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Second Chances The “funk is in the fermentation” as Michael Killik (BS ’97, M.Ed. ’02) brings the flavor and heat to your table after his brush with death. If you have ever wandered through the aisles at Giant Eagle, West Side Market, Meister’s Foods, or...
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A fierce force for equal justice If it weren’t for the persistent gerrymandering of Ohio’s congressional map, recently retired state Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor (JD ’80) might be enjoying more well-earned relaxation, rather than putting significant...
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Life after death For many years, Stephen Sroka, Ph.D. (M.Ed. ’67) espoused belief in “the power of one.” He overcame a rough early life to become a successful chemist, a health educator, and a noted motivational speaker — telling anyone who would listen that “one...
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Steady hand at the helm Born and raised in South Carolina, Judge Clifton Newman (BA ’73, JD ’76) has served with distinction on that state’s Circuit Court for more than 20 years. But he is a Cleveland State grad two times over, and he maintains strong ties to the city...
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Chiefs of the Cabinet When Mayor Justin Bibb was elected Cleveland’s 58th mayor, he began assembling the team that would help him move the city forward. Impressively, a quarter of those he put in charge — chiefs in his cabinet — are Cleveland State alumni. They’re...
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Blessed Are the Peacemakers Myesha Watkins (BSW ’10, MSW ’14) has a different relationship with her phone these days. She used to love it, but now? Not so much. These days when she gets a new text message alert, she tenses and a sense of dread rushes over. Was someone...
