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Cleveland State University's Arts and Culture Magazine
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Nov 212 min read
International student holdovers at CSU
The experience of international students who will be on campus for the holidays. Written by Aaron Inskeep Last November, I decided to...
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Nov 212 min read
(Not) home for the holidays
Why some out-of-state students don’t go home. Written by Izzy Aparicio For many college students, the holiday season means a return...
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Nov 212 min read
The House from A Christmas Story: It’s more than a leg lamp
Showcasing the iconic movie home from the classic Christmas movie. Written by Aaron Inskeep “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.” As winter...
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Nov 214 min read
Holiday debates
The passion behind seasonal traditions. Written by Ava Fuduric The holidays are on the way and people all over the world are gearing up...
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Oct 203 min read
Behind-the-screams
CSU student works as haunt actor and gives insight about professionally scaring. Written by Kirsten Kimbler For five days a week, Dylan...
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Oct 204 min read
Guarding Garfield’s legacy
How the historical site is being preserved for future generations. Written by Casey Couch Excited chatter fills the air on a summer’s day...
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Oct 203 min read
An a-maze-ing time with corn
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...
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Apr 221 min read
SPRING into Summer Playlist
Songs to seamlessly carry you from this season into the next. Written by Sophie Farrar Find The Vindicator on Spotify @vindi_csu or...
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Apr 228 min read
AI needs to be regulated, period.
AI is new and exciting tech, but it has the potential to do serious damage without proper safeguards in place. Written by Kasey Sheridan...
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Apr 154 min read
“Ancestra” and how it helped me find my voice
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...
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Apr 157 min read
“Ancestra:” How the Play that Advocates for Autonomy Came to Be
CSU’s spring play centers women’s and reproductive rights to honor the history of real Cleveland women. Written by Sophie Farrar Over ten...
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Feb 215 min read
The History of The Vindicator
Traveling through The Vindicator’s history from a Black student newspaper to an arts and culture magazine. Written by Sophie Farrar For...
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Feb 214 min read
Black-owned Businesses in Cleveland
During Black History Month, check out these great local spots in Cleveland! Written by Emma Smallwood Cleveland is a city built through...
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Feb 2111 min read
Meet the Up-and-Coming Black Filmmakers of CSU
Exclusive interviews with some of the talent graduating from the School of Film and Media Arts this spring. Written by Cara Robbins...
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Jan 225 min read
Brewing the Perfect Cup
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...
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Dec 21, 20237 min read
Christmas Consumerist Chaos
An outsider perspective on the expectations of American children during the holiday season. Written by Mariam Altuhaimer Holiday...
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Dec 6, 20239 min read
The Kings Are Running It: Malacvnt LaFoole and R.J. Tha King Interviews
By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Abel N. Willing & Fair E. Tales Dean Heartthrob &...
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Dec 6, 202314 min read
The Kings Are Running It: King Kae & Echo Terrestrial Interviews
By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Abel N. Willing & Fair E. Tales Dean Heartthrob &...
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Dec 6, 202313 min read
The Kings Are Running It: Himbo & The Twisted Transitioner Interviews
By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Abel N. Willing & Fair E. Tales Dean Heartthrob &...
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Dec 6, 202320 min read
The Kings Are Running It: Dean Heartthrob & Ryder Slowly interviews
By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Abel N. Willing & Fair E. Tales Himbo & The...
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Dec 6, 202314 min read
The Kings Are Running It: Abel N. Willing & Fair E. Tales Interviews
By Benvolio Nichols All other four interviews from Ben's main article are linked below! Dean Heartthrob & Ryder Slowly Himbo & The...
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Nov 15, 20238 min read
Write Drunk. Edit Sober
If literary geniuses wrote drunk, why can’t we? Written by Campbell Pratt Heavy guitar and raspy, anguished crooning plays over my...
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Nov 14, 20238 min read
The Kings Are Running It
Taking a look behind the curtain of a vibrant, creative and — too often — underappreciated scene in Cleveland drag. Written by Benvolio...
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Oct 10, 20238 min read
The LGBTQ+ History of Cleveland
Recognizing a community tradition of activists and organizations Written by Benvolio Nichols October marks LGBT History Month. Celebrated...
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Oct 5, 20233 min read
The 2023 Election Breakdown
The deadline for registering to vote is October 10 Written by Michael Eadie Figures in voting advocacy constantly drone on to university...
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Apr 22, 20233 min read
Oh, the Places You’ll Go
Spring 2023 Editor Letter Written by Cara Robbins There is absolutely nothing I love more than the smell of spring rain in the air —...
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Apr 22, 20235 min read
State of Cinema Studies
A critique and solution for film studies at Cleveland State Written by Cameron Mays & Gabriel Xavier From both a social skills and...
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Apr 22, 20239 min read
Our Dignity, Not Our Preference
Trans students on the barriers to a safer CSU Written by Ben Nichols Note: The author works as an office assistant for Cleveland State...
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Mar 15, 20232 min read
March 2023 Letter From the Editor
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...
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Mar 15, 20238 min read
كالحياة يبدأ السلام بالنساء
The motivated women behind the push for a welcoming campus Written by Cael Shaw Photographed by Riley Roliff “Like life, peace begins...
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Mar 15, 20232 min read
The Namby Pamby & Honeyland at Beachland Tavern
A concert review of three Cleveland bands Written & Photographed by Amanda Cook If you weren’t at the Beachland Tavern on Saturday, Feb....
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Mar 15, 20235 min read
“And the Oscar (might) Go to…”
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” is probably named 20 times in this. Written by Andrea Brazis & Jake Ryan **this article may contain...
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Feb 13, 20238 min read
Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Highlighting women in science at CSU and beyond for International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb. 11 Written by: Abigail...
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Feb 13, 20235 min read
Intersectionality and Black History
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...
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Feb 13, 20234 min read
When a Poet Loves
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...
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Feb 13, 20234 min read
The Non-Reformist Reforms of #8toAbolition
The mass protests following the murder of George Floyd brought once-radical ideas into the spotlight Written by Riley Roliff The mass...
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Dec 23, 20228 min read
Brewing Up a Union
Starbucks workers across the country fight for their right to unionize Written by: Riley Roliff The initial domino fell in December 2021,...
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Dec 23, 20224 min read
Cleveland Kennel Crisis
A Cleveland shelter stays stagnant, struggling to maintain pet adoption rates Written by: Abigail Preiszig During the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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Dec 23, 20225 min read
Vindicator Wrapped
The Vindi staff shares their favorite and most streamed songs of 2022. Written by: Sophie Farrar It’s the most wonderful time of the...
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Dec 22, 20224 min read
Pumpkin Spice & Seasonal Flavor Booms
Employees have deja-brew about the intensity of festive drinks Written by: Abigail Jarvis From basic pumpkin spice to a wintery...
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Nov 30, 20222 min read
Letter from the Editor November 2022
The Truth, Pure and Simple I’ve recently been thinking a lot about those high philosophical values of truth, justice and freedom that...
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Nov 30, 20222 min read
New Jail Flushes Contractors with Cash
Poverty-stricken Cuyahoga County gives millions to contractors to plan controversial new jail Written by Riley Roliff Residents of...
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Nov 30, 20228 min read
“Madan Sara”: A Look into the Women who Serve as Haiti’s Backbone
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...
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Oct 5, 20221 min read
Resources for after a traumatic event
Emergency and Crime Contact: Police (Emergency): 911 CSU Police Department (Non-Emergency): 216-687-2020 Cleveland Police Department...
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Oct 5, 20222 min read
His Name Was Jayland Walker
In the aftermath of another police killing, a grieving community seeks justice Written and created by Riley Roliff Young Black man....
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Oct 5, 20227 min read
The Story of a Voting Non-Voter
Why you should vote and how to do it Written by Cael Shaw and Sebastián Canales It comes every fall. I wake up to look at my phone, just...
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Oct 5, 20227 min read
GIRLS ROCK!
Punching the glass ceiling, one song at a time Written by Lynn Nichols & Audrey Stratton Women have always been icons and innovators in...
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Apr 26, 20222 min read
Editor's Letter: To Be a Viking
Spring 2022 Issue Written by Eric Seitz College is a lot of things to a lot of people. It’s a way to earn a degree, of course. An avenue...
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Apr 26, 20225 min read
Nightbirde: A Tribute
A reflection on the legacy of “America’s Got Talent” star Nightbirde Written by Andrea Brazis “You can’t wait until life isn’t hard...
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Apr 26, 20225 min read
A Love Letter to Laziness (By Way of Hate Mail to Health)
My experience taking a Weightlifting Class at CSU Written by Cameron Mays I am not sure why I decided to start working out. Perhaps I...
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