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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

The mental health effects of social media
The mental health effects of social media
John Engoglia, Reporter • May 1, 2024

While social media can connect friends and family, it can also lead to a multitude of mental health problems when used for prolonged periods...

An employee at the Design Innovation Hub dining hall serves food to Kent State students on Sept. 6, 2023.
Health inspectors: The department keeping food safe
Ignatius Ogbu, Reporter • May 1, 2024

If you ever ate a meal and didn’t get sick, you can thank a health inspector. Justin Smith, the chief sanitarian for the City of Kent’s...

End of the Semester
Gabby Lutz May 1, 2024

Hackathon event poster.
Neurodiverse students gain awareness, recognition in game-making event
John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor • April 30, 2024

The Brain Health Research Institute and the Design Innovation Institute encouraged neurodiverse students to create games that address different...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Palestine tents 2024 vs. Kent State flowers 1970
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Palestine tents 2024 vs. Kent State flowers 1970
Paul Keane April 30, 2024

There are similarities between the Kent State massacre 54 years ago this May 4 and the nationwide Palestinian protests of 2024, but thankfully...

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Our favorite drinks
KentWired Design Team April 30, 2024

OPINION: Why you should cry
Lara Kilchenmann, Opinion Writer • April 29, 2024

Imagine this: You're watching a sappy movie, your emotions bubbling up like a pot of spaghetti on the stove. Suddenly, without warning, the floodgates...

The universitys library sits near Risman Plaza on campus.
Portage County NAACP helps students after elimination of race-based scholarships
Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter • April 29, 2024

After Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s new guidance eliminated “disguised race-conscious admission,” which includes race-based scholarships,...

For the halftime, the Kent State Club Figure Skating members performed for our first home of the new year Jan. 20, 2023.
Q&A: Club figure skating president discusses life on team
Taegan Evans, Reporter • April 28, 2024

Alexa Hewitt is a junior majoring in communications and the president of the Club Figure Skating Team on campus. She has been a member since...

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Best of Kent 2024: A look at the best eats in Kent
Best of Kent 2024: A look at the best eats in Kent
Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter • April 9, 2024
Over Easy is a breakfast diner located at 152 Franklin Avenue, Kent, OH. The restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch and received several Best of Kent nominations.
BOK '24: Best breakfast spot
Janson McNair, Campus Editor • April 4, 2024
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Bri Despines runs down the baseline to first base after hitting the ball in the game against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.
Miami halts softball winning streak, sweeping weekend series
Robyn Taylor, Reporter • April 30, 2024

Over the weekend, Kent State’s softball team played three games, taking on Mid-American Conference foe Miami.   The Flashes (24-21, 9-13...

The baseball team celebrates after a victory over Bowling Green on April 28, 2024. The Golden Flashes won with a final score of 12-2.
Baseball walks off, run-rules MAC leader in back-and-forth series win
John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor • April 29, 2024

The Kent State baseball team run-ruled Bowling Green State University in game three and walked the Falcons off in game one to take the series...

The team poses with the trophy following the final round of the Mid-American Conference Championships in Grove City, OH, on April 24, 2024.
An international success: Worldwide talent propels women’s golf to 25th consecutive MAC title
Andrew Gold, Reporter • April 29, 2024

The Kent State women’s golf team added another milestone to its impressive season, winning its 25th consecutive Mid-American Conference championship. Since...

REACTION: NBA first-round check-in
Demetri Manousos, Reporter • April 27, 2024

Cavaliers handle home court with ease After losing to the New York Knicks in five games in last year’s opening round, the physicality and...

Fashion students display one of kind designs at annual fashion show
Erin Sullivan April 29, 2024

Senior design students brought their designs to the runway at the 2024 School of Fashion annual fashion show. Our own Erin Sullivan was there...

Fifth Flavor food truck offers asian inspired dishes to Kent community
Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter • April 29, 2024

Fifth Flavor food truck offers the Kent community a unique blend of Asian inspired dishes. TV2's Erin Sullivan has more. Erin Sullivan is...

Students, faculty prepare for 54th May 4th commemoration
Students, faculty prepare for 54th May 4th commemoration
Emma Campbell, TV2 Reporter • April 25, 2024

A little over a week away from the historic events at Kent State University 54 years ago, students, staff and faculty are all reflecting on how...

Non-profit organization, Gift of Life, gives a flash a second chance at life
Non-profit organization, Gift of Life, gives a flash a second chance at life
Lex Radde, Tv2 Reporter • April 24, 2024

The non-profit organization Gift of Life provides donations for those in need of bone marrow transplants and stem cells. This came in handy for...

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OPINION: Behind one of the newest revivals in music: Dad Rock
Matt Kiraly, Opinion Writer • May 1, 2024
OPINION: Why you should cry
Lara Kilchenmann, Opinion Writer • April 29, 2024
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