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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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Elvis Presley: The Musical Savior of Creative Freedom and Self-Expression

Tayte Bryan November 14, 2025

His chiseled features, melancholic eyes, natural charisma and intrinsic talent live on in vinyl shelves, vintage collectibles, bedroom walls, Memphis murals, Vegas tributes and unforgettable ballads...

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Illustrator: Paige Powell

Chloe Malle: Vogue’s New Editor-In-Chief

Sophie Valentine November 13, 2025

Since 1988, Anna Wintour was not just Vogue’s editor-in-chief, but she was Vogue. Her signature bangs, bob and sunglasses, combined with an intense and passionate personality that could intimidate...

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Photos by Morgan Heinrich

So Much for Free Speech: C*nsorship in Am*rica

Mallory Barkley November 10, 2025

Censorship is defined in the Cambridge dictionary as “the action of preventing part or the whole of a book, film, work of art, document or other kind of communication from being seen or made available...

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Photos by Lillian Glaze

Thoughts From a Cafe in Paris: The Importance of Slowing Down

Alex Dmitruk November 5, 2025

The cobbled stones push my feet sideways as I walk along the alleyway in the chest of Paris. My heart and the city’s beat steadily with the slow yet steady pace of foot traffic. I choose a cafe that...

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Photos by Ava Beckman

Defining School Spirit at Kent State

Addy Snider November 4, 2025

School spirit, especially at colleges in America, is a powerful and unifying feeling of belonging. This can be expressed through events, traditions in the community and achievements at the school that...

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Illustrator: Julianna Schuler

It’s a Love Story: Travis Kelce Finally Popped the Question to Taylor Swift

Natalia Aceves October 30, 2025

On August 26, 2025, the internet broke when music icon Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce announced their engagement through a conjoined Instagram post captioned, “Your English teacher and...

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Illustrator: Sydney Stanislawski

A Game in Flames: Is Roblox Still Safe for Kids?

Mallory Barkley October 28, 2025

Roblox is a game that rings different bells for different people. For teens and young adults, it triggers nostalgia and memories of when they were kids. For younger children, it’s a place to connect...

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Illustrator: Julianna Schuler

Man’s Best Friend: Has Sabrina Carpenter Gone Too Far?

Natalia Aceves October 28, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter shocked the world this past summer on June 11 with the announcement of her new album Man's Best Friend. It wasn’t people’s excitement that made the album announcement go viral,...

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It’s the Season of the Witches: The Revitalization of Witches in Pop Culture and Politics

Adriana Gasiewski October 21, 2025

When you think of a witch what comes to mind? Glinda floating down in a bubble ready to help Dorothy down the Yellow Brick Road? The witches from “American Horror Story” Coven, parading the streets...

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Photographer: Alyson Garfield
Model: Mya Spalding

Hobbies Don’t Feel the Same Anymore: If It’s Not Posted, Did it Happen?

Vivienne Place September 24, 2025

When I was younger, hobbies didn’t need proof. I did film photography, played the violin and journaled. I didn’t have to document every second or post an update so people knew I was doing something...

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Photographer: Morgan Heinrich
Stylist: Abby Gano
Model: Emma Cynkar

When Did Models Become Skinny Again?

Mallory Barkley September 23, 2025

Over the past few decades, it seems that wherever you turn, you’re seeing things about losing weight or being skinny. Billboards, advertisements, even supplements in stores promote thinness, but...

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Illustrator: Brooklyn Piros

Woman’s Best Friend: The Divine Femininity of Cats

Olivia Weber September 10, 2025

Ever since I was a little kid, I noticed a peculiar gendering of dogs and cats in just about every single aspect of children’s products. One extremely specific memory I have is my mom, my sister...

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