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My Blackness is My Protest.
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
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Nov 174 min read


Pass the Turkey, not the Tension
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
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Nov 175 min read


What Ohio’s Senate Bill 1 Means for Students
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
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Oct 204 min read


Underpaid and sewn in
Cleveland seamstress Madilynn Alten expresses her frustration with the gender wage gap in her line of work. Written by Morgan Alten...
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May 53 min read


Community through Twitch
KaylaMarieTea's journey on Twitch as a cancer survivor, streamer and community builder. Written by Izzy Aparicio Twitch streaming: A...
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May 54 min read


The glass child
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...
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May 52 min read


Flicker and flight
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...
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May 53 min read


I want phones to be exciting again
Recent iPhone releases have been getting boring compared to past years and I wish they would spice things up. Written by Andrew Paduano...
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Apr 75 min read


The miseducation of social media
Social media is a tool for connection and communication, but also manipulation and exploitation. Written by Shane Fowler In this day,...
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Apr 72 min read


Dear self, will you be my valentine?
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....
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Mar 33 min read


Love across miles
The bittersweet dilemma of long-distance relationships. Written by Ava Fuduric The month of February ignites flames of warmth, affection...
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Mar 32 min read


Vindi Valentine's Day Playlists
Songs for the lovers and haters in the world. Written by Sophie Farrar There are two types of people in the world: those who love...
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Mar 32 min read


“Fairview:” Meet the director of CSU’s spring play
Nicole Sumlin offers a fair view of the Black experience. Written by Evan Peters " Having important conversations around these topics can...
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Mar 33 min read


Breaking the ice ceiling
How one man changed hockey forever. Written by Miranda Wyse On Jan. 18, 1958, Willie O’Ree, whose grandparents escaped to Canada via the...
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Mar 33 min read


Cupid’s nostalgia
A look back at a Valentine’s Day from simpler times. Written by Faith-Ann G. English As we grow into young adults, and eventually...
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Mar 33 min read


Inauguration of the Cleveland State University Association of Black Journalists
Students advocate for Black journalists’ achievements, establishing a new chapter on campus. Written by Tyisha Blade The launch of the...
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Mar 33 min read


Rooted in care: The Black community’s legacy of self-care and empowerment
How self-care became a powerful tool in the Black community from Madam C.J. Walker to modern-day celebrations of Black history. Written...
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Mar 33 min read


Did enslaved people celebrate Valentine’s Day?
The topic of slave history opens the door for numerous questions about its past. Written by Jordan Shelton The origins of many events in...
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Mar 32 min read


The internship hunt: A rite of passage or a source of panic?
Written by Ava Fuduric You return from an academic break blessed with holiday joy, but now have to trudge through the cold on your way...
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Jan 203 min read


Putting the fun in finance
How Cleveland State can solve its deficit problem. Written by Andrew Delly Disclaimer: These suggestions are purely for comedic...
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Nov 21, 20242 min read
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