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Bows gain traction across social media and beyond, as the hair accessory symbolizes female empowerment.

Bow trend ties symbol to feminine empowerment

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter March 16, 2024

From one’s hair to social media posts and in Raising Cane’s orders to toilet paper rolls, people added little bows, primarily pink, to these things, generating the bow trend. Lauren Copeland, an...

Attendees at URGE's feminist tea party sort through beads while making. bracelets on March 11, 2024.

URGE explores feminist topics over tea

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter March 12, 2024

Over steaming cups of tea and friendship bracelet making, conversations about feminist experiences and its relations in media were discussed during the Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity’s Feminist...

Students in French Elementary II mix ingredients for their crêpes in the Design Innovation Teaching Kitchen on March 4, 2024.

Students serve up crêpes in French class

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter March 11, 2024

The stove sizzled as students were instructed in French how to carefully flip their crêpes from the pan onto their plates to prevent the light, crisp treat from cracking. Charlotte Dagorno, a graduate...

How to stay safe during the total solar eclipse

How to stay safe during the total solar eclipse

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter March 9, 2024

As the number of days before Kent will experience a brief total darkness decreases, now is the time to plan ahead for protecting oneself during the total solar eclipse on April 8.  Donald Driscoll,...

The Kent State University fountain is located on Risman Plaza.

Students discuss eclipse plans after campus announces no classes

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 24, 2024

Students on campus have begun to prepare for their total solar eclipse plans on April 8, as the university canceled classes for that day. In an email to the community, Melody Tankersley, senior vice...

Moderator Charmaine Crawford and Victoria Alexander at the "Black Identity Unveils: Victoria Talks" Monday night in the Kiva.

‘Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks’ explores Black excellence

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 20, 2024

Black excellence, success and identity was at the forefront of discussion between university community members and Victoria Alexander, a public speaker and Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland,...

BUS's screening of "Judas and the Black Messiah" in Richie Oscar Hall on Feb. 16, 2024.

Black United Students screen ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Friday

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 17, 2024

Black United Students held a screening of “Judas and the Black Messiah" Friday in Oscar Ritchie Hall to reflect on the impacts of the Black Panther Party on the civil rights movement showing the challenges...

Students for a Democratic Society become part of United Students Against Sweatshops

Students for a Democratic Society become part of United Students Against Sweatshops

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 13, 2024

As of Feb. 8, Students for a Democratic Society decided to become part of the United Students Against Sweatshops student labor organization, as they want to further their focus and efforts toward student...

The Design Innovation Hub, one of Kent State's dining halls, located at 800 East Summit St., Kent, OH.

Dining halls serve up Black culture dishes for Black History Month

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 10, 2024

During Black History Month, the dining halls on campus will serve foods from Black culture, featuring recipes submitted by students. Edward Hardin, a residential dining chef at the Design Innovation...

College Republicans screen ‘What Is a Woman?’ while students celebrate trans joy

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 8, 2024

The Kent State College Republicans held their yearly screening of the documentary “What Is a Woman?” in The Student Center, while outside students celebrated trans joy as a resistance on Risman Plaza. Aciano...

KentWired Illustration by Hannah Saadey

A total solar eclipse guide: What to know in advance

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 7, 2024

Complete darkness will fill the sky for a few minutes on April 8, when the city of Kent experiences a total solar eclipse for the first time in 200 years. Kent will see the moon cross in front of the...

Flash Bistro by Amazon expected to open in April

Flash Bistro by Amazon expected to open in April

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 6, 2024

The Flash Bistro by Amazon is expected to open in The Student Center later this year, allowing shoppers to purchase and pay for food and beverages using a new technology check-out system. Laura Roach,...