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KentWired

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

‘Red Cup Day’ protest will be the largest strike in Starbucks history

Chris Isidore and Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN November 16, 2023

CNN -- Thousands of Starbucks workers at hundreds of stores will be on strike, as they protest the lack of their first contract despite a nearly two-years long organizing drive at the coffee...

Starbucks welcomes back fall drinks, along with crazy crowds.

Take it or leave it: Starbucks brings back seasonal menu on campus for fall

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter September 6, 2023

A long line of eager students trailed out the door for the return of Starbucks’ fall menu featuring the drinks of the upcoming fall season.   On campus, coffee cravers can find two separate Starbucks...

OPINION: Starbucks has the best water

OPINION: Starbucks has the best water

Dylan Walker, Opinion Writer March 1, 2023

When you think of Starbucks I’m sure you think of coffee. Rightfully so. Starbucks is one of the easiest ways to obtain a quick latte before work or on a long trip. As a Starbucks lover and someone...

Student workers work at the Starbucks located in Kent State Universitys Library. Feb. 26, 2022.

Worker shortage hampers dining hall hours, efficiency

Ty Kohler, Reporter February 25, 2022

Kent State is about 150-200 students short of its hiring goal for dining services, causing its hours to be shorter than expected. “There is an ongoing effort to try and hire more people,” said Gary...

A rendering of Crawford Hall, what will be the new building for the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, formerly known as the College of Business Administration. The Kent State Board of Trustees voted to approve the renaming of the college and construction of the new building at its meeting on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.

Board of Trustees discusses potential partnership with local restaurateur, approves donor name spaces for Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Kent State’s Board of Trustees authorized the senior vice president for finance and administration to lease the property located at 430-436 E. Main St, formerly known as the “cottage Starbucks”...

Crawford Building

Crawford Building

Courtesy of Kent State University October 22, 2021

A rendering of Crawford Hall, what will be the new building for the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, formerly known as the College of Business Administration. The Kent State...

Burnham joined a group chat named “Kent Dining Woes” where students discussed the state of the dining halls and made the Change.org petition.

Students create petition demanding reimbursement for meal plans

Megan Becker Assigning Editor September 17, 2021

Some Kent State students created a petition on Change.org that encourages the university to refund student meal plans due to “the recent decline in food quality, availability, and inclusivity.”The...

A sign posted inside of the Starbucks located on the corner of East Main Street and South Lincoln Street thanks Kent patrons for the incredible memories. The local Starbucks closed on July 26, 2021.

Kent State community saddened by closure of local Starbucks

Rachel Gross Reporter July 28, 2021

The Kent Starbucks café closed its doors Monday after almost 20 years in business.“Actually the worst thing to ever happen,” Gab Pedroza wrote in a Tweet. “This Starbucks literally got me through...

The Cottage Starbucks is located at the corner of East Main Street and South Lincoln Street. The location was closed July 26, 2021.

Kent State’s “Cottage Starbucks” to close by end of July

Rachel Gross Reporter July 19, 2021

The Starbucks located at the corner of East Main Street and South Lincoln Street will be closing its doors by the end of July.Affectionately called the “Cottage Starbucks” by students, this unusual...

Starbucks on East Main Street Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017.

Barista jobs offer college students long-term skills, free coffee

Emily Mays Reporter May 10, 2021

As students seek out jobs for the summer or even coming semesters, baristas are continuing to grow in demand and coffee shops in the Kent area often employ college students. Coffee is the second largest...

The Honors College at Kent State is the Stopher and Johnson Honors Complex, also known as StoJo.

Living in the Honors College during COVID-19

Morgan Cummings Reporter April 30, 2021

Kent State provides unique living experiences for students through the Living-Learning Communities (LLCs), including the Honors College. Just like the rest of the dorms, COVID-19 has impacted students’...

Isaac Halaszi, sophomore double major in peace and conflict studies and Spanish. Courtesy of Isaac Halaszi.

The isolation experience: Kent State students reflect on quarantine

Morgan McGrath Feature writer October 26, 2020

“I forgot people existed.”Isaac Halaszi, a sophomore at Kent State, spent two weeks indoors with no face-to-face contact with others (besides random hallway happenings) and no physical connection with...

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