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Struggling defense leads to Kent State’s loss on the road

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter February 15, 2020

Friday night, Kent State played Drexel University and suffered a 4-1 blow. Kent State played a stronger defensive game and the teams were tied 0-0 for the first period.  After the second period Kent...

USG members gather for their Wednesday meeting on February 12 as they discuss their current initiatives and vote on funding for different areas of interest.

USG advocates for students as election season is underway

Annie Zwisler Reporter February 14, 2020

Student advocacy is the main role of Undergraduate Student Government and continues to be as they prepare for this year’s election. The association of government and party lines is apparent in almost...

Senior education major Steven Farhart speaks with Vice President Ben Adams, freshman computer science major, and Kameron Griggs, freshman nursing major at the Students for Trump meeting on Feb. 13, 2020. The club is fairly new to Kent State.

Students for Trump work toward re-election

Madisyn Woodring Reporter February 14, 2020

When asked what they like most about President Donald Trump as a group icebreaker, one member of Students for Trump said they felt he fulfilled promises made to supporters on the campaign trail.For example,...

Alfreda Brown, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Dr. Alfreda Brown embraces difference, paves the way for diversity at Kent State University

Molly Adams Reporter February 14, 2020

Kent State University’s Diversity Trailblazer Award was recently renamed the Alfreda Brown Diversity Trailblazer Award for her groundbreaking work at the university. Presented to Brown Jan. 24, the...

Spilling the beans on coffee’s health risks and benefits

Besides textbooks and smartphones, one of the most common things to see in a college student’s hand is a cup of coffee. This doesn’t come as a huge surprise, considering that 92 percent of students...

Witches on campus, Black Squirrel Coven starting up

Emily Powell Reporter February 14, 2020

Interested in the practice of magick, witchcraft, or just being a part of a group of open-minded individuals? This semester marks the first that Black Squirrel Coven has been on Kent State’s campus....

Q&A: President Todd Diacon

KentWired Staff February 14, 2020

Editor’s note: KW interviewed President Todd Diacon Feb. 13, 2020. The following transcript has been edited for length and clarity.KW: What did we learn from the spring 15-day numbers compared to the...

High expectations: Kent State baseball prepares for 2020 season

Nick Pedone Sports reporter February 13, 2020

Kent State’s baseball team has packed its bags and successfully arrived in Florida, beyond eager to start the 2020 season.Last season, the team finished 30-24 overall and had an impressive 17-8 record...

President Todd Diacon tests out the green screen at the TV2 studio on February 13, 2020.

University President Diacon visits newsroom

Sara Crawford Assigning Editor February 13, 2020

“Well this just in: it’s cold,” said University President Todd Diacon as the cameras roll on the Thursday night newscast. Today, as a part of a series of visiting the different colleges at Kent...

Students gather to socialize and make candy grams for Valentine’s Day Feb. 10, 2020.

Active Minds hosts self love event for Valentine’s Day

Kelsey Paulus Reporter February 11, 2020

Kent State’s Active Minds chapter advocated for mental health support and self-love for the holiday at their Valentine’s Day event Monday.Active Minds is an organization that helps to destigmatize...

New Transfer Scholarship Program Helps Enhance the Transfer Student Experience at Kent State

Mimi Freeman Reporter February 11, 2020

Kent State has enhanced its scholarship program for transfer students through the Academic Transfer Award. The Academic Transfer Award, formerly known as Transfer2Kent scholarship, will award qualifying...

Out of 221 votes, voters stated how long they would spend on TikTok throughout the time period of the week. 

TikTok wave hits Kent State

Dylan Bowers Reporter February 10, 2020

A platform where users can share creative videos with sound, TikTok has made its way across college campuses in the United States, including Kent State.“It’s a fun place to be creative,” said Dr....

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