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Over Easy is a breakfast diner located at 152 Franklin Avenue, Kent, OH. The restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch and received several Best of Kent nominations.

BOK ’24: Best breakfast spot

Janson McNair, Campus Editor April 4, 2024

FIRST: Over Easy At The Depot Located next in the historic Kent Train Depot, Over Easy At the Depot has offered breakfast options to the Kent area for years.  Over Easy’s story began at a smaller...

BORGs will not be allowed in Kent State fraternities this year, leaving partygoers on the hunt for alternatives.

BORGs be gone: Kent Interfraternity Council’s bylaws prohibit rage gallons

Janson McNair, Campus Editor March 7, 2024

Fake Patty’s Day partygoers will be without their green companions this year, as the popular blackout rage gallons (BORGs) will not be allowed at Kent fraternities.  BORGs were a popular choice for...

Ray's Place in downtown Kent bustles with business on the evening of Feb. 3, 2024.

Taking it to the house: Fans opt to stay in for Super Bowl Sunday

Janson McNair, Campus Editor February 11, 2024

With a Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers just three days away, sports fans are preparing themselves for the occasion – whether it’s perfecting their game-day...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is common, and it usually starts to take effect when the weather starts to change.

Seasonal depression looms as winter hits

Janson McNair, Photo assistant December 12, 2023

 With winter break quickly approaching, the beginning of the colder months can cause a serious mental toll for some college students. According to the National Education Association, more than 60%...

‘DeStress Fest’ invites students to take a breather amid finals week

‘DeStress Fest’ invites students to take a breather amid finals week

Janson McNair, Photo assistant December 12, 2023

Alongside the library Communications Office, the Student Multimedia Studio (SMS) helped put together a destress event for students Monday, allowing them to take a mental break from the demands of finals...

Students walk along the K on Oct. 9, 2023.

CARES Center works to address food insecurity on-campus

Janson McNair, Assistant Photo Editor December 2, 2023

In 2020, 23% of undergraduate students nationwide experienced some form of food insecurity, as reported by the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. According to the USDA, food insecurity is defined...

The acoustic instruments used at Kent State's Sound Bath Meditation Nov. 4.

On-campus sound bath meditation offers rest and relaxation for students

Janson McNair, Photo Assistant November 5, 2023

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center hosted a sound bath meditation workshop Saturday, inviting students to take a moment to slow down and let go of their daily stresses.  The practice lasted...

The Williamson House is located at the corner of Main Street and Midway Drive on campus.

University brings mindfulness, meditation to students, faculty

Janson McNair, Assistant Photo Editor November 1, 2023

The university offers meditation classes to students and faculty through both in-person and online sessions. The classes are held multiple times a week, with in-person and virtual sessions recurring Mondays...

THIS OR THAT: Halloween instills scary, eerie feelings that only come once a year

THIS OR THAT: Halloween instills scary, eerie feelings that only come once a year

KentWired Editorial Board October 31, 2023

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Annalexis Davis, Kelsie Horner, Janson McNair, Audrey Trevarthan and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article and its...

Kent State of Well-being works though the Well Hub inside the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

Tobacco Cessation program aims to curb student smoking

Janson McNair, Photo Assistant October 15, 2023

Kent State of Well Being’s Tobacco Cessation program, “Freedom from Smoking,” returned in April 2022, allowing students to work towards a smoke-free lifestyle.  The “Freedom from Smoking”...

Kier Gaines (left) and Angelique Daniels (right) field welcome the crowd at Kent State's Mental Health Campaign Kickoff Oct. 10, 2023

University’s Mental Health Campaign kicks off with keynote speaker

Janson McNair, Photo Assistant October 10, 2023

The university’s Mental Health Campaign officially kicked off Tuesday with National Mental Health Awareness Day.  The event featured a moderated conversation with Kier Gaines, a licensed therapist...

Members of the KentWired editorial board dressed as Disney princesses in honor of the Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary.

THIS OR THAT: 100 years of magic, the lasting impact of Disney

KentWired Editorial Board October 8, 2023

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Savana Capp, Annalexis Davis, Kelsie Horner, Emma Kiko, Janson McNair, Leah Shepard, Grace Springer, Audrey Trevarthan and Emily Yanchak from KentWired’s editorial...

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