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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired
The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired
All content by Grace Springer
After graduation, Grace Springer will work as a reporter for the Canton Repository.

Letter from the managing editor: Thanks Kent State

Grace Springer, Managing Editor
December 8, 2023
The Rathskeller is located in the basement of the Student Center.

‘It feels like a family’: Music education students form band to perform at Rathskeller

Grace Springer, Managing Editor
November 28, 2023
Sophmore Max Loudenslager casts his ballot at the Kent State Recreational and Wellness Center on Nov. 7, 2023.

Portage County sees expected election turnout, continues to count ballots

Grace Springer, Managing Editor
November 9, 2023
An Issue 31 sign sits outside North Water Brewing Co., where supporters, volunteers and employees of the park district held a watch party on election night.

Portage Parks eye future after levy passage

Grace Springer, Managing Editor
November 8, 2023

Letter from the editors: Boo! We’re back with a new look

Isabella Schreck and Grace Springer
October 26, 2023

Sex Week rounds up with ‘Sextoberfest’ Friday

Grace Springer, Managing Editor
October 26, 2023
Kents City Council meets Sept. 20, 2023. The public can watch a live-streamed video of the meeting on the citys YouTube page.

Kent City Council must meet again to settle potential changes to ward maps

Grace Springer, Managing Editor
September 22, 2023
President Todd Diacon addresses a crowd of trustees, administrators and others at the Crawford Hall topping out ceremony June 28, 2023.

[Photo] Progression continues on Crawford Hall as anticipated, opening timeline stays on track

Anthony Zacharyasz, General Assignment Editor
August 19, 2023
Catarina Tran conducts an ensemble in Cartwright Hall. Courtesy of Catarina Tran

Grad student experience: the making of a maestro

Grace Springer, Managing Editor
August 14, 2023
Kent State President Todd Diacon, along with trustees and administrators, applaud the placement of last beam of Crawford Hall on June 28, 2023.

Board of Trustees approve tuition rates, attend Crawford topping out ceremony

Grace Springer, Editor-in-Chief
June 29, 2023
The final beam is placed at the Crawford Hall topping out ceremony on June 28, 2023. The topping out ceremony is a Scandinavian tradition as a tribute to hard work and to bring luck by mounting the top of an evergreen tree to the beam.

[Photo] Construction continues on projects around campus

September 18, 2023
Flash the Golden Eagle waves a flag to celebrate the mens basketball teams victory over Portland University on Nov. 14, 2022.

The eagle behind the flash

Grace Springer, Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2023

Board of Trustees Finance and Administration Committee to propose investments at Kent State Airport, new capital projects

Grace Springer, Editor-in-Chief
June 21, 2023
Huế Bánh Mì & Phở Cafe located on E Main St. The restaurant has been closed since the owner was injured in a grease fire.

[Photo] Local Vietnamese restaurant temporarily closes after owner injured in fire

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
June 20, 2023
Opponents of a multifaceted higher education bill protest across the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The bill, which cleared the Republican-dominated state Senate on Wednesday, 21-10, would severely limit diversity, equity and inclusion training at Ohios public universities, prohibit faculty from striking and bar public universities from taking stances on controversial topics. It next goes to the House for consideration.

Ohio Senate passes controversial Senate Bill 83

Grace Springer, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2023
A graduate is given their stole at this years Karamu Ya Wahitimu pre-commencement ceremony on May 10, 2023.

Karamu Ya Wahitimu celebrates multicultural graduates

Grace Springer, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2023
Children and parents participate in the annual Putt Around Kent on May 6, 2023. Businesses across downtown Kent like Hippie Fox Rocks set up mini-golf holes for golfers to try their hand at.

Putt Around Downtown turns Kent into a miniature golf course

Grace Springer, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2023
Jugs of water sit on a shelf at ACME. BORGs are typically made with half water, half alcohol and flavored with electrolytes or caffeine.

The BORG: Gen Z’s party powerhouse

Grace Springer, General Assignment Editor
March 24, 2023
MIO is squeezed into a glass of water. MIO is a flavored drink additive that typically contains caffeine.

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A man walks out of Water Street Tavern in downtown Kent. Cam said BORGs are a cheaper alternative to going out and drinking at bars.

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Different types of alcohol sit on a countertop. Seidel said people may turn to alcohol to lower inhibitions during social events.

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Students for a Democratic Society protest in front of Risman Plaza Tuesday. Lucas Fratianne led the group in chants.

SDS rallies to protect affirmative action

Kayla Gleason and Grace Springer
February 21, 2023
Hot take: Valentines Day is overrated

Hot take: Valentine’s Day is overrated

Grace Springer, General Assignment Editor
February 9, 2023
Monica Hally, owner of the new restaurant Mamacitas in Kent, prepares guacamole. She makes many ingredients fresh before opening every day.

[Photo] New ‘authentic’ Mexican restaurant opens in Kent

Savana Capp, Reporter
January 22, 2023
We need to we need to see the university take this seriously, we need to see them respond to this and we need to we need to have this turned into a bigger conversation. - Alex McPherson.

‘A serious state of disrepair,’ Hugh A. Glauser School of Music students petition administration for facility improvements

Grace Springer, Reporter
December 12, 2022

Board of Trustees honors donors, approves new Peace and Conflict Studies master’s degree

Grace Springer, Reporter
December 7, 2022

Finance and Administration Committee to hold energy auction, recommend budget increases for capital projects

Grace Springer, Reporter
November 30, 2022

Kent students help mobilize a record number of young voters

Grace Springer, Reporter
November 26, 2022
A panel of grant contributors presented their work on the Intel grant. The panel asked Kent State faculty for their help implementing the programs moving forward.

Intel grant town hall reveals project plans

Grace Springer, Reporter
October 28, 2022
Lamar Hylton delivers the featured speech at the annual Bowman Breakfast. He discussed the importance of partnership between the city of Kent and the University.

Lamar Hylton inspires power in partnership at annual Bowman Breakfast

Grace Springer, Reporter
October 14, 2022

Haley Dees begins two-year term as new undergraduate student trustee

Grace Springer, Reporter
October 6, 2022
The members of the Board of Trustees discuss agenda items from the standing committees. The meeting was held Sept. 21 in the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center.

Board of Trustees approves new campus free speech resolution

Grace Springer, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2022
Construction site of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship building. The Board of Trustees will need to budget more money to keep the project on schedule.

Finance and Administration Committee to propose finance changes addressing inflation

Grace Springer, Reporter
September 14, 2022
From left to right, students John Ruby Rainey, Olivia Serafim and Karenna Schaller, hold signs during the protest.

[Photo] Students protest anti-LGBTQ+ preachers on campus

Troy Pierson, General Assignment Editor
September 10, 2022

“Talking with Todd” live Q&A sheds light on Kent State from president’s desk

Grace Springer, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2022
Senior sociology major Fionna Fisher (left) and sophomore political science major Christian Heller (right) lead chants and informed listeners of their stance on Roe v. Wade at Risman Plaza on Aug. 28, 2022.

Kent State’s SDS protests in support of reproductive rights

Grace Springer, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2022
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