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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

Justine Gallo, a 2022 alumna of Kent State University and owner of Sun in Leo, pets Jasper, a special-needs cat from the Just Cats NEO at the Kent Kitty Weekend on Nov. 11, 2023.

Local organization aims to give cats forever homes

MinJee Yoo, Reporter November 12, 2023

Cat lovers scurried into downtown Kent to connect and raise money for their furry friends at Kent Kitty Weekend Saturday.  Tree City Cats, a non-profit organization that houses stray cats from around...

Flash, the beloved Kent State mascot, takes the drumsticks and shows off his rock skills before The Pit Crews set at Flash Activities Boards Battle of the Bands event on Nov. 4, 2023.

Bands compete for top-spot at FAB’s ‘Battle of the Bands’

MinJee Yoo, Reporter November 5, 2023

Student-bands rocked out to display their talents in hopes of winning the top-prize at the Flash Activities Board’s “Battle of the Bands” Saturday night. Clara Hubbard, a senior and the director...

Marianne Prévôt and fellow researchers with their completed safety device.

Professor leads research on safety sensor for first responders

MinJee Yoo, Reporter October 31, 2023

A device as small as a chip may one day save the lives of those who are first responders.  Marianne Prévôt, an assistant professor in chemistry and biochemistry, led research on the safety sensor,...

Portage County constituents vote on replacement levy for mental health resources in November election

MinJee Yoo, Reporter October 24, 2023

On Nov. 7, Portage County voters will vote on Issue 30, a replacement tax levy allocated towards funding mental health and recovery facilities across the county.  With Issue 30, residents in Portage...

Kent Interhall Council kicks off Sex Week with ‘Sex Week Ho Down’

MinJee Yoo, Reporter October 23, 2023

Kent Interhall Council hosted the “Sex Week Ho Down” in the Student Center Ballroom, putting a western-theme to sex related topics Monday evening.  Nearly 100 attendees participated among a wide-range...

Research from Slupek and Knauss translated into numerical visuals. (Courtesy of Zackery Knauss)

Doctoral student’s three minute presentation on addressing drug addiction wins her first place

MinJee Yoo, Reporter October 16, 2023

On Oct. 3, Mandalynn “Mandy” Slupek watched fellow competitors stand at the podium in front of a curious crowd at the KIVA Auditorium on-campus.  Slupek and fellow researchers attended the competition...

The construction site for the new Crawford Hall business building on Oct. 9, 2023.

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship sees enrollment increase as construction continues on Crawford Hall

MinJee Yoo, Reporter October 10, 2023

The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship reported record-breaking enrollment rates, as construction on Crawford Hall remains on-track.  The college currently has 600 graduate...

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