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The House passes Equality Act aimed at ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Rep. David Cicilline is a cosponsor of the Equality Act.

House passes Equality Act aimed at ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

Daniella Diaz and Annie Grayer, CNN February 26, 2021

(CNN) -- The House has passed the Equality Act, which would amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to protect people from being discriminated based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing...

The Kent State LGBTQ+ Student Center is located in the lower level of the Kent Student Center and provides educational events and programs aimed at creating an inclusive environment on campus.

LGBTQ+ Center celebrates 10-year anniversary, welcomes new assistant director

Cameron Aloway Reporter February 18, 2021

As the LGBTQ+ Center celebrates its 10-year anniversary, it also welcomes a new assistant director and new ideas to make impactful changes to the Kent State community.“I’m very glad to be here for...

Korb Hall has reopened its LGBTQ+ living learning community.

Spring semester closing of Korb Hall isolates members of LGBTQ+ community

Cameron Aloway Reporter February 1, 2021

Correction: This story has been revised to include statements by university officials.In December, the Department of Residence Services announced the closure of Korb Hall for the spring semester which...

A portrait of a pensive Emily Dickinson hung on the wall of Winebrenner’s office. Winebrenner was preparing to teach a seminar on Emily Dickinson in Spring 2021. 

Kent State community mourns Kim Winebrenner, English professor who put ‘students first’

Lyndsey Brennan Reporter January 23, 2021

Editor’s note: Kent State English professor Kimberly Winebrenner, 57, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 3, 2020, at Akron General Cleveland Clinic. The following is an appreciation of her life.Satterfield...

Eunice Reyes, graduate assistant at the LGBTQ+ Center at Kent State. Courtesy of Eunice Reyes.

Using fashion as a tool for self-expression in LGBTQ+ community

Zach Zdanowicz Reporter December 11, 2020

Waking up and choosing the perfect outfit for the day is a morning routine shared by many individuals. But for some, this part of the day is more than just another outfit — it is a visual representation...

Kent State’s rating displayed on the Campus Pride Index website. 

Kent State named a top school in LGBTQ+ inclusivity by national organization

Bella Hagey Reporter November 14, 2020

Kent State has been named one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly campuses in the nation, according to Campus Pride, a national nonprofit organization.To evaluate colleges on how LGBTQ+ friendly they are, Campus...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: How can we reach Kent State students?

Malania Birney November 7, 2020

I wrote an opinion piece for KentWired explaining why I was voting for Betsy Rader to represent Kent State as our state senate candidate in the 2020 general election. My piece was not published because...

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What Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation means to students and faculty

Bella Hagey Reporter November 5, 2020

With Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court on Oct. 27, many fear losing access to abortion and birth control and seeing the legality of gay marriage overturned.Prominent Supreme Court...

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Senior vice president, provost finalist Teri Balser gives presentation for her candidacy

Ben Vrobel Administration reporter October 13, 2020

When Teri Balser worked for Curtin University in Perth, Australia, she did not realize that in Australia, “tuition” meant students’ time at the university, not the money they spent.“When I was...

Kent LGBTQ+ Center to celebrate history through October

Bella Hagey Diversity reporter October 6, 2020

During the month of October, Kent State will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with different educational opportunities, history lessons, and fun games and events. The history month is important because...

Tony Correa speaks about a LGBTQ+ sober home while a protester holds up a gay pride and Black Lives Matter sign in the background on Friday, Sep. 11.

Connecting the LGBTQ+ community with Black students

Bella Hagey Reporter September 15, 2020

During the Black Lives Matter protest last Friday, one speaker connected the LGBTQ+ community and the BLM movement through his talk about a recovery-oriented living space for members of the LGBTQ+ community...

Supreme Court says federal law protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination.

Supreme Court says federal law protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination

(CNN) -- Federal civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender workers, the Supreme Court ruled Monday.The landmark ruling will extend protections to millions of workers nationwide and is...