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The oldest standing building in University Circle has been vacant for years. On April 12, sound will consume the Cozad-Bates House on Mayfield Rd. as an audio exhibition at MOCA.

Past Meets Present: Contemporary Art Event Takes Place in Pre-Civil War Mansion

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

Sitting patiently on the intersection of East 115 St. and Mayfield Rd. is a 161-year-old testament to history, equality and freedom. The Cozad-Bates House is University Circle’s oldest and only pre-Civil...

Great Lakes Theater performs “As You Like It”

Ellie Rambo, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

After the prologue, the play’s first scene opens with a spray of sparks as a man in dingy clothing uses a spinning saw. He is surrounded by grey scenery, which successfully creates the illusion of a...

Pass the suds… from Cellar Rats Brewery and Cornerstone Brewing Co.

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

On a sunny, cheerful Monday afternoon I ventured out to Madison, Ohio in search of beer. Madison, a solid 40 to 50 minutes east of Cleveland, is filled with farmland and rural Americana. Madison and...

Running away to Hungary isn’t necessary; ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ in theatres

Winston Eng, Contributing Reporter April 11, 2014

Regarded as a surprising success despite debated creative stagnation, Wes Anderson has developed a sense of unique style and originality ever since the debut of his short film “Bottle Rocket” in 1996. What...

Playlist of the Week: April 11, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

“I’m Not Part Of Me” — Cloud Nothings Take a minute to let the chunkiness of the riff that starts “I’m Not Part Of Me” hit you. In one word, it’s satisfying. Thick, yet nimble; polished,...

inFamous: Second Son

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter April 4, 2014

It’s been several months, but finally, PlayStation 4 owners have access to what has been hailed as a true next-gen game. “inFamous: Second Son” delivers a compelling narrative experience and is visually...

SKATERS play lively show to tiny crowd

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter April 4, 2014

Most of the sparse audience stood near the stage for SKATERS’ Grog Shop show on the last day of March. While some people bobbed their heads, others got into a strange interpretive dance they called “passing...

The birds & the bees

The birds & the bees

Ellie Rambo, Staff Reporter April 4, 2014

Inside the temporary exhibit hall at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the walls are draped with black fabric and red lights to create a honeycomb pattern on the carpet. The red and black theme...

Angelo’s wife Jenny Merendino floats in water after going through chemotherapy. Angelo documented their journey when they found they couldn’t talk about possible death with loved ones.

How did Angelo Merendino talk about his wife’s cancer?

Maureen O'Reilly, Contributing Reporter April 4, 2014

In 2006, Angelo Merendino packed up his car in Cleveland, and he and his two cats drove to Manhattan. There, the love of his life, Jennifer, was waiting along with her two cats. Something neither could...

Great Lake Brewing Company bottles and brews a variety of beers. Good thing their brewery is in Ohio City, a short RedLine ride away from campus.

Pass the suds from… Great Lakes Brewing Company

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter April 4, 2014
Ohio City's Great Lakes Brewing Company is a Cleveland staple.
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