He, She, They, Xe: Do preferred pronouns matter?
When Merriam-Webster announced it added the non-binary pronoun “they” to the dictionary on Sept. 17, it was met with both considrable praise and backlash. …
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On self and self-love: student poetry submission
The following are poems excerpted from #Kent State junior English major Dorisha Hendrix’s forthcoming book, “Without a Sound,” which will be available on Amazon…
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What’s in a Name? Gender, Shakespeare and an Optometrist Visit
Many consider William Shakespeare to be among the greatest writers to ever live; he certainly had the most nuanced sex jokes. His name is…
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Alternative Facts, 1984 and Transgender Experience
On Sunday, senior adviser to President Trump, Kellyanne Conway, argued with Meet the Press anchor, Chuck Todd about whether demonstrably incorrect statements made by White…
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Chris Hunter’s Journey to Understanding Manhood, Identity and Family
When #Kent State sophomore Chris Hunter isn’t doing math problems or playing video games, he likes to observe other men and how they walk,…
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You Didn’t Have to Cut Me Off (Or Did I?)
Like many of us, my body is my temple. We decorate our altars in all sorts of fashions, hoping that someone will look at us…
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