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Cheers and Jeers

February 14, 2016

Cheers to... A Sky View High School senior buying 900 carnations, and giving one to every girl in school the Thursday before Valentine's Day with the help of some volunteers.Jeers to... A Colorado gun...

Our View: Focusing on issues isn’t exclusion

February 14, 2016

In light of responses over Beyonce’s new song “Formation” and her Super Bowl performance, Saturday Night Live released a skit entitled “The Day Beyonce Turned Black”, highlighting the plight...

Job seeking for international students leave them frustrated

Itzzy Leon International Reporter February 14, 2016

International students come to study in the U.S. but with living expenses, they need to find jobs on campus.“I see a variety of complaints from all student employees,” Ami Hollis, Associate Director...

Third annual Beatlefest hosted February 20

Alexis Amato February 14, 2016

In honor of the Beatles coming to the United States 51 years ago, Kent will be hosting the third annual Beatlefest on February 20. Presented by Wayside Furniture, the festival will showcase a number of...

Kent State Hosts regional meeting for College Democrats

Anthony Calvaruso February 13, 2016

A regional meeting for College Democrats across Ohio was held Saturday in the Governance Chambers at Kent State. The event featured talks from prominent Democrats across the state, including Kent State...

Graduate Studies to host Graduate Student Social

Andrew Keiper February 13, 2016

The Division of Graduate Studies is to host the spring semester Graduate Student Social from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17 in the Cartwright Atrium.The once a semester event is meant to provide graduate...

Fire Department responds to fire at Centennial Court A *needs work*

Charleah Trombitas February 12, 2016

The Kent State Fire Department responded to Centennial Court A around 1:40 p.m. Friday for a bulletin board set on fire in the second floor hallway.There were no reported injuries, according to Fire Captain...

READY FOR WEB: Construction Management Fair offers jobs, internships

Jenna Kuczkowski February 11, 2016

The College of Applied Engineering’s construction management program is hosting a career fair Friday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.The career fair will have 52 different...

Ohio bill to strip Planned Parenthood funds heads to Kasich

Ann Sanner, Associated Press February 10, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich is expected to sign a bill stripping government money from Planned Parenthood, a move that might help him with conservatives who dominate the upcoming Republican...

Psych services offers depression screenings

Justin Niedenthal February 10, 2016

Kent State Psychological services offers various tools to help students maintain their mental health during stress filled times.According to data from Kent State's National depression screening day, held...

Nonprofit director discusses Islam misconceptions

Itzzy Leon International Reporter February 9, 2016

DO NOT PUBLISHThe executive director of a nonprofit organization discussed the misunderstanding of Islam and Muslims in the U.S. and about the Syrian crisis, on Tuesday afternoon at the University Library.The...

Newsletter: Get your news here

KentWired Editorial February 9, 2016

Lawsuit and Kent StateLauren Kesterson, a former Kent State softball player, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Kent State and former softball coach Karen Linder, alleging Linder's son raped Kesterson. The...