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Cleveland’s Burning River Roller Derby Heats Up

A look inside Burning River Roller Derby, a skater-run, inclusive Cleveland league that blends fast-paced competition with community, teamwork and passion. Written by Helaina Rucinski At the sound of the whistle, the skaters take off, and the rattling of wheels intensifies as they make their way around the track. The jammer darts for an opening that vanishes nearly as quickly as it appears, blockers close gaps and skaters scramble to make a move. As the action unfolds on the

Feature

Jan 207 min read

Walking in a winter wonderland

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

Arts & Culture

Jan 205 min read

‘Music’s Highest Honor:’ Who’s Next?

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

Arts & Culture

Jan 206 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

Arts & Culture

Jan 203 min read

Cleveland’s Not-So-Super Hero

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

Arts & Culture

Nov 17, 20256 min read

Grateful Cle

Written by Sage Colón Top 10 reasons to be Grateful for Cleveland. Grateful Cle November is best known for full plates and family gatherings, but it’s also a time to pause and appreciate what we have – if you’re from Cleveland, Ohio, there’s plenty to be grateful for. Sure, the city has been unfairly dubbed the “Mistake on the Lake,” but those who live here know better. From its stunning lakefront views to its passionate people, Cleveland has a charm that outsiders often over

Nov 17, 20254 min read

The Cleveland Menace

Written by Sage Colón Inside the rise of one of Cleveland’s biggest sports meme pages. The Turning Point As Aidan Crowley looked around at the crowd outside the Browns stadium on Feb. 3, 2025, he realized the potential he held in his hands. No more than three hours earlier, he had been sitting with his friends when news broke that Myles Garrett – one of the Cleveland Browns’ most beloved players – was requesting a trade. That morning, Crowley rushed to make an Instagram post

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Oct 20, 20256 min read

Cleveland’s Haunted Castle

Written by Nicole Wloszek-Therens A look into the legend and lore entwined in one of Cleveland’s most infamous homes. Next time you find yourself in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland, keep an eye out for the towering stone house on Franklin Boulevard. Its roof juts out among the treetops, which seem planted to shield it from the questioning stares of passersby. The iron fence has a heavy lock and chain that reinforce the theory. Don’t look for too long, though – you mig

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Oct 20, 20257 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

Social Issues

Oct 20, 20254 min read