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The Student News Site of Kent State University

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The Student News Site of Kent State University

a magazine

photo by kollin battle // model: nick pepper

how has photo editing impacted body image?

Kennedy Coughlin December 18, 2022

The social media highlight reel seems like a trap we got ourselves into and can’t find a way out of. From using lenses and filters that completely change the size of your nose or lips to feeling the...

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garments and drawings by ossie clark and celia bartwell. // photo by abby friedman

visiting prato: europe’s largest textile center

Abby Friedman December 17, 2022

Italy is known for all things fashion, as it is the home of some of the biggest names and fashion houses. When you think of Italy, your mind might go straight to the glamorous side of fashion, but the...

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illustration: lillie leasure

celebrity beauty brands are taking over the beauty industry

kennedy coughlin December 16, 2022

The relationship between celebrity culture and beauty has always been a close one. In recent years, there’s been a boom in the production of celebrity beauty brands, most commonly ranging from makeup...

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photo:allison freidly // stylist: cece kirk // model: erin gaulin

on pointe: december editorial

Cece Kirk December 15, 2022

Historically, ballet has been intertwined with the fashion world both on and off the stage, and this year, there’s been an undeniable surge in the trend. Seen in ribbon details, pastels, tulle skirts,...

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photo: seven shooter on unsplash

the role of books in self-identity and representation

Fernanda Pasetti Bordin December 14, 2022

Harry Potter, Katniss Everdeen, Percy Jackson, Hermione Granger. Almost everyone knows these characters, but only a minority feel represented by them. While they can teach children and adults powerful...

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illustration by stella skinner

four gifts for the fashionable friend this holiday season

Caitlin Hall December 13, 2022

The holidays are in full swing, which means celebrating and gift giving to those you love is on the top of everyone’s minds. You may already have that specific item you’ve been dying to ask for or...

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illustration by katelyn niester

thom browne: behind the designer elected chairman of the cfda

Caroline Hill December 12, 2022

After Tom Ford stepped down from his position as chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, it was announced that on Jan. 1, 2023, Thom Browne will step into the role. Unanimously elected...

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photo by alexis wesie // styled by alexis wesie and victoria mayrose // model: victoria mayrose

how to ethically shop fur and leather goods

Caroline Hill December 8, 2022

With the winter weather approaching, many trends are shifting to warm and luxurious textiles such as leather and furs. From the micro mini UGGs trending everywhere to the longline leather coats that edge...

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art courtesy of reilly tischler

design is more than what meets the eye

Fernanda Pasetti Bordin December 7, 2022

Visual communication is a powerful tool used to persuade others and share a message. Designers use images, text, layout, color and other elements to connect with viewers and influence them to act, whether...

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photo: kollin battle

counter protesting safely: what to do when combating hatred

Isabelle Tooley December 6, 2022

Hate has no place on campus or anywhere in this world. People on all sides of an issue will protest, and the opposition will respond. Whether you join in support of a protest, in opposition or not at all,...

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illustration by marina difranco

is skinny culture coming back?

Liana Boersma December 5, 2022

The 2014 Tumblr Girl seems to be making a comeback. While many millennials who were the main participants of this trend look back and cringe, Gen Z has adopted the style as well as other 2010s aesthetics...

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a magazines style director emma joffrion and photo editor maggie harris pose in front of a mural at 157 lounge. // photo by maddy moten

a mag’s guide to a night out

Emma Joffrion December 4, 2022

As I ready myself in the mirror by lining my lips and adding a bit of sparkle to the finishing touches to my makeup, my accompanying party flits around my room while taking shots, rummaging through clothing...

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