"Best Of" The Cleveland Stater Spring 2025 #1
In the first edition of the "best of" The Cleveland Stater 2025, Ruby Darwish reports on the rising problem of homelessness in Northeast Ohio, including its potential impacts on students. Sophie Farrar reports on the university's announcement of its new strategic plan “Cleveland State United.” Casey Couch profiles the new broadcasting minor in the School of Communication. Evan Peters gives us insight to CSU’s plaza renovation and Grace Salter visits some of the wonderful venues that are part of Cleveland's thriving music scene.
The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) has been advocating for Cuyahoga County to address the rise in homelessness. Cleveland State students have joined the NEOCH and The Cleveland Palestine Advocacy Community (CPAC) in their fight for investment in housing insecurity.
Read the full story: The struggle for stable housing - local impact, student concerns, government choices
REPORTER: Ruby Darwish
President Laura Bloomberg Ph.D. announced the university’s new strategic plan, “Cleveland State United.” The plan will serve as the framework for the university’s priorities, programs and initiatives through 2030, the plan’s mission statement being, “Cleveland’s University. Infinite Opportunity.”
Read the full story: Bloomberg announces new strategic plan: Cleveland State United
REPORTER: Sophie Farrar
Starting this spring semester, Cleveland State University added a broadcast minor for students to understand the on-and-off camera work that goes into broadcast production. Classic Teleproductions, partnering with the CSU School of Communications, is providing students with their equipment in hopes to scout students who will be entering the workforce soon.
Read the full story: New broadcasting minor starts production at CSU
REPORTER: Casey Couch
The Office of Facilities Management at CSU announced they will begin renovating the plaza between Rhodes Tower and the Student Center to create a more modern space on campus. The university plans to provide students with a centralized outdoor gathering space with improvements to seating, plant life revitalization and the creation of a modern shared campus space.
Read the full story: CSU to begin renovating outdoor plaza
REPORTER: Evan Peters
Cleveland has a long history as a city supporting local music, starting with Rock n’ Roll and developing into a flourishing scene across many genres. Checkout some of these venues that help to not only support local artists, but also to keep local music alive.
Read the full story: Cleveland's local venues create a thriving music scene
REPORTER: Grace Salter
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