When I was younger, hobbies didn’t need proof. I did film photography, played the violin and journaled. I didn’t have to document every second or post an update so people knew I was doing something “productive.” I just … did them. Somewhere between childhood and now, hobbies became performances. I don’t think I’m alone...| a magazine
When you hear the word preppy, what images first come to mind? Most likely plaid skirts, Mary Janes, pressed button downs, fitted blazers, headbands and basically any and all items found in the closet of Blair Waldorf or Cher Horowitz, but what if I told you that not everyone envisions preppy through those types...| a magazine
Over the past few decades, it seems that wherever you turn, you’re seeing things about losing weight or being skinny. Billboards, advertisements, even supplements in stores promote thinness, but how did we get to this point? Why has skinny come back around to being the ideal body type in recent society? It wasn’t always...| a magazine
Whether we are aware of it or not, fashion is a form of expression we all partake in every day. Sometimes this form of expression is intentional, like wearing specific garments and makeup to be associated with a specific niche. For example, the dark clothing and makeup of goths or Birkin bags for those wanting...| a magazine
Ever since I was a little kid, I noticed a peculiar gendering of dogs and cats in just about every single aspect of children’s products. One extremely specific memory I have is my mom, my sister and I shopping at our local Gymboree and my eye catching a pair of thick, crochet slipper-socks with a...| a magazine
Cloaked in all black to represent their grief, students congregated on the K and at the Williamson House Wednesday to hold a Senate Bill One protest. In light of SB 1 being enacted at Kent State University for the first semester, the Kent State OSA (Ohio Student Association) hosted and organized the demonstration. Flashes...| a magazine
You sit in the audience of a bustling ballroom. The lights are low; the energy is high. Everything comes to a hush as the first beats of Madonna’s “Express Yourself” are heard echoing off the walls. A performer is revealed in an extravagant, glittering outfit with heels and hair as high as the heavens....| a magazine
As the trees bud and the flowers bloom, people begin to prepare for summer. Whether this be spring cleaning or starting a wellness journey, people focus more on their overall well-being in the spring. To help aid in their journeys, they turn to wellness products and supplements like Bloom or probiotics like Coconut Cult....| a magazine
Growing up, watching “Power Rangers” made me feel like I, too, could be a superhero. The world of the characters felt so intricate, so specific to them and their lives, yet for me, the most memorable part of the series were the costumes. I loved all of the bright colors and the simplicity of the...| a magazine
In a world where technology and social media stretch our attention spans, reading remains a cherished source of comfort and excitement. Whether you’re a dedicated reader or just starting, I believe that exploring multiple genres and alternating between different books is the best way to enhance your reading experience. Sometimes it can be challenging to...| a magazine