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Gerontology Club President, Allison Kidd, and Social Media Director, Erica Crawford, work on Valentine’s Day cards for older adults.

Gerontology Club works to include older adults on Valentine’s Day and every day

Angie Bowman, Reporter February 16, 2024

The Gerontology Club create valentines for the 65 residents at Altercare Post-Acute, a long-term care facility located in Brimfield, on Monday. The club organized the event as a way to show older adults...

OPINION: The true meaning of Valentine's Day

OPINION: The true meaning of Valentine’s Day

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer February 14, 2024

Many people are unaware Valentine's Day is not rooted in romance and love. The holiday originated as a feast day in honor of the Christian martyr, Saint Valentine. The most historical story suggests...

THIS OR THAT: Valentine's Day is overrated

THIS OR THAT: Valentine’s Day is overrated

KentWired Editorial Board February 14, 2024

This opinion was written by Kelsie Horner, John Hilber, Alton Northup, Jacob Shondel, Annalexis Davis, Yasmeen Matthews, Casey Schroth, Jackson Small and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial...

THIS OR THAT: Valentine's Day is hyped the perfect amount

THIS OR THAT: Valentine’s Day is hyped the perfect amount

KentWired Editorial Board February 14, 2024

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Savana Capp, Addison Foreman, Taina Rivera, Hannah Saadey, Isabella Schreck, Savana Capp, Audrey Trevarthan and Anneliese White from KentWired’s editorial board....

Students to celebrate Valentine's Day with self-care.

Valentine’s Day: Celebrating friendship and self-care

Kaitlyn Roth, Reporter February 13, 2024

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day season, and Kent State students look forward to celebrating a holiday filled with all things self-care. Many students are changing the narrative of Valentine’s...

Love is in the air for these KSU faculty members

Lex Radde, TV2 Reporter February 13, 2024

Love is in the air at Kent State, even between the faculty members! Here are two sets of married couples who are also faculty members on campus: Professors Allen and Patricia Lowery and Professor Mei-Chen...

Single on Valentine’s Day? So what…

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter February 13, 2024

Valentine’s Day is commonly celebrated by couples, but students without a significant other are still finding fun ways to enjoy the holiday.  Samantha Shaffer, a sophomore early childhood education...

The greenhouse at Acorn and Evergreen Floral Studio is adorned with heart decorations on Jan. 29th, 2024.

Colors of love swarm local floral studio for Valentine’s Day

Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor February 13, 2024

For Acorn and Evergreen Floral Studio in Kent, Valentine's Day is an "on-your-feet all day" kind of day. “It's a fun chaotic, and it's usually not terrible because men just want roses,” manager...

Paws for a Cause pups spread Valentine’s love

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter February 14, 2023

Amongst the chatter over which puppy to pet first, Wrangler lied nearly asleep in the arms of his handler, junior fashion merchandising major Julia Reading. Unlike the other puppies who were adoring every...

2 on the Town: Kent’s Valentine’s Day staples

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter February 13, 2023

Valentine's Day is here and whether you're looking for the perfect last-minute gift, or a place to grab a bite to eat, downtown Kent is sure to have the place for you. TV2 reporter Alexandria Manthey went...

Echo Davis, who majors in cermaics, purchases a variety of cards and stickers from Brittany Gorelick at the art sale on Feb. 10, 2023.

The art of love: School of Art hosts Valentine’s Day art sale

Danielle Stehle, Reporter February 13, 2023

Kent State student artists sold multiple pieces of art to spread their love of what art truly means on Feb. 10. Many students like junior fashion merchandising major Mandolin Arnett displayed her work...

That first love is unforgettable

That first love is unforgettable

Jenna Bal, Campus Editor February 9, 2023

Anastasia fell in love for the first time at 16 years old while working behind the scenes in her school’s theater department. When her older coworker asked her -- a mere sophomore at the time --...