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engage.Pride, Purpose and Punch Lines
W hen reviewing possible career options with parents,
improvisational comedic actor is somehow never mentioned in the same breath as doctor, lawyer, engineer or scientist. Hard to believe, right? But seriously, what would be more fun than getting up on stage with friends and making an audience laugh so hard that beverages spew from their noses?
Kimberly Pride, a graduate student in CSU’s School of Communication, aims to do just that every time she gets on stage – but she isn’t looking to make a career of it. Instead, she founded Friends with Benefits (FWB), a troupe of six improvisational comedic actors who perform live and unscripted to benefit special causes in Northeast Ohio.
As word has spread about FWB, the group has seen a steady increase in popularity and they are routinely asked to coax laughter out of audiences around town. A relatively new group, it has already raised money to benefit victims of floods in the Dominican Republic and a charity that provides financial support for families of children with serious medical conditions. It even helped raise money to send the Shaw High School Marching Band to China to perform at the 2009 Summer Olympics.
Kimberly’s life journey has been one of fun twists, unique turns and world travels. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in English and American Studies from BGSU,
she spent seven months teaching English in Venezuela, volunteered in the Dominican Republic, worked as a card writer at American Greetings and a trainer at Progressive, and hiked mountainous trails in Peru and Spain.
Today she lives in Willowick, Ohio and works at WECO Fund, Inc., a provider of financial services and programs to low and moderate-income individuals and families and the companies, organizations, and institutions in which they are involved. Kimberly enjoys her work and takes comfort in knowing that she is supporting the ambitions of people who want to save money, reduce debt and build wealth.
When not working, performing, in class or knocking out homework, Kimberly spends her summers outside enjoying the warm tempera-tures and sunshine while kayaking, hiking local trails and spending time in local parks. She also joins friends who are interested in trying their hand at improv every Tuesday night at Bela Dubby’s, on Madison Ave. in Lakewood, to perform live in front of a forgiving audience.
Upon graduation she hopes to continue to delight audiences and help those in need through FWB, return to the Dominican Republic to volunteer and brush up on her Spanish skills, and then find a career here at home that gives her the opportunity to use the communication research skills she is gaining while attending CSU.
Summer Spectacular 2010
C l e v e l a n d S t a t e U n i v e r S i t y
Interested in following in the footsteps of Tina Fey and Steve Carell? Try your hand at improvisational comedy this summer! Join Kimberly and her friends at Bela Dubby on Madison ave. in Lakewood on Tuesday Improv nights. no experience necessary! Come at 7:45 p.m. to perform or at 8 p.m. to watch.
One last issue for this school year before you hit the beach and get your tan on!
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Challenge Park features the 152-foot plunge of
RipCord, two unique mini-golf courses, go-kart
tracks and the terrifying Skyscraper attraction.
North Coast Parasail & Jet Ski offers exciting
water activities on and above Lake Erie.
(Please call (419) 627-2279 for details.)
These adjacent activities/attractions have separate
fees. Cedar Point admission is not required.
Sandusky, OH
cedarpoint.com
A family water thrill ride with
two incredible drops!
PEANUTS © UFS, Inc.
© 2010 Cedar Fair, L.P. 750M/CP10-062
Please Note:
Operating dates, hours, pricing and schedules are subject to change without notice. No refunds
or rain checks. Cedar Point and Soak City reserve the right to be closed to the public and
Passholders for private events. For your protection, height and safety requirements are strictly
enforced at Cedar Point, Soak City and Challenge Park. A dress code is in effect at Cedar Point.
Proper swimwear is required at Soak City.
cedarpoint.com • (419) 627-2350
Directions
Cedar Point is midway between
Cleveland and Toledo in Sandusky,
Ohio. Take the Ohio Turnpike (I-80)
to Exit 118 and follow the signs
north on U.S. 250. Consult the
map or cedarpoint.com for other
access routes. Once you get to
Sandusky, just follow the signs to
Cedar Point. For travel updates,
call (419) 627-2350.
Click & Plan Your Trip Today!
Just go to cedarpoint.com for everything about Cedar Point. You’ll find details
on our operating hours, pricing, directions, show schedules and ride height
requirements; you can even make reservations at the Cedar Point Resorts.
Deals and Discounts!
Purchase your 2010 Passes and tickets online at cedarpoint.com, where you’ll
always find the latest and best special offers. Don’t forget to sign up for FUNtimes,
our email newsletter that sends you info on deals and discounts. You can also
follow us on Facebook, Twitter and on our mobile site, m.cedarpoint.com.
pump up your fun
with the power of passes
Visit Cedar Point all summer long with a Season Pass, or pick up the Pass with the
most POWER – the 2010 Cedar Fair Platinum Pass, which offers amazing benefits:
admission, FREE parking, special ride times, in-park discounts and MORE, at ALL
Cedar Fair amusement parks and outdoor waterparks. Visit the Season Pass Center
for information, or log onto cedarpoint.com.
Delight in tropical waterpark fun
year- round at Castaway Bay. Thrillseekers
and families alike will enjoy the wonderful
waterpark, while staying in one of
237 rooms and suites. Castaway Bay
also features extensive children’s activities
with the PEANUTS™ gang and a spa.
For reservations please visit castawaybay.com.
extra helping
of fun
great family fun
at the best
amusement park
in the world!
New fer
2010
Families with children delight in four
kids’ areas, including Planet Snoopy!
Age two and younger are free.
And with the Parent Swap program,
one parent gets in line for a coaster,
and both can ride.
make family
memories
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1) Castaway Hooray
Summer showers got you down? no matter
the weather, outside it’s always 82 degrees
at this indoor waterpark. castaway Bay
features 237 hotel rooms and suites,
including a 38,000-square-foot indoor
waterpark, a day spa, fitness center,
6,000-square-foot state-of-the-art arcade,
three restaurants and retail shops. nuff said.
Be Cool when it ’s HotTo make it easier on you we’ve picked the best of summer. Heck, we even
for 2010 and got the release date on the not-yet-named T.I. album. So read
TennesseePack your bags and road trip it to Manchester, Tennessee to witness four days of music and mayhem at the one and only Bonnaroo Music Festival this summer! Bands include: The Black Keys, Norah Jones, Dropkick Murphys, OK Go, Dave Matthews, Jimmy Cliff, Damian Marley, Tenacious D, Weezer, Stevie Wonder, Rise Against, Kid Cudi, Regina Spektor, Clutch, The XX and sooooo many more!! www.bonnaroo.com.
Roa d T rip !
Working in the Cleveland-Marshall School of Law to videotape trial advocacy courses. I learned a lot from some of the top attorneys in Ohio.
Cleveland will once again come alive this summer with professional theater at Cleveland State University’s Factory Theatre, presented by CSU’s Dramatic Arts Program. Building on the success of their past three seasons, Summer Stages features three plays in rotating repertory on the CSU campus from July through August.
Visit www.csuohio.edu/theater/SummerStages to learn more about The Elephant Man and to find out which other two plays made the cut this year! All shows run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., except as noted.
ChiCagoAnd you thought Lollapalooza was old news…It’s back and better than ever! We’ll see you in Chicago, August 6-8 where a boatload of bands will hit the stage. This year’s session features Green Day, The Strokes, Arcade Fire, Spoon, Metric, Stars, Social Distortion, Lady Gaga and too many more to list. Visit www.lollapalooza.com to see the complete list and get your tix.
Road trip to New Orleans
for the Alpha Phi Alpha
National Convention!
Went to Hawaii after high
school graduation. Hiked
mountain trails, snorkeled
in the North Shore and swam
with the sharks!
Name: John Paul Soto
major: Theater Arts
class: Junior
HometowN: Kissimmee, FL
Hobbies: Writing,
rehearsing and tv
NickName: JP ~ For me, fun in the sun consists of chillin’ poolside with an ice cold beverage.
~ MTV’s Jersey Shore
is fist pump-tastic!
~ On an average day I send too many texts.I’m trying to cut down.
~ I couldn’t live withoutmy laptop.
~ I want to have an epiccross-country adventure
this summer.
Challenge Park features the 152-foot plunge of
RipCord, two unique mini-golf courses, go-kart
tracks and the terrifying Skyscraper attraction.
North Coast Parasail & Jet Ski offers exciting
water activities on and above Lake Erie.
(Please call (419) 627-2279 for details.)
These adjacent activities/attractions have separate
fees. Cedar Point admission is not required.
Sandusky, OH
cedarpoint.com
A family water thrill ride with
two incredible drops!
PEANUTS © UFS, Inc.
© 2010 Cedar Fair, L.P. 750M/CP10-062
Please Note:
Operating dates, hours, pricing and schedules are subject to change without notice. No refunds
or rain checks. Cedar Point and Soak City reserve the right to be closed to the public and
Passholders for private events. For your protection, height and safety requirements are strictly
enforced at Cedar Point, Soak City and Challenge Park. A dress code is in effect at Cedar Point.
Proper swimwear is required at Soak City.
cedarpoint.com • (419) 627-2350
Directions
Cedar Point is midway between
Cleveland and Toledo in Sandusky,
Ohio. Take the Ohio Turnpike (I-80)
to Exit 118 and follow the signs
north on U.S. 250. Consult the
map or cedarpoint.com for other
access routes. Once you get to
Sandusky, just follow the signs to
Cedar Point. For travel updates,
call (419) 627-2350.
Click & Plan Your Trip Today!
Just go to cedarpoint.com for everything about Cedar Point. You’ll find details
on our operating hours, pricing, directions, show schedules and ride height
requirements; you can even make reservations at the Cedar Point Resorts.
Deals and Discounts!
Purchase your 2010 Passes and tickets online at cedarpoint.com, where you’ll
always find the latest and best special offers. Don’t forget to sign up for FUNtimes,
our email newsletter that sends you info on deals and discounts. You can also
follow us on Facebook, Twitter and on our mobile site, m.cedarpoint.com.
pump up your fun
with the power of passes
Visit Cedar Point all summer long with a Season Pass, or pick up the Pass with the
most POWER – the 2010 Cedar Fair Platinum Pass, which offers amazing benefits:
admission, FREE parking, special ride times, in-park discounts and MORE, at ALL
Cedar Fair amusement parks and outdoor waterparks. Visit the Season Pass Center
for information, or log onto cedarpoint.com.
Delight in tropical waterpark fun
year- round at Castaway Bay. Thrillseekers
and families alike will enjoy the wonderful
waterpark, while staying in one of
237 rooms and suites. Castaway Bay
also features extensive children’s activities
with the PEANUTS™ gang and a spa.
For reservations please visit castawaybay.com.
extra helping
of fun
great family fun
at the best
amusement park
in the world!
New fer
2010
Families with children delight in four
kids’ areas, including Planet Snoopy!
Age two and younger are free.
And with the Parent Swap program,
one parent gets in line for a coaster,
and both can ride.
make family
memories
196
402
401
401 QEW
SOUTH
BENDCHICAGO
MUSKEGON
WINDSOR
CLEVELAND
PITTSBURGH
LONDON
CINCINNATI
COLUMBUS
LEXINGTON
GRAND
RAPIDS
DETROIT
FORT WAYNE FINDLAY
BUFFALO
ERIE
TORONTO
DAYTON
CHARLESTON
LOUISVILLE
TOLEDO
TRAVERSE
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SANDUSKY
INDIANAPOLIS
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Get to the Point!Known as “america’s roller coast,” cedar Point in sandusKy, ohio has been voted “best amusement ParK in the world” by amusement today for the Past 11 years. here’s three reasons why enGaGe. endorses cedar Point as the ultimate local summer destination.
1) Castaway Hooray
Summer showers got you down? no matter
the weather, outside it’s always 82 degrees
at this indoor waterpark. castaway Bay
features 237 hotel rooms and suites,
including a 38,000-square-foot indoor
waterpark, a day spa, fitness center,
6,000-square-foot state-of-the-art arcade,
three restaurants and retail shops. nuff said.
2) Roller Coaster Meccathe monstrous park is tied with Southern california’s Six flags magic mountain for the world record of most roller coasters in a single amusement park. cedar point is also the only amusement park with four roller coasters that are taller than 200 feet. as of 2009, cedar point has more rides (75) than any other amusement park in the world.
3) Wild WaterShoot the rapids is cedar point’s newest
ride and be unveiled on opening day this
year! during the 2,100-foot-long journey,
adventurers will travel through a wooded
area and around an illegal still used for
brewing sweet-tasting elixir, all while encountering surprise water elements and special effects. the first hill 85’ tall,
the second is 49’ tall and ends with a dramatic “shoot” through water rapids
and rockwork.
Tribe Time
The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd and those annoying sticky Cracker Jack fingers are
upon us. Cleveland’s boys of summer are back! This summer, CSu students can see the Cleveland Indians
at Progressive Field for half-price on selected nights! Discounted upper reserved, upper Box, Lower reserved
and Bleachers tickets will be available. To be eligible for this offer, opt-in to receive e-mails from indians.com with your
csu.edu email address and look for an e-mail with the promo code for this discount!
Half-price daTes are: May 21; June 11; July 2,16, 23; august 6, 27 and
septeMbeR 10.
MovieThe Irishman chronicles the rise and
fall of infamous Cleveland gangster Danny
Greene (Ray Stevenson), who engaged in a
power struggle with the Italian mob. Greene
was an upstart longshoreman union rep and
later became a legendary troublemaker in the
world of organized crime in the 1970’s. Stars
include Christoper Walken, Val Kilmer, Paul
Sorvino and many more familiar faces. We
hope it will be released in late summer.
Be Cool when it ’s HotTo make it easier on you we’ve picked the best of summer. Heck, we even
took a sail on the S.S. Google to find out what the fashion must-haves arefor 2010 and got the release date on the not-yet-named T.I. album. So readon and become one of the cool kids you always wanted to be.
FashionLadies: Hot pants, boy shorts,
knee high and over-the-knee socks, sporty clothing, jump-suits and playsuits, patterned and printed pants and boyfriend blazers.Guys: Denim shirts, summer layers, subtle military shirts, cargo shorts, hi top boat shoes, harem pants, plaid shirts, slim-fit jeans and bright-colored hats.
Music Releases
June 1 - Jack Johnson, To the Sea
June 8 - The Roots, How I Got Over
August 24 - T.I., (Title TBA)
FoodTis the season of grilling. Therefore, we are going to
have to go with the almighty hot dog. It’s estimated
that Americans consume 20 billion hot dogs a year - more
than twice the retail sales figures. That works out to
about 70 hot dogs per person each year. Word is that the
majority of those 20 billion are consumed at CSU outdoor
events on campus.
seaTTleAll-American Rejects, Black-Eyed Peas, Cold War Kids, De La Soul, Jason Mraz, Katy Perry, Modest Mouse, Sheryl Crow and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs performed last year. It’s anyone’s guess who’ll show up for this year’s edition but it’s sure to be rockin’. Keep checking bumbershoot.org for announcement about this year’s music lineup, to become a BumberFan and for updated ticket info.
Fun in the Sun
Road trip to New Orleans
for the Alpha Phi Alpha
National Convention!
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www.csuohio.edu/sustainability
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Your market in the City!Fantastic lunches, fruits, veggies, baked goods, meats, pasta, cheeses, sauces, and much more
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Park for $1/hour in garage at East 21st st. and ProspectPresented with the support of the Campus sustainabilityCoalition and the student Environmental movement
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Catch the Cup
How big is this year’s FIFA World Cup? Let’s put
it this way - the announcement of which soccer
ball teams will be using in the tourney made world
news. This summer, countries around the world will
battle it out for soccer supremacy in South Africa.
If you’re not one of the lucky ones making the trip
to see the spectacle live, you’ll be able to cheer your
team on to victory and follow the action on TV from
the comfort of your own living room.
www.fifa.com/worldcup.
Go for a Walk – Stay for the ArtIf you’re sticking around Cleveland this summer, there’s one neighborhood to hang out in if you want to see and be seen. Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood, located 10 minutes from the CSu campus, is known for its shopping, trendy restaurants and hip pubs. Tremont artWalks are a chance for you to get out and enjoy Tremont, meet some cool people, guzzle some tasty food and beverage and check out the neighborhood’s art galleries full of work created by some of the area’s most talented and respected artists. www.tremontartwalk.org.
CSUto do
JuneRock and Soul FestivalRock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum,Cleveland, OHA celebration of African American music! This soulful festival features performances by national and local artists and coincides with Black Music Month. www.rockhall.com
June 12Parade the CircleUniversity Circle, Cleveland, OHThe Parade, which begins at noon, incorporates the drama and artistry of colorful floats, puppets, costumes, dancers and musicians. Circle Village invites visitors onto Wade Oval for an afternoon of activities, live music and delectable food. www.universitycircle.org
June 18-20Avon Heritage Duct Tape FestivalAvon, OHThis three-day event in the “Duct Tape Capital” of the world celebrates duct tape, its enthusi-asts and its wacky and fun uses. It’s more fun than it sounds…really it is. www.avonducttapefestival.com
June 19Clifton Art & Music FestClifton Blvd., Lakewood, OHEstablished as a unique celebration combining fine arts and live musical performances – the Clifton Arts and Musicfest is a true street festival. The event draws about 40,000 to Lakewood each year. www.cudell.com/artsfest.asp
June 25-26Cleveland Wine FestivalVoinovich Park, Downtown Cleveland, OHThe Cleveland Wine Festival showcases 220+ wines from around the world, with about 25 percent Ohio wine. Vendors are set up around the park and guests have an opportunity to taste and learn about a variety of wines. www.clevelandwinefestival.com
July Taste of TremontLincoln Park, Cleveland, OHExplore the neighborhood and sample (for a charge) the area’s award-winning restaurants at booths scattered along Professor Avenue, which will be closed off for the day’s events. Live music, local art and three chocolate eating contests have been highlights of past events. www.restoretremont.com
July 30- August 8Pro Football Hall of Fame FestivalPro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, OHNearly 700,000 people will celebrate the class of enshrinees – Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Dick LeBeau, Floyd Little, John Randle, Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith - at the ceremony and 18 other events featuring fireworks, hot air balloon flights, concerts, races and much, much more. www.profootballhoffestival.com
August 6-8Twins Days FestivalTwinsburg, OHTwins Days is the largest gathering of twins in the world. Held each August in the Cleveland suburb of Twinsburg (of course), the festival began in 1976 and grows larger each year. Events for twins (and non-twins) include food, live entertainment, a golf tournament, a “twins” parade, and lots more. www.twinsdays.org.
August 15Feast of the AssumptionMurray Hill (Little Italy), Cleveland, OHFeatures carnival rides, delicious Italian-themed food vendors, arts and crafts booths, and live music stages, playing everything from rock to “It’s Amore.” Just as everyone is a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day; everyone in Cleveland is a little Italian during the Feast. www.littleitalycleveland.com
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Congrats CSU Grads!!
Celebrate your success at the second-
annual CsU Alumni Association graduation
Party. they’re celebrating you, so come out
and enjoy free food, drinks, raffle prizes,
games and entertainment. hang out with
fellow Vikings and get a jump start on
your post-college life by networking
with alumni, faculty, staff and friends.
For information and to RSVP,
call 216.687.2078 or e-mail
This event is open to CSU
students, alumni, parents
and friends.
ALERT! YOU MUST
RSVP TO ATTEND!
