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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

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

With natural disasters on the rise, environmentalists are searching for cities to serve as a haven in cases of extreme migration due to the climate crisis. Could Cleveland become a climate haven in the near future? Written by Ava Brennan From detrimental hurricanes in the Southeast to raging wildfires in the West, the United States faces a multitude of natural disasters each year, displacing people from their homes and even wiping out communities. Unfortunately, natural disas

As renovations are made to the West Side Market this spring, some businesses struggle to adjust to the changes. Written by Alexander Giampietro As of January 2026, the West Side Market has undergone a renovation to their produce arcade. This marks the beginning of a long line of renovations coming to the long-standing monument that defines Ohio City. The West Side Market first opened in Cleveland in 1912 and has maintained the same building appearance and structure for ove

FORWARD Girls Leadership Academy aims to reimagine what young women can experience in terms of leadership, access and support. Written by Helaina Rucinski Luciana Gilmore, Ph.D., spoke confidently about FORWARD Girls Leadership Academy, as though the school already exists beyond the walls that will eventually house it. It is evident that this is not an idea of hers that is still in its early stages of development, but instead, has been meticulously envisioned for years, down

As artificial intelligence becomes a default study partner on college campuses, students risk trading critical thinking, creativity and journalistic integrity for convenience – and it may be costing us more than we realize. Written by Morgan Alten There was a time when brainstorming meant staring at a blank Google Doc until your brain hurt. When ideas came from half-written notes, messy margins and conversations that spiraled into something unexpected. Now, too often, brainst

Why Tank Girl is the anti-hero we need in 2026. Written by Nicole Wloszek-Therens Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to freak out, to break out, to mutate, in as many ways as possible – in all of the directions that the man would never expect, that the man could never conceive. Be inventive, be creative, improvise, reprise, disguise. Pull the envelope, push the envelope. Dig the tunnel, knock out the guards, get out under the fence. Disperse in hundreds, thousan

Plumbing failures and emergency building issues at The Edge have forced students into new housing or off-campus entirely, leaving many without the support systems they had come to rely on. Written by Kodi Reynolds On-campus housing is a hallmark of the college experience, offering students not just a place to sleep, but a built-in community and a sense of independence. Living among peers encourages connection, collaboration and personal growth during a time when students are

Written by Kenleigh Dior Black In times when words may not be enough, this playlist offers songs that encompass aspects of Black culture, – songs of protest, radical change and identity. I. “NRICH” - Killer Mike This track is an intense confession of the stereotypes placed upon the Black community that undermine the beauty of Blackness. Killer Mike raps that in spite of this reality, Blackness remains rich in successes, accolades and perseverance. He calls out violence wi

Written by Helaina Rucinski Why does Thanksgiving dinner so often turn into a battleground of tension? For many families, the turkey isn’t the only thing getting roasted at Thanksgiving dinner. The holiday meal may seem more like a contest than a celebration with all the political debates, unsolicited life advice, and that one relative who “just wants to talk about the election.” As voices of family members become louder and mashed potatoes grow colder, you might find someone

Written by Helaina Rucinski It starts like any normal day on Cleveland State’s campus. You wake up, head to class, open your laptop and prepare to take notes. But today, something’s different, it’s not just another normal day. Your professor announces changes to the syllabus — fewer open discussions and more restrictions on what can be covered in class. It’s not just a policy change; it’s a sign of a broader shift. In Ohio, this is becoming the new reality. Under Ohio’s Senat

Cleveland seamstress Madilynn Alten expresses her frustration with the gender wage gap in her line of work. Written by Morgan Alten...

KaylaMarieTea's journey on Twitch as a cancer survivor, streamer and community builder. Written by Izzy Aparicio Twitch streaming: A...

The overlooked experience of what it’s like to be the sibling of someone with a disability. Written by Julia Lastic For those who don’t...

Following the light of a bug that became a summertime, childhood wonder. Written by Ava Fuduric It’s a warm summer night in the late...

Recent iPhone releases have been getting boring compared to past years and I wish they would spice things up. Written by Andrew Paduano...

Social media is a tool for connection and communication, but also manipulation and exploitation. Written by Shane Fowler In this day,...

For all the people who are their own valentine. Written by Julia Lastic February is arguably the worst month of the year to be single....