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The small steps that shaped an activist

Samantha Karam January 17, 2018

Kent State University is a campus of activists. We are reformers. We stand up for what we believe in.This conviction is undeniable when you look at our history and current demonstrations. That same conviction...

Senior psychology major Brien Thompson leads a discussion on what it means to “come out” on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 in spirit of National Coming Out Day. 

LGBTQ Center hosts discussion for National Coming Out Day

Samantha Karam October 11, 2016

National Coming Out Day from KentWired.com on Vimeo.A group of LGBT-identifying Kent State students and their allies gathered in the warm glow of the LGBTQ Student Center on Tuesday for National Coming...

Latino exhibit to showcase in Oscar Ritchie

Samantha Karam October 4, 2016

The Latinos in Rural America, a traveling exhibit, will be open to the public within the Uumbaji Exhibit in Oscar Ritchie Hall from Oct. 3 to Oct. 21.Clara Román-Odio, a Spanish professor and director...

LGBTQ Center to introduce new advisory board

Samantha Karam September 27, 2016

Kent State's LGBTQ Student Center will introduce its new advisory council board at 9:30 a.m. Thursday Oct. 6 in room 317 of the Student Center.Ken Ditlevson, director of the LGBTQ Student Center, said...

0914 Sister Circle

Sister Circle provides safe space for discussion

Samantha Karam September 13, 2016

Sister Circle, a group on campus meant to bring young women of color together to speak on tough issues such as fears and anxieties, held their second meeting of the semester Monday night. The session was...

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...

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

Opinion: What they never warned you about vegetarianism

Samantha Karam April 6, 2016

Vegetarianism and veganism are gaining popularity in today’s day and age. People are becoming more aware of the foods they consume and where they come from.I’ve always talked about how much I love...

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

Opinion: Listen to Leo

Samantha Karam March 2, 2016

If you watched the Oscars on Sunday night or have social media of any kind, you know that Leonardo DiCaprio finally won an Oscar. I’ve waited six Academy Awards to see him bring home the gold, so when...

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

Opinion: Starbucks’ new loyalty program

Samantha Karam February 24, 2016

College students hold Starbucks near and dear to their hearts. For some, a visit to Starbucks is a part of their everyday routine. That’s loyalty, and it deserves compensation.The coffee powerhouse announced...

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

Opinion: My problem with the Grammys

Samantha Karam February 17, 2016

I think, at its core, the Grammy Awards are necessary to the music industry. The annual ceremony was created to honor the past and present-day stars while motivating those of the future.However, over the...

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

Opinion: Remembering Nick Massa

Samantha Karam February 10, 2016

To most, Nicholas Massa is the freshman who died in Ryan Place Apartments on Sunday night, but I knew him as more than a headline.No matter how old or big he was, Nick always had an incredibly sweet smile....

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

YouTube isn’t just for funny cat videos anymore

Samantha Karam February 3, 2016

In the past, whenever I’d hear YouTube, I thought of silly viral videos like ‘Charlie Bit My Finger’ or ‘The Annoying Orange’. I never used to think of YouTube as a place to go for news, but...