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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

Seed library opens at Kent Free Library for seventh year

Gabby Jonas, TV2 Reporter March 22, 2023

The Seed library opened Thursday in the Kent Free Library. Through this initiative, community members are invited to donate seeds harvested from vegetables, herbs and flowers that they grow. People can...

Janice Simmons-Mortiner (back middle) and Sara Moore (right) oversee a polling worker giving a man his ballot at the Kent Free Library on Nov. 8. They are both voting location managers at this precinct.

Kent Library serves as one of many polling locations

Kaitlyn Finchler, Digital Content Manager November 8, 2022

With only a few hours left to vote, the polling managers and workers are gearing up for the next three hours. At the Kent Library, located at 312 W. Main St., Ohio voters can head up to the second floor...

The entrance into the Kent Free Library.

Kent Free Library offers year-round programming for all ages

Isabella Stewart Reporter July 23, 2021

The public library located in Kent is part of the Portage Library Consortium and has a mission to meet the educational, recreational, informational and cultural needs of the community and citizens of Kent.Before...

Randale Richmond is director of athletics at Kent State University.

Kent State wins Jacoby Trophy for top women’s athletics program

Megan Becker Reporter June 19, 2021

The Kent State women's athletic program was awarded with the Jacoby Trophy this month by the Mid-American Conference for having the top program during the 2020-2021 academic year. This award marks the...

fter a raucous first debate led organizers to introduce a mute button, the second and final meeting between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden was a downright civil affair.

Final Trump-Biden debate marked by clashes but less chaos

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After a raucous first debate led organizers to introduce a mute button, the second and final meeting between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden was a downright...

NCAA announces plan for fall sport championships in the spring

Owen MacMillan Sports editor September 23, 2020

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the NCAA Division I Board of Directors took up the issue of fall season sports playing national championships during the spring.Last month, the NCAA decided to move forward on plans...

Students study on the fourth floor of the University Library on Friday, April 7, 2017. FILE.

Best of Kent: Study Spaces

Best of Kent 2020Winner: University LibraryFor the eighth year in a row, University Library is a favorite for studying. It hosts a variety of resources for students, including computer labs, study spaces...

Janine Tiffe, doctor of ethnomusicology and assistant professor, rehearses a dance with the African Ensemble. The dancers waved small towels around to music. Nov. 13, 2019

Dance ensemble explores African cultures

Lindsey Sellman Reporter February 9, 2020

Kent State’s African Ensemble allowed one student to discover a side of her identity  she never previously explored.Faith Forinash, a senior music education major, joined the African Ensemble in the...

Kent Free Library hosts ‘study hall’

Kate Chilson April 27, 2015

The Kent Free Library is creating a “study hall” for Kent State students to come to during finals week.From May 2 to May 7, Kent Free Library’s Café and Carnegie Section will be transformed into...

Best Place to Study: University Library

Lily Martis April 7, 2015

University LibraryLooking for a place to study? Kent State’s University Library offers 12 floors of study space, each with its own distinct vibe.Students can head to the fourth floor for a group project...

Author to discuss Appalachian Trail pioneer hiker at Kent Free Library

Kelsie Britton March 31, 2015

The Kent Historical Society and Kent State Women's Center will host a presentation about the book "Grandma Gatewood: Ohio's Legendary Hiker” on April 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kent Free Library.Speaker Bette...

Kent Free Library offers finals week study hours

Christopher Woods May 1, 2014

The Kent Free Library will be hosting study hours for Kent State students who are looking for a place away from campus to study from May 2 through May 7.The library is turning its second floor meeting...

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