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I want phones to be exciting again
Recent iPhone releases have been getting boring compared to past years and I wish they would spice things up. Written by Andrew Paduano...
Apr 75 min read


The miseducation of social media
Social media is a tool for connection and communication, but also manipulation and exploitation. Written by Shane Fowler In this day,...
Apr 72 min read


Dear self, will you be my valentine?
For all the people who are their own valentine. Written by Julia Lastic February is arguably the worst month of the year to be single....
Mar 33 min read


Love across miles
The bittersweet dilemma of long-distance relationships. Written by Ava Fuduric The month of February ignites flames of warmth, affection...
Mar 32 min read

Vindi Valentine's Day Playlists
Songs for the lovers and haters in the world. Written by Sophie Farrar There are two types of people in the world: those who love...
Mar 32 min read


“Fairview:” Meet the director of CSU’s spring play
Nicole Sumlin offers a fair view of the Black experience. Written by Evan Peters " Having important conversations around these topics can...
Mar 33 min read

Breaking the ice ceiling
How one man changed hockey forever. Written by Miranda Wyse On Jan. 18, 1958, Willie O’Ree, whose grandparents escaped to Canada via the...
Mar 33 min read

Cupid’s nostalgia
A look back at a Valentine’s Day from simpler times. Written by Faith-Ann G. English As we grow into young adults, and eventually...
Mar 33 min read

Inauguration of the Cleveland State University Association of Black Journalists
Students advocate for Black journalists’ achievements, establishing a new chapter on campus. Written by Tyisha Blade The launch of the...
Mar 33 min read

Rooted in care: The Black community’s legacy of self-care and empowerment
How self-care became a powerful tool in the Black community from Madam C.J. Walker to modern-day celebrations of Black history. Written...
Mar 33 min read

Did enslaved people celebrate Valentine’s Day?
The topic of slave history opens the door for numerous questions about its past. Written by Jordan Shelton The origins of many events in...
Mar 32 min read


The internship hunt: A rite of passage or a source of panic?
Written by Ava Fuduric You return from an academic break blessed with holiday joy, but now have to trudge through the cold on your way...
Jan 203 min read


Putting the fun in finance
How Cleveland State can solve its deficit problem. Written by Andrew Delly Disclaimer: These suggestions are purely for comedic...
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Winter whimsy
Why we love the stress of the holidays. Written by Jake Ryan Winter is miserable. It’s like nature’s second worst joke (its worst is...
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Too old to handle?
Why People magazine should listen to me. Written by Izzy Aparicio Beginning in 1985, one award has never been so prestigious and yet so...
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Liam Payne, parasocial relationships and the nuances of grief
Exploring the internet’s reaction to the One Direction member’s death. Written by Sophie Farrar You’re 9 years old and screaming as you...
Nov 21, 20245 min read


Miles of grit
How Cleveland State’s women’s cross country strides towards success. Written by Casey Couch The sun rises at 7 a.m. in the fall....
Nov 21, 20243 min read

Voting matters
Why students are choosing to cast a ballot. Written by Ava Fuduric Amidst a country that’s politically polarized, people across the...
Oct 20, 20244 min read

2024 Presidential election: Who is the better candidate?
Learn who is actually the most qualified person to be president. Written by Dan Perrine It’s that time again! Every four years on the...
Oct 20, 20244 min read
You're Graduating, What Now?
A step-by-step process of the job hunt. Written by Campbell Pratt You graduated last semester. Or maybe your walk date is at the end of...
Apr 22, 20244 min read

From Campfires to Campus: Immersive Experiences for Success
The importance of early childhood experiences and continued support for low-income students and families in higher education. Written by...
Apr 22, 20245 min read

Wabbit Season: The Art of Distraction
This article courtesy of all the rabbit holes I fell down during Vindicator pitch meetings. Written by Cara Robbins WABBIT SEASON Here at...
Apr 22, 20245 min read


How “Metroid” Changed the Game
The story of how Nintendo’s “Metroid” changed the world of video gaming forever. Written by Dan Perrine In the early years of gaming,...
Apr 15, 20244 min read

Is 21 too High for the Drinking Age?
When is the right age to allow drinking? Written by Dan Perrine You know, I was recently visiting a restaurant themed to the country of...
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Do Dating Apps Work?
Maybe Written by Jake Ryan It’s Valentine’s Day! (Or not, depending on when you’re reading this.) You know what that means. People all...
Feb 21, 20244 min read
You’re Graduating, What Now?
A step-by-step process of the job hunt. Written by Campbell Pratt You graduated last semester. Or maybe your walk date is at the end of...
Feb 21, 20244 min read


Tips for Tackling Online Classes
One thing about being a CSU student is that you’ll probably have to take an online class at some point. Written by Sophie Farrar If you...
Jan 22, 20244 min read
What's the Deal with Gen-Ed?
What’s their purpose and why are they here? Written by Dan Perrine Have you ever been sitting in a class — it could be math, science, or...
Jan 22, 20244 min read

Holiday Horrors
A think-piece on working the holiday season, from a retail veteran. Written by Campbell Pratt Unlock the front door. Flip the lights on....
Dec 21, 20235 min read


A Fan Reflects on the 2023 Cleveland Guardians Season
What we loved on the field and in the stadium. Written by Celeste Zirm As summer fades to winter and we face the long wait until the next...
Nov 15, 20235 min read


Entering the Cleveland Coffee Scene
An exclusive interview with Emilie Stack. Written by Kayla Pocos Emilie Stack outside of her new coffee shop in Avon Lake. Check their...
Nov 15, 20237 min read

We Meet Again
A warm welcome to our new and returning CSU students! Written by Jake Ryan It’s everyone’s favorite time of year: school! What better way...
Oct 11, 20234 min read


How to Celebrate Halloween When You Don’t Like Going Out
A guide for the ghouls who want to have fun without sacrificing their personal comfort Written by Sophie Farrar It’s October and...
Oct 11, 20234 min read

An Ode to Ohio Summers
Unique and classically Ohio things that make our summers special Written by Celeste Zirm Ah, Ohio summers. The days are longer, the sun...
Apr 22, 20234 min read

Speech Impediment
An alternative to valedictory speeches Written by Cameron Mays The most irritating unifier amongst those engaged in public address is a...
Apr 22, 20232 min read


Summer in Cleveland
Make the most out of your summer in Cleveland Written by Emma Smallwood It’s the time of the year that all Clevelanders look forward to —...
Apr 22, 20234 min read

Cruising as Film Crew
Commodifying sloth on student film sets Written by Cameron Mays If each nation of the world has its own style of love, the United States’...
Apr 22, 20232 min read


Let the Girlies have their FUN!
It’s time to stop hating things because teenage girls like them. Written by Sophie Farrar Girls run the world. No really, they do, and...
Mar 15, 20234 min read

A Humble Plea for a Bagel Shop
Hear me out — downtown Cleveland needs a bagel shop Written by Abigail Jarvis We need a bagel shop. Every great city in America has a...
Mar 15, 20234 min read


There Must Be Some Way Out of Here
Declaring Independence to Cure the Post-Election Depression Written by Cameron Mays The best lesson I learned in Boy Scouts was sleep...
Feb 13, 20232 min read


A Definitive Ranking of Every Wing Wednesday
Which week of the fall semester had the best Wing Wednesday? Written by Sophie Farrar Most days, a trip into the CSU’s dining hall leaves...
Feb 13, 20235 min read


What to Do in Disney as an Adult
Visiting Walt Disney World in Your Twenties Written by: Celeste Zirm Ah, Disney World — the perfect place to meet your favorite...
Feb 13, 20234 min read


Black History Month In Cleveland
Local ways to honor, celebrate, and support BHM Written by Abigail Jarvis Black History month is a time for reflecting, learning and...
Feb 12, 20234 min read


A Love Letter to Extracurriculars
The advantages of extracurriculars, by an underachiever Written by: Lainey Novak American students are pressured to “get involved” our...
Dec 23, 20224 min read


Live, Love, Gifts
Gift ideas for this holiday season, according to the receiver’s love language. Written by: Andrea Brazis Your love language is determined...
Dec 23, 20225 min read

Coffee Campouts for Finals
Cleveland coffee shops to help combat finals fatigue. Written by: Emma Smallwood With the ferocious lakefront winds, gray skies, snowy...
Dec 23, 20224 min read


Where the &#@% are the Squirrels?!
I’m onto you, CSU. Written by Sophie Farrar As summer ended and the return of school approached, one of the things I looked forward to...
Nov 30, 20224 min read


Best Men’s Gifts for 2022
A department store insider’s tips for the minimally sufficient male-oriented gift\ Written by Cameron Mays I work at a department store....
Nov 30, 20224 min read


Dear Men, Stop
An open letter on how to be better Written by Abigail Jarvis A note from the editor: this article contains mentions of misogyny, sexual...
Nov 30, 20224 min read


The Season of Giving
An article celebrating the Thanksgiving season by highlighting local and worldwide nonprofits to donate to Written by Andrea Brazis...
Nov 30, 20224 min read
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