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Johnny Manziel violence case to go to grand jury Thursday

Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press April 19, 2016

A Dallas grand jury is scheduled to consider this week whether to charge troubled NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel with attacking his ex-girlfriend in a January incident.Prosecutors will present the Manziel case...

Marijuana

Marijuana grower Basil McMahon with his crop in Grass Valley, Calif., on November 12, 2015. A sweeping new package of laws will reverse years of state silence by regulating and licensing every stage of...

A look at Ohio House proposal to legalize medical marijuana

Polling is now consistently showing that a strong majority of Ohioans favor the legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes, inspiring a steady stream of ballot proposals that would lift the state's...

Freddie Gray, one year later: What has changed in Baltimore?

When Freddie Gray died April 19, 2015, and riots erupted, Baltimore and its residents were forced to confront issues that had plagued them for decades, community leader Ericka Alston said."I think for...

Colorado school district arms security guards with rifles

A suburban Denver school district is arming its security staff with military-style semiautomatic rifles in case of a school shooting or other violent attack, a move that appears unprecedented even as more...

Performing Arts Library offers unique resources

Kimberly Laferty April 19, 2016

Piano keyboards, a DJ booth and the expertise help to assist, are among the various, lesser- known amenities available on campus, located in The Performing Arts Library.Joe Clark, the head of The Performing...

HOLD FOR MAY 4 COVERAGE Current ROTC students recall May 4 with help from eyewitness

Samantha Meisenburg April 19, 2016

It took 13 seconds, 67 shots, 28 National Guardsmen, nine injured individuals and four dead students to make Kent State infamous on a Monday afternoon.Why did the Ohio National Guard shoot at an unarmed...

Veterans Club hosts food drive

Samantha Meisenburg April 19, 2016

The Veterans Club is hosting its third annual food drive April 19 to 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Center.The non-perishables donated during the food drive will be given to the Freedom House...

Freshman journalism major Serina Barry, an employee of Insomnia Cookies, poses behind the counter of the storefront on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Dessert

Julie Riedel April 18, 2016

First Place - Insomnia Cookies For anyone with a late night craving for fresh cookies, Insomnia Cookies will deliver. Customers can stop into the downtown store, call or order online to fulfill their...

Students study in the University Library on Friday, April 15, 2016. The library is open 24 hours during the weekdays, making it a popular place for students to study.

Best of Kent: Best Place to Study

Julie Riedel April 18, 2016

First Place - University Library The Kent State University Library’s 12 floors placed in the number one spot. Students can study silently on the seventh floor, work on a group project or walk on a treadmill...

Diners eat lunch in a retrofitted bus inside Mike's Place on Saturday, April 16, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Place to Cure a Hangover

Anne-Marie Colant April 18, 2016

1st: Mike’s PlaceA long night out calls for a greasy breakfast to bring you back to life the next morning. From the cheesy memorabilia on the wall to the extensive menu of options, Mike’s Place has...

Cooks at Euro Gyro prepare food for the Friday late-night crowd on April 15, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Drunk Food

Anne-Marie Colant April 18, 2016

First Place - EuroGyro Best of Kent: Best Drunk Food from KentWired.com on Vimeo.A Kent classic, EuroGyro has taken the No. 1 spot again. With its greasy food and quick service, it is the go-to bar to...