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Zach McCulley, vocalist for Hello Weekend, performs onstage during a show at The Foundry Concert Club in Lakewood, Ohio on July 31, 2016.

Local band Hello Weekend works through lineup changes

Jenna Kuczkowski January 19, 2017

Long practices, crazy shows and lots of caffeine are some of the things that make local pop-punk band Hello Weekend tick.Its high-energy performances have resonated Kent venues such as Euro Gyro, the Outpost...

Music venues cater to community members

Erin Zaranec January 18, 2017

Most students don’t start their weekend strolls into downtown Kent until long after the sun has set, often times preparing for a night of drinking with friends. Before the chaos of a Kent Saturday night...

Kid Cudi sports his Kent shirt while dancing in his new "Surfin'" music video. Cudi performed at Kent State in 2010.

Kid Cudi wears Kent shirt in new music video

Benjamin VanHoose October 31, 2016

Kid Cudi apparently prefers making his own waves dressed in Kent gear.The rapper is seen sporting a T-shirt with “Kent” plastered in white block lettering throughout his “Surfin’” music video,...

09/27 Voter Registration

Kent State celebrates National Voter Registration Day

Marissa Nichol, TV2 September 27, 2016

Kent State celebrates National Voter Reigstration Day from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Dontty Lakina, a drummer of Outlaws 1&1, performs for the crowd at Ray’s Place in downtown Kent, Ohio, for Reggae Fest on Saturday, April 23, 2016.

Kent hosts reggae jam festival

Angelo Angel April 24, 2016

Despite Friday's rain, Kent Reggae Jam Festival held its annual celebration throughout the downtown area.The festival celebrated reggae music throughout 13 locations. Water Street Tavern, Tree City Coffee...

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

Opinion: Undeniably authentic

Samantha Karam April 20, 2016

When I lived on-campus last year, I was accustomed to the fast-paced lifestyle of a college student. I was surrounded by kids buzzing around just as much as I was. Having moved off-campus this year, I...

Remnants of a single-car crash in front of the Burger King off of Main Street on April 4, 2016.

Car crash on East Main Street

Ian Klein April 4, 2016

East Main Car Crash from KentWired.com on Vimeo.Part of East Main St. closed Monday evening after a driver lost control of his car and crashed into a road sign, spinning out of control into the safety...

Upscale apartments to open downtown

Alexis Amato March 17, 2016

Avant 220 apartments held one of its first open houses in Bricco downtown Kent on, March 16. The purpose of the open house was to get the name of Avant 220 out to the students.Boasting “luxury living...

Kent woman arrested for stealing cats

Angelo Angel March 15, 2016

A Kent woman is in police custody after breaking into an animal shelter to steal back her two cats.Kristeen Pascoe was arrested on March 11 after she was linked to a pair of break-ins at an adjacent buildings.The...

Evan Paul, dressed in a full green suit, gets in a selfie with two girls outside of the Venice Cafe in downtown Kent on Patrick's Day on March 17, 2015.

Downtown bars celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Anne-Marie Colant March 15, 2016

Bars throughout Kent will begin St. Patrick's Day early with some opening as early as 5:30 a.m. Here is our guide to St. Patty’s Day in Kent.Brewhouse Pub on North Water street will open it’s doors...

Kent State students create Kent Cares to support student veterans

Anne-Marie Colant and Samantha Meisenburg March 1, 2016

Supporters of Student Veterans of America (SSVA) is a movement for those wanting to help student veterans transition into the classroom.New to the Kent community, SSVA is a local affiliate of Student Veterans...

CEO Magazine ranks Kent State program

Caroline Licata March 1, 2016

The executive MBA program at Kent State received a global tier one ranking by CEO Magazine for 2016.The EMBA program at Kent State is an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accredited...

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