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TOO COOL 4 SKOOL

The delicate balance that a Cleveland State University student dances upon as a learner by day and a musician by night. Written by Kylee Herrick He meets grueling deadlines, types furiously to finish a 10-page paper and still manages to arrive at a gig unscathed – ready to play his heart out for Cool Party, an “indie grungegaze bagel rock” band that represents an unforgiving silliness and childlike excitement. Mario Benjamin, a senior studying popular music, has been a membe

Feature

May 46 min read

Ask The Incoming Freshmen: Why CSU?

As the spring semester comes to a close, many new students are beginning to start their journey at CSU. With new faces comes new ideas, experiences, and excitement, so I ask the new up and coming students, why CSU? Written by Alexander Giampietro Spring for many means a multitude of things, but to upperclassmen of Cleveland State, we see it as a time to pack up the dorm, crunch a final project that’s been on our mind or even a last hurrah with other classmates. But for incomi

Social Issues

May 43 min read

A meeting, a movement, a campus

At Cleveland State, a new student group is connecting activism, education, and community action. Written by Sage Colón Where it started The first time Audrey Menner attended a student organizing meeting, they went alone. “I tried to reach out to my friends, but no one else could go,” said Menner, a third-year English major at Cleveland State University. “So I was like, ‘Okay, whatever, I’ll go myself.’” What they found at the Cleveland Liberation Center was more than just a m

Social Issues

May 44 min read

Three Students, Three Days at Cleveland State

A commuter, a returning student and an international graduate student offer a look into their everyday lives at Cleveland State. Written by Helaina Rucinski There’s no single way to “do” college at Cleveland State University. For some students, the day starts before sunrise. For others, it begins closer to noon. Some move constantly, class to work to campus and back again, while others build their routines around structure, stillness or an 8,000-mile distance from home. To un

Arts & Culture

May 46 min read

The Heart Behind the Counter

Felicia Henry, known across Cleveland State as “Ms. Felicia,” has spent eight years welcoming students at the Law Link snack shop with a smile and a “good morning.” Written by Sage Colón Students passing through the law building at Cleveland State University often hear the same greeting as they walk by the snack shop. “Good morning,” Felicia Henry says with a smile. Known to students across campus as “Ms. Felicia,” this familiar face has become a welcoming presence for many s

Feature

Mar 313 min read

Press ‘X’ For Joy

Gaming does not have to be a hobby enjoyed through gritted teeth and rage-quitting, for it can just as easily foster community and comfort in times of conflict. Written by Kylee Herrick There is a strange period of time that occurs during the week for many individuals. The dishes are clean, there are no looming deadlines and the onslaught of emails finally come to a halt. It is a brief moment of silence and a small taste of freedom. In this space, one has the capacity to choo

Arts & Culture

Mar 26 min read

Cleveland State's relocations fracture student housing communities

Plumbing failures and emergency building issues at The Edge have forced students into new housing or off-campus entirely, leaving many without the support systems they had come to rely on. Written by Kodi Reynolds On-campus housing is a hallmark of the college experience, offering students not just a place to sleep, but a built-in community and a sense of independence. Living among peers encourages connection, collaboration and personal growth during a time when students are

Social Issues

Jan 205 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

Fashion & Wellness

Nov 17, 20255 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

Feature

Oct 20, 20256 min read

Undefeated Since 1964

Written by Andrew Paduano A totally real and not fabricated story about the greatest football team of all time and all their accomplishments – The Cleveland State Vikings. The Forbidden History A long time ago, at a college not-so-far-away, an American football team was born. Not any football team; no, this is the best football team to ever exist in the history of humankind. A team that is victorious with every step they take. Since 1964, this unstoppable force has been none

Poetry & Fiction

Oct 20, 20254 min read

It’s the Time of the Season for Radio

Written by Kylee Herrick With the CSU student radio station’s annual Halloween tradition just around the corner, it is time to put the spotlight on the students providing a source of alternative music and entertainment. ***At press time, news broke that WCSB has been taken over by Ideastream. The implications of this transition remain unclear, raising concerns about the future of one of the few truly independent student voices on campus. At press time, there was no confirmati

Arts & Culture

Oct 20, 20255 min read