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The sign outside the One Stop office on the first floor of the Library.

Universities push back FAFSA, college commitment deadlines

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter February 28, 2024

Kent State is one of many Ohio universities pushing back deadlines for students after facing a high frequency of issues related to this year’s FAFSA. “In response to challenges students and families...

The university's library sits near Risman Plaza on campus.

University reflects on Russo-Ukrainian war with ‘Stand With Ukraine Through Film: The Guide’ event

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter February 24, 2024

With the second-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaching, several Kent State departments highlighted the history of the invasion through a screening of Ukrainian-made film “The...

What being Black means to Kent State students

Elaina Matricardi, TV2 Reporter February 13, 2024

Editors Note: "Jovanni" is a misspelling of  "Jovine." "What is Black to you?" is a question that could be answered in many ways. But with the help of the "Black Is" event hosted by Black United Students,...

Clean-up crews work to remove debris from the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine on Feb. 19, 2023.

Public health officials respond to East Palestine train derailment

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter February 12, 2024

The College of Public Health discussed the response of public health officials to the East Palestine train derailment with Columbiana County’s public health commissioner on Feb. 4. On Feb. 3, 2023,...

Kent State facilities workers clean up the snow near the Risen Plaza on Jan. 21, 2024.

Students petition to change university’s weather closure policy

Elaina Matricardi and Kay Steiner, Reporter February 1, 2024

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include the university's response to the petition and KentWired's questions. Over 800 students have signed an online petition in support of changing the...

McCoy Watkins appears in trial at the Portage County Municipal Court in Ravenna, in January, 2024.

Final pretrial date determined for former Kent State student charged with two counts of rape

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter January 27, 2024

The final pretrial of former Kent State student McCoy Watkins, who has been charged with two counts of first-degree felony rape, has been scheduled for Feb. 14. Watkins appeared at the Portage County...