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Students still use rooms belonging to famous alumni like Steve Harvey and James Harrison.

Do you live in a famous dorm?

Alton Northup, News Director September 7, 2024

Kent State has its fair share of past students who have gone on to gain celebrity status, so it’s no surprise that spaces used by the likes of Steve Harvey and James Harrison still exist on campus today....

Chita Rivera, Tony Award-winning actress and singer, dead at 91

Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN January 30, 2024

Chita Rivera, an iconic performer of stage and screen with credits including “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and “Sweet Charity,” has died. She was 91. Rivera’s longtime publicist...

KentWired Illustration by Lucas Fratianne

OPINION: Celebrities exploiting their children online needs to end

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer November 2, 2023

In July 2022, Kim Kardashian was criticized for posting a photo on Instagram of her then four and nine-year-old daughters, North and Chicago, cuddled in bed sleeping. The girls were positioned nose to...

KentWired Illustration by Lillie Leasuree

OPINION: Celebrities were never role models

Faith Fistler, Opinion Writer August 29, 2023

“I would like to be an inspiration for people instead of a role model because I make mistakes just like everybody else,” Britney Spears said in a 2002 interview with Oprah Winfrey.  While we view...

Random rants with Annemarie: Have parasocial relationships gone too far?

Annemarie Karabinus, Opinion Writer August 25, 2023

“Oh my gawdddd I love Harry Styles so much. I know his blood type, where he was born and his entire family's names. We are TOTALLY meant to be together.” “Girl you DON’T know Taylor Swift’s...

OPINION: The dangers of parasocial bonds with celebrities

OPINION: The dangers of parasocial bonds with celebrities

Audrey Trevarthan, Opinion Writer April 10, 2023

Everyone has that one celebrity whose life they are invested in. Whether that's a musician, actor, model or influencer, they are up to date with their life. Celebrities can influence people’s choices....

Our View: Temperatures dropped below freezing yesterday, but we stayed warm watching SNL

KS Editors February 16, 2015

Saturday Night Live is turning 40 years old — meaning that it’s older than most of us. The infamous sketch comedy show began in 1975, with comedy legend cast members like John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd...