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Native garden located right outside of Lou Higgins Recreation Center.
Earth Week festivities held in partnership with Berea Sustainability Committee
Protesters gather outside the Student Center, chanting and booing as Rittenhouse’s supporters leave the building after his speech.
Kyle Rittenhouse speech at Kent State sparks student protest
Elanna Su (left) and Emma Liu (right) both took Chinese 101 at BW.
Chinese language classes return to campus thanks to student demand and petitions
The intermission of the St John’s Passion on Sunday performed by Motet Choir and BWV: Cleveland’s Bach Choir.
Bach Festival rounds out 92nd season with ‘Invention No. 3’
Photo rendering of the treehouse, consisting of one main platform and two seperate tree platforms accessible through bridges.
Treehouse project underway at Coe Lake
Elanna Su (left) and Emma Liu (right) both took Chinese 101 at BW.
Chinese language classes return to campus thanks to student demand and petitions
The intermission of the St John’s Passion on Sunday performed by Motet Choir and BWV: Cleveland’s Bach Choir.
Bach Festival rounds out 92nd season with ‘Invention No. 3’
Left to right: Casey Casimir and Jake Diller during rehearsals for Measure for Measure.
‘Measure for Measure’ explores shifts in power dynamics, gender roles
The Exponent is the winner of the Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best All-Around Student Newspaper this year.
The Exponent tops Society of Professional Journalists regional award, advancing to contests at national level
Haley Stalnaker is a board member on the Baldwin Wallace first-generation club. Stalnaker is a full time Baldwin Wallace student and is in Zeta Tau Alpha.
First-Generation Club promotes post-grad success for students
Ohio state representative candidate Chris Glassburn stands with his daughter at a fundraising event at Fat Little Buddies on March 14.
Alumnus Chris Glassburn wins Democratic primary for Ohio state representative
Morgan Knox, a BW alum whose job differs from her major
Some alumni reconsider field of study after ending up in unrelated job
Thomas Carter participates in a competition held in Oregon.
Globally ranked racquetball player attributes professional athletic journey to BW’s competitive environment
Allison Semmes as Josephine Baker sits atop a piano while the Company of Harmony gather around her.
BW alumnus Dan Hoy makes Broadway debut in musical ‘Harmony’
Bob Baxendale and Kathy Gordon
Alumnus proposes during Homecoming festivities
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
Reporters Notebook: Berea City Council
Reporter’s Notebook: Feb. 20 Berea City Council
Project Manager Chuck Fawcett discusses potential improvements to transportation safety on Front Street.
Final Berea community meeting held for transportation safety
Recreational marijuana faces challenges for availability after Issue 2
Incumbent Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael OMalley 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
Tobias Yeung performing as Jade at BW’s Diva Night.
BW community and local drag queens react to spate of anti-drag efforts
From left to right: Emma Stamper, Elizabeth Gifford, Emily Shelton and Kylie Cianciolo. The students represented BW at the Greater Cleveland Partnership Sustainability Summit on Jan. 24.
Sustainability Summit participants share thoughts on University’s sustainability efforts
This is a display of the Regal landmark inside Great Northern Mall, which closed on Jan. 27. Some local enthusiasts are alarmed by the sudden decline of accessible movie theater locations.
Regal theater in North Olmsted the latest in rash of local, nationwide closures
Protesters gather outside the Student Center, chanting and booing as Rittenhouse’s supporters leave the building after his speech.
Kyle Rittenhouse speech at Kent State sparks student protest
TikTok is currently facing the potential for a heavy regulatory hurdle.
Tiktok ban moves to Senate after landslide House vote
Ohio state representative candidate Chris Glassburn stands with his daughter at a fundraising event at Fat Little Buddies on March 14.
Alumnus Chris Glassburn wins Democratic primary for Ohio state representative
Incumbent Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael OMalley has held his position since 2017.
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Democratic bid resurfaces questions over Tamir Rice case
Recreational marijuana faces challenges for availability after Issue 2
The BW Beatles play their songs in the lobby of the Boesel Musical Arts Center.
BW Beatles perform ‘Abbey Road’ for 2024 run
The intermission of the St John’s Passion on Sunday performed by Motet Choir and BWV: Cleveland’s Bach Choir.
Bach Festival rounds out 92nd season with ‘Invention No. 3’
Left to right: Casey Casimir and Jake Diller during rehearsals for Measure for Measure.
‘Measure for Measure’ explores shifts in power dynamics, gender roles
Courtney Robinson, pictured with Beyoncés Cowboy Carter artwork on display at the Black Cultural Center.
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ sparks conversation over Black origins of country music
Christian Friedel as Rudolf Höss in The Zone of Interest.
Review: ‘The Zone of Interest’ creates a brutally honest tale of World War II
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
Left to right: David Lamb and Anthony Dick at last years Masters Golf Tournament.
Sports management students head off to Masters Tournament
Left to right: Mallory Bible, Julia Stein, Angie Case, Natty Trunko competed in the 2024 USA Racquetball National Intercollegiate Championship.
Women’s racquetball team claims national titles at intercollegiate tournament
The BW Womens Volleyball team plays a match prior to the rule change.
Women’s Volleyball speaks on new ‘double contact’ rule
Thomas Carter participates in a competition held in Oregon.
Globally ranked racquetball player attributes professional athletic journey to BW’s competitive environment
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Simon Skoutas

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.

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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, Staff Writer
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 OMalley 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 Festivals 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 Exponents 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
Baldwin Wallace University student pose for a selfie during the 2023 week of welcome events.

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 Universitys 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
Out-of-state students can no longer use a drivers license from their home state in order to vote in upcoming elections.

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
Front Porch performs at Front Street Social on St. Patrick’s Day.

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

Simon Skoutas and Kelly Coyne
March 22, 2023
180 Beach St. is one of the vacant City-owned houses for which the Berea government and local homeowners association have proposed plans.

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

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
March 7, 2023
The Center for Innovation and Growth is a co-sponsor for tomorrows event aimed at teaching female-identifying students and community members important self-defense tactics.

[Photo] Self-defense course to teach safety tips to female-identifying BW community members

Sunaina Kabadkar, Executive Business Coordinator
February 25, 2023
Photo provided by College Now Greater Cleveland of an Adult Learner

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
The gaming kiosk at Tony Ks Bar & Grille will soon be available for customers to place sports wagers.

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
Ohio candidates for U.S. Senate Rep. Tim Ryan (D) and J.D. Vance (R) attempted to tone down references to hot-button issues at an October debate.

The Exponent’s guide to the midterm elections

Justin McMullen, Simon Skoutas, Hannah Wetmore, and Chris Moran
November 1, 2022
State Representative Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) speaks with students at a College Republicans event on Oct. 6.

[Photo] State Representative Tom Patton speaks to College Republicans 

Chris Moran, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
Ohio candidates for U.S. Senate Rep. Tim Ryan (D) and J.D. Vance (R) attempted to tone down references to hot-button issues at an October debate.

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

Chris Moran and Simon Skoutas
October 11, 2022
In a debate moderated by Ideastream Public Media reporter Nick Castele (center), candidates Chris Ronayne (left) and Lee Weingart (right) debated over their ideas to handle Cuyahoga County’s spending and taxation plans.

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

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
September 30, 2022
Columbus City Attorney Zach Kleins pledge not to prosecute abortion-related crimes was more a political act than a legal one, BW Associate Professor Peter Kwiatkowski said.

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

Simon Skoutas, Executive Editor, Print
September 26, 2022
Following a two-week restraining order on Ohios restrictive abortion law, abortion providers like Clevelands Preterm, pictured, can temporarily see patients seeking the procedure.

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

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

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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