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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

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

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

Cleveland State University students hit the streets each year to experience Cleveland’s electrifying St. Patty’s Day parade. Written by Ava Brennan St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated since 1601– the first celebration being in the Spanish colony of Augustine, Florida. To some Christians, it’s a day to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, who is known for having converted the pagan country to Christianity. To the general public, it is a day to celebrate Irish heritage thro

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

How FAN EXPO Cleveland took over the city. Written by Izzy Aparicio Cleveland, usually the city of devoted sports fans, is used to having...

A look at the production of “King James.” Written by Jalen Hobson LeBron James is someone that needs no introduction in our society. The...

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

A behind the scenes look at moviemaking. Written by Jake Ryan There’s a common debate among college students about what the easiest...

The legacy of Dorothy Fuldheim in Cleveland media. Written by Sage Colón In a time when the airwaves were dominated by male voices,...