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Ohio State athletic department releases information regarding 12 additional 'NCAA issues'

Ohio State has released information regarding 12 secondary NCAA issues being processed by the athletic department’s compliance office. The Thursday release contained information that seemed to contradict previous statements from the department. OSU athletic director Gene Smith said there were 12 pending violations during a Tuesday interview with The Lantern, but OSU spokesman Dan Wallenberg said in a Wednesday email that the actual number was less than 12.

Ohio State students react to athletic department's latest NCAA issues

Ohio State has released information regarding 12 secondary NCAA issues being processed by the athletic department’s compliance office. The release contained information that contradicted previous statements from the athletic department, and ome OSU students don’t hold athletic director Gene Smith responsible for the pending violations either. Full story

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Ohio State Obama campaign office returns to campus

More than 250 supporters came out for the grand opening of the Organizing for America at Ohio State campaign office in the South Campus Gateway Wednesday night. Obama’s campaign office on campus will provide students with a place to be politically involved by engaging in volunteer opportunities, organizing voter registration efforts and hosting campus team meetings, said Jessica Kershaw, press secretary for Obama for America-Ohio. Full story

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Review: 'Sound of my Voice' sure to cater to more than a cult following

Maggie, an enigmatic blonde, woke up in a bathtub not knowing who or where she was, wandered the streets for weeks, then realized that a tattoo on her body meant that she was from the future. Her story is scheduled to hit the big screen Friday. “Sound of My Voice” is an independent film co-written by Brit Marling, who stars in the film, and the film’s director, Zal Batmanglij. Full story

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OSU club hosts workshop to improve student mental health, awareness

When Mary Noakes arrived on campus as a freshman last year, she decided to participate in a workshop she said was life-changing. After experiencing separation anxiety from her family and overwhelming stress during her first quarter at Ohio State, Noakes, now a second-year in human nutrition, heard about the Art of Living Club and a workshop called Yesplus. Full story

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Ohio State Obama campaign office returns to campus

More than 250 supporters came out for the grand opening of the Obama for America at Ohio State campaign office in the South Campus Gateway Wednesday night. Obama’s campaign office on campus will provide students with a place to be politically involved by engaging in volunteer opportunities, organizing voter registration efforts and hosting campus team meetings, said Jessica Kershaw, press secretary for Obama for America-Ohio.

OSU research says North American global temperature will rise drastically by 2070

Average global temperature has already risen about 1 degree Fahrenheit during the previous century, according to data from NASA. Ohio State researchers said they project that this number will more than quadruple by 2070 in North America. Noel Cressie, a professor of statistics and director of OSU’s Program in Spatial Statistics and Environmental Statistics, said his research used different climate models to project what the future temperature could be like in North America.

Annual Asian Festival shows OSU roots with dance team

The 18th Annual Asian Festival will blossom this weekend, and as it showcases Asian culture and heritage, it will also show its Ohio State roots. The nonprofit Asian Festival Corporation organized the festival. Visitors can taste Asian foods, shop for Asian products in the market area and learn about culture through exhibitions, performances, games and Dragonboat racing.

OSU club hosts workshop to improve student mental health, awareness

Gene Smith clarifies statement on NCAA violations after Lantern report

Ohio State has no major violations pending before the NCAA and the football program is not facing any new violations, athletic director Gene smith said Thursday. Smith's email statement came hours after The Lantern published a story that included the OSU athletic director revealing that the school has 12 NCAA violations pending, in addition to the 46 secondary violations disclosed last week.

Ohio State Athletic Department budgets $400K for athletes’ iPads

The Ohio State Department of Athletics has budgeted $400,000 to buy iPads for all of its student-athletes beginning in the fall, and some OSU students do not think the program is worth the money. Of the estimated 1,100 student-athletes at OSU, 500 will have the new devices in the fall with the goal of everyone having the technology within the next two years, said David Graham, OSU assistant provost for student-athlete success.

Gene Smith: More NCAA violations are pending

There are more NCAA violations on the horizon for Ohio State, and athletic director Gene Smith said he doesn’t know what the NCAA will make of them. Smith told The Lantern Tuesday the athletic department has 12 pending NCAA violations, and he doesn’t know if they will be deemed primary or secondary violations.

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Ohio State students react to athletic department's latest NCAA issues

Ohio State has released information regarding 12 secondary NCAA issues being processed by the athletic department’s compliance office. The release contained information that contradicted previous statements from the athletic department, and some OSU students don’t hold athletic director Gene Smith responsible for the pending violations either.

Carlos Hyde prepares for 'very significant' role in Ohio State's running game

Although he’s listed as the second-string running back on Ohio State’s depth chart, junior running back Carlos Hyde expects to have a major impact for the Buckeyes in the fall. Hyde, along with senior running back Jordan Hall, will have the duty of replacing the Buckeyes’ former running back Daniel “Boom” Herron, who rushed for 672 yards in the seven games he played.

Commentary: Spotlight firmly fixed on LeBron James in Heat-Pacers series

It was an all too familiar scene for basketball fans at the end of game two of the second-round playoff series between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. Like many of his critics have been saying for more than a year, LeBron James couldn’t handle the pressure of a big time playoff moment.

Sweat chooses safety above NFL stardom

Former Ohio State linebacker Andrew Sweat made national headlines when he walked away from an opportunity to play in the NFL on May 14, less than three weeks after signing with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.

Ohio State baseball overcomes four-run deficit in Big Ten conference opener

Despite a lackluster outing from sophomore ace Jaron Long, Ohio State managed to beat Penn State 12-5 in its opening game of the Big Ten tournament Wednesday at Huntington Park. Long (6-2), the Buckeyes No. 1 starter, allowed five runs on 11 hits in three innings against the Nittany Lions in a no-decision.

Ohio State track sends 38 to NCAA preliminaries

Finishing in the top 12 places is the goal for almost every participant at the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Preliminary Championship Competitions. Split into East and West regionals, the top 12 finishers in each event will qualify for that event’s 24-athlete field at the 2012 NCAA Championships.

J.D. Weatherspoon ready for 'fresh start' at Toledo

Former Ohio State men’s basketball forward J.D. Weatherspoon said he felt relieved after making his decision to transfer to Toledo, where he will continue his basketball career. After playing two years for the Buckeyes with a minor role, the 6-foot-6 sophomore said he’s looking forward to a new opportunity and a change of scenery.

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Review: 'Sound of my Voice' sure to cater to more than a cult following

Restaurant review: Waffle House more like awful house

But how would a Waffle House fare on campus? How would the usual bar-hopping, beer-chugging, shot-pounding crowd fit in with the diner atmosphere at all hours of the night? About two weeks into its opening, it seems the High Street location of Waffle House is lively at all hours of the day.

Carrie Fisher divulges on shock therapy, addiction, recovery to Ohio State

It’s not often that a university hosts a princess. But those attending Carrie Fisher’s speech at the Mershon Auditorium caught a glimpse of one from a galaxy far, far away. Carrie Fisher, the actress famed for playing Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” trilogy, spoke at Ohio State with CBS correspondent and OSU alumna Erin Moriarty about her struggles with mental illness and drug abuse.

Commentary: Pusha T pushes Lil Wayne's buttons in potential G.O.O.D. Music- YMCMB brawl

For someone who has fallen off his game as much as he has, Lil Wayne might have found himself in the midst of a battle he can’t win. Pusha T, the former member of Clipse who is currently signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music roster, released a new song Wednesday, titled “Exodus 23:1,” which will presumably be a feature on the upcoming G.

Fashion Friday: Hamptons clothing classics always in summer style

From Calvin Klein to Donna Karan, American fashion seems to have almost always been iconic. The classic summer white shorts, polos and cardigans are undeniably all fashion staples.This Hamptons look is traditional and chic, and anything but cliché. And whether or not you’re the trend’s biggest fan, this look is here to stay this season.

Review: Columbus fans not sorry for partying with LMFAO

LMFAO’s performance in Columbus was a mixture of hilarity and awkwardness, strung together with beer bongs, excessive crotch grabbing and booty shaking. The duo of Redfoo, whose real name is Stefan Gordy, and SkyBlu, whose real name is Skyler Gordy, played Tuesday at a partially-full Nationwide Arena.

Review: Unnecessary ‘Men in Black 3’ just O‘K’ compared to predecessors

Third films in trilogies tend to, well, suck — or at least are not regarded quite as highly as their brethren. “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi,” “Spider-Man 3” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” are examples of such. “Men in Black 3,” the first “Men in Black” film in 10 years, isn’t necessarily the utter failure its predecessor was, but it doesn’t quite measure up to the pure schlocky fun of the original, either.

Review: Neon Trees making sure 'Everybody Talks' about Columbus concert

There are vocalists, and then there are performers. There are concerts, and then there are shows. Neon Trees is a band of performers who put on one hell of a show Wednesday night at the Newport Music Hall. The crowd started off with minimal energy level, but the two opening acts, The Active Set and Twin Atlantic, fixed that problem before Neon Trees went on stage.

Opinion

Will Kevin Durant steal Kobe Bryant's thunder as NBA's top player?

On Monday night in Oklahoma City, the greatest player of the 2000s might have officially passed on his title to the player who could become the best of the 2010s. Kobe Bryant scored 42 points in game five of the NBA Western Conference semifinals, but it was not enough as the Los Angeles Lakers fell to Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder, 106-90, ending the Lakers’ season.

Facebook users should not be surprised if company starts charging for features

When Facebook went public Friday, its initial public offering (IPO) gave investors the chance to own a piece of the massive social network via stocks. But with the development, the company is bound to change, and this time it’s not going to be just a revamped homepage.

Post-graduates enter real world with large debt, no guarantees for financial success

In the United States, the so-called land of opportunity, many are facing a reality check: even with a college education, we still are not guaranteed financial success. About half of recent college graduates can’t find full-time employment, and many more are underemployed.

Leaky ceilings dampen learning, need faster attention

Ohio State has begun a $126 million project, $96.5 million of which is state capital, in Koffolt Lab. The project, slated to be complete by 2015, according to an article on OSU’s College of Engineering website, is no doubt a necessity. But the issue is not why are they doing the construction in the first place. The issue is why it has taken so long.

Olympic Quidditch match not just for 'nerds'

London is going to be overrun with athletes this summer, including the best quidditch players in the world. Team USA and Team UK will face off in an Olympic demonstration; teams from the Australian and French quidditch leagues might also make an appearance.

Intramurals build ‘college resume,’ create memories

A measly white T-shirt is seemingly all that is at stake. And yet, it felt like so much more as we walked off the softball field Monday night on the wrong side of a walk-off win in the final four of our intramural softball bracket. The pitcher who gave up the final hit agonized over decisions made and opportunities missed.

Olympic Quidditch match not just for 'nerds'

SEL’s nameless neighbor needs name more than library

With Spring Quarter winding down, Buckeyes are gearing up for the many changes being thrown our way in the months to come. On the horizon we have semesters, privatized parking, a revamped football program and a recently created South Oval Beach Twitter account.

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