Informing the Berea and Baldwin Wallace University Communities Since 1913

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BW's Brain Center, which is planning the National Voter Education Week programming Oct. 6-11.
Brain Center hosts events for National Voter Education Week
RADical Hope Foundation continues BW partnership to strengthen student resilience
New biology and environmental science faculty bring in real world experience
New biology and environmental science faculty bring in real world experience
Members of Euphoria posing together.
BW’s club Euphoria strives to provide safe space for BIPOC queer people
Conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk throws hats to the crowd shortly before he was shot at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 10, 2025. Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via REUTERS.
Opinion: Charlie Kirk and the turning point of America
RADical Hope Foundation continues BW partnership to strengthen student resilience
New biology and environmental science faculty bring in real world experience
New biology and environmental science faculty bring in real world experience
Members of Euphoria posing together.
BW’s club Euphoria strives to provide safe space for BIPOC queer people
Students may see some changes this year, but BW senior leadership is optimistic that the university will emerge stronger than ever.
University says it must eliminate $4.8 million deficit
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
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
BW's Brain Center, which is planning the National Voter Education Week programming Oct. 6-11.
Brain Center hosts events for National Voter Education Week
Conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk throws hats to the crowd shortly before he was shot at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 10, 2025. Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via REUTERS.
Opinion: Charlie Kirk and the turning point of America
A Sept. 9 poll suggests an increase in college students' willingness to support various forms of campus speech disruption over the last five years.
Recent poll suggests college students increasingly support using violence to silence opposition
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
The Cleveland Browns lost to the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, 21-17.(Photo taken near the Cleveland Browns' training facility in Berea, Ohio).
Dawg Pound Dive: Heartbreak in London as Browns lose in final seconds
The Cleveland Browns lost to the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, 21-17.(Photo taken near the Cleveland Browns' training facility in Berea, Ohio).
Dawg Pound Dive: Browns defense is ELITE in wild week 3 victory over Packers
With a strong finish, the Cleveland Guardians could have a shot to host playoff baseball at Progressive Field in the coming weeks.
The Guardian Angle: Guards on a roll in September
The Cleveland Browns lost to the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, 21-17.(Photo taken near the Cleveland Browns' training facility in Berea, Ohio).
Dawg Pound Dive: Browns no match for Ravens, but defense shows promise
The Cleveland Browns lost to the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, 21-17.(Photo taken near the Cleveland Browns' training facility in Berea, Ohio).
Dawg Pound Dive: Browns play a great game… but lose in typical Browns fashion
The Cleveland Browns lost to the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, 21-17.(Photo taken near the Cleveland Browns' training facility in Berea, Ohio).
Dawg Pound Dive: Heartbreak in London as Browns lose in final seconds
The Cleveland Browns lost to the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, 21-17.(Photo taken near the Cleveland Browns' training facility in Berea, Ohio).
Dawg Pound Dive: Browns defense is ELITE in wild week 3 victory over Packers
The Cleveland Browns lost to the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, 21-17.(Photo taken near the Cleveland Browns' training facility in Berea, Ohio).
Dawg Pound Dive: Browns no match for Ravens, but defense shows promise
The Cleveland Browns lost to the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, 21-17.(Photo taken near the Cleveland Browns' training facility in Berea, Ohio).
Dawg Pound Dive: Browns play a great game… but lose in typical Browns fashion
‘Caught Stealing’ brings originality to the overdone crime film
‘The Map That Leads to You’: A romance that is more pretty than profound
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
BW Football takes the field prior to a huge victory over Wilmington College.
2025 BW Fall Sports Preview
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
Informing the Berea and Baldwin Wallace University Communities Since 1913

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

The Exponent
Maria Vurbic

Maria Vurbic, Executive Business Coordinator

Maria Vurbic is a senior English major with a double minor in convergent journalism and Spanish. In her free time, she practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and enjoys any activity that involves reading and writing. She joined The Exponent initially as a staff-writer, but grew to love the business side of journalism as well. Maria will be graduating from BW in December, and intends to pursue a career in publishing.

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Book Jackets members stand by the Little Free Library, built by BW Book Jackers and Circle K International, by the rose garden between Marting and Dietsch Halls.

Book Jackets and Circle K International build a ‘Little Free Library’ to give students and community members access to more books

Maria Vurbic, Executive Business Coordinator
December 9, 2024
Maddie Butcher presenting the “Success Seminar: Countering procrastination: How to get your time back and stay on track!” slideshow.

CASA hosts seminar to help combat procrasination

Maria Vurbic, Executive Business Coordinator
December 8, 2024
The "Save Kohler Hall" banner from an on-campus house when it was originally annouced Kohler would be closing in 2019.

Ritter Library presents the ‘Kohler: Man, Myth, Hall’ exhibit put together by BW students

Maria Vurbic, Executive Business Coordinator
November 4, 2024
Native garden located right outside of Lou Higgins Recreation Center.

[Photo] Earth Week festivities held in partnership with Berea Sustainability Committee

Julia Martinez, Contributing Writer
April 22, 2024
Flyers for "Art for Queer Self Expression" advertised the event around campus leading up to March 26.

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

Maria Vurbic, Executive Business Coordinator
April 11, 2024
Located right outside of the Lou Higgins Recreation Center, the native garden is close to much of the foot traffic on campus.

[Photo] Advocates push to increase native plant populations around campus

Lilly Engelhart, Contributing Writer
February 15, 2024
Left to right: Gaby Rolim Da Silva Figuero and Hallie Vavrus working the Center for Global Exploration’s I Heart Travel Day booth in the Student Union.

Valentine’s-themed ‘I Heart Travel Day’ encourages study-abroad

Maria Vurbic, Executive Business Coordinator
February 14, 2024
Left to right: Bella Issa and Cori Slaw show the initial stage of the books they are binding.

Book Jackets teaches members to bind books throughout spring semester

Maria Vurbic, Executive Business Coordinator
February 14, 2024
Left to right: Elanna Su and Lauren Weber took part in the Racial Healing Student Jacket Circle event during MLK week

Campus celebrates MLK day through week of events

Maria Vurbic, Executive Business Coordinator
January 24, 2024

Ritter Library unveils newly renovated University Archives

Maria Vurbic, Executive Business Coordinator
October 21, 2023

Business Career Fair connects business students to companies

Maria Vurbic, Executive Business Coordinator
October 18, 2023
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Informing the Berea and Baldwin Wallace University Communities Since 1913
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