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Changes were made inside of Rockwell Hall, the home for the School of Fashion.

School of Fashion collaborates with ’90s fitness guru for t-shirt design contest

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter April 28, 2024

School of Fashion students are collaborating with fitness guru Jaime Brenkus to compete for their t-shirt design to be featured on his show. Brenkus rose to popularity in the 1990s after he created...

The Williamson House is located at the corner of Main Street and Midway Drive on campus.

Organizations on campus offer support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter April 18, 2024

First recognized in 2001, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) aims to raise the public’s awareness of sexual violence and how communities can advocate for ways to prevent it. Since the early 2000s,...

Kent State University's Tri-Towers which hold Koonce, Leebrick and Wright Halls on March 28, 2024.

BOK ’24: Best residence hall

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter April 4, 2024

FIRST: Tri-Towers Tri-Towers consists of three residence halls: Koonce, Leebrick and Wright, with a rotunda in the center connecting the three  With Rosie's Diner and Market and the Tri-Rec gym, Tri-Towers...

The Portage Hike & Bike Trail spans 13 miles along the Cuyahoga River and provides a place for trail goers to hike, bike, or canoe. Photo taken April 10, 2023.

Kent pedals toward a new hike and bike trail

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter March 23, 2024

Earlier this month, the Kent City Council voted on a proposed extension to the hike and bike trail that will cover areas ranging from Longcoy Elementary to Roosevelt High School. The vote was unanimous,...

The Kent Stage, built in 1927 and located at the corner of East Main and Depeyster, and the only remaining downtown theater in Portage County, hosts about 150 concerts a year, and numerous other events, including the Kent Folk Festival, Blues Fest and Reggae Fest.

The Kent Stage prepares for full month of performances this March

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter March 10, 2024

From a Beatles cover band to a celebration of Bob Marley, the Kent Stage will host 10 different performers throughout the month of March.  The variety of performances ensures that no matter what one’s...

USG candidates pose for a photo at a meet and greet event Thursday, Feb. 29.

USG candidates discuss election platforms with students at meet and greet

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter March 1, 2024

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) candidates discussed their election platforms with fellow students at a meet and greet event Thursday. USG will hold elections on March 19 and March 20 to elect officials...

In minty-condition: Return of McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes excites students

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter February 17, 2024

On Feb. 5, the Shamrock Shake made its annual return to McDonald’s menus across the country.  While it usually makes its return in March, the iconic shake has made an early return this season. First...

KentWired Illustration by Gabby Lutz

Twenty going on five: Student celebrates leap year birthday

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter February 15, 2024

For most people, 2024 simply means getting to watch the Summer Olympics or preparing for the chaos of the election year to ensue. However, for a very specific sub-category of people, it brings much more. For...