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The Student News Site of Kent State University

a magazine

The Student News Site of Kent State University

a magazine

photo by kollin battle // model: lamionté

lamionté refuses to dim her shine

Janelle Sessoms May 9, 2023

The grind doesn’t stop for La La Render, or should we say, Lamionté. As we met up for this interview over a video call, she let me know she was in the studio rehearsing for a performance as we spoke....

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photo by eva rinaldi is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

taylor swift’s the eras tour takes over kent students’ closets 

Chloe Robertson April 30, 2023

Taylor Swift announced The Eras Tour in October 2022 describing it as a journey through the musical eras of her career. Swift’s show is divided into 10 different eras: “Taylor Swift,” “Fearless,”...

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Photo by Jana Beamer

my 11-year-old self is crying over red (taylor’s version)

Catherine Pusateri November 20, 2021

After buying a used “Speak Now” CD from a garage sale in the summer of 2012, my 11-year-old self discovered Taylor Swift just in time to experience the original release of “Red.” Like every middle...

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art: all star picture library

mamma mia! ABBA is back

Kristen Kubek August 30, 2021

Taylor Swift isn’t the only one to tease new music in cryptic messages. Now, Swedish sensation ABBA has caught on to the trend.  The Eurovision contest-winning band, made popular to modern audiences...

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Photo by Valerie Valek

Valerie Valek: local singer on the rise

Kayla Jones February 1, 2021

There is no doubt music is a huge part of our daily lives. However, discovering new music can be a challenge, especially when the artist is just starting their careers. No need to fear, A is here to help...

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art by: paige brown

editor’s playlist: andre claudio

Andre Claudio October 22, 2020

While creating my playlist, I decided to showcase my favorite songs that I have a personal connection to. On a day to day basis, I always listen to at least one of the songs on this playlist. Even though...

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photo by: harry seremetis

editor’s playlist: sarah limas

Sarah Limas October 3, 2020

If you love making playlists for yourself and your friends as much as I do, you can understand how making a playlist that describes yourself can cause a bit of anxiety. You can tell a lot about a...

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art by: drew kazdin

editor’s playlist: raygene english

Raygene English September 19, 2020

While putting together my playlist, I  wanted to share the different songs I would play on repeat when I was younger to the adult that I am now. Every time “Un-thinkable” by Alicia Keys, “We...

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Art by. Sarah M.

Music and fashion intertwined

Sarah McGinnis September 10, 2020

In high school, I felt alienated from the people around me. As a former emo tween, I quickly gravitated toward pop punk music as I got older. I went to my first local punk show at 15 years old, then my...

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photo by: tonya singer

editor’s playlist: quinn mccandless

Quinn McCandless September 5, 2020

These are the songs I have captured throughout college, with memories strongly attached to each whether it be live, alone, or to a certain person. These songs changed me and I hope they hold a grip to...

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photo by: emma lammermeier

editor’s playlist: maria mcginnis

Maria McGinnis August 27, 2020

My music taste is a bit all over the place. From musicals, to pop punk and hip hop, I really leave no stone unturned. This is a compilation of 15 of my favorite songs. These are the songs I probably listen...

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editors playlist: john harris

editor’s playlist: john harris

John Harris February 25, 2020

art: kendra taylor For me, music has always been a pivotal part of my day-to-day experience. Starting your morning with the perfect song can give you the push you need to get through a stressful day....

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