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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

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

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

For this independent team of creatives, filmmaking isn’t about rigidity and rules - it’s about finding your people and making something unique together. Written by Nicole Wloszek-Therens Growing up in the 2000s, many of us were surrounded by our favorite films packed in the puffy plastic VHS containers. Watching movies was a tactile experience – lining the tape with the little plastic door and hearing the VCR player’s mechanical hum as the screen flickered to life. A familiar

From formidable footwear of the 16th century to Gucci’s modern gowns, the Cleveland Museum of Art’s new exhibition traces how certain themes in art and fashion perpetuate throughout time. Written by Nicole Wloszek-Therens My platform boots clicked on the smooth marble floor beneath me as I made my way into the Cleveland Museum of Art’s new exhibition, “From Renaissance to Runway: The Enduring Italian Houses.” Wall to wall, the room was full of mannequins dressed in ensembles

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

How music can promote mental health in peak seasonal depression months. Written by Ava Brennan The air grows cold, and daylight grows scarce. Getting out of bed in the morning is often hard enough without the promise of a bone-chilling breeze as you walk down Euclid Avenue. The months of December, January and February are often perceived as peak times for seasonal depression. According to the Cleveland Clinic, "Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression trigger

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 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 Nicole Wloszek-Therens Spotlighting Cleveland State University students who wear their self-expression on their sleeve. Katey DiGiacomo Katey DiGiacomo, a senior public relations major, is one of many college students who has grown into her personal style in the last few years of her life. She describes her current style as “Y2k, grungey, ballerina-core.” Brittany Murphy and Gwen Stefani are two of her biggest fashion icons, but she always adds her own personal tw

Written by Nicole Wloszek-Therens Guice Mann shares the story of his journey as an artist, and his mission to spread positivity through all that he creates. Cleveland’s art culture thrives in the hidden nooks of the city where innovators and creators transform unassuming warehouse spaces into vibrant studios. Artists pour their souls into their work and their creativity spills onto the streets with murals and installations that breathe life into the industrial landscape. In a

Written by Kirsten Kimbler CSU’s Studio: Sillie collective shines a spotlight on student filmmakers with its first short film showcase – with proceeds going to Cleveland’s growing film scene. Cleveland State’s film scene will take center stage on Nov. 30, as Studio: Sillie Showcase – a dynamic collective of CSU students and graduates dedicated to producing original short film content – hosts its first short film showcase. The showcase will feature 10 short films produced by

Written by Ava Brennan A local barista gives insight on the mastery of latte art and her personal experience in winning her first latte art throwdown. Autumn has arrived – the leaves are changing, the air is crisp and the cozy season is officially here. For many of us, it's the moment our coffee orders transition from iced to hot. What’s better than a warm latte on a cool day? One topped with a beautiful design. Rosetta pour | Photo Credit: Joelle Kristoff Latte art is achiev

A look at live music in a movie theater. Written by Jalen Hobson On March 29, there was a screening of 2018’s “Black Panther” at the...

CSU’s School of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance presents their production of the classic Stephen Sondheim show this spring....

The Maltz Museum’s take on “degenerate” art and censorship during Adolf Hitler’s regime. Written by Izzy Aparicio More than 87 years...

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...

Nicole Sumlin offers a fair view of the Black experience. Written by Evan Peters " Having important conversations around these topics can...

What gives horror movies year-round staying power. Written by Jalen Hobson Recently I was watching the Thanksgiving horror film aptly...