CULTURE – Page 2 – A Magazine

The Reality of Relationships

by Haylee Holt - March 9, 2017 486

Those who have lived through previous generations know that despite all of our efforts, or lack thereof, the reality of relationships has drastically changed. Some may say this change is for the better, whereas others argue it caused issues within society’s ability to problem solve. Instead of solving differences face to

Kent State Body Acceptance Movement

by Allison Sarachene - March 9, 2017 479

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so they say. When it comes to the media, the stigma for women to be tall and thin continues to be not only a social issue, but a mental issue as well. Models like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid walk the

H&M Proposed to Be 100 Percent Sustainable

by Brittney Allard - March 8, 2017 415

Swedish clothing brand H&M proposed to be 100 percent sustainable by 2020, but what does 100 percent sustainability in the fashion industry mean? According to an article published for The Business of Fashion, “second to oil, fashion and textiles is the most polluting industry in the world. Every stage in a

Hip Hop and the False Personification of Women

by Amber Joglar - March 1, 2017 409

Music is a timeless way to connect people and cultures. There are endless types of genres that inspire new trends, lingo and ways to act. As music continues to evolve, so does society. Hip Hop and rap is a genre that over time has sparked controversy and debate over where

The College Kid’s Guide to Laundry

by Julie Riedel - February 28, 2017 326

As our closets get empty, our hampers get full. We all have to do laundry, yet so many of us put this simple chore off until the last possible second. Is it the act of carrying dirty clothes to the laundry room, or putting clean clothes away that makes laundry

How to Throw an Award Winning Party

by Haylee Holt - February 24, 2017 753

It’s that time of the year again when we enjoy what some would call the most entertaining of all awards shows: the Oscars. What better way to celebrate than hosting a watch party with girlfriends? And sorry, but most of us are dying to snack on some fancy food, sip

Make America Think Again

by Amber Joglar - February 22, 2017 551

There is much debate over whether or not protesting has any real effect on social change. Can you blame anyone? Walking for miles with picket signs and yelling until your lungs grow raspy does not seem like the most efficient way to get a point across. Plus, there are sometimes

ALLELES Design Studio Brings It’s Story to Kent

by Akii Butler - February 20, 2017February 20, 2017 485

The creators of the ALLELES Design Studio told students “You are not designing for your peers; you are designing for your client,” during the Alleles reception and lecture. On Feb. 17, 2017, McCauley Wanner and Ryan Palibroda, co-creators of the Alleles Design Studio, spoke at Kent State University. The event was

(dis)ABLED Beauty Speakers

by Akii Butler - February 15, 2017February 18, 2017 511

Dr. Tameka Ellington and Dr. Stacey Lim, the creators of the (dis)ABLED Beauty exhibition at Kent State, have a message when it comes to their work. Since their exhibition of (dis)ABLED Beauty opened on July 29, 2016, Dr. Ellington, a fashion design professor at Kent State, and Dr. Lim, an audiology

Kent State: Sweet Tooth for Sugar Daddies

by Rachel Thompson - February 15, 2017February 15, 2017 451

College can be extremely stressful for a student, from the rigid class work and prolonged study hours to balancing a social and professional life, one can agree that the four-year process of receiving a degree is challenging. Arguably, the most stressful demand of college can be the financial needs involved. As