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Fusion Magazine

Fusion Magazine

LGBTQ+ Issues / Photospreads / Lifestyle

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.



Fusion: This Body is Mine
In The Magazine
Fusion: This Body is Mine
Fusion Staff May 14, 2026
This issue is a celebration of queer resilience and community throughout time. In the face of challenges, we stand together, unwavering. ON STANDS NOW!
We're Hiring!
Featured
We’re Hiring!
Fusion Staff April 15, 2026

ASK US YOUR SEX Q'S!
News
ASK US YOUR SEX Q’S!
April 9, 2026

We've set up an anonymous question line so you can ask every question you need to feel comfortable and confident. We'll do your research for...

BOK: Best Queer-Owned Shop
Best of Kent
BOK: Best Queer-Owned Shop
Emilia Jacobson, Staff Writer • April 7, 2026

First Place: Sun in Leo  Founded by Kent State alum Justine Gallo, Sun in Leo is a gender-neutral circular fashion and accessory shop located...

BOK: Best Drag King
Best of Kent
BOK: Best Drag King
Judas Holdsworth, Staff Writer • April 7, 2026

First Place: AndroNTT AndroNTT takes first place and is officially named Kent’s Best Drag King. He says he is honored his community...

BOK: Best Drag Queen
Best of Kent
BOK: Best Drag Queen
Emilia Jacobson, Staff Writer • April 7, 2026

First Place: Jade X Getting to be well recognized within the drag scene and building up confidence and courage is not something that happens...

BOK: Best Drag Show
Best of Kent
BOK: Best Drag Show
Ari Collins (she/they), Editor-in-Chief • April 7, 2026

First Place: Mx. Zephyr Mx. Zephyr, hosted by Jade X, is officially named Kent's Best Drag Show.  Mx. Zephyr is a series of drag shows...

BOK: Best Queer Athlete
Best of Kent
BOK: Best Queer Athlete
Ari Collins (she/they), Editor-in-Chief • April 7, 2026

First Place: Mary Dolensky, Women's Rugby Mary Dolensky is a senior nutrition major and a second-year player on the Kent State Women’s Rugby...

Moonlight Retrospective
News
Moonlight Retrospective
Sydney Stevenson and Daniel Schultz (he/him) March 15, 2026

For decades in the film industry, Black cinema and queer cinema have seemed to have one thing in common despite the two genres rarely intersecting....

Why does lesbian television keep getting canceled?
Opinion
Why does lesbian television keep getting canceled?
Mags Granger (they/them) March 6, 2026

Gay television has had win after win in the past several years with shows like "Heated Rivalry" and "Heartstopper" making their rounds on the...

Vote now for Fusion's Best of Kent
The Queer Reviews
Vote now for Fusion’s Best of Kent
Fusion Staff March 5, 2026

Now that voting is live for The Kent Stater's annual Best of Kent, Fusion wants to enter the ring. In a Best of Kent collaboration between Kent...

The Pronoun Debate Is International
News
The Pronoun Debate Is International
Aimee Flores, any pronouns • February 20, 2026

Despite the fact that Hispanic and Latino people account for about 20% of the United States population, the conversation about gender-inclusive...