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Women’s lacrosse wins home-opener in 10-point victory

Matthew Francos, Reporter March 8, 2023

The Kent State women’s lacrosse team had eight different goal scorers in a 15-5 win in its home-opener against Delaware State. The Flashes controlled possessions with 37 shots and 33 ground balls....

“Don’t Lie To Us!”: East Palestine Residents Frustrated During Town Hall

Jacob Brooks, TV2 Reporter March 3, 2023

One month after a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, residents gathered for a town hall on Thursday night. It was the first time Norfolk Southern was in the town...

Portage County Sheriff’s Department experiences delays in body and dash cameras

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter March 2, 2023

The Portage County Sheriff's Department's new body and dash cameras will soon be in operation. The department has had the equipment since November, but there has been a delay in getting everything up...

Women’s basketball holds fourth place in M.A.C. with one game left of season

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 2, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team’s four-game win streak came to an end Wednesday night, losing to Toledo 64-60. The Rockets swept the Flashes this season and pushed their winning streak to...

Tri Sigma Night Live 2023 to feature the most participants in four years

Tri Sigma Night Live 2023 to feature the most participants in four years

Blake Serrano, Reporter February 27, 2023

Editor’s Note: Kaitlyn Finchler, internal philanthropy co-chair for Tri Sigma, serves as a campus editor for The Kent Stater and KentWired. Given her role and relationship to the story, KentWired interviewed...

A Kent State student sits on the swing bench outside the Honors College and enjoys the sunset Feb. 23, 2023.

Feature Photo: Week 6

February 25, 2023

The difference in enrollment numbers from spring 2022 and spring 2023 from all eight campuses.

Spring enrollment data shows stability

Jocy Holtsberry, Reporter February 17, 2023

Kent State’s spring enrollment data show signs of enrollment numbers stabilizing after a six-year decline. Ohio colleges are required to submit enrollment data to the state on the 15th day of each...

US jet shoots down ‘unidentified object’ over northern Canada

Paula Newton and Haley Britzky, CNN February 12, 2023

CNN -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday that an “unidentified object” had been shot down by a US fighter jet over Canadian airspace on his orders. “I ordered the take down of...

All three Greek life councils at the 2023 AFLV Central Conference.

Greek life councils attend national leadership conference promoting open dialogue

Blake Serrano, Reporter February 10, 2023

Around two dozen representatives from Greek life councils brought back ideas of embracing vulnerability and open dialogue after attending a national leadership conference. The Association of Fraternal...

DAAPP to provide resources for drug, alcohol addiction

Alton Northup, Reporter February 9, 2023

Kent State’s Drug Abuse and Alcohol Prevention Program provides resources to students with addiction. The multifaceted program is sent annually to students, faculty and staff by the Division of Student...

Grand openings in downtown Kent

February 6, 2023

This past Saturday, two unique shops hosted their grand openings in downtown Kent. Both Rocco's Cupcakes Café and Sun in Leo had busy stores on opening day. The two owners, who are also Kent State...