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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

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Abigail Kress, Photographer

Abigail is a junior journalism major with minors in photojournalism and entrepreneurship. This is her second semester as a photographer for Kent Wired. She enjoys multimedia journalism and developing her skills as a photojournalist.

Contact her at [email protected].

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Wizards of all ages converged on Downtown Kent for a Wizardly Weekend.

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Downtown Kent hosts a wizard weekend from July 19 to July 20, including shopping, fun themed drinks, and games like Mini Golf.

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Wizards of all ages converged on Downtown Kent for a Wizardly Weekend.

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[Photo] Wizardly Weekend charms downtown Kent

Michael Neenan, Reporter
July 21, 2024
Local shops decorate their storefronts for Main Street Kents a Wizardly Weekend from July 19 to July 20.

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Downtown Kent hosts a Wizard weekend July 19th - July 21st.

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Local icons transformed into scenes from the world of Harry Potter for Main Street Kents Wizardly Weekend on July 19 and July 20.

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Shannon Rodgers And Jerry Silverman: Dazzling Day And Night is a current exhibit in the museum.

[Photo] Kent State University Museum honors founders and past designers

Lauren Cohen, Reporter
July 24, 2024
The museum is open Tuesday- Saturday 11 am- 5 pm and Sunday noon-4 pm.

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Knitting Beyond the Body is a current exhibit in the museum.

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The Kent State University museum is located in the fashion. building.

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The museum is open Tuesday- Saturday 11 am- 5 pm and Sunday noon-4 pm.

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The Fashion Timeline exhibit will be in the museum on Friday, June 29, 2012- Friday, June 30th, 2028.

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The fashline timeline exhibit showcases Kent States collection of historical fashions.

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This exhibit is the Fashion timeline located on the first floor.

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Construction will begin at Kent State library stairs.

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Construction will begin at Kent State library stairs.

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The budget allows for the University Library to go under renovation for the modernization of the elevators.

[Photo] State capital budget helps Kent State start on renovation plans

July 12, 2024
Over the summer construction takes place at Kent States White Hall.

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Construction takes place at Kent States White Hall.

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Construction takes place at Kent States White Hall.

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U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Kent States new Aeronautics building and sits down with Aeronautics students doing a Q&A.

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U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg interacts with a robotic dog in the Cognitive Robotics and AI Laboratory on Monday, June 24, during a visit to Kent State.

[Photo] Pete Buttigieg visits Kent State

Alton Northup, Editor-in-chief
June 24, 2024
U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Kent States new Aeronautics building, speaking with Dean of the Aeronautics college Christina Bloebaum.

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U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Kent States new Aeronautics building, getting to see students use the colleges state-of-the-art technology.

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U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Kent States new Aeronautics building walking through the runway in the lower level of the building.

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U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Kent States new Aeronautics building and gets a demonstration of drones flying through the halls.

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U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Kent States new Aeronautics building with Dean of the Aeronautics college Christina Bloebaum.

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U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Kent States new Aeronautics building.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg listens as a student employees guides him through the May 4 Visitors Center on Monday, June 24.

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U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Kent State President Todd Diacon listen to student employees guide them through the May 4th museum.

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U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Rep. Emilia Sykes tour the May 4 Visitors Center on Monday, June 24.

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U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg meets Kent State President Todd Diacon and Alison Caplan, director of the May 4 Visitor Center, while visiting the site on Monday, June 24.

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Kent States new business building.

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Kent States new business building, Crawford Hall, is wrapping up construction.

[Photo] Crawford Hall construction wraps up

June 25, 2024
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Anthony Claytor, part of the LeBron James Family Foundations I Promise Program, gradated in May 2024.

[Photo] University student becomes LeBron James’ I PROMISE program’s first graduate

June 13, 2024
Anthony Claytor, part of the LeBron James Family Foundations I Promise Program, gradated in May 2024.

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Anthony Claytor, part of the LeBron James Family Foundations I Promise Program, gradated in May 2024.

[Photo] University student becomes LeBron James’ I PROMISE program’s first graduate

Lauren Cohen, Reporter
June 13, 2024
Tash Hartmann shops around at the many booths at the festival.

[Photo] Color fills downtown Kent during first June Pride Fest

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing editor
June 9, 2024
Alivia Maxwell, owner of Twisted Crystals, at Pride Fest on June 8.

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the Art and Wine Festival has been going on for 16 years. This is Arts first time at the festival as his wife has a booth, Diannas Artwork.

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Sarah, a local in Kent, came to the festival for the first time this year after hearing about it on Main Street Kents Instagram.

[Photo] Culture lines the streets of downtown Kent at its annual Art & Wine Festival

June 1, 2024
Sarah, a local in Kent, came to the festival for the first time this year after hearing about it on Main Street Kents Instagram.

[Photo] Culture lines the streets of downtown Kent at its annual Art & Wine Festival

Lauren Cohen, Reporter
June 1, 2024
Ray Flanagan performs at the Art and Wine Festival held in downtown Kent.

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Merril Hall is the oldest permanent structure on the Kent campus and is home to criminology classes.

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Merill Hall is the building were criminology classes take place.

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Merrill Hall was constructed in 1912 and has been open since.

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Merril Hall is the building for criminology majors.

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The Schwartz center is open from 7:30 am-4:30 pm.

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The Schwartz Center formerly housed police academy training, but closed as the center was not accessible to all cadets.

[Photo] University opens Twinsburg police academy during officer shortage

June 1, 2024
Graduating students from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Communication and Information sit during commencement on May 10, 2024, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation center.

Spring 2024 Commencement in photos

Abigail Kress and Lillian Opsitnik
May 12, 2024
Masters, educational specialist students and doctoral graduates receive their degrees on May 9, 2024, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

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Manal Abdullah AlAjmi brings her daughter on stage with her to accepter her degree.

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A student holds up a flag after receiving their diploma on May 9, 2024, at the masters, educational specialist and doctoral commencement in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

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Macy Marie Dimacchia accepts her diploma on May 9, 2024, at the masters, educational specialist and doctoral commencement in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

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Masters, educational specialist students and doctoral graduates receive their degrees on May 9, 2024, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

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A graduate walks the stage on May 9, 2024, at the masters, educational specialist and doctoral commencement in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

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Exchange students stand to be recognized on May 9, 2024, at the masters, educational specialist and doctoral commencement in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

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University administration gather on stage before the masters, educational specialist and doctoral commencement on May 9, 2024, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

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Graduating students gather for the masters, educational specialist and doctoral commencement on May 9, 2024, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

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Masters, educational specialist and doctoral graduates receive their degrees on May 9, 2024, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

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Protestors gather by the KIVA after The Rittenhouse Recap ends April 16, 2024.

PHOTO GALLERY: With mixed reactions from community, Kyle Rittenhouse visits campus

Yinxi Li, Sara House, Emma Van Winkle, Abigail Kress, Matthew Brown, and Yasmeen Matthews
April 17, 2024
Kyle Rittenhouse comes to the Kent State KIVA April 16, 2024.

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Attendees clap at the Kyle Rittenhouse Recap on April 16, 2024.

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Protesters line fences at The Kyle Rittenhouse Recap event April 16, 2024.

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

Adriana Gasiewski and Lex Radde
April 16, 2024
Kyle Rittenhouse speaks at the Kent State KIVA on April 16, 2024.

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Attendees take pictures of and clap for Kyle Rittenhouse April 16, 2024.

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Brady Seymour, the universitys chapter president of Turning Point USA, introduces Kyle Rittenhouse, on April 16, 2024.

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Attendees clap at The Kyle Rittenhouse Recap April 16, 2024.

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Attendee of the Kyle Rittenhouse Recap talks to a police officer located at one of the exits, on April 16, 2024.

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Gail Cowley walks back for her piercing appointment at Defiance.

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Tattoo artist at Rotten Peaches Studios co-founder Erin Haineys works on Lillis tattoo in the likeness of her cat in a locket on March 21, 2024. Rotten Peaches Studio is located 1480 S Water St.

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Tattoo artist Erin Haineys works on a tattoo for Lilli at Rotten Peaches Studio on March 21, 2024. Rotten Peaches Studio is located 1480 S Water St.

[Photo] BOK ’24: Best tattoo/piercing parlor

Talia Milewich, Reporter
April 4, 2024
Rotten Peaches Studio offers tattoo services and is located 1480 S Water St, Kent.

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Aaron Bohn cleans Gail Cowley ear for her piercing at Defiance Tattoos on March 21, 2024.

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Gail Cowley prepares for her piercing appointment with piercer Aaron Bohn at Defiance Tattoos on March 21, 2024. The tattoo parlor is located at 121 E Main St.

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War Horse Ink is a place where patrons can get tattoos and piercings done, and is located 107 E Summit St in Kent.

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The marketing team of Kent State eat breakfast at Over Easy At The Dept, located at 152 Franklin Ave, on March 21, 2024.

[Photo] BOK ’24: Best place to cure a hangover

Andrew Bowie, Reporter
April 4, 2024
Wild Goats Cafe is located at 319 W Main St Kent.

[Photo] BOK ’24: Best breakfast spot

Janson McNair, Campus Editor
April 4, 2024
An employee at The Cleveland Bagel Cafe serves a customer on March 21, 2024. The cafe is located at 436 E Main St.

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Matt Kline, owner of Klines honey bee farm, displays honey at the farmers market held in the DI Hub on Feb. 20, 2024.

FEATURE GALLERY: Farmers market brings local products to the DI Hub

Abigail Kress, Photographer
February 21, 2024
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