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Dr. Kuti reflects on his 35-year employment at Central State University, rising through the ranks to become CSU's 10th President by July 1, 2024. In this first of two episodes, Dr. Kuti reflects on being Vice President for Research & Economic Development and Director of 1890 Land-Grant Programs, and on his expectations of his successor as VP and Director to boost CSU's reputation as a research institution."My advice to my successor is: you have the defined plans; make sure you give your employees all the tools and resources necessary for them to do the best that they can. Reward people who do their job and hold people accountable, or provide assistance for them, if they are not doing their job."

As a lover of The Arts, I enjoy finding new outlets to enhance my creativity, and because of this, I was introduced to the Black Swamp Players, which is a community theater company based in Bowling Green, Ohio. I had the opportunity to play “Wendy,” in their production of Sara Ruehl’s For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday. Because of my role, I had the opportunity to have an intimate interview with the play’s outstanding producer, Dr. Heath Diehl. This interview marked the beginning of the exciting changes that are coming to the series! Founded in 1968, BSP, a non-profit theatre that offers a rich slate of seasonal plays, has been entertaining and engaging local audiences for more than five decades, by supporting local talent in the Northwest Ohio area. (On The Stage) For many years, Black Swamp Players performed in various venues around Wood County, Ohio. In recent years, they secured their own space at 115 E. Oak Street, which went under major renovations to convert it into a black box theater that seats about 80 people, with the addition of accessibility features and a box office. Check out their 57th season that includes such works as Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Sep-Oct 2025), The Thin Place (Nov 2025), Book of Days, The Revolutionists, and The Appliance Department. (On The Stage) Tickets are $20.00 and available for purchase online or at the box office door.

Anthony Brogdona is the producer of the acclaimed documentary Business in the Black, and the author of Black Business Book, America’s number one book on Black business history. His research traces how our ancestors gained education after enslavement, highlights early Black college graduates from the 1800s, documents the founding of every HBCU — including our own Wilberforce University and Central State University — and uncovers the remarkable stories of Black entrepreneurs who built wealth under unimaginable conditions.Joining him in the WCSU-FM studios to discuss is General Manager Charles Fox.For those of you who would like more information and meet Mr. Brogdon, he will be presenting a book signing in Wilberforce at the National African American Museum and Cultural Center on Thursday, April 23rd from 11:00 AM – 1:30pm. – later, at 4:00pm the same day, he will be at the Dayton Public Library. Don't miss it!Edited by Adia Harper

From 1950 to 1956, the team of Martin and Lewis were America's favorite entertainers. A new memoir from Jerry Lewis details how their 10-year partnership was destroyed. Dean and Me: A Love Story details life behind the scenes of 16 films and numerous TV and club shows.

Yang's new graphic novel Dragon Hoops chronicles the year he spent following a high school basketball team in their quest for a title; he says he admires the courage it took to step onto the court.

The kids of Stranger Things are no longer kids, and the plot no longer revolves around them.

Marie Antoinette has been a subject for both biographers and novelists. Since before her beheading by French revolutionaries, her life has been analyzed and mythologized. Biographer Antonia Fraser and novelist Sena Jeter Naslund Offer a peek at the life of Marie Antoinette.

Mitt Romney is suspending his presidential campaign — further cementing John McCain's role as the likely Republican nominee. Romney said if he were to continue his campaign, it would delay the launching of a national effort against the Democrats. But McCain still has a task ahead of him: winning over dubious conservatives.

Senator Hillary Clinton has suspended her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination and is now endorsing former rival, Barack Obama. She spoke to supporters on Saturday in Washington.

Two stroke patients regained control of a disabled arm and hand after researchers delivered electrical stimulation to their spines, paving the way toward a medical device that could aid movement.