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Celebrating Black History Month in 2016

Hana Barkowitz Diversity Reporter February 16, 2016

Concerns surrounding Black History Month and the need to recognize it are now more crucial than ever, Kent Students say.Emmanuel Jackson, Director of Student Relations for Black United Students and sophomore...

Carpe that diem

KentWired Editorial February 16, 2016

Need a little faith?So does Scott Scarborough aka the president of the University of Akron. After a meeting last week where Scarborough spoke about plans for the year, the university's faculty senate...

Gas prices have positive impact on commuters

Miranda Zoloty February 16, 2016

As gas prices are going down, Kent State commuter tanks are filling up.Gas prices continue to remain well under $2.00 in the Kent and surrounding areas, and according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gage Report,...

Student collapses in Student Center

Austin Mariasy February 16, 2016

Paramedics wheel a Kent State student into an ambulance after he collapsed in the Student Center. Police and paramedics responded at 1:52 p.m. Junior business management major Zack Levit witnessed the...

Cheers and Jeers

February 16, 2016

Cheers to… University of California, Davis for transitioning 120 single-stall bathrooms into gender-neutral facilities that will be ready by the end of the month.Jeers to… A Florida woman broadcasting...

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...