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The Student News Site of Kent State University

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The Student News Site of Kent State University

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Dreams Photo Story

Emma Lammermeier December 4, 2020

Dreams, Kent, Ohio. This photo story was inspired by Fleetwood Mac's influence on 70's modern-day fashion. These photos of Kate Crake tell a story of a mysterious girl loitering in a field. Kate's red...

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photo: noelle grimm

What’s in my Makeup? The Truth Behind the Beauty Brands we Love

Noelle Grimm December 2, 2020

Have you ever been so bored in the shower that you read the back of a shampoo bottle? On the few occasions I’ve done this, I would start to read the ingredients and then stop after the first line. I...

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Illustration is by Maryrose Ceccarelli

SavagexFenty Show Vol. 2: proof that even top brands has its flaws

Janelle Sessoms November 17, 2020

When you think of the SavagexFenty brand, you think fierce, inclusive, and sexy. As expected, the SavagexFenty Show Vol. 2 did not disappoint. Only Rihanna could produce an hour-long spectacle celebrating...

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Photos by Greta Bell

Pink tax

Paige Elberg November 9, 2020

Are you a woman? Do you purchase feminine hygiene products? Women’s clothing? Women’s toiletries? If you answered “yes” to even one of the above questions, you’re subject to paying “the pink...

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Illustration By Drexton Trantina

Kent State Fashion Club Emerges into the Spotlight

Andre Claudio November 6, 2020

With all the different club opportunities offered on Kent State’s campus, it’s sometimes easy for newer ones to get lost in the crowd. Drexton Trantina, president of Drawn to Style, is hoping the...

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Illustration is by Livia Kirasic

maskne: preventing breakouts in a pandemic

Catherine Pusateri October 28, 2020

The must-have accessory this season isn’t a stylish ankle boot or a leather purse — it’s a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mandated and approved face mask. Since everyone is [hopefully]...

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Illustration is by Marisa DeRoma

25-year-old teenagers: casting older actors in young roles hurts body images

Catherine Pusateri October 27, 2020

As an impressionable middle schooler in 2012, I was captivated by television shows about the drama and intrigue of high school. “Gossip Girl,” “Pretty Little Liars,” “The Vampire Diaries”...

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Photography by Tonya Singer

Where to find fall’s top 5 trends at these black-owned businesses

Paige Elberg October 26, 2020

It’s that time of year again! Leaves are falling, pumpkin spice is back on the menus, sleeves are getting longer and you’re returning to school. Whether online or in person, you may be wondering what...

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Illustration is by Camryn Calderwood

Asymmetry in Fashion

Camryn Calderwood October 22, 2020

The beauty of a butterfly is not dependent on the bright colors from which nature’s paintbrush splatters its wings. Nor is the beauty of a butterfly solely reliant on the graceful movements which together...

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Illustration is by Marina Difranco

Paris Hilton: an influencer’s impact on society

Sarah McGinnis October 18, 2020

She was the original influencer: a socialite, model, actress and businesswoman all in one. A paparazzi darling, reality show star and a staple of Page Six. It seems like the entire world knows her, yet...

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Illustration is by Drew Kazdin

Top Trends from New York Fashion Week Spring 2021

Janelle Sessoms October 17, 2020

Even though we are all facing the challenges COVID-19 has brought, the show must go on and for the New York Fashion Week this past week, the show certainly did.  NYFW ran from Sunday, Sept. 13...

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Photos by Catey Sedor

IPSY reveal

Noelle Grimm October 15, 2020

My September glam bag from IPSY was one of my best yet, which made me very pleased since September is my birthday month. Who doesn’t want a killer makeup look on your birthday? If you aren’t familiar...

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