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Neal Hodges on the SOC's broadcast minor

Neal Hodges in fall 2025 in MU G30 at CSU
By THE CLEVELAND STATER - posted December 23, 2025

"When I walked into communication classes 324 and 424 for the first time in September, I didn't know what to expect. Six decades of life behind me, in a room full of classmates aged 18 to 20-something in front of me. But what I discovered was something unexpected, something unique, something beautiful, a family I didn't know I would find."

Prominent Cleveland community leader Neal Hodges joined the Com 324/424 students in fall 2025, taking these classes in the Broadcast Minor in Cleveland State University's School of Communication.

Viking View Beyond CSU fall 2025

Viking View Beyond CSU fall 2025 by Com 324, 424
By COM 324, COM 424 Students - posted December 18, 2025
"Viking View Beyond CSU" is the end-of-semester project of the combined Com 324 and Com 424 classes in the School of Communication at Cleveland State University. Project teachers and mentors were John Ban and Dave Tarbert.

Why the Black dollar remains so valuable

A stylized US $1 bill with Harriet Tubman in the center and prominent Black people surrounding the dollar.
By ALEXIS STRADFORD (guest writer) - posted December 17, 2025
For generations, African American creativity has pushed culture forward. From the Harlem Renaissance to today’s social media influencers, the Black community has carried what many call the “Midas Touch.”

"Best Of" The Cleveland Stater fall 2025 #3

Best of The Cleveland Stater fall 2025 #3.
By JANE MATOUSEK - posted December 16, 2025
This edition of the “Best of” the Stater features an interview with CSU President Laura Bloomberg, Ph.D., Thanksgiving festivities at CSU, underground student fashion in Cleveland, an Umoja event, and the hapless Cleveland Browns.

4 things to do around CSU week 15

4 things to do around CSU week 15
By MORGAN ALTEN - posted December 3, 2025
As finals week approaches, week 15 at CSU offers students a mix of community building, philanthropy and end-of-semester entertainment – from a cozy Christmas brunch to a formal charity ball.