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University brings mindfulness, meditation to students, faculty

Janson McNair, Assistant Photo Editor November 1, 2023

The university offers meditation classes to students and faculty through both in-person and online sessions. The classes are held multiple times a week, with in-person and virtual sessions recurring Mondays...

“Granny,” 77, hands out licorice sticks to members of the Kent football team as they leave the field after practice on Oct. 7, 2015.

OBITUARY: Karen “Maiju” M. Mackey

November 1, 2023

Karen (Maiju) M. Mackey (Hill) of Fairport Harbor and Kent, Ohio was born March. 11, 1938, and died October 27, 2023, in hospice care at University Hospitals’ Robinson Memorial in Ravenna, Ohio. When...

First snow flurries fall Halloween night

First snow flurries fall Halloween night

Isabella Schreck and Grace Springer, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor October 31, 2023

Light flurries began to fall around 8 p.m. Tuesday, Halloween night, marking the first snow fall of the season in Kent. While walking on the ramp between Verder and Prentice halls, a student was heard...

Carved pumpkins decorate a ledge outside of Beall Hall on Oct. 8, 2023.

Tales of fright, laughter: University community recalls memorable Halloween shenanigans

Ed Bankston, Reporter October 31, 2023

As the winds of October swept through campus, some alumni, faculty and employees found themselves reflecting on memories from the eeriest night of the year – Halloween.  While working at a Circle K...

THIS OR THAT: Halloween instills scary, eerie feelings that only come once a year

THIS OR THAT: Halloween instills scary, eerie feelings that only come once a year

KentWired Editorial Board October 31, 2023

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Annalexis Davis, Kelsie Horner, Janson McNair, Audrey Trevarthan and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article and its...

THIS OR THAT: No more tricks this Halloween, please

THIS OR THAT: No more tricks this Halloween, please

KentWired Editorial Board October 31, 2023

This opinion was written by Savana Capp, Isabella Schreck, Grace Springer, Anneliese White and Emily Yanchak from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article and its companion article, be...

ChatGPT found to open learning paths for students, but not without risks

ChatGPT found to open learning paths for students, but not without risks

Molly Hoffer, Digital Tech October 30, 2023

ChatGPT can allow students to engage in new ways of learning within college and the classroom setting, helping students further their critical thinking and other essential skills needed to learn in a college...

As Issue 1 voting nears, The words "Not Abortion" in chalk are erased with water on the "K" on Oct. 18, 2023.

Students voice opinions on State Issue 1

Clara Wicinski, Contributor October 29, 2023

With abortion on the ballot in November, students are urging fellow peers to vote “Yes” or “No.” Issue 1 is a citizen-initiative to amend Ohio’s constitution and ensure abortion protections...

Brittany Gibson DJs the 1989 (Taylor's Version) album release party at The Outpost Oct. 28, 2023.

Welcome to the Outpost: 1989 (Taylor’s Version) adds style to Halloweekend

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 29, 2023

Taylor Swift fans spent Saturday night screaming the lyrics to “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space” and “Wildest Dreams” at The Outpost’s release party for (Taylor’s Version) of her album 1989.  The...

Kent State freshman Brenna Johnson works on an assignment in the CCI student lounge on Oct. 19, 2023.

University looks to tighten technology safety during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Anthony Zacharyasz, Co-General Assignment Editor October 27, 2023

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and across the university, the Information Technology and Information Security departments took the time to spread messaging around cybersecurity. Since...

Student groups address Israel-Hamas war at USG meeting

Student groups address Israel-Hamas war at USG meeting

Addison Foreman, Reporter October 26, 2023

Members of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Hillel addressed the Undergraduate Student Government at its meeting Wednesday night, commenting on USG’s lack of statement on the Israel-Hamas...

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