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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
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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
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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
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May 44 min read


The College Maxing Guide – My Parting Advice
My advice for future Cleveland State students and a reflection on my college experience. Written by Andrew Paduano There are times when you want to convey something, but there are just too many things to say. This is one of those times. As I write this, it’s during my last month of classes – the final act. The final grand encore of exams are peaking over the horizon like a gladiator awaiting its worthy opponent. I do not yet have the sacred wisdom a bachelor’s graduate is bes
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May 45 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
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Oct 20, 20255 min read


Hurry up and wait
A behind the scenes look at moviemaking. Written by Jake Ryan There’s a common debate among college students about what the easiest...
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Apr 7, 20253 min read


Women take charge at CSU
Meet the strong women who are in charge of university clubs in male-dominated fields. Written by Evan Peters Peeking through...
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Apr 7, 20254 min read


Double majors
How a mother and son duo inspire lifelong learning in each other. Written by Casey Couch "I really think we should encourage people, who...
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Apr 7, 20254 min read


Inauguration of the Cleveland State University Association of Black Journalists
Students advocate for Black journalists’ achievements, establishing a new chapter on campus. Written by Tyisha Blade The launch of the...
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Mar 3, 20253 min read


Greek life: A misunderstood culture
Highlighting the fraternity and sorority life community at CSU. Written by Faith-Ann G. English "They think of seas of blonde hair and...
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Jan 20, 20253 min read
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