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

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solo travel diaries: my time in munich

Finora Reilly May 6, 2023

I’ve only ever seen Germany while alone, and Berlin was the reason I chose to see Munich for Thanksgiving break. Thanksgiving and spring break are the two biggest opportunities for students studying...

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photo: thomas gruber

fashion week as a ksu student: a mag’s guide to working fashion week

Finora Reilly May 5, 2023

As a Kent State fashion major you are required to study abroad, but not every program features the opportunity to work fashion week. Whether you do it directly through the school or through an internship,...

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illustration: amy dudek

finding authenticity in fashion

Abby Friedman May 5, 2023

Entering the world of fashion can feel very intimidating and almost cutthroat. The industry is often portrayed as rooms full of snotty people who get paid to judge others, so it is understandable that...

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illustration: grace carmen

three knitwear designers you’ve never heard of

Chloe Ritzic May 2, 2023

Currently, knitwear is running rampant in the fashion industry. Whether it be crochet or knit, loopy, meshy, chunky, textured or simply avant-garde, knitwear garments have been in since fall 2022. Showcased...

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art by stella skinner

‘down to earth’: the power of sustainable living

Gabby Adkins April 27, 2023

Sustainability is the hottest topic in the fashion industry. Discussions surrounding sustainability usually involve talk of fast fashion, textile waste and the true cost of manufacturing clothing. It is...

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illustration: amy dudek

welcome to the barbieverse

Caitlin Hall April 25, 2023

From growing up playing with Barbie dolls to getting that Barbie Dreamhouse you’ve always wanted, many of us have left those childhood memories behind, but there’s now a chance to experience that imaginary,...

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photo: alicia lewins

solo travel diaries: the queen is dead and i’m in london

Finora Reilly April 24, 2023

Studying in Geneva, Switzerland, Kent State sociology and environmental sciences dual major Alicia Lewins made a trip to the British Isles on her own.    There were two main reasons that drove...

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solo travel diaries: salzburg

Finora Reilly April 22, 2023

We’ve all heard about Salzburg, Austria: home to “The Sound of Music” and rolling hills for miles. Senior communications studies major Emma Lammermeier, found herself staying there for 24 hours during...

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the influence of de-influencing: because capitalism just isn’t trendy anymore

Mariah Alanskas April 20, 2023

Every year there seems to be a new “trend” consuming social media platforms and their top content creators. Recently, popular creators have begun to trade in their “influencer” title to instead...

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illustration: caroline hill

are we giving up on love ?

Clemence Pasteur April 19, 2023

It can be tough to be both a strong woman and a woman in love. Thus, I’ve opted to be a strong single woman enamored with love.   Love is hard work, and it can be time consuming for someone in...

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art: ceci foley

is lemon8 the new tiktok?

Fernanda Pasetti Bordin April 19, 2023

Unless you live under a rock, you know about TikTok. The app has more than 1 billion users and is the most downloaded app of all time. The video-sharing platform is famous for its choreographed dances,...

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the resurgence of physical media in the digital age

the resurgence of physical media in the digital age

Finora Reilly April 18, 2023

Tangible media was once the only way to consume art that was at our disposal. Before touchscreens, streaming services and smartphones, we had CDs, VHS tapes and digital cameras in our lives. With the introduction...

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