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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

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

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

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

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

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

A gentle, reflective soundtrack for shedding winter heaviness and welcoming longer days. Written by Kodi Reynolds The transition from winter to spring carries a strange emotional weight. Even as the days grow longer, the lingering effects of the cold, grey months don’t disappear overnight. Especially in Cleveland, where winter is notorious for its icy winds and lake effect snow that stay way past their welcome, the seasonal fatigue can feel more heavy. Scan the QR code below

Cleveland State University students hit the streets each year to experience Cleveland’s electrifying St. Patty’s Day parade. Written by Ava Brennan St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated since 1601 – the first celebration being in the Spanish colony of Augustine, Florida. To some Christians, it’s a day to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, who is known for having converted the pagan country to Christianity. To the general public, it is a day to celebrate Irish heritage thr

Gaming does not have to be a hobby enjoyed through gritted teeth and rage-quitting, for it can just as easily foster community and comfort in times of conflict. Written by Kylee Herrick There is a strange period of time that occurs during the week for many individuals. The dishes are clean, there are no looming deadlines and the onslaught of emails finally come to a halt. It is a brief moment of silence and a small taste of freedom. In this space, one has the capacity to choo

From twinkling lights to ice skating and holiday markets, downtown Cleveland comes alive in the wintertime. Written by Sage Colón Winter in Cleveland doesn't have to mean hibernating and hiding from the cold – it can mean bundling up and heading downtown. From twinkling light displays along the lakefront to ice skating under the glow of Public Square, the city turns into its own snow globe once the temperatures drop. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a festive date nig

It is anyone’s guess who will be a part of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, but certain artists lie in the hot seat – or have for a long, long time. Written by Kylee Herrick Within the glass pyramid that hovers over Cleveland’s downtown region, resides an ecosystem of musical history and relics of legendary artists. To be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a privilege only bestowed upon those considered to have left a monumental effect on the music indu

The transition to the slow, cold winter is a feeling many Clevelanders dread – but for Cleveland BMX and mountain biking, the season is just starting to warm up. Written by Alexander Giampietro On a quiet fall afternoon in 2020, a young man lingered at the counter of Eddie’s Bike Shop, eyeing a BMX bike he swore would be a birthday gift to himself. He didn’t know it then, but that impulse – just a kid wanting a new bike – was about to steer him straight into a growing undergr

Wondering if your love letters got lost in the mail? Listen to this playlist instead. Written by Nicole Wloszek-Therens Link to the playlist here ! This Valentine’s Day, forget calling up your favorite ex or hoping for roses on your doorstep. Instead, check out these songs that explore love’s imperfect reality rather than its shiny, polished surface. “Do You Really Like Me” - Junior Varsity This introspective track asks the question, “Do you really like me?,” while simultane

As music lovers reluctantly part with their streaming service subscriptions, it is crucial to provide alternatives that allow people to sustainably keep up with their favorite musicians and albums. Written by Kylee Herrick Amidst controversies surrounding the music streaming service, Spotify, individuals are coming to a stark realization that they may be paying too much for too little. Artists are pulling their content off of the platform, and users crave the means to escape.

Cleveland’s take on artisan style cheese. Written by Aubrey Evans National Cheese Lover Day The holiday season isn’t over just yet. National Cheese Lover Day is coming up on January 20th and for cheese lovers, this is a big deal. Though it may sound cheesy, the holiday celebrates all of the melting flavors. Fine artisan cheese is the center of family traditions, holidays and childhood memories. Cheesy Family Traditions Elyse Broderick, a senior student-athlete at Cleveland St

Written by Quinn Hochstetler With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s time to brace yourself for your conspiracy theorist family members. Let’s talk about government coverups, cryptids, and the ultimate question: “what makes conspiracy theories so appealing?” I’m going to go out on a limb and say that most people have that one eccentric family member. Whoever it is in your family, they likely believe in some wacky stuff. Maybe they only come around during the holidays, or ma

Written by Kylee Herrick An analysis of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s recent exhibition about wine’s role in mythology and history. Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grape juice. In many forms of media, it is associated with middle aged mothers and pretentious art fanatics. To an ancient Greek or medieval Catholic, wine was a sacred rite. It was dangerous, fantastical and deeply rooted in their connection to religion and spirituality. Wine was the truth potion

Written by Alexander Giampietro Modern horror movies have the effect of inflicting fear upon the audience that strikes them to the core. Through a psychological lens, this phenomenon is deeply rooted in the core of how we think. During a showing of a horror film, a door appears on the screen as the camera pans in on the main character approaching it. Carl Sandburg, an American poet, once wrote that “an open door says ‘come in,’ a closed one says ‘who are you?’” The audience

Written by Kylee Herrick Cleveland’s history with the cranky file clerk who called the city home and subsequently transformed the comic narrative. “Harvey Pekar? That doesn’t sound like a superhero to me.” (“American Splendor,” 2003) This past summer, Cleveland celebrated as James Gunn’s film, “Superman,” hit theaters and plastered the city on television screens and IMAX theaters. The so-called “Mistake by the Lake” was finally able to bring its superhero back home and see hi