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A personal story from the LA fires. Written by Jake Ryan “In my direct area, there is little change, but for the areas like the Palisades...

This is for the Black girls who refuse to be boxed in. Your Blackness isn’t something to prove or perform, it just is, in all its depth...

Two students’ exciting experiences abroad. Written by Christina Ibos "Definitely do it! Living in a foreign country isn’t always easy,...

Cleveland Monsters rise after a slippery start, but challenges remain on the ice. Written by Miranda Wyse "Despite all that, the team...

Highlighting the fraternity and sorority life community at CSU. Written by Faith-Ann G. English "They think of seas of blonde hair and...

The experience of international students who will be on campus for the holidays. Written by Aaron Inskeep Last November, I decided to...

Why some out-of-state students don’t go home. Written by Izzy Aparicio For many college students, the holiday season means a return...

Showcasing the iconic movie home from the classic Christmas movie. Written by Aaron Inskeep “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.” As winter...

The passion behind seasonal traditions. Written by Ava Fuduric The holidays are on the way and people all over the world are gearing up...

CSU student works as haunt actor and gives insight about professionally scaring. Written by  Kirsten Kimbler For five days a week, Dylan...

How the historical site is being preserved for future generations. Written by Casey Couch Excited chatter fills the air on a summer’s day...

A look at the fall corn tourism in the Northeast Ohio. Written by Aaron Inskeep It’s corn!  Corn not only fuels the economy in Ohio, but...

Songs to seamlessly carry you from this season into the next. Written by Sophie Farrar Find The Vindicator on Spotify @vindi_csu or...

AI is new and exciting tech, but it has the potential to do serious damage without proper safeguards in place. Written by Kasey Sheridan...

A show about women and women’s rights, “Ancestra” gives a voice to historical women. Written by Kasey Sheridan I’ve been a student at...

CSU’s spring play centers women’s and reproductive rights to honor the history of real Cleveland women. Written by Sophie Farrar Over ten...

Traveling through The Vindicator’s history from a Black student newspaper to an arts and culture magazine. Written by Sophie Farrar For...

During Black History Month, check out these great local spots in Cleveland! Written by Emma Smallwood Cleveland is a city built through...

Exclusive interviews with some of the talent graduating from the School of Film and Media Arts this spring. Written by Cara Robbins...

Leveling Up Your At-Home Coffee Game. Written by Michael Eadie This winter, many of us would like to stay warm and save some cash for the...

An outsider perspective on the expectations of American children during the holiday season. Written by Mariam Altuhaimer Holiday...

By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Abel N. Willing & Fair E. Tales Dean Heartthrob &...

By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Abel N. Willing & Fair E. Tales Dean Heartthrob &...

By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Abel N. Willing & Fair E. Tales Dean Heartthrob &...

By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Abel N. Willing & Fair E. Tales Himbo & The...

By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Dean Heartthrob & Ryder Slowly Himbo & The...

If literary geniuses wrote drunk, why can’t we? Written by Campbell Pratt Heavy guitar and raspy, anguished crooning plays over my...

Taking a look behind the curtain of a vibrant, creative and — too often — underappreciated scene in Cleveland drag. Written by Benvolio...

Recognizing a community tradition of activists and organizations Written by Benvolio Nichols October marks LGBT History Month. Celebrated...

The deadline for registering to vote is October 10 Written by Michael Eadie Figures in voting advocacy constantly drone on to university...

Spring 2023 Editor Letter Written by Cara Robbins There is absolutely nothing I love more than the smell of spring rain in the air —...

A critique and solution for film studies at Cleveland State Written by Cameron Mays & Gabriel Xavier From both a social skills and...

Trans students on the barriers to a safer CSU Written by Ben Nichols Note: The author works as an office assistant for Cleveland State...

I Am Woman (Watch Me Grow) Written by Cara Robbins That’s right folks, it’s that time of the year again — Women’s History Month. Despite...

The motivated women behind the push for a welcoming campus Written by Cael Shaw Photographed by Riley Roliff “Like life, peace begins...

A concert review of three Cleveland bands Written & Photographed by Amanda Cook If you weren’t at the Beachland Tavern on Saturday, Feb....

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” is probably named 20 times in this. Written by Andrea Brazis & Jake Ryan **this article may contain...

Highlighting women in science at CSU and beyond for International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb. 11 Written by: Abigail...

How and why Black History Month is not one-dimensional Written by Cael A. Shaw It’s easy to understand that most social issues are...

A brand-new film on Black love and joy Written by Shatara Jordan “When A Poet Loves” is a short film created by Shatara Jordan. The...

The mass protests following the murder of George Floyd brought once-radical ideas into the spotlight Written by Riley Roliff The mass...

Starbucks workers across the country fight for their right to unionize Written by: Riley Roliff The initial domino fell in December 2021,...

A Cleveland shelter stays stagnant, struggling to maintain pet adoption rates Written by: Abigail Preiszig During the COVID-19 pandemic,...

The Vindi staff shares their favorite and most streamed songs of 2022. Written by: Sophie Farrar It’s the most wonderful time of the...

Employees have deja-brew about the intensity of festive drinks Written by: Abigail Jarvis From basic pumpkin spice to a wintery...

The Truth, Pure and Simple I’ve recently been thinking a lot about those high philosophical values of truth, justice and freedom that...

Poverty-stricken Cuyahoga County gives millions to contractors to plan controversial new jail Written by Riley Roliff Residents of...

Get an in-depth dive into the new film through an interview with co-executive producer Lu Childs Written by Cara Robbins Most days, the...

Emergency and Crime Contact: Police (Emergency): 911 CSU Police Department (Non-Emergency): 216-687-2020 Cleveland Police Department...

In the aftermath of another police killing, a grieving community seeks justice Written and created by Riley Roliff Young Black man....