"Best Of" The Cleveland Stater Spring 2025 #3
In this edition of the “Best of” The Cleveland Stater, the final one for spring 2025, Jane Matousek takes a detailed look into the timeline of Senate Bill 1 and how CSU President Laura Bloomberg and other university leaders in Ohio engaged with its passage into law. Ruby Darwish covers a student protest outside the City Club of Cleveland where SB1 sponsor Senator Jerry Cirino spoke about the bill. Anthony Reed takes a look at the announcement of Rob Summers as the new men’s basketball coach. Grace Salter reports on a student film that made it into the Cleveland International Film Festival. And finally, Jordan Shelton tells the story of Halle Berry, a Cleveland native who went on to have a successful career in Hollywood, but still calls this area home.
The CSU President worked closely with top Ohio University presidents to decide how to respond to questions about SB1. This story provides a deep dive into how Cleveland State saw the decision play out.
Read the full story: A timeline of President Bloomberg’s involvement with the Inter-University Council of Ohio and SB1
REPORTER: Jane Matousek
When state Sen. Jerry Cirino spoke at the City Club of Cleveland on April 17, he was met by angry students who gathered to protest SB 1, the bill that he sponsored. According to Cirino, the bill “aims to restore intellectual diversity and balance,” but many students and faculty across the state were not convinced. The bill will be implemented at CSU and other Ohio universities within the 90-day period after Gov. DeWine signed it into law.
Read the full story: CSU students SB1 during address by bill’s sponsor
REPORTER: Ruby Darwish
Rob Summers was named as the new men’s basketball coach, following the departure in late March of former head coach Daniyal Robinson, who led Cleveland State to three straight 20-win seasons during his tenure from 2022-2025. Summers, an Ohio native, was excited and emotional about taking on the job, calling Cleveland “the best place to be in the world.”
Read the full story: Rob Summers named as CSU’s new men’s basketball coach
REPORTER: Anthony Reed
Film student Richard Bryer was ecstatic when his film “CHARGER” made it into the Cleveland International Film Fest in April, which he called a “milestone” for his budding career. The film follows Riley, played by fellow film student Grace Prentice, and her journey in finding a phone charger, commenting on society's dependence on smartphones and its impact on personal relationships.
Read the full story: CSU student’s work shows at International film festival
REPORTER: Grace Salter
Actress Halle Berry has 50 awards to her name and is a prominent figure in the African-American community, starring in popular and important films that audiences love. Berry was born in Cleveland and attended Bedford High School. This story explores her journey to success and her fondness for the city.
Read the full story: I’m from Cleveland - Halle Berry
REPORTER: Jordan Shelton
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