Compass - Cleveland State University

C Mpass
A publication of the
School of Communication
College of Liberal Arts
and Social Sciences.
Digital Media Film
Advertising
Journalism
Health and Mediation
Public Relations
Organizational COM
Advising Tips
Tips on navigating
COM programs
Expert insight
Local pros suggest
how to make the most
of your college experience
Want to graduate?
How the degree audit
can save time and effort

Table of Contents
Welcome to COM 2
Meet Tour Guides 4
Find a Map 5
Photo Pages 6
Choose a Destination 8
Manage Your Money 10
Organizations 12
Explore! 14
Follow in Footsteps of Past
Travelers 16
Photo Pages 18
Have Some Fun and Make It
Memorable 20
Photo Pages 22
Editor: Samah Assad; Photo Editor: Alberto Paneccasio;
Design Editor: Sarah Speice; Cover Designer : James Ryan;
Assistant Cover Designer: Kaleigh Korpowski; Online Editor:
Brad Bielak; COMpass Staff (Members of COM 425 Editing and Graphics):
Michael Beller, Emily Boylan, Aziza Doleh, Patrick Elder, Cliff Gulley, Gabriel Hart,
Kristen Kemp, Katie Kukwa, Dan Levindefske, Keren Longino, Dylan Ludwig,
Stephanie Metzger, Alexandra Murray, Mark Pace, Simone Quartell, Christina Sanders,
Matt Stafford, Amanda Wood; COM 425 Instructor: Betty Clapp;
Front photo illustration: by James Ryan; photo by Alberto Paneccasio; Back photo by Cliff Gulley

Welcome
to the School
of Communication
This handbook, created by
students, for students, will
attempt to smooth your
journey through courses, programs,
organizations and other
opportunities in Cleveland
State University’s School of
Communication. The COMpass
staff members have gathered
the best advice available from
faculty, students, professionals
and other experts to help you
make the most of
your career.

2 Welcome to COM
All-in-1 (right) helps students with
financial aid advising and more. It is
located in the Main Classroom Building,
room 116.
General guidelines
help new students
By Simone Quartell
The transition from high school to
college isn’t an easy one. Often, you
have been attending the same school
system since childhood and are familiar
with the students, teachers and
school system policies. In college, it
will be a totally different world.
One of the major differences is
choosing your focus. The School of
Communication is ideal for students
who want a career in writing, journalism,
public relations, broadcasting,
film or communication management.
Many of the classes can give you ideas
about what to choose.
You should never underestimate the
value of attending class. During the
first semester, it’s easy to be overwhelmed
and stressed, but make sure
you always attend class and do the
work.
You should also get to know your
professors and don’t be afraid to ask
for help. If you don’t understand
something, see professors during their
office hours. Most professors are willing
to talk to students.
Meeting other students is another
important aspect. Don’t isolate yourself.
Join as many extracurricular
activities as you can and try to get
to know students in your classes or
dorms. Some of the best groups for
students interested in communication
would be student publications
and communication-related organizations.
You should also take classes you enjoy.
College should be a time to enjoy
your life and discover what you want
to do. In addition to the required
classes, plenty of interesting classes
are available as electives.
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
“We are ever-changing and always trying to
improve our services. We love helping our
students.”
Tom Collins, Executive Director of Enrollment Services
Campus 411, All-in-1 helps students achieve
By Amanda Wood
College can be overwhelming for students
at times, but Cleveland State
University tries to make the road to
graduation as simple and efficient as
possible.
One resource center Cleveland State
students find helpful is All-in-1, recently
changed from Campus 411,
which was created eight years ago to
assist students with financial aid, registration,
student account issues and
admissions.
Tom Collins, executive director of
Enrollment Services, describes Allin-1
as “a place where students can
take any of their issues to our 12 specialists
and be able to sit down and
talk it through with them.”
Although All-in-1 deals more on the
business side, it has an excellent referral
system when it comes to the academic
part of Cleveland State.
“All-in-1 was created to prevent what
we would like to call the CSU shuffle,”
Collins said referring to when students
would be pointed in the wrong
direction by different Cleveland State
departments.
“Students come to us the most with
concerns in financial aid and the increase
in the cost of education,” Collins
said.
All-in-1 makes sure that students
fully understand the positives and
negatives of borrowing money. It also
posts scholarships online through
Cleveland State’s website.
“We are ever-changing and always
trying to improve our services,” Collins
said. “We love helping our students.”
All-in-1 now features a live chat
system where students can chat with
specialists during office hours and receive
an immediate response back.
“Our number one goal is to help students
graduate,” Collins said. “I recommend
students take advantage of
degree audit and their academic advisors.”
All-in-1 is located in Main Classroom,
room 116. For more information
call (216) 687-5411.

Welcome to COM 3
Steve Martin (left) enjoys focusing on his
communication classes even though they
can be more difficult.
Students shed light
on typical routine
By Mark Pace
By Katie Kukwa
On your journey through Cleveland
State University you’ll need guidance.
Perhaps you’re a public relations major
who wants to know what classes
to take next, or maybe a film major
ready to graduate but not sure if you
have all the necessary credits. People
in the School of Communication are
here to help you.
Dr. Cheryl Bracken is the advisor for
journalism and promotional communication
students. She has a master’s
degree and doctorate from Temple
University in Philadelphia while her
bachelor’s degree in broadcasting is
from The State University of New
York in Buffalo, N.Y. She has been at
Cleveland State since 2000. She advises
students, conducts research and
teaches. You can contact her to make
an appointment on what classes you
should take, what credits you need, or
to ask her questions concerning your
major.
Dr. Paul Skalski is the advisor for
media arts and technology. He has
Photo by Aziza Doleh
“Junior year has harder classes, but it’s nice to
focus more on specific communication classes.”
Steve Martin, junior communication student
Advisors direct students toward graduation
bachelor’s and master’s degrees from
Cleveland State and a doctorate
from Michigan State University. He
has been a part of Cleveland State’s
faculty since 2007. He won awards
and grants in 2012, such as Top Paper
Award and the Undergraduate
Research and Creative Achievement
Summer Grant. You can contact Dr.
Skalski with any questions concerning
your major, graduation, or availability
of internships.
Dr. Guowei Jian is the advisor for
communication management. He has
a bachelor’s degree in English from
Peking University, a master’s degree
in communication from University
of Cincinnati and a doctorate in communication
from the University of
Colorado. He has been with Cleveland
State since 2003 and has experience
with organizational communication,
qualitative research and public speaking.
You can contact Dr. Jian for anything
from graduation plans to what
steps to take toward earning your degree.
On a regular day as a freshman, you
may attend many of your general education
classes.
Freshmen will most likely be taking
COM 101 or other introductory
courses. Learning how to balance
your workload and free time is a large
part of starting college.
“Sometimes I end up doing homework
at 8 p.m.,” said Jesse Kovitch,
a freshman communication student.
A sophomore’s typical day includes
taking introductory communication
courses that prepare you for more advanced
courses.
When you’re a junior you may have
a more active role and hold an office
in whatever group you’re involved in.
As your course list progresses, your
classes become more focused on your
major.
These higher level courses are more
difficult. Some students may study
with classmates or work on group
projects.
“Junior year has harder classes, but
it’s nice to focus more on specific communication
classes,” said Steve Martin,
a junior communication student.
Seniors have graduation in the near
future and are preparing for the realworld.
You may be working with Career
Services to find jobs and internships
or work on your resume. It’s not
uncommon for students to work while
taking classes.
Seniors also take capstone classes
that must be completed in order to
graduate.
“Overall, I find the workload very
challenging,” said James Ryan, a senior
communication student.

4 Meet Your Tour Guide
Prominent professors
offer helpful advice
By Aziza Doleh
Coming to Cleveland State University,
being a freshman or sophomore
can be intimidating because you are
at a new school, new environment and
with new people. It can also be intimidating
not knowing what to expect
from the communication faculty. To
make it easier, these faculty members
provided quotes and self-descriptions
to give you some insight into who
they are.
Paul Skalski: Non-stop rocking.
“Media rules!”
Francis Dalisay: Versatile, passionate
and Island-stylin.’
Robert Abelman: Tiny, angry man
(as described by a disgruntled student
on RateMyProfessors.com).
Edward Horowitz: Kind, likeable,
lucky.
Eileen Berlin Ray: Witty, resilient,
irreverent. “Done is good.”
John Ban: LOL, Obsessive, compassionate.
“The harder you work, the
luckier you get. “
Elizabeth Babin: Energetic, passionate,
fun-loving.
Richard Perloff: Scholarly, early
morning swimmer, fan of “Big Bang
Theory.”
Rick Pitchford: Cool, calm, collected.
Anup Kumar: “Politics and news can
be FUN.”
Robert Whitbred: Good-natured sarcasm.
Leo Jeffres: A comfortable, positive
fellow with a sense of humor.
Yung-I Liu: “Adapt, grow, innovate.”
Michael Rand: Visually oriented, adventurous,
contemplative.
George Ray: Careful, friendly,
thoughtful.
Jeffrey Bolt: “Never say die.”
Guowei Jian: Interactive, respect,
curious.
Cheryl Bracken: Creative, casual and
unconventional.
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
TAs guide students
By Dan Levindofske
An often-overlooked resource at
Cleveland State University is the
teaching assistant.
A teaching assistant, also known as
a TA, is a graduate student who aids
a professor in teaching a course. The
TA helps the professor by distributing
exams and managing grades. TAs
can help freshmen navigate their majors
while personalizing the experience.
Typically used in larger classes,
TAs make classes feel smaller and accommodate
individual students by
meeting with them one-on-one and
leading small group discussions. Underclassmen
can benefit from TAs in
several ways. TAs can clarify expectations,
help students prepare for exams
by holding review sessions and
provide additional help during their
office hours.
How does any of this help communication
majors specifically?
“TAs often have experience in the
program and know exactly what it
takes to get through it,” Dr. Francis
Dalisay, communication professor,
said. “About 70 percent of my TAs
graduated from this program.”
Get to know your TAs and utilize
them as a helpful resource.
TA Justin Brenis (left) teaches
communication students in a small group
session.
“TAs often have experience
in the program and know
exactly what it takes to get
through it.”
Dr. Francis Dalisay
Degree audit helps
By Sarah Speice
The Grad Express Degree Audit is
an academic advising tool accessible
through CampusNet that shows a student’s
progress and requirements. The
Degree Audit report includes three
sets of requirements at Cleveland
State University: university requirements,
college requirements and major/minor
requirements.
Within each category, the Degree
Audit highlights courses that a student
has already taken or still has to
take as well as potential courses that
fulfill needed requirements. The report
recalculates each time changes
occur in a student’s schedule, which
includes submitting transcripts or
new grades.
Degree Audit can be helpful for communication
students to stay on track
in selecting required courses. Certain
grade requirements are necessary
within the School of Communication.
Sometimes students overlook the
minimum grade requirements so it is
important to identify these requirements
in the Degree Audit report.
Another way to find minimum grade
requirements is to view the School of
Communication Web page and look at
specific course requirements and potential
electives for each major. Course
checklists outline necessary classes
and the required grades to move forward
within the program.
The Grad Express Degree Audit is a
helpful tool to guarantee graduation
on time.

Dr. Edward Horowitz, (right) a
communication professor at Cleveland
State, teaches journalism classes and is the
advisor on The Cauldron.
“Coming to Cleveland
State was one of the
best decisions I ever
made. I feel incredibly
lucky to work with the
other faculty here and
find great satisfaction
in teaching these
students.”
Dr. Edward Horowitz
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
Communication students pursue specific fields
By Sarah Speice
A communication student can major
in one of three specialties to achieve a
Bachelor of Arts within the School of
Communication. These are communication
management, journalism and
promotional communication (JPC),
and film and digital media. Students
can also choose the more general major
in communication.
Communication majors practice a
variety of communicative techniques
like public speaking, news writing or
film production.
Communication management focuses
on tools and theory of communication
that apply to professional leadership
and corporate management.
Skills developed as a communication
management student include listening,
problem solving and teamwork.
Specific areas of study within communication
management include
health communication, intercultural
communication, mediation, organizational
communication and relational
communication.
A JCP major includes three different
areas of focus: journalism, advertising
and public relations. JCP
students develop critical writing
skills, practice editing and design,
and gain experience creating promotional
advertising or public relations
campaigns. They also prepare for careers
in newsrooms and advertising
or public relations agencies.
Film and digital media students
work with film, video and DVD production
to write, direct, edit and
produce film and media. The concentrations
within this major are digital
media, film and media studies.
The School of Communication also
offers a communication minor and
certificates in journalism, multimedia
advertising and science writing.
In order to obtain complete information
regarding each of the communication
majors and minors, visit
Cleveland State’s School of Communication
website at csuohio.edu/
class/com.
Find a Map 5
Advising choices help
manage requirements
By Dylan Ludwig
All-in-1 office fufills students needs
If you’re on campus, stop by Cleveland
State’s All-in-1 office, located in
the Main Classroom building, room
116. All-in-1 is Cleveland State’s onestop
service center where specialists
are available to assist you with your
financial aid questions.
Phone: (216) 687-5411 Toll-Free:
(888) CSU-OHIO Email: allin1@
csuohio.edu.
CLASS (College of Liberal Arts and
Social Sciences) Advising Center
The CLASS Advising Center provides
comprehensive advising services
to both current and prospective
students interested in CLASS.
Academic advising is a fundamental
part of CLASS and Cleveland State’s
undergraduate experience. The Advising
Center provides advising assistance
relating to university and
college requirements. These include
general education and specific major
requirements.
Phone: (216) 687-5040 Email: class.
advising@csuohio.edu. Located in
the Chester Building, Room 279.
Contacting Communication Directors
Dr. Cheryl Bracken is director of
JPC, Dr. Guowei Jian is director of
communication management and
Dr. Paul Skalski is director of media
arts and technology. Your director
depends upon your major. The directors
are a good source of guidance
and can assist you with specific questions
related to communication.
Dr. Bracken’s office: MU 223 Phone:
(216) 687-4512 Email: c.bracken@
csuohio.edu.
Dr. Jian’s office: MU 247 Phone:
(216) 687-3995 Email: g.jian@csuohio.edu.
Dr. Skalski’s office: MU 221 Phone:
(216) 687-5042 Email: p.skalski@
csuohio.edu.

“Seek extra help if
you need it.”
Mark Pace
Senior
Students get some last minute studying
done in the second floor lounge of the
Music and Communication Building.
“The AVID can either
be your friend or
your worst enemy.”
Photo by Aziza Doleh
Photo by Aziza Doleh
“I view my job as
important because
I am responsible for
introducing and thus
socializing students
into the general field
of communication...”
Dr. Francis Dalisay
Dr. Francis Dalisay (left) finishes some
work between classes.
Alberto Paneccasio
Senior
Joni Laoanski (right) works on the
AVID computer in the DVCOM Center.
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio

“My advisors make
it easy to achieve
my goals here in
the Communication
Department.”
Jaclyn Seymour
Sophomore
Jaclyn Seymour (left) in Euclid
Commons.
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
The bulletin board
in the School
of Communication
highlights recent
activities.
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
“One of the best parts
of my job is seeing
students’ faces light
up when they
understand some
complicated
communication
concept...”
Dr. Horowitz
Communication Professor
Photo by Aziza Doleh
Edward Horowitz (left) talks with
students after class.

8 Choose a Destination
Hailey Hughes:
Digital media,
film program use
traditional steps
for future options
By Brad Bielak
“All of the instructors within the
film and digital media program
are knowledgeable and engaging,”
said Hailey Hughes, a senior in the
film and digital media program.
“They’re genuine people and they
care about the material.”
Hughes enjoys her history of film
and technical production classes the
most.
“Understanding the history of film
fully and the correct applications
and technical procedures is what allows
the creative mind to take that
knowledge and run with it, and turn
it into something new,” she said.
“I want to manipulate the rules
that have been beautifully practiced
by filmmakers for over 100 years
to speak to today’s audience,” she
added.
Hughes said that to have a career
in film, students must make connections
with professionals and involve
themselves in the film community.
She uses the Cleveland International
Film Festival every year as a
resource that she said she hopes will
help her land a career in the business.
Discussions concerning expanding
film and digital communication offerings
into space at the Playhouse
Square Arts Campus continue.
However, a firm timetable for these
changes has not been determined
and will depend to some extent on
what type of structure would best
augment existing facilities.
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
Andy White:
JPC program offers
more than just courses
By Brad Bielak
Senior Andy White majors in journalism
and promotional communication
(JPC) with a concentration in
advertising.
“I really do feel like I’ve amassed
a huge amount of information here
that will help me with my advertising
career,” White said. “Not just
with classes, but through the advertising
club here as well.”
White is in his second year participating
in the Cleveland State Advertising
Association and said he immensely
enjoyed the experience. The
club, which creates and presents an
advertising campaign for a corporate
sponsor, has given him real-world advertising
experience that he says will
enhance his resume.
“I feel it’s important for students to
not only go to class and excel there,”
White said, “but to also get involved
in student groups that can get you
further experience and elevate you in
the eyes of employers.”
White now has an internship involving
business-to-business advertising.
He uses skills and techniques
he learned from advertising classes in
his new position.
Cleveland State has a prime location
in the Theater District (left) for the Art
Campus. Students interested in the arts
are surrounded by historic performance
theaters in downtown Cleveland.
“Get involved in
student groups that
can get you further
experience and
elevate you in
eyes of employers.”
Andy White
Senior
Joanna Olsson:
COM management
offers skills, many
options for career
choices
By Brad Bielak
Joanna Olsson is a senior following the
Communication Management track.
A native of Sweden, Olsson came to
Cleveland State University to swim for
the Vikings and prepare herself to become
a manager in the future.
“I loved my conflict management
class,” Olsson said. “I learned real-life
examples of how to best resolve conflicts
in the workplace, and I feel that
they will be something I remember in
my career.”
Olsson isn’t sure if she will stay in
America or move back to Sweden after
graduation, but she is confident in
her abilities to be a manager someday
thanks to her Cleveland State classes.
“I plan to use what I’ve learned to
have a better understanding of the communication
levels at my future job,” she
said. “I think having that understanding
can give me an advantage.”

Choose a Destination 9
Seniors give advice to
underclassmen to help
avoid early road blocks
By Kaleigh Korpowski
and Christina Sanders
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
Students in Professor Clapp’s COM 425: Editing and Graphics are taking advantage of
the lab equipment and progams as they near completion of the course.
“Network and build relationships. Don’t be
afraid to open up and talk to people.”
Darnell Wilson, senior communication student
Students should take fun, non-major courses
By Patrick Elder
Cleveland State University offers
several courses that, although unnecessary
for graduation, can be a lot of
fun. Find a subject that interests you
and take a class to further your understanding
and give you something
to look forward to.
One such class is The Enjoyment of
Music (MUS 111). In this class you
will learn to enjoy music – classical
music, that is. You will listen to live
and recorded performances of various
classical works to figure out what
Beethoven was really all about.
Roots of Rock and Soul (MUS 161)
is a class taken by many who seek
an entertaining and informative explanation
of the development of
rhythm and blues, rock ‘n’ roll and
soul music. This course also examines
the effects that this music had
on society and culture of its era.
However, your options are not limited
to music classes. Jearl Walker, a
prominent physics professor, teaches
Flying Circus PHY: Motion and Heat
(PHY 101). This class is based off his
best-selling book “Flying Circus of
Physics,” a book about the practical
applications of physics in a fun-filled
manner.
Other fun courses include, but are
not limited to:
Ancient Mysteries (ANT 275)
Nearly any PES course is enjoyable.
From simple aerobic fitness to the
fundamental concepts of basketball
or golf. Among others, these options
satisfy almost any sport enthusiast.
Bowling/TT/Orienting/BB/Croquet
(PED 212 ); Softball and Basketball
(PED 217); Volleyball and Soccer
(PED 218); Religion and The Mystery
of Evil (REL 261); Comparative
Mythology (REL 280); Sociology of
Sports (SOC 314).
Wouldn’t it be nice to get a heads up for
what’s to come?
Cazz Warren, a communication management
major, responded to the question,
“What did you wish you knew as a
freshman that you know now?”
“The benefits of being an effective
communicator is being able to articulate
your story and your position,” Warren
said.
The most important thing Warren said
he learned throughout his college career
was to “be open and express yourself.”
Robert Bray, a journalism major, was
asked if he found any organizations
on campus helpful. Bray said friends
he made in the program were the most
helpful. He never got involved in student
organizations, and although he said he
wished he had, Bray did a lot of selflearning
through reading magazines and
newspapers.
Darnell Wilson, a public relations major,
also answered the question of what
he wishes he knew earlier in the program
that he knows now.
“I would have sought out the Public
Relations Student Society of America
(PRSSA) a lot sooner because I have
been here for about four years, and I just
found out about it last year,” Wilson
said.
Wilson said PRSSA was the most helpful
organization he joined.
“The PRSSA enables students to interact
with public relations professionals
and opens doors to job opportunities
and internships,” he said. “You get to
apply what you learned in the classroom
firsthand to different projects.”
Wilson’s final advice to newcomers is
to “network and build relationships and
not be afraid to open up and talk to people
because you never know what they
have to offer.”

10 Manage Your Money
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
Visit the School of Communication
Main Office (MU 233) to obtain more
information on available scholarships and
grants through the university or the School.
“You may be eligible
to receive scholarships
if you’ve declared one
of the communication
majors...”
Dylan Ludwig
Senior
Available scholarships and grants: Finding solutions for your fiscal fix
By Dylan Ludwig
School of Communication majors
can apply for three types of scholarships:
School of Communication
scholarships, Cleveland State University
scholarships and external scholarships.
New freshmen, transfer and
continuing students can qualify for
these awards.
For Cleveland State scholarships,
you must follow the guidelines and
apply here:
csuohio.edu/enrollmentservices/financialaid/scholarships
For external scholarships, check
here:
csuohio.edu/enrollmentservices/
financialaid/scholarships/external.
html
You can also check on the bulletin
board outside of room 233 in the
Music and Communication Building.
Neither Cleveland State nor the
School of Communication administers
these scholarships. Information
posted about external scholarships is
for the benefit of students but is not
guaranteed to be up-to-date or accurate
information.
School of Communication Scholarships
You may be eligible to receive scholarship
money if you’ve declared one
of the communication majors and
have completed at least two courses.
Award: W.O. & Naomi Walker Memorial
Scholarship
Eligible: COM majors
Criteria: Must be a major within one
of the four divisions in communication,
have a minimum 3.0 cumulative
GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Typical Award Money: $500-$1,000
Award: Max Axelrod Scholarship
Eligible: Journalism students
Criteria: Must be a journalism and
promotional communication (JPC)
major with a journalism emphasis
and have a minimum 3.0 cumulative
GPA. Jewish background is preferred,
but open to all.
Typical Award Money: $500+
Award: Jana Stone Scholarship
Eligible: Public relations/journalism
students
Criteria: Must be a JPC major with a
public relations emphasis and have a
minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Typical Award Money: $300+
Award: Raymond Dorsey Scholarship
Eligible: COM major with physical
disability
Criteria: Must be a major within one
of the four divisions in communication,
have a minimum 3.0 cumulative
GPA, physical disability and demonstrated
financial need.
Typical Award Money: $500+
Award: Donald Marcus Scholarship
Eligible: Advertising students
Criteria: Must be a JPC major with
an advertising emphasis and have a
minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Typical Award Money: $500+
Applications are not necessary to
be included for scholarship consideration,
but are recommended. Applications
are available in the MU 233 or at
csuohio.edu/class/com/scholarships.
html. Please complete the application
and return it to MU 235 or MU 233.
Incomplete applications will not be
reviewed.
Students can apply for more than
one scholarship, although the school
typically limits them to one per applicant.
Awards are merit-based, favoring
those with a GPA of at least 3.0,
and will be credited to the fall tuition
balance. Past winners or recipients
of other scholarships will have lower
priority consideration. The Cleveland
State Financial Aid Office reserves
the right to reduce the loan amount
if you receive a scholarship on top of
loans.

A COM student (pictured right) works in
the Digital Video Communication Center.
“Always keep your
mind open to job
possibilities outside
of your career path.”
Matthew Stafford
Senior
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
Take advantage of these multimedia resources
By Alexandra Murray
Resources offered by CSU
Cleveland State University offers a
variety of resources through the university.
Programs such as Marketing
and Communications Summer Associates,
Quality and Process Improvement
Summer Associates Program
and the HR Summer Associates Program
are open to undergraduate or
graduate students who have a GPA of
3.0 and are majoring in communication,
marketing, professional writing,
journalism, media relations, business,
or a related field.
Student media options
The college also offers a place for
students to brush up on journalism
and communication skills in student
media publications such as The Cauldron,
The Cleveland Stater, The Vindicator,
WCSB 89.3 radio station and
an arts and literature magazine called
Whiskey Island. Those programs are
open to students who want to hone
skills for a career in broadcasting or
media writing.
Internships are important for
communication students
Establishments offering internships
include Cleveland Clinic, The Free
Clinic, Political Campaigns of America,
American Eagle and Fox 8 News.
While not traditional internship environments
for journalism majors,
these positions may be beneficial to
develop a background on the subject.
Internships tailored to your interests
Dodd Camera offers a program
aimed at digital media and film majors.
Students can work a certain
number of hours to decrease the high
price of equipment needed for future
projects for the remainder of their
career.
Seventeen Magazine offers 10 students
an internship if they submit a
portfolio of past work with both editorial
and photography samples.
In-house communication center
The Digital Video Communication
Center is for students who are in need
of equipment. It is a full-service production
facility where students can
use microphones, cameras, computerized
production, and editing and
distribution equipment to create
fictional narrative programs, news,
sports, training videos and research
stimuli for their courses. It has two
television studios, digital standard
and high-definition camcorders, remote
multi-camera production units,
16mm film cameras and DVD authoring
workstations.
Manage Your Money Explore! 11 11
How to avoid major
financial roadblocks
while attending CSU
By Matthew Stafford
College costs money. If you aren’t
wise with your money, you could
very well end up being unable to pay
for college and have to drop out. According
to Micheal Almony, counselor
at Cleveland State University’s
Financial Aid Office, a lack of financial
means is one of the biggest reasons
students drop out. However, in
many cases, these roadblocks can be
avoided by taking a few simple precautions.
“Be wary of credit cards,” said Jon
Herzberger, a graduate student in the
School of Communication. “Most of
them are a trap.”
Unless you have a steady job where
you can pay it off in full every
month, credit cards are a bad idea.
If you feel you absolutely must have
one for emergencies (no, running low
on Mountain Dew doesn’t count), use
it sparingly and make sure the balance
is paid off in full by the end of
the month. Your student loans are all
the debt you need.
Always keep your mind open to job
possibilities outside of your career
path. The extra money can help you
pay tuition and give you some extra
money. It can also build your resume
and show people that you’re willing
to do a variety of things and that
you have a diverse skill set.
Lastly, try to avoid markup and
fees. The book store can be pricey.
However, if you shop around looking
for secondhand books, you’ll get a
better deal. Chegg.com and Amazon.
com are great places to get deals.
Also, Cleveland State tends to
charge fees for a lot of things, and
these fees can add up. Remember, the
key to avoiding most financial roadblocks
is being thrifty.

“Writing for The
Stater has helped me
apply my journalism
skills to accelerate my
career experience.”
Stephanie Metzger
Cleveland Stater
Sports Editor
The Cleveland Stater is published as part of the journalism sequence twice a
month by students in the School of Communication and is also available online.
The Cleveland Stater is a fully operational newspaper giving students the
opportunity to hone managing, editing, and newsgathering skills. There are 15
different positions from editors to reporters available for students. The office is
located in MU 248.
Advisor: Anup Kumar; a.kumar64@csuohio.edu
Website: clevelandstater.com
Photo by James Ryan
Members of the PRSSA enjoy their last meeting of the semester: (left to right) James
Ryan, Katrina Walker, Felicia Chaplin, Jasmyn Lewis, Darnell Wilson, Megan Lock,
Akeem Whittaker, Erini Anthopoulos, Jessica Newell and Kelly Novak.
This club provides an extension from classroom learning
to real-world experience. The meetings include guest
speakers and regular discussions of the daily happenings
in the public relations world. The goal is to create opportunities
for a successful in-school and professional career
in PR.
Opportunities include resources for the PRSSA
Internship Center and Public Relations Society
of America Jobcenter.
Advisor: Gary Pettey; g.pettey@csuohio.edu
Website: PRSSA.org
WCSB features
Latin, Hispanic,
German, Hungarian,
Polish, Irish,
Macedonian, Arabic
and Slovenian
programs.
WCSB.org
WCSB is Cleveland State’s official student-run radio station. The station’s goal
is provide a source for news and entertainment from an alternative source to its
listening community. Applications are available at the station, located on the
fourth floor of the Cole Center on Chester Avenue and East 30th Street or contact
the program director.
Contact: Hama Bbela, program director; program@wcsb.org
Website: wcsb.org

This student publication provides the following student positions: editor-inchief,
managing editor, news, arts and entertainment, sports, opinion and
Web editor. Being a part of the Cauldron staff helps to build a resume and
portfolio materials. The Cauldron offices are in MC 471.
Advisor: Ed Horowitz; cauldroneditors@gmail.com
Website: csucauldron.com
“Working for a
college publication
has taught me how
to utilize the skills I
learn in class in a
real-world setting.”
Samah Assad
Cauldron Managing Editor
Photo by Donald Huston
Cleveland State Advertising Association members, Emily Boylan, Hailey Hughes, Ryan
Walker and Brad Bielak, prepare their advertising campaign for district competition in Dayton, Ohio.
Every year the CSAA works to create an advertising campaign
for that year’s National Student Advertising Competition
sponsor. The American Advertising Federation
sponsors this competition. Cleveland State University
competes against 10 other schools in Ohio, West Virginia
and Kentucky.
Past sponsors include: Nissan, JCPenney, Coca-Cola,
State Farm and AOL. This experience helps students
create portfolio material and gain a perspective into the
advertising world.
Advisor: Dr. Yung-I Liu; y.liu74@csuohio.edu
Website: aaf.org/nsac
The Vindicator is a multicultural magazine that is student-run and published
monthly. The magazine started on campus in 1969 and strives to raise the
level of social justice around campus and the community. The Vindicator
staff has 10 different positions available and is always seeking creative voices
“underserved by mainstream media.” Vindicator offices are located in Main
Classroom, room 471.
Email: editor.vindi@gmail.com
Phone: (216) 687-2118
“Working for a
publication like the
Vindicator gives you
the opportunity to
create your own
stories and brand
of journalism.”
Christina Sanders
Vindicator Content Editor

14 Explore!
How to use Career Services
to better your job search
By Alberto Paneccasio
Students in the School of Communication
at Cleveland State University
make an effort to stand out from others
in their classes. Becoming more
professional is one way to do so. Here
are some tips to develop your professionalism.
Begin to apply for internships when
you enter the School of Communication.
The school urges students to apply
for internships to help find a job
after graduation.
Creating resumes and cover letters
are necessary skills. A resume is a basic
outline of who you are, where you
attended school and what qualifications
and experience you have to offer
an employer. These can be the classes
you have taken or the software you
have learned in each class. Cover letters
are a few short paragraphs about
why you think you should get the internship
and what qualifies you to get
the internship.
As a COM student, gather assignments
to put in a portfolio to show
employers the work you have done.
This can be your ticket to landing an
internship.
Career Services in RT 280 can offer
guidance in building resumes, cover
letters and guiding you to local internships.
Assistant Director John
Scanlan says he loves dealing with
new students and building their egos
so they can amount to anything they
want. Career Services staff members
also offer to review students’ resumes
before submission.
To learn how to email and call companies
or visit a website employer,
Career Services’ website CareerLine
allows you to upload your resume and
cover letter, and make a profile. Scanlan
must approve everything before
you post. Employers will then email
you updates on open positions as well
as co-ops and internships they offer.
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
Career Services, located in Rhodes West, can offer guidance in building resumes, cover
letters, directing students to local jobs and internships, and conducting mock interviews.
Where to go for internships, independent studies
By Alberto Paneccasio
If you want to apply for an internship,
contact your particular advisor
for the major you select. Internships
are a great way to build your resume
as you learn from professionals in a
professional environment.
Today, employers expect college
graduates to have completed at least
one internship. Dr. Cheryl Bracken
is the person to talk to if you’re inquiring
about a journalism and promotional
communication internship.
Other division directors help in other
major areas.
You can take different approaches
in getting an internship through independent
studies.
Anita Young is the Career Services
coordinator for School of Communication
students. She can be reached
at a.rufyoung@csuohio.edu or (216)
687-5534.
Michael Rand has an independent
study, a class where you work with
him on a project throughout a semester.
He is located in MU 126. To take
Rand’s independent study, you first
have to take and pass the following
courses: Broadcast and News Media
Writing (COM 131), Single Source
Video/Audio Production and Editing
(COM 204)
Rand’s independent study leads to
the application for the WKYC Internship
at Channel 3.
Contact other faculty members for
information on independent studies in
areas that interest you.
A cooperative education approach
is one way of getting real-world work
experience. Here are some guidelines
for students in the School of Communication
to go about this.
1. Complete the Cooperative Education
Application. You may either
complete the application online,
download the application and email it
to careers@csuohio.edu, or drop it off
at RT West, 280.
2. Be in your sophomore year.
3. Be in good academic standing with
a 2.0 grade point average or better (2.2
in Engineering).
4. Complete Career Orientation (CSC
121), Career Exploration (CSC 224) or
Employment Orientation (CSC 321)
courses.
5. Be enrolled as a full-time student.

Photo courtesy Career Services
Dressing properly for an interview can lead to being offered a job position.
Neutral colored suits are preferred for both men and women.
“The benefits of being an effective
communicator is being able to articulate your
story and your position.”
Cazz Warren, senior communication student
Try these tips for interview success
By Kristen Kemp
Interviews, a key element in determining
whether or not a job will be offered,
require proper preparation.
Doing your homework is essential in
preparing for an interview. Cleveland
State University’s LINK Program
and communication coordinator,
Charlene Jones at Cleveland State’s
Career Services Center, recommend researching
the company’s mission, vision
and values.
Interviewees should ask how many
people they will be interviewed by,
research the interviewers and bring
enough resumes.
Interview practice will help interviewees
have prepared answers for
questions, eliminate speaking nerves
and allow candidates to clearly articulate
what they can contribute to the
success of the company.
First impressions are imperative to
nailing an interview. Jones suggests
professional dress. Navy blue, black or
gray suits are preferred for both men
and women, along with white shirts/
blouses. No facial piercings or tattoos
should be visible, cologne should be
applied lightly and smoking should
be avoided before interviewing.
Interviewees should come prepared
with 10 to 12 questions to show employers
they have done their homework.
Questions can cover details
about a typical work day and employment
expectations. Most importantly,
always ask what will come
next in the interview process.
Avoid questions about salary, benefits
and vacation time until the employer
officially offers the job and is
willing to negotiate details of employment.
“Anything that’s of a personal nature
cannot be asked or discussed
until an offer is on the table,” Jones
said.
For more interviewing information,
contact the Career Services Center at
(216) 687-2233.
CSU career fair offers
countless opportunities
By Patrick Elder
Explore! 15
The Cleveland State University Career
Fair is an opportunity to network
with growing companies that want to
hire young, motivated college graduates
for internships and jobs.
Such organizations as the Cleveland
Clinic, American Greetings Corporation,
KeyBank and many others set
up shop in the Woodling Gym in the
middle of fall and spring semesters.
“The Career Fair let me talk to a lot
of interesting companies who were
looking for people from all areas of
expertise,” said Paul Noble, a senior
business major at Cleveland State.
“The number of companies there was
unbelievable.”
The Career Fair comes on the last
day of Career Week, which will have
Cleveland State students inundated
with opportunities to better their networking
skills in workshops, seminars
and the like. It’s a can’t-miss opportunity
to lay the foundation for a better
future.
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
Many students took advantage of Career
Services’ Career Fair in the fall semester.

16 Follow in Footsteps of Past Travelers
Reid May:
Former Cauldron editor interns at Washington, DC firm
Brandon Blackwell
By Samah Assad
Brandon Blackwell, a senior journalism
student at Cleveland State
University, finds his experiences
have helped shape him into a successful
reporter for The Plain Dealer.
Earlier this year, Brandon was selected
to participate in the Chips
Quinn Scholars program, which
trained him in multimedia journalism
before setting him up in an internship
with The Plain Dealer.
The program taught Brandon about
the importance of digital media and
multimedia journalism in a workshop,
and prepped him to report for a major
daily newspaper. Although he was editor-in-chief
of The Cauldron last year,
he quickly realized working in a professional
newsroom was much different
from working at a college publication.
“I walked in and they said, ‘You’re
son who is a communication major
should not at one point have written
for one of the publications at
Cleveland State,” Reid said. “Journalism
is certainly an area where
having a professional portfolio and
experience from real, professional
settings is going to set you apart.”
In September 2011, Reid landed a job
at the Washington Center, a non-profit
organization in Washington, D.C.,
which helps students secure professional
internship positions in the area.
The summer of his junior year,
Reid interned at a lobbying firm
in D.C. set up through a Washington
Center program. Reid,
formed connections that gave him
an upper hand in the job market.
“The time I spent in Washington
By Samah Assad
It is no secret that students who gain
experience outside the classroom tend
to develop more skills that help them
be more successful in their major.
Reid May exemplifies this perfectly.
A journalism and political science
graduate from Cleveland State
University, Reid had many activities
outside the classroom. Active
in many student organizations,
he was also editor-in-chief
of The Cauldron, Cleveland State’s
student-run publication, in 2011.
“A degree alone will not get you anywhere,”
Reid said. “You need to have
as much experience under your belt as
possible, take on every opportunity
you have to get your hands dirty, and
have real on-the-job-type experience.”
“There is no reason that any per-
Reid May
really gave me a leg up in regards to
professional experience and certainly
made my resume better,” Reid said.
“Having that basic understanding
of journalism, where it comes
from and how it has been done
for a long time, makes you a better
writer,” Reid said. “I think it
makes you a better journalist.”
CSU student is paid Plain Dealer reporter as senior
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
Brandon discusses his experiences as editor-in-chief
of The Cauldron last year.
not an intern. You’re a paid reporter,
and we’re going to refer to you as
a reporter,’” Brandon said. “From
that day on, I had assignments.”
The difference between school and
professional assignments, Brandon
said, is speed and accountability.
“You have to be fast – I’ll get a story
assignment in the morning, and
I’ll have to get the story done by the
evening,” Brandon said. “You’re not
just writing a story that faculty and
students read, but hundreds of thousands
of people read it. There’s a lot
of pressure, but it’s a lot of fun.”
After finishing his summer internship,
The Plain Dealer asked Brandon
to stick around. Brandon is humbled
by the experiences that have helped
him become a professional journalist.
“I’m very thankful for that because
there are a lot of people who graduate
college or have master’s degrees and
are struggling to find work,” Brandon
said. “I came in thinking, ‘Wow,
this is the real deal’ this is what you’d
hope for as a journalism student.”

Follow in Footsteps of Past 17
Alumni see challenges in careers as experiences allow
additional skills, development after CSU graduation
As a consultant,
Ann Gynn plans
a variety of events
By Keren Longino
Shawn Foucher finds satisfaction
with reporting, family life
Uses experiences from classes at CSU daily
By Keren Longino
17
Ann Gynn has not worked a traditional
eight-hour job since she earned her master’s
degree from CSU in 2003. Instead,
she used the
skills she
Ann Gynn
learned at
CSU to start
her own business
in event
marketing
and content
marketing.
Gynn will
serve as the
director of
marketing
and communications for Gay Games
2014, which is predicted to gross
more than $50 million for Cleveland.
In addition to her work with Gay
Games, she is also the media relations
and promotions consultant for
the Cleveland National Air Show,
a role she has been in since 2003.
Gynn also serves on the Cleveland
State University Alumni Association.
She is a member of the
Cleveland City Club, volunteers
her time at various businesses
and non-profits around the city
and taught PR writing at CSU.
“An internship is good but you
can do more than that – volunteer
to help a start-up business or nonprofit,
find a way to obtain some
related experience in a current job.
Your portfolio of work is what will
make you stand out when you earn
your degree and start job hunting.”
Despite working “a slew” of
odd jobs over the years including
professional weed puller, clerk
at Blockbuster Video, corrections
officer at a juvenile jail and wine
delivery driver, Shawn Foucher is
now living his dream as a reporter
for the Sandusky Register, a newspaper
serving the Sandusky area.
Foucher earned his B.A. in journalism
and promotional communication
in 2004 from CSU. Shortly
after graduation, Foucher took
a job as a reporter at the Elyria
Chronicle-Telegram. In 2009, he
went to the Sandusky Register
covering politics and crime stories.
Foucher now is the assistant
managing editor, which he says
“entails a great many things at a
25,000-circulation daily paper.”
An average work day for Shawn
involves planning, editing, and
determining placement of stories;
working closely with reporters,
photographers and designers; and
working on long-term projects
with reporters.
Although Foucher could easily
argue his greatest achievement is
being an accomplished editor at
the Sandusky Register, he boasts,
“Hands-down, my greatest accomplishment
is marrying my beautiful
wife, Amy, and becoming a
father to our little girl, Lilah. Not
much else compares to that in life,
on a personal or professional level.”
Aside from
being an
accredited
editor, a devoted
husband
and
new dad,
Foucher still
takes time
out of his
day to enjoy
the simple
things in Shawn Foucher
life.
“I’m pretty much addicted to
ice cream and Altoids, those curiously
strong little mints that come
in a handy tin can,” he jokes. “I
couldn’t live without either.”
In his downtime, Foucher enjoys
spending time with his family,
reading books, drawing, playing
guitar, taking photographs,
watching movies and going to new
restaurants.
Foucher explains to be successful
in a journalism career students
must “join organizations like Investigative
Reporters and Editors
(ire.org) and the Society of Professional
Journalists (spj.org) to
see what other newspapers and reporters
are doing. There are many,
many talented folks in this industry,
and there's much to be learned
from all their hard work.”

“Don’t limit yourself
to the classroom.
You’ll learn more from
outside experiences...
not everything can
be learned in the
classroom.”
Samah Assad
Senior
George Ray (right) has a discussion prior
to a Press Club event.
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
“Get involved in
clubs on campus and
do an internship even
if it’s not for credit.”
Photo by Jill Rudd
“Find a teacher that
you connnect with
and ask them to
mentor you.”
James Ryan
Senior
Ed Boyt (left) talks to a class in the
conference center in the Communication
Department.
Dylan Ludwig
Senior
The Music and Communication Building
where students take their courses.
Photo by Dylan Ludwig

“Working on the
Stater really helped
me gain hard news
writing skills.”
Samah Assad
Junior
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
“Use your advisors.
Students will need
help getting through
and that’s what the
advisors are here to
help them do.”
Clifford Gulley
Junior
The Advising Center (left) is available
if students have questions regarding
graduation, required courses, etc.
Students (right) work on The Cleveland
Stater, the laboratory newspaper for
journalism students.
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
Director,
Communication
Management
Dr. Guowei Jian
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
Guowei Jian(left) has been a professor at
Cleveland State University for almost 10
years.

20 Make it Memorable
Business professionals
give students advice
By Gabriel Hart
Based on their knowledge of the demands
and expectations of media industries,
several professional communicators
had these suggestions to help
students and soon-to-be graduates
gain additional benefits from their college
experience.
Designer Tippi Thole is a former art
director at The Washington Post and
now owns Bright Spot Studio, a design
business and blog where she offers
design services from brand identity,
web design, print design, color consultation
and photography. Her advice:
Collaborate: “Find people outside
of your discipline or department with
whom you have great (professional)
chemistry.”
Find a great boss or mentor: Choose
a professional mentor or advisor whose
advice you respect.
Do what you love: This is self explanatory.
Jason Matlock, head of marketing
and promotions at NewsChannel 5,
gave these tips:
Start now: Do as many internships
as possible.
Learn the technical stuff: The more
you know in this field, the better off
you are.
Have a reel: Start making a reel now
to showcase what you have to offer.
Live social media: Understand social
media and how to use it effectively.
Tom Moore, radio journalist at
WTAM had these tips:
Practice makes perfect: The more
you cultivate your expertise, the more
efficient and confident you will be.
Be friendly: The connections you can
make in college with your classmates
and professors can take you a long
way in the end.
Be competitive: Even as a student
you are competing for teachers’ approval,
which can lead to a positive
referral.
CSU alum shares post-graduation experience
Photo courtesy Tim Walsh
Tim Walsh, a 2003 Cleveland State University
graduate, now works as a marketing
liasion at Key Bank after spending
several years as an actor in northeast Ohio.
“If you open yourself
up to networking and
commit to meeting
new people, you can
create your own
opportunities for
success. My
willingness to branch
out and seek advice
from current business
professionals helped
me obtain a really
cool job that I love.”
Keren Longino
Senior
By Keren Longino
Tim Walsh describes his current occupation
as “an actor who hasn’t quit
his day job.” Acting was his first love
and then he ventured into communication
at CSU, earning his bachelor’s
degree in communication in 1997. He
later earned his master’s degree from
CSU in 2003.
Walsh works for KeyBank as the
marketing liaison. His daily job functions
include managing and marketing
Web content by developing mutually
beneficial business-to-business marketing
and communication strategies
as well as developing ways to bridge
gaps between internal and external
stakeholders.
One minute Walsh might act as a
project manager to ensure processes
are clear and consistent, and the next
he is playing matchmaker, bringing
people together around a mutually,
vested interest.
Several years ago, Walsh decided
to re-visit his love for acting and has
worked on many professional and
community theater stages throughout
Northeast Ohio.
He says, “acting is what I refer to as
my stress reliever.”
In addition to acting, Walsh likes to
go to the beach but hates the water,
and he can recite the names of each
state, alphabetically and in less than
10 seconds.
Walsh says communication students
should “touch, see, smell, taste and
listen to the world around you.”
“Become an active member of society
through community, arts and/
or social service volunteerism,” he
stresses.
“No matter what your field of choice,
if you don’t have dynamic social and
professional networks, you will have
to work harder than those who do. It
is by developing these shared and independent
perspectives where you will
find your own voice.”

Activities for students in communication
By Michael Beller
The students in the Cleveland State
University School of Communication
engage in a wide variety of experiences
every year, leading to many achievements.
Students often participate in numerous
internship opportunities. In
the 2012 summer semester, students
interned for Scene Magazine, Nickelodeon’s
digital production department
and ESPN, to name a few.
These internships are great individual
achievements for students and provide
invaluable real-world experiences
for post-graduation job hunting.
James Hrivnak is one student of particular
note this year. Hrivnak is in the
School of Communication’s journalism
and promotional communication
track, focusing on advertising. He has
been participating in one of Cleveland
State’s exchange student programs to
study abroad.
Hrivnak spent spring semester studying
at the Chung-Ang University in
Seoul, South Korea. He enjoyed this
experience so much that he arranged
to continue his education there in the
fall semester.
This is just one example of the many
opportunities which present themselves
to Cleveland State’s communication
majors every year.
Division directors as well as School of
Communication Director George Ray
are excellent sources to start inquiries
about these opportunities.
Along with students, faculty in the
School of Communication are also involved
in co-curricular activities.
For example, professor Paul Skalski,
director of film and digital media,
worked with associate professor Evan
Lieberman this past year to produce a
student film festival. This is an opportunity
for students to show their creativity
and skill in filmmaking and for
the School of Communication to gain
some attention from the public.
Photo courtesy Cleveland
International Film Festival
Panelists, including members of the Cleveland
State University community, discuss
film submissions at the International Film
Festival, which is held in the spring term .
Additionally, assistant professor
Yung-I Liu helped students take
part in a recent advertising competition.
The School of Communication
showed its skills in this area by taking
second in the advertising competition.
The School of Communication also
makes many valuable opportunities
more accessible to its students.
In association with the Press Club
of Cleveland, the school presented
a panel discussion in November regarding
the U.S. presidential election.
This event cost $12.50 for nonmembers
of the club, but was free to
all COM students.
The Plain Dealer hosted the Society
for News Design Annual Workshop
and Exhibition in October. This
event had an attendance fee of $220
for students and faculty. However,
the School of Communication was
able to provide free admission for several
communication students, which
allowed them to attend sessions.
Events like these are usually publicly
advertised through fliers and brochures
in the Music and Communication
Building on Cleveland State’s
main campus.
Make it Memorable 21
Students gain insight
from guest speakers
By Clifford Gulley
The Cleveland State University
School of Communication presents
many special events for its students.
Over the years, communication students
have had opportunities to listen
to guest speakers, attend discussion
panels, watch informational sessions
and participate in a number of other
events related to their field of interest.
Cleveland State holds both annual
and one-time events put together by
organizations, students, or faculty.
Workshops for public relations, journalism
and various other communication
concentrations are held to make
sure that you make the most out of
your communication experience.
“Behind-The-Scenes Exclusive:
Journalism, Politics and Elections,”
a discussion panel held in conjunction
with The Press Club of Cleveland,
discussed how local news covered and
was given access to the 2012 presidential
election.
The panel of speakers for this event
were John Arthur Hutchinson, Rick
Jackson, Karen Kasler and Henry
Gomez.
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
John Arthur Hutchinson, Rick Jackson,
Karen Kasler and Henry Gomez pose for
a photo following the “Behind-The-Scenes
Exclusive: Journalism, Politics and Elections”
discussion in the fall 2012 term

“Bar Uno is a great
place to meet up
on campus with
friends to study
and eat.”
Dylan Ludwig
Senior
“The ...
“convenience makes
Café Ah Aroma
a great place to get
coffee and food
before class.”
Alivia Hardges
Senior
Photo
Photo by Alexandra Murray
Dylan Ludwig walks outside Bar Uno, a
pizza and bar scene, in the Student Center.
Cafe Ah Roma’s offerings help students
get through their day.
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
“It’s a great place
to enjoy some food
and hang out with
friends.”
Clifford Gulley
Senior
Photo by Alexandra Murray
Rascal House, across the street from
the Student Center, is a staple for food.

“Interning for
Indians Prospect
Insider gave me
inimitable hands
on experience in
sports reporting.”
Stephanie Metzger
Senior
Progressive Field, located in
downtown Cleveland, has been the site of
several communication internships.
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
“Cavs games are a
great way for COM
students to unwind
and have a great
time.”
Gabriel Hart
Senior
“The bookstore
atmosphere is fresh
and inviting, plus tons
of CSU merchandise!”
Emily Boylan
Senior
Photo by Gabriel Hart
The Cavs play a home game at Quicken
Loans Arena, one of the locations where
CSU students intern.
The CSU Viking bookstore, located in the
Student Center, has recently been
remodeled.
Photo by Gabriel Hart

24 Have Some Fun!
CSU communication
students work hard,
play hard downtown
By James Ryan
To help orient students to Cleveland
State University favorites, 30 seniors
in the School of Communication
chose their top five bars and clubs in
the Cleveland area. One-third of the
respondents live on campus and twothirds
commute, and between those
two groups they named 47 bars and
clubs. Here are the top five:
1. Barley House (1265 W. Sixth St.)
With 23 percent of the vote, Barley
House is an Irish bar with beautiful
cabanas and sidewalk cafe seating.
Clevelanders come to Barley House
looking to “sit long, talk much and
laugh often,” which is the bar’s motto.
Photo by Gabriel Hart
Barley House won the vote for the most popular hangout for Cleveland State University
communication students.
2. Bar Louie (1352 W. Sixth St.)
With 20 percent of the vote, Bar Louie
has become famous around Cleveland
for its Dollar Burger Night and
wide variety of draft beers.
3. Becky’s (1762 E. 18th St.)
With 17 percent of the vote, Becky’s
stands out because of its signature
burgers, award-winning wings and location.
Photo by Gabriel Hart
Bar Louie is another popular bar selected
by students.
Photo by Gabriel Hart
Becky’s is a favorite of students, possibly
because of its nearby location.
4. Shooters on the Water
(1148 Main Ave.)
With 10 percent of the vote, Shooters
on the Water has become popular
for its casual waterfront dining and
patio with a panoramic view of the
lake.
5. The Viking Tavern
(1818 Euclid Ave. )
With 6 percent of the vote, the Viking
Tavern is known for its daily
drink specials and good food. Its location
across the street from Cleveland
State’s Music and Communication
building doesn’t hurt either.
Photo by Gabriel Hart
Shooters on the Water is loved for its patio
and dance atmosphere.
Photo by Gabriel Hart
The Viking Tavern is convenient for students
to take a break.

Available Internships 25
CSU communication students idenfity past internship opportunities
By Stephanie Metzger
Cleveland State University offers a wide range
of internship opportunities. Many students in
the department of communication have interned
with various companies, stations and
businesses to gain inimitable experience and ignite
career opportunities. Cleveland State communication
students have interned and worked
with companies such as:
Adcom Communcations, Inc.
American Cancer Society
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Film Society
Cleveland Opera
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland State Athletic Department
Envision Radio
ESPN Cleveland-WKNR
Fox 8 News
Fox Sports Network
Great Lakes Science Center
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
House of Blues
IMG
Kaiser Permanente
Landau Public Relations
Media Design Imaging, Inc.
MetroHealth
News Channel 5
The News-Herald
Radio Disney
Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Scene Magazine
Sherwin-Williams
Western Reserve Historical Society
WKYC Channel 3
WOIO/WUAB Channel 19
These internship experiences complement the
learning tools that Cleveland State communication
students receive to prepare them for careers
in the communication field. Students who
have studied at Cleveland State and interned
through the school have gone on to obtain jobs
with various media and communication outlets,
such as WTAM-1100, The Plain Dealer
and The Sun Post-Herald.
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
The Quicken Loans Arena is one place where communication
students have found internship opportunities.
“You’ll find that school
can be overwhelming
and stressful at times, so
before you give up, take
some time for yourself
to relax and have a little
bit of fun.”
Sarah Speice,
senior
Photo by Alberto Paneccasio
News Channel 5 is another place where communication students
have found internship opportunities.

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