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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law banning transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that match up with their gender identity. The law requires people at Ohio K-12 schools and universities use the restroom that aligns with their gender assigned at birth. | File photo

Ohio bill restricting gender-affirming healthcare to go into effect in April

Kay Steiner, Reporter February 6, 2024

House Bill 68, a bill focused on the restriction of gender-affirming healthcare for transgender people under the age of 18, was approved by the Ohio Senate Jan. 24. The bill was originally vetoed because...

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...