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Legacies in the sports world

Dan Armelli October 2, 2016

Last week, the death of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez shook the sports world.Over the last seven-plus days, if we didn’t already know before, we learned what Fernandez was all about; He was a phenomenal...

Building a sense of community beyond Kent State

Emma Keating October 2, 2016

For Carleton Whitmore, helping a community in Ecuador build a sustainable business is all in a summer’s work.Whitmore, a senior entrepreneurship major, traveled to Bolivar Province, Ecuador, last summer...

BUS annual comedy show brings laughs to end Homecoming Week

India Said October 2, 2016

Kent State students and alumni gathered into the Student Center Ballroom Saturday night for a series of laughs from the Black United Student’s annual Comedy Show.Ms. B Phlat, best known for her low voice,...

Junior quarterback Nick Holley is tackled by Akron linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III during the second half of the Battle of Wagon Wheel on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at Dix Stadium. Kent State lost to Akron, 31-27.

Kent State falls to Akron in final minutes

Henry Palattella October 1, 2016

Akron @ Kent State Highlights from KentWired.com on Vimeo. Video produced by TV2's Dylan Gonzalez and Tyler Carey.Highlight read by Tyler Carey.There's never a dull moment when Kent State (1-4, 0-1 Mid-American...

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Alexander Wadley October 1, 2016

Alexander Wadley / The Kent Stater Ray Oak, Truck Driver, 37, inspects his Stag AR-15 rifle in preparation for the Open Carry/Firearm Education Walk at Kent State Sept. 24, 2016. “I believe anyone should...

Kent State celebrates first annual DiversiFEST

Cameron Gorman October 1, 2016

Kent State's Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion kicked off their first ever DiversiFEST at the Williamson House Saturday morning as part of the university's Homecoming activities."We have our...

Faculty Senate hears adjunct request for representation

Hallie Saculla October 1, 2016

Kent Part-Time Faculty Alliance, a group of instructors at Kent State, is asking for an official chair in the university’s Faculty Senate to voice their opinions and concerns.Kenneth Jurek, a part-time...

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Second International Homecoming features festivities and culture

McKenna Corson September 30, 2016

With 20 represented countries showcasing their cultures, Kent State's second International Homecoming on Friday night provided a worldly feel to an originally American celebration.The event, which started...

Greek chapters step up in dance competition

Brittney Prather September 30, 2016

After six years of being banned, Kent State’s Annual Step Show returned to campus Friday night at Cartwright Hall.According to STEP AFRIKA!, stepping is the use of the body as an instrument to create...

Alexander Wadley / The Kent Stater Ray Oak, Truck Driver, 37, inspects his Stag AR-15 rifle in preparation for the Open Carry/Firearm Education Walk at Kent State Sept. 24, 2016. “I believe anyone should be able to carry at any time. If you’re an adult and you’re able to go to war you should be able to carry a gun on campus. Just because you walk on campus doesn’t make you a criminal and mean they can take away your rights.” said Ray Oak.

Kent State trustees request changes for university deadly weapons policies

Mitch Felan September 30, 2016

Kent State's Board of Trustees Finance and Administration Committee moved to make changes to the university’s deadly weapon policy and end a conflict with state concealed carry laws during a meeting...

Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Reading brings community together

Emma Keating September 30, 2016

The Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize reading brought the Kent community together Wednesday to share a love for poetry.The prize is given out annually to a starting poet whose works have never been published,...

Oscar-Ritchie Hall Cafe rebranded

Rachel Stevenson September 30, 2016

Kent State's Dining Services has partnered with Sweet Unity Farms to rebrand the Oscar-Ritchie Hall coffee shop to Moyo Café, The Heart’s Home.Aaron Thomas, a senior accounting major, said he has worked...

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