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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 by: Melina Tripoli

“Barbie” Snub: Not a Feminist Issue

Rafaela Nesello Rotava February 12, 2024

The 2024 Oscars nominations caused an unexpected reaction from internet users, especially when it came to the Best Actress category. The audience quickly realized that Margot Robbie, who played the plastic...

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Art by: Nica-Emmanuel Delgado

Can We Both Be Neutral and Loving About Our Bodies in This Digital Age?

Caitlyn Soya February 12, 2024

In an age where social media promotes too many beauty standards for us to keep up with, it can take a lot to improve our self-esteem. Recent terms like “legging legs” have given people more reason...

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art by: Sophia Loparo

The Eccentric, Evolutionary Costumes of Bella Baxter in ‘Poor Things’

Nolan Ruth February 11, 2024

In “Poor Things”, Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos chronicles the Frankenstein-esque odyssey of Bella Baxter through her gained enlightenment and liberation reflected by way of her costuming.    Starring...

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Art by: Natalie Waggoner

Stop Pretending You’re Poor; It’s Not Relatable

Luiz Henrique Dal'Berto February 5, 2024

From the dawn of capitalism, there has always been a clear line separating the rich from the poor, serving as a reminder of the differences between classes. One has access to healthcare, education, comfort,...

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Photo Credits: Sam Delima and Kayla Friedman

Pitti Filati: Discovering Italy’s Most Influential Textile Trade Show

Sam Delima February 1, 2024

While Kent State’s fashion students are hard at work in Ohio, 4,000 miles away at the KSU Florence campus, students took a glimpse into the world of knitwear and yarn. This week, the program’s “Study...

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Unsplash, Photographer: Bruno Araujo

The Evolution of Aubrey Graham

Abby Friedman February 1, 2024

This Canadian rapper has released eight studio albums, three compilation albums, one collaborative album, four extended plays and seven mixtapes. His first album was released in June of 2010, and he has...

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Art by: Natalie Waggoner

Congolese Fashion: Uplifting a Country in Need of Salvation

Sam Delima January 29, 2024

In a world dominated by polarization, we all still ask ourselves the same question every morning– what am I going to wear today? Even those who do not realize it, contribute to the fashion industry,...

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Courtesy of Unsplash, photographed by Yousef Espanioly

Silenced Suffering: Unveiling Male Sexual Assault

Luiz Henrique Dal’Berto January 3, 2024

In a world that expects men to present as invulnerable and above emotions, our society fails to perceive the cracks in this “impenetrable” man-shell that hides a terrifying and often silenced reality—male...

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Art by: Abby Wilson

The Hunger Games: A Fashion Utopia

Chloe Robertson January 3, 2024

“The Hunger Games” is known for its dystopian storyline and illustrations of complex relationships with oppression and torment. The Capitol’s luxurious fashion juxtaposes with the districts’ rags,...

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Courtesy of Unsplash
Photographed by Gwendal Cottin

Hair Colors Through The Seasons

Josie Burkhart January 3, 2024

Mushroom brown, natural reds, bronde. We all know about fashion changing throughout the seasons, and so are hair color trends. With fall just passing and winter beginning, the weather is changing, and...

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Art by: Andy Hackett

The One Where We Learn To Say Goodbye

Hannah Planey January 3, 2024

Growing up in a family of six in the early 2000s, one of the only things that truly brought us all together was our love of television, specifically, our love of sitcoms. One of my earliest memories growing...

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Photographer: Mukuko Studio

Copenhagen Street Style: Winter Edition

Bella Kistler January 3, 2024

Walking through the streets of Copenhagen presents a style uniquely its own. The Scandinavian influence is hard at work, and it’s no secret that the capital of Denmark is a leader in the fashion world....

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