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The cycle of skipping classes

With midterms coming to an end, the second half of the semester is starting. Although it’s a stressful time, students who have low grades and low attendance still have a chance to turn things around. The...

Public records obtained by KentWired show that Little's salary as special assistant to the president is $210,160.80, the same amount she made as vice president of student affairs in 2018. 

Shay Little’s employment to terminate in March 2020

Former Vice President of Student Affairs Shay Little informed the university she intended to leave her position effective Sept. 15, according to an amendment to her employment agreement.  Little, who...

Merrill Hall is the oldest building at Kent State having been built in 1913. Merrill Hall houses the sociology department for Kent State. Photo by Brian Smith.

Merrill Hall: The original heart of campus

Imagine a college campus where every department is located in the same building. It sounds odd, but at one point, Kent State used just a single building on campus to accommodate several disciplines.Atop...

Kent State awarded grant to help streamline transfer process

Kent State received an $1.09 million Ascendium Education Group grant in an effort to help streamline the transfer process for transfer students. Dr. Tara Hudson, assistant professor of higher education...

Communications class combats climate change and social injustice

Colleen Carroll Science reporter October 20, 2019

Next semester students will be tackling methods to approach environmental and social problems in professor Stephanie Smith’s media seminar in climate justice activism. The class is part of a continuing...

Assistant professor of dance Catherine Meredith instructs Ballet in the City dancers Elina Miettinen and Matthew Robinson in Kent State's Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019.

Dance professor’s work showcased in The Ashley Bouder Project anniversary show

Just two days before her piece “Don’t Explain” was to be performed at The Ashley Bouder Project’s fifth anniversary show, assistant professor of dance Catherine Meredith was in the midst of the...

Students prepare cuts of steak to pair with different wines at the end of class on Oct. 15, 2019. 

Students earn class credit for drinking wine

Katie Thompson Teaching reporter October 19, 2019

Every Tuesday afternoon, 14 students gather in the kitchen on the second floor of Twin Towers to earn credit by drinking wine. The kitchen served as the dining hall kitchen for Kent State in the 1960s...

Letter to the editor: Assault rifles

Blake Smith October 19, 2019

Dear Editor,Control over our nation’s firearms is a topic that divides the American population. Any kind of reform or compromise has shown to be unattainable in the imminent future. Because of this recent...

Junior quarterback Dustin Crum is tackled after running the ball during Kent State's game at Ohio University on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

Crum’s career day offset by Flashes’ poor defensive performance in Athens

Ian Kreider October 19, 2019

Junior quarterback Dustin Crum finished with a career-high four touchdown passes.It was the first time since 2004 that a Kent State quarterback threw for four or more touchdowns in a game. Josh Cribbs...

As'é Expressions, a dance troupe, performs at the beginning of the Kent African Students Association-sponsored Faces of Africa pageant in the Kiva Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.

KASA hosts 5th annual Face of Africa pageant

Kennedi Combs Diversity reporter October 19, 2019

For the last 50 years, Kent’s African Student Association (KASA) has brought culture, inclusivity and wholesome fun to the African students of Kent State.  In the KIVA on Friday, Oct. 18, KASA showcased...

Edward, Justin and Ben work together to make the best possible moves for their team.  

Kent State Esports team wins major tournament in Harrisburg, PA

Aidan Coyne Tech reporter October 19, 2019

Kent State's Hearthstone Esports team brought home the first place trophy and the $2,500 prize at last month's Harrisburg University Esports Invitational in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.Edward Miller, Ben...

On the left is the large LED screen that will display the on-screen action of the matches and on the right is where the players will sit behind their monitors.

Kent State Esports program announces plans for new arena

Aidan Coyne Tech reporter October 19, 2019

A new arena for the Kent State Esports team is under construction on the second floor of the library.The team has sponsors interested in helping to fund the arena and they are still trying to figure out...

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