Meet Eric “wyyu” Weatherall, a sophomore business major from Canada and a duelist for CSU's Varsity Valorant team. A GLEC 2024 first-team player, his recent crucial 4-kill play secured a 2-0 series win against Old Dominion. This win keeps the team undefeated in both the GLEC and NACE conferences. Eric aims to either go pro or become a lawyer.

CSU Esports welcomes Vamsi “CookieVKS” Seegichetla, a new member of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate team. A Graphic Design major from Brunswick, Ohio, Vamsi is an honors graduate from both Brunswick High School and Tri-C. He developed a passion for self-taught art during the pandemic. His other wide-ranging interests include marching band, baking, crafting, and writing, and the team is excited to have him on board.

Meet Bader “Devil” al Bader, a senior mechanical engineering major from Saudi Arabia and a new player for CSU’s League of Legends team. He is known for his natural talent, achieving high ranks in any game he plays. Bader also enjoys doing for-fun detective work, a skill that enhances his analytical approach to competition. The team is excited to see his high-level gameplay in official CSU matches.

Meet Matthew “Zekuu” Lam, a senior Computer Science major from Parma, Ohio. He recently made headlines for the League of Legends team by securing a massive pentakill during their 2-0 series victory against Ohio Wesleyan. In addition to his in-game talent, Matt is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys lifting, drinking boba, and assisting in managing workout routines for his teammates.

CSU Esports successfully hosted Midgard Mayhem #12, a regional Super Smash Bros. tournament with 70 attendees. The event featured a $401 pot bonus, contributing to a total prize pool of over $1,000. Competitor "Dice" won the tournament, securing his second consecutive victory.

CSU's Director of Esports, PJ Farrell, recently spoke to young people at the Fredrick Douglass Recreation Center in partnership with EsportScholar. He discussed key topics like esports scholarships, what games to practice for competition, and the fundamentals of using a keyboard and mouse for gaming. CSU Esports plans to host more students through EsportScholar in the coming months.

Meet Will “Riolu” Strayer, a freshman mechanical engineering major from Perrysburg, Ohio, who has made a significant impact on the Super Smash Bros. team. After starting the season as a substitute, Will stepped up to the main roster mid-semester. Playing as his main character, Min Min, he has been credited with making "incredible plays" for the team. When he's not competing, Will enjoys making art and solving cryptography puzzles.

Meet Connor “Kamino” Maluk, a junior social studies education major and standout Controller for CSU's Varsity Valorant team. He recently electrified the Ohio Collegiate Esports Conference (OCEC) by securing a pivotal team ace during tournament play. A recognized leader, Connor has previously led a team to a NACE conference championship and earned the prestigious "Valhalla Bound" award, which is voted on by his peers for his positive impact on the CSU gaming community.

CSU's Rocket League team placed 2nd and its Valorant team placed Top 4 at the first-ever Ohio Collegiate Esports Classic in Columbus.

CSU's esports arena recently received significant upgrades to enhance the space for its growing community. Key additions include a new, dedicated station for Super Smash Bros., a fully revamped production space, and new cubbies and cabinets for organized equipment storage. The lab also features new monitor arms and additional TVs. These improvements streamline the player experience, which now includes a simple sign-in and peripheral check-out system. The upgrades were a community effort, and the enhanced space is now open for all players.