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Last Exit Books & Coffee is not only a great study spot for students, but also a great place to get a used book. They are located at 124 E Main St #1, Kent, OH. Shown is some of there selection April 1st, 2024.

BOK ’24: Best date spot (second and third place)

Addison Foreman, General Assignment Editor April 4, 2024

SECOND: Last Exit Books and Coffeehouse Whether it’s grabbing a coffee in the front of the store, browsing through used books in the back or looking at old vinyl records and t-shirts by the larger sitting...

Attendees of the Haymakers Farmers Market peruse the various products up for sale on Feb. 17, 2024.

BOK ’24: Best date spot (winner feature)

Addison Foreman, General Assignment Editor April 4, 2024

FIRST: Haymaker Farmers’ Market The year-round Haymaker Farmers’ Market, which is open weekly on Saturday mornings downtown, creates community — according to vendor Emily Starcher.  Starcher...

THIS OR THAT: Valentine's Day is hyped the perfect amount

THIS OR THAT: Valentine’s Day is hyped the perfect amount

KentWired Editorial Board February 14, 2024

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Savana Capp, Addison Foreman, Taina Rivera, Hannah Saadey, Isabella Schreck, Savana Capp, Audrey Trevarthan and Anneliese White from KentWired’s editorial board....

THIS OR THAT: The Super Bowl: Less football, more entertainment

THIS OR THAT: The Super Bowl: Less football, more entertainment

KentWired Editorial Board February 3, 2024

This opinion was written by Kelsie Horner, Audrey Trevarthan, Aden Graves, Jackson Small, Taina Rivera, Casey Schroth, Hannah Saadey, Savana Capp, Annalexis Davis, Addison Foreman, Anneliese White, Emily...

Logan Bennett (center left) and Noah Silvestro (center) stand around the Dusty Armadillo's outdoor patio with friends on Dec. 15, 2023.

Cowboy boots and line dancing: The people of the Dusty Armadillo

Addison Foreman, Digital Tech December 10, 2023

Every Wednesday and Friday night, line dancers and country-music lovers crowd into The Dusty Armadillo, a local bar located in Rootstown, about 15 minutes from Kent. On the dance floor, experienced line...

Students and Sean Evans share some “Hot Ones”

Students and Sean Evans share some “Hot Ones”

Addison Foreman, Digital Tech November 3, 2023

Before the challenge even began Thursday, students crowded in the Cartwright Hall auditorium got to their feet one by one, enthusiastically chanting, “Hot Ones! Hot Ones! Hot Ones!” Brian Johnson,...

“Help A Hero Scholarship” awarded to veteran student

Addison Foreman, Reporter October 23, 2023

Jonathan Baker, a senior majoring in biology, served in the U.S. Army for over 20 years, 11 years in active duty as a medic and ten years in the reserves. Baker was one of more than 350 veterans and...

Explained: Government shutdown avoided but can still occur by end of 2023

Explained: Government shutdown avoided but can still occur by end of 2023

Addison Foreman, Reporter October 20, 2023

Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown Oct. 1. However, the chance of one happening before the end of the year is still a possibility. The U.S. government needs to pass a series of appropriation...

Flashes Vote Festival works to encourage student voter registration

Flashes Vote Festival works to encourage student voter registration

Addison Foreman, Reporter October 9, 2023

  The Flashes Vote Festival brought student organizations together Monday afternoon to help students get registered to vote for the upcoming Nov. 7 election.  Jessica Starkey, Undergraduate...

Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Voting regulation causes concern for newly registered college students

Addison Foreman, Digital Tech September 23, 2023

First-time voters will have to vote with a provisional ballot in the Nov. 7 election if a confirmation postcard is not removed from their mailboxes within three days. Newly registered voters are receiving...

Undergraduate Student Government to host Mariah the Scientist at upcoming Homecoming concert

Addison Foreman, Reporter September 19, 2023

Undergraduate Student Government (USG)  prepares to welcome Mariah the Scientist to campus for their upcoming annual fall concert on Saturday Sept. 23.  Organizing USG’s semesterly concerts is a...

Undergraduate Student Government welcomes new vice president for 2023-24 academic year

Addison Foreman, Reporter September 10, 2023

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) introduced Sage Mason as its new vice president of its staff for the 2023-2024 school year.  The vice president role came about after Jenna Gilbreath, last year’s...