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CSU researchers highlight the underfunded middle in urban geography

From left to right: Dr. Roland V. Anglin Ph.D, Molly Schnoke Ph.D, and Dr. Iryna V. Lendel Ph.D

By ZHANE ISOM

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded $250,000 to a team at Cleveland State University to research urban development with a focus on the middle ground between low and high-income neighborhoods.

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CSU makes COVID-19 testing mandatory for students taking in-person classes

By CLAUDIA UGBANA

Cleveland State University announced in an email on Feb. 25, that it will be expanding COVID-19 testing to all students who take at least one in-person class on campus.

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CSU men’s basketball run ends in NCAA tournament

The Cleveland State Vikings had an excellent season that ended with an 87-56 loss to Houston in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

By ABRAHAM FARRAJ

The 15th-seeded Cleveland State Vikings saw their season come to an end in a 87-56 loss to the 2nd-seeded Houston Cougars in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night at the Bloomington Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.<

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CSU men’s basketball bows out of NCAA tournament with loss to Houston

By ROBERT FENBERS

Cleveland State’s magical run came to an ugly end Friday night as it was blasted in the second half by Houston, eventually falling 87-56, in the Midwest Regional first round of the NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.

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President Harlan Sands' contract extended to June 2026

By AURORA HARRIS

Cleveland State University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend the contract of President Harlan Sands through June 20, 2026 to continue expanding what it called CSU’s “transformational reach.”

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In-person commencement, COVID-19 and SGA news feature at CSU Senate

Cleveland State university will hold an in-person commencement on May 15 despite the ravages of COVID-19.

By JAKE MOORE

“At CSU we have been responsible," President Harlan Sands told the CSU Senate when asked about the prospects for a fall reopening. “We will look at the campus footprint and the data to see what our appropriate on-campus presence will be like in the fall.”

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Cleveland State softball splits series with Purdue Fort Wayne

CSU softball's Hanna Griffin pitching against Purdue Fort Wayne.

By ROBERT FENBERS

Cleveland State softball notched a weekend split in a four-game series with Purdue Fort Wayne on the road this past weekend. The Vikings move to a 7-9 overall record and 2-2 in the Horizon League while the Mastodons go to 3-5 and 2-2 in league play.

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The Cleveland Stater front page podcast 2

This is a highlight of the Stater's featured stories over the last two weeks.

By AURORA HARRIS

This week Samra Karamustafic reports on Ohio's mass vaccination clinic at the Wolstein Center, Robert Fenbers tells us the men’s basketball team is going dancing, Courtney Brynes attended the Project 400 conference and Allyssa Brand-Bey takes another look at this year's Super Bowl.

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CSU addresses media scrutiny of recent senior HR hire

By CLAUDIA UGBANA

Cleveland State University leadership addressed the recent media scrutiny surrounding the hiring of Douglas Dykes as associate vice president of human resources, in a CSU Senate meeting held virtually on March 3.

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Ohio issues new COVID-19 guidelines

By ALLYSSA BRAND-BEY

“My fellow Ohioans, victory is in sight," Governor Mike DeWine said on March 2, updating the people of the state on where he sees their and the government's efforts to defeat the coronavirus pandemic.

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Paula Calise unpacks the art of saying "hello"

By SHEILA KISS

Cleveland State’s Executive MBA Distinguished Speaker Series featured Paula Calise on Mar. 6. She spoke about introducing yourself in a business setting using her professional branding methodology called “The Art of Hello.”

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CSU wrestling qualifies three competitors for NCAA Tournament

DeAndre Nassar picked up four wins over the two days at the MAC Championships, becoming one of three wrestlers from CSU to qualify for the NCAA Championships.

By ABRAHAM FARRAJ

Three Cleveland State wrestlers have earned a trip to the NCAA tournament after their performances at the Mid-American Championship. DeAndrew Nassar (pictured), Marcus Robinson and Ben Smith are headed to St. Louis, Missouri next week, along with any CSU wrestlers who earn at-large berths.