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Viking View Beyond CSU fall 2025

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.

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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.”

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"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.

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Queer Student Alliance builds community through cabaret

Butch Thespian performing as the Emcee, lip-syncing “Wilkommen” from the Broadway musical Cabaret. (Credit: Grace Salter)

The Queer Student Alliance (QSA) at Cleveland State University held its cabaret on Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Berkman Hall Auditorium, featuring performances that highlight the importance of protecting queer art, culture and identity.

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Bloomberg addresses WCSB shutdown, funding woes, loss of international students and a tough semester as president

CSU President Laura Bloomberg, Ph.D., Stater interview, 12/2/2025.

By JANE MATOUSEK - posted December 16, 2025

In a wide-ranging discussion, Cleveland State President Laura Bloomberg, Ph.D., explained how the administration sees the shuttering of WCSB, how CSU will respond if ICE comes to campus, SB1, the budget, and what matters to her in the job.

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New Era Scholars promote campus and community connection

New Era Scholars board members along with New Era Cleveland members in front of the Justice Center after trial for The State of Ohio v. Antoine Tolbert on Aug. 1, 2025.

By RUBY DARWISH – posted December 9, 2025

The Cleveland State University student organization extends its reach through collaboration with New Era Cleveland, emphasizing service, support and student-led leadership.

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Student musicians take the stage at The Grog Shop

The Monday jazz combo opened Tuesday’s show at The Grog Shop with a stage full of brass, string, and percussion instruments, Nov. 18, 2025.

By NICOLE WLOSZEK - posted December 8, 2025

The Coventry Village venue hosted Cleveland State student music ensembles for a night of performance and passion, Nov. 18, 2025.

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Student creations shine at the fall 2025 Digital CSU Student Showcase

The Digital CSU Student Showcase in the CSU Student Center atrium, Dec. 2, 2025. (credit: Anthony Reed)

The Michael Schwartz Library sponsored the showcase in the Student Center atrium on Tuesday. Held every semester, the event gives Cleveland State students the opportunity to present their digital projects to their peers as well as faculty and staff.

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Men’s basketball falls to Missouri on the road

Ryan Preist (4) recorded a team-high four steals in Friday’s loss at Missouri, Nov. 28, 2025. (Credit: Cleveland State Athletics)

By GRACE SALTER | Cleveland State Athletics

Cleveland State men's basketball (3-6, 0-0 Horizon League) fell to Missouri (8-0, 0-0 Southeastern Conference), 86-59, on Friday afternoon at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri.

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Dean Gordon expands mentoring, launches new programs as Levin College develops strategic plan

Jill Gordon, Ph.D., has held the position of Dean of the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education since January 2024.

By ALEX MARTINEZ – posted December 3, 2025

The Levin College of Public Affairs and Education is working towards the launch of a new leadership program for undergraduate students and continuation of the multi-media publication that tells the stories of Levin.

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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.

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Women’s basketball goes undefeated in CSU Invitational

Cleveland State’s Sarah Hurley (9) grabbed a team-high nine rebounds in the Viking’s 62-59 overtime win against Radford on Nov. 29, 2025 at the Woodling Gymnasium as part of the CSU Invitational.

By ANTHONY REED – posted December 1, 2025

Cleveland State hosted its third annual multi-team event from Nov. 26- Nov. 29, with the women winning all three of their games as they improved to 7-1 on the season.

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