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Fashion’s Full Circle
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
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Jan 206 min read


Playlist for the Pathetically Passionate
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
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Jan 204 min read


Music and the Mind
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
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Jan 205 min read


National Cheese Lover’s Day Brings the Flavor
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
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Jan 203 min read


Party Like It’s 1599
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
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Nov 17, 20254 min read


Campus Couture
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
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Nov 17, 20255 min read


Vibe Boost
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
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Nov 17, 20257 min read


Lights, Camera, Cleveland!
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
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Nov 17, 20255 min read


The Art of Latte Art
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
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Oct 20, 20253 min read


A cinematic symphony
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...
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May 5, 20252 min read


Into the Woods
CSU’s School of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance presents their production of the classic Stephen Sondheim show this spring....
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May 5, 20253 min read


“Degenerate” no more: The art Hitler feared
The Maltz Museum’s take on “degenerate” art and censorship during Adolf Hitler’s regime. Written by Izzy Aparicio More than 87 years...
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Apr 7, 20252 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 3, 20252 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 3, 20253 min read


The thrill of thrillers
What gives horror movies year-round staying power. Written by Jalen Hobson Recently I was watching the Thanksgiving horror film aptly...
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Jan 20, 20253 min read


A year of (bad) reviews
A slow year for media. Written by Jake Ryan (The content of this article is purely subjective. If you really enjoyed something that I...
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Jan 20, 20252 min read


Current Cleveland State Musicians
Interviews with three CSU students highlighting their bands and musical careers. Written by Kirsten Kimbler “There are a lot of great...
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Jan 20, 20254 min read


A Karamu Christmas
Karamu House’s classic Langston Hughes Christmas show. Written by Lauren Schwan The East Side of Cleveland is home to the oldest Black...
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Nov 21, 20242 min read


The Vindi wrapped
The Vindicator staff shares their top artists of 2024. Written by Kirsten Kimbler At the end of every year, Spotify releases their...
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Nov 21, 20243 min read


Cleveland Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”
See the iconic ballet at Playhouse Square this holiday season. Written by Evan Peters The stage lights come on, the curtains come up and...
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Nov 21, 20244 min read
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