Skip to Main Content
The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

A César Chávez mural on Broadway Street in Toledo, Ohio painted by Bowling Green State University students. 

Opinion: My experience as a first generation college student

Amanda Anastasia Paniagua April 26, 2015

Local BackgroundNorthwest Ohio boasts a large Mexican and Mexican-American or Chicano population. This is due largely to the availability of jobs during the early part of the 20th century. Toledo, Ohio,...

In this March 12, 1999 file photograph, a student fills in his answer to the practice test question for a standardized test, in Roswell, Georgia. (Anitta C. Charlson/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/MCT)

Cheater, cheater: How does technology play a role?

Payton Moore April 23, 2015

John, a sophomore business management major at Kent State whose name has been omitted to protect his identity, at Kent State, admits he’s cheated in nearly every class he’s taken.It starts with enrollment;...

Marvin Logan is a senior Pan-African Studies major. Contact him at mlogan6@kent.edu.

Opinion: Be Bold KSU

Marvin Logan April 23, 2015

Recently, we have been branding #BeBoldKSU. But what does it mean to be bold? To be bold is to not hesitate or be fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff. It means to be courageous....

TEFL program offers students chance to teach English abroad

Aaron Corpora April 23, 2015

Kent State students who want to teach English as a second language, perhaps even in foreign countries, have a unique opportunity through the university's Department of English.The Teaching English as a...

Academic advisor H. Bate Agbor-Baiyee discusses scheduling with a student during an advising appointment on the 5th floor of the Kent State Library on Nov. 13, 2014.

Students face difficulties scheduling

Kate Schwanke April 23, 2015

With scheduling for next fall semester in full swing, many Kent State students face difficulties getting into certain classes. Hallee Borchart, a sophomore fashion merchandising major, said she is one...

Campus event raises awareness for sexual violence on campus

Mariell Zambelli April 23, 2015

Campus event raises awareness for sexual violence on campus from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

KSU joins Snapchat

Noah Kastroll April 23, 2015

KSU joins Snapchat, launches new social media campaign from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Provost Todd Diacon stands up and leaves after a question is directed at him during an open forum held by students to address the race issues at Kent State in the Governance Chambers on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

Students challenge Provost to increase funding for Pan-African and LGBTQ programs, address discrimination in tenure process

Matthew Merchant April 22, 2015

Alleged racial discrimination in the faculty tenure process was one of three concerns raised in a student-led forum on Wednesday in the Student Center Governance Chambers.More than 100 students, faculty...

Blackout Fashion Show brings new company to campus

Kelsey Drumm April 22, 2015

The Exquisite Inc. Modeling Troupe and fashion production coordination company Exposure have joined together to present the Blackout Fashion Show, which will raise awareness for multiple sclerosis.The...

Pitch competition gives students entrepreneurship opportunities

Ellie Enselein April 22, 2015

Recess, a music and ideas festival, is coming to Kent State and will bring speakers, free prizes and the band The Chainsmokers to campus.Recess is divided into three parts: study hall, the playground and...

Senior outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick hits a home run during the first inning of Kent States 11-3 win against Robert Morris on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

Kent State’s softball offense leads team to victory

Quentin Smith April 22, 2015

The Kent State softball team concluded its non-conference schedule on Wednesday with a dominant win over Robert Morris, 11-3.The Flashes (31-11, 9-4 Mid-American Conference) have now defeated the Colonials...

Sophomore infielder Conner Simonetti high-fives his teammates after hitting a 2-run homer to right center during Kent State’s game against Penn State at Schoonover Stadium on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Following SImonetti’s at bat, sophomore Curtis Olvey hit another homerun, but The flashes ended up losing to the lions 15-5.

Kent State drops weekday home game versus Penn State

Andrew Bugel April 22, 2015

In possibly the worst defensive performance of the year, the Flashes were demolished by Penn State on Tuesday evening, 15-5.The team committed three errors on defense and only managed six hits in the loss.Senior...

Activate Search
The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2
kent state