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Written by Alexander Giampietro Modern horror movies have the effect of inflicting fear upon the audience that strikes them to the core. Through a psychological lens, this phenomenon is deeply rooted in the core of how we think. During a showing of a horror film, a door appears on the screen as the camera pans in on the main character approaching it. Carl Sandburg, an American poet, once wrote that “an open door says ‘come in,’ a closed one says ‘who are you?’”  The audience

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 Ava Brennan How to tackle extravagant holiday meals while nurturing the body. Delicious recipes at bottom of this post! Two of the biggest feasting holidays are right around the corner. Some may spend this time preparing, walking extra steps to balance out incoming calories, while others accept the not-so-good feelings that come with the “feel-good” foods. In a large family like mine, creating extravagant holiday meals is no small feat. The responsibility of planni

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

Written by Kenleigh Dior Black In times when words may not be enough, this playlist offers songs that encompass aspects of Black culture, –  songs of protest, radical change and identity. I.   “NRICH” - Killer Mike  This track is an intense confession of the stereotypes placed upon the Black community that undermine the beauty of Blackness. Killer Mike raps that in spite of this reality, Blackness remains rich in successes, accolades and perseverance. He calls out violence wi

Social media is a tool for connection and communication, but also manipulation and exploitation. Written by Shane Fowler In this day,...

Give women their accomplishments back. Written by Alyssa Maree In the eyes of history, too many women’s accomplishments have been...

The evolving practice of Lent in the digital era. Written by Casey Couch The modern world is fast-paced. Internet memes and the latest...

The evolution of “fast fashion” and its impacts. Written by Kirsten Kimbler Social media and the internet play a pivotal role in society...

This is for the Black girls who refuse to be boxed in. Your Blackness isn’t something to prove or perform, it just is, in all its depth...

A slow year for media. Written by   Jake Ryan (The content of this article is purely subjective. If you really enjoyed something that I...

We need to curb high schoolers' stress before they enter the world of college. Written by Emma Smallwood If you’re not too far removed...

Exploring society’s infatuation with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s relationship. Written by Sophie Farrar Only one woman has the power...

Recognizing a community tradition of activists and organizations Written by Benvolio Nichols October marks LGBT History Month. Celebrated...

A view into some of the many spring traditions from around the world and how they share a theme of rebirth, revival and new beginnings....

How Ohio is quickly becoming the Florida of the Midwest Written by Michael Eadie While Ohio may have a reputation for being inexpensive,...

A story of education equity through the lens of time. Written by Halle Elder Women’s place in education, especially higher education, has...

Inside the billionaire plot to overthrow public education Written by Riley Roliff With hundreds of thousands of lives uprooted, more than...

Celebrating the year of the rabbit Written by Andrea Brazis The New Year’s just begun, but instead of watching a shiny disco-type ball...

Seven Black leaders elected to political firsts in 2022 Written by Ben Nichols The November 2022 midterm races saw dozens of candidates...