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A banner used on Facebook to promote an open-carry rally hosted by Kaitlin Bennett, a Kent State alumna known for her graduation photo with an AR-10.

BREAKING: University tells Kaitlin Bennett to ‘cease and desist’ advertising for open-carry rally

Nicholas Hunter August 29, 2018

UPDATE:5:46 PM: Bennett responded to the announcement via Twitter:It is unclear whether the rally will still take place, as only advertisements for the event were mentioned in the release.5:15 PM: Kent...

Cameron Gorman headshot

OPINION: 23and… me?

Cameron Gorman August 29, 2018

Editor's note: Since the publication of this column, the writer took a DNA test and wished to update this piece with the information that it did not show any Native American genetic ancestry. In Times...

Fans cheer during Kent State's matchup against Youngstown State on Aug. 28, 2018. The Flashes won 3-1.

Record-breaking crowd pushes Flashes past Youngstown State

Ian Kreider August 29, 2018

682.That’s the record-breaking number of students who came out to support the Kent State volleyball team in its home opener.The Flashes (3-1) combined for 90 digs over four sets to help push them over...

Kent Police responds to man allegedly seen invading sorority’s privacy

Chris Ramos August 28, 2018

Kent Police responded to a call reporting a man allegedly trespassing on Delta Zeta property Sunday night.The call stated that a white male wearing a white tank top was seen hiding in the trees outside...

The Three Stooges Movie Podcast #13 — The Lion King

The Three Stooges Movie Podcast #13 — The Lion King

Thank you for tuning into another episode of The Three Stooges Movie Podcast on KentWired! Join the guys as they talk about the Suspiria remake, play another game of high-stakes trivia and reminisce on...

Sidebar on May 4/Alumni

Valerie Royzman August 26, 2018

Remember and reflectKathleen Riley Milford, an alumna of Kent State, attended school in the ‘60s, a time characterized by social unrest across the country. In the spring of 1969, the year she graduated...

Arno River in Florence, Italy

Kent students offered world of opportunities with study abroad programs

Simon Hannig August 26, 2018

Studying abroad gives students the chance to explore new cultures. There are several options for students to study abroad, based on if they choose a faculty-led trip.Alyssa Mazey is the assistant director...

Domestic and international graduate student enrollment

KSU anticipates decline in enrollment this fall

Valerie Royzman August 26, 2018

Kent State is expecting a 2 percent dip in enrollment this fall, which could mean a loss of anywhere from 300 to 600 students, said Kristin Anderson, the director of external media relations.The university...

Marijuana grower Basil McMahon with his crop in Grass Valley, Calif., on November 12, 2015. A sweeping new package of laws will reverse years of state silence by regulating and licensing every stage of the medical marijuana industry. “It means I’ll be able to do what I'm doing without fear of persecution for the first time in my life, for the first time in generations,” McMahon said. 

Weed prescriptions ignored on campus because of federal funding

Addie Gall August 26, 2018

Medical marijuana, usage on state college campuses remains prohibited because the drug is illegal under federal law.According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, marijuana continues to be considered...

Memorials displayed as a part of “Sandy’s Scrapbook,” a memorial dedicated to Sandy Scheuer.

May 4 Visitors Center displays new exhibit

Henry Palattella August 26, 2018

This fall, upward of 170 First Year Experience classes will visit the May 4 Visitors Center as part of their curriculum. It’s there that many of them will get their first true taste of the history of...

Junior business management major Hannah Robinson (left) talks with junior marketing major Kelly Corey (bottom right) about the new meal plans in front of Rosie’s Diner in Tri-Towers on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018.

Students push back on dining changes; university stands firm

Valerie Royzman August 26, 2018

The first night of the fall semester at Kent State ended with many hungry, angry students who took their complaints to social media as the university unveiled its new meal plans.Students hopped between...

How students can voice their concerns

Valerie Royzman August 26, 2018

Shay Little, the vice president of student affairs, suggested three options for students to utilize if they wish to offer feedback for the university:Students can fill out a survey at www.yourdiningvoice.com....

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