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Thirsty people gathered on Water St. between E. Main and Portage to enjoy malt beverages from all across Northeast Ohio on May 18, 2019.  

Inaugural Kent Craft Beer Festival brings in breweries from all across Ohio

David Williams May 23, 2019

Kent residents rang in the summer with beer, food and warm weather on May 18 at the inaugural Kent Craft Beer Festival, hosted by the Kent Jaycees and presented by Ray’s Place. Twenty-two breweries from...

Michael Reiner

Opinion: One step at a time

Michael Reiner May 17, 2019

  My name is Michael Reiner, but my friends call me Iron Mike.  My family and friends know that I love sports, WWE, and a good cheeseburger. If you have a recliner close by after I’ve eaten a cheeseburger,...

Kent State baseball coach committed to making difference on and off the field

John Conley May 13, 2019

From his time at Kent State, former player Eli Kraus says about pitching coach Mike Birkbeck is, “You wont understand what I’m talking about until you’re on a team that Birkbeck coaches.”“I have...

The minimum wage should be a living wage

Shreya Basu May 13, 2019

For some time, the prevailing narrative about the United States' poor population has been those who are poor are there by their own hand. It’s a nasty myth, one that’s enmeshed itself so tightly into...

Storytelling with Sound: Editor’s Note

KentWired May 12, 2019

Kent State students in the Storytelling with Sound class spent 16 weeks working on perfecting and crafting their audio skills. For one semester, each student had to come up with three stories of their...

Chelsea Manning released from Virginia jail after 62 days

May 9, 2019

(CNN) -- Former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning has been released from federal custody after spending about two months in jail for refusing to testify about her disclosure of military and diplomatic...

Digital media production program struggles to cope with student death, professor diagnosis

Stephanie Martzaklis May 9, 2019

Listen to "DMP struggles to cope" on Spreaker.Students in the Kent State digital media production (DMP) major were struck with two tragedies less than a week apart from each other.Students rush to and...

Bobby Selvaggio directs student jazz artists in a concert on April 9, 2019. 

Bobby Selvaggio: An advocate for aspiring jazz artists

Phillip Grant May 9, 2019

Listen to "Mentor, Musician, Inspiration: Bobby Selvaggio" on Spreaker.Kent State Jazz studies director Bobby Selvaggio is a strong advocate of the genre who helped create a platform for young, aspiring...

The powerhouses behind Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy’s state championship track team

Nathaniel Bailey May 9, 2019

Listen to "A track powerhouse" on Spreaker.Craig Rupe is the head coach of the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (CVCA) boys track team. Last year, he coached them to the first team state title in school...

Kent State Quiddich team players. 

Hidden Kent State club gems: The Quiddich Team and Bass Fishing Team

Marissa Severino May 9, 2019

Listen to "Unique Kent State clubs" on Spreaker. When students hear about club sports teams or student organizations at Kent State University, they might think of soccer, volleyball or baseball. But...

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The upsides, downsides of the Keto Diet

Joseph Ciccolini May 9, 2019

Listen to "The truths behind the keto diet" on Spreaker.The Keto Diet has been taking social media by storm, and some trainers recommending it to lose weight. However, many others say it is unhealthy and...

KSU athlete battles mental health stigma, aims to advocate for children

Jermaine Jackson May 9, 2019

Listen to "Monique Smith: Kent State athlete and advocate" on Spreaker.Being able to play basketball at the collegiate level is a dream for some. The journey and dedication it takes to be able to play...