The Student News Site of Kent State University

The Burr Magazine

The Student News Site of Kent State University

The Burr Magazine

The Student News Site of Kent State University

The Burr Magazine

Small Business Central: A Peek into Downtown Kent

Julia Duanetto May 30, 2021

Words by Julia Duanetto and Kaitlyn Finchler Photos by Hayley Vitale and Kaitlyn Finchler In 2020, COVID-19 escalated with alarming speeds, infected masses and halted the economy. Small business...

Should we separate the Art from the Artist?

Should we separate the Art from the Artist?

Julia Duanetto May 29, 2021

Illustration by Elliot Burr My 16-year-old self used to listen to Morrissey and The Smiths on repeat. With all their lyrics memorized, I was obsessed. Effortlessly consuming their art for hours. Daily...

An Open Letter To Every Woman the Media Has Made Me Hate

An Open Letter To Every Woman the Media Has Made Me Hate

Julia Duanetto March 30, 2021

Illustration By Paige Gaskins Dear women in the entertainment industry, It is not your fault, and it has never been. I allowed your portrayal by the exploitative media to  affect how I perceived...

Can Totemism Save The World?

Can Totemism Save The World?

Julia Duanetto March 15, 2021

Illustration by Miranda SepĂșlveda The totemic religion is a blend of diverse concepts and ways of conduct established on a  viewpoint that originates from the environment and is associated with...

Thrift Store Gentrification

Thrift Store Gentrification

Julia Duanetto March 12, 2021

Effects Of The Newfound Popularity Of Buying Second Hand On Low-Income Communities Photos by Emma Fisher and Peiyu Liu It all started with the rivalry of the decade: fast fashion versus slow fashion....

Body Troubles And Solutions? Body Image Issues And The Self Love Journey

Body Troubles And Solutions? Body Image Issues And The Self Love Journey

Julia Duanetto February 26, 2021

Illustration by Abigail Pickens According to the National Eating Disorder Association, body image is how we perceive ourselves, from when we are looking in the mirror to picturing how we look in our...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Burr Magazine

Comments (0)

All The Burr Magazine Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest