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Vanessa Gresley and Natalie Strimpfel show off sweater trends. 

Latest fashion trends take us back in time

Sophia Iannelli February 24, 2019

From platform shoes to scrunchie hair ties and everything in between, old fashion trends are making their way back on the racks and back into our hearts decades after they were popular.There’s an old...

Dan Socha performs The Beatles covers with his band, Dig a Pony, at Tree City Coffee & Pastry as part of Beatlefest on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019.

‘Beatlemania’ invades downtown Kent

KentWired Staff February 24, 2019

The ‘Fab Four’ weren’t there, but Kentites ‘Came Together,’  ‘Got Back’ and ‘Let it Be’ during annual music event downtownA man crossing South Water Street in downtown Kent yelled into...

10 Fun Facts about The Beatles

Aaron McDade February 24, 2019

10 Fun Facts About The BeatlesAfter the 1967 (UK) and 1969 (US) release of their song “Penny Lane,” the street sign on the real Penny Lane was stolen repeatedly, forcing city officials to instead paint...

Junior Megan Carter dribbles during the second half of Kent State's matchup against Ohio University on Feb. 23 2019. Kent State lost, 69-67.

Thall’s career-high not enough against Ohio

Gina Butkovich February 24, 2019

In the end, it was another comeback attempt that fell short.Megan Carter’s potential game-tying shot was blocked with two seconds left as Kent State fell to Ohio University 69-67 on Saturday. It was...

CNN’s Brian Stelter to visit Franklin Hall

Olivia Herold February 24, 2019

Brian Stelter, senior media correspondent for CNN and host of CNN's "Reliable Sources" will speak at the first annual David and Janet Dix Media Ethics Lecture on Thursday.The event will be held by Kent...

Multitasking: Can we really do it?

Maria McGinnis February 24, 2019

Student life is busy and full of responsibility, and multitasking seems to be the best approach to getting the most done at one time. In reality, it actually has more negative effects on productivity.Kent...

Erin Ahrens, the Honors College community coordinator.

Honors College to expand housing opportunities this fall

Leah Marxen February 24, 2019

Sophomore honors students will now have the opportunity to move out of Stopher-Johnson while continuing to live in the honors living learning community.The Honors College offers a living learning community...

BigSouth Liberty Radford Basketball

Don Petersen February 24, 2019

Radford guard Carlik Jones, left, celebrates after sinking a three-point basket to win as teammates Travis Fields Jr (11), Donald Hicks (5) and Caleb Tanner, right, also celebrate after the Big South Conference...

Tanner headshot

OPINION: Tourney before the tourney

Tanner Castora February 24, 2019

When it comes to college athletics, I swear the word I hear most is some form of the word “fair.” “These college athletes should be paid, it’s not fair!”“The college football playoff leaves...

Sean Blevins headshot

OPINION: Fear the Beard: Why James Harden should be named NBA MVP

Sean Blevins February 24, 2019

The NBA MVP race is uber competitive right now and there are three very close candidates for top honors. That said, I think the award belongs to James Harden this year with Giannis Antetokounmpo in a very...

Students attend Love Lottery to raise money for charity

Molly Heideman February 24, 2019

Black United Students (BUS) hosted their fourth annual Love Lottery Saturday to raise money for King Kennedy Community Center.The Love Lottery is a semi-formal event where students can bid on dates with...

Kent Police Officer Vance Voyles prepares to teach an ALICE training class Wednesday, Feb. 20.

ALICE training workshops teach emergency preparedness tips

Connor Everett February 23, 2019

When you’re in a lecture in a room with a single exit and hear what you believe to be gunshots outside the room, how do you go about guaranteeing the safety of you and your classmates? Kent’s A.L.I.C.E....

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