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A WOMAN OF OTHERS FIRST: JUDGE MARY JANE TRAPP
“ I would like to be remembered as someone who fought the good fight for her clients; she dispensed justice without fear or favor; and she reached back and brought other women with her.” - Judge Mary Jane Trapp, leader, role model, and friend Rare is it to meet your heroes. Rarer is it to work with them. Even rarer is it for them to live up to what you believed them to be. I had the privilege to experience all three rarities during my time of knowing Judge Mary Jane Trapp.
Isabella Benz
Oct 27, 20253 min read


Civil Discourse Alive and Well at CSU|LAW: Professors Adler and Moncrieff Talk SCOTUS
The Cleveland State student chapter of the Federalist Society held an event in collaboration with the CSU student chapter of the American Constitution Society. We hosted Professor Jonathan Adler from William and Mary Law School. He and Professor Abigail Moncrieff discussed “SCOTUS response to the Trump administration: A matter of principle or appeasement.” Adler has written on this subject in publications such as Reason magazine and Civitas Outlook . Moncrieff noted that
Stacey Steggert
Oct 21, 20253 min read


Your Zodiac Sign, Your Random Legal Term
Aries (March 21 – April 19): Rule 56: Summary Judgment Assertive, Headstrong, and Fiery. You seek to take charge and demonstrate that...
Phan Gogh
Apr 9, 20252 min read


“We’re Being Hunted”: Terrified Bedbug Families Speak Out
This exclusive by The Gravel brings to you a polarizing, highly relevant issue plaguing the CSU Law community right underneath the...
Morgan Ann Malone
Apr 9, 20252 min read


Breaking: Estranged Relative You Barely Speak to “Glad There Will be a Lawyer in the Family”
(Washington, D.C.): In a move sending shockwaves through extended family group chats nationwide, reports confirm that your distant cousin...
Jake Peggy
Apr 9, 20252 min read


Can I Get a Boneless Pizza?!
In the past several months, I have been banned from 43 pizza restaurants, and I don’t understand why. As an avid pizza lover, I order...
Baku, Esq.
Apr 9, 20252 min read


California’s New Bar Exam Rollout Ends In Disaster
California. The Golden State. Home to what is rumored to be the hardest bar exam in the country. And it just got harder… and far more...
Reece Barnett
Apr 9, 20253 min read


NLG Hosts Second Annual Northeast Ohio State of Labor Conference at CSU|Law
On Friday, March 28th, CSU|Law hosted the second annual Northeast Ohio State of Labor Conference.

Philipp Corfman
Apr 9, 20254 min read


U.S. Federal Workforce Slashings – A Nation at Stake?
The past few months have proved to be a whirlwind for the entire country in the wake of the second election of President Donald Trump....
Morgan Ann Malone
Apr 9, 20253 min read


5 Bullets: Being A Federal Worker In 2025
“Did you send Elon your five bullet points?” has become the newest greeting at work.
Luis Tobar
Apr 9, 20252 min read


CSU Mock Trial Team Competes at the Student Trial Advocacy Competition
On the weekend of March 6, 2025, Cleveland State University College of Law Mock Trial Team competed in the Student Trial Advocacy...
Lina Girgis
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Will SCOTUS canonize reverse discrimination?
In 2019, Ames was denied the role of “Bureau Chief of Quality Assurance.” The position was offered to a Yolanda Frierson, a gay woman.
Eric Fogle
Apr 9, 20253 min read


International Law as a “Fastpass” to 2025
Ana Avila has gone to law school here in Ohio and in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. This article speaks to her thoughts on international law.
Ana Avila
Apr 9, 20253 min read


The East Palestine Derailment: Two Years Later
It has been over two years since a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, but the effects of that ominous plume remain.
Eric Fogle
Apr 2, 20252 min read


It's the Economy, Stupid
Despite having no constitutional authority to control government spending, the president is often blamed, but rarely credited, when the...
Sam Santavicca
Mar 10, 20254 min read


Super Bowl Recap: Philadelphia Eagles and Kendrick Lamar Reign Victorious
On Sunday, February 9, 2025, the NFL took over the City of New Orleans for Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia...
Reece Barnett
Mar 10, 20253 min read


Ohio Takes A Sledgehammer To Higher Education
The Ohio General Assembly began 2025 with a frontal assault on higher education. Senate Bill 1 (SB1), introduced and passed by the State...

Philipp Corfman
Mar 10, 202510 min read


All Eyes on Gaza: What the Ceasefire Can Teach Us About the Dangers of Imperialism
After almost 15 months of a conflict and negotiation gridlock, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally announced a Gaza...
Morgan Ann Malone
Mar 10, 20253 min read


Move Fast and Break Us: The Alt-Right’s War on “Woke”
On January 20th, I watched it. I knew it would be nonsensical, absurd, and violent. I knew that watching that room of billionaires clap...
Justine Verigin
Mar 10, 20254 min read


NextGen Bar Exam Adopted in Ohio
The Ohio Supreme Court has announced that in July of 2028, Ohio will adopt the NextGen Bar Exam, replacing the Uniform Bar...
Joshua E. Brown
Mar 10, 20252 min read
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