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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 campaign for President Obama’s birth control decision

The central mandate of President Barack Obama's decision to require most employers to cover birth control and insurers to offer it at no cost has been a controversial issue affecting many. Three different Ohio State organizations, Voices for Planned Parenthood, Women and Allies Rising in Resistance and Ohio Feminists for Representation, took the issue into their own hands by campaigning on the Oval Thursday.

US to be most ‘vibrant economy in the world,’ Joe Biden says

In the year 2030, America will still have the most "vibrant economy in the world." Vice President Joe Biden assured journalists attending the Ohio Newspaper Association Convention 2012 that jobs will come back to the nation. "With or without (President) Barack Obama and Joe Biden, I am absolutely convinced that America is better positioned than any other country in the world to be the leading economy in the world at providing Americans with decent jobs," Biden said.

Red Robin brings quick service restaurant to Ohio State campus

Red Robin is taking its gourmet burgers to High Street in late March, but the location will not house a traditional Red Robin experience. Red Robin's Burger Works, at 1706 North High St., will feature a fast, casual concept behind the beef. Cassie LaBonte, associate marketing manager for Red Robin, said Red Robin's Burger Works was designed as a smaller and faster alternative to the original Red Robin.

Sex scandals on college campuses: Could it happen at Ohio State?

Penn State, Syracuse, Wisconsin. These three institutions, synonymous with academic and athletic excellence, have been tarnished by sexual abuse scandals. Lives were changed forever, innocence robbed, reputations turned upside down. Could this happen at Ohio State and what is the university doing to prevent it? Legislation concerning mandatory sexual abuse reporting is pending in 25 states, but Ohio is not one of them.

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.

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.

Sports

Ohio State lacrosse tops Detroit in opener

It might have not been pretty, but the Ohio State men's lacrosse team defeated Detroit, 11-6, in their season opener Thursday night at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. "We got the win, that's what you want to start the season," said coach Nick Myers.

Ohio State wrestling gears up for Big Ten and NCAA Championships

Ohio State wrestling coach Tom Ryan said he gets the sense that this season, his team is doing big things. "Despite the fact that we've got so many young people on the team, I think there's great leadership and a great sense of this group leaving a legacy here," Ryan said.

Ohio State men's hockey looks to end struggles against Western Michigan

The Ohio State men's ice hockey team ended its double-digit winless streak at Western Michigan with a 3-0 win Nov. 24, 2007. This weekend, OSU will look to repeat the success it had in Kalamazoo, Mich., more than four years ago. The No. 15-ranked Buckeyes (14-10-5, 10-9-5-1 CCHA), winless in their past 10 games, take on No.

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.

Arts + Entertainment

Demetri Martin talks shirt sizes, gay chili and treehouses at OSU

Your college education is no joke. That is, unless you were an Ohio State student who went to see Demetri Martin, oddball comedian who was featured on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," Wednesday in the Ohio Union's Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom in an Ohio Union Activities Board-sponsored event.

Tickets to go on sale as Columbus prepares to rock the range

Columbus and Crew Stadium will be the home in which rock music lives May 18-20. Tickets for Rock on the Range, one of the largest weekend rock festivals in the United States, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Rock on the Range, which started in 2007 with 14 bands, is entering its sixth year — featuring 44 bands, including headliners Incubus, Rob Zombie, Shinedown and Marilyn Manson.

Wildflower Café embodies rosy side of Columbus diners

A real diner doesn't need a trendy angle or a hip location to keep customers coming back for more. Just a short drive from campus, Wildflower Café is a hidden gem with no frills, good food and simple charm. For the last 12 years, McCarthy's Wildflower Café and Catering has offered patrons the quintessential diner experience.

Friday Fashion: Columbus fashion designer uses shirtdress to impress

I thought I was dreaming when I noticed the half-inch image of a man wearing an Ohio State hoodie that appeared in my daily fashion alert from "New York Magazine's" The Cut a few weeks ago. After all, hoodies rarely make a fashion article, let alone a scarlet and grey one.

Gay Men's Chorus show to bridge sexuality, spirituality

Sticking true to their slogan, "Voices Raised, Lives Changed," the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus sets out on their monthly expedition of spreading awareness. The Illuminati, a branch of the main choir, is a group of men who perform at various places of worship in hopes of bridging the gap "between LGBT and religious communities.

CSO to show ‘Tragic’ side of Romantic composer

Combining more than 100 musicians playing four movements with a score composed almost 110 years ago, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra hopes to strike an awe-inspired chord with their next performance. The orchestra will perform "Symphony No. 6 in A Minor," originally composed by Austrian composer, Gustav Mahler, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.

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.

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.

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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