Honors Newsletter

Issue 2 Volume 8 Cleveland State University Spring 2015 4.0 Honors Newsletter

1 SPRING Statistics of Honors Students p. 4

Catching up with Dr. Meiksins p. 5 7 Tips to Land an Internship p. 6 2015 Early Law School Admission p. 7

Meet the New Honors College p. 8

The Center for Innovative Health Professions p. 10

What’s Your Stereotype? p. 11

Pressure to Achieve p. 11

Interviews with Graduating Honors Students p. 12

Cleveland: The Place to Be p. 14

Forgotten Cleveland Attractions p. 15 The Sound of Cleveland p. 16 The Land Interviews with CSU Art Students p. 17

Walkable Cleveland p. 18

Riding the E-Line Trolley p. 20

RTA Collaboration with CSU p. 20

Staff Page p. 22 2 SPRING

The Land Edition

Photo: commons.wikimedia.com 3 We, at the Honors Newsletter, Honors Major Data sorted by College: The 4.0, have analyzed the data for student majors in the Honors program at Cleveland State University and have categorized each student’s major into one of seven colleges. Below is a table of the results. Notice that almost half of the Honors students with a declared major are in the College of Science and Health professions, and almost one quarter of these students are Biology and Chemistry majors. By: Dan Kulman By: Statistics of Honors Students by College

4 I dropped by the University’s TRIO When asked about whether he has office out of simple curiosity about the the time to pursue his research interests, he goings-on of the former Honors Program chuckles a bit. Catching up with Dr. Meiksins Director and current Vice Provost Dr. “[I’m] Trying to keep some writing Meiksins. going […] not as much as I would have Generally speaking, Dr. Meiksins liked,” he said. “That comes with being is alive, well, and considerably occupied. above a certain level in administration.” Much of his current involvement is with As for no longer being the Director TRIO and its staff/advisers who mainly of the Honors Program, Dr. Meiksins feels work with two student populations: it’s a bittersweet thing. traditional freshman admits and transfer “I miss being the director […] I students. miss the interaction with those students,” While new initiatives are underway, he said. “It was a nice space. I like the much of Dr.Meiksins’ work is dedicated to people.” (Well, shucks). “tightening up” programs already in place. But his candor should not be The once inconsistently used Starfish mistaken for regret — “I did that for program was of particular focus as he and five years. Sometimes you need a new others channeled considerable energy into challenge.” ensuring that both students and faculty are While he is unsure about what the utilizing it to bolster student success. next five years hold for him, he does intend Newer initiatives include efforts to teach a course here and there. to make transferring to CSU an easier “I don’t want to become somebody process, as roughly half of CSU’s students who never interacts with students, are transfers from community colleges. especially if what I’m doing is working with Easing the passage from colleges to the student success issues.” University involves the creation of dual- So take this as your call-to-action college degree maps and a “transfer center.” or a simple reminder — Dr. Meiksins is no Both are crafted to ameliorate common longer with us on the fourth floor, but he’s challenges transfer students experience, located on the first floor. He’s busy, but he’s such as arriving at CSU with credits that certainly not in isolation. And though he do not count toward their major and, more is now Vice Provost, he is still part of our generally, not knowing with whom they Honors community in a sense. should speak about their majors and other Article by: Marissa Pappas concerns they may have. Photo by: Shana Strunk

5 7 Tips to Land an Internship Research the Companies You Are better you will be. Try setting up the internship itself. Think about Applying For an appointment with your school’s potential open-ended questions and Not only will you figure out if the career services center to sign up how you would respond to them. company is a best fit for you, but also for mock interviews. Remember, Some of the most popular ones it will help you in your interview practice makes perfect. include: where do you see yourself process. Try to ask relevant in five years; why did you choose questions about the company and its the major you did; what makes you culture. This will not only impress different or special; and what do you prospective employers, but also bring to the table in terms of skill will give the impression that you sets. are truly interested and passionate about their organization and the Form Relationships With Any position. Connections You Have Try expanding your network circle. Double…No, Triple Check Your Talk to your professors, alumni and Resume school’s career services center to First things first, make sure you see if they know of any internship have a clean and clear resume. Make opportunities. There’s a good chance sure to proofread your resume over Bring Your “A” Game to the someone might have a connection and over for any spelling errors or Interview with a person in a particular field grammar mistakes. Pay attention Dress nicely and presentably you’re interested in. Try to find to detail. Don’t just rely on your for your interview. Arrive ten to those connections and build them computer’s spell-check program. fifteen minutes earlier before your into strong and lasting relationships. If possible, have someone else like interview. Be sure to scout out the a parent, friend or career services location of your interview before the Keep Your Social Media Outlets representative read it too. date of your interview if you’re not Professional familiar with the place. Remember Try to Google yourself on the Think About What An that the interview process is not just Internet to get an idea of what Organization Is Looking For one-sided but two-sided, so be sure prospective employers could find A prospective employer wants to to ask them questions throughout out about you. It’s a wise idea to know what you can bring to the the process. For example, consider remove any potentially harmful or table. Prepare for the interview by asking about the company’s strategy, unbeneficial information that you thinking of how you can be a value what the employer expects from the would not like to be publicized or to the organization. Think about intern, or about some of its products visible to your potential employer what you can contribute to their or services. Why? Simply, this might from your social media accounts organization that others can’t, or help convey the message that you like Facebook, Twitter, etc. It would what makes you the “best” candidate are a thinker and are truly interested also be a good idea to create a for their job position. in the position and the organization. professional LinkedIn account if You should also be prepared to you don’t already have one. Practice, Practice, Practice answer questions as well, and not The more interviews you do, the just about the nuts and bolts of By: Lin Liu

6 Mandel Honors College Early Law School Admission Program While being a part of Additionally, the biggest If you are considering the Mandel Honors College is a concern that most students law school, Cleveland-Marshall significant honor in and of itself, considering law school face is the is a strong choice. The school’s many students may not be aware of dreaded LSAT. While automatic investment in its Solo Practice the substantial additional benefits admission is granted pending Incubator project is a striking that come with being a student of graduation with the Honor’s example of innovation in the legal the Honors College. designation, the LSAT requirement market. Additionally, Cleveland- One of the benefits of for Honor’s students serves as a Marshall has strong community being an Honors student here scholarship consideration rather connections and a far reaching at Cleveland State University is than as a score based admission network of Alumni who go out of the Early Law School Admission requirement. This is all the more their way to support their fellow Program. This program provides reason why the LSAT score is not to Cleveland- Marshall Alums and to Honors College students who be taken lightly. Moreover, knowing encourage future Alums in their graduate in good standing with the that acceptance does not depend law school endeavors. program automatic admission to on ones LSAT score number can Law school admissions are Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, remove a great deal of the stress undoubtedly highly competitive. pending graduation with Honor’s and pressure from the process. The Mandel Honors College Early designation and other factors that Ms. Gina Huffman,Law School Admission Program will not prohibit the candidate Assistant Director of Admission can alleviate a lot of the uncertainty from being accepted. at Cleveland-Marshall College of of that process to allow Honors Having the opportunity to Law, oversees the Early Law School students the ability to concentrate establish a relationship with the law Admissions Program and is one on their other immediate academic school as an undergraduate allows of the most engaging, vibrant and concerns without having to stress students a significant and often helpful people you will ever meet. over the uncertainty of being overlooked insider advantage. It is well worth taking the time to accepted to law school. Connecting with faculty, staff and schedule an appointment to meet Contact Ms. Huffman at admissions and learning more with her, or to attend one of the [email protected] or via about the process and what to events that are presented during phone at 216-687-5317 for more expect long before the first year gets the semester to discuss the Early information about the Early Law underway allows one to go into law Law Admission Program, and to School Admission Program or call school with a strong foundation find out more about Cleveland- 216-687-2304 to schedule a tour of and built in support structures. Marshall in general. the law school. By: Rebecca Fowler

www.pixshark.com7 Meet Cleveland State’s New College ost of us are now familiar with Chair in Humanities to serve as the will be placed on the Euclid Avenue Mthe renovations to the Main dean of the new college. side of Main Classroom’s first floor. Classroom building, including the Students can expect the same The Honors Program offices up new signage reading Jack, Joseph curriculum and requirements to until this point have been housed and Morton Mandel Honors College, carry over from the former Honors in the fourth floor. The primary but many are unfamiliar with the Program. benefit of the move is the increased story behind these changes. In “There will be no impact space provided by these rooms. A June of 2014, the Jack, Joseph and on the size of the program,” student lounge will be created that Morton Mandel Foundation and the is 20% larger than the current space said Dr. Elizabeth Lehfeldt, interim Mandel Supporting Foundations devoted to students. It will include director for the Jack, Joseph and presented CSU with a gift of $3.6 areas designated for group study Morton Honors College. million to create an honors college. and other accommodations such as The funding was also appropriated “The funding will go to lockers and computers. The move is for scholarships. scholarships to reduce the expected to be complete by the start This marks the burden on the university of the Fall 2015 semester. transformation from Honors budget.” “The transition is going Program to Honors College, which smoothly,” she said. “Students Another major focus of the officially took effect on December 4, should look forward to the new transition is a change in facilities. 2014. The funding will also create space that will be available to them.” In addition to the new exterior look, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel the offices for the Honors College By: Brian Hama

Honors Brag Board Honors students are extraor- peers. It just so happens that the ter with a wide range of successes dinary individuals who aim high Honors Department offers us a me- including doing well on midterms, and achieve many amazing things. dium to share our enthusiasm with landing that special internship, and When people accomplish their goals our peers. even getting their comic strip in the they are often filled with excitement. Dr. Lehfeldt's Brag Board, paper! There are no restrictions to One would be correct to reason that conveniently located directly out- who can use the brag board. Honors students often find them- side of Dr. Lehfeldt's office, is where So if you feel you have some- selves to be very excited. students may share their accom- thing you would like to share with One of the best ways I know plishments by writing them down everyone else, go and write it down to express excitement is by sharing for passerbys to read. The board was so we can be excited with you. your experiences with friends and especially packed this past semes- By: Adam Zimmerman 8 The New Honors College at Cleveland State University

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10 www.csuohio.edu What’s your (follow me @ZachmariaNBA). No fun — I can’t even say this one with stereotype? one could ever mistake Twitter as a straight face. Let’s just say honors nonsocial. So this stereotype is not students know how to work hard true for most honors students. but play harder, shall we? We’ve all probably been called this at one time or another. That’s the “You are antisocial” “You guys are OCD, everything nature of being smart — we get I know many antisocial people always has to be perfect” called names and are wrongfully — most of them are not honors If any of you saw a picture of my sterotyped. When it comes down students. Many of the honors room, you would know this is to it though, are any of these students I know, including me, are definatelynot the case. And I’m sure stereotypes even true? I’ve asked into acting, which requires you to be most of you can relate to that. around and found some of the most really social. Also, honors students Most of these stereotypes are dumb prevalent sterotypes and will try are many of the people you will see and wrong, and it is obvious when to uncover if any of them hold any in clumps starting study groups or you just talk to kids in the honors weight. playing games, etc. I also talk to and program. Some of the best stories have met more people in my honors “Y’all are nerrrrdddsss” I’ve heard from people were about classes then my regular classes, After looking around for a definition honors students and some of the which seems to put this myth to rest. of ‘nerd,’ I finally settled on this: an nicest, funniest, and most social intelligent but single-minded person “You are all know-it-alls” people I know are in the program. obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or I mean — I’m writing an article These stereotypes will change, and pursuit. I don’t know about all of about how honors stereotypes are are even changing now, because you, but most of my hobbies and false. So, this one is probably true. people like us go out every day and pursuits are social. I’m big into “All you guys do is study, you show them that we are more than sports, especially basketball, and never party” that. All you have to do is go out I watch the Cavs and other teams To be fair, most of us study a lot. and be yourself. with my friends. I also love Twitter But to say we don’t party/ chill/ have By: Zach Maria

Pressure to you are not alone. When CSU Hon- to help them understand your point Achieve ors students were asked if they felt of view. that pressure, 78 out of 99 (79%) Also, avoid extended study Your professor hands back answered yes; 78% of those respon- sessions. If something that you’ve your midterm, and you find that you dents said that most of the pressure been working on is stressing you scored a 75%. The world has just they felt came from themselves. out and you are feeling discouraged, ended! How can you possibly go Fifty-nine percent of Honors take a break. Go outside. Eat some- on? Should you drop out of school? students that felt pressured believed thing tasty. Talk to a friend. Once Relax! It’s not the end of that this pressure would not change you’ve relieved some of that stress, the world, you’ll survive, and please if they were not an Honors student. come back to what you were doing. don’t drop out. Everyone is imper- Also, 91% of respondents said they Finally, motivate yourself. fect, and honors students are no ex- would feel bad about themselves Don’t constantly berate yourself for ception. However, honors students if they received less than a B in a making mistakes. Take each setback may tend to feel as if every setback course, while 67% said they would as an opportunity to improve, and or failure will tarnish their academ- be upset if they received the same make sure you never forget that you ic reputation and bring their career grade on an exam. do not go to school to get graded: search to a screeching halt. How could this stress be You go to school to learn! If you feel pressured to minimized? You may want to talk By: Brahm Powell achieve high marks here at CSU, to others who you feel pressure you, 11 Interviews with Graduating Honors Students By: Lea McNoldy Joshua Sias I am afraid I do not have any my wife and I need to decide what What is your major and why did you concrete plans. I plan on taking is best for us both. We have a desire pick it? some time off to study for the GREs to continue our work in animal My major is philosophy, with and decide whether I actually want advocacy and cooking, as well as our my personal focus being applied to move towards a graduate program academic pursuits. The challenge is ethics. An enjoyable experience at another institution — CSU has in balancing these interests. in an introduction to philosophy dismantled their master’s program What was the best part about your course encouraged me to pursue my in philosophy. experience with the Honors program? passion academically. I believe I will move forward There is a script to follow in I had already committed in my education but due to my this regard, I understand — to be my free time to volunteering with financial situation, I need to be sure honest though I would have to say nonprofit organizations that helped before my wife and I pack our bags the scholarship. educate communities around the and move towards another chapter It may be crass to answer world on the detrimental effects in our lives. In the short term I with what amounts to money, as the of animal agriculture and like will be attending an animal rights honors program certainly has a lot practices — ethics fit nicely with my conference in the summer and more to offer, but I would not have personal aspirations for the future. restructuring some of my papers for been able to afford the multitude These factors were also paired with possible publication. of opportunities attached to the my reading of philosophical texts on What schools would you be program without the door opener ethics prior to entering college. interested in attending for graduate that is the scholarship. Do you have a minor and if so why degrees in your major? I was able to meet great did you pick it? I have my eyes set on people, study under, and work with, I currently have two minors, Princeton. One of my personal professors of immense knowledge, religion and Asian studies. The heroes (of animal ethics) works and partake in my share of “engaged” latter was a result of the classes I there and it would be an honor to and exhilarating debate because of took towards the former. My focus work under his tutelage. I would also the financial assistance the honors in my study of religion is eastern be open to going somewhere with a program has offered me. Without traditions and the ethical models concentration in applied ethics. that door, who knows where I’d be utilized by each tradition. Do you have any employment today. By studying these traditions or internships lined up for after I am better able to address the graduation? Crístaly Carrión ethical norms people around the No not really. I will continue What is your major and why did you world ascribe to, ultimately taking a my work advocating for a vegan pick it? psychologically pragmatic approach ethic but other than that I may work I am double majoring in to my study and application of towards my other passion, cooking. Psychology and Music. Originally, ethics. Eastern religions, due to the If you are unsure of what you would my major was Music Therapy, but more philosophical foundations like to do is there a reason why? with my Honors requirements they tend to develop from, are well My uncertainty is based and the changes being made to the suited to ethical analysis. on a few factors. Like most college program, it worked out better for Do you have plans for after students, finding the money for me to double major. graduation? college isn’t exactly easy. Other than Do you have plans for after that, I have recently married and 12 graduation? (especially audiology) and would Maria Arroyo Yes and no — I plan to take be an acceptable "plan B" if medical What is your major and why did you a gap year to travel, volunteer, work, school didn't work out. pick it? relax, and prepare for graduate What is your minor? I am a Health Sciences school. I have a minor in chemistry major. I originally pursued Health Do you have any employment because the pre-med requirements Sciences general track because I was or internships lined up for after include several credits of chemistry, pre-Med, and when I switched my graduation? putting me very close to a chemistry career goals to physician assistant, I do not, but I am considering minor already. So, I made the I didn't have to change anything. applying to AmeriCorps programs. decision to take one more course I also stayed in the general track If you are unsure of what you would and complete the minor. because I loved the opportunity to like to do is there a reason why? What do you plan on doing after use a co-op as my capstone. I am unsure of exactly what graduation, and if you have picked a What schools would you be my next step is. The reason being graduate school to attend which one interested in attending for graduate that there are so many things I want and where? degrees in your major? to do and accomplish, and I know I After graduation, I move I am attending Baldwin am capable of achieving them all! I on to medical school in July at Wallace to get my Master of Medical want to volunteer, travel, work, and Wright State University Boonshoft Science degree. continue my education. I will do all School of Medicine. I'm interested Do you have any employment of these things — I am just not sure in pediatric medicine, so I'm really or internships lined up for after in what order I will complete them. looking forward to moving on with graduation? How was your experience with the my education. Because of how rigorous Honors and Scholars program? I chose Boonshoft over my program will be, I will not be Overall, I had a positive other schools — Penn State, working very much. However I do academic experience with the NeoMed, Cincinnati — because of intend to stay on as a PRN telemetry Honors program. it's supportive atmosphere, small technician at Kindred Hospital. What was the best part about the size and great faculty. What was the best part about the program? What did you enjoy most about the program? The scholarship support was Honors Program? Being a commuter can a blessing to me and my family. Also, The Honors program was mean losing some of the "college I enjoyed taking Honors classes and great. Obviously, my favorite thing experience." However the Honors challenging myself academically. about it was the full scholarship plus Program helped me to gain a lot of books! I also loved the camaraderie what I could have missed. I made my Megan Smith among the honors and scholars first friends in the Honors lounge. What is your major and why did you students, and made great friends in I developed a very helpful and pick it? the program. meaningful relationship with my My major is speech and The faculty in the program, advisor, Ronnette Johnson. I always hearing. I chose it because I didn't Ms. Johnson especially, were felt supported by the program. I want to be "just another biology extremely helpful in navigating always felt welcomed and that I was pre-med student.” I also chose it these past four years. on the right track. I am very lucky to because the subject interested me have been in Honors.

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CLEveland: The Place to Be Welcome to Cleveland! The line-up of new induct- patio-style furniture. With regular According to several travel ees for 2015 includes: The Paul But- concerts and bonfires, the Star Pla- magazines Cleveland is one of the terfield Blues Band, The “five” Roy- za has really livened up downtown hottest places to visit in 2015. Many ales, Green Day, Joan Jett and The Cleveland. who are native to Cleveland forget Blackhearts, Lou Reed, Ringo Star, Whether a fan of the chan- how remarkable this city is. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double delier or not, everyone can agree Fortunately, people have Trouble, and Bill Withers. This list that it is definitely unique to Cleve- started to take notice and these trav- of rock legends will make this year’s land. When someone talks about el magazines remind everyone that induction one to remember. how extraordinary Cleveland is, Cleveland is not the “Mistake on the Recently Playhouse Square they inevitably end up talking about has added several improvements to the food. According to Fodor’s, Lake.” According to Fodor’s Travel, Euclid Avenue, making it a must see “the city’s foodie scene is one of the LA Times, and Travel and Leisure tourist spot. strongest in the country.” Magazine, Cleveland is the place For those who have yet to Everything from delicious to be with the Rock and Roll Hall stroll down Euclid Avenue, a mas- Cleveland-based Mitchell’s Ice of Fame Induction, the upgrade to sive chandelier hangs over the Cream to Michael Symon’s opening Playhouse Square, and some of the street. It is sponsored by General restaurant, Mabel’s, makes Cleve- best restaurants around. Electric and has been declared to be land “foodies” go wild. From food While the Rock and Roll the largest chandelier in the world. to entertainment Cleveland has it Hall of Fame brings tourists flock- This chandelier was put in all and people are starting to catch ing to Cleveland every year, this as the centerpiece for the new Star on to the fact that Cleveland is the year marks a special occasion: the Plaza; which also includes towering place to be. 30th Annual Induction Ceremony. LCD screens, a fire pit, a stage, and By: Nicole Roberge 14 Top Forgotten Cleveland Attractions The places to visit in people who are not familiar with this the exhibit dedicated to The Beatles, Cleveland that Fodor’s Travel, LA movie, either watching the movie the “Cities & Sounds” exhibit and Times and the Travel & Leisure or reading the movie synopsis is the “Featured Collections” of rock magazine mentioned are excellent recommended before visiting the and roll artists, one popular artifact attractions. However, these house and museum.) The attraction being Michael Jackson’s glove. particular sources failed to talk about includes a self-guided tour of the Finally, aside from the other major Cleveland attractions house that was featured in the movie attractions discussed thus far, the such as West Side Market, the Rock and a museum containing actual last attraction in Cleveland that is & Roll Hall of Fame Museum, A movie props and photographs from worth mentioning is the Cleveland Christmas Story House & Museum behind the scenes. There is also a Museum of Art. Importantly, this and the Cleveland Museum of Art. gift shop that sells souvenirs that are art museum has been rated as one of First of all, West Side Market akin to the movie props, the best- the top art museums in the United is a market known to have over 100 selling item being the leg lamps. States and is free of admission. The vendors that sell ready-to-eat foods, Anyway, among the other Cleveland Museum of Art is home herbs, candy and nuts. Some of the Cleveland attractions left toto European, Egyptian, Islamic, most popular cuisines available at mention, another place that comes African, Asian and contemporary #CLE this market are Steve’s Gyros, Ohio to mind instantly is the Rock & Roll art pieces. Moreover, guests and City pasta, Mediterranean cuisine Hall of Fame. This place is known to tourists have access to interactive and pierogies. have the highest attendance among displays and a research library. Not only is West Side Market all the halls of fame, having had more Overall, now that people a well-known attraction, but another than nine million visitors. The Rock know about the additional top place to visit in Cleveland is A & Roll Hall of Fame is home to not Cleveland attractions that have Christmas Story House & Museum. only inductions but also to several been discussed, they can now have This attraction is based off the classic exhibits. The must-see exhibits at the a more worthwhile experience in 1983 movie A Christmas Story. (For Rock & Roll Hall of Fame include Cleveland. By: Kylin Emhoff 2k15

15 www.discoveringcleveland.com The Sound of Cleveland

Home of Rock n’ Roll

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90 years old, is part concert venue Another excellent outdoor Music has been a uniting part bowling alley. Now That’s Class venue for those willing to make a force across cultures throughout is a home for metal fans in the area half hour drive outside of Cleveland time. Nothing brings people on the east side. Now That’s Class has is the Blossom Music Center, together and taps into our collective a stage next to skate ramps where which on the right day is stunningly emotions quite like the power of many an intoxicated metalhead has beautiful and in recent years has song, especially in a live setting. To broken a limb during a deafening been played in by bands such as see this in action, one need look no live performance. Radiohead, The Beach Boys, and an further than the eclectic music scene annual concert series by the world in our very own city of Cleveland, There are many options for renowned Cleveland Orchestra. the self-proclaimed home of rock n’ those looking for a bigger stage. The roll. Beachland Ballroom and Tavern is The orchestra also regularly located in the Waterloo arts district plays shows at the esteemed At first glance, many in Colinwood. Beachland replaced a Severance Hall, which is an venues seem like nothing more defunct Croatian ethnic hall 20 years essential hotspot for any classical than weathered dive bars until you ago and has since housed hundreds music fan. Also worth mentioning realize the sheer number of famous of national touring acts, such as are The House of Blues and The acts that have played there. One Mac DeMarco, Deerhunter, and Quicken Loans Arena, both of such venue is the Grog Shop on The Black Lips. Beachland has been which compose the downtown Coventry. Although it seems like a large component of the artistic music scene. a dive with drunken strangers and growth in Waterloo, which now is graffiti-scrawled bathrooms, it is so adorned with street art murals and This article is in no way much more. Countless national and houses an annual art festival. exhaustive. Once you look beyond local acts of all genres have played the surface, you can find shows every at the Grog Shop. There is a certain Jacob’s Pavilion is an night in every corner of the city. You sense of community which fills the excellent large scale outdoor can find unique people you never air, both within the venue itself and venue in the flats which boarders knew existed and have powerful, as a staple on Coventry. the Cuyahoga River and has seen shared experiences through music performances from famous acts and say “I was there.” Look at concert Looking to bowl in such as Jack White, Paul Simon, and listings, find what interests you, and between sets? Mahall’s 20 Lanes in countless others. enjoy the experience of live music. I Lakewood, which is an astounding guarantee you won’t regret it. 16 Interviews with CSU Art students By: Shana Strunk

his semester I went to the 44th Heather Molecke “A friend informed me TAnnual Student Show and Merit Molecke finds that art is the about the Visual Arts Scholarship, Scholar Exhibition at The Galleries easiest way for her to communicate which led me here,” he said. “After at CSU. I realized that many of us her passion, which is apparent completing my second year and had never met the passionate people in her favorite piece entitled winning next year’s award for the that created these wonderful pieces, “Incarceration.” The scultpture is a third time, I realize more than ever so here is a spotlight on a few! trash can mounted to a wall, with I made the right choice in studying ar t .” Valerie Lazar distorted faces behind bars and a bare light bulb. Rodriguez’s favorite piece is “Art has always been a the three abstract self-portraits he passion of mine ever since I was “The piece speaks about the issue that our prison system is being completed using only permanent little,” Lazar said. “I believe that the marker, which were shown at the power of art can change the world treated as a trash can for humans — with no rehabilitation to help Merit Scholars Exhibition. After — and I wouldn’t mind changing winning the Visual Art award twice. the world.” people get back on the right track,” she said. he said, “I feel this is the beginning Lazar’s favorite piece that she of my career, and my goal is to has created is her 18” x 24” portrait Molecke thinks CSU is amazing, helping her realize her full progress as an artist and use CSU as drawing of Johnny Knoxville from a platform.” MTV’s “Jackass.” artistic potential. Like many, Lazar believes “I have put all of myself into Natalie Snodgrass that the recognition art student’s school, and have found many great “I chose Graphic Design receive at CSU “isn’t at its greatest opportunities, such as internships, because it’s like creative problem potential.” She also thinks the art school jobs, organizations, and solving — exploring ways to students are isolated because they committees,” she said. “I believe better communicate messages are in the Middough Building. CSU has helped me to learn about and information, persuade myself and reach my goals. I will buyers, provide social change, and eese hebel R S be applying to graduate programs improve peoples’ everyday lives,” Shebel started at CSU with next semester, and I feel confident Snodgrass said. “For me, there was Journalism because she worried that with the help of my professors, no other choice. I am going to be about forging a career in the art that I will get into my top picks, and doing something that I am deeply field, but through her classes continue to succeed with the tools I passionate about and that can make learned about the opportunities have gained at this university.” a difference, at least in a small way.” available in graphic design and is While Snodgrass does not now double majoring. Her favorite Ben Rodriguez have a favorite piece, she believes design, so far is a holiday card for “I have always been an that each are a part of her and serve CSU that she created with “really artist since I was five years old,” to uniquely solve a problem or cool metallic paper and ink”. Rodriguez said. “After high school I convey her personality. “CSU has given me more took time off from school and was Snodgrass also believes opportunities than I can handle not sure what I wanted to study, that the art department is at times, and I wouldn’t want it but I knew that I had to go back underappreciated, claiming that art any other way,” Shebel said. “Our soon. One day, a retired gentleman students and other students do not programs are challenging but who had a managing position at a interact much. If this were fixed, she always encouraging, and they have greeting card company told me that thinks CSU would be more enriched prepared me to survive in the rapid the best time of his life was when he and diverse. Still, CSU has helped environment of real world design.” took art classes — I knew art was her reach her goals, supported by what I loved to do and after years of the art program and its faculty. contemplation I went for it.” 17 www.stocksy.com walkable cleveland

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18 leveland has recently regional importance/significance. experiences. This article goes on to been named one of Downtown Cleveland is so describe other neighborhoods in Cthe most “walkable” cities easy to navigate on foot that there Cleveland and a few highlights of in the U.S. According to a is a Take a Hike program offering each destination. report conducted by the walking tours of several popular Ohio City (“Cleveland’s Center for Real Estate and areas and downtown destinations. Artisan Neighborhood”) is known Urban Analysis at George There are walking tours of the for its pedestrian friendliness as well Washington University Gateway District starting from the as being home of West Side Market. School of Business in Arcade and going through the East Little Italy offers a vast array of conjunction with Smart 4th St. Entertainment District. restaurants. Growth America in 2014, Take a Hike also offers Tremont has recently turned Cleveland has a very walkable walking tours of the Warehouse into an up and coming popular city center (downtown). District, Playhouse Square, Canal dining and entertainment district in Walkability ratings Basin Park in the Flats and around Cleveland. in the report are based the city’s civic center including Other neighborhoods on Walkscore heat maps Public Square, the Global Center for making the list of most walkable (website dedicated to Health Innovation and more. areas include University Circle, analyzing aspects of a city There are also many Edgewater, Gordon Square, Shaker like pedestrian friendliness neighborhoods throughout Square and St Clair/Superior. and distance to nearby Cleveland, in addition to the With such a variety of amenities from a location). downtown area, that are very exciting walkable destinations and The report also examined walkable. According to a 2014 article areas, it’s no wonder Cleveland Walkable Cleveland Walkable which cities had the greatest in Scene magazine Coventry Village has earned a spot among the most amount of office and retail is a great area to walk through walkable U.S. cities. space to determine each city’s for unique food and shopping Destinations a Short Walk from CSU Recently Cleveland has been looking for a grocery with low- ter Ave. and Payne Ave., only 0.2 named one of the most walkable er prices that still offers a variety miles away from campus. cities in the U. S. Some CSU of produce and fresh food, look students may find this declaration no further than Dave’s. Dave’s The Agora Theatre and Ball- a bit surprising. has several locations throughout room (E), This concert venue is a There are plenty of places to go Ohio, including one 0.6 miles great place to see both local indie within walking distance of Cleve- away from campus on the corner bands, as well as some more wide- land State. Whether you are look- of Payne Ave. and E. 33rd St. ly known artists. Shows at the ing to pick up some groceries or Agora are fun and usually very socialize outside of campus, there Heinen’s (C), Downtown is now affordable. This venue is located are many close by destinations the home of a Heinen’s grocery on Euclid Ave near E 55th St a mile that can fulfill both your practical store. Heinen’s offers a wide vari- away from CSU. and entertainment needs. ety of fresh and high quality foods along with a fresh flowers, a pleth- Colossal Cupcakes (F), This bak- Practical ora of beverages, and a wellness ery offers delicious and, as the department. Heinen’s is known name implies, colossal cupcakes. Constantino’s Market (A), This for their high-end specialty prod- It’s a wonderful place to stop by market is much more than a gro- ucts and meats. The location is at for a sweet treat downtown. It is cery store. It offers basic groceries the corner of Euclid and E 9th St., located on Euclid near E 6th St. 0.7 along with fresh meats, produce, just a half mile from CSU. miles away from campus. seafood, as well as gourmet and specialty items. They also have Social/Fun Tower City Cinemas (G), Tower a deli, bakery, and a section of City offers a variety of shops and pre-prepared foods in case you Twin Lanes Bowling Alley (D), services including a movie theatre. get hungry while you’re shopping. Twin Lanes offers cheap bowling Go early or stay after the movie Constantino’s downtown location and shoe rental along with con- to grab a bite to eat or browse is 1.4 miles away from campus on cessions. This is a great place to through some of the stores. Tower W. 9 th St. hang out with friends if you don’t City is located in public square have a lot of extra cash. It is lo- one mile from campus. Dave’s Market (B), If you are cated on E 30th St. between Ches- 19 Riding the E-Line Trolley

ne of the RTA’s many services to Superior and heading west on to catch. The trolley is a great way Ois the E-line trolley. The E-line Euclid back to its start. to get around Cleveland, and is trolley serves as a free connection It offers a convenientespecially convenient to students at between entertainment destinations connection from Cleveland State to Cleveland State University. in Cleveland. Playhouse Square, the arts campus, The trolley makes stops The trolley runs down Euclid Tower City and the restaurants in just outside of the Student Center Avenue starting at East 22nd Street the warehouse district. and Cleveland Marshall College of passing Public Square on Superior The trolley runs weekdays law before continuing on to Public Avenue. It then loops around the from 7 AM to 7 PM every 10 Square. Warehouse District before returning minutes, making it easy and reliable By: Erik Miller

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RTA Collaboration with Cleveland State Last year, students traveled are also branded with CSU’s logo. ● 55B: Downtown ⇔ Bay over 500,000 trips collectively on Service for the updated bus line Village, M-F (Rush hours) RTA buses with CSU’s U-Pass. The started at the end of last semester, U-Pass is an economical seasonal in November. This revamped bus ● 55C: Downtown ⇔ Crocker pass available to all current students line is great for students, since it Park, M-F (Limited service) at CSU to ride on any RTA bus lets riders travel from nearby cities during the semester. The pass helps to the campus. Many people come Various other collaborations students commute to school and from west of downtown and benefit between the RTA and CSU include is only one of many collaborations from the revamp. the Trolley Network, two HealthLine between CSU and the RTA. There are four major lines Stations, and the Stephanie Tubbs This past fall, CSU and the among the new series of Cleveland Jones Transit Center. RTA revamped the 55 line-up of State Line buses. These include the The Cleveland State Line is buses with a bus series called the 55, 55A, 55B, and 55C. the latest of many collaborations to “Cleveland State Line.” The new promote commuting and make the buses for the “Cleveland State Line” ● 55: Downtown ⇔ Westgate Northeast Ohio area more walkable. are much longer than the older Transit Center, M-S (AM-Evening) Cleveland State University students buses, and are branded on the should take advantage of the U-Pass exterior and interior with CSU’s ● 55A: Downtown ⇔ and the revamped bus line, which logo. Lakewood Park via Edgewater CSU and the RTA have sponsored Along with new buses, 19 Drive, M-F (Rush hours) together. new bus stations were made which By: John Liggett 20 Cleveland State Line

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Lin Lui John Liggett Grace Arroyo Cleveland Museum of Art The Rascal House Quicken Loans Arena

Magen Murphy Kirill Gorodetskov Brian Hama The Grog Shop Now That’s Class Fenn Tower

Zach Maria Nicole Roberge Brahm Powell Quicken Loans Arena Connor Palace Bible Baptist Temple

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Adam Zimmerman George Cain Erik Miller Playhouse Square Euclid Ave. Subway Progressive Field

Kylin Emhoff Rebecca Fowler Shana Strunk Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cleveland State University Cleveland Aquarium

Dan Kulman Lea McNoldy Marissa Pappas CSU Student Center Cleveland State University The Flats/West 25th

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