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System Failurenew
New tales of teachers being paddled and foot fetishists being promoted emerge from a troubled charter school in Ohio.
Cleveland Scene |
Chris Maag |
10-18-2005 |
Education
The Singing Defective
In this film, the ideal '50s housewife goes beyond rearing her children and keeping a spotless home. She instantly defuses her spouse's alcoholic rages, with a quip, a bright smile, or, when things got especially tense, maybe a flung bowl of Jell-O.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
10-14-2005 |
Reviews
Blocker's Gambitnew
Calvin Blocker, Ohio's only native international chess master, is back in the game after being sidelined by depression.
Cleveland Scene |
James Renner |
10-11-2005 |
Recreation
Ohioans, Don't Get Fooled Again; Support Issues 2-5new
Ohio's Republican establishment is pulling out all the stops to defeat five election-reform issues on the ballot in November and preserve its domination of state government.
The Athens NEWS |
Terry Smith |
10-01-2005 |
Commentary
The Making of an Improbable Powerhousenew
The Glenville High School Tarblooders are supposed to win state, making their coach one of the most talked-about men in Cleveland.
Cleveland Scene |
Joe P. Tone |
09-27-2005 |
Sports
Sex Thiefnew
Over 25 years and six dropped rape cases, Hy Doan has perfected the art of stealing sex.
Cleveland Scene |
Denise Grollmus |
09-22-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Bush Nominee Has Union-Busting Reputationnew
Tim Timken gave President Bush $800,000. Bush gave him Germany.
Cleveland Scene |
James Renner |
09-09-2005 |
Politics
Unnatural Historynew
A history buff tracks down stories of a real-life horse whisperer, the world's very first car accident and a public whipping.
Cleveland Scene |
Michael Gallucci |
07-12-2005 |
Nonfiction
Ohio Firm Sues Manager for Breach of Loyaltynew
The president of an Ohio hydraulic-pump firm thought it odd that a South African company planned to build a similar plant nearby and then found out that his special-project manager had been feeding company information to the rival.
Cleveland Scene |
Kevin Hoffman |
07-12-2005 |
Business & Labor
Wiffle Ball Goes Pronew
The organization Fast Plastic has taken Wiffle ball to new heights, with a magazine, rankings, statistics, and a national championship tournament.
Cleveland Scene |
Joe P. Tone |
06-29-2005 |
Sports
In the Shadow of Industry Is Fear of Cancernew
In Avon Lake, Ohio, parents are concerned that there's a link between pollution and the incidence of cancer.
Cleveland Scene |
Joe P. Tone |
06-29-2005 |
Science
Suicide Bridgenew
Cleveland's Y-Bridge has served as the launch site for 43 suicides since 1981. But unlike most bridges that seduce jumpers, the bodies fall onto buildings and houses, and into backyards and playgrounds.
Cleveland Scene |
Denise Grollmus |
06-16-2005 |
Children & Families
The Divine Mysterynew
The sick and desperate crave Issam Nemeh's touch. And they don't ask any questions.
Cleveland Scene |
Rebecca Meiser |
06-02-2005 |
Science
Masters of Horrornew
The duo Midnight Syndicate creates the creepy orchestral music that haunted houses swear by.
Cleveland Scene |
Jason Bracelin |
06-02-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Unorthodox Priest Ran Racket on the Sidenew
Prison looms for the Reverend Sava Latovljevic, who admitted to running a scam in which he and a partner illegally profited from instant-bingo tickets sold on behalf of his church.
Cleveland Scene |
Joe P. Tone |
04-02-2005 |
Religion
