Informing the Berea and Baldwin Wallace University Communities Since 1913

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The Center for Global Exploration located in the upper level of the Union.
Faculty-led study abroad programs are on the rise
Hannah Kevitt and Steven Huynh in costume as Claire and Oliver respectively for “Maybe Happy Ending.”
BW Music Theatre alum Steven Huynh debuts in one of Broadway’s newest hit musicals
Protestors from Mobilize the Vote NEO gather in front of Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno’s office in downtown Cleveland.
Concerned citizens demand accountability from Ohio Senator
Red cards located at the OneStop desk in Bonds.
University officials respond to the rescindment of a policy previously barring immigration enforcement from university campuses
Strosacker Hall, home of BW Pride Hive and Student Life Services.
LGBTQ+ services coordinator denied course release for 2025-26 school year
The Center for Global Exploration located in the upper level of the Union.
Faculty-led study abroad programs are on the rise
Red cards located at the OneStop desk in Bonds.
University officials respond to the rescindment of a policy previously barring immigration enforcement from university campuses
Strosacker Hall, home of BW Pride Hive and Student Life Services.
LGBTQ+ services coordinator denied course release for 2025-26 school year
Student body president, Leah Kania, and vice president, Aniya Qualls.
Student body president and vice president seek to “propel BW forward” as the new academic year approaches
Copies of “The Mill” found in Marting Hall from the past three years.
The Mill’ continues long lasting university tradition
Hannah Kevitt and Steven Huynh in costume as Claire and Oliver respectively for “Maybe Happy Ending.”
BW Music Theatre alum Steven Huynh debuts in one of Broadway’s newest hit musicals
Camille Brooks (left) and Shelby Griswold (right) backstage at Playhouse Square in their ensemble costumes.
BWMT alumni shine at Playhouse Square in ‘& Juliet’ national tour
Anthony Kendall repping #40 on the field playing for the Tennessee Titans.
University alum Anthony Kendall signs with Cleveland Browns
A photo of psychology professor David Disabato.
Professor conducts research in mental health of Northeast Ohio citizens
Brooke Balamenti holds up her new book "Under the Same Stars."
Returning to Stodgekins: university alumna publishes sequel to her book ‘The Mind Field’
Sandstone sign welcoming visitors to Berea.
Berea plans to sell land to Cleveland Browns for community development
Local Berea café, Café Ah-Roma, hosted U.S. House of Representatives candidate on April 13.
U.S. House candidate holds meet and greet at Café Ah-Roma
Photo rendering of the treehouse, consisting of one main platform and two seperate tree platforms accessible through bridges.
Treehouse project underway at Coe Lake
Berea Midpark High School will be impacted by the recent change.
Proposal passes to change number of divisions for high school sports
Reporter's Notebook: Berea City Council
Reporter’s Notebook: Feb. 20 Berea City Council
Incumbent Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley has held his position since 2017.
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Democratic bid resurfaces questions over Tamir Rice case
Left to right: U.S. Senate candidates, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Bernie Moreno and Ohio Senator Matt Dolan debate at Fox 8 Studios.
Republican U.S. Senate candidates speak against college campuses in primary debate
BW community and local drag queens react to spate of anti-drag efforts
Sustainability Summit participants share thoughts on University’s sustainability efforts
Regal theater in North Olmsted the latest in rash of local, nationwide closures
Protestors from Mobilize the Vote NEO gather in front of Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno’s office in downtown Cleveland.
Concerned citizens demand accountability from Ohio Senator
Student body president, Leah Kania, and vice president, Aniya Qualls.
Student body president and vice president seek to “propel BW forward” as the new academic year approaches
A phone showing a screen that many users saw when opening the app on January 19.
TikTok receives 75-day extension as pressure to divest grows
A map of the results from the 2024 Presidential Election.
Students, faculty react to election results
The election watch party flyer.
Election watch party sparks civic discourse
Hannah Kevitt and Steven Huynh in costume as Claire and Oliver respectively for “Maybe Happy Ending.”
BW Music Theatre alum Steven Huynh debuts in one of Broadway’s newest hit musicals
A still from the film "The Sound of Music."
Ten movies to make your home feel like spring
Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Andrew Burnap as Jonathan in Disney's "Snow White."
Review: ‘Snow White’ is NOT the fairest film of them all
(left to right) Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Sebastian Hansen in "A Minecraft Movie."
Review: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is a fun-filled flop
Copies of “The Mill” found in Marting Hall from the past three years.
‘The Mill’ continues its longstanding legacy this April with exciting release party
BW men's lacrosse team huddles together before a game.
From East to West, diverse men’s lacrosse roster fuels team culture and success
The Yellow Jackets celebrate together after winning the OAC Championship, exemplifying the team’s purpose statement: “Whatever it takes for each other.”
‘We’re not satisfied’: Women’s basketball has record-breaking season, but the job is not finished
Anthony Kendall repping #40 on the field playing for the Tennessee Titans.
University alum Anthony Kendall signs with Cleveland Browns
Brian Rector and Will Horvath standing outside of the BW tennis courts.
Future of BW men’s tennis team looks promising as recruiting success continues
During the end of one of their last timeouts, the team huddled together to discuss strategy.
Women’s basektball pushes to third round of NCAA playoffs
Informing the Berea and Baldwin Wallace University Communities Since 1913

The Exponent
Informing the Berea and Baldwin Wallace University Communities Since 1913

The Exponent

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print

Simon Skoutas is a senior Political Science and Philosophy student from Olmsted Falls, Ohio. He joined the Exponent in the January of 2022. Outside of the Exponent, he is involved in the Percussion Ensemble on campus.

You can reach him at [email protected] if you prefer a non-Baldwin Wallace affiliated email.

All content by Simon Skoutas
Local Berea café, Café Ah-Roma, hosted U.S. House of Representatives candidate on April 13.

U.S. House candidate holds meet and greet at Café Ah-Roma

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
May 2, 2024
Flyers for "Art for Queer Self Expression" advertised the event around campus leading up to March 26.

[Photo] Counseling Services hosts ‘Art for Queer Self Expression’ to support LGBTQ+ community

Maria Vurbic, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
Ohio state representative candidate Chris Glassburn stands with his daughter at a fundraising event at Fat Little Buddies on March 14.

[Photo] Alumnus Chris Glassburn wins Democratic primary for Ohio state representative

Israel Gole, Managing Editor
April 5, 2024
Gabe Swarts, the newly apponted dean for the School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences is expected to fully assume his role in the fall.

School restructuring brings position changes for deans, associate deans

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
March 21, 2024
Berea Midpark High School will be impacted by the recent change.

[Photo] Proposal passes to change number of divisions for high school sports

Bailey Croft, Managing Editor
March 17, 2024
The Kleist Lobby Center for Art and Drama setup for the staged reading.

[Photo] ‘In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play)’ explores female sexuality of late 1800s

Bryanna Feagler, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024
Incumbent Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley has held his position since 2017.

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Democratic bid resurfaces questions over Tamir Rice case

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
February 21, 2024
Students wait outside Marting 104 on Friday afternoon for the International Film Festival's showing at 5 p.m.

[Photo] French program receives grant for International Film Series

Sage Mullins, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024

Recreational marijuana faces challenges for availability after Issue 2

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
February 16, 2024
Interim Provost Tom Sutton adresses faculty in Sandstone 3 of Strosacker during a faculty forum.

Faculty vote on new curriculum for 2025 incoming class

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
February 13, 2024
Left to right: U.S. Senate candidates, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Bernie Moreno and Ohio Senator Matt Dolan debate at Fox 8 Studios.

Republican U.S. Senate candidates speak against college campuses in primary debate

Israel Gole and Simon Skoutas
January 31, 2024
The Exponent Staff gathers to celebrate a year of hard work and community outreach with the "Best of Berea Awards"

Op-Ed: Why is the print edition of The Exponent important?

Alexis Watkins, Simon Skoutas, Hannah Wetmore, and Sunaina Kabadkar
January 24, 2024
The Exponent's 2023 wrap-up

The Exponent’s 2023 wrap-up

Ella York, Emma Lambert, Kayla Muro, Konner Hines, Meredith McCord, Ryan Acevedo, Sage Mullins, and Simon Skoutas
January 3, 2024
A few pieces of the golf simulator laid out in the fifth racquetball court in the Lou Higgins Recreation Center on Wednesday.

[Photo] New golf simulator installation begins in Lou Higgins Recreation Center

Nick Irelan, Sports Writer
December 13, 2023
Students study for psychology with the help of Megan Garriga, the director of CASA on Thursday.

[Photo] CASA to hold Finals Fest Sunday for last-minute study sessions with professors, tutors

Claire Fischer, Contributing Writer
December 1, 2023
A sign welcoming students to the offices of religion and philosophy, two programs that may potentially be cut.

Department chairs react to potential program cuts

Kayla Muro, Israel Gole, and Simon Skoutas
November 22, 2023
Faculty, staff and students say lack of communication amidst deficit

Faculty, staff and students say lack of communication amidst deficit

Simon Skoutas, Alexis Watkins, and Kayla Muro
November 21, 2023

Enrollment cliff inbound amid budget deficit

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
November 7, 2023
Yard sign promoting voting Yes on Issue 1 on the Baldwin Wallace campus

The Exponent’s guide to the 2023 November Election

Simon Skoutas, Hannah Wetmore, and Israel Gole
November 6, 2023
Vermin Supreme cracks jokes and shared his policy goals at Spotlight Cleveland Tuesday.

Satirist Presidential Candidate Vermin Supreme stops in Cleveland

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
October 8, 2023
Baldwin Wallace University's Strosacker Hall.

BW deficit partly caused by unclear financial reports

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
September 29, 2023
Email sent to the Baldwin Wallace student body in response to the stickers being present on campus

White nationalism stickers found on campus reveal country-wide issue

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
September 8, 2023
This is a picture of a bed where people donate blood at Vitalant blood donation center in Middleburgh Heights.

Blood banks implementing FDA’s lifting of ‘blood ban’ for gay, bisexual men

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
June 1, 2023

ID required to vote in May 2 election, out-of-state students impacted

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
April 28, 2023
Pictured here is Ohio State Senator Catherine Ingram, a Democrat from Cincinnati and member of the Workforce and Higher Education Committee.

Ohio’s proposed campus ‘free speech’ bill sparks debate among professors, students

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
April 7, 2023

Folk music string band plays special Celtic set for St. Patrick’s Day

Simon Skoutas and Kelly Coyne
March 22, 2023

City of Berea considers plans with city-owned houses, keeping student renters out of Historical District

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
March 7, 2023

Cleveland City Council directs ARPA funds to residents continuing higher education

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
February 15, 2023

‘Dark money’ groups aided Ohio lawmakers in defining natural gas as ‘green,’ watchdog group reveals

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
February 6, 2023

Legal sports betting could bring opportunities, concerns to BW students

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
January 20, 2023

Election snapshot: With election fairness increasingly disputed, local skeptic takes matters into his own hands

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
November 15, 2022

The Exponent’s guide to the midterm elections

Justin McMullen, Simon Skoutas, Hannah Wetmore, and Chris Moran
November 1, 2022

Ohio Senate candidates J.D. Vance, Tim Ryan appeal to moderates at Monday debate

Chris Moran and Simon Skoutas
October 11, 2022

Cuyahoga County executive candidates face off in debate over future of county’s economy

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
September 30, 2022

Analysis: In case of local prosecutors’ abortion pledge, politics outweighed practicality

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
September 26, 2022

Local abortion clinic resumes operations after county judge temporarily freezes “Heartbeat Law”

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
September 15, 2022

Cleveland City Officials File Motions to Expunge 4,077 Marijuana Convictions

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
April 24, 2022

Honors and Scholars Program Directors to Depart BW

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
April 3, 2022

Advocates Ramp Up Push for Marijuana Legalization

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
March 20, 2022

How Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Could Affect BW Students

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
February 27, 2022

Baldwin Wallace Students Weigh in on Potential CSU Law School Name

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
February 13, 2022

Who Will Represent the Baldwin Wallace Student Body in 2022?

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
January 30, 2022
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Informing the Berea and Baldwin Wallace University Communities Since 1913
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