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Katia Rodriguez is a sophomore PR major and a board member of SALSA.

SALSA helps students talk about political, emotional issues

Jack Thomspon February 6, 2019

The Spanish and Latino Student Association’s latest meeting got students talking about the recent record-breaking government shutdown, its effects on the college students in and outside of the Latino...

Flu vs cold

Flu season is here, and it could get worse

KentWired Staff February 6, 2019

DeWeese runs out of flu shotsDespite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) prediction that the worst of this year’s flu season is yet to come, Kent State’s DeWeese Health Center...

Recap on President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Makenna Brumbaugh February 6, 2019

The State of the Union Address took place last night and was the longest address in nearly two decades.  President Trump touched on many things from the possibility of declaring a state of emergency...

POP UP BOX: Clery Act Basic Info Q&A according to “Covering Campus Crime”

Rachel Hale and McKenna Corson February 6, 2019

What is the Clery Act?It requires colleges and universities receiving federal funding to open their crime information to the public in a timely manner.No laws state an exact definition for timely manner;...

Gina Rodriguez stars in "Miss Bala." 

REVIEW: Gina Rodriguez carries mediocre script in ‘Miss Bala’

Cameron Hoover February 6, 2019

“Miss Bala,” which opened last weekend’s box office with an unceremonious thud, is an exercise in lost potential, unfortunately squandering a breakout performance from Gina Rodriguez due to questionable...

Sony Ton-Aime (NEW)

OPINION: It’s the Venezuelans, not the US

Sony Ton-Aime February 6, 2019

The first time that I saw white people, I was 3 or 4 years old. They had guns and they were rushing out of choppers. The noise of the blades, the dusty wind and the adults, afraid, running in all directions,...

Nurse practitioner James Crowley of the DeWeese Health Center explains  vaccinations are important for college students on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

Measles outbreak on campus possible, but unlikely

Jade Critchfield February 6, 2019

While Kent State requires students to be vaccinated against measles, the percentage of vaccination is below what is needed to provide complete protection from a measles outbreak.University Health Services...

Shelbie Goulding

REFLECTION: The neediest roommate

Shelbie Goulding February 6, 2019

Every morning I wake up, my roommate is sitting on the couch grinning ear-to-ear, staring me down as I walk from my bedroom to the bathroom. When I leave the bathroom, she continues to stare me down with...

Scott Rainey (New)

OPINION: Don’t forget to eat and eat well

Scott Rainey February 6, 2019

Taking the first bite of your favorite meal is a surreal experience. Good food is something everyone should get behind. It literally fixes your body, allows you to function properly and it’s delicious....

Michael Keaton, the commencement speaker at Kent State’s 2018 graduation ceremonies, said he “wanted to come clean about something” and admitted, “I never really liked school.” Kent State President Beverly Warren reacts at right.

2019 commencement will separate undergrad, grad students

Lauren Sasala February 6, 2019

Undergraduate students will be separated from graduate and doctoral students during the Spring 2019 commencement ceremony. The One University Commencement — a ceremony bringing graduates from all eight...

CEBI to host third annual pitch competition

Patricia Battle February 6, 2019

The Center of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation is hosting its third annual pitch competition this spring.The CEBIpitch competition will give student entrepreneurs a chance to win cash prizes totaling...

Anthony Roberts leads the Flashes in a fast break during the first half against Miami University on Feb. 5. 

Four takeaways from Kent State’s narrow win over Miami (OH)

Henry Palattella February 6, 2019

Once Nike Sibande’s half-court heave at the buzzer harmlessly careened off the backboard, Jaylin Walker turned and let out an emphatic roar before being swallowed up by his teammates. At first glance,...

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