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President-elect Donald Trump waits to step out onto the portico for his Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Trump takes charge: Sworn in as nation’s 45th president

Julie Pace, Associated Press January 20, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pledging to empower America's "forgotten men and women," Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday, taking command of a deeply divided nation and ushering...

1/20/17 Inauguration

KentWired’s Inaugural Coverage

KentWired staff January 20, 2017

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Conversation Partner Program builds cultural awareness and new friendships

Eryn Gebacz January 19, 2017

The Conversation Partner Program "Meet and Greet" event Thursday brought Kent State international students and their domestic conversation partners together to start the spring semester.This program matches...

Students divided on watching the inauguration

Caelin Mills January 19, 2017

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office, Kent State students had a lot to say about why they are – or are not – planning to watch the soon-to-be president's inauguration.“I...

Kent State Dining Service continues search for food vendor

Madeline Zupko January 19, 2017

Chartwells, the second food vendor to present in the three day series put on by Dining Services, took the stage Jan. 18. The series was created to gather student opinions on which vendor should be the...

Undergraduate Student Government members smile in front of the photo booth on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. Sodexo, the current food vendor for Kent State, provided the booth.

Sodexo takes on day three of Dining Services presentations

Madeline Zupko January 19, 2017

Wrapping up Dining Services food vendor presentations Thursday was Sodexo, the current company in charge of bringing new and innovative ways of dining to Kent State. The series was created to gather student...

Kent State psychology major dies over winter break

Jack Kopanski January 19, 2017

Christian Whittingham, 20, died Jan. 8 after a snorkeling accident while he and his family were on vacation in the U.S. Virgin Islands.The junior psychology major was born in Canton, Ohio in 1995. Whittingham...

Kevin Cappy, vocalist and bassist of The Grievance Club performs onstage during a show at Mahalls’ on January 14, 2017.

Grievance Club stays close to home while gaining notoriety

Jenna Kuczkowski January 19, 2017

A vintage, neon bowling pin sign marks the doorway to Mahall’s, a local bowling alley and concert club in Lakewood. Late Saturday evening The Grievance Club played a show in Mahall’s dimly-lit side...

Zach McCulley, vocalist for Hello Weekend, performs onstage during a show at The Foundry Concert Club in Lakewood, Ohio on July 31, 2016.

Local band Hello Weekend works through lineup changes

Jenna Kuczkowski January 19, 2017

Long practices, crazy shows and lots of caffeine are some of the things that make local pop-punk band Hello Weekend tick.Its high-energy performances have resonated Kent venues such as Euro Gyro, the Outpost...

Zac Thomas

Students find lyrical outlets as aspiring rappers

Erin Zaranec January 19, 2017

“In the best of ways / we ain’t even seen the best of days / that’s why I pray, that’s why I’m rappin’ like a holiday / that’s probably why I got so much to say.”As mentioned in the lyrics...

Spring 2016 climate survey results to be revealed

McKenzie Jean-Philippe January 18, 2017

A climate survey was conducted last spring and sent out to Kent State’s entire student body, faculty and staff. Now — a year later —  the results will be presented to the community.After analyzing...

AAUP supports professor targeted on anonymous website over political views

Mitchell Felan January 18, 2017

The Kent State branch of The American Association of University Professors (AAUP-KSU) showed support for Kent State professors targeted through anonymous websites that criticize them for their political...

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