Bird scooters wrongfully banned from Downtown Cleveland by kris Spader Sophomore majoring in Civil Engineering with a minor in Mathematics Recently, a company called “Bird” changed the transportation game and released a product that was easy to use, and more importantly, cheap. This product was a simple electric-powered scooter. These scooters could get students and residents of Cleveland around the city with […]
By Samantha Meyer The Cleveland State University women’s basketball team began their season on a hot streak where they had an 11-game win streak during the months of November and December. “We were filled with joy each win we got together,” junior Mariah White said. “We were hungry for more.” Their 14-4 record this season already surpasses […]
By Kelsey Allen Cleveland State’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is hosting its fifth annual StartUp Vikes Weekend from Feb. 23 through 25. The event is open to students, faculty, and the community at large. Katie Van Dyke, director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center and main facilitator for the event, is anticipating the […]
Student Government Association President Martin Barnard. Photo courtesy of Martin Barnard Martin Barnard, President of the Student Government Association, opened up about what his organization is responsible for and how it impacts student life at Cleveland State University. For many students at CSU, SGA is a mystery. With a primarily technologically informed generation making up […]
By Beth Casteel As the lights slowly dim, the crowd begins to buzz in anticipation for the final act of the evening . Performers for the Andrew WK concert soon start trickling onto the stage in what is sure to be a memorable end to another successful year for the team of the Acting Out! […]
By Samantha Meyer The men’s tennis team has seen some tough competition in the months of March and April. They’ve traveled to southern Ohio, Florida and Michigan to face some of the best teams in the nation. The Vikings started out the month of March in Cincinnati, Ohio where they faced Xavier University and brought […]
The Student Center Atrium was filled with lively music, food, and activities during the Asian Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday, September 9. The Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates the coming of fall while encouraging healthy lifestyles. All students were invited to attend the festival in celebration with a variety of activities; which included making lanterns, decorating candles, and […]
By Savannah Lewis The Queer Student Alliance (QSA) and Campus Activies Board (CAB) hosted a drag show in the Berkman Hall Auditorium on Oct. 10. This show was one of the many events that were held to celebrate pride week. Ren Kauffman, co-president of QSA, and Riley Roubanes, the diversity chair for CAB, collaborated to […]
Cleveland State dazzles with classics, such as the “Nutcracker Suite” in lively performance by Symphony Orchestra By Skylar Bridgeforth Fitting with the holiday season, the Cleveland State University Symphonic Orchestra performed in the Waetjen Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 22 and put on a dazzling show. Conducted by Victor Liva and student conductor Malik Khalfani, the […]
Kourtney Husnick The end of November marked a triumph for President Trump: saying merry Christmas. Throughout the year, he has made a point to acknowledge his vendetta against the so-called war on Christmas. It seems that Trump and many other Republican political leaders have forgotten that the United States is not a mandatory religious country. […]
By Nick Hawks If there was any doubt which home was Matthew Mark Hunter’s, the man outside the house in the full-blown elf costume, smoking a cigarette, was a dead giveaway. This wasn’t one of those friendly-looking elves, like from popular Christmas movies, The Santa Claus or Elf. This elf had a face painted white […]
A modern day extortion By: Dina Usanovic Cleveland State University is known for its affordable education. With advantages such as a lock on tuition prices, the 2-for-1 plan for freshmen, and a commuter-friendly atmosphere, attending CSU does not have to break the bank. However, there is one area in which the university does not help […]
Disclaimer: This is a satirical piece. By Adam Schabel A laughing stock no more. The Cleveland Browns are on top of the sports world. With an end of the season win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, their arch rival, the Browns capped off a perfect 16-0 season. “I can’t even believe it,” Browns head coach Hue […]
12 more people dead due to gun law mishandlement By Mollee Ryan Freshman Music Therapy Major, Opinion Editor Twelve dead. I remember hearing that gut-wrenching phrase on the morning of Nov. 8, as soon as I opened my eyes. My friend had run into my room asking me if I had heard about the tragedy. I hadn’t. As she explained it to me, […]
