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An Interview with County Prosecutor Candidates Matthew Ahn and Michael O’Malley
Cuyahoga County residents have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful choice in the upcoming Democratic primary for county prosecutor....
Christina Lakatos
Mar 12, 20246 min read


The Gavel, Be a Part of The Conversation
The Gavel newspaper has a long history as a part of our law school. Born in 1953, when Cleveland-Marshall College of Law was a night...

Susannah Schroeder
Feb 7, 20242 min read


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The Gavel has gone through changes over the years as it has reported on everything from Valentines messages in fun hearts to the ABA...

Susannah Schroeder
Feb 4, 20241 min read
Vote for Your Favorite Article February 2024 Issue
The Gavel wants to thank all of its contributors for such wonderful stories. Please vote for your favorite student-written story using...

Susannah Schroeder
Feb 4, 20241 min read


Ohio Passes Restrictions on Gender Affirming Care
Our country continues to fail to uphold our promise of liberty and justice for all. Ohio House Bill 68 (HB 68) is our state government’s...
Tyler Coy
Feb 4, 20243 min read


Cleveland Browns (Briefly) Make the Playoffs
This year, the Cleveland Browns made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. And in true Cleveland Browns fashion, they...
Reece Barnett
Feb 4, 20242 min read


School To Decide On Paid Externships Behind Closed Doors
After months of work, on January 29th, 2024, the CSU|Law Student Bar Association (SBA) voted to approve a proposal to, among other...

Philipp Corfman
Feb 4, 20243 min read


Upcoming Journal of Law & Health Symposium
We are thrilled to inform you that registration is now OPEN for the annual Symposium hosted by the Cleveland State University College...
Noah Seabrook
Feb 4, 20242 min read


Lessons From The Warrior Mindset
I served 13 years on active duty as a Submarine Warfare Officer in the US Navy and completed 3 submarine deployments. I also studied...
Nick Saflund
Feb 4, 20243 min read


Statement of Dean Fisher re: Ad Hoc Committee on Externships
I want to thank all those students who have expressed their opinions on the subject of paid externships and a special thanks to those who...

Lee Fisher
Feb 4, 20242 min read


AI v. Human Reporters: The New York Times Sues OpenAI
On December 27, 2023, The New York Times (“The Times” or “Times”) officially filed suit against OpenAI and Microsoft, OpenAI’s principal...
Kyndal Hutchison
Feb 4, 20243 min read
The Gift of an Online Juris Doctor
While I’ve been intrigued by the idea of obtaining a Juris Doctorate for over a decade, I didn’t realize that it was an actual option for...
Katie Vincer Sears
Feb 4, 20243 min read


A Beacon of Constitutional Discourse: The Federalist Society at CSU Law
At CSU Law, a new chapter is unfolding—one marked by intellectual vigor, spirited debates, and an earnest desire to welcome new members...
Ian Duncan
Feb 4, 20242 min read


Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Race Pits Incumbent Michael O’Malley Against Challenger Matthew Ahn
Introduction On March 19th, Cuyahoga County will decide between two Democrats contending for the County Prosecutor position in the...
Anonymous by request
Feb 4, 20242 min read
Vote for your favorite story December Issue 2023
The Gavel wants to thank all of its contributors for such wonderful stories. Please vote for your favorite story using the link. The...

Susannah Schroeder
Dec 3, 20231 min read
The Gavel Wins the ABA Newspaper Award, Again
In the 2001 October Issue of The Gavel over 20 years ago, retiring Editor Kevin Butler began a story for this newspaper with these lines:...
Ernie Olesky
Dec 3, 20234 min read


CSU| LAW Hall of Fame Ceremony: Reflecting on 2023
Under the leadership of Dean Lee Fisher, the CSU|Law Hall of Fame was established in 2017 to honor the outstanding contributions to the...
Sage Staley
Dec 3, 20232 min read


Sidebar; Sponsored by Benesch
Finding networking and recruitment opportunities from law firms can be daunting for 1Ls and 2Ls. Between juggling classes,...
Kanani Chi' Sanders
Nov 7, 20234 min read


Halloween Pets of CSU |Law
Thank you to all who submitted a photo of their pet to The Gavel!

Susannah Schroeder
Nov 1, 20231 min read


Quick Facts about The Gavel
In the 2022-2023 school year, we had 40 volunteer contributors. The Gavel is published at the beginning of each month for a total of 6...

Susannah Schroeder
Nov 1, 20231 min read
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