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KentWired

‘Protest for Palestine on the K’ responds to Israel-Gaza conflict

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant October 12, 2023

Students gathered, marched and chanted in support of the Palestinian people Thursday at the “Protest for Palestine on the K” after deadly attacks targeted Israeli towns near the border of the Gaza...

"The Giver," a novel by Lois Lowry, is featured on several banned or challenged book lists.

Letter to the Editor: Banning books counteracts our freedom of speech

Jessie Starkey October 11, 2023

In today’s world, book banning has become a commonplace occurrence due to a misguided fear and dislike of otherness and discomfort. Books discussing the ideas of gender identity, sexual orientation,...

Senior psychology major Khayla Powell-Boyer (front left) studies with friends at the Kent State University library.

Working five to nine: a glimpse into today’s college student life

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2023

Most mornings, Khayla Powell-Boyer gets dressed for class in her car – or in a Wendy’s bathroom.  After completing her 5 a.m. shift as a shift manager at Wendy’s, the full-time Kent State student...

Members of the KentWired editorial board dressed as characters from Scooby Doo! to celebrate 100 years of Warner Bros.

THIS OR THAT: 100 years of greatness, the variety of Warner Bros. 

KentWired Editorial Board October 8, 2023

This opinion was written by Grace Clarke, Taina Rivera, Isabella Schreck, Anneliese White and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article and its companion article,...

Members of the KentWired editorial board dressed as Disney princesses in honor of the Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary.

THIS OR THAT: 100 years of magic, the lasting impact of Disney

KentWired Editorial Board October 8, 2023

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Savana Capp, Annalexis Davis, Kelsie Horner, Emma Kiko, Janson McNair, Leah Shepard, Grace Springer, Audrey Trevarthan and Emily Yanchak from KentWired’s editorial...

Happy Fall Break!

Happy Fall Break!

Lucas Fratianne, Designer October 5, 2023

OPINION: I hate you, I'm sorry

OPINION: I hate you, I’m sorry

Grace Clarke, Opinion Editor October 5, 2023

In a world that often seems fraught with negativity, bitterness and hostility, it's not uncommon to find ourselves grappling with feelings of hate and disdain towards others.  And I feel it all.  While...

A wall art of wings is located between the Student Center and the M.A.C.C. on Kent State’s campus.

University best among northern Ohio public colleges in new U.S. News & World rankings

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter October 4, 2023

The university ranked the highest among any public institutions in northern Ohio in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best National Universities list, ranking 227th out of 439 public and private...

National alert test to hit all phones, TVs, radios Wednesday, university to update Flash ALERTS

National alert test to hit all phones, TVs, radios Wednesday, university to update Flash ALERTS

Kelsie Horner, Digital Director October 3, 2023

A nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert and Emergency Alert System test will alert all cell phones, televisions and radio stations at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday EST.  Along with an audible alert, the message...

People share impact of Olivia Rodrigo, other young female artists on young women

People share impact of Olivia Rodrigo, other young female artists on young women

Lauren Bischof, Reporter September 30, 2023

At 20 years old, American singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy Award winner Olivia Rodrigo released her second studio album, “GUTS,” Sept. 8, with her songs revolving around female rage, complex...

‘Books matter, and ideas matter’: Banned Books Read-In highlights challenged books

Mary Rose Bihler, Copy Editor September 28, 2023

At the university’s third annual Banned Books Read-In Wednesday night, students, faculty and alumni read from and talked about several titles known for being challenged and banned, including "The Handmaid’s...

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