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Weekly Podcast Ep 19: The Rundown

Cheap dentists, misplaced spike strips, and alpacas on surf boards are on this week's hot list. I also select portions of my favorite episodes from the past two quarters to be aired for the last podcast before spring break.

Campus

Students driving force behind CABS service

When rain begins to fall or snow starts piling up, some students hop on a Campus Area Bus Service (CABS) bus, many of which are driven by students themselves. Sarah Blouch, executive director of transportation and parking services, said students are an integral part of their staff.

Jaamal Berry breaks away from Ohio State

Suspended Ohio State running back Jaamal Berry will no longer play for OSU and might be transferring away for good. Robert Tobias, the assistant city prosecutor assigned to the case, told The Lantern on the phone Wednesday that Berry's defense attorney expressed Berry's wish to transfer to another school.

Jaamal Berry breaks away from Ohio State

Vice President of Public Policy resigns after controversy with Planned Parenthood

Karen Handel, senior vice president of public policy for Susan G. Komen for the Cure since April 2011, announced Tuesday she would be stepping down after the recent controversy about cutting off funding for breast cancer screenings at Planned Parenthood centers.

Ohio ranked No. 9 job creator, Kasich says

With what Gov. John Kasich calls one of the best job-creating states in the U.S., Ohio State students might have better chances finding a job in Ohio now compared to last year. Kasich delivered his State of the State address Tuesday in Steubenville at Wells Academy, a top-performing elementary school in Ohio.

Gee’s signature item ties Buckeyes, charity

Some might know him for his off-color comments, others for his appearances at parties, but everyone knows him for his signature fashion statement: the bow tie. President E. Gordon Gee has donated a signed bow tie to a silent auction event Wednesday evening, which is expected to be one of the more popular items up for auction.

Joe Biden, Jack Hanna among several to speak at ONA convention

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and wildlife expert Jack Hanna and Pittsburgh Pirates owner and president and CEO of Ogden Newspapers Bob Nutting are the headline speakers at the Ohio Newspaper Association's annual convention.

War-torn Syria still struggles, under fire

"My uncle, he was shot at in his house through his window by a sniper, it barely missed his head," Yousef Alghothani said. Alghothani, a third-year in biology and a Syrian-American, said in his father's and uncle's home town of Inkhil in the Daraa province in Syria, the village is surrounded by Syrian forces army tanks.

Blackburn, Norton residence halls face off in Recyclemania challenge to raise green awareness

In an effort to help promote Ohio State as a zero-waste campus, a Recyclemania competition between North Campus residence halls Blackburn House and Norton House has begun. From Feb. 5 through Feb. 25, both halls will have their respective recycling bins measured to determine their weight in recyclable items.

Gee reflects on semesters, Urban Meyer, Jim Tressel, ‘colonoscopy’

The last time Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee sat down with The Lantern editorial staff, he was in the middle of what he now refers to as his "yearlong colonoscopy" – an NCAA investigation surrounding OSU football. Gee told The Lantern editorial board Monday night he feels good about where the university stands.

Facebook affects happiness, study says

For some students, Facebook provides a much-needed study break during midterm week, but a recent study suggests that Facebook can actually make people feel worse about their own lives. The study, conducted at Utah Valley University and published in January in the journal, "Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking," is based on previous research that people use computer-mediated communication like Facebook to optimize their self-presentation, or present themselves in a positive way they want others to see.

Sports

Ohio State softball says ‘WTF’ on eve of 2012 season

After earning an unsatisfying 14-37 record last year, the Ohio State softball team has developed a new, inspirational motto as the 2012 season opens on Friday: "WTF." "We've thrown that out a lot, with a more politically correct meaning than it usually has," said coach Linda Kalafatis.

Bill Sheridan shakes Michigan roots for Ohio State

As Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer went through the process of filling out his coaching staff, a common theme began to form. Whether by design or coincidence, almost all of the coaches on staff had Ohio roots, a history coaching at OSU or had worked with Meyer before.

Ohio State men’s lacrosse looks to ‘win the conference’ in 2012

For the Ohio State men's lacrosse team, it's all about taking it one game at a time. Cliché as it might seem, with a schedule that includes defending national champion Virginia, and multiple other teams in the Nike/Inside Lacrosse Top 20 Poll, coach Nick Myers and his team said they have to.

Ohio State women's ice hockey tries to make up ground vs. Gophers as conference playoffs approach

With just four games left in the regular season, the Ohio State women's ice hockey team is fighting for position in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association standings. The team, tied for fourth place with the University of Minnesota-Duluth, is hoping to separate itself from UMD in order to gain home-ice advantage for the conference playoffs.

Ohio State running back Jaamal Berry no longer on football team

Suspended Ohio State running back Jaamal Berry will no longer play for OSU, his attorney, William Meeks, said Wednesday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. Meeks said Berry remains in good standings as a student and is still on scholarship, but no longer a part of the football team.

No. 3-ranked Buckeyes avoid Boilermakers' burn

Seven-hundred-twenty days. That’s how long it has been since Feb. 17, 2010, when the Ohio State men's basketball team lost a home game to Purdue. It was the last time the Buckeyes lost a home game coming into Tuesday’s matchup against the Boilermakers. Keep counting.

Ohio State men's ice hockey 'desperate,' not panicking

On a 10-game winless streak with four games left in the regular season and one of its top players suspended, one might think it is time for the Ohio State men's ice hockey team to start panicking. OSU senior defenseman and co-captain Sean Duddy said otherwise.

Commentary: E. Gordon Gee warming up to change in college football

The winds are changing. With multiple reports saying the Big Ten Conference is considering a four–team playoff in college football, you can consider some form of a playoff system in college football an inevitability. "We have to listen to the fans; we cannot be tone-deaf," Northwestern director of athletics and recreation Jim Phillips told the Chicago Tribune on the matter.

Blue Jackets wrangle Wild, 3-1

The Columbus Blue Jackets' interim coach Todd Richards had a message for his players after their Tuesday game against the Minnesota Wild. "My message to them was I'll sleep pretty good tonight and enjoy this one," Richards said. Richards, a former coach of the Wild from 2009-11, saw his current club defeat Minnesota, 3-1, at Nationwide Arena.

Arts + Entertainment

Ease the Medic skips easy street for the simple life

As a 15-year-old, performing for skinheads in New Jersey bars, Adam Thornburgh dreamt of sex, drugs and rock ‘n' roll. As a guitarist for Columbus-based band Ease the Medic, Thornburgh, 38, said he is happy those dreams never came true. Thornburgh, along with fellow members, Mike Bryant, Mike Finch and Joe Estes, released Ease the Medic's self-titled sophomore full-length album Feb.

Adele, Kanye West predicted to be big winners at 2012 Grammy Awards

The 54th annual Grammy Awards is set to air at 8 p.m. Feb 12 on CBS. The Lantern weighs in on who we think will win the major categories

Boys in blue put on arresting show

With an alien-like curiosity, fascinating musical skills and an overwhelming amount of humor, the Blue Man Group lived up to expectations. The painted trio performed for a near-full house at the Palace Theatre Tuesday as part of its interactive theatrical tour.

Artist to add new dimension to Wexner Center

Misogyny and pornography can drive a woman to say a lot of things. This one chose 3-D digital simulation as her platform. Claudia Hart, working artist and curator and associate professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, will give a talk called "Beginning and End Games" focusing on her career in the industry of digital simulation at the Wexner Center for the Arts at 4 p.

Party to celebrate stupid love, safe sex

While many couples scramble to restaurants this weekend to beat Tuesday's Valentine's Day crowd, the local artists of FeverHead will be celebrating the holiday in an alternative way. "Celebrating love is serious, it's nice, it's kind. You know, it's a good part of our traditions," said Nicole "CoCo" Loupe, the operator of FeverHead and the producer of the Stupid Cupid > ALT-Valentine's Day Art Party.

Bruce Lee documentary honors legend in Year of the Dragon

Martial artist. Philosopher. Actor. Innovator. Little Dragon (Li Xiaolong). These are some of the words people around the world have used to describe Bruce Lee. "I Am Bruce Lee," the made-for-TV documentary, will be screened at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and at 7:40 p.

Demetri Martin ‘psyched’ to come to OSU

Demetri Martin is a well-known figure in the realm of offbeat comedy, along with his "large pad" on which he illustrates a pie-chart of procrastination (an empty circle) and his "unnecessary bells," which he kicks as he's playing a guitar and harmonica.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo to bring piece of South Africa to Columbus

For some people, Black History Month means taking the time to recognize the iconic figures of the Civil Rights Movement. For the South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, it is another chance for the members to connect people of all races and ethnicities through its music.

Kweller's ‘Kite’ flies high despite snags

Ben Kweller's "Go Fly a Kite" has the vibe of a mixtape made by an angsty teen filled with the wisdom of maturity. Each track falls in line with the next, creating a collection of different elements that create one consistent folky pop album. His last album, "Changing Horses," is much more of a country record.

Opinion

Freshmen should be about to choose housing like adults

As I'm sure you all have heard, President E. Gordon Gee plans to enforce a requirement for not just first-years (excluding commuter students), but also second-years to live on campus by 2015. "Maybe 2016. Give me a year!" he joked at the quarterly meeting with The Lantern editorial board Monday.

New government funding shows Alzheimer's not forgotten

I opened my Blackberry's Facebook app a few moments ago, and while scrolling through my news feed, I came across the Alzheimer's Association's post regarding new funding for Alzheimer's research and care giving. Fifty million dollars has been gifted to research by the current Administration and Congress for a total of $130 million gifted to the realities of Alzheimer's patients' needs.

Public transportation showcases eccentric people, awful experiences

On Jan. 25, I was standing at a COTA bus stop in the Short North waiting for the next bus to come and take me home after a long afternoon of work. As I was waiting, two men walked by and glanced at me before stopping next to a nearby trash can. Craning my neck, looking down High Street for the next bus, I hadn't been paying attention to them.

Student entrepreneur shows no one is too young to take risks, pursue big dreams

A college student has many daily tasks. There's nonstop homework, classes, meeting new people and exams to study for. This task list alone can lead to late nights and insomnia for many students. Being a student, I recognize how difficult this is. To add to this list would simply seem insane.

24 hours of 'Groundhog Day' felt longer than 6 weeks of winter

I can confidently say that I have watched the movie "Groundhog Day" for the last time in a long time. After attending the 24-hour "Groundhog Day" movie marathon at Gateway Film Center Feb. 2, my Bill Murray quota is maxed out. Twelve showings of the beloved holiday film is enough for me, thank you very much.

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