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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

art: marina difranco

sustainability isn’t a trend, it’s a way of life

Aysha Durrani November 7, 2022

This is your sign to stop buying from Shein and start supporting small businesses and sustainable brands. Fast fashion has been leading the world into a deep, deep hole. The impact it has made in the last...

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photo: allison freidly // stylist:cecelia kirk // model:ariane robinson

growing up: november editorial

Cece Kirk November 5, 2022

The concept of “growing up” is an area of uncharted territory. It is a period of our lives meant for exploration, experimentation, and identifying who we are… But where did this period start, and...

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photo courtesy of hannah schneider // model: hannah schneider

meet hannah schneider, a plus-size creator advocating for body positivity

Fernanda Pasetti Bordin November 4, 2022

In a world where plus-size women are still disregarded and underappreciated by the media on a regular basis, influencers who preach self-love for all body types are necessary. Although plus-sized women ...

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illustration by abby wilson

the stylist behind harry styles’ iconic looks

Aysha Durrani November 3, 2022

Harry Styles has been serving iconic looks since the dawn of his fabulous One Direction days (Remember those curly locks and skinny scarves?). Although, it was not until the talented Harry Lambert came...

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illustration by stella skinner

why bts fulfilling their military duty solidifies their success

Caitlin Hall November 2, 2022

BTS announced last week that they will be fulfilling their mandatory military enlistment in the South Korean military. This is of course shocking to their fans, because of BTS' decision to enlist at the...

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illustration by marina difranco

american living in florence: interview with professor patricia kinsella

Abby Friedman November 1, 2022

When studying abroad there are so many different aspects to look forward to during your time away. From the food to the culture, travel and fashion, there are various amazing opportunities to indulge in...

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photos: antonia digiacomo // models: lilith koci and maize connolly

the legend of the pumpkin people

Antonia DiGiacomo October 31, 2022

It has long since been assumed that the Pumpkin People were nothing but a myth. There was no physical evidence of their existence, much like Bigfoot or Nessie. Their appearances have only been recorded...

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an installation at the joods museum that showcases jewish families living in amsterdam post-war in the 1990s to the 2000s. // photo by abby friedman

exploring my heritage in the jewish quarters of amsterdam

Abby Friedman October 30, 2022

Religion was always a topic that seemed very complex to me growing up. My parents were from different religions; my mom was Catholic, and my dad was Jewish. I was always confused about what to tell people....

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coco montrese, a contestant on rupauls drag race season five and rupauls drag race all stars season two, headlined kent states annual sex week drag show on wednesday. // photo by alyssa coyle

coco montrese steals the show at sex week drag show

Samantha DeLima October 29, 2022

Fresh off the plane from performing at “A Whole Brunch of Queens” in Las Vegas, Coco Montrese made it just in time for Kent State’s annual Sex Week drag show. Sex Week takes place each year during...

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photo by allison freidly // model: erin gaulin

why do men still rule the fashion industry?

Caroline Hill October 28, 2022

Possibly the biggest false stereotype of the fashion industry is that “it's a woman's world.” Contrary to common belief, the fashion industry is not run by a bunch of Coco Chanels, it's more like a...

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nereida perez at age 18, taken right before her move to the u.s. // photo courtesy of nereida perez

my grandmother’s lifetime of fashion

Samantha DeLima October 27, 2022

In 1960, my grandmother Nereida Perez made the courageous decision to say goodbye to her life in Puerto Rico. She purchased a one-way ticket to New Jersey in hopes of changing her life for the better and...

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art: ceci foley

five fashion tiktok creators to follow right now

London Green October 26, 2022

TikTok attracted many of its users around 2019, growing the platform from 291.4 million users to 655.9 million, and the platform has only continued to grow. TikTok is available in over 150 countries and...

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