"Best Of" The Cleveland Stater Spring 2025 #2
In this edition of the “Best of” The Cleveland Stater, Jane Matousek takes a detailed look into the “What does it all mean?” SGA listening session, where President Bloomberg and university leadership addressed issues such as Senate Bill 1. Lainey Novak reports on the effect a stop work order from the Trump administration had on Levin College. Anthony Reed takes an exclusive look at the women's golf team following the program’s discontinuation from sports. In our “People of CSU” section, Jane Matousek highlights Gabriel Delgado, a sophomore videographer on the rise. And finally, Jordan Shelton interviews the law school’s Dean Lee Fisher ahead of his move to Baldwin Wallace.
The SGA hosted “What does it all mean?” listening sessions March 18, in which President Bloomberg and additional administrative leadership listened to student concerns and answered questions regarding SB1, immigration enforcement, DEI and LGBTQ+ worries.
Read the full story: “What does it all mean?” SGA listening session provides some answers
REPORTER: Jane Matousek
After the Trump administration cut funding to Levin college’s Urban Network for Innovation and Teacher Education program (UNITE), CSU stepped in to support affected students by internally funding the stipends for those impacted for the remainder of the spring semester.
Read the full story: Federal stop work order hits student teachers at CSU
REPORTER: Lainey Novak
Following the news of the golf program's discontinuation — along with softball and wrestling — team members shared their reactions with the Stater about CSU’s decision to terminate the program.
Read the full story: CSU women’s golf reacts to the program’s discontinuation
REPORTER: Anthony Reed
In our “People of CSU,” the Stater profiled Gabriel Delgado, a sophomore journalism and promotional communications major who is building up an impressive resume in photography and videography, showcasing his talents and passion for the art throughout the Cleveland community.
Read the full story: Gabriel Delgado: CSU student who shoots for the stars
REPORTER: Jane Matousek
Lee Fisher, J.D., dean of the CSU College of Law, shared heartfelt remarks about his time at Cleveland State as he prepares to move this summer into his new position as the 10th president of Baldwin Wallace University.
Read the full story: Law school’s Dean Lee Fisher bids farewell to CSU
REPORTER: Jordan Shelton
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