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Freshman fashion merchandising major Taylor Doyle interviews with Fox 8 local news on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. She discussed recent allegations regarding professor Julio Pino’s link to ISIS.

Students, alumni reflect on Pino’s teaching style

Payton Moore and Ian Flickinger January 20, 2016

As the Facebook shares escalated to over 5,000 on CNN, FOX News and ABC, many Kent State students were shocked and surprised that the FBI had taken an interest in Julio Pino.The history professor’s alleged...

Dylan Webb is a teaching English as a second language major. Contact him at dwebb13@kent.edu.

Opinion: When a professor becomes a threat

Dylan Webb January 20, 2016

Recently at Kent State, associate history professor Julio Pino — the same professor accused of making very bold anti-Semitic statements such as sending a letter to Israeli academics stating, “Your...

From left: Charlene Reed, Stephen Colecchi and Lawrence Pollock of the Board of Trustees meet with President Beverley Warren on Jan. 20, 2016. The board ratified the new collective bargaining agreement for tenured and tenure-track professors.

Board of Trustees ratifies new agreement

Karl Schneider January 20, 2016

Kent State’s Board of Trustees ratified the new collective bargaining agreement for full-time tenure track faculty on Wednesday. The ratification came after a special board meeting was called following...

New registration policy garners mixed reviews

This week not only marks the beginning of the spring semester for Kent State students, but also the adjustment of university policy in regarding late registration for classes.Kent State's new late-add...

Logan Meis, 20, balances on his hoverboard outside his apartment complex in Overland Park, Kan., on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. Meis purchased the personal transportation device for about $330 online. (Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/TNS)

Hoverboards banned in dorms

Ben Kindel January 20, 2016

One of the most popular holiday gifts of this year is now banned from Kent State's dorms. On Jan. 13, Executive Director of Residence Services Jill Church announced through an email to campus residents...

Kent State freshmen Kelly Cunningham and sophomore theatre studies major Jordan Euell ponder who they think this portrait by musician Bob Dylan might be. “I think it looks like John Henry,” Kelly said. Jordan then pulled up a drawing of Henry on his phone for comparison. The McKay Bricker Gallery on Main Street in downtown Kent is currently hosting the portrait series from Feb. 21 to Mar. 5.

Bob Dylan exhibit to open at Downtown Gallery

Cameron Gorman January 20, 2016

Bob Dylan is an artist in more than one sense of the word.Considered a driving force in the history of rock 'n’ roll, the singer-songwriter has been the recipient of 11 grammy awards, and has helmed...

Samantha Karam is a sophomore journalism major. Contact her at skaram3@kent.edu.

Opinion: Allegations are enough to scare me

Samantha Karam January 20, 2016

Major news outlets have picked up on a story from KentWired.com about the FBI investigating a Kent State associate professor of history for having affiliations with the Islamic State group. The story broke...

Forward Jon Buttitta faces off against a University of Pittsburgh player on Friday, Nov. 7, 2015.

Hockey prepares for back-to-back games against Adrian College

Bri Figley January 20, 2016

The Kent State Hockey Club is using their momentum from last weekend’s three consecutive victories to take on two games against the Adrian College Bulldogs. The Bulldogs are currently second in the Division...

Pino screenshot

Julio Pino’s response to accusations

By: Ian Kline & Vivian Feke January 19, 2016

Kent State associate history professor Julio Pino responds to allegations of his association with ISIS. Julio Pino (full interview) from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Photo courtesy of Kent State University

FBI investigating Kent State professor for alleged link to ISIS

Emily Mills January 19, 2016

The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are investigating Julio Pino, a Kent State associate history professor, for alleged involvement with the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIl.A joint...

(from left to right) PhD student in Health Policy and Management Matthew Nichols, master student with concentrations in Public Health and Environment Health Naomi Carlson and PhD student in Health Policy and Management Carissa Smock, study in Lowry Hall on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. The Council on Education for Public Health accredited Kent State's College of Public Health.

College of Public Health receives accreditation

Megan Hermensky December 9, 2015

The Kent State College of Public Health received its first accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health.The college received accreditation for five years, the maximum amount of time that...

Eighteen-year-olds will now have to wait three years before purchasing cigarettes in Cleveland

More than 100 cities nationwide plan to raise smoking age to 21

TV2, Dartalia Alati, John Kost December 9, 2015

On Wednesday's FlashCast, Dartalia Alati and John Kost discuss the nationwide movement to raise the smoking age to 21-years-old. Kent State President Beverly Warren's annual performance-based raise, as...

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