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Neyran Turan visits Kent State to deliver a speech for their College of Architecture and Environmental Design lecture series Feb. 27.

CAED kickstarts lecture series with award-winning architectural author

Anthony Zacharyasz, Reporter February 28, 2023

Neyran Turan, an award-winning author recognized for her literary works surrounding architecture and climate change, displayed her work and experiences of architecture and environmental design Monday night. “[Turan...

Tri Sigma Night Live 2023 to feature the most participants in four years

Tri Sigma Night Live 2023 to feature the most participants in four years

Blake Serrano, Reporter February 27, 2023

Editor’s Note: Kaitlyn Finchler, internal philanthropy co-chair for Tri Sigma, serves as a campus editor for The Kent Stater and KentWired. Given her role and relationship to the story, KentWired interviewed...

DC Moore at the Rathskeller for Afrobeats Karaoke on Feb. 24, 2023.

KIC celebrates Black History Month with Afrobeat karaoke

Jillian Schrift, Reporter February 25, 2023

The rhythmic beat of percussion and vocals echoed from the Rathskeller as about a dozen students gathered to sing and dance to karaoke Friday evening. Afrobeat, a distinct sound that blends traditional...

Award–winning architectural author set to speak Feb. 27 as a part of lecture series

Anthony Zacharyasz, Reporter February 25, 2023

The College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) is kick-starting its spring semester lecture series with Neyran Turan, who has been recognized for multiple awards across the architectural field. The...

On the lower level of the REC, a small room houses the relax pod alongside a shelf adorned with various relaxing objects. Photo taken Feb. 23, 2023.

New relaxspace wellness pod “for destressing” opens in REC Center

Malina Andamasaris, Reporter February 24, 2023

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center opened a new relaxspace wellness pod within the wellness suite Feb. 23. This space was designed to help students with stress and provide the feeling of relaxation. The...

A dispenser with free period products is located in the women's bathroom on the first floor of the library.

Kent State’s Period Project continues to grow years after established

Jillian Schrift, Reporter February 23, 2023

Four years after the Period Project was piloted on campus, the project has continued to grow. The Period Project started off as student-driven and eventually gained support and partnership from the...

The Kent State University Admissions Office Instagram page.

Universities take to social media to combat enrollment declines

Alex Zito, Reporter February 23, 2023

As college enrollment rates across the nation have declined over the past few years, higher education institutions have had to get creative to stop the downward trend. One of the tactics used is to...

Second annual Live Like Lou 5K aims to raise awareness for ALS

Second annual Live Like Lou 5K aims to raise awareness for ALS

Blake Serrano, Reporter February 22, 2023

Community members and students will be able to participate in the second annual Live Like Lou 5K race/walk on Feb. 25 which raises awareness and funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis disease. The...

FedEx Custom Critical CEO, president showcased at PRSSA Kent’s Black History Month celebration

Anthony Zacharyasz, Reporter February 22, 2023

Ramona Hood, CEO and president of FedEx Custom Critical, shared her myriad of experiences with the company, as well as her insight and advice in the field Tuesday night. “There's a piece of being...

Counseling and Psychological Services offers anxiety toolbox workshops

Malina Andamasaris, Reporter February 17, 2023

Kent State University Counseling and Psychological Services offers different workshops that can help with anxiety for all students. This specific skills series, Anxiety Toolbox, focuses on different...

The difference in enrollment numbers from spring 2022 and spring 2023 from all eight campuses.

Spring enrollment data shows stability

Jocy Holtsberry, Reporter February 17, 2023

Kent State’s spring enrollment data show signs of enrollment numbers stabilizing after a six-year decline. Ohio colleges are required to submit enrollment data to the state on the 15th day of each...

PRSSA to host FedEx Custom Critical CEO president Feb. 21

PRSSA to host FedEx Custom Critical CEO president Feb. 21

Anthony Zacharyasz, Reporter February 15, 2023

Correction: Ramona Hood's title was originally reported incorrectly. Networking skills, negotiation tactics and self advocacy tools will all be topics discussed in an event featuring Ramona Hood, FedEx...

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