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Numbers to Know

January 15, 2018

46Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan dies at 46, the leader of Irish band The Cranberries died “suddenly” Sunday according to a statement from her publisher. No further details were disclosed on...

Business management major Chris Coteat poses on a bench outside of a McDonald's restaurant in Akron Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017.

Ohio organization’s latest petition calls for bill approval, reduced prison time with nonviolent offenders

Tierra Thomas December 14, 2017

At 26 years old, Chris Coteat, a business management major at Stark State College, finds himself with three drug-related charges on his record.Being a teen parent with no high school education and little...

Net Neutrality

Carolyn Kaster December 14, 2017

Lindsay Chestnut of Baltimore holds a sign that reads "I like My Internet Like I Like my Country Free & Open" as she protests near the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in Washington, Thursday,...

Services Sidebar

Andrew December 7, 2017

Students grieving Moore’s passing can use university counseling services through Psychological Services by calling 330-672-2487. Dr. Lamar Hylton, dean of students, is also available to provide further...

Numbers to know

December 6, 2017

6Al Franken accusersAfter a sixth woman accused Minnesota Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct, Senate Democrats are calling for the embattled congressman to resign. 13.5%Mixed-race high school students...

Ohio Governor’s Race Cordray

Brooke LaValley December 6, 2017

Former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Richard Cordray announces he is a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor while sitting next to his wife Peggy Cordray Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017,...

MJ Eckhouse

LGBTQ sexual assault is part of a structural fight for bodily autonomy

MJ Eckhouse December 3, 2017

Sexual assault is a violation of an individual’s right to bodily autonomy. LGBTQ people are disproportionately likely to be victims of sexual assault. And while we must condemn sexual assault in the...

Editor’s note: #MeToo

Lucas Misera December 3, 2017

After watching the #MeToo trend surface, we, as a staff, were motivated to further shed light on the sexual assault epidemic. We offered to give those sexually victimized an opportunity to write to KentWired...

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Carrie George December 3, 2017

After coming out as gay, Sam McCray’s father and his family began to push her away. Not only did they not accept her sexual orientation, but they disagreed with her political views and resented the ways...

Lydia Taylor

Lyd’s Editor’s Note

Lydia Taylor December 3, 2017

Journalism is about bringing important issues to light in a factual and influential manner, a responsibility our newsroom aims to accomplish with our coverage. While we stride to remain honest in our...