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Healing like a hero
CSU student Josie Wilka tells her experience of being in the upcoming “Superman” movie and being diagnosed with moyamoya disease within...
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May 54 min read


Geek out, Cleveland!
How FAN EXPO Cleveland took over the city. Written by Izzy Aparicio Cleveland, usually the city of devoted sports fans, is used to having...
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May 53 min read


Fencing for glory
Putting CSU’s fencers in the limelight. Written by Sage Colón Maia Taylor-Casamayor huddled around her teammates in a tight circle, the...
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May 53 min read


Sheffield Village boy, 9, falls 80 feet off a cliff
The true story of my father’s near fatal fall. Written by Morgan Alten “The only way anyone knew I fell off the cliff was because I made...
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May 53 min read


Identity death
Reflecting on Black History Month in the current political and cultural landscape. Written by Derek M. Williams It started 99 years ago...
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Apr 73 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 73 min read


Women's History Month 2025 playlist
A playlist with all songs about empowering women. Written by Julia Lastic For those who don’t know, March is Women’s History Month! What...
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Apr 72 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 74 min read


From me to you
Leaving messages for women who inspire us. Written by Faith-Ann G. English “Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another....
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Apr 75 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 74 min read


Breaking barriers
The legacy of Dorothy Fuldheim in Cleveland media. Written by Sage Colón In a time when the airwaves were dominated by male voices,...
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Apr 73 min read


Blades of glory
The rise of the Professional Women's Hockey League and how they are changing the game. Written by Miranda Wyse In August 2023, the world...
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Apr 73 min read


Part of history
Give women their accomplishments back. Written by Alyssa Maree In the eyes of history, too many women’s accomplishments have been...
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Apr 73 min read


Two Cleveland State University students nominated at The Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame Induction and Award Ceremony
The inaugural induction and ceremony honored myself and Hannah Gates with nominations. Written by Tyisha Blade " Being a Black woman and...
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Apr 74 min read


Fear in the flames
A personal story from the LA fires. Written by Jake Ryan “In my direct area, there is little change, but for the areas like the Palisades...
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Mar 33 min read


Diary of a Black girl
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...
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Mar 36 min read


Studying abroad at Cleveland State
Two students’ exciting experiences abroad. Written by Christina Ibos "Definitely do it! Living in a foreign country isn’t always easy,...
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Jan 204 min read


A monster start to the season
Cleveland Monsters rise after a slippery start, but challenges remain on the ice. Written by Miranda Wyse "Despite all that, the team...
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Jan 203 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 203 min read


International student holdovers at CSU
The experience of international students who will be on campus for the holidays. Written by Aaron Inskeep Last November, I decided to...
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Nov 21, 20242 min read


(Not) home for the holidays
Why some out-of-state students don’t go home. Written by Izzy Aparicio For many college students, the holiday season means a return...
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Nov 21, 20242 min read


The House from A Christmas Story: It’s more than a leg lamp
Showcasing the iconic movie home from the classic Christmas movie. Written by Aaron Inskeep “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.” As winter...
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Nov 21, 20242 min read


Holiday debates
The passion behind seasonal traditions. Written by Ava Fuduric The holidays are on the way and people all over the world are gearing up...
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Nov 21, 20244 min read


Behind-the-screams
CSU student works as haunt actor and gives insight about professionally scaring. Written by Kirsten Kimbler For five days a week, Dylan...
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Oct 20, 20243 min read


Guarding Garfield’s legacy
How the historical site is being preserved for future generations. Written by Casey Couch Excited chatter fills the air on a summer’s day...
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Oct 20, 20244 min read


An a-maze-ing time with corn
A look at the fall corn tourism in the Northeast Ohio. Written by Aaron Inskeep It’s corn! Corn not only fuels the economy in Ohio, but...
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Oct 20, 20243 min read


SPRING into Summer Playlist
Songs to seamlessly carry you from this season into the next. Written by Sophie Farrar Find The Vindicator on Spotify @vindi_csu or...
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Apr 22, 20241 min read


AI needs to be regulated, period.
AI is new and exciting tech, but it has the potential to do serious damage without proper safeguards in place. Written by Kasey Sheridan...
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Apr 22, 20248 min read
“Ancestra” and how it helped me find my voice
A show about women and women’s rights, “Ancestra” gives a voice to historical women. Written by Kasey Sheridan I’ve been a student at...
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Apr 15, 20244 min read
“Ancestra:” How the Play that Advocates for Autonomy Came to Be
CSU’s spring play centers women’s and reproductive rights to honor the history of real Cleveland women. Written by Sophie Farrar Over ten...
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Apr 15, 20247 min read


The History of The Vindicator
Traveling through The Vindicator’s history from a Black student newspaper to an arts and culture magazine. Written by Sophie Farrar For...
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Feb 21, 20245 min read
Black-owned Businesses in Cleveland
During Black History Month, check out these great local spots in Cleveland! Written by Emma Smallwood Cleveland is a city built through...
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Feb 21, 20244 min read


Meet the Up-and-Coming Black Filmmakers of CSU
Exclusive interviews with some of the talent graduating from the School of Film and Media Arts this spring. Written by Cara Robbins...
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Feb 21, 202411 min read


Brewing the Perfect Cup
Leveling Up Your At-Home Coffee Game. Written by Michael Eadie This winter, many of us would like to stay warm and save some cash for the...
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Jan 22, 20245 min read
Christmas Consumerist Chaos
An outsider perspective on the expectations of American children during the holiday season. Written by Mariam Altuhaimer Holiday...
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Dec 21, 20237 min read


The Kings Are Running It: Malacvnt LaFoole and R.J. Tha King Interviews
By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Abel N. Willing & Fair E. Tales Dean Heartthrob &...
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Dec 6, 20239 min read


The Kings Are Running It: King Kae & Echo Terrestrial Interviews
By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Abel N. Willing & Fair E. Tales Dean Heartthrob &...
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Dec 6, 202314 min read


The Kings Are Running It: Himbo & The Twisted Transitioner Interviews
By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Abel N. Willing & Fair E. Tales Dean Heartthrob &...
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Dec 6, 202313 min read


The Kings Are Running It: Dean Heartthrob & Ryder Slowly interviews
By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Abel N. Willing & Fair E. Tales Himbo & The...
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Dec 6, 202320 min read


The Kings Are Running It: Abel N. Willing & Fair E. Tales Interviews
By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Dean Heartthrob & Ryder Slowly Himbo & The...
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Dec 6, 202314 min read


Write Drunk. Edit Sober
If literary geniuses wrote drunk, why can’t we? Written by Campbell Pratt Heavy guitar and raspy, anguished crooning plays over my...
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Nov 15, 20238 min read


The Kings Are Running It
Taking a look behind the curtain of a vibrant, creative and — too often — underappreciated scene in Cleveland drag. Written by Benvolio...
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Nov 14, 20238 min read


The LGBTQ+ History of Cleveland
Recognizing a community tradition of activists and organizations Written by Benvolio Nichols October marks LGBT History Month. Celebrated...
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Oct 11, 20238 min read


The 2023 Election Breakdown
The deadline for registering to vote is October 10 Written by Michael Eadie Figures in voting advocacy constantly drone on to university...
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Oct 6, 20233 min read


Oh, the Places You’ll Go
Spring 2023 Editor Letter Written by Cara Robbins There is absolutely nothing I love more than the smell of spring rain in the air —...
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Apr 22, 20233 min read


State of Cinema Studies
A critique and solution for film studies at Cleveland State Written by Cameron Mays & Gabriel Xavier From both a social skills and...
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Apr 22, 20235 min read


Our Dignity, Not Our Preference
Trans students on the barriers to a safer CSU Written by Ben Nichols Note: The author works as an office assistant for Cleveland State...
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Apr 22, 20239 min read


March 2023 Letter From the Editor
I Am Woman (Watch Me Grow) Written by Cara Robbins That’s right folks, it’s that time of the year again — Women’s History Month. Despite...
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Mar 15, 20232 min read


كالحياة يبدأ السلام بالنساء
The motivated women behind the push for a welcoming campus Written by Cael Shaw Photographed by Riley Roliff “Like life, peace begins...
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Mar 15, 20238 min read


The Namby Pamby & Honeyland at Beachland Tavern
A concert review of three Cleveland bands Written & Photographed by Amanda Cook If you weren’t at the Beachland Tavern on Saturday, Feb....
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Mar 15, 20232 min read
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