From coffee hours and crochet circles to faith-based meetups and bake sales, week seven at CSU offers a variety of events for students to connect, learn and give back.

Cleveland State is the first university in Ohio to adopt an artificial intelligence system to expand outreach and support fundraising.

In the first fall edition of "Best Of" The Cleveland Stater, we introduce CSU's new AI-powered alumni-engagement officer, Ava, and delve into AI integrations in fundraising. Reporters also delve into the effect of SB1-mandated closures of student resource centers, unionization efforts at a local coffee shop, a new student-led broadcasting organization and the impactful story of a 26-year CSU employee.

Students can enjoy camping-themed activities, arts, trivia and giveaways hosted by the Campus Activities Board throughout the week.

“We proved that we could support high-quality broadcasts and support bands on a regular basis,” Liam Main, who organized CSB Live Sessions, said. “Now it’s taking this and running with it. I think it is the beginning of something amazing.”

The popular local coffee shop in Lakewood reopened its doors in September after a monthlong closure that followed baristas’ unionization efforts following a gas leak.

This weekend, IngenuityLabs will welcome the Greater Cleveland community to three days of adventure, innovation and imagination.

A celebration of Cleveland’s creativity drew residents and visitors to the Waterloo district for a day of fun last Saturday.

Cleveland State capped off its season opening tournament on Saturday, recording six singles wins and two doubles victories across two days of the Horizon League Individual Championship.

The Vikings lost to Oakland 3-1 Tuesday in the final match of their four-match road trip.