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‘Operation Love’ delivers food, supplies to Cleveland students and local residents

By RUBY DARWISH – posted October 9, 2025

Cleveland State University student group New Era Scholars partnered with community organization New Era Cleveland last week to provide food, clothing and hygiene items to hundreds of people during a neighborhood event called "

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Inside esports at CSU, a hub for competition and connection

Students in Cleveland State’s esports program practice and compete in a variety of videogames such as Valorant.

For students into esports, Cleveland State University’s esports program in the Washkewicz College of Engineering is the place to be. The program aims to recruit students and develop growth and skills in the realm of gaming.

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CSU senate echoes low faculty morale, hears the latest on funding and SB1

By ANTHONY REED – posted October 8, 2025

As Ohio’s Senate Bill 1 begins to take effect on campus, an increasing number of CSU faculty are speaking out about their concerns for its impact on their classrooms.

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A campus divided? CSU student political leaders speak up

AI-generated image of students marching from Midjourney.com.

By AVA FUDURIC – posted October 6, 2025

Student leaders of Cleveland State University’s two leading liberal and conservative political organizations discuss growing polarization on campus and why preserving open, respectful dialogue is key to keeping political tensions from boiling over.

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Meet Dr. Peter Koritansky, head of CSU's Center for Civics, Society and Culture

Dr. Peter Koritansky, the inaugural director of the Center for Civics, Culture and Society.

By JANE MATOUSEK - posted October 6, 2025

CSU hired Dr. Koritansky after the Ohio legislature in 2023 mandated that five of the state's 14 public universities set up centers to strengthen student understanding of U.S. history, politics and culture.

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Students celebrate International Day of Sign

By KATERYNA KOPYLCHAK – posted October 6, 2025

Cleveland State students marked the U.N. recognized International Day of Sign Languages to raise awareness of the challenges people with hearing conditions face and how community members can get involved.

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Education Away Fair showcases off-campus academic programs

Eliza Tickhill, Education Away alum, center, helps register students at the Education Away Fair on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

By KIRSTEN KIMBLER – posted October 6, 2025

“Education Away is more than studying abroad,” said Ruthie Sasso, graduate assistant for Education Away. “We have all these opportunities that can kind of fit anyone's needs.”

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WKYC welcomes students for behind-the-scenes newsroom tour

By GRACE SALTER - posted October 5, 2025

WKYC News Director Julie Flynn stood before a group of Cleveland State University and John Carroll University students last week with one clear message: home is where the heart is.

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CSU volleyball falls to Oakland in final match of road swing

By NICOLE WLOSZEK - posted October 5, 2025

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

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CSU shuts down student-led WCSB, hands control to Ideastream

By JANE MATOUSEK - posted October 3, 2025

Cleveland State University handed over control of the university’s student-led radio station to Ideastream on Friday, effectively shutting down 49-year-old WCSB 89.3. Perhaps unintentionally, CSU shuttered the station on College Radio Day.

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"Best Of" The Cleveland Stater Fall 2025 #1

Fall edition of "Best Of" The Cleveland Stater, 2025.

By JANE MATOUSEK - posted October 3, 2025

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.

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Things to do around CSU week 7

By AVA FUDURIC – posted October 5, 2025

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.

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