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Welcome, Delta Zeta CSU running club Diversity fashion show Formerly known as Chi Delta Epsilon, CSU's Delta The Cleveland State Running Club has grown in size CSU's Campus Activity Board hosted a "Walk and scope since its founding in January 2014. P7 the World" fashion show, featuring clothing ceremony Sunday, Nov. 8 . P5 from around the world, Thursday, Nov. 12. P10 Zeta sorority chapter became officially chartered in a Nov. 17 to » Weekly Calendar Staff Nov. 23 » » Editor-in-Chief Hoop and Scoop Social, SC Atrium, 5:30 p.m. Elissa Tennant Tues » Destination Cleveland Cle Ambassador Summit, SC 311, 6 p.m. Managing Editor Nov.Sept. 17 25 Men’s basketball home opener, Wolstein Center, 7 p.m. Abe Kurp News Editor Abby Burton International Education Day, SC Atrium, 10 a.m. Women’s basketball vs. Evansville, Wolstein Center, 7 p.m. Arts & Entertainment Editor Wed » Frank Huang Piano Recital, Drinko Hall, 7:30 p.m. Morgan Elswick Nov.Sept. 18 26 Sports Editor Gregory Kula Major Exploration Day, BU 118, 10 a.m. Opinion Editor Thurs »»Two Worlds, SC 339, 10 a.m. Sara Liptak Nov.Sept. 19 27 Suicide Prevention Task Force, SC 315, 10 a.m. Cover Designer Steven Pitingolo Web Editor SwimmingViking Knit and Clique Diving Meeting, Magnus MC Cup, 105, Busbey 2:30-3:30 Natatorium, p.m. All Day Women's Soccer vs. Valparaiso @ Krenzler Field, 7 p.m. Francesca Gariano Fri » The Story of Anne Frank, MC Auditorium, 10 a.m. » Volleyball vs. Loyola @ Woodling Gym, 7 p.m. Advertising Manager Nov.Sept. 20 28 CSU Symphony Orchestra, Waetjen Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Sarah George Men's, Women's Swimming, Intrasquad/Alumni Splash Bash @ Robert Business Manager Swimming and Diving Magnus Cup, Busbey Natatorium, All Day F. Busbey Natatorium, 9 a.m. Giorgiana Lascu Sat ESL Conversation Club, MC 122, 10 a.m. Student Media & Web Specialist Sat » Volleyball vs. UIC @ Woodling Gym, 4 p.m. Volleyball Horizon League Semiinals, Woodling Gym, 3 p.m. Daniel Lenhart Nov.Sept. 21 29 Women's Cross Country, All-Ohio Championship @ Cedarville, TBA Faculty Advisor Dr. Edward Horowitz Swimming and Diving Magnus Cup, Busbey Natatorium, All Day Distribution Men's Tennis, Ball State Invitational @ Muncle, Ind., All day Sun »» Volleyball Horizon League Semiinals, Woodling Gym, 2 p.m. Mark Heller Nov.Sept. 22 30 Staff Writers & Photographers Amara Alberto, Lisa Hammond, Matthew Johns, Roman Macharoni, Dan McCarthy, Becky Raspe, Megan Sheldon, Mon NoMen's Events Golf, Scheduled Telich Sun Life Financial/CSU Invitational, Cleveland, Cameron Tolbert, Elisabeth Weems » All day through Tuesday Nov. 23 Contact The Cauldron at [email protected] Want your event featured on our calendar? Send the event name, date, time and location to [email protected]. For letter to the editor submission guidelines, visit www.csucauldron.com. Submission deadline is every Saturday prior to the event by 5 p.m. THE CAULDRON 3 News CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper Nov. 17, 2015 » CSU offers 'safe place' for students LGBTQIA community welcomed to judgment-free support hour

By Cammie Collins

Cleveland State University offers a He also stressed the importance of of related topics. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, being supportive and encouraging to group. After noticing how much the Questioning, Intersex and Ally each other. find others like herself in the supportsupport group has changed and (LGBTQIA) Support Hour every transgender, I had no one like me in Tuesday from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. my life, “When and it introduced I first me came to similar out on as his years spent working toward a The meeting is located in Room 220 "When I first moreprogressed inclusive over CSU. time, King reflected of the Union Building (1836 Euclid came out as Ave.) and is open to anyone, including people, which was great,” Turner said walk-in participants and those who transgender, I “[The]Not group everyone has definitely attending helped methe "The support feel they need a safe, inclusive and immensely.” judgment-free environment. had no one like gay, bisexual or transgender. Many group has The gap between acceptance and me in my life peoplesupport simply hour go identifiesto show their as lesbian,helped me intolerance became thinner after support for the community. 2015 became a groundbreaking year and [the group] TJ Hayes is a junior Theater major significantly. for the LGBTQIA community. Same- and also an ally. sex marriage was nationally legalized introduced me to “I heard about the group via a It helped on June 26 and transgender people have been given the visibility in the similar people, said. “The support group has helped me see the media they’ve long awaited. which was great." flyer when I was a freshman," Hayes world through Unfortunately, this does not mean some aren’t still struggling, according me The significantly. history Itof helped the meLGBTQIA see the a different to the group. worldStudent through Support a differentHour spans perspective.” over 30 years. Pastor Don King was serving as perspective." the Lutheran Campus Pastor at CSU Demi Overly, a Studio Art major during the mid-1980s, and realized "I highly and freshman at CSU, has found the the campus needed to offer programs support group to be helpful. for all of its students. recommend “I highly recommend the group for “I began my work in 1985 and anyone struggling with their sexuality couldn’t help but notice that there was “I feel very fortunate to have been the group or identity, or just those who want to no activity for gay and lesbian people around in those years," King said. “I still see some of the great students for anyone “I’ve met a bunch of really awesome discussions with the Counseling who were a part of all of this, and it's peoplegive support in the toLGBTQIA others,” community, Overly said. Center,on campus,” I decided King to try said. and offer “Through a Gay gratifying to know that its offshoot is struggling with and it’s nice to have that support still making change in people's lives The Gay Men’s Support Group and college policy all these years their sexuality beganMen’s Supportin Fall of Group.”1987. Topics discussed themselveswhen it’s needed.”feeling like an outcast ranged from coming out, AIDS, the Today, King serves as pastor of or identity." withOftentimes nowhere to turn students for support. But find Cleveland area gay and lesbian scene Hopelater.” Lutheran Church, a Reconciling and safer sex. in Christ congregation located in acceptance, according to Overly. “By 1995, the Gay Men’s Support Cleveland Heights. once Despite students many join transgender the group, they people find Group had morphed into GLASA, a co- The support hour has been a huge climbing their way to the top and success since King started it all those promoting tolerance, including Emmy- added King. “We continued with a years ago and usually sees between Dr. Bruce Menapace is training nominated "Orange is the New Black" weeklyed Gay-Lesbian discussion Student format, Association,” but the ten and 20 attendees each week. director and psychologist at the CSU actress Laverne Cox and MSNBC host focus leaned toward making a political Counseling Center. He is also the co- Janet Mock, countless people on the For more information about the facilitator of the support group and transgender spectrum still face higher Today, GLASA is still an organization LGBTQIA Student Support Hour, please has established ground rules for those rates of discrimination, suicide and atchange CSU atthat CSU.” promotes an accepting contact Dr. Bruce Menapace by phone who attend. depression than the rest of the LGBT+ and safe community on and off at (216)687-2277 or by email at community. campus, while the LGBTQIA Support [email protected]. Menapace said. “What is said in the Dallas Turner, a sophomore “Confidentiality is important,” Linguistics major, was relieved to of facilitating discussion on a variety Group fulfills King’s original mission group stays in the group.” THE CAULDRON CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper 4 News Nov. 17, 2015 » CSU recognized as 'military friendly school' By Dan McCarthy

Once again, Cleveland State GI Bills like the Montgomery GI and now is a part of the GI Bill. Establishing Principles of Excellence University was recognized as a Bill became less generous, forcing "You'd be crazy not to take for Education Institutions Serving veterans to contribute to the cost of advantage of the GI Bill," Mahoney Service Members. The order was seen Media’s Guide to Military Friendly their education. said. Schools.“military This friendly marks the school” seventh byyear VictoryMore recently, however, President industry's questionable recruitment in a row CSU earned the honor. George W. Bush signed the Post 9/11 tacticsas a response and remarkably to for-profit poor graduate college Furthermore, the publications "You'd be outcomes. Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force 2008. Commonly referred to as "the Times and Marine Corps Times newVeteran GI Bill,"Educational this piece Assistance of legislation Act of American Legion noted that these ranked Cleveland State 120th in their went into effect in August 2009. crazy not institutionsVeterans' are organizations largely focused like theon The hallmark of the new GI Bill is full compensation afforded to veterans for to take recruitment practices, and released a university600-plus-school press release. 2016 “Best for Vets: the cost of tuition at four-year public statementprofit colleges on the Executive employing Order: predatory Colleges” rankings, according to a Success Program, which aims to aid advantage In short, the Executive Order is designed studentCSU is homeveterans to the navigating Veteran Student their afteruniversities three years like of CSU.active-duty Veterans service can to combat unscrupulous practices college careers. Services include postqualify Sept. to 11, receive 2001. these full benefits of the GI used by schools to gain access to the counseling for veterans using their GI According to the Department of military/veteran education benefits. It protects the full range of military/ that help to pay for service members’ veterans living in the state of Ohio Bill." veteran education benefits programs... tuitionBill entitlements costs. — federal benefits inVeteran 2014 — Affairs, more there than wereone in 866,000 12 Its provisions focus on ensuring Since World War II, the US residents of Ohio were veterans. students have the proper information, Congress has passed several pieces Pat Mahoney, a junior Political support and protections they need to of legislation — known as GI Bills Science major and army veteran, According to CSU, over 570 veterans make informed decisions about their — in order to assist members of the laughed when asked about how many are enrolled at the university. educational options. veterans come from Ohio. Not every institution, however, civilian life. "There's a joke in the infantry, that is viewed as giving veterans quality Indeed, CSU implemented policies militarySince that financially time, service as they members return to everyone comes from Ohio," Mahoney outcomes in terms of educational to comply with the president's 2012 said. quality and employment prospects order. Mahoney, a Cuyahoga County after graduation. homehave usedmortgages. these benefits in order tonative, saw deployment to Afghanistan In 2012, President Obama issued CSU maintains its value to veterans pay for higher education or to financeduring his time in the Marine Corps Executive Order #13607, called seekingAs a secondary non-profit, education. public university EngagementDuring the Vietnam War era, Project showcases CSU partnerships By Megan Sheldon Cleveland State University's Engagement. Dr. Bryon P. White, vice as the outcome. medicine. 'Engaged Learning' slogan dictates president of University Engagement Career encases internships, co-ops, According to Ferguson, CHAMPS almost every aspect of student students are encouraged to use life at CSU, and the new Cleveland CSU’s Civic Engagement created experiences where the goal is mutual higher-level thinking and problem Engagement Project (CEP) is no aand framework chief diversity to highlight officer the created impact CEP. field placements and professional solving. Students watch surgeries, exception. of students efforts called the Five Among CEP’s popular engagements visit cadaver labs, practice nursing CEP is a website designed to C’s: Connect, Cooperate, Collaborate, areand pre-defined.Trading Knowledge with China, skills and visit medical colleges. showcase the various ways students Consult and Career. Each C has its Cleveland Arts Education Consortium, Dr. Ferguson said many of the and faculty at CSU partner with own level of impact and reciprocity, Bioethics in Cleveland and Careers external organizations in Cleveland according to CEP’s website in Health and Medical Professions college students. CHAMPS candidates and Northeast Ohio. The partnerships Connect refers to one-time (CHAMPS). arestudents encouraged will to be seek first-generation high-skill volunteer and service experiences. Dr. Robert Ferguson, a professor and high-wage jobs in the health of resources and knowledge Consult is an agreement between an of Science Education at CSU, created professions and to return to the whilecreate a contributingmutually beneficial to exchangestudents’ expert and a client to reach a mutual Northeast Ohio region. learning experiences and academic end goal. partnerships. scholarships. Cooperate is created from short- CHAMPSThe two-week — one summer of CEP’s program first 50 To look further into the Engagement Created last year in conjunction term partnerships that focus on a is for students in Cleveland and the Project, visit http://www.cle-engage. with CSU’s 50th Anniversary, CEP single project. Collaborate refers to surrounding suburbs to recieve com/ introductions to careers in health and is managed by the Office of Civiclong-term goals with a specific impact THE CAULDRON CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper Nov. 17, 2015 5 News » Chi Delta Epsilon absorbed, now Delta Zeta According to Hoyt, there are two and they could not wait to welcome ways for a sorority to go national. They our diversity into their beautiful can colonize, where members attend other schools and start chapters there, In May 2015, Chi Delta Epsilon or they can be absorbed, where they mosaic of women.” join up with an already-established as Delta Zeta sisters. On Nov. 8, the national sorority. ladiesmembers were chartered were officially and installed initiated in “Deciding to colonize Chi Delta a ceremony where the Pi Phi chapter of Delta Zeta at CSU became a reality. as our members would have had to Hoyt said the charter will help travelEpsilon to woulddifferent have schools been andvery start difficult their chapter by expanding both their Photo courtesy facebook.com/deltazetaclevelandstate network and their resources. Delta The ladies of Delta Zeta at the installation of the Pi Phi chapter at CSU on Sunday, Nov. absorbed was a much more realistic Zeta is still new to CSU, and they’re 8. President Samantha Hoyt (center) holds the charter signed by the Founding Mothers. from scratch,” Hoyt said. “Being working with educational leadership Chi Delta Epsilon put their name consultants in Cleveland to get their By Elissa Tennant intogoal.” the national community in chapter up and running. Say goodbye to Chi Delta Epsilon, now president of the organization search of an established sorority that According to Hoyt, the chapter Cleveland State University. The new and recently helped lead the chapter would absorb them and that shared wants to be completely self-sustaining Founding Mothers of the Pi Phi through their transition into a their values of friendship, service in the near future. chapter of Delta Zeta at CSU have just national sorority. and scholarship. Hoyt said she went Aside from a national impact, Hoyt gone national. Hoyt explained the process in an through multiple meetings and votes is also hoping the new charter will Though that may sound like e-mail interview. Chi Delta Epsilon before making a decision with her have a more local impact at CSU. gibberish to some, Delta Zeta was 25 members strong when she sisters. “We [Delta Zeta] want to motivate president Samantha Hoyt, a junior joined, but there were no other Chi “We came to the conclusion that individuals to be involved in their Secondary English Education major, Delta Epsilons in the world, and the school environments and in their knows the system inside and out. sorority decided it would be best to communities," she said. "We want to She joined Delta Zeta in 2013 when transition into a national sorority to matched,the best they fit wanted for us to was raise the our Delta it was still Chi Delta Epsilon. She is expand its network. GPA,Zeta we Sorority,” enjoyed she their said. philanthropy “Our values make a difference.” THE

CAULDRON CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper Sports Nov. 17, 2015 6 » Men's soccer season ends in OT Vikings lose in second round of tournament 1-0 against Oakland

Photos by Gregory Kula Left: Junior forward Sergio Manesio (number 5) receives a pass from sophomore midielder Alec Nagucki as they prepare an assault on the Detroit defense. Right: Senior defender Mustafa Raychouni clears the ball from the Vikings zone and scares the living daylights out of a Detroit player. By Matthew Johns

“For teams like us, [controlled League men’s soccer tournament CSU’s defense held fast throughout half. Two diving saves by Detroit’s emotions] are very important," Nov. The 9 firstat Krenzler round ofField the took Horizon two thegetting game, used only to,” allowinghe said. Detroit one goaliethe night, prevented 13 of which CSU camefrom in jumping the first Kazemaini said. "We like to control overtimes, but Cleveland State shot on goal. out in front. the tempo, so making sure we’re not University was able to secure a win Junior forward Sergio Manesio “Everything was working, and we over the University of Detroit Mercy and junior goalkeeper and Defensive The team was certainly tired after on a goal in the 105th minute. Player of the Week Aleksander Drobac moreoverly thanexcited 105 is minuteshuge.” of play on The game showed strong defense just In kept the secondpressing overtime, and we sophomore were finally Monday night. But they advanced as the two teams traded possessions to praise their efforts. defenderable to break Jake though,” Lagania Kazemaini broke open said. to play Oakland University in the on and off throughout the game — led “Manesiothe cause. isKazemaini a big part was of the it," first he none of which resulted in a goal. said. "Our communication has been Hammouda, who laced a goal from Chicago. It was a rematch of last year’s justdown outside field the and box. passed the ball matchupsemifinal to inround which CSUThursday, lost 2-1. Nov. 12 in injuries. Just over two minutes into been together and on the same page On Thursday night, CSU fell to the A game, physical sophomore first half forward saw three Kareem CSU flawless, and the defensive unit has Oakland in the Horizon League Banton went down after a hard play Earlier this season, Manesio was "We kept by a Detroit defender. Banton left the for a number of games now.” overtime. Oakland scored in the 97th game and did not return. start for the CSU defense. This move minutesemifinals to seal by the victory. a score of 1-0 in provedmoved intowise the as backfieldCSU’s defense after ahas rough pressing and Coach Kazemaini couldn’t Difranco also got knocked down with been a large part of their successes complain about his team’s a shin Freshman injury but midfielder stayed in the Gianluca game. this season. we were finally performance. They played hard and A few minutes later, sophomore Kazemaini spoke highly of the team remained focused throughout the leadership. Just ten of CSU’s 31 men’s able to break long evening. But Kazemaini did have Hammouda went down and left the soccer players are upperclassmen, a recommendation for the league after game,midfielder but would and return forward a short Hesham time which called for a strong sense of through." the game on Monday. later. focus and experience. “It would be great if the Horizon CSU head coach Ali Kazemaini said “[The leadership is] very crucial," Kazemaini said. "Guys that have been these games out a little bit," he said. "If from getting into a rhythm in the around know how to weather the youLeague end couldup winning find athe way thing, to you’ll spread beginningthese injuries of the prevented game. the Vikings storm throughout the game and make “We picked up a couple injuries to a sure that if we’re bending, we don’t celebrate, mobbing Hammouda. This couple starters early on that hurt our The team rushed onto the field to withplay fivea recordgames inof ten9-8-2 days.” and four rotation a little bit and that took some CSU took 15 total shots on goal on didn’t have to control their emotions. athletes The Vikingson all-Horizon finished League their teams. season break.” was the first time all night the players THE CAULDRON CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper 7 Sports Nov. 17, 2015 » CSU running club in full stride get stronger and really work towards Country Championship Saturday, Nov. 14 in Lexington, Ky. — and one track Ryland helped create the club event in the spring. becausebettering there themselves.” was a lack of running The club meets every Tuesday and on campus. With only a women’s cross country team at CSU, the racing scene are optional. They run anywhere from was very barren. threeThursday to seven night, miles but each official practice. practices This dilemma meant high school This amount may seem like a lot to runners like Ryland had nowhere to an outsider, but Szabados knows it is turn. He said this usually discourages not just about running. people from running at all. “You have to make it more about “For those who began running, it’s the community than more about

done some things where we go do hard Eva to keepSzabados, on running,” a senior he said. Pre- “It’s somethe speed actual work club,” and then she we said. go to “We’ve Physicaleasy to run Therapy with amajor, community.” runs with the Ryland has learned this lesson run as a team on the women’s side of overWendy’s. the It’slast doing two years.things asHe aknows team.” Photo courtesy David Ryland and Michael Pace theteam club. even The though guys they compete can’t asofficially a full, this social aspect has helped the club. The Cleveland State Running Club after their recent National Intercollegiate Running Club Growth in membership has been Association Cross Country National Championship appearance Saturday, Nov. 14. only have three full-time members. tremendous since they started doing By Gregory Kula Szabadosfive-person said team, the butrunning the is women just more than just running. more individual. He knows everyone loves the food When senior Pre-Physical Therapy 12 active members and seems to be A $50 fee gets a member gear along and camaraderie, but Ryland uses this major David Ryland helped found growing every day. with entry into three separate races to the club's advantage. the Cleveland State Running Club in “I feel like we are getting a lot each year. The team participates in “You have to run to get to the social January of 2014, he knew it was not two cross country meets in the fall — going to be an easy task. said. “Now we actually have members such as the National Intercollegiate more dedicated members,” Ryland But two years later, the club has who want to get faster and want to Running Club Association Cross events,” he said. “That’s where we trick you.” CSU hockey looks to adjust and grow By Gregory Kula

Cleveland State University may not this season. athletes including their lone goalie, “Our objective this year was to go freshman Kyle Seaman. to nationals — but we scheduled more but that doesn't mean its students said. “We aren’t clicking as a unit all “Right now we only have one aren’thave anplaying official some NCAA great hockey hockey. team, “We are still playing sloppy,” he CSU’s Club Hockey team is in [Division He also II] noted schools they this had year,” tried he to said. beef the middle of their fourth year of the time.” goalie,” Orahoske said. “If he gets hurt,up“We the might roster not withbe ready some for recruits, that step.” but operation, and the team is ecstatic to "Our objective 50-37we’re thisscrewed.” season, and Orahoske says the team is still mostly local students be a part of something still growing at this Theis not just Viking the young have goalie’s been fault. outscoredwho played hockey in high school. the university. this year was to Orahoske believes the team needs One exciting upcoming game for Cody Orahoske, a senior Business Economics and Chemistry double go to nationals... defensive side. they take on the University of Akron at major, plays forward with the team to He find also a bettersaid the game team plan has on been the Quickenthe Vikings Loans will Arena. be onOrahoske Feb. 19said when and is proud to be one of the club's but we might offensively confused and disconnected the tickets will get students and fans founders. with one another. One game someone into their game along with a Monsters not be ready for scores three goals and the next they game right after. that step." score none. Consistency seems to be “I feel confident that when I leave the largest problem overall. hope to win more in the second half of it will The stillclub be may around,” survive, he said.but “That’sthis Orahoske also believes some of their With season, a 3-6-1 and record,Orahoske the said Vikings he is seasonmy main has objective.” started off rocky. the losses have occurred because of hopeful the team grows together. A young goalie from Cincinnati and the competition the team has faced plenty of injuries have hindered the The injuries have been especially this year compared to the previous growth that Orahoske hoped to see rough as the team is down to 17 seasons. THE

CAULDRON CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper 8 Nov. 17, 2015 Feature » Fun times in Cleveland Touring the city on a college budget

By Gregory Kula

Although Cleveland may still including milkshakes, malts, ice A completely calming few hours be the butt of jokes in modern drink. Both reasonably priced and cream and phosphates — a tangy here showcases the gentler side of media (“Hastily Made Cleveland rightchocolate in the andmiddle raspberry-flavored of the district, soda with crushed ice. the city — and maybe you’ll leave it is a perfect beginning to your Almost everything is under $10 with your very own cat or puppy. has transformed itself into an arts, unless you are going to get the To conclude your tour of Tremont, culture,Tourism food Video,” and anyone?),entertainment the city a trip to Barrio Tremont is in order. capital. Cleveland “vacation.” of ice cream with basically every This restaurant offers chips, tacos Inside the APL, topping.“Terminal Tower” — ten scoopsand everything else Mexican. The visitors can Altogether, one evening of queso is one-of-a-kind and the tacos Voted as a top destination in the entertainment and food in Gordon thanNew justYork rock Times now, and“52 ClevelandPlaces to Visitplay with cats in Square will cost under $30 per about two. Statein 2015,” University Cleveland is lucky does enough a tolot more person if you stay on budget. onlyA full cost day $3 of and relaxation fill you and up movie after be right in the middle of the growing special rooms magic in Tremont will only cost city. and interact with Day Two: Tremont around $20. One of Cleveland’s biggest lures is its many peculiar neighborhoods the rest of the Tremont is located slightly west Day Three: Ohio City but visiting all of them would take of downtown. It’s a great place to months or even years. To simplify animals. visit during the winter months and Located right across the the process, The Cauldron has offers a more relaxing look at the Cuyahoga River from Downtown, compiled a list of discounted, free or city. Ohio City offers a look at Cleveland’s must-see Cleveland destinations. Start with the famous “A Christmas new restaurant and brewery scene The Capitol Theater sits a short mixed with Cleveland from the past Cleveland can be done in a week walk across the street from the coffee This museum/monument to the century. andThis will list take of you five around specific the areas entire of shop. This Cleveland Cinemas movie movieStory House”— located from on the W. iconic 11st Street film. First stop at the famous West Side city. Take a date or a friend on this theater shows both blockbuster — is restored perfectly to look like Market on W. 25th Street. Filled adventure after class, or pretend and smaller movies. CSU students the main character Ralphie’s house with over 100 different vendors, the you’re better than Ferris Bueller can receive a discounted $8.50 and even holds many of the actual market has anything from fresh fruit and take the whole week off. ticket every day, but the best deal is to mouth-watering crepes for under Monday when all regular tickets are the house only costs $10 — $8 with $6. Day One: Gordon Square $6. aprops AAA card used — in and the if film.you’re Entry feeling into Even if you don’t want to buy If there aren’t any good movies adventurous, you can splurge on anything, a quick look inside the Gordon Square Arts District is showing, live community theater is your very own leg lamp at the gift building will amaze anyone as it located about six miles east of the just around the corner. Near West shop. condenses the hustle and bustle CSU campus on Detroit Avenue. A Down the street from the house of the city into one place. Try to quick, 11-minute drive from CSU, building and offer shows for as low sits something that isn’t unique to Gordon Square has live theater, asTheater $10. Nearrecently West finished performs their a new new Cleveland but is still a great (and movies and plenty of good local show every few months, including free) place for anyone to go — the priceremember and quality. not to buy the first fruit food — like Gypsy Bean & Baking Cleveland Animal Protective League or Closevegetable by isyou a seelittle — restaurant find the best Co. located on the corner of Detroit After a movie or show, it’s time for (APL). The APL shelters all types of called Ohio City Burrito. A “Chipotle- and West 65th Street. some“Scrooge! Cleveland The Musical” history mixedthis winter. with animals who have been abandoned This coffee shop serves local sugar. Sweet Moses Soda Fountain & and are looking for homes. affordable look at Cleveland food. Treat Shop — named after the city’s Inside the APL, visitors can play Thelike” burritos burrito joint,are itonly offers $6.45 a more and founder, Moses Cleaveland — offers with cats in special rooms and (unlike Chipotle) guac is free. favorites like “The World,” a hazelnut,an old-time feel with their desserts, interact with the rest of the animals. After a burrito, visit the quaint almond and macadamia nut flavored drink, and “The Moscow,” a white THE

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Photo courtesy thisiscleveland.com Photo courtesy planning.org Left: The Cleveland Museum of Art in University Circle holds a wide variety of any type of artwork, including magniicent suits of armor and swords. Right: The West Side Market offers anything from fresh fruit to lavored popcorn in its huge building and outdoor pavilions. little shops lining W. 25th Street. a tad pricey, the portions are huge. Sunday for only $7 — with a student Any Cleveland trip should Don’t miss Horizontal Books, where (The mac and cheese is always a ID. Their schedule is different every incorporate one of the major sports every book is at least 50 percent off. fantastic treat for two.) week, and shows usually start This store, along with the many around 7 p.m. college budget. Avoid splurging with others, offer a small town feel in a Also open starting Nov. 27 is the appsteams, like which SeatGeek, can bewhich difficult currently on a big city. Avoid splurging Rink at Wade Oval. Skating is only $1 has plenty of $10 Cleveland A day across the river will only with an ID, with an additional $2 for Cavaliers tickets for sale. cost about $15 on food and with the with apps like skate rentals if you don’t bring your If a sporting event isn’t your cup myriad shops, you’ll most likely be own. It’s a very small rink but is still of tea, Great Lakes Theater and in Ohio City until sunset. SeatGeek, which great for the end of a date night. PlayhouseSquare offer a range of With the show and museums, day discounts for students — like Great Day Four: University Circle currently has four’s cost is around $30 on budget. Lakes’ $15 tickets and Playhouse’s $10 Smartseats. But plan to buy Day four of the Cleveland tour plenty of $10 Day Five: Downtown early, because they sell out fast. moves across the city to University Cavs tickets. With a museum plus a show or Circle, near Case Western Reserve Any Cleveland tour would be University, where we can get our incomplete without a visit to some will be the most expensive at around inner artist on. of the largest landmarks in the $40game, including the final food. day of this city tour The Cleveland Museum of Art Downtown area. (CMA) showcases art from all over Right across the grass of Wade The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ending the trip and more the world and is consistently ranked Oval, just a short distance from CMA, and Museum offers $18 tickets for as one of the top ten art museums sits the Cleveland Natural History students, but if that’s too pricey, This tour — for just a little in the country. According to its skip it and start the morning with over $100 — highlights many of website, the building holds over for only $10 to ogle the animal and a simple walk past the Rock Hall the must-see places in Cleveland 30,000 pieces of artwork. CMA geologicalMuseum. displays. A Viking ID gets you indown to the East Ninth Street Pier to without spending an enormous shows off art from ancient China all The most exciting part is the watch the ships and planes pass by. amount of money, but to see the way until the present day, but planetarium where short nature The Great Lakes Science Center Cleveland completely, it would take the best part is the admission cost and space shows are available sits a few hundred yards away, but much too long. — free. for $5. People of all ages can be tickets for that are also only slightly CMA is too large to complete in taken anywhere on the earth or discounted at $14. Make it worth ID everywhere — you never know a day, but a few hours in different in the universe in the completely the money by spending $19 and whenSo someone go forth. will Bring have your a discount. Viking galleries offers a satisfying taste of immersive, spherical theater. about four hours in both the Science And always be on the lookout for artwork from around the globe. Be To conclude your artsy day, Center and the Steamship William new restaurants and events because sure to view the immense collection an independent or off-the-wall G. Mather Maritime Museum just each neighborhood is still growing. of armor and swords on the second movie awaits just down the street outside. The Mather is a gigantic From old to new to peaceful to in- at Cleveland Institute of Art’s ship with a great view of the city your-face, Cleveland offers a little This museum is also a great place Cinematheque. The theater offers and Lake Erie. It’s a perfect photo bit of everything for every tourist, forfloor. a bite to eat. Although it can get unique shows Thursday through opportunity. local or student. THE CAULDRON CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper 1010 A&EA&E CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper Nov. 17, 2015 » Captured on campus: Diversity fashion show CAB Event highlights clothing from cultures around the world

Photos by Francesca Gariano

Top Left: Members of the Hungarian Scout Folk Ensemble, a Cleveland organization invited specially for the event, model their traditional folk costumes at the "Walk the World" fashion show held by Campus Activities Board (CAB) in the Cleveland State University Student Center Ballroom Thursday, Nov. 12. All of the members of the dance group can read, write and speak Hungarian luently.

Top Right: Lina Billings, a sophomore Speech and Hearing major and the Diversity chair of CAB, models attire from her Russian homeland, complete with a colorful lower crown. Billings has been responsible for all CAB-organized diversity events this semester.

Bottom Left: Louis Walee, a junior Political Science and Black Studies double major, shows off his matching, printed two-piece inspired by West African fashion.

Bottom Right: Kelly Miller (right), a Speech and Hearing major, and Dallas Turner, a sophomore Linguistics major, try their hand at homemade lower crowns. THETHE CAULDRONCAULDRON CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper 11 Reviews11 A&E CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper Nov. 17, 2015 » 'Halo 5' adds mishmosh of changes By Mark Heller Master Chief is back in the new clunky, slow-moving AI is worse than having no teammates at all. frominstallment developer of 343 the Industries. “Halo” universe, 343 new multiplayer mode that includes set“Halo out 5: to Guardians,”raise the bar released on the wildly Oct. 27the Second, highly anticipated “Halo 5” also Warzone adds anmode. all- Warzone is the largest multiplayer did just that — with a few drawbacks. mode in the game with 12 versus 12 successful Right from “Halo” the franchise,start, the andfurther they players — plus AI players — on both render distances and higher texture teams. universe while the game delivers the AI bosses that randomly spawn andetail all new immerse story, youbut there in theare two “Halo” around Teams the canmap fight to earn each points. other They and important changes to note. destroy their enemy’s base. If a team Photo courtesy halo5universe.com of play to single-player mode with getscan also1,000 fight points to control or destroys the map the and "Halo 5" now sports the highly anticipated Warzone mode — the largest multiplayer mode its First,team dynamic. “Halo 5” bringsIn previous a new games, style enemy’s base, they win. Warzone in the game with 12 versus 12 players. has quickly become my favorite play feature, which allowed two playing solo, but if you liked classic intelligence (AI) players. However, players to play on the same console. couch cooperative play then you theyou new fought AI alongsideplayers can many be directed artificial Some of the game’s new features Whether you were by yourself or with should probably pass on this title. aremultiplayer great, but modethere arein manythe changes“Halo” series.your friends, you could experience the highlight ahead of you. that spawn from 343 forgetting their same game. This was one of the best to Theyfocus firealso on specifichave enemiesimproved you features of "Halo" and why it became intelligence, allowing them to support popular. so memorable — and now it’s gone. you better throughout the game. This roots and what first made “Halo” so The new additions to the game are is a welcome change. Dealing with removed the split-screen, cooperative In favor of better graphics, “Halo 5” definitely welcome changes if you are Modern ' Movie' enjoyable, timeless impress her. look and feel while also offering With help from his best friend/dog, something new. The Flying Ace scenes , and a self-help book, Charlie in particular offer a unique way for learns how to improve himself and be the animators to thrust you into comfortable in his own skin. wonderfully whimsical environments At the same time, Snoopy comes and settings. across an old typewriter and — The only weak point of “The inspired by his owner’s struggles with everyday life — crafts a story around Snoopy's Flying Ace persona and his itPeanuts doesn’t Movie” need tois be.the It’s plot. simple, The story never-ending war with the Red Baron. nostalgicisn’t exactly and, most “Citizen importantly, Kane” fun. — but The children’s voice acting is spot- on when compared to the specials produced nearly 50 years ago. offered Overall, a great “The introductionPeanuts Movie” to theseis an Photo courtesy themarysue.com Hadley Belle Miller’s voice as Lucy in timelessenjoyable characters, film for all ages.and longtime Kids are learns how to improve himself in "," released Nov.particular 6. has a lot of life and energy. fans will not be disappointed as By Roman Macharoni All of the popular and loved this iteration has been treated with I think everyone at some point has so long ago. characters of the comic strip are the love and respect the franchise Everyone’s favorite balding, shown as well — Linus, , deserves. comic strips or watched the holiday chronically depressed blockhead, Sally, , , Peppermint specials.seen one Nowof Charles a new Schulz’s generation “Peanuts” can Charlie Brown (voiced by Noah and many more. Created by enjoy these iconic characters like Schnapp), is surprised when a new the animation innovators at Blue Sky girl moves in across the street. He — released Nov. 6. Schulz would be renders modern versions of all these proudnever tobefore see hisin characters“The Peanuts still asMovie” in love with this “Little Red-Haired characters.studios (“Ice Age,” “Rio”), the movie lovable and entertaining as they were finds himself falling head over heels The animation captures the iconic

Girl” as he tries everything he can to THE CAULDRON CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper 12 Music Nov. 17, 2015 » Album Reviews By Johnny Cook Beach Slang Musically, there are some killer riffs and great "The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like breakdowns, and it’s really easy to get excited Us" and caught up in them. However, the lyrics are Polyvinyl Records, Big Scary Monsters distracting. The multitude of references to being young, alive or just feeling something wear thin Have you ever been to a party where it looked fairly quickly. It might be best to try not listening to the lyrics or Afterwards, you could never decide whether you to just take them at face value as meaningless words werelike everyone missing outwas on having something a blast or but the youparty weren’t? just wasn’t fun. music is fun. Trying to get into the lyrics isn’t. That feeling reminds me of Beach Slang’s full- fitting It feels that mean particular or wrong song. to Rocking lob any out real to criticismjust the length debut album, “The Things We Do To Find towards Beach Slang, though. This band is low- stakes, and this type of judgmental hand-wringing Released Oct. 30, almost every song includes somePeople reference Who Feel to Like slamming Us.” beers, turning the amps up to eleven or just trying to feel something eitheris exactly be whatgently they’re bobbing giving your the head middle-finger or pumping to. good, righteous and honest. These are cool and This isn’t really “love it or hate it” music, but you’ll good things! I should be having a good time, damn checking out. Just because I’m not having a great it, but for some reason I’m not. timeyour atfist the in partythe air. doesn’t In either mean case, you the won’t album enjoy is worth At every turn, the album gives the sense that the the highlights are tempered by the uniformity of the yourself. music will kick your ass, and you should be drinking other songs. a six pack of some shit beer the whole way through. The ballad in the middle of the album kills a lot But unfortunately, the album isn’t as cathartic as it wants to be. then the record is over before you know it, running There are some great moments on the record — justof the under momentum half an hourthe first with few only songs one generate,song longer and than three minutes.

“Bad Art & Weirdo Ideas” is a hell of a tune — but

Ellie Goulding These are the songs that play it closest to the "Delirium" pop tropes. Her ability to accent and strongly Cherrytree/Interscope Records, POLYDOR

I don’t want to call it a revival — it never went bypunctuate crunching phrases electro-pop in songs and like makes “Codes” some andof the“On My away — but pop music has been getting some catchiestMind” keep moments Goulding’s on the voicealbum. from being overtaken serious critical attention lately. Artists like Taylor On the second half of the album Goulding’s voice Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lorde, Charli XCX and seems to get suffocated by her music — or she simply Lana Del Rey might have been written off as failed to pen any inspired lyrics to accompany her barrage of synths. now getting lauded with compliments like “self- Often her voice is double-tracked to avoid falling “commercially motivated” twenty years ago but are under the weight of the maximalist production, but This is a strange suggestion, as if pop stars have it ends up cheapening her already powerful pipes. neveraware” had and autonomy presented or as knowledge masters of of their the genrecraft. The problem with writing pop songs in an conventions until now, which brings me to Ellie fail to infuse that magical earworm quality, there’s This album is an attempt to appeal to the reallyattempt nothing to be else as left.“pop” About as possiblea third of isGoulding’s that if the songs conventionsGoulding’s third of the album, genre “Delirium,” in the same released way thatNov. 6. songs here are inherently captivating, but the rest someone like Swift has (ironically or not) aimed are repetitive versions of the same track. on previous albums. The results are fairly mixed Goulding actually said in an interview with NME and really rest on the strength of the individual to make the biggest, most “pop” song possible. producers. echo of the idea that being pop means completely Goulding’s stalwart voice is strong throughout buyingthat she into wanted the rules to ofmake the genre. a “big pop album” — an the album, but most songs are musically and lyrically Well, Goulding buys in bigtime. She recruits some powerful producers and essentially goes for a enjoyable and highlights the quality of Goulding’s maximalist version of what she’s already been doing airy,not up ephemeral to snuff.The voice. first half of the album is pretty THE CAULDRON CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper Nov. 17, 2015 13 Food »

Photos by Roman Macharoni

Far left: The fully customizable Bayou Burger, served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and onion

Top center: Hush puppies — crispy cornbread served in their signature Bistro sauce

Bottom center: Tia's absolutely heavenly chocolate cheescake

Monday-Tuesday: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Bourbon Street Sunday: 10 a.m.-1 a.m.

2393 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113 Barrel Room (216) 298-4400

By Roman Macharoni

Resting in the middle of thriving, while moist and tender on the inside. is a little dry but makes up for it with multicultural Tremont lies one of the There’s also starter portions of an amazing crème brulee ($6) and most authentic Creole restaurants their chicken and sausage gumbo The Andouille sausage sandwich Tia'sTo absolutelyfinish off, theheavenly restaurant chocolate offers I’ve ever experienced. With a friendly ($5.50), oysters on the half shell explosive flavor. cheesecake ($7.50). Both are love at staff and an exemplary, lavish dining (market price) and their Gulf Blue savory, spicy treat. It’s also topped environment, the Bourbon Street Crab Cakes ($12). There’s even withblends the aslaw lot and of served great with flavors honey for — a not that you’ll want to. Barrel Room serves up comfort food alligator skewers ($9) and frog legs mustard and great with a drizzle of firstOverall, bite and the sizableBourbon enough Street Barrelto share with a kick — fast, fresh and bursting ($8.50 for 2 pairs) for the more Bistro sauce. The sausage or the pork Room is different from your average adventurous diners. eatery. It’s genuine Louisiana dining, The moment you walk in you are The Barrel Room also has an some of their pomme frittes (fries). from the beer shipped in from New greetedwith flavor. with intimate torchlight, affordable lunch special. For $10, they Po There’sBoy is definitelyalso options worth fora try those with Orleans to the authentic preparation glimmering chandeliers and an offer one of their signature Po Boy with dietary restrictions. A variety of their tempting creations. expansive bar counter. sub sandwiches with either a cup of of vegan and gluten-free options Sporting an award-winning chef, It’s an absolutely beautiful gumbo or their soup of the day. It’s the it’s classy without the classy price. It’s perfect portion for a satisfying lunch. ($8 for the lunch portion) — hearty a swingin’ place to bring your friends comfortable decor. The staff is cordial The Po Boys served here are andinclude satisfying the — Bourbon and the Street vibrant Vegan andrestaurant offers greatwith suggestions two basedfloors on of availableelegant, with all kinds of meats, Tremont Rouge salad ($9), served stomach and your soul. your taste and familiarity with Creole including the cochon de lait with a balsamic vinaigrette made with and enjoy some food that will fill your cuisine. (barbequed pork; full order $11.50), a spicy kick. A great way to start your meal spicy Andouille sausage (full order For those who want a more is with the hush puppies ($5.50), $9) and crispy oyster (full order $13). traditional lunch, the Barrel Room drizzled with their homemade Bistro The pork is sweet and tangy, also makes a fully customizable Bayou sauce — similar to Hollandaise sauce especially with the red onion citrus Burger ($11.50). Served on a brioche — and served crispy on the outside slaw topping. The Andouille sausage bun, it’s juicy and quite large. THE Nov.Oct. 17, 201527, 2015 CAULDRON CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper 14 OpinionOpinionOpinion Oct. 20, 2015 » 'War on Christmas' over a Starbucks cup? Why holiday decor shouldn’t be deemed controversial By Sara Liptak First off, let’s be clear. It isn’t even causing controversy in the nation anti-Christmas and don’t believe “People are mad about this cup Thanksgiving yet! Can’t we just eat our and honestly, I think some people are in Jesus," then sure, stir up some because they’re saying Starbucks is turkey and ham before criticizing the taking it too far. controversy about the company. But being anti-Christmas. The old cups way a paper coffee cup looks and the Because one man, former pastor they didn’t say anything remotely Joshua Feuerstein, posted a video related to that. Starbucks — the billion-dollar on social media saying he thinks The cups have nothing on them had snowflakes and Santa’s sleigh and chainso-called that “message” serves society'sit's portraying? caffeine Starbucks is creating a "War on except the Starbucks logo, so how theelves, audience’s you know, reaction. all the “Now, things they’re you find cravings on an almost 24-hour basis Christmas" because they took Christ can someone even be offended by justin thered. And Bible,” just she look said,at this giggling cup, you with — revealed its latest holiday cup and Christmas off of the cups, the entire situation blew up on social I’m all for people standing up for I'm going to continue to enjoy my featuring only their logo and the color media, local and national news whatabsolutely they believenothing? in, but if a coffee might as well call it a Satan-sipper.” red.during GASP! the first weekend of November,channels and made me agitated. soy and two packets of cane sugar Unlike previous years when the The way he went about voicing his about Christmas, then you need to get atVenti Starbucks, Pike Placeand remember Roast coffee that my with yourcup is priorities going to straight. define the way you feelpersonal religious beliefs will remain bells, snowmen, ornaments, doves, But this has gotten out of control, Have you been inside a Starbucks the same regardless of what a cup reindeer,company pine used trees snowflakes, — you get the jingle andopinion it hasn’t is fine. even been a full two looks like. idea — they decided to make it “a weeks since the video was posted — At the register, there are a bunch of Merry almost Christmas! blank canvas for customers to tell let alone since Starbucks revealed its giftsince cards, they a revealed few holiday their CDs new and cups? even their Christmas stories in their own new coffee cups. some wrapped-up treats, all which If the company had released a have Christmas-associated themes on told CNNMoney on Nov. 8. statement before the red cups were them. way,” according to what Starbucks handed out to billions of consumers This company is not bashing Sara Liptak is a senior Journalism Nothing. and said something along the lines of Christianity by any means. & Promotional Communication major It’sWhat’s a cupwrong that with will this be statement? recycled "We’re not having anything Christmas- I think Ellen DeGeneres said it best at CSU and Opinion editor for The or thrown away. Either way, it’s related on our cups because we are on her show Tuesday, Nov. 10. Cauldron. World Health Organization report isn't hogwash Think twice about consuming processed, red meats By Abe Kurp

This October, the World Health and red meat — and I think you should steak or hamburger. I probably won’t report is just a load of hogwash, you at consider doing that, too. be joining any vegetarian clubs either. least have to admit processed meats linked eating red meat and processed I’m 26, and I’ve eaten meat just But when I’m completely honest aren’t exactly healthy for you. meatsOrganization — like hot (WHO) dogs, ham definitively and about every day of my life. with myself, I could probably live Many of them aren’t delicious lunch meat — to an increased risk for It’s on every menu — the without ever eating another hot dog either. colorectal cancer, which consistently centerpiece of almost every meal. And or McDonald’s hamburger. ranks in the top three deadliest in my house, if we’re going to have a really be any worse — even slightly cancers. meatless Thanksgiving then we might As a kid, I’d gobble up that junk — Soif you why eat one not fewer try hot it? dog a Will week your life The truth is that the WHO report as well invite Hitler over to carve the indiscriminately.Couldn’t you? Now I take a second told us nothing new. Tofurkey. look before I eat it. And isn’t Meatless Monday — a The idea that processed and red So I understand the utter heresy “Exactly what part of a pig, cow or once-a-weekthan usual? abstaining from meaty meats are linked to cancer has been of the simple statement, “maybe we chicken is perfectly round and light goodness — the perfect opportunity around for at least 30 years. The WHO report simply gathered and analyzed For most people, the hierarchy of my hot dog. One day, I wouldn’t be Don’t ask your meat-loving friends the data of more than 800 previous best-feelings-evershouldn’t eat so much goes meat.” something surprisedpinkish brown?”if it responded. I sometimes ask orto family.try out Don’t something ask the new? meat industry. studies on the topic. I ask myself Don’t ask anybody. But, for some reason, the news born child, biting into an expensive needs these reconstituted logs of fat Just try it! You’ll be glad you did. really shook me. like this: wedding day, sight of first- , “Who needs ‘em? Who Since I heard about the report, I’ve The love of meat is engrained in I’m sure many of you have asked been trying to change my lifestyle, bothsteak our for culturethe first and time. our DNA. So no, yourselvesand salt?” something similar. Abe Kurp is a senior Middle mainly by cutting back on the amount I don’t see myself ever completely Even if you’re with the meat Childhood Education major at CSU and of meat I eat — particularly processed industry on this, and think the WHO Managing editor for The Cauldron.

giving up on the amazing flavors of a THETHETHE Oct.Oct. 27,27, 20152015 CAULDRONCAULDRONCAULDRON CSU’sCSU’s Alternative Alternative Student Student Newspaper Newspaper Nov. 17, 2015 14141515OpinionOpinionOpinionOpinionOpinion Oct. 20, 2015 »»» Institutional racism raises campus concerns How students at the University of Missouri are raising justice By Lisa Hammond

In 2015, you would never expect university — have done nothing to football team said they would not the country. to see a truck riding around a college stop these acts. practice or play another game until Is this because fewer black people When confronted about racist the president resigned. incidents on campus, former They were scheduled to play No, it's because of institutional campusYou would filled not with expect students to yellingsee a president Tim Wolfe brushed off Brigham Young University and if they racismare going withholding into the field? black people from Swastika“White Power.” painted with feces on a a group of black students, leaving forfeited, the school would have to jobs they are well suited for. college dormitory. them and other students feeling their pay Brigham Young $1 million dollars. This year has been a tumultuous You would not expect threats of concerns did not matter. Wolfe stepped down, not because a one with many instances of police shooting of all black people to be In turn, they decided to form a young student was willing to risk his shootings of unarmed black people, made on social media websites. group called Concerned Student 1950 life for the protection and respect of attacks of policemen against young But all that and more has happened to begin addressing these issues. his people, but because the university black children and now racial within the last three months at the One student, Jonathon Butler, was did not want to pay another school discrimination on college campuses. University of Missouri. so fed up with the occurrences on that much money. It is almost 2016, and it's time for a Since the beginning of the Fall campus he decided to go on a hunger People like to say racism is over, yet new start. semester, black students have been strike. black students continuously live in It’s time for people to stop saying under attack. On Nov. 2, Butler began his hunger fear while trying to get an education racism does not exist and begin Racial slurs have been said to strike, declaring he would not eat and succeed in life. addressing the issue at hand, because their faces. Even while celebrating anything until Wolfe stepped down Black people are not equally racism DOES exist. Homecoming in October, a student from his position. represented at academic institutions, walked on stage and publicly yelled Once Butler began to get attention, which was one of the concerns racial slurs to black students. black students on the football team Concerned Student 1950 raised. Lisa Hammond is a senior Journalism All the while, the administration joined in. There are fewer and fewer black & Promotional Communication major — including the president of the The University of Missouri’s professors at universities all across at CSU. Love is a spectrum, not a dichotomy More than a secondhand emotion from teenage years By Elisabeth Weems

“You’re too young to know what Young love is an unripe form of tolerate, how to not be codependent Measuring love is nearly impossible, affection, but it's also just as serious or how not to resist temptation. We hear this from adults who for teenagers as it is for adults. For some, it takes a lifetime to learn thing. deniedlove is.” the legitimacy of our high All human beings crave connection true love comes from the love we have because it isn’t some quantifiable school relationships. and understanding from others. Our for ourselves — the kind that doesn’t love more than adolescents due to the Those dogmatic adults were wrong. emotions are valid from birth — need others’ validation. differenceIt is equally in experience unjustified levels.to say adults No one is too young to know what regardless of how well we understand Unfortunately, some never come to Young people have just as strong a love is, because it is engrained in our or rationalize them. this realization and constantly seek capacity of love as adults — regardless biological makeup. Many adults wrongly discredit love from others to supplement self- of how immature, naïve or misguided Our mere existence is the result of children for their capacity to feel love. their emotions may seem. the love between two human beings important needs and desires. Too Most of us love many people None of us would be who we are — even if it was temporary, one-sided often are youth dismissed for their lack throughout our lives — including today if it weren’t for our own teenage or hopeless. of experience and their willingness to strangers and animals. romances. Every form of love at During the most confusing and take risks. These types and levels of love every single age, whether 13 or 82, is Young love should inspire each of represent the varying degrees on the meaningful in its own way. high school romances taught us us to love ourselves and others fully, spectrum that is, well, love. importantformative lessons years and of ourallowed lives, us to fleeting vulnerably and without inhibition. It is not a dichotomy. grow with another misguided being. There is no use regretting the I love myself, my birth mother, There is a certain kind of love harmful relationships you may have Mother Earth, friends, sweets, teenagers experience that allows had as a teen, because they all served herbal tea, animals, meditation, Elisabeth Weems is a junior them to be vulnerable, disinhibited as teaching moments where we conversations and writing — all in Journalism & Promotional and naïve. learned what we will now refuse to complex and different ways. Communication major at CSU.