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Zach Boggs gets Chem-o-Ween started with a bang on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

Chem-O-Ween brings a spooky twist to chemistry

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2023

Editor’s note: The writer of this story is program coordinator for the Kent chapter of the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society. Taylor Swift, Beetlejuice and Bill Nye all ate candy,...

Suspect connected to social media bomb threat at Kent Theodore Roosevelt High School in custody

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2023

A recent 18-year-old graduate of Kent Theodore Roosevelt High School is now in custody after threatening “to blow up the school” in a social media post Thursday, said Michael Lewis, administrative...

Letter from the editors: Boo! We’re back with a new look

Isabella Schreck and Grace Springer October 26, 2023

Dear reader,   We’re back, and we hope you like our new (old) look! The Kent Stater is the only news source solely dedicated to serving the Kent State community, and we are beyond excited to...

Kristin Silvestro began work as university archivist in early October. (Courtesy of Cynthia Williams)

New university archivist brings experience, plans for greater engagement

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2023

Every work day, university archivist Kristin Silvestro sits in a room lined with shelves full of history stored on the top of the tallest building in the county.  In her new role, the Akron-area native...

Waterloo Local School district asks voters for support with renewal levy

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter October 19, 2023

Waterloo Local School district is asking voters for support this November, with a 4.39 mill renewal levy on the ballot. If the levy fails, the district would lose almost one million dollars in operating...

Students enter and exit the Aeronautics and Engineering Building on Oct. 17, 2023.

Water line easement specifications between the city of Kent and university approved by Council

Anthony Zacharyasz, Co-General Assignment Editor October 18, 2023

Kent City Council approved the specifications between Kent State University and the city in regards to the completed relocation of the city’s 24-inch-diameter water line located underneath the university’s...

Raleigh Flanagan with humane cat traps.  She rehomes the cats she traps. (Courtesy of Raleigh Flanagan)

Student traps and rehomes cats, saving over 180 cats so far

Josie Burkhart, Copy Editor October 16, 2023

Senior integrative studies major Raleigh Flanagan longed for direction and making a difference during the start of the pandemic, so she began humanely trapping and rehoming stray cats around towns including...

Townhall II is located at 155 N Water St, Kent, OH 44240.

Townhall II plans picnic to better connect with community

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2023

The members of Townhall II, an addiction and mental health agency in downtown Kent, hope to spread its intention to make its entire community sanctuary-based and trauma-informed at its picnic Thursday.  The...

Kent Police Explorers hope to boost officer recruitment

Dennis Farahani, TV2 Reporter October 3, 2023

Youth ages 14 to 20 are invited to the Kent Police Department on 301 S. Depeyster St. Local youth who are considering a law enforcement career can learn about the program, meet officers and ask questions. Explorers...

League of Women Voters hosts Face 2 Face event ahead of election

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter October 2, 2023

The League of Women Voters hosted Face 2 Face, an event that allowed Portage County voters to meet candidates and learn about issues appearing on the ballot. TV2's Erin Sullivan was at the event and has...

41st annual Black Squirrel Festival kicks off Parents & Families Weekend

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter September 30, 2023

The 41st annual Black Squirrel Festival took place on Friday. The festival honors the University’s unofficial mascot, the black squirrel. The Flash Activities Board kicked off Parents and Families Weekend...

Flash takes a trip to the Kent State student section at their first football game against Central Connecticut State on Sept. 16, 2023.

THIS OR THAT: Mascot battle: Let our eagle Flash stay golden

KentWired Editorial Board September 26, 2023

This opinion was written by Grace Davies, Annalexis Davis, Emma Kiko, Janson McNair, Leah Shepard, Jacob Shondel, Grace Springer and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading...

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