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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Abigail Kress, Photographer

Abigail is a junior journalism major with minors in photojournalism and entrepreneurship. This is her second semester as a photographer for Kent Wired. She enjoys multimedia journalism and developing her skills as a photojournalist.

Contact her at [email protected].

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Hippie Fox Rocks is opening a second location at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora, Ohio open from 11 am-8 pm.

Paul works at Hippie Rock Fox at their first location 155 E Erie St #201, Kent, OH.

Hippie Fox Rocks is opening a second location at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora, Ohio.

Hippie Fox Rocks is opening a second location at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora, Ohio.

Hippie Fox Rocks is opening a second location at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora, Ohio.

Hippie Fox Rocks is opening a second location at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora, Ohio.

[Photo] Hippie Fox Rocks opens second location at Aurora Farms

November 26, 2024
Tahini Mediterranean Cuisine closes due to a kitchen fire.

[Photo] On-campus restaurant Tahini permanently closes due to repeated health violations

November 26, 2024
Tahini Mediterranean Cuisine closes due to a kitchen fire.

Tahini Mediterranean Cuisine closes due to a kitchen fire.

Khori Davis, a sophomore sociology major, voted this morning.

[Photo] Students express both anxiety and indifference as Election Day begins

Lauren Cohen, Reporter
November 5, 2024
The Kent State Women's volleyball team plays Akron's team on Nov. 2nd, 2024.

The Kent State Women's volleyball team plays Akron's team on Nov. 2nd, 2024.

Junior Kendall White sets the ball at the volleyball game on Nov. 2nd, 2024.

[Photo] Volleyball swept twice in final road games of season

November 10, 2024
Junior Kendall White serves the ball at the Volley Ball Game against Akron's team.

Tenley age 3 and a half wears a unicorn costume for the Halloween Party on Oct. 25, 2024.

Charle, Mike and Heather dress in matching dinosaur costumes for the Halloween Party on Oct. 25,2024.

Ave and Amelia walk around at the Halloween party on Oct. 25, 2024.

Allison, an 8-year-old dressed in a butterfly costume, got candy at the Halloween party on Oct. 25, 2024.

A police car keeps watch Wednesday on the Portage County Hike and Bike Trail where officers shot and killed 43-year-old Matthew James Fries. Police said Fries approached officers with an ax and knife in his hands.

[Photo] Ravenna police fatally shoot ax-wielding homeless man

October 24, 2024
An officer-involved shooting took place on the Portage County Hike and Bike trail on Oct. 23rd, 2024.

Redshirt Senior Karina Salinas serves the ball at the game on Oct. 19, 2024.

Junior Mackenzie McGuire serves the ball at the game on Oct. 19, 2024.

[Photo] Sweep streak starts again for volleyball against Bowling Green

October 27, 2024
The Emergency Management Agency is opening soon in Ravenna, Ohio.

The Emergency Management Agency is opening soon in Ravenna, Ohio.

[Photo] Portage County EMA opens new Emergency Command Center, collaboration at its center

November 1, 2024
Maya Tuylieva Pianist, Founder and CEO of Music Academy of Kansas City performs as the opening for this event.

Audience Members wait for the Poetry Tribute in honor of Magtymguly Fragi: Celebrating 300 years of His enduring Legacy to begin.

Students sign into the Poetry Tribute in honor of Magtymguly Fragi: Celebrating 300 years of His enduring Legacy.

Turkmenistan Dancers perform at Riseman Plaza on Wednesday, October 2nd.

Turkmenistan musicians perform traditional Turkmenistan music at Riseman Plaza on Wednesday, October 2nd.

Turkmenistan Dancers perform at Riseman Plaza on Wednesday, October 2nd.

Redshirt Senior Karina Salinas dives for a ball at the volleyball game Friday night against Eastern Michigan.

The Kent State volleyball team had a game against Eastern Michigan at the MAC at 6pm on Friday 27th.

[Photo] Volleyball gets to double-digit losses after dropping back-to-back games

September 29, 2024
Redshirt sophomore Alexandria Connatser goes to spike the ball at the game on Friday night against Eastern Michigan.

Sophomore Logan Henderson serves the ball at the game on Friday at the MAC against Eastern Michigan.

Junior Kendall White sets the ball at the game against Eastern Michigan on Friday.

Town Hall II lobby has a vending machine with free Harm Reduction Supplies.

The DI Hub is open during the week from 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

[Photo] DI Hub boots creativity, innovation through technology

Jake Rankin, Reporter
October 3, 2024
Jordan Bower( left) and Julian Leff( right) work at the Reactor lab in the Di Hub on September 12th, 2024.

Kent State students walk the campus on September 4th,2024.

[Photo] A lively campus: How large is Kent State’s freshman class?

September 10, 2024
Kent State places students in transitional housing, such as lounges, to house all incoming freshmen.

[Photo] Students stuck in lounge limbo as Kent State uses transitional housing

September 4, 2024
Students gather at Blastoff on August 18th, 2024.

Kent State holds Blastoff on August 18th, 2024.

Students walk around Blastoff on August 18, 2024.

[Photo] A first year’s guide to Kent State University

September 4, 2024
Gabby, a sophomore VCD major, walks campus Aug. 24, 2024.

[Photo] Hit the books with beats: The perfect back to school playlist

August 27, 2024
Kent Stater Staff at Blastoff

The kindness box is located in downtown Kent, outside of Scribbles Coffee Company.

[Photo] "Little Box of Kindness" spreads kindness downtown

August 6, 2024
Wizards of all ages converged on Downtown Kent for a Wizardly Weekend.

Downtown Kent hosts a wizard weekend from July 19 to July 20, including shopping, fun themed drinks, and games like Mini Golf.

Wizards of all ages converged on Downtown Kent for a Wizardly Weekend.

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[Photo] Wizardly Weekend charms downtown Kent

Michael Neenan, Reporter
July 21, 2024
Local shops decorate their storefronts for Main Street Kent's a Wizardly Weekend from July 19 to July 20.

Downtown Kent hosts a Wizard weekend July 19th - July 21st.

Local icons transformed into scenes from the world of Harry Potter for Main Street Kent's Wizardly Weekend on July 19 and July 20.

"Shannon Rodgers And Jerry Silverman: Dazzling Day And Night" is a current exhibit in the museum.

[Photo] Kent State University Museum honors founders and past designers

Lauren Cohen, Reporter
July 24, 2024
The museum is open Tuesday- Saturday 11 am- 5 pm and Sunday noon-4 pm.

Knitting Beyond the Body is a current exhibit in the museum.

The Kent State University museum is located in the fashion. building.

The museum is open Tuesday- Saturday 11 am- 5 pm and Sunday noon-4 pm.

The Fashion Timeline exhibit will be in the museum on Friday, June 29, 2012- Friday, June 30th, 2028.

The fashline timeline exhibit showcases Kent State's collection of historical fashions.

This exhibit is the Fashion timeline located on the first floor.

Construction will begin at Kent State library stairs.

Construction will begin at Kent State library stairs.

The budget allows for the University Library to go under renovation for the modernization of the elevators.

[Photo] State capital budget helps Kent State start on renovation plans

July 12, 2024
Over the summer construction takes place at Kent State's White Hall.

Construction takes place at Kent State's White Hall.

Construction takes place at Kent State's White Hall.

U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Kent State's new Aeronautics building and sits down with Aeronautics students doing a Q&A.

U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg interacts with a robotic dog in the Cognitive Robotics and AI Laboratory on Monday, June 24, during a visit to Kent State.

[Photo] Pete Buttigieg visits Kent State

Alton Northup, Editor-in-chief
June 24, 2024
U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Kent State's new Aeronautics building, speaking with Dean of the Aeronautics college Christina Bloebaum.

U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Kent State's new Aeronautics building, getting to see students use the college's state-of-the-art technology.

U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Kent State's new Aeronautics building walking through the runway in the lower level of the building.

U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Kent State's new Aeronautics building and gets a demonstration of drones flying through the halls.

U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Kent State's new Aeronautics building with Dean of the Aeronautics college Christina Bloebaum.

U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Kent State's new Aeronautics building.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg listens as a student employees guides him through the May 4 Visitors Center on Monday, June 24.

U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Kent State President Todd Diacon listen to student employees guide them through the May 4th museum.

U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Rep. Emilia Sykes tour the May 4 Visitors Center on Monday, June 24.

U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg meets Kent State President Todd Diacon and Alison Caplan, director of the May 4 Visitor Center, while visiting the site on Monday, June 24.

Kent State's new business building.

Kent State's new business building, Crawford Hall, is wrapping up construction.

[Photo] Crawford Hall construction wraps up

June 25, 2024
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Anthony Claytor, part of the LeBron James Family Foundation's I Promise Program, gradated in May 2024.

[Photo] University student becomes LeBron James’ I PROMISE program’s first graduate

June 13, 2024
Anthony Claytor, part of the LeBron James Family Foundation's I Promise Program, gradated in May 2024.

Anthony Claytor, part of the LeBron James Family Foundation's I Promise Program, gradated in May 2024.

[Photo] University student becomes LeBron James’ I PROMISE program’s first graduate

Lauren Cohen, Reporter
June 13, 2024
Tash Hartmann shops around at the many booths at the festival.

[Photo] Color fills downtown Kent during first June Pride Fest

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing editor
June 9, 2024
Alivia Maxwell, owner of Twisted Crystals, at Pride Fest on June 8.

the Art and Wine Festival has been going on for 16 years. This is Art's first time at the festival as his wife has a booth, Dianna's Artwork.

Sarah, a local in Kent, came to the festival for the first time this year after hearing about it on Main Street Kent's Instagram.

[Photo] Culture lines the streets of downtown Kent at its annual Art & Wine Festival

June 1, 2024
Sarah, a local in Kent, came to the festival for the first time this year after hearing about it on Main Street Kent's Instagram.

[Photo] Culture lines the streets of downtown Kent at its annual Art & Wine Festival

Lauren Cohen, Reporter
June 1, 2024
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