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

Kent Health Department Notice

Centennial Court A begins 19-student quarantine

Jessica Cobb Regionals/Teaching reporter September 29, 2020

It was a hectic first day of quarantine for Nicholas Negron and his roommates in the Centennial Court A dorms. “I just woke up to my roommate saying, ‘we’re done, either shut down here or we’re...

This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S. Virus particles are shown emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. The spikes on the outer edge of the virus particles give coronaviruses their name, which means crown-like.

25 residents in Clark Hall to quarantine until Oct. 7

Gina Butkovich, managing editor Lauren Sasala, editor-in-chief September 25, 2020

Twenty-five residents of Clark Hall are in quarantine after two positive cases of COVID-19 were detected among students living there. The Kent City Health Department told residents they must quarantine...

Life inside Kent State’s quarantine dorms

Nathan MehringReporter September 11, 2020

Quarantine dorm rooms are being used on campus to house students that have either been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or have come to campus from outside of Ohio. For those traveling from other states,...

The women’s basketball team’s first Zoom meeting in April. 

A pandemic offseason: How women’s basketball adjusts to a new normal

Associate head coach Fran Recchia spends much of her time these days at her kitchen table, searching for future Flashes.“[I spend] at least two hours a day,” she said, “watching film or highlights...

Ohio jobless claims spike as coronavirus layoffs spark surge

David A. Lieb Associated Press March 18, 2020

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — In Ohio, more than 48,000 people applied for jobless benefits during the first two days of this week. The tally during the same period the prior week: just 1,825.In neighboring...

EDITORIAL: We’ve got your back, Kent State

Editorial Board March 17, 2020

In a time of crisis, when every news outlet both big and small are reporting around the clock, it can become difficult and overwhelming to not only keep track of all the information, but to make sure it’s...

New club offers opportunities for pre-law students

Taylor Peach Reporter February 14, 2020

Kent State welcomed Phi Alpha Delta to campus in the fall 2019 semester. The academic fraternity is part of an international law fraternity. Introducing the first law fraternity on campus creates new...

CDC confirms 15th case of coronavirus in America

Shelby Reeves Reporter February 13, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] has confirmed the 15th case of coronavirus in the U.S. The patient is in quarantine in Texas after an evacuation of Americans from Wuhan.The coronavirus,...

(From left to right) Lydia Sherman, Kasey Johnson, and Jordan Finley pose with a pot painted by Johnson on Thursday.

New student organization offers safe space for multiracial students

Lindsey Sellman Reporter February 7, 2020

Two or More, a new multiracial student group at Kent State, allows members a place to go where they don’t have to choose between their identities. The organization welcomes Kent State students who are...

Depth, Williams’ late scoring help Kent State secure third MAC win

Ian Kreider January 11, 2020

Senior forward Philip Whittington did not play in Saturday’s game due to the flu. Instead, senior forward Tervell Beck started, playing quality minutes, as the Flashes utilized several new lineups. Their depth...

Activate Search
The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2
quarantine