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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

Peer educators at the Kent State of Well-Being invite students to learn about sustainability initiatives.

Kent State of Well-Being supports Earth Month with Wednesday event

Morgan Hoover, Reporter April 25, 2024

The Kent State of Well-Being encouraged students to take steps toward positive environmental impacts during its meeting Wednesday. The event involved students making their own eco-friendly reusable...

Clean-up crews work to remove debris from the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine on Feb. 19, 2023.

University researchers analyze, present effects of East Palestine train derailment

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter April 25, 2024

Researchers from the university teamed up with other universities to form the Ohio/Pennsylvania University Research Consortium, which works to summarize the effects of the East Palestine train derailment.  Beyond...

Images of graduates line a wall in the Student Multicultural Center on Nov. 11, 2023.

Post-graduation jitters: Students share uncertainty for the future

Sydney Graham, Reporter April 24, 2024

With graduation coming up in just a few weeks, many students are uncertain about what the future holds.  Some seniors describe this feeling as “post-graduation jitters.” As these last few weeks...

Tables set up at the annual Earth Fest celebration April 22, 2024.

Earth Fest brings attention to environmental protection during Earth Week

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter April 24, 2024

Kent’s Office of Sustainability highlighted ways to protect the environment during their annual Earth Fest on Monday with the help of the Earth Month Committee and Kent Flea & Makers Market. “I...

Junior fashion design student Jaslyn Lys piece, featured at the Virtual Fashion Show.

Virtual Fashion Show brings designs to life using advanced software

Laci Schritz, Reporter April 24, 2024

The School of Fashion had its third annual Virtual Fashion Show Tuesday, featuring original designs created by students using CLO 3D software. Professor Margarita Benitez said this type of software...

Senior nursing student reflects on expectations, importance of clinicals

Senior nursing student reflects on expectations, importance of clinicals

John Engoglia, Reporter April 23, 2024

Kevin Bovair is a Kent State student enrolled in the two-year accelerated nursing program. Bovair previously earned a bachelor's degree in athletic training before deciding to seek a Bachelor of Science...

Food trucks sit outside on Risman Plaza.

University’s ‘Food Truck Series’ offers students unique dining experiences

Parker Gorman, Reporter April 23, 2024

As the spring months roll into Kent, so does a variety of unique food trucks.  “The 'Food Truck Series' is important to give students, faculty and staff variety and excitement in their campus dining...

Tricia Knoles, is a sergeant with the Kent State University Police Services Department/ Courtesy of Kent State University.

How campus police handles a student in crisis

Bristol Lily, Reporter April 23, 2024

Through training and hands-on experience, Kent State University Police work to acknowledge the problems and find solutions to keep students safe in crisis situations.  Tricia Knoles, an administrative...

The Kent State Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, located at 475 Terrace Dr.

Students compete in business school’s annual spring pitch competition

Talia Milewich, Reporter April 22, 2024

The Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship's annual pitch competition aims to help students grow their startup businesses within the entrepreneurship program. Any Kent State student is welcome to apply individually...

Kent State Universitys campus is alive with students on a warm day.

A student’s perspective on Autism Awareness Month

MinJee Yoo, Reporter April 21, 2024

April is known as Autism Awareness Month, and for sophomore public relations student Kadin McElwain, it means a little bit more.  McElwain, a student with autism, believes those with autism spectrum...

Unlocking the study secret: The impact of listening to music while studying

Unlocking the study secret: The impact of listening to music while studying

Angie Robinette, Reporter April 21, 2024

As Anna Paul, a senior psychology major, sits on the fourth floor of the University Library, her headphones are playing “Too Sweet” by Hozier while she works on a case study for one of her psychology...

Director Madison Ledyard-King and Editor Giana Vigliotti working behind the scenes on the set of Black Boys Dont Cry. - Courtesy Madison Ledyard-King

KSU film program cements itself at Cleveland International Film Festival

Tessa Poulain, Reporter April 21, 2024

Several Kent State students, alumni and professors successfully premiered or screened short films this month at the 48th Cleveland International Film Festival at Playhouse Square. Students have been...

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