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What to Watch This Spring
A comprehensive list of all the best ways to celebrate the season Written by Grace Booze Each month in spring has many different...
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The Vindicator
- Apr 22
- 2 min
Interview with Soft Blue Shimmer, Softcult at Mahall’s
Canadian band Softcult brought their “music for mall goths” to Mahall’s in Lakewood, Ohio on Friday, March 10 as a part of their first...
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The Vindicator
- Apr 22
- 5 min
“The Last of Us” is Adaptation at its Finest
I wrote this article so I could convince myself playing the game is actually productive Written by Cara Robbins * This article contains...
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The Vindicator
- Apr 22
- 5 min
Releases Making a Splash in Summer 2023
Find your fix for boredom this summer! Written by Sophie Farrar Summer is the perfect time to find your next favorite thing. From...
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The Vindicator
- Mar 15
- 1 min
Singing Praise for Women
A playlist celebrating Women’s History Month Curated by Abigail Jarvis Here at the Vindi, we love jamming out to artists of all genres...
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The Vindicator
- Mar 15
- 4 min
Up-and-Coming Female Authors
Female authors are taking the literary world by storm in 2023 Written by Emma Smallwood Women have been changing the literary game for...
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The Vindicator
- Mar 15
- 4 min
12 Underrated Female Characters in Television and Film
Giving credit where credit is due Written by Celeste Zirm Some characters are beloved by all. They impact audiences in profound ways that...
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The Vindicator
- Mar 15
- 4 min
The Only Major That Matters
The Pedagogical Potential of Punk Written by Cameron Mays At one point, the barrier of entry for an education in jazz was a $40 used horn...
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The Vindicator
- Mar 9
- 2 min
Skitish Fundraiser - Support Student Filmmakers
A group of budding filmmakers at Cleveland State University are asking for financial contributions to go towards props, costumes,...
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The Vindicator
- Feb 13
- 4 min
Black Authors of Classic Literature
It’s time to put more Black authors in the high school curriculum. Written by: Emma Smallwood When reminiscing on your high school...
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The Vindicator
- Feb 13
- 5 min
Knives, Onions and Everything in Between
Nice guys always kill FIRST Written by Andrea Brazis ***This article contains spoilers for both “Knives Out” and “Glass Onion” *** I’ve...
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The Vindicator
- Feb 13
- 5 min
Donald Glover’s “Atlanta” Wraps on a High
The eclectic, Emmy-winning FX series concludes as confident and unorthodox as ever Written by Jake Mohler In the age of streaming, it has...
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The Vindicator
- Feb 13
- 4 min
Where are the Black Female Avant-Gardes?
Black women remain underrepresented in the art world. Written by Elise Provident Black women have long been the unsung heroes of American...
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The Vindicator
- Dec 29, 2022
- 4 min
House of the Dragon
A Guide to the “Game of Thrones” Prequel for the Casual Fan Written by: Celeste Zirm We’re going back to Westeros! Set 180 years before...
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The Vindicator
- Dec 23, 2022
- 4 min
Xtra! Xtra! Double Feature!
A review of the films “X” and “Pearl” by Ti West Written by: Jake Ryan Warning: This review will contain spoilers for both “X” and...
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The Vindicator
- Dec 22, 2022
- 5 min
Not Everything has to be Groundbreaking
Why does it matter if “Midnights” is mid? Written by: Sophie Farrar Nowadays it seems like people’s standards for art have reached an...
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The Vindicator
- Nov 29, 2022
- 1 min
The Vindi Staff’s Fall 2022 Playlist
The Vindi staff’s fall faves for your listening pleasure. Written and compiled by: Sophie Farrar Happy November! The Vindi staff hopes...
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The Vindicator
- Nov 29, 2022
- 5 min
“Gangubai”: An Ode to Independent Filmmaking
A case study of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s new crime drama Written by: Meher Akshay Bundellu The film begins with “Yeh na thi humari kismat”...
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The Vindicator
- Nov 29, 2022
- 1 min
Artist Spotlight: Tyler Jeffries
Rising designer from Cleveland State’s Graphic Design Program Written by: Katherine Justiniani Artist statement: Between designing...
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The Vindicator
- Oct 5, 2022
- 4 min
The Literary Legacy of Taylor Swift
Universities embrace the pop star as a narrative icon. Written by Elise Provident Taylor Swift is the talk of college campuses across the...
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The Vindicator
- Oct 5, 2022
- 3 min
Sounds of Summer
Want to get to know the new leaders of the Vindi? Read on to hear their favorite albums of the summer, you might just find your next...
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The Vindicator
- Oct 5, 2022
- 5 min
They Just Don’t Make Em’ Like They Used To
An article spotlighting old and new horror movies Written by Andrea Brazis “Movies don’t create psychos. Movies make psychos more...
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The Vindicator
- Oct 5, 2022
- 3 min
Halloween Movies for the Easily Spooked
Love getting into the Halloween spirit with a good movie but not getting scared? Written by Sophie Farrar As the fall time approaches,...
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The Vindicator
- Apr 26, 2022
- 4 min
An Authoritative Ranking of All Star Wars Films
Please don’t @ me (but actually, please do: @ericjamesseitz) Written by Eric Seitz Every giga-franchise has debate among fans about the...
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The Vindicator
- Apr 26, 2022
- 4 min
The Problematic Nature of “Pam and Tommy”
A story retold without the consent of the victim herself. Written by Sheila Kiss The new Hulu series “Pam and Tommy” portrays the roller...
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The Vindicator
- Apr 26, 2022
- 5 min
Euphoria: A Show Full of Drugs, Drama, and Plot Holes
Do you remember these abandoned “Euphoria” plotlines? Written by: Sophie Farrar HBO’s original series “Euphoria” is a wildly popular show...
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The Vindicator
- Mar 16, 2022
- 5 min
This vs. That: Female Representation
Examples of entertainment media that represent women well, and examples of those which don’t. Written by: Eric Seitz Female...
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The Vindicator
- Mar 16, 2022
- 5 min
The Male Gaze in Film
A male-dominated film industry values women in terms of their to-be-looked-at-ness, perpetuating gender inequality and damaging the way...
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The Vindicator
- Mar 16, 2022
- 4 min
The Psychology of Comfort Movies
An explanation to why our brains find particular movies endlessly rewatchable. Written by: Samra Karamustafic Picture this: you’ve just...
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The Vindicator
- Feb 11, 2022
- 4 min
A Voice That Was Locked Away
How singer JoJo went from having her voice suppressed by her record label to winning her first Grammy. Written by: Reem Abumeri Joanna...
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The Vindicator
- Feb 11, 2022
- 5 min
Meet the Problematic Foundation of Film: D.W. Griffith’s “Birth of a Nation”
Is CSU’s School of Film and Media Arts telling a revisionist history of America’s most controversial film? Written by: Cara Robbins Grand...
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The Vindicator
- Feb 11, 2022
- 5 min
Felines on Film
The history of film and video is littered with cats, from the beginning of motion pictures to the first YouTube videos. Written by:...
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The Vindicator
- Dec 13, 2021
- 5 min
Squid Game: The Rise of Foreign Media
An article highlighting a new Netflix show and its effect on the increase of foreign media. Written by: Andrea Brazis A recent Netflix...
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The Vindicator
- Dec 13, 2021
- 5 min
Shows to Binge Over Break
There is nothing better than catching up or rewatching shows in your free time. What better time to do it than winter break? Written by:...
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The Vindicator
- Dec 13, 2021
- 4 min
ABBA “Voyage” Review
A review of the ten songs in the Swedish pop group’s first offering in four decades. Written by: Eric Seitz Spurred by regained pop...
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The Vindicator
- Nov 27, 2021
- 5 min
The Disney+ Effect
Disney+ is creating waves that are rippling across the film industry-- and their effects could be here to last. Written by: Cara Robbins...
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The Vindicator
- Nov 24, 2021
- 5 min
Ranking the Friends Thanksgiving Episodes
Written by: Lauren Koleszar A comprehensive guide to your “Friends”-giving marathon Among the binge-watching, nineties-obsessed...
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The Vindicator
- Oct 13, 2021
- 4 min
Out Reads 2021
Written by: Lynn Nichols Powerful narratives for National Coming Out Day On October 11, LGBTQ+ people and allies will celebrate National...
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The Vindicator
- Oct 13, 2021
- 5 min
Streaming Strategies
Written by: Eric Seitz A look at the place that streaming services hold in society and their financial impact for corporations like...
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The Vindicator
- Apr 17, 2021
- 5 min
A Q+A with Mary Jo Young
Written by Samra Karamustafic The American Idol contestant tells us what it was like to sing in front of three superstars, her yodeling...
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The Vindicator
- Apr 17, 2021
- 4 min
Supporting Theater and the Arts, Virtually
Written by Lynn Nichols Upcoming online events hosted by theaters and stage companies Cleveland is home to a rich culture and a vibrant...
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The Vindicator
- Mar 29, 2021
- 4 min
The Bechdel-Wallace Test in 2021
Written by Lynn Nichols Examining the history and nuances of an iconic pop culture metric Modern film criticism often involves analysis...
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The Vindicator
- Mar 22, 2021
- 5 min
Weird and Wonderful: WandaVision
Written by Eric Seitz The low-down on WandaVision and its implications on the MCU’s brave new world. Warning: Spoilers ahead! A...
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The Vindicator
- Feb 23, 2021
- 5 min
Bridgerton
Written by Samra Karamustafic Forget Us Weekly, Star, and The National Enquirer — the only tabloids that you should be paying attention...
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The Vindicator
- Feb 23, 2021
- 5 min
Why Pixar’s “Soul” is Problematic
Written by Lauren Koleszar Pixar’s newest feature film offers a charming story about purpose, but at times it falls short only because it...
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The Vindicator
- Dec 12, 2020
- 3 min
Your Favorite Holiday Episodes
Written by Joscelyn Ervin Streaming has changed what we watch during the holidays over the years — here are some of the most rewatched...
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The Vindicator
- Dec 12, 2020
- 4 min
Three Months of Free Trials
Written by Eric Seitz We dive deep into the nitty-gritty of what you could do if you were to hop from one streaming service free trial to...
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The Vindicator
- Dec 12, 2020
- 6 min
The Queen’s Gambit Review
Written by Lauren Koleszar Doubtful that a show about people playing chess is as captivating as your friends insist? Our review covers...
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The Vindicator
- Nov 7, 2020
- 3 min
Popular Gaming Apps of Quarantine
Written by Joscelyn Ervin // Illustrated by Asha McClendon Gaming app suggestions to keep you busy in the coming cold months Staying with...
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The Vindicator
- Nov 7, 2020
- 4 min
Cozy Up This Fall
Written by Eric Seitz // Illustrated by Miranda Tulcewicz The best ways to embrace only the coziest of vibes the November With November’s...
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