The Student News Site of Kent State University

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The Student News Site of Kent State University

a magazine

The Student News Site of Kent State University

a magazine

illustration by macie sadler

halloween makeup trends 2021

Taais Ducuruew October 25, 2021

Halloween is only a couple of days away and many are anticipating the night’s festivities. From those who have already ordered or received their costume, to those who just plan on attending parties,...

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photo by alyssa coyle

the rise of the mid-size movement

Madison Letourneau October 18, 2021

As someone who struggles with body image, I’ve never really felt like I belonged in the body positivity movement. Growing up, I rarely saw female bodies that looked like mine being represented in the...

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Illustration is by Marina DiFranco

Boxy Charm vs Ipsy

Noelle Grimm May 5, 2021

For a little over a year, I was subscribed to IPSY. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a monthly makeup subscription service that gives you five trial-size products every month. Every month I received...

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Photography by Tonya Singer, 
Model is Amy Dudek,

What Sunglasses Should You Be Wearing?

Willa Mumme May 2, 2021

As we move towards warmer weather and sunny skies, it’s time to start considering how you’ll protect your eyes. Many of the fashion trends for this upcoming season are influenced by bright colors,...

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art: livia kirasic

how sustainable beauty brands are solving the plastic problem

Noelle Grimm April 19, 2021

If you’re not already aware of it, our world is facing a serious issue that is changing our environment and contaminating our oceans — the overproduction of single-use plastic. Single-use plastic...

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Illustration is by Shelly Dean

Plus Size Fashion: How We Can Do Better

Abby Friedman April 6, 2021

In recent years, there has been a rise in plus-size representation in the fashion industry. As time progresses, more and more body types are put in ads and on the runway, allowing more people to see themselves...

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Illustration is by Amy Dudek

what I keep in my skincare fridge

Taylor Gay March 27, 2021

During quarantine, I did quite a lot of online shopping. One of the many things I discovered was a skincare fridge, and I can’t imagine my life without it now. When it comes to anything that I put on...

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a function of beauty success story: the cure for curly hair

Noelle Grimm March 18, 2021

Within the beauty industry, there is an emerging trend of ultimate personalization — and we’re here for it. Gone are the days of settling for retail brands that don’t deliver on their promises....

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Photography by: Victoria Black, 
Model: Christina Black.

makeup tips

London Green March 17, 2021

Do you ever sit back and examine your makeup after you apply it, thinking that you need a little pop to enhance your look? Well, that’s where I come in. When you do your make up, whether it be casual...

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Photo is by Camryn Calderwood

Camryn Tries Everything: I Used Bar Shampoo and Conditioner… Here’s What I Discovered,

Camryn Calderwood March 3, 2021

I am Medusa. My snakes tangle amongst themselves with malicious intent. They hiss at the products that threaten to lather them. They turn combs — their mortal enemy — to stone. Untamed and independently...

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Brown is the new Black

Brown is the new Black

Olivia Meyer February 25, 2021

The hottest color of 2021 is undoubtedly one of the most underrated colors of all time — brown. Typically outshined by its other dark counterparts, black, navy, and gray, brown has notoriously...

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photo: jacqueline wynman

q&a with Jackie Wynman: student entrepreneur and owner of everlene jewelry

Janelle Sessoms February 17, 2021

The past year has been a very trying time. We are still in a pandemic, college has gone online and it seems like things are never going to get back to normal. However, student entrepreneur, Jackie Wynman,...

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