Cleveland State University hosts final gubernatorial debate

On Monday, Oct. 8 Cleveland State University hosted the final of three governor’s debates between Republican candidate Mike DeWine and Democratic candidate Richard Cordray. The two main candidates, both former Attorneys General for the state (DeWine is the current AG), are looking to replace current Gov. John Kasich. Cordray has most recently served in the Obama Administration in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By all polling measures this is a very competitive race. Although all three debates have been bland in terms of entertainment, they have given voters a thorough understanding of the key issues and positions for both of the candidates. The main issues both candidates are concerned with are education, healthcare and the opioid crisis that has ravaged Ohio.

Burning car found in East Cleveland

On Wednesday, Oct. 10 police officers in East Cleveland were notified of a car on fire in a vacant parking lot. When they arrived on the scene, they found two burned bodies in the car. The incident is under further investigation, but officers are treating this a homicide case for the time being. The car, which had New York plates, was rented by a man from Bedford, Ohio, but he has not yet been contacted, according to reports.

Bibibop to open near location near campus

Bibibop is adding another location near the campus of Case Western Reserve University. The new store, in University Heights along Cedar Road, will offer a free meal from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16. For fans of bubble tea, this new location will sport a “Bibitea” bar, which the Uptown location does not have.

Event held in Wade Oval supported blood cancer survivors, families

Light The Night is an annual event held by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. It is an event that occurs in various places nationwide to fundraise to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma and other blood diseases. On Sunday, Oct. 7 Light The Night was held in Wade Oval and was attended by thousands of people. Families who have been impacted by a form of blood cancer carry lanterns to represent their loved ones. They carry a gold lantern if they know someone who passed away and a white one if they know someone who has survived or is currently battling cancer. The event featured fun activities for kids, like pictures with superheroes, and a one mile walk once it became dark. A stage, as well as the lanterns, “light the night” to celebrate survivors and remember those who passed away.