Fusion Magazine

Fusion is Kent State University's LGBTQ+ magazine. Founded in 2003, Fusion remains the region's only student magazine focusing on LGBTQ+ issues. Through journalism, we promote equality and community in northeast Ohio and beyond.

Creative Writing Corner

I haven’t cried in months

Judas Holdsworth, he/him • September 11, 2025

Poem by Judas Holdsworth.

Podcast

The Fusion Podcast: Season 2 Episode 1

Fusion Pod Team • September 10, 2025

Drew and Malia recap their summers and wake up what’s new on campus this fall. They dish on new movies, songs and all the pop culture moments...

News

Hi Gay! (again)

Fusion Pod Team • September 9, 2025

Playlists

Staff Picks: September 2025

Fusion Staff • September 2, 2025

News

The LGBTQ+ Living Learning Community has closed — now what?

Lauren Cohen, she/her • August 26, 2025

When Kent State sent out its letter titled “Supporting Our Community During Change” on June 2, 150 students found themselves in limbo while preparing for the upcoming school year — the LGBTQ+ Living Learning Community (LLC) had been announced to close.

News

A conversation with Fran Wilson for Akron City Council’s Ward One

Ari Collins, she/they • June 20, 2025

Fran Wilson says that they hate the word “politician,” even though they are one of Akron’s City Council candidates. Wilson, who has now...

Arts + Culture

OMEGA: An Intergalactic Celebration of Identity

Georgie Shinn, she/her • June 10, 2025

Last month, Kent State’s Alpha Psi Omega (APO) chapter hosted their annual drag competition: OMEGA. APO is the National Theatre Honor Society...

Sex + Relationships

Older Queer Couples Share Stories and Offer Advice to the Younger Generation

Cate Katigbak, she/her • May 7, 2025

While queer representation has been growing in the media, queer people in the midwest still struggle to find representation in everyday life,...

Lifestyle

Intergenerational Queer Wisdom

Ivory Herman, any pronouns • May 4, 2025

Being a 20-year-old living in a world where the president wants my partner and me to be dead is scary, but by talking to people within the community...

Podcast

Episode 8: End of an Era: Goodnight Gay

Fusion Magazine • April 30, 2025

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.

Podcast

Episode 7: Sounds and Haptics

Fusion Magazine • April 28, 2025

Hi Gay! This week Drew and Malia talk Coachella and address comments and concerns from listeners. They also found a soundboard.

News

Lesbians and Cats!

Kat Ross, They/Them • April 19, 2025

Hi! My name is Kat and I’m a lesbian. As a lesbian I have noticed a lot of people in the sapphic community love and have cats as pets, I myself...

In The Magazine

Our Story Continues: Spring 2025

Fusion Magazine • April 18, 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!

Podcast

Episode 6: Born Naked. The Rest is Drag.

Fusion Magazine • April 16, 2025

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.

In The Magazine

The Constitution of a Queer Revolution

Ella Reese • April 16, 2025

PHOTOS: Felicity Dicken MODELS: Jacob Mariani, Steph Mossop & Rae Porach STYLISTS: Kai Daniel Capasso & Siobhán Drotleff The...