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Kaitlin Bennett sits outside Franklin Hall in Kent on April 11, 2017.

Right-leaning students still feel unheard in wake of Trump presidency

Caelin Mills April 18, 2017

Senior zoology major Kaitlin Bennett remembers students wiping quotes off the white board outside of her dorm room, seeing screenshots of her Facebook posts circulating Twitter and being yelled at while...

The two-story exploding cart, or brindellone, arrives in front of the Duomo at precisely 10 a.m. After about an hour of song, dance and religious ceremony, the rocket is launched, and the firework display begins.

Easter’s Scoppio del Carro

Carrie George April 18, 2017

Easter in Florence, Italy, is a colorful maze of springy storefronts, fancy desserts and carts exploding in front of the Santa Maria del Fiore.The city’s most famous Easter tradition is The Scoppio del...

Steve Stephens

Man sought in Cleveland Facebook killing is dead

Associated Press April 18, 2017

Pennsylvania State Police say the suspect in the random killing of a Cleveland retiree posted on Facebook has shot and killed himself after a brief pursuit.State police say Steve Stephens was spotted Tuesday...

(Left to right) Comedian Kevin Hart, singer Kesha and rapper Wiz Khalifa perform in the M.A.C. Center on Dec. 6, 2014; Sept. 30, 2016; and April 21, 2016, respectively.

Appeasing the masses: USG aims to meet students’ musical tastes

Madeline Crandall April 18, 2017

This year’s FlashFest artist selections have sparked negative reactions among students. The Undergraduate Student Government, the organization in charge of bringing acts to campus for the entertainment...

Social media’s awareness of news

Julia Hazel April 17, 2017

Awareness of news on social media from KentWired.com on Vimeo.It only takes one click, swipe or tap to share, retweet or post information on social media.After gunman Steve Stephens posted the shooting...

USG announces outdoor FlashFest performers

Benjamin VanHoose April 17, 2017

Just three days out from the annual FlashFest concert, Kent State's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced this year's full list of outdoor performers.Walk of Shame, Chil, Omar and Kyle Conley...

As part of Islam Awareness Week, the Muslim Students' Association hosts an event on Risman Plaza on April 17, 2017, with the opportunity for students to try on a hijab.

Muslim Students’ Association hosts hijab try-on

McKenna Corson April 17, 2017

The Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) gave students the opportunity to try on a hijab and explore the religion of Islam Monday as part of Islam Awareness Week.April 17 marks the first day of a week...

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer to speak at spring commencement

Erin Zaranec April 17, 2017

Actress and author Octavia Spencer will address Kent State's Spring 2017 graduating class during the university’s main commencement ceremony on May 13.Known for her iconic roles in movies like "Hidden...

Apartments struggle to fill leases due to Kent State housing policy

Kennedy Caldwell April 17, 2017

Handing out flyers, dropping rent prices and holding leasing events are some of the ways apartments in Kent are filling available units.Leasing season began in November, but several apartment complexes...

Virginia Tech Shooting Remembrance

Participants in the Shenandoah Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association's 2017 Day of Remembrance ceremony watch as balloons in the school's colors float into the evening sky in the Virginia Tech...

AP: Trump: ‘Who paid for’ rallies seeking release of tax returns

Tammy Webber, Associated Press April 16, 2017

President Donald Trump says "someone should look into who paid" for the rallies around the country Saturday that urged him to release his tax returns.Trump tweeted Sunday: "I did what was an almost an...

Cleveland police still searching for Facebook shooting suspect

Henry Palattella April 16, 2017

A gunman streamed himself shooting and killing a bystander on Facebook Sunday — this rocked the city of Cleveland, and he still remains at large. The victim, later identified as 74-year-old Cleveland...

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