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Kent State's Anthony Roberts takes the ball past Eastern Michigan's defense on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. He scored eight points.

Four takeaways from Kent State’s win over Eastern Michigan

Henry Palattella February 17, 2019

Rob Senderoff wasn’t going to let his players answer a question about what’s coming in March.After Kent State’s 71-58 win over Eastern Michigan, Antonio Williams and Philip Whittington were asked...

Clara Varndell, a sophomore public health major, adjusts her "condom fairy" wings during Condoms on the K Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. The event kicked off Kent Interhall Council's annual Sex Week.

Let’s talk about sex — and how young people might be having less of it

Nicholas Hunter February 13, 2019

Experts say dating apps could be killing your sex driveAt Kent State, we’re not shy about sex.We’ve had Sex Week on campus in previous years, which included Sextoberfest, Condoms on the K, a “Sex...

Elisa DeRose and Aaron Walker

Students keep romance alive miles apart

Morgan Hallam February 13, 2019

Letter from the reporter: Three Kent State females opened up to me about their long-distance relationships. With each of them, I felt how much they cared and how deeply their love reached the partners...

Scott Dotterer, the coordinator for the Office of Health Promotion.

STD cases are soaring in Ohio — here’s what you can do to stay healthy

Lydia Taylor and David Williams February 13, 2019

Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report that showed cases of STDs have increased across all age groups in Ohio.Most notably, cases among young adults and college-aged...

Spencer Berthold gets pinned during the Beauty and Beast Match on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. The Flashes lost, 23-12.

Late losses haunt KSU wrestling in 23-12 defeat against Central Michigan

Brandon Lewis February 10, 2019

The fifth Beauty and the Beast event took place Sunday for the Kent State wrestling and gymnastics teams. The event did not go well for the wrestlers; they fell to Central Michigan, 23-12.The Flashes now...

KSU ranks top 5 for diversity

Rachel Hale February 10, 2019

Kent State University ranks No. 4 on America’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes.Kent is the only college or university to place within the top five and the only university in Ohio to make the list.University...

Flu vs cold

Flu season is here, and it could get worse

KentWired Staff February 6, 2019

DeWeese runs out of flu shotsDespite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) prediction that the worst of this year’s flu season is yet to come, Kent State’s DeWeese Health Center...

Michael Keaton, the commencement speaker at Kent State’s 2018 graduation ceremonies, said he “wanted to come clean about something” and admitted, “I never really liked school.” Kent State President Beverly Warren reacts at right.

2019 commencement will separate undergrad, grad students

Lauren Sasala February 6, 2019

Undergraduate students will be separated from graduate and doctoral students during the Spring 2019 commencement ceremony. The One University Commencement — a ceremony bringing graduates from all eight...

Kent State spends $55,000 on Super Bowl ad

Samantha Farland February 3, 2019

Editor's note: Kent State's new Super Bowl commercial did not air during Sunday's game. Last year's commercial aired one time. Kent State’s new Super Bowl commercial is going to air Sunday, showcasing...

Jake Richardson, the lead marketing manager at Ohio Marijuana Card, poses for a photo at the Cleveland office on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Medical marijuana is finally available in Ohio. What does that mean for Kent State?

Tyler Haughn and Chad Flannery February 3, 2019

Ohio passed its medical marijuana law, House Bill 523, under former Ohio Gov. John Kasich in 2016, but patients were able to get prescriptions filled for the first time on Jan. 16.The law allows patients...

Mark Miller, the pastor of Portage Community Chapel, walks underneath the Haymaker Parkway bridge on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, to drop off supplies to the people living in tent shelters in Kent. 

Hear from the people of Kent as they brave this week’s merciless cold

KentWired Staff January 30, 2019

Mark Miller doesn’t mind the cold.Bundled in his warm coat and boots, he carefully picked his way down an icy slope underneath the Haymaker Parkway bridge Tuesday night. As he lit his way with a flashlight,...

Jan. 25, 2019 - Jaylin Walker shoots over Dontay Caruthers of Buffalo during the Friday game.

Men’s basketball game against WMU rescheduled for Feb. 14

Ian Kreider January 30, 2019

For the second time this week, the Midwest’s inclement weather has impacted the Kent State men's basketball team.The Flashes Thursday night matchup, against Western Michigan has been moved to Feb. 14...

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