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Photo courtesy of the Mapping May 4 website. 

Mapping May 4 project connects history to its location

Annalexis Davis, Reporter May 4, 2023

The Mapping of May 4 website expanded to local places in Kent to display an archive map of May 4. The project aims to make May 4 history immersive.  Sara Koopman is an Assistant Professor and geographer...

Leaders of the Kent State Candlelight Vigil holding four candles in honor of the lives lost May 4, 1970.

53rd annual candlelight vigil commemorates lives lost on May 4

Jillian Flack, Reporter May 4, 2023

Stars were not the only thing that lit up the sky of the Prentice parking lot last night: dozens of small white candles did as well. Illuminated by these flames, a memorial read four names: Allison Krause,...

Attendees gathered for the "Hold Kent State Republicans Accountable" protest bear signs with social media messages pulled from College Republicans members' social media accounts May 1, 2023.

Accountability, free speech protesters clash over actions of College Republicans

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter May 1, 2023

Editor's note: A quote from Emmett Geul was removed because it incorrectly stated the Kent State Students for a Democratic Society had a part in planning the protest against the College Republicans and created/distributed...

Models of the 40th Annual Kent State Fashion Show presented by Dillard's making their way off the runway on April 27, 2023.

Annual Fashion Show highlights student work during Kent State Fashion week

Sage Mason, Reporter April 30, 2023

The Kent State Annual Fashion Show is known for highlighting the work of fashion merchandising and fashion design students on the main stage, but behind the scenes over 180 students come together to put...

Kent’s first cake pop shop opens downtown

Erin Sullivan, Reporter April 28, 2023

On North Water Street, bright balloons and a large pink cake pop-themed van brought color to downtown Kent's rainy spring day as Daisy Pops, Kent’s first cake pop business, opened its doors to the public.  Amy...

Crawford Hall, a new building coming to Kent State's main campus, being worked on April 19, 2023.

Crawford Hall: a look inside at creation, expectations of new business building

Anthony Zacharyasz, Reporter April 26, 2023

When driving past campus, it is hard not to point out the tall cranes and metal beam outline of the new business building that will be ready to use at the start of the fall 2024 semester. Students,...

(KentWired illustration by Hannah Saadey)

Dear KentWired Advice: ‘Is there a way to make quitting clubs easier?’

Savana Capp, Reporter April 26, 2023

This “Dear KentWired” submission came from a reader on our Instagram. Follow KentWired on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok at @kentwired. Send any advice questions or statements to our social...

Bradley Smith pitching his company Finlit during the 2023 Spring Pitch Competition.

Eight students grow their businesses at annual Spring Pitch Competition

Kayla Gleason, Reporter April 24, 2023

Student entrepreneurs brought their business plans to the seventh annual Spring Pitch Competition this past week. Described as a “Shark Tank style” event, students pitched their businesses to five...

(KentWired illustration by Cari Stonis)

Horoscopes: April 24-May 7

Abigail Forbes, Digital Media Director April 24, 2023

♈ Aries (March 21 - April 19): Your finances are in the spotlight. Pay close attention to how you spend your money these next weeks. Saving is always a good idea, but it’s also okay to treat...

Verder Hall, located at 150 Midway Drive, is set to reopen with new A/C units next fall.

Verder Hall to reopen, still no AC

Tyler Pyles, Reporter April 22, 2023

Verder Hall is reopening for student housing after being closed for three years. “Verder is back and will be housing incoming freshman and sophomores,” said Jill Jenkins, senior executive director...

Students visit various mental health related booths at Fresh Check Day April 20,2023.

Fresh Check Day focuses on mental health, suicide prevention

Malina Andamasaris, Reporter April 21, 2023

Fresh Check Day is an event for students to come together while encouraging mental health awareness and suicide prevention. This event is a nationwide one that comes from the Jordan Porco Foundation,...

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