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James Samels served 27 years with the Kent Fire Department before his appointment as fire chief on Jan. 22, 2024. Courtesy the Kent Fire Department.

Kent welcomes veteran firefighter as new fire chief

Ignatius Ogbu, Reporter April 14, 2024

On Jan. 22, 2024, Kent appointed James Samels as the city’s new fire chief.  With 27 years of service in the Kent Fire Department, his experience played a big role in his appointment. Samels succeeded...

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...

The Student Leader Suite houses USG and is located in the Student Center.

Preparing for FlashFest, USG sets stage for artist Key Glock

Angie Robinette, Reporter April 10, 2024

FlashFest is one of the biggest events that Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) puts on, and this year they are bringing artist Key Glock to perform at the concert April 11. There are...

Bins allow eclipse glasses recycling throughout Kent

Bins allow eclipse glasses recycling throughout Kent

Taina Rivera, Social Media Editor April 8, 2024

Eclipse watchers can drop off their glasses at collection stations on campus and in downtown Kent after the main event Monday. Kent State Today shared that donated glasses will be sent to the Portage...

A model wears the "Only You" style t-shirt from the brand "For Those Who Can't."

Student start-up pushes able-bodied individuals to adopt a grateful mindset

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter April 7, 2024

“For Those Who Can’t” apparel is a business, started by a Kent State student, designed to motivate individuals to be grateful for the life they’ve been given. Zack Schlund, a senior entrepreneurship...

Northeast Ohio band stays true to themselves, their music

Northeast Ohio band stays true to themselves, their music

Destiny Torres, Reporter April 6, 2024

One thing about People in the Daytime, an "eclectic" Northeast Ohio band, is that they aren’t afraid to be who they are. After a month-long tour, Evan Shonauer, Owen Barba, John Polace and Anthony Liotta...

KentWired Illustration by Sydney Spickard

Have video game adaptations gotten better?

Joseph Dziak, Reporter April 5, 2024

When it comes to taking video games and putting them on the big screen, it would seem they’re leveling up. The 1993 “Super Mario Bros.” movie received a 28% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes out...

Wall scrolls hanging in the Center for Performing Arts.

Students embrace college as dance majors

Olivia Woods, Reporter April 3, 2024

Being a dance student may be a different, less traditional experience than what people think of when envisioning the typical college experience. Dance students are pursuing a career in a more niche area,...

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

VITA program helps students, community members file taxes

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter April 3, 2024

Accounting students are helping the Kent community this tax season through the university’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).    The program was started in 2011 by Paula DiVincenzo, manager...

Junior Left Fielder Jake Casey and Kolton Schaller high five right after both score on a Reese double during the Golden Flashes' 27-0 blowout of Youngstown State on March 12, 2024.

RECAP: Baseball loses home winning streak, walks off Hawks

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2024

The Kent State baseball team already lost the series to Western Michigan on the road, and the third game of the series was not looking good. Going into the top of the eighth inning, the Flashes were...

The Portage Hike & Bike Trail spans 13 miles along the Cuyahoga River and provides a place for trail goers to hike, bike, or canoe. Photo taken April 10, 2023.

Kent pedals toward a new hike and bike trail

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter March 23, 2024

Earlier this month, the Kent City Council voted on a proposed extension to the hike and bike trail that will cover areas ranging from Longcoy Elementary to Roosevelt High School. The vote was unanimous,...

OPINION: Are video games valid?

OPINION: Are video games valid?

Jacob Freshly, Opinion Writer March 22, 2024

To game or not to game, that is the question. Gaming’s increase in popularity and impact on younger generations has raised concern among many members of society. Let’s assess the pros and cons of...

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