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Using a variety of passwords is one way to help increase the security of personal accounts.

Tips for protecting digital identity

Jenna Langan December 2, 2018

Tom Mahon, the manager of training and outreach for Kent State Information Services, taught a workshop titled “Protecting Your Digital Identity” on Nov. 28.Even though it’s easy and convenient to...

Betsy Garwood, a brand representative for skincare and makeup company Glossier and a senior visual communication design major, poses for a photo in Florence, Italy, on May 31, 2018. Glossier posted Garwood's photo because she was wearing "Last Slick," its mascara. 

Campus Reppin’: A dive into the ins, outs of online brand promotion — the popular college gig

Gershon Harrell December 2, 2018

Before a dinner outing with her friends, Betsy Garwood adds on the final product of her go-to makeup look. She squeezes a small tube of Glossier’s “Cloud Paint” onto her finger and dabs it on her...

Examples of photos from Collective’s upcoming look-book.

A new look on campus

Madison Brattoli December 2, 2018

Creative minds on campus are coming together and creating the new organization known as KSU Collective, a media-based organization.Collective has an interest in bringing together creative individuals on...

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Alexandra Sobczak December 2, 2018

Graduate student Chandler Brutscher poses next to her piece “Moon Banner.” Her work centers around turning textured materials into two-dimensional work.“I’m often starting with a physical object...

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Alexandra Sobczak December 2, 2018

During her first year at Kent State, graduate student Erica Hoosic has “become increasingly interested in adding narrative to (her) pieces,” her artist statement said. She considers “what certain...

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Alexandra Sobczak December 2, 2018

Graduate student Patrick Bell centers his work around “the icon of the home.” His pieces often include elements of clay and a household material, such as a wooden cabinet, a metal doorknob or a suitcase.Related...

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Alexandra Sobczak December 2, 2018

Graduate student Jen Jones poses with some of her sculpture artwork. She draws her inspiration from feminist studies.“I try to mimic the history of what women or housewives would have done in their home,”...

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Alexandra Sobczak December 2, 2018

Graduate student Jake Baker poses in front of his piece, “Short Conversations With Long Worms,” which is based on his time in the military. Baker served for 10 years in the Army, and he said each of...

Joanna Wilson models the dress that Kent State student Alyssa Hertz created out of Netflix envelopes. 

Kent fashion design student continues work with unconventional materials

Ashley Johnson December 2, 2018

Kent State student Alyssa Hertz is no stranger to the media. Her styrofoam wedding dress made headlines last year when she was only 18. Hertz is back in the headlines with a dress she co-designed with...

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Alexandra Sobczak December 2, 2018

First-year graduate student Meagan Smith poses in front of two pieces of her textile work, “Untitled.” Smith said she draws inspiration from her time as a competitive swimmer.“A pool has a lot of...

First-year graduate student Meagan Smith poses in front of two pieces of her textile work, “Untitled.” Smith said she draws inspiration from her time as a competitive swimmer.“A pool has a lot of verticality and linear elements and repetition on the bottom (with) the tiles,” Smith said. “And I think that’s a strong influence for my work, body memory and linear stretching of the body. I’m looking at a lot of order and systems that connect to the body.” 

Grad Studio Crawl draws crowd in celebration of students’ modern art

Alexandra Sobczak December 2, 2018

The School of Art’s Grad Studio Crawl, a celebration of the end of the semester, took viewers on a tour of the Center for the Visual Arts Friday.Students, professors and community members participated...

New Kent State Florence program to welcome international students

Madison Patterson December 2, 2018

Kent State Florence will begin offering a session specifically designed for international students for summer 2019.The month-long session offers 10 classes, including Italian Mafia: History and Stereotypes...

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