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‘Get the f*** off our campus’: Protesters voice concerns over Kyle Rittenhouse

Adriana Gasiewski and Lex Radde April 16, 2024

Protesters outside the KIVA screamed “Get the f*** off our campus” and “shame” as attendees left pro-gun rights activist Kyle Rittenhouse campus speech Tuesday evening. The crowd of a couple...

Paul Prediger, formerly known as Gaige Grosskreutz, speaks during a press conference outside Oscar Ritchie Hall April 16, 2024. Prediger was shot by Kyle Rittenhouse during a protest in 2020.

Shooting survivor joins students to protest Kyle Rittenhouse’s campus visit

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter April 16, 2024

Several student organizations were joined by Paul Prediger during the Ohio Student Association press conference on April 16 to voice their concerns over Kyle Rittenhouse’s presence on campus. Prediger,...

Christian Heller, a member of USAS, leads the protest speaking out against Kyle Rittenhouse coming to Kent State on a march to the Rock April 15, 2024.

‘Hey ho, Rittenhouse has got to go’: Students protest on the K

Adriana Gasiewski, Kayla Gleason, and Erin Sullivan April 16, 2024

Editors note: The name of a source, Acieno Leipply-Caban, was updated to reflect their identity accurately, Aciano Rosales. A list of hate crime victims’ names were written in chalk and photos of...

A plaque inside the May 4 Visitor's Center.

Chair of May 4 Task Force speaks on activism efforts, upcoming events

Parker Gorman, Reporter April 14, 2024

Editor's note: Sophia Swengal is an opinion writer for KentWired. She was interviewed due to her relevance to the article. Sophia Swengel is a sophomore history major at Kent State University — and...

Runners start the Black Squirrel 5k on April 13, 2024

PHOTO STORY: Runners cross campus in 12th annual Black Squirrel 5k

Cadie Pierce, Photographer April 14, 2024

Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, runners and walkers alike participated in the Black Squirrel 5k Race and 1-mile Walk/Roll/Run that kicked off Saturday in front of the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation...

Key Glock performs with the dancers on April 11, 2024.

Rapper Key Glock hits FlashFest with a bang

Andrew Bowie, Reporter April 12, 2024

Crowds began lining up an hour and a half before the performance in order to get a good spot for Key Glock, the south Memphis rapper headlining FlashFest 2024. The line wrapped all around the second floor...

The informational flyer for USG's 2024 FlashFest.

Students reminisce on nostalgia of Key Glock’s music before FlashFest concert

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter April 11, 2024

Before rapper Key Glock will take to the M.A.C.C. Center Thursday for the Undergraduate Student Government’s annual FlashFest, students reflected on the important role his music played in their lives...

The "K" is located on the university's Risman Plaza.

Faculty Senate reelects chair, creates new senator positions

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter April 10, 2024

Faculty Senate reelected chair Tracy Laux during elections at its April meeting Tuesday. Laux, who is a senior lecturer of mathematical sciences, will remain faculty senate chair for another three-year...

PREVIEW: Men’s Final Four

PREVIEW: Men’s Final Four

Demetri Manousos, Reporter April 6, 2024

Once again, March Madness has delivered. We have seen surprises, disappointments, upsets and more throughout the tournament.  Through it all, these four teams stayed consistent and are two wins away...

A look behind the lanes of the bowling alley located in the Eastway Dining Hall on Oct. 30, 2023.

Conversations to reopen Eastway bowling alley begin

Andrew Bowie, Reporter April 5, 2024

Work began to potentially reopen the Eastway bowling alley at the start of the spring semester. The Eastway bowling alley is located underneath the Eastway Dining Hall to the left of the mailroom.  The...

Jeff Richmond, a 1988 Kent State graduate and Emmy-award-winning musical composer, gave the commencement speech at the university's 2013 spring graduation.

From Ohio to Hollywood: Emmy-winning musical composer reflects on time at Kent

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter April 5, 2024

Before composing for “SNL,” and for the Emmy-award-winning show “30 Rock” and for the new musical-adaptation of the “Mean Girls” film, Jeff Richmond was a theater kid at Kent State.  Richmond,...

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