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The Students for Environmental Change club takes a summer hike at Towner's Woods.

The Students for Environmental Change club encourages environmental and sustainable practices on and off campus

Ella Katona, Reporter October 25, 2023

Students for Environmental Change is a new on-campus club as of spring 2022 for students who want to take part in environmental and sustainability practices. The president of the club, Grace Watson,...

‘Green Dot’ workshop tackles the bystander effect

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 25, 2023

Editor’s Note: The following article contains discussions of sexual violence and assault. The Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services aimed to teach students how to respond when...

Malleen Rush (left) and Leanne Biltz (right) after a sextortion prevention and awareness meeting on Monday evening.

Townhall II gathers to spread sextortion prevention and awareness

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 24, 2023

Editor's note: The definition of sextortion was edited for clarity.  Townhall II discussed the importance of prevention and awareness of sextortion with a presentation titled “Sextortion Prevention...

‘International Homecoming Celebration’ kicks off with performing and free food from students’ home countries

Yui Kaichi, Reporter October 21, 2023

The International Student Council and the Office of International Affairs organized an annual event titled "International Homecoming Celebration" on Oct. 20th in the Student Center Ballroom. "International...

Members of the Kent State AMC-W Chapter club pose for a photo.

Association of Computing Machinery Women’s Chapter aims to empower women in the computer science field

Molly Hoffer, Digital Tech October 21, 2023

The Association of Computing Machinery Women’s Chapter provides mentoring, leadership and scholarship opportunities to help empower and motivate women in computer science.   Deepshikha Bhati, a...

Trivia Night is held on September 29, and students learn about different cultures, traditions through a game

Exchange students study at the university to experience the U.S. culture

Yui Kaichi, Reporter October 20, 2023

In fall 2023, the university recorded the highest number of international students after returning from the pandemic, according to Kent State International Admissions. Many exchange students come to...

Lauren Hoggins, owner of Trust Your Strength, pitching her business idea to the panel of judges.

Five entrepreneurs fund their businesses at the elevator pitch competition

Chloe Wilson-Henline, Reporter October 20, 2023

Editor’s Note: Ronika Marandi, who won $350 in the competition, serves as a digital tech for The Kent Stater and KentWired. Given her role and relationship to the story, KentWired interviewed her as...

The Haymaker Farmers' Market sign sits near the  entrance of the Campus Rec Lot.

University farmers’ market brings in local small businesses

Kylee Coles, Reporter October 17, 2023

The university’s farmers’ market, working with the Haymaker Farmers’ Market, brought local food and item vendors to the Campus Rec Lot Tuesday.  Some vendors in attendance at the farmers’ market...

Kent State of Well-being works though the Well Hub inside the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

Tobacco Cessation program aims to curb student smoking

Janson McNair, Photo Assistant October 15, 2023

Kent State of Well Being’s Tobacco Cessation program, “Freedom from Smoking,” returned in April 2022, allowing students to work towards a smoke-free lifestyle.  The “Freedom from Smoking”...

SDS flier hung inside Franklin Hall

SDS starts petition to raise student worker wages

Chloe Wilson-Henline, Reporter October 14, 2023

Almost 600 students have signed a petition started by Students for a Democratic Society, calling on the university to raise student worker wages and increase the resident assistant stipend to help students...

Coco Montrese performs to a mashup of Ariana Grande songs at Kent State's 2022 Sex Week drag show Oct. 26, 2022.

Sex Week to kick off Oct. 23 with events about sex education

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 13, 2023

Kent Interhall Council revealed the 2023 schedule for its annual Sex Week, a week of events dedicated to educating students about sex in an interactive environment – with a “Wild West” theme.  Joshua...

Vigil honoring Israeli lives lost works to bring healing, unity to Jewish community

Molly Hoffer, Digital Tech October 13, 2023

Songs of prayer and healing rang through the air as members and allies of the Jewish community gathered in unity with one another during a vigil for the over one thousand victims of the attacks on Israeli...

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