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Ohio State: Gee's exit package, Alutto's interim salary not yet finalized

Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee is set to leave office in less than two weeks, but the details of his departure and his interim replacement's salary have not yet been finalized. Gee, who is retiring from the presidency July 1, is leaving after remarks he made at a Dec. Full story

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Review: Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard commands Columbus stage with gritty, powerhouse vocals

When a fellow music-loving friend first introduced me to Alabama Shakes last year, I was astonished by the voice exuding from frontwoman Brittany Howard’s mouth. And when the group performed on “Saturday Night Live” in February, the amazement continued. Full story

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Scoonie Penn, John Cooper headline 2013 Ohio State Athletic Hall of Fame Class

Former Ohio State men’s basketball player Scoonie Penn and former head football coach John Cooper are among the 14 honorees in the 2013 Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame class. The Hall of Fame will induct 12 former student-athletes and two coaches at a Sept. Full story

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Pixar's 'Monsters University' to be a coming of age story

The gawky, green monster, Mike Wazowski, and his hulking best friend, James B. Sullivan, are back on the big screen, but this time, Pixar’s beloved characters are younger and just about to meet. “Monsters University,” the prequel to 2001’s “Monsters, Inc. Full story

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Gee to move into new role at Ohio State after retirement

Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee’s retirement July 1 may bring changes to the university administration, but Gee will still be calling Columbus home. His contract with the university states should Gee choose to retire before the end of his term, which was due to last at least ten years beginning in 2007, he will be granted “the permanent status of President Emeritus, with an appropriate stipend, secretary and office for a period of five years.
Summit on 16th church has firm 'open doors' policy, embraces LGBT community

The banner hanging over the tall, wooden cross-bearing doors of Summit on 16th United Methodist Church reads, “Open hearts, open minds, open doors.” The doors to the building have been open to members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community since the 1980s, when the church offered overnight housing to an Ohio State LGBT student group as a statement of support, according to Summit on 16th’s website.
Ohio State: Gee's exit package, Alutto's interim salary not yet finalized

Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee is set to leave office in less than two weeks, but the details of his departure and his interim replacement's salary have not yet been finalized. Gee, who is retiring from the presidency July 1, is leaving after remarks he made at a Dec.
Crime Brief: Rape, sexual imposition reported on Ohio State's campus

A female non-affiliate reported rape that allegedly occurred at about 11 p.m. June 12 at the Browning Amphitheatre. Investigation into the event is still pending, according to a University Police report. A female student reported a sexual imposition that had allegedly taken place Monday at about 5:30 p.
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center names new chief medical officer

A new chief medical officer has been named for Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Andrew Thomas, medical director of University Hospital, an internal medicine doctor and associate dean of OSU’s College of Medicine graduate medical education, will start at his new position July 1, announced by the Wexner Medical Center Saturday, according to The Columbus Dispatch.
B1G men and women on campus : comparing the Presidents of the Big Ten

When Ohio State announced on June 4 that President E. Gordon Gee was retiring from his post effective July 1, many students, faculty and community members were left with lingering questions of who will replace him, how much the new president will be paid and how this person will be selected.
Commentary: Fake Gee celebration disappoints all sides, social media to play role

President E. Gordon Gee’s abrupt retirement was shocking to both students and faculty alike, coming after questionable comments he made regarding Notre Dame and the academic integrity of the SEC became public. In the wake of Gee's announced retirement, Buckeye students took to Facebook, changing their profile pictures to ones taken with Gee and his bowtie over the years he served as university president.
Police issue safety alert for Central Ohio gay community

A safety alert was issued for the Central Ohio gay community Wednesday after three recent violent attacks of homosexuals in Columbus. One attack happened around 5th and Indianola Avenues early Monday morning, when the victim and his ex-boyfriend were walking to their separate homes holding hands.

Sports

Scoonie Penn, John Cooper headline 2013 Ohio State Athletic Hall of Fame Class

Former Ohio State men’s basketball player Scoonie Penn and former head football coach John Cooper are among the 14 honorees in the 2013 Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame class. The Hall of Fame will induct 12 former student-athletes and two coaches at a Sept.
Start of Stanley Cup Finals allows for non-hockey fans to learn about the sport

By now you've at least heard that the NHL's championship series, the Stanley Cup is happening. But it should not be just a thing that is happening, it is a chance for you to learn about one of the all-time greatest sports, and one that is steeped in long-held traditions.
Urban Meyer, assistant coaches seek improvement in recruiting according to 2012 performance reviews

It will be hard to measure how much Urban Meyer altered the fate of the 2012 Ohio State football team with the performance evaluations he administered to OSU assistant coaches last June. There’s every chance that Meyer’s criticism in those evaluations played a role in the Buckeyes’s 12-0 season, and perhaps even greater accomplishments in seasons to come.
Men's assistant basketball coach Chris Jent to join Sacramento Kings

Assistant Ohio State men’s basketball coach Chris Jent has accepted an offer from the Sacramento Kings to become an assistant coach on new coach Mike Malone’s staff. Jent joined the OSU coaching staff in 2011 after spending time as an assistant coach in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers. He was also an assistant on the Orlando Magic staff in 2004-05 and was named the interim coach for the final 18 games of the season.
D'Angelo Russell verbally commits to Ohio State men's basketball team

Thad Matta and the Ohio State men’s basketball team are already in the process of assembling a strong class for 2014, less than two months removed from this year’s National Signing Day for men’s basketball recruits. That class became stronger Friday night, when D’Angelo Russell verbally committed to the Buckeyes.
OSU athletics react to Gordon Gee's retirement

Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee’s announcement that he will retire this summer sent shockwaves throughout the university. The president of Ohio State since 2007, Gee’s position came into question after comments made about Notre Dame and the SEC during a Dec.
Rowing team claims Ohio State's first women’s NCAA team title

The top-ranked Ohio State rowing team made history Sunday morning at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, becoming the first team to win an NCAA title in program history. First-place finishes in both the first varsity four and second varsity eight as well as a third-place finish in the first varsity eight left the Buckeyes with 126 points, two better than runner-up California.

Arts + Entertainment

Review: One Direction performs charming, cozy show to sold-out Columbus audience

One Direction has being a boy band down to a science. Screams erupted out of Nationwide Arena Tuesday night as One Direction performed in all their boyish charm to a sold-out audience. It was clear that Directioners, fans of One Direction (mostly young preteen to teenaged girls), were just as, if not more, into the personalities of the five band members than their actual music.
Review: Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard commands Columbus stage with gritty, powerhouse vocals

When a fellow music-loving friend first introduced me to Alabama Shakes last year, I was astonished by the voice exuding from frontwoman Brittany Howard’s mouth. And when the group performed on “Saturday Night Live” in February, the amazement continued.
Album review: Guitar-less rockers Crash Kings go classic for 'Dark of the Daylight'

A guitar-less rocker seems like a complete oxymoron. Half of the definition of rock comes from the heavy presence of electric guitar, but Crash Kings has completely done away with guitar—and on purpose, too. The Los Angeles band is by no means the pioneer in removing the guitar from the rock equation.
Pixar's 'Monsters University' to be a coming of age story

The gawky, green monster, Mike Wazowski, and his hulking best friend, James B. Sullivan, are back on the big screen, but this time, Pixar’s beloved characters are younger and just about to meet. “Monsters University,” the prequel to 2001’s “Monsters, Inc.
Review: The National pleases fans with old releases, quintessential sound in Columbus show

With its Columbus show Saturday night, The National reinforced fans' love for the band with their balmy chords and melancholy lyrics crooned by frontman Matt Berninger’s deep baritone. A beautiful summer night set the scene for the Next @ Wex Fest held at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion’s outdoor venue.
Women to put 'hopeful' spin on spinster situation with web series premiere event in Columbus

Many women dread falling into the classification of “spinster.” But a web series set to premiere in Columbus is making light of the situation. “2 Hopeful Spinsters” is a web series about two women who have passed the traditional average age for marrying, and showcase two women who are "30-somethings." Through comedy, it explores and satirizes the stereotypes they encounter during this phase of their lives.
Jimmy Eat World's 'Damage' catchy, not new

“Damage” is proof that the members of Jimmy Eat World are still seemingly good guys. They are still the pop middle ground between punk and emo that rose to popularity in the mid and late '90s. They are just nice.
Review: 'Game of Thrones' episode 'Mhysa' is uninteresting calm to storm

Winter has yet to come upon the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, but the third season of “Game of Thrones” came to an end Sunday night. In stark contrast to last week’s "Red Wedding," “Mhysa” spared more lives than claimed and replaced some of the viewers’ security that was hacked alongside the demise of the Stark regime.

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Gee's comments on Catholics 'offensive to good people'

Letter to the editor: As an Ohio State Roman Catholic student, I am appalled by the Board of Trustees' acceptance of President E. Gordon Gee's "retirement" notice. If Gee had made derogatory comments about Asians, Jews, African Americans, gays, Muslims, Hispanics or many other ethnic, religious or community groups, the Board likely would have summarily fired him.
Letter to the editor: Gee's departure a sad day in Columbus

Letter to the editor: But for President E. Gordon Gee, Ohio State would not be where it is today. His imagination, his initiative and his determination to build a community serving its students' needs built a time of unbridled growth in our corner of Columbus.
Letter to the editor: Gee 'embarrassing' to Ohio State

Letter to the editor: Farewell to President E. Gordon Gee. Just wanted to say to "retiring" President Gee, "Don't let the door hit you where the good Lord split you." It is about time. The always late OSU Board of Regents showed Gee the door after yet another embarrassing incident.
Letter to the editor: It’s all about who you know: personal relationships heighten post-grad success

Letter to the editor: As many of you already know, and as others will soon find out, getting a top quality, high paying first job is really hard. Having graduated from Ohio State with a bachelor's degree in 2007 and from the Moritz College of Law in 2011, I have first-hand knowledge of how tough it really is to do so.
OSU considers swapping junk food for healthier options

Now that Ohio State passed the tobacco ban, the university has set its sights on banning the sale of things that almost everyone on campus consumes. Candy, chips and other unhealthy snacks will be the next things to be kicked off campus in the name of student health.
Letter to the editor: Muslim Students’ Association sends thoughts to Boston

Letter to the editor: We would like to send our deepest condolences to the entire city of Boston, and to all those affected by the senseless acts of violence committed over the past week. We would also like to applaud and thank the valiant men and women of the Boston Police Department, the FBI and all other parties involved in the incredible effort to capture the suspects, taking every possible measure to protect the citizenry and saving countless lives.

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