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The delicate balance that a Cleveland State University student dances upon as a learner by day and a musician by night. Written by Kylee Herrick He meets grueling deadlines, types furiously to finish a 10-page paper and still manages to arrive at a gig unscathed – ready to play his heart out for Cool Party, an “indie grungegaze bagel rock” band that represents an unforgiving silliness and childlike excitement. Mario Benjamin, a senior studying popular music, has been a membe

As the spring semester comes to a close, many new students are beginning to start their journey at CSU. With new faces comes new ideas, experiences, and excitement, so I ask the new up and coming students, why CSU? Written by Alexander Giampietro Spring for many means a multitude of things, but to upperclassmen of Cleveland State, we see it as a time to pack up the dorm, crunch a final project that’s been on our mind or even a last hurrah with other classmates. But for incomi

At Cleveland State, a new student group is connecting activism, education, and community action. Written by Sage Colón Where it started The first time Audrey Menner attended a student organizing meeting, they went alone. “I tried to reach out to my friends, but no one else could go,” said Menner, a third-year English major at Cleveland State University. “So I was like, ‘Okay, whatever, I’ll go myself.’” What they found at the Cleveland Liberation Center was more than just a m

My advice for future Cleveland State students and a reflection on my college experience. Written by Andrew Paduano There are times when you want to convey something, but there are just too many things to say. This is one of those times. As I write this, it’s during my last month of classes – the final act. The final grand encore of exams are peaking over the horizon like a gladiator awaiting its worthy opponent. I do not yet have the sacred wisdom a bachelor’s graduate is bes

Through hydroponics, CSU senior engineers are feeding both their education and the campus community. Written by Kirsten Kimbler At Cleveland State, the future of agriculture isn’t happening on a farm — it’s happening in a lab, where crops are being grown without soil and sustainable crop production in an urban environment is being reimagined. At the center of it all are students. Senior engineering students Grace Moon, Jamison Brennan and Connor O’Brien aren’t just studying

In a semester of deadlines and demands, simple rituals of self-compassion can help students feel grounded and grateful. Written by Nicole Wloszek-Therens “I’m beautiful. I’m worthy. I’m loved. I’m cared about.” Kaylonna Robinson starts each day out by repeating these affirmations in her bathroom mirror, glancing at a handwritten list on the glass. The morning mantras are strategically placed so she never forgets her self-pep talk before heading out for her sport entertainmen

An inside look into what summer looks like for Cleveland State student-athletes as they gear up to be in top shape for their upcoming season. Written by Aubrey Evans For most college students, summer break means going home, traveling and catching a break after the school year – but for student-athletes, it means summer training is in full swing. Summer training is off-season conditioning that is designed for student-athletes to stay in shape, build strength and tune up their

How a CSU graphic design student built himself a fashion career in between classes. Written by Nicole Wloszek-Therens Colin Perchinske can still recall the day he came home from high school and stepped through the front door in a pair of Tabi boots – the Maison Margiela-designed shoe with a split in the toe. The style draws controversy; it’s an avant-garde silhouette that is a bit ballet slipper, a bit horse hoof and is completely outside of the box. It’s not necessarily the

A commuter, a returning student and an international graduate student offer a look into their everyday lives at Cleveland State. Written by Helaina Rucinski There’s no single way to “do” college at Cleveland State University. For some students, the day starts before sunrise. For others, it begins closer to noon. Some move constantly, class to work to campus and back again, while others build their routines around structure, stillness or an 8,000-mile distance from home. To un

From backpacking trips through the Smokies to scaling sandstone out West, the CSU Mountaineers are always ready for a new adventure. Written by Ava Brennan If nature is one big playground, then mountains are a jungle gym for experienced rock climbers. One individual may stare at a mountaintop, thinking: I bet that view is beautiful. A seasoned climber would be thinking: how do I get to the top? We don’t need to travel to Appalachia or California to witness individuals climb w

As the Cleveland International Film Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary, the documentary “And Again I Dream” preserves Ivy Young’s legacy of activism, identity and art. Written by Isabella Mockbee Art and politics have always been intertwined. Just as democracy makes people’s voices heard, film festivals provide platforms for underrepresented stories to be told. The Cleveland International Film Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this spring, showing a diverse

My personal journey exploring Art Deco and the historical, physical representation of it that I discovered. Written by Andrew Paduano My Discovery Do you ever find yourself admiring something – no, obsessing over something? Something where you think to yourself, “I need this. I want that thing to be a central part of my life?” Well that’s what happened to me this year when I discovered something called Art Deco . You see, a little known thing about me is that I’m into horo

The “messy girl” aesthetic was once a reflection of survival rather than style – now it’s been sold out. Written by Nicole Wloszek-Therens In an online culture driven by constant consumption, the internet never stops hunting for its next obsession. Emerging at the top of trend predictions, crawling out of an unmade bed with last night’s lipstick smeared across a pillowcase, is an unexpected contender: the messy girl. The modern messy girl relies on an intentionally undone en

Cleveland’s do-it-yourself music scene is holding on through care, community and commitment from members who need it most. Written by Nicole Wloszek-Therens Beyond the Ticketmaster fees and overcrowded stadium shows, a more authentic live music scene exists in Cleveland’s underground. Powered by musicians fueled by the love of the game, the do-it-yourself scene demonstrates what’s possible with just a few necessities: an open space, a power source and a few equally enthusiast

It is the 21 st century, and old styles somehow raise new hairs. Written by Kylee Herrick Many passersby carefully tiptoe around the Abstract Expressionist rooms at the Cleveland Museum of Art, opting for a more “pleasant” encounter in the company of Caravaggio and Thomas Eakins. The thick layers of seemingly random dabs of paint question the restrictive definition of art that individuals often align with. To draw a red line onto a canvas sparks the common argument of “my to

Rebbecca Maxwell, Cleveland-based influencer and founder of She’s Company, hosts events where the women of Cleveland support each other, expand their circles and party it up! Written by Ava Brennan Rebecca Maxwell is a Cleveland girl through and through. She has an Instagram following of nearly 35K, and is the owner of She’s Company and Two One Thrift . Growing up in Cleveland Heights, Maxwell always had a passion for capturing memories through taking photos. “In high scho

A look inside the life of Cleveland’s beloved golden retriever as he gives his perspective of Cleveland through a dog’s eyes. Written by Aubrey Evans Slider cheers on the Guardians. Moondog dunks on the basketball court. Chomps pumps up the Dawg Pound. Cleveland is home to several well-known sports mascots. But in the heart of downtown Cleveland, there resides a loyal golden retriever who has slowly become the city’s hidden mascot. Ike, a golden retriever, was adopted at ju

Felicia Henry, known across Cleveland State as “Ms. Felicia,” has spent eight years welcoming students at the Law Link snack shop with a smile and a “good morning.” Written by Sage Colón Students passing through the law building at Cleveland State University often hear the same greeting as they walk by the snack shop. “Good morning,” Felicia Henry says with a smile. Known to students across campus as “Ms. Felicia,” this familiar face has become a welcoming presence for many s

As platforms begin to track more data and transparency becomes mandatory, the era of online anonymity is fading and with it comes a cost. Written by Alexander Giampietro If you asked anybody 10 years ago what the social media landscape looked like, you would get an expected answer of platforms like Snapchat and Instagram being a new way to interact with friends online. Facebook for catching up with family, YouTube for watching content of interest and maybe Discord or Reddit f

Written by Mitchell Wood From 1982 to 2007, Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport was a quiet, private airport designed to cater to Cleveland’s wealthiest businesspeople for 51 weeks out of the year. But for one week during the peak of summer, Burke took the planes off its sun-baked asphalt and transformed the tarmac into a ripping raceway for The Grand Prix of Cleveland. The Grand Prix of Cleveland, an IndyCar race, was one of the city’s premier summer events. Spectators crowd