to work here in Kent," Sam Senderoff, a worker at Tree City Coffee in Downtown Kent. Mar 4, 2020

Tree City, Kent’s “quintessential get-things-done coffee shop”

As reigning champion for eight consecutive years, Tree City Coffee and Pastry holds its place as Kent’s best coffee shop. “Tree City is about making everybody feel welcome,” said Evan Bailey, co-owner...

International Women’s Day

PAU BARRENA March 8, 2020

Student protesters march during a demonstration marking International Women's Day in Barcelona on March 8, 2019. - Unions, feminist associations and left-wing parties have called for a work stoppage for...

Student protesters march during a demonstration marking International Women's Day in Barcelona on March 8, 2019. - Unions, feminist associations and left-wing parties have called for a work stoppage for two hours on March 8, hoping to recreate the strike and mass protests seen nationwide to mark the same day in 2018. (Photo by Pau Barrena / AFP) (Photo credit should read PAU BARRENA/AFP/Getty Images)

International Women’s Day

Hannah Lawson, CNN March 8, 2020

(CNN) -- Countries around the world will celebrate International Women's Day on Sunday, March 8. The day not only recognizes the achievements made by women, but also brings awareness to the obstacles that...

Peter Finley, co-owner of Lucci's Place, holds a pizza that is ready for the oven. Lucci's Place was named #1 for the fourth year in a row for Best of Kent. 

Best of Kent: Pizza

Sara Crawford Assigning Editor March 8, 2020

1st Place: Lucci’s Lucci’s Place has become a Kent State favorite for four years in a row, with the close proximity to campus and the option to get one slice of pizza, students can take a quick stop...