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Jan Leach speaks to gathered high school students invited to Kent State's campus for OSMA about fake news April 14, 2023.

OSMA aims to raise high school students’ own voices to protect their rights

Danielle Stehle, Reporter April 14, 2023

Ohio’s Statewide Convention, OSMA, puts emphasis on the importance of the New Voices bill for high school students at Kent State April 14. Director of OSMA and Center of Scholastic Journalism, Candace...

Madeline Sayet performs excerpts from ‘Where We Belong' at Kent State

Madeline Sayet performs excerpts from ‘Where We Belong’ at Kent State

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter April 14, 2023

An Evening with Madeline Sayet, an event where Madeline Sayet performed excerpts from her show “Where We Belong,” and spoke on her life and play’s impact, took place at the EZ Blackbox Theatre in...

Recreated outfits line the wall at an art installation in the Center for Visual Arts. The "What Were You Wearing" exhibit will be on display through April 14, 2023.

Art installation raises awareness for sexual assault awareness month

Zoe Finley, Reporter April 14, 2023

“What were you wearing?” This is one of the most common questions someone is asked after opening up about sexual assault. It puts the blame on the victim as if the assault would not have happened...

(KentWired illustration by Cari Stonis)

Horoscopes: April 10-23

Audrey Trevarthan, Opinion Writer April 10, 2023

♈ Aries (March 21 - April 19): We’re approaching the end of your season, Aries! You’ve likely been fiercely independent and assertive lately. End your season with ease while your loyalty and...

(KentWired illustration by Hannah Saadey)

Dear KentWired Advice: ‘I’m having trouble picking a major’

Savana Capp, Reporter April 8, 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 media...

OPINION: Media glorifying traumatic experiences leads to overwhelming anxiety

Kaitlyn Finchler, Campus Editor April 8, 2023

Editor’s Note: The following article contains discussions of sexual violence and assault. With new crime-centered shows coming around like hotcakes, it takes an inner battle to decide if they’re...

The entrance to Defiance Tattoos, located at 163 E. Main St.

Best tattoo and piercing parlor

Jillian Flack, Reporter April 7, 2023

FIRST: Defiance Tattoos Whether coming in for a sleeve, a first-time tattoo, a cartilage piercing or a new piece of jewelry, Defiance offers it all.   Owner Rob Bohn, who said he primarily does...

Emily King (left) and Alexa Snyder (right) having lunch at Mike’s Place, which is located at 1700 S. Water St.

Best place to eat with family

Addison Foreman, Reporter April 7, 2023

FIRST: Mike's Place With an X-Wing outside, a boat inside and a room dedicated to Elvis Presley, Mike’s Place gives customers plenty of things to look at – including a multiple-page menu.  “Anything...

Nelson Ledges Quarry Park is located at 12001 State Route 282 in Garrettsville.

Best family recreational place

Irene Bowser, Reporter April 7, 2023

FIRST: Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park Local hikers, runners and casual walkers can find natural landscape, trails and waterfalls about 40 minutes from campus.  Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park offers...

Phi Delta Theta fraternity throws a darty March 11 on East Main Street for the unofficial holiday Fake Paddy’s Day.

Best event/festival

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter April 7, 2023

FIRST: Fake Paddy's Day With partying starting as early as 7 a.m., students, friends and alumni filled the streets in celebration of Fake Paddy’s Day. The tradition took place March 11, the weekend...

Hard Day’s Night performs at the Kent Stage, locted at 1025 Risman drive, during the ninth annual Beatlefest Feb. 17.

Best place to hear local music and bands

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter April 7, 2023

FIRST: The Kent Stage The Kent Stage has featured classic rock music since 2001, according to owner Tom Simpson.  The venue’s performers also play 1970s, 1980s and folk music. The foundation of...

Best food delivery app or service

Michael Neenan, Reporter April 7, 2023

FIRST: DoorDash DJ Smith, a junior biology pre-med major, said she prefers DoorDash compared to other delivery apps because of the app’s low delivery fees.  “It’s usually pretty cheap,” Smith...