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KentWired

The interior of the Portage County Board of Elections Office, responsible for handling voting concerns for the residents of Portage County on Jan. 29, 2024.

Ohio’s Senate race heats up alongside battle for Oval Office

MinJee Yoo, Reporter February 9, 2024

With Democrats currently holding authority in the U.S. Senate and presidential seat, Republicans in Ohio and nationally are looking toward the March 19 primary election to put forth the best GOP candidate...

College Republicans screen ‘What Is a Woman?’ while students celebrate trans joy

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 8, 2024

The Kent State College Republicans held their yearly screening of the documentary “What Is a Woman?” in The Student Center, while outside students celebrated trans joy as a resistance on Risman Plaza. Aciano...

Canva illustration by Kelsie Horner

REACTION: Everything you missed at the 2024 Grammys

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor February 5, 2024

Music fans tuned in for the 66th annual Grammy award show Sunday night. If you missed it, here is a recap of the most important, jaw-dropping moments.  Awards The award ceremony was certainly dominated...

Moulton Hall will host the East Palestine speaker event on Feb. 7, 2024.

Exploring the Aftermath: Guest lecturer to mark anniversary of East Palestine train derailment

Tanner Poe, Reporter February 5, 2024

Marking the one-year anniversary of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the College of Public Health will host guest lecturer Wesley Vins from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb....

‘Women running for office will change the world:’ Elect Her event elevates marginalized voices

Savana Capp, Print Planner February 4, 2024

Over 60% of Kent’s campus consists of female identifying students, but this is not reflective in the student leadership roles currently held. Elect Her is a program that teaches students about running...

KentWired illustration by Gabby Lutz

THIS OR THAT: We watch the Super Bowl for the Super Bowl

KentWired Editorial Board February 3, 2024

This opinion was written by Matt Brown, John Hilber, Yasmeen Matthews, Janson McNair, Isabella Schreck, Jacob Shondel and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article...

THIS OR THAT: The Super Bowl: Less football, more entertainment

THIS OR THAT: The Super Bowl: Less football, more entertainment

KentWired Editorial Board February 3, 2024

This opinion was written by Kelsie Horner, Audrey Trevarthan, Aden Graves, Jackson Small, Taina Rivera, Casey Schroth, Hannah Saadey, Savana Capp, Annalexis Davis, Addison Foreman, Anneliese White, Emily...

A pump sucks in and sprays water at Leslie Run Creek just ahead of filters set up to catch chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio on Feb. 19, 2023.

East Palestine: One year later

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter February 3, 2024

On Feb. 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in the village of East Palestine, Ohio, igniting a fire consisting of toxic chemicals. This spurred temporary evacuation...

Students cross the K through the falling snow on Nov. 28, 2023.

Freshmen share thoughts on the beginning of their first spring semester

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter January 29, 2024

After finishing the fall semester and taking a break from classes for winter break, many freshmen said they are excited and feel more prepared for the spring semester.  Sierra Boggia, a freshman communication...

A gallery view of The truth is out there (No, really...) by Christine Zuercher, which runs from Jan. 19 to March 16.

New KSU Downtown Gallery exhibit dares to question reality

Tessa Poulain, Reporter January 24, 2024

“The truth is out there (No, really…)” by Christine Zuercher leaves patrons wondering just how thin the line is between fiction and reality.  On display in the KSU Downtown Gallery, the exhibit...

Kent State students and staff, finishing a safari in Akagera National Park.

‘Sharing the influence of sports on society’: Athletes, staff give back in Rwanda

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor January 23, 2024

Twenty student athletes, administrators and staff members traveled to Rwanda in January on a service trip where the group learned about the community and the effects of the Rwandan genocide. Plans for...

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