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The different gender based pricing of razors at Ravenna Walmart.

The pink tax: gender-norms, price discrimination and tariffs

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital assistant November 26, 2023

There is no sales tax on menstrual products in Ohio, but the “pink tax” didn’t disappear. The pink tax originated as a phrase describing the tax on menstrual hygiene products, such as sanitary...

THIS OR THAT: Hold the Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, please

THIS OR THAT: Hold the Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, please

KentWired Editorial Board November 19, 2023

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Kelsie Horner, Taina Rivera, Audrey Trevarthan and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article and its companion article,...

Women in Engineering members attend an event hosted by the club last year.

Women in Engineering club welcomes new members for professional development sessions

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant November 5, 2023

The university's Women in Engineering club is active in its third year and welcomes all students for professional development sessions and the occasional craft night.  Co-founders senior Ruth Miller,...

Tables sit decorated for SRVSS' 10th anniversary in the Student Center balcony ballroom.

SRVSS celebrates 10 year anniversary of personal violence awareness

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant November 4, 2023

The Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services marked its 10-year anniversary by taking attendees through its past, present and future in the Kent State Student Center Friday evening.  The...

THIS OR THAT: Halloween instills scary, eerie feelings that only come once a year

THIS OR THAT: Halloween instills scary, eerie feelings that only come once a year

KentWired Editorial Board October 31, 2023

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Annalexis Davis, Kelsie Horner, Janson McNair, Audrey Trevarthan and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article and its...

A bra drop-off bin is located at The Williamson House on campus.

11th annual Bra Recycling Drive takes place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant October 10, 2023

It’s time for a closet clean-out. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, people can donate gently used and new bras until Oct. 27 through the Bra Recycling Drive.  “The drive collects gently...

Members of the KentWired editorial board dressed as Disney princesses in honor of the Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary.

THIS OR THAT: 100 years of magic, the lasting impact of Disney

KentWired Editorial Board October 8, 2023

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Savana Capp, Annalexis Davis, Kelsie Horner, Emma Kiko, Janson McNair, Leah Shepard, Grace Springer, Audrey Trevarthan and Emily Yanchak from KentWired’s editorial...

Sandra Austhof and Susan Lettieri show the box they welcome mothers with prenatal vitamins, ready-made soup and more.

Hudson church launches organization to support pregnant and parenting mothers

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant October 6, 2023

St. Mary Catholic Church in Hudson opened local resources for pregnant and parenting mothers in need in early September when they started a Walking with Moms in Need Ministry. The idea for the organization...

The Women's Center's Hannah Toth and Sarah Robinson make signs at Gather and Give Back event.

With upcoming Ohio Election Day, Women’s Center holds a suffrage event

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant September 21, 2023

The Women’s Center kicks off a Gather and Give Back event titled #ThisiswhyIvote Wednesday afternoon in The Williamson House with voter registration, the history of suffrage and an opportunity to take...

SAACS President Angele Engohang leads the club’s first event of the semester at Williams Hall.

Chemistry club kicks off fall semester with an all-women executive board

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant September 10, 2023

The six-member executive board of The Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society at Kent State consists solely of women.  Statistics from STEM Women said that as of 2023, women make up about...

The Williamson House is located at the corner of Main Street and Midway Drive on campus.

SRVSS celebrates 10th anniversary on Nov 3, providing safe spaces for students

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant September 6, 2023

The Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services, which works to provide a support system for those affected by personal violence, will celebrate its tenth anniversary Nov. 3.   The...

Horoscopes: Sept. 3 - 17

Horoscopes: Sept. 3 – 17

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant September 3, 2023

Virgo ♍ It’s your season, Virgo! Lately you’ve been focused on assignments and tasks. Take a moment to embrace the life around you, and you will find a lot of gratitude and joy.  Libra ♎ It’s...