Fusion (Kent State University)

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Fusion
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Cover of the Fall 2012 issue
Editor-in-ChiefSelected Each Semester
CategoriesSocial Media
Frequencyproduced by students twice per academic year
Circulation 5,000
Founded2002
Company Kent State University
CountryUnited States
Based in Kent, Ohio
Language English
Website http://ohiofusion.com

Fusion Magazine [1] is an LGBTQ focused student run magazine at Kent State University. It was started in the fall of 2002 by founding editors Mandy Jenkins, [2] Marie Cornuelle, [3] [4] and advisor Kate Common, [5] eventually becoming a permanent part of student media.

Contents

Since then, the magazine has won several awards and continues to expand its audience base. Published twice a year by KSU students, Fusion addresses sexuality issues using in-depth feature articles and photo essays. Past stories tackled political trends, religion and sexuality, domestic partner benefits, LGBT athletes in the NCAA, anti-discrimination policies, parents coming out to spouses and children, gay adoption, AIDS support groups, physical and mental health issues, social change and more.

Its national advertisers have included the popular lesbian magazine, Curve , as well as Pride & Equality Magazine. The magazine received recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists, including First Place for the Best Student Magazine published more than once a year in print and also First Place for Best All-Around Online Student Magazine.

The combined efforts of student media advisor Kate Common [6] and award winning The Burr Magazine' [7] editor-in-chief Mandy Jenkins [8] interviewing Kent State University President Carol Cartwright [9] resulted in Fusion Magazine eventually gaining a permanent office in Kent State University's Student Media and Professional School of Journalism. [10]

The magazine received a $2,000 grant from the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation in December 2006. [11]

Awards

2003

Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards: [12]

2004

Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards: [14]

2006

Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards: [15]

2013

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Magazine Division Awards:

2015

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Magazine Division Awards:

2018

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Magazine Division Awards:

2022

Fusion's staff was recognized in 2022 by the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence (MOE) Awards Region 4 as "Best Student Magazine." [20]

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  10. "About Us". June 29, 2022.
  11. "Grant Recipient Profile: Fusion Magazine". Reaching Out. Gay Community Endowment Fund. Summer 2007. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2009.
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  13. "2003 Mark of Excellence Regional Award Winners" (Press release). Society of Professional Journalists. June 30, 2004. Retrieved September 25, 2009.
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