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Student habits may allow eating disorders to emerge – KentStater
Student habits may allow eating disorders to emerge – KentStater
U.S. government shuts down – KentStater
U.S. government shuts down – KentStater
The federal government functions based on short term budgets determined by Congress. When a budget cycle is ending, another is proposed. On occasion, if the legislators cannot agree on a...
Kent State’s history appears more important than ever in this political climate – KentStater
Kent State’s history appears more important than ever in this political climate – KentStater
After the 2024 election, the Pew Research Center found that political violence was a top concern among voters, where 66% of voters reporting fears of violence. Now, nearly a year...
Kratom ban on hold, federal regulations may appear – KentStater
Kratom ban on hold, federal regulations may appear – KentStater
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is calling on the Pharmacy Board to declare kratom an illegal drug due to the health risks it poses, but now the substance’s regulation is up in the air. While not producing a traditional “high,” kratom can result in both stimulant and sedative effects that may appeal to young adults, including...
Senate Bill 1 affects fall organizations – KentStater
Senate Bill 1 affects fall organizations – KentStater
Meet the Fall 2025 Fusion Staff
Meet the Fall 2025 Fusion Staff
Charlie Kirk shot and killed following Utah college event – KentStater
Charlie Kirk shot and killed following Utah college event – KentStater
Charlie Kirk pronounced dead at 31 – KentStater
Charlie Kirk pronounced dead at 31 – KentStater
Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative influencer and founder of Turning Point USA, has died after being shot in the neck at an Utah Valley University event. Although word has spread...
Gagger & Dragger - The Fusion Podcast | Season 2 Episode 1
Gagger & Dragger - The Fusion Podcast | Season 2 Episode 1
Labor Day protest highlights civilian distress with Trump’s policies – KentStater
Labor Day protest highlights civilian distress with Trump’s policies – KentStater
Residents and students of Kent, like many in other cities, took to the streets Monday afternoon at the “Workers over Billionaires” protest. The protests were led by the national labor...
Diet Culture in a Digital Age – Multimedia Journalism
Diet Culture in a Digital Age – Multimedia Journalism
Episode 8: End of an Era: Goodnight Gay
Episode 8: End of an Era: Goodnight Gay
Hi Gay! To wrap up this season of the Fusion Podcast, we’re bringing on some special guests! Drew and Malia welcome members of Fusion’s staff — Alex Miller, Sprout Dickerson, Emma Thompson, Ivory Herman and Ari Collins – to the pod to celebrate the spring issue and talk about experiences working with Fusion.
Our Story Continues: Spring 2025
Our Story Continues: Spring 2025
This issue is a celebration of queer resilience and community throughout time. In the face of challenges, we stand together, unwavering. ON STANDS NOW!
OUT NOW: Spring 2025 Print Edition
OUT NOW: Spring 2025 Print Edition
Episode 7: Sounds and Haptics
Episode 7: Sounds and Haptics
Hi Gay! This week Drew and Malia talk Coachella and address comments and concerns from listeners. They also found a soundboard.
Kent State president responds to political artwork controversy
Kent State president responds to political artwork controversy
Episode 6: Born Naked. The Rest is Drag.
Episode 6: Born Naked. The Rest is Drag.
Hi Gay! This week, Drew and Malia discuss spring break adventures and what they’ve missed since their last episode. They dish on Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan and new, strange attacks on the queer population.
Episode 5: Big Freak Data Leak
Episode 5: Big Freak Data Leak
Tim Walz speaks to community at Youngstown People’s Town Hall
Tim Walz speaks to community at Youngstown People’s Town Hall
Over 2,500 people filled Powers Auditorium in Downtown Youngstown Monday night for Minnesota Governor and former vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s People’s Town Hall meeting. Walz said he wanted to meet with communities across the country that felt underrepresented by Congress, and he teamed with Ohio Democrats to do just that. “A foundational piece of...
Episode 4: SB1, What a Drag?
Episode 4: SB1, What a Drag?
Hi Gay! This week, Drew and Malia discuss spring break adventures and what they’ve missed since their last episode. They dish on Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan and new, strange attacks on the queer population.
‘Hands Off!’: Hundreds in downtown Kent protest Trump administration
‘Hands Off!’: Hundreds in downtown Kent protest Trump administration
Episode 3: Nachos and Poppers
Episode 3: Nachos and Poppers
BOK ’25: Best vegan/gluten-free eats
BOK ’25: Best vegan/gluten-free eats
Episode 2: And the Oscar Goes to: FUSION!
Episode 2: And the Oscar Goes to: FUSION!
Queer Politics Catch-Up: Obergefell v. Hodges
Queer Politics Catch-Up: Obergefell v. Hodges
Education advocates lobby at Statehouse for budget and diversity initiatives
Education advocates lobby at Statehouse for budget and diversity initiatives
Episode 1: Divafication
Episode 1: Divafication
Students may face financial frustrations due to bird flu, Trump tariffs
Students may face financial frustrations due to bird flu, Trump tariffs
Trump’s pause on federal assistance comes to a halt. What’s next?
Trump’s pause on federal assistance comes to a halt. What’s next?
Students can reduce their carbon footprint, and it doesn’t have to be expensive
Students can reduce their carbon footprint, and it doesn’t have to be expensive
Kent State’s waiver for drone-flight team to open future research opportunities
Kent State’s waiver for drone-flight team to open future research opportunities
Education as a Political Tool: The Battle for School Curricula
Education as a Political Tool: The Battle for School Curricula
Trump’s order to pause federal financial assistance may impact student grants
Trump’s order to pause federal financial assistance may impact student grants
Opinion: Ohio’s “SAFE” Isn’t Safe
Opinion: Ohio’s “SAFE” Isn’t Safe
Kent State releases updated potential model for Transformation 2028
Kent State releases updated potential model for Transformation 2028
Fusion Magazine
Fusion Magazine
The Burr Magazine
The Burr Magazine
KentWired
KentWired
An Argument for Careers in the Arts - video
An Argument for Careers in the Arts - video
Reclamation - urban art study
Reclamation - urban art study
Fall 2024: The Visibility Issue
Fall 2024: The Visibility Issue
Join the Fusion Team!
Join the Fusion Team!
Post-Election Reflection: No immediate storm, but forecast is unclear
Post-Election Reflection: No immediate storm, but forecast is unclear
Author Carmen Evelyn Nuyda explores fashion’s place in history at Elizabeth Keckley talk
Author Carmen Evelyn Nuyda explores fashion’s place in history at Elizabeth Keckley talk
Local organizations hope to motivate student voters
Local organizations hope to motivate student voters
Kent State students are thinking of these issues as they go to the polls
Kent State students are thinking of these issues as they go to the polls
First-time voters prepare for the election
First-time voters prepare for the election
Citizens not politicians: What is Issue 1?
Citizens not politicians: What is Issue 1?
PHOTO STORY: KSU College Democrats host second ever Drag Out the Vote drag show, featuring regional talents
PHOTO STORY: KSU College Democrats host second ever Drag Out the Vote drag show, featuring regional talents
Photo Feature: Kent Wired on Drag Out the Vote
Photo Feature: Kent Wired on Drag Out the Vote
PHOTO STORY: Sex week drag show hosts talents from Kent, Columbus and your TV
PHOTO STORY: Sex week drag show hosts talents from Kent, Columbus and your TV
Students honor lives lost since Oct. 7, 2023, at candlelight vigil
Students honor lives lost since Oct. 7, 2023, at candlelight vigil
PHOTO STORY: Kent’s true colors beam bright at spirited Rainbow Weekend
PHOTO STORY: Kent’s true colors beam bright at spirited Rainbow Weekend
The Vice Presidential debate was respectful and civil. Was it successful?
The Vice Presidential debate was respectful and civil. Was it successful?
One year later, the Israel-Hamas war continues
One year later, the Israel-Hamas war continues
FUSION Staff Picks: October 2024
FUSION Staff Picks: October 2024
Substantial divide on LGBTQ+ issues this election may make it more important for voters
Substantial divide on LGBTQ+ issues this election may make it more important for voters
Fall guide to NEO activities
Fall guide to NEO activities
Kent State remembers Sept. 11 attacks
Kent State remembers Sept. 11 attacks
Experts warn misinformation may increase the need for media literacy this election season
Experts warn misinformation may increase the need for media literacy this election season
The True Facts of The Presidential Debate Exist in The Context
The True Facts of The Presidential Debate Exist in The Context
Let's be blunt: Weed is still prohibited on campus
Let's be blunt: Weed is still prohibited on campus
FUSION Staff Picks: September 2024
FUSION Staff Picks: September 2024
Photo Gallery: YAAW 2024, 30th anniversary
Photo Gallery: YAAW 2024, 30th anniversary
Photo Gallery: AnnArbor Pride - 2024
Photo Gallery: AnnArbor Pride - 2024
Photo Gallery: 2023-2024 Sports
Photo Gallery: 2023-2024 Sports
Photo Gallery: 2023-2024 Portraits
Photo Gallery: 2023-2024 Portraits
Photo Gallery: YAAW Alumni Exhibition - 2023
Photo Gallery: YAAW Alumni Exhibition - 2023
POD: just letting you know...
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POD: just letting you know...
eSomethin.com
eSomethin.com
OP-ED: Drag is not a Crime
OP-ED: Drag is not a Crime
OP-ED: Ohio HB322 and HB327
OP-ED: Ohio HB322 and HB327
OP-ED: Ohio HB616
OP-ED: Ohio HB616
OP-ED: Ohio HB99
OP-ED: Ohio HB99
OP-ED: The Willow Project
OP-ED: The Willow Project
Commodes for a Cause, 2022
Commodes for a Cause, 2022
Commodes for a Cause, 2021
Commodes for a Cause, 2021
YAAW30 Fundraiser
YAAW30 Fundraiser
Review: "Our Synonyms: An Epic" by Yena Sharma Purmasir
Review: "Our Synonyms: An Epic" by Yena Sharma Purmasir
Review: Kwame Sound Daniels in "Light Spun"
Review: Kwame Sound Daniels in "Light Spun"
Review: "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
Review: "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
Script: Dinner Party with the Past
Script: Dinner Party with the Past
Editorial: Censorship Sucks
Editorial: Censorship Sucks
Review: Brandi Spering's "This I Can Tell You"
Review: Brandi Spering's "This I Can Tell You"
Editorial: Top Tier Thrift Tips
Editorial: Top Tier Thrift Tips
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