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IFC tells fraternities to cancel social events over coronavirus

The Inter-Fraternity Council instructed fraternities to cancel all social events because of the coronavirus. “The Inter-Fraternity Council is taking the coronavirus outbreak seriously,” IFC Council...

A group poses for a photo after tossing around a football in Kent, Ohio, on Summit Street, March 16, 2019. Editor's Note: Everybody in this photo is over 21. 

Best of Kent: best event/festival

First place: Fake Paddy's Day Typically held the week before St. Patrick's Day, Fake Paddy's Day is a celebration that occurs in many college towns across the United States. According to KSNT.com, Fake...

Esthetician (A MAG)

Everyone needs an esthetician: taking skincare to the next level (A MAG)

Sydney Shufford Web writer February 29, 2020

When I turned 13, puberty came into my life like a storm, and with it came my worst enemy: acne. For years I have been plagued by pimples, acne scars and discoloration. It seems as if the whole world has...

COVER STORY ON FAKE PADDY’S DAY

KentWired Staff March 17, 2019

DECK OPTIONS:Students decked in green celebrated Kent's 'Fake Paddy's Day'Students decked in green — some of them with bead necklaces swinging around their necks and mini clover tattoos sparkling on...

College students party on University Drive during Fake Patty’s Day Saturday, March 11, 2017. The Kent State tradition “Fake Patty’s Day” takes place the week before St. Patrick’s Day to allow an entire Saturday to party.

Local law enforcement prepare for two potential St. Patrick’s Day parties

David Williams March 9, 2018

Kent City Police and KSUPD are both preparing for an interesting St. Patrick’s Day situation this year. Both Fake Patty’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day fall on a Saturday, raising the possibility of...

City police arrest 41 during ‘Fake Patty’s Day’

Benjamin VanHoose March 16, 2016

For Kent State students, red Solo cups, dance playlists and green attire signified the beginning of St. Patrick's Day celebrations five days before the actual holiday. Unfortunately, the luck of the Irish...

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...

For one night only: How to handle a one-night stand

Heather Inglis March 17, 2015

The content of this column discusses consensual sexual activities between two people during a one-night stand. If this has happened to you and you feel as if what had happened wasn’t in good fun or consensual,...

Vohn Murphy outside of Water Street Tavern in downtown Kent on St. Patricks day, March 17, 2015.

Fake St. Paddy’s Day, the other Irish holiday

Mark Oprea March 17, 2015

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Aren’t they?On Tuesday, Kent hosted its downtown St. Paddy’s Day celebration, preceded by the Fake Paddy’s Day imitation the Saturday before. With shamrock...

Students celebrate Fake Patty’s Day on College Avenue on Saturday, March 14, 2015.

Students ring in St. Patrick’s Day a few days early

Skye McEowen March 14, 2015

Students flocked to Kent streets as early as 8 a.m. Saturday to celebrate Fake Patty’s Day, ringing in St. Patrick’s Day a few days early.“I’ve been walking around N. Main St. and Sherman St.,”...

How Kent law enforcement prepare for St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Kyleigh Jarosinski March 14, 2015

Law enforcement preparing for St. Patrick's Day weekend from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Since about mid-January, Christopher Mosquera has been strolling around campus every day wearing the same brown fuzzy bathrobe, leprechaun hat and St. Patrick’s Day tinsel around his neck.

‘KSU Leprechaun’ brings joy, inspires change in spirit of St. Patrick’s Day

Jenna Kuczkowski March 10, 2015

For some, the daily decision of what clothing to put on their backs isn’t given much thought. Others strategically plan each and every outfit. For Christopher Mosquera, the decision has been relatively...