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Flashes victory over Miami University

Graham Smith February 8, 2015

Senior guard Devareaux Manley celebrates Kent States 61-60 thrilling win over Miami with teamate Chris Ortiz in the M.A.C. Center, on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Ortiz threw down a dunk for the win with 42...

VIN cloning becomes new car theft trend

Lauren Buchanan February 5, 2015

The New Car Theft Trend: VIN Cloning from KentWired.com on Vimeo.Typically, car thieves will steal a car and get quick cash from gutting the parts, but there is now a way they can make a few more thousand...

Used cars are particular targets for VIN cloning.

Thieves now steal cars through VIN cloning

Lauren Buchanan February 5, 2015

Thieves often will steal a car to get quick cash from gutting the parts, but there is now a way they can make a few more thousand dollars and avoid getting caught.And it’s at the victim’s expense.“First...

Portage Pulse: Interview with Kent’s new Economic Development Director, Tom Wilke

Jenny Roberts February 5, 2015

Portage Pulse: Dave Ruller and Tom Wilke Interview from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

The Student Voice Team

Andrea Noall February 4, 2015

Tyler Lunato (left), Ellie Schering (middle), and Beyanna Tripp (right) attend a Student Voice meeting in Franklin Hall on Feb. 2, 2015 . The Student Voice Team, a link between JMC’s students, faculty,...

Student Voice Team

Andrea Noall February 4, 2015

Sophomore advertising major Tyler Lunato (left), sophomore advertising major Ellie Schering (middle), and junior public relations major Breyanna Tripp (right) attend a Student Voice Team meeting in Franklin...

Mayor Jerry T. Fiala helps business owners Molly Taggart and Jen Cunningham cut the ribbon in honor of the opening of their new bar “The Local Public House,” in Kent on Feb. 3, 2014. Friends and locals gathered for the celebration and enjoyed free local soda on the house.

Bringing beer to you: Local business offers beer delivery service

Andrea Delph February 4, 2015

A new beer and wine store has officially been welcomed into Downtown Kent.The Local Public House, located at 154 N. Depeyster St., hosted its ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to finalize its presence downtown....

Kent State President Beverly Warren

Graham Smith February 3, 2015

Kent State President Beverly Warren wraps up the Listening Tour she started when she first got to Kent in the Wright-Curtis Theatre on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015. Warren said that many of those she spoke to...

BSR Beats: Songs to get you going

Jacob Derwin, Program Director February 3, 2015

Having difficulty taking those first steps out of bed in the morning? Need that extra push to embrace the day despite the cold? These songs will get your blood pumping and your feet on the floor, so you...

Black influence in pop culture

February 3, 2015

Imagine yourself in a meeting with your boss and several coworkers, where you all are bouncing ideas off one another to find a solution for a specific problem in the company. You stay quiet and think up...

Illustration by LaQuann Dawson

Black influence in pop culture

Ashlyne Wilson February 3, 2015

Imagine yourself in a meeting with your boss and several coworkers, where you all are bouncing ideas off one another to find a solution for a specific problem in the company. You stay quiet and think up...

Shopper Lauren Johnson picks through the designer jeans at the new boutique in downtown Kent named “Blue” by Goodwill on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015. The boutique sells gently used clothing, furniture, and accessories that are name brand sold for thrifty prices.

Blue Boutique sells designer clothes for a decent price

Jamie Brian February 3, 2015

aper hearts frame the storefront window of Blue Boutique. Stepping inside, multi-colored scarves and beaded bangles hang from walnut-toned furniture. Gold-rimmed mirrors decorate the walls alongside posters...