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The year in photos

A look back at the 2011-2012 year through the lens of The Cauldron

Students pick their favorite faculty

Fifty Cleveland State University faculty were formally recognized during the Outstanding Teacher Recognition ceremony held in the Parker Hannifin building last Monday, April 23, 2012. Students in 100 and 200 level classes were asked to nominate and comment about one or two of their favorite professors by way of Facebook and Twitter.

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CSU undergrad's paper takes second

A Cleveland State University undergraduate student’s academic paper won second place in a competition with master's and doctorate students. Olga Nagdaseva, a Management and Labor Relations major at the Monte Ahuja College of Business, entered her paper in the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute’s student paper competition, held April 12 – 14, 2012, at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Warm, sunny day for Springfest 2012

A warm and sunny day helped make this year's Springfest, held Wednesday, April 25, 2012, a big success. Hundreds turned out for the free event and took advantage of all the food, giveaways, rides and activities in the Student Center courtyard. 

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Town Hall discusses future at CSU

Greek life, scholarships, Innerlink access, more addressed

On Thursday, April 26, a crowd gathered in the Cleveland State University Student Center atrium to listen to the sixth annual Presidential Town Hall forum. SGA sponsored the event, which presented students with the opportunity to submit questions online to be answered by CSU President Ronald Berkman.

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State of Play

A look into the current season and the importance of men's basketball at Cleveland State

The 2011 Cleveland State University Vikings men's basketball season has gotten off on a strong start. CSU has a record of 8-1 (2-0 Horizon League) that includes the upset of then-ranked no. 7 Vanderbilt. The Vikings finished 2-1 in the Ticket City Legends Classic, including a 67-45 win over the host, the University of Rhode Island.

Cyberbullying

Digital fists do just as much damage

In September 2010, Tyler Clementi of Rutgers University in New Jersey jumped off of the George Washington Bridge and committed suicide after Clementi's dormmate posted a video online of him having intimate relations with his male partner. Clementi was in a vulnerable state after just coming out as an 18-year-old, homosexual freshman.

Crimes of Opportunity

It was Sept. 26, the day after Taylor Day's birthday, when he got the call. Day's roommate stood in Cleveland State's West garage, looking at the shattered driver-side window of a familiar green Honda Civic. "Remember what happened to me last year," the roommate asked Day over the phone.

Get your head straight during Finals Week

Cauldron editors give you advice on how to avoid meltdowns and make the grade during the most stress

Manage your time By Ben Gifford This advice is more for those who have multiple exams on the same day. Finals are scheduled to allow a generous amount of time between each one—an hour at the very least. Most exams have two or three hours in between them, and that's assuming the exams are back-to-back and it takes the entire two hours to finish each one.

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Suicide Prevention

Seeing color amidst the struggle

It had been two years since he was laid off by Cleveland State University. His call-back date had passed, and he was no longer eligible for a job at this school.  Shortly after, the former CSU staff member was found in a janitor's closet on campus, having hanged himself.

Being Muslim at CSU

Perception (per-sepSHen): The process of becoming aware of the world around you through your senses. Envision walking around Cleveland State University's campus as if it were actually a tour around the globe; one cannot turn a corner without seeing someone of a different nationality or race. 1 comment