The Student News Site of Kent State University

a magazine

The Student News Site of Kent State University

a magazine

The Student News Site of Kent State University

a magazine

Photo: Sam Delima // Model: Lary Arcanjo

Vignette: Introducing the NYC Studio’s Official Magazine

Samantha Delima November 12, 2023

Kent State Fashion’s New York City studio is the hub for the New York students. Although it occupies only two floors of a packed Garment District office building, what happens on and off campus is unlike...

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Art: Sydney Stevenson

The Detrimental Effects of the Never-Ending Tik Tok Aesthetics

Isabella Andrews November 9, 2023

When do aesthetics stray into obsession? TikTok fads follow the same pattern as fast fashion–suddenly becoming popular just to end up discarded into the internet oblivion. Clean Girl, Coquette, Y2K,...

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Art: Abby Wilson

A Mag’s Guide to FOMO: New York City Edition

Jolene Giesige October 26, 2023

Living in a city that never sleeps is for some a dream, but also a nightmare. With an endless stream of events happening all over the city, it is hard to make plans without sacrificing an event or two....

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art: katie pham

How Do We Value Happiness in Our Culture?

Bella Kistler September 28, 2023

Every person strives to be happy, or at least work towards the things they think will make them happy, but what truly is the meaning of happiness? How much does Western culture actually value it? In...

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photos courtesy of jessica monahan

My Summer in Tel Aviv

Abby Friedman September 18, 2023

My summer apartment had a stunning view of the Mediterranean. So naturally, I spent most of this summer on the beach. I knew each night spent in Tel Aviv, I was guaranteed a seat in the sand. My growth...

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art by abby wilson

Left on Read: The Gen Z Dating Revolution

Kayla Friedman, Assistant Editor August 29, 2023

Caught in a paradox between romance and lack of commitment, “situationships” are the emotional reckonings of Gen Z dating culture. Stuck in a gray area, we are left confused trying to navigate complicated...

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“Barbie”: More Than A Doll

“Barbie”: More Than A Doll

Finora Reilly, Assistant Editor July 23, 2023

The highly anticipated film “Barbie" was released to theaters on Friday, Jul. 21, 2023. A live-action storyline about the world-famous Barbie doll has been in the works since 2009, which was then taken...

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art by caroline hill

finding home abroad: brazilian student perspectives on living in the u.s.

Luiz Henrique Dal'Berto May 11, 2023

If you have ever been to Kent before winter break is over, you know it feels like a ghost town. Therefore, I invite you to picture this: my Brazilian self, coming from one of the biggest cities in my country,...

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photo by jon tyson on unsplash

finding comfort in nostalgia

Caitlin Hall May 10, 2023

Comfort is the quieting of your mind, even if it's just for a few seconds. Whether it’s snuggling under a blanket at the end of the day or talking to your closest friend, comfort is something you can...

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photo by kollin battle // model: lamionté

lamionté refuses to dim her shine

Janelle Sessoms May 9, 2023

The grind doesn’t stop for La La Render, or should we say, Lamionté. As we met up for this interview over a video call, she let me know she was in the studio rehearsing for a performance as we spoke....

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photo by ally freidly // models: ameena sawan & evan peters

a love letter to all the queer kids out there

Luiz Henrique Dal'Berto May 8, 2023

It's 2008 and The Pussycat Dolls just released the music video for “When I Grow Up” on MTV. In front of the TV, my sister and I dance around the living room in our improvised bed sheet dresses trying...

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art by marina di franco

what is #corecore?

Chloe Ritzic May 8, 2023

You’ve probably heard of the cores. Whether it be cottagecore, angelcore, Barbiecore or balletcore, the -core suffix has come to serve as a means of self-identification. We follow these trends to fit...

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