By: Morgan Malone On January 3, 2026, U.S. President Trump authorized the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, at a fortified military fortress in Caracas. The mission was a part of “Operation Absolute Resolve,” a mission to apprehend and arrest Maduro for federal charges of drug trafficking and narcoterrorism. According to the U.S. Department of War, the U.S. will oversee Venezuela while helping the country “transition [in]to a legitim

By Managing Editor: Joshua Brown In November 2025, Dr. Warren Morgan, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD), announced the Building Brighter Futures initiative, calling for the merger of dozens of elementary and high schools. The recommendation responds to the declining enrollment and increasing budget deficit of the district. Cleveland has had a declining population since the 1960’s and likewise, enrollment in CMSD schools has declined steadily. CMSD n

By Managing Editor: Joshua Brown Gregory F. Clifford, Retired Chief Magistrate of Cleveland Municipal Court and member of the CSU|LAW Hall of Fame, passed away on February 19, 2026. Greg Clifford was among the best and brightest citizens that Cleveland has produced. He was a graduate of Glenville High School and Ohio University before he graduated from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1980 and built a career in justice and community service in Cleveland. He joined Cle

By Managing Editor: Joshua Brown I landed at the St. Louis airport on an early Wednesday afternoon and got on the train to downtown. I noticed a young man leaned over a handrail high on something and another selling the remaining trip on a used bus pass. They let me know that this place can’t be too much different than my hometown, Cleveland. The familiar sights eased my nerves in a state I haven’t been in since I was a small child. After setting my bags in the hotel room, I

By: Abigayle Cragin This article was originally supposed to be a tribute to Renee Good, a woman that was murdered at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) in early January. Since then, I.C.E. has put the blood of Alex Pretti on their hands as well—not to mention the detainees that have died in custody. Of course, the memory of these individuals is crucial; but as outsiders, this is not our loss to mourn; it’s our time to resist. The Trump Administration ha

By: Victoria Szep On November 7th and 8th, the Cleveland State University College of Law’s Mock Trial Team had the opportunity to litigate and compete in the Cuyahoga County Justice Center for the annual Case Classic Competition. After months of preparation, the team competed in six rounds against teams from all across the country, including Harvard Law School and the University of Alabama School of Law. Assistant Mock Trial Coach Jed Chedid explained that CSU’s styl

By: Eric Fogle Editor-In-Chief On October 19, 2025, four perpetrators took just seven minutes to steal eight pieces of jewelry from the world-famous Louvre museum, the value of which is estimated to be close to $100 million. In addition to the jewelry’s monetary value, the pieces have artistic, cultural, and historical significance. In the days following the heist, the Louvre’s security measures became the topic of widespread concern and criticism. The heist itself brought

By: Morgan Malone On September 10, 2025, 31-year-old Charlie Kirk – YouTuber, podcaster, and founder of conservative 501(c)(3) organization Turning Point USA – was fatally shot at a rally he hosted at Utah Valley University. The incident shocked the nation and sparked vigorous debate about Kirk’s legacy in contemporary politics and the state of American politics in general. Kirk is often hailed as one of the key figures whose steadfast advocacy for President Donald Trump amon

By: Stephanie Schmudlach The decision to go to law school, while not always hard in itself, is without a doubt one of the hardest processes that those who seek graduate level studies may go through. Deciding to pursue a J.D. as an undergraduate student, or even in high school, gives you the advantage of continuous studying and maintaining your pace as at each step you take. So, what about those of us who make the decision later in life, the ones who decide to take this pa

By: Sam Santavicca “ Show me the money!” is just as ubiquitous in Jerry Maguire as it is at a Student Bar Association Finance Committee hearing. These hearings, which I have participated in for two years, are exceedingly long, excruciatingly boring, and incredibly important. Every fall, each student organization treasurer is required to submit a budget pitch to the SBA treasurer. The treasurer then holds budget hearings where the Finance Committee asks the treasurers dir

By Cael Shaw 2L JD/MPA, President of the Cleveland State College Democrats October 2025 saw a drastic change to CSU’s on-campus culture, the starkest change I have seen in the four years I have been here – CSU Administration completely folded 89.3 WCSB into Ideastream Public Media after 50 years on the air. As the CSU College Democrats, we believe in supporting interesting and independent public media, community engagement, and programming that uplifts the voices of student

By: Kanani Chi’ Sanders “Where are you from?” A question that can present some tension when posed with hidden intentions. But when I answer, I happily say Shaker Heights, Ohio. The question itself can reveal so much about a person. To me, being from Shaker Heights arises a nuanced sense of pride within me. I grew up in the small town and lived there until I was 15. Although since then, I’ve moved around and ultimately settled in a township within Lake County, I’m still from

By: Ian Duncan Article II, Section 1 of the Student Bar Association (SBA) Constitution states that SBA "shall represent the interests of the student body of the Cleveland State University College of Law…" This is not just a duty, but a profound commitment to each and every student, regardless of their beliefs or background. SBA's purpose is to champion student interests, ensuring that all students have equal access to educational and professional opportunities. However, thi

By Abigayle Cragin Can you rise to the occasion? When the pressure is on and the stakes have never been higher, can you make the decisions and sacrifices necessary to get the job done? And to do it efficiently? Kamala Harris can. Not only did she go the distance, she maintained her pace each and every step of the way. 107 Days is the first-person account of running for President of the United States in the 2024 election. Harris details each step of the process from Joe Bide

By: Jeffrey Yoham Since beginning law school, I’ve learned lessons not just from my courses but from navigating the environment and the experiences interlaced within. Now, in my third and final year, one truth has been reinforced every semester to varying degrees—though my first year made it clearest of all. The truth is that no one will advocate for you . Only you can truly champion your cause through your choices. Others may offer support or easy votes of confidence,

By Joshua Brown The old family wisdom says that you should never start experimenting with your cooking on Thanksgiving Day. The stakes are too high; everyone is looking for you to deliver the tried and true recipe. Your half-baked idea for a chocolate-topped macaroni & cheese is simply not appropriate. That doesn’t necessarily mean replicating last year’s dinner plate, but it does mean that everything “new” must be tested, prepared, and refined prior to its debut. When you

Image Provided by The Author Three companies have sued Governor Mike Dewine and the Ohio Department of Agriculture in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in response to the Governor’s Executive Order effectively banning the sale of “intoxicating hemp” products. The Executive Order On October 8, 2025, Governor Dewine signed Executive Order 2025-05D, declaring an adulterated consumer product emergency for consumer products containing intoxicating hemp. Ohio Revised Code

Provided By Author n this second installment of my “getting older” series, where I previously discussed the nostalgia that comes with aging in Las Vegas, I now tackle changing jobs when you’re stuck in your ways. Not only did I change jobs and move to a new city, but I also attended a 3-month training academy for the new gig. To prove there is no rest for the weary, I had to immediately report to my new place of employment, which was over 1 hour 20 minutes away, because I

When I think about my first year in law school, I think of it in weekly increments. The constant ebb and flow of studying for classes. I found it useful to keep working even when you realize you could not work for the length of time you intended. That’s why my mantra is do what you can when you can. You intended to study for 3 hours today, but there was traffic, or you had to stay at work late, and now you have only 45 minutes before going to bed. Read for those 45 minutes. T

Image from Wikimedia Commons When I was a child, I thought adulthood would be just like summer vacation. I still have thoughts like that sometimes. On a fast and sweltering Friday morning I collected my keys and wallet from the security checkpoint entering the Justice Center. I gave a big hug to Phil, the sheriff’s deputy who, day in and day out, has the biggest smile in the building. I turned toward the elevators as a woman came up to me saying that she recognized me fro