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An armed man was arrested at the Canfield Fair after aggressively rushing toward Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Dr. Amy Acton during a campaign event. State Highway Patrol apprehended the suspect, Patrick Havas before he reached Acton but several attendees were injured in his attempt. Havas now faces multiple charges but pleads not guilty in Mahoning County court. This event highlights the growing concern over candidate safety and political violence during the 2026 election cycle.
Political attack targets democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton at Ohio fair
September 11, 2026

On Sept. 6, an armed man attempted to attack Ohio’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair during a campaign...

Republican Congressman Max Miller seeks a second re-election while entangled in severe domestic abuse and child neglect allegations. Although local authorities deemed there to be insufficient evidence, his public image fell further after accusations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. While the U.S. House of Committee on Ethics has an ongoing investigation, Miller remains in the race and insists on clearing his name himself.
Max Miller refuses to leave congressional race amid abuse allegations
September 4, 2026

This November, Ohio’s 7th Congressional District will be voting for a house representative. Republican Congressman Max Miller is up for his...

A Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera outside a retail store in Aurora, Colorado, on June 27, 2024.
Ohio lawmakers draft a bill to regulate Flock cameras in Ohio
August 28, 2026

In response to privacy concerns regarding Flock camera data, Ohio State Senator Al Cutrona and Ohio State Representative Levi Dean are drafting...

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An armed man was arrested at the Canfield Fair after aggressively rushing toward Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Dr. Amy Acton during a campaign event. State Highway Patrol apprehended the suspect, Patrick Havas before he reached Acton but several attendees were injured in his attempt. Havas now faces multiple charges but pleads not guilty in Mahoning County court. This event highlights the growing concern over candidate safety and political violence during the 2026 election cycle.
Political attack targets democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton at Ohio fair
Maria Burrus September 11, 2026

On Sept. 6, an armed man attempted to attack Ohio’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair during a campaign...

CWRU Civil and Environmental Engineering Chair receives Ohio Sea Grant award
CWRU Civil and Environmental Engineering Chair receives Ohio Sea Grant award
Rebekah Repp September 11, 2026

Within the past few months, Dr. Xiong (Bill) Yu, Opal J. and Richard A Vanderhoof, Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental...

Student suicide reignites public scrutiny against ICE-issued ankle monitors
Olivia Wen September 11, 2026

Trigger Warning: suicide This summer, under former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...

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Playlist of the Week: songs for a stormy summer evening
Neela Komanduri September 11, 2026

The late summer air is warm and suffocating, buzzing with the electricity of an impending storm. It’s something that can’t be romanticized...

JENNIE’s ‘Fallen Angel’ flies into a new era
JENNIE’s ‘Fallen Angel’ flies into a new era
Riya Kulkarni September 11, 2026

With pomp and a good amount of surprise, JENNIE’s first solo EP “Fallen Angel” made its debut to streaming platforms on Aug. 28. With “Ruby...

Step aside ‘Barbenheimer,’ it’s ‘Spidergrande’ season
Helen Cai September 4, 2026

The general public has been craving another “Barbenheimer,” an internet sensation over two concurrent theater releases, “Barbie” (2023)...

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The inaugral Southeastern Conference/Big Ten Challenge Week culminated on Sept. 6 with a historic outdoor volleyball doubleheader at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois in front of 43,067 fans. The University of Kentucky claimed a 3-1 victory over Penn State in the venue's first-ever volleyball match. However, Chicago humidity and severe court condensation forced officials to suspend the match between the University of Nebraska and the University of Missouri due to player safety concerns, with no current plans for rescheduling.
Wrigley Field fails the challenge of outdoor volleyball for SEC/Big Ten Challenge Week
Penelope Cloonan September 11, 2026

The first week of September saw the inaugural Southeastern Conference (SEC)/Big Ten Challenge Week for women’s volleyball. Between Sept. 1...

The No. 11 ranked Case Western Reserve University women's soccer team finished off a memorable Senior Day with a 3-1 victory over Capital University at DiSanto Field on Saturday, Sept. 6. After a scoreless first half, first-year Sonora Hale scored in the 47th minute with an assist from second-year Izzy Probst. Although Capital managed to score a goal, third-years Ashley Liang and Abby Welker's subsequent goals allowed the Spartans to secure a final score of 3-1 prior to their home game against Grove City College.
Spartans stay busy with numerous games over Labor Day weekend
Abhishek Nambiar September 11, 2026

Over this past Labor Day weekend, the student athletes of Case Western Reserve University continued their hard work. The vast majority of games...

The 2026 season is officially underway for the Case Western Reserve University's cross country teams, with both teams driven to push themselves to their full potential. The men's team is backed by strong leadership and have their sights set on a return to the NCAAs, while the women's team aims to rebuild their previous close-knit team structure.
Different paths, same goals for CWRU men’s and women’s cross country
Abhishek Nambiar September 4, 2026

The 2026 season is now in full swing for the Case Western Reserve University men’s and women’s cross country teams. The two teams find themselves...

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