On June 4, 2025, The day before my first radio show, I printed flyers by hand and posted them around town.

Why WCSB matters to me

During my second semester at Cleveland State University, in February 2025, I took the leap into college radio. It changed my life – then the station was taken over.
AI-generated image of students marching from Midjourney.com.

A campus divided? CSU student political leaders speak up

Student leaders of Cleveland State University’s two leading liberal and conservative political organizations discuss growing polarization on campus and why preserving open, respectful dialogue is key to keeping political tensions from boiling over.
The Love Project Movement

‘Operation Love’ delivers food, supplies to Cleveland students and local residents

CSU students and community groups teamed up to provide meals, clothing and hygiene kits at a recent Women’s Center event.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.

Theta Rho hosts bake sale to raise breast cancer awareness

The Theta Rho chapter will host a bake sale in the Innerlink on Thursday to honor breast cancer survivors, spread awareness and connect the campus community.
Students in Cleveland State’s esports program practice and compete in a variety of videogames such as Valorant.

Inside esports at CSU, a hub for competition and connection

Bloomberg Faculty Senate Meeting

CSU senate echoes low faculty morale, hears the latest on funding and SB1

As Ohio’s Senate Bill 1 begins to take effect on campus, an increasing number of CSU faculty are speaking out about their concerns for its impact on their classrooms.
Student staff working at WCSB

CSU shuts down student-led WCSB, hands control to Ideastream

Cleveland State University handed over control of the university’s student-led radio station to Ideastream on Friday, effectively shutting down 49-year-old WCSB 89.3. Perhaps unintentionally, CSU shuttered the station on College Radio Day.
Dr. Peter Koritansky, the inaugural director of the Center for Civics, Culture and Society.

Meet Dr. Peter Koritansky, head of CSU's Center for Civics, Society and Culture

CSU hired Dr. Koritansky after the Ohio legislature in 2023 mandated that five of the state's 14 public universities set up centers to strengthen student understanding of U.S. history, politics and culture.
Forward Danielle Scott, right, on the defense in Cleveland State’s scoreless draw against Wright State at Krenzler Field on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025.

CSU women's soccer hold Wright State to scoreless draw

The Vikings fought to their second consecutive 0-0 draw on Sunday as their record moves to 3-5-6 overall, 0-2-5 in Horizon League play.

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    By KATERYNA KOPYLCHAK – posted October 06, 2025
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  • Why WCSB matters to me

    On June 4, 2025, The day before my first radio show, I printed flyers by hand and posted them around town.
    By NICOLE WLOSZEK - posted October 16, 2025
    During my second semester at Cleveland State University, in February of 2025, I took the leap into college radio. It changed my life – then the station was taken over.