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my journey to embracing my wavy hair

Kayla Friedman April 11, 2023

For as long as I can remember, I hated my natural hair. Any time I let it air dry, it would look frizzy and have the worst stringy texture. I normally style my hair by blowing it dry or curling it from...

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photos by max loudenslager and abbey monty

identity

Max Loudenslager & Abbey Monty April 11, 2023

A loss of connection to one’s essential nature Distorts the perception of true identity   Self discovery cannot be measured through time  It is a non-linear journey we all inevitably...

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illustration by nadia stewart

newjeans impact: the friendship between the listener and the music 

Amanda Le April 10, 2023

Music has been a good representation of an individual's personality; furthermore, the artist allows the listener to feel comforted and understood in various everyday situations. Needless to say, music...

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art: amy dudek

what’s in our summer 2023 lookbook

Regan Simpson April 10, 2023

Even though spring break just ended, Kent State students are ready for summer. Summer is full of lots of hot looks and vacation outfits. Summer outfits are some of the most fun, allowing for freedom to...

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art: stella skinner

grinding for emotional connection: exploring the nooks and crannies of queer hookup culture

Luiz Henrique Dal’Berto April 8, 2023

Whether you are a part of the LGBTQ+ community or not, you have probably heard of Grindr. If not, I got you! As described on its official page on the Apple app store, Grindr is “the world’s #1 free...

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a dirty chai from simbiosi cafe // photo by mariah alanskas

the nation of espresso shots and frothed milk: where american and italian coffee cultures differ

Mariah Alanskas April 7, 2023

Fast conversation, simplified ingredients and coffee taken like shots fill the cafes or “bars” of Florence. Coffee is not meant to be a sweet treat, but rather a deeply ingrained fragment of Italian...

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photo by antonia digiacomo // model: gwendolyn goebelt

reframing the “crazy cat lady” stereotype

Abby Friedman April 7, 2023

When you hear the phrase “crazy cat lady” I am sure a certain image pops into your head. An older single woman, maybe in a sweater, surrounded by a room full of cats. Yet, the truth is, this “crazy”...

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art: marina difranco

coming to terms with being average

Liana Boersma April 6, 2023

Growing up, many of us were told “you’re special.” While true to an extent, many of us do not excel at any certain thing. So if we’re not special, what are we? Average? Ordinary? Yes. It’s unpleasant...

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art: amy dudek

the devil wears versace

Kailah Cherney April 5, 2023

With the launch of a new personal collection, Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace wanted a female force to be her newest global ambassador. Who is more audacious and iconic than Anne Hathaway...

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photo courtesy of the portage county dog warden

the portage county dog warden might have your new best friend 

Kailah Cherney April 3, 2023

When it comes to finding a dog, there are many routes you can take. While you may choose to shop from a breeder for that pure-bred labradoodle you’ve always wanted, you could also choose to adopt. Some...

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art by marina di franco

keep your boundaries abroad

Marina Di Franco April 2, 2023

Content Warning: This article is a first person perspective surrounding themes of sexual trauma and violence.    Studying abroad is often portrayed in a highlight reel. The study abroad experience...

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illustration by kate porter

build a sustainable wardrobe with whatnot

Chloe Ritzic April 1, 2023

As consumers become more and more environmentally conscious of their fashion purchasing decisions, resale platforms are thinking of new and engaging ways to reach their audience and sell their product....

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