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KentWired

The sun sets across campus on April 7, 2024.

Q&A: The reality of working and going to college at the same time

Julia Cumley, Reporter May 1, 2024

On average, 75% of all college students are employed while taking classes, according to the National Center for Education. Kent State University has over 8,000 on-campus jobs. Many students who work while...

For the halftime, the Kent State Club Figure Skating members performed for our first home of the new year Jan. 20, 2023.

Q&A: Club figure skating president discusses life on team

Taegan Evans, Reporter April 28, 2024

Alexa Hewitt is a junior majoring in communications and the president of the Club Figure Skating Team on campus. She has been a member since her freshman year. The team accepts any new members with any...

Catherine MacGregor and Parker Riley model their designs for the Ecosphere Fashion Show March 9, 2024.

Ecospheres fashion show highlights the world of biomes

Zach Rayz, Reporter April 16, 2024

Ecosphere: Study of Biomes Fashion Show was put on by The Fabric Pantry on March 9. Designers had the opportunity to create designs based on nature and the different biomes found around the world. The...

Sophomore Heidi Schultz poses, ready for her routine on the floor to begin March 3, 2024

Flashes gymnast details her rehabilitation experience after injury

Abbie Wilfing, Reporter April 15, 2024

She looked up, chin to the ceiling, and the 18-year-old gymnast flew gracefully through the air, somehow landing perfectly on the four-inch balance beam. Chalk powdered in her direction, and she didn’t...

Students practicing mindfulness through painting and yoga March 20, 2024.

Rec Center runs Paint and Pose workshop to help students destress

Tanner Poe, Reporter April 12, 2024

What do painting and yoga have in common? They are two practices that can help relieve stress.  According to the American Institute of Stress, eight in 10 college students have frequent periods where...

Participants in the Kent State University Black Squirrel 5K begin the course at 8 AM on April 13. Photo by Adrianne Bastas.

Students, faculty to compete in annual Black Squirrel 5k

Savannah Mallozzi, Reporter April 12, 2024

Editor's note: Tanner Poe is a contributor to KentWired and was interviewed due to her relevance to the story. Named after Kent State’s unofficial mascot, the Recreation and Wellness Services will...

Women's lacrosse teams up against the Akron during its game April 7, 2024.

Lacrosse defeats Akron on Senior Day

Jack Parrino, Reporter April 11, 2024

The Kent State lacrosse team (5-9, 2-2) defeated the Akron Zips (5-8, 0-3) 18-12 Sunday afternoon, as the team celebrated Senior Day.   The Flashes were on a three game losing streak, two of which...

Students highlight never-ending fight against burnout

Students highlight never-ending fight against burnout

Tanner Poe, Reporter March 23, 2024

Sixty percent of college students have experienced burnout, according to a study done by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  The APA Dictionary of Psychology defines burnout as “Physical,...

Title IX graphic

Faculty discuss relevance of Title IX on campus

Emilee Cardani, Reporter March 23, 2024

Title IX was created in 1972, and it protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities.  Title IX requires that every educational institution have a Title IX Compliance...

Behind the filter: Experts discuss misconceptions of social media nutrition guidance

Tanner Poe, Reporter March 18, 2024

March is recognized as National Nutrition Month, and experts say the landscape surrounding good nutrition is quite confusing. The culprit? Social media. Social media is flooded with ever-changing diet...

Talent Acquisition Leaders from Crossroads of Mentor, Ohio made an appearance at the 2019 Kent State career and internship fair. “Our CEO is passionate and is locked into the mission,” said Kenyon Mau (left) on why he loved working for the company.

Students discuss struggles with finding an internship

Julia Cumley, Reporter March 16, 2024

According to Forbes, getting an internship is more competitive now than ever. Since the pandemic, layoffs have continued to rise affecting the amount of internships available.  After three years of a...

Panelists discuss the evolution of women's sports at the "Wednesday is FOUR Women" conference at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse March 13, 2024.

MAC’s sixth annual ‘Wednesday is FOUR Women’ conference highlights gender equity

Emilee Cardani, Reporter March 15, 2024

The Mid-American Conference's sixth-annual “Wednesday is FOUR Women” conference Wednesday had the goal of creating a conversation of gender equity within the sport and business realm. This year,...

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