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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Letter from the editor: Thank you all for everything

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2024

"Grateful" is the first word that comes to mind when thinking about these past three semesters. "We" is the second. (For clarification, this is my last semester as editor, but since I am a junior,...

University Townhomes at 1898 E. Summit, Kent, Ohio.

BOK ’24: Best off-campus housing

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-chief April 4, 2024

FIRST: University Townhomes On a sunny, warm day, Grayson Denby looks forward to her walks to and from campus along Summit Street — and her “beautiful” journey starts at her University Townhomes...

A chalkboard in the Mathematical Sciences building displays many of the infinite numbers of pi.

Who doesn’t like pi(e)?

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2024

Stomachs may growl while students sit in a math class during lunch time – but on Pi Day, students are encouraged to enjoy circular foods like pizza and pie while learning about the mathematical celebration.  Pi...

Frank Muratore, from the cover band Hard Day’s Night’s, performs as Paul McCartney at the Kent Stage for the ninth annual Beatle Fest Feb 17, 2023.

Beatles’ hits of ‘Yesterday’ will be back for annual BeatleFest

Isabella Schreck, Editior-in-Chief February 20, 2024

Whether they’re jumping to “Shout,” slow dancing to “And I Love Her” or singing along to “Here Comes the Sun,” Beatles fans and beyond can listen live to the hits of John, Paul, George and...

Kent State's Police Services department is located in Stockade Safety Building on 530 E. Summit St. (The Kent Stater files)

When to expect a text: How the university’s emergency alert system works

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2024

When a safety threat is presented to a campus, students, faculty and staff must be kept informed about potential or unfolding threats under the Clery Act. “We prioritize our safety here on campus...

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....

New year + more content = a stronger Stater

New year + more content = a stronger Stater

Isabella Schreck and Anthony Zacharyasz February 8, 2024

Dear reader, Happy New Year (a little over a month late) – we hope the start of your 2024 and your semester has started off on a strong and smooth note. Thank you for picking up this now monthly print...

KentWired illustration by Gabby Lutz

THIS OR THAT: We watch the Super Bowl for the Super Bowl

KentWired Editorial Board February 3, 2024

This opinion was written by Matt Brown, John Hilber, Yasmeen Matthews, Janson McNair, Isabella Schreck, Jacob Shondel and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article...

Theater students rehearse at The Center of Performing Arts, located at 1325 Theatre Drive on campus.

Orchestra, choirs to combine for American identity exploration

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2023

The university’s choirs and orchestra will look to prompt questions about American identity and what that means to a person in their “What is America” performance Sunday in Cartwright Hall. The...

A car sits outside of the duplex where a 35-year-old woman was killed Nov. 21, 2023.

UPDATE: Suspect of Kent homicide arrested in Texas

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2023

Dawan R. Wilson, the homicide suspect charged with the aggravated murder of a 35-year-old woman in Kent, was arrested in Texas Monday. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Houston contacted Kent...

An advisory banner about a camp closure runs on the Kent State University East Liverpool website.

East Liverpool campus closes Wednesday due to break in

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2023

The university’s East Liverpool campus closed Wednesday after a man broke into its Main Building around 6:30 a.m. that morning.  Thirty-four-year-old David Gamble is charged with breaking and entering...

A car sits outside of the duplex where a 35-year-old woman was killed Nov. 21, 2023.

UPDATED: One week later, Kent police still search for homicide suspect

As of Tuesday morning, Kent police are still searching for Dawan R. Wilson, who has been charged with the aggravated murder of a 35-year-old woman at a duplex off South Water Street in Kent.  A Kent...