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Kadin McElwain is an autistic student majoring in communications theory at Kent State. A writer and activist, his capabilities were questioned due to who he was. But thanks to his supportive parents, he proved the naysayers wrong.

How sensitivities and routines affect food preferences when you’re neurodivergent

Kadin McElwain January 14, 2025

One Thursday morning, while I was sitting down with my family for breakfast, a plate of protein pancakes lay before us. I’m not the biggest fan of food like oats, nuts and peanut butter, so I was...

Kent State University's campus is alive with students on a warm day.

A student’s perspective on Autism Awareness Month

MinJee Yoo, Reporter April 21, 2024

April is known as Autism Awareness Month, and for sophomore public relations student Kadin McElwain, it means a little bit more.  McElwain, a student with autism, believes those with autism spectrum...