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Rebbecca Maxwell, Cleveland-based influencer and founder of She’s Company, hosts events where the women of Cleveland support each other, expand their circles and party it up! Written by Ava Brennan Rebecca Maxwell is a Cleveland girl through and through. She has an Instagram following of  nearly 35K, and is the owner of She’s Company and Two One Thrift . Growing up in Cleveland Heights, Maxwell always had a passion for capturing memories through taking photos.  “In high scho

As the Cleveland International Film Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary, the documentary “And Again I Dream” preserves Ivy Young’s legacy of activism, identity and art. Written by Isabella Mockbee Art and politics have always been intertwined. Just as democracy makes people’s voices heard, film festivals provide platforms for underrepresented stories to be told. The Cleveland International Film Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this spring, showing a diverse

My personal journey exploring Art Deco and the historical, physical representation of it that I discovered. Written by Andrew Paduano My Discovery Do you ever find yourself admiring something – no,  obsessing over something? Something where you think to yourself, “I need this.   I want that thing to be a central part of my life?” Well that’s what happened to me this year when I discovered something called Art Deco . You see, a little known thing about me is that I’m into horo

The “messy girl” aesthetic was once a reflection of survival rather than style – now it’s been sold out. Written by Nicole Wloszek-Therens In an online culture driven by constant consumption, the internet never stops hunting for its next obsession. Emerging at the top of trend predictions, crawling out of an unmade bed with last night’s lipstick smeared across a pillowcase, is an unexpected contender: the messy girl.  The modern messy girl relies on an intentionally undone en

Cleveland’s do-it-yourself music scene is holding on through care, community and commitment from members who need it most. Written by Nicole Wloszek-Therens Beyond the Ticketmaster fees and overcrowded stadium shows, a more authentic live music scene exists in Cleveland’s underground. Powered by musicians fueled by the love of the game, the do-it-yourself scene demonstrates what’s possible with just a few necessities: an open space, a power source and a few equally enthusiast

It is the 21 st century, and old styles somehow raise new hairs. Written by Kylee Herrick Many passersby carefully tiptoe around the Abstract Expressionist rooms at the Cleveland Museum of Art, opting for a more “pleasant” encounter in the company of Caravaggio and Thomas Eakins. The thick layers of seemingly random dabs of paint question the restrictive definition of art that individuals often align with.  To draw a red line onto a canvas sparks the common argument of “my to

A look inside the life of Cleveland’s beloved golden retriever as he gives his perspective of Cleveland through a dog’s eyes. Written by Aubrey Evans Slider cheers on the Guardians. Moondog dunks on the basketball court. Chomps pumps up the Dawg Pound. Cleveland is home to several well-known sports mascots. But in the heart of downtown Cleveland, there resides a loyal golden retriever who has slowly become the city’s hidden mascot.   Ike, a golden retriever, was adopted at ju

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

As platforms begin to track more data and transparency becomes mandatory, the era of online anonymity is fading and with it comes a cost. Written by Alexander Giampietro If you asked anybody 10 years ago what the social media landscape looked like, you would get an expected answer of platforms like Snapchat and Instagram being a new way to interact with friends online. Facebook for catching up with family, YouTube for watching content of interest and maybe Discord or Reddit f

Written by Mitchell Wood   From 1982 to 2007, Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport was a quiet, private airport designed to cater to Cleveland’s wealthiest businesspeople for 51 weeks out of the year. But for one week during the peak of summer, Burke took the planes off its sun-baked asphalt and transformed the tarmac into a ripping raceway for The Grand Prix of Cleveland. The Grand Prix of Cleveland, an IndyCar race, was one of the city’s premier summer events. Spectators crowd

In a city long dominated by traditional sports culture, The W Sports Bar is creating a space where women’s teams and their fans can feel seen, safe and welcome. Written by Helaina Rucinski On any given night inside The W Sports Bar , the volume is up, jerseys are visible and cheers from fans come without hesitation. The screens aren’t on the expected default of men's games. Instead, WNBA matchups, NWSL games and NCAA women’s tournament showdowns take priority. Strangers cheer

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

Once classmates and childhood friends who lost touch, Cleveland State University students show how college can transform old connections into unbreakable bonds. Written by Sage Colón Zoe Revay wasn’t expecting to recognize anyone when she walked into class during her first semester at Cleveland State University in the fall of 2023. She was still learning the building, navigating the new routines and adjusting to the quiet pressure of starting over. Then she heard a familiar n

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

A gentle, reflective soundtrack for shedding winter heaviness and welcoming longer days. Written by Kodi Reynolds The transition from winter to spring carries a strange emotional weight. Even as the days grow longer, the lingering effects of the cold, grey months don’t disappear overnight. Especially in Cleveland, where winter is notorious for its icy winds and lake effect snow that stay way past their welcome, the seasonal fatigue can feel more heavy.  Scan the QR code below

A thought on the online echo chamber of men who compete to out-bully each other. Written by Kylee Herrick Beauty standards are one of many man-made concerns that have tormented the self-esteem of humanity, with the increasing influence of online spaces further fueling the intensity of bullying and exclusion.  Cisgender men have remained relatively safe from the crushing pressure of weight loss, plastic surgery and fashion advertising that deliberately target female-presenting

As artificial intelligence becomes a default study partner on college campuses, students risk trading critical thinking, creativity and journalistic integrity for convenience – and it may be costing us more than we realize. Written by Morgan Alten There was a time when brainstorming meant staring at a blank Google Doc until your brain hurt. When ideas came from half-written notes, messy margins and conversations that spiraled into something unexpected. Now, too often, brainst

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 thr