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More than $2B in construction paints OSU’s future

South Campus dorms, a demolished lot between Woodruff and 19th Avenues, Sullivant Hall, the RPAC and Hopkins Hall are some of the larger construction projects happening at Ohio State. Some students hate it, some deal with it and some look forward to the change.

Campus memes go viral, Ohio State no exception

"Oh you're writing an article about memes? … Please, tell me more about this ‘new trend.'" A social media trend known as "memes" has been around for a while, but now the popularity is spreading through Facebook pages of college students around the country.

Consulting for compliance redesign costs roughly $507K

Ohio State's Board of Trustees have said since July there was a need for a review of university-wide compliance, and it came at a price of more than $500,000. The Audit and Compliance Committee hired two outside consultants for a review of the compliance of the university.

OSU email encourages students to take shots at drinking, celebrating safely

If you're turning 21, you've probably gotten your new driver's license and made plans with friends to take your first legal drink at midnight. If you're an Ohio State student turning 21, you've also gotten a birthday wish from the university. More than a light-hearted birthday wish, the email the Student Wellness Center sends to students before their 21st birthdays warns against the dangers of going overboard with drinking.

Student government combats OSU’s low rankings in graduate stipends

While Ohio State's competitiveness might usually be measured in football and basketball rankings, the Council of Graduate Students has been pushing to pull OSU up from the bottom of the pack in an area away from the scoreboard. In July 2011, the CGS unanimously passed a resolution, which included the proposal for an annual review of graduate stipends, that will compare the amount OSU gives to graduate associates with those amounts given by other benchmark institutions.

Commentary: Journalists’ deaths in Syria represent sacrifice, passion

Passion. In the past week, three journalists have died while on assignment in Syria. But they weren't just reporting the news. They were following their passions. They were trying to tell the world about what is really happening in Syria. Many journalists have been banned from entering Syria, so most of those who somehow manage to get in are there illegally and at great peril.

Ohio State takes swipe at new student meal plan

With the semester conversion about four months away, University Residences and Dining Services is planning for the coming change. URDS has planned the student meal plan conversion, which adjusts for the longer terms, and does away with the swipe system in place, creating a new block system to be implemented following the semester conversion.

Cooking classes mix up new concoctions

Tired of eating sodium and preservative-packed premade foods? Bored with on-campus dining options? Kitchen Basics Boot Camp classes in the Ohio Union's instructional kitchen are providing ways for students to start learning how to cook for themselves without the stress of simple trial and error.

Forever Buckeye program works to retain Ohio graduates

Forever Buckeye, a state of Ohio program designed to bring back Ohio high school graduates who have moved elsewhere, is helping students receive lowered tuition by granting them in-state residency without the 12-month waiting period. The program began Winter Quarter, or spring semester for schools not on a quarter system, and was part of the fiscal year 2012-13 budget for the state.

Sports

William Buford's last stand at the Schottenstein Center

Following the Ohio State men's basketball team's 56-51 loss against Michigan Saturday, sophomore guard Aaron Craft noticed something about senior guard William Buford, who had his worst game of the season with six points on 3-of-12 shooting. "You can sense a little bit more sense of urgency with him.

Stokes of a feather fly together at Ohio State

To play basketball at former Ohio State men's basketball player Ron Stokes' home in Gahanna, Ohio, you have to abide by four rules. "You got to play hard, and you got to play smart, and you got to be coachable … and you have to play defense," said the former OSU guard and current radio color analyst for the Buckeyes men's basketball team.

Ohio State baseball heads south to face Georgia Tech

Whether it's track, football or baseball, the Southeastern Conference is often seen as the quintessential athletic conference, and sophomore first baseman and pitcher Josh Dezse of the Ohio State baseball team is sick of hearing about it. "The SEC's got the huge hype and these northern teams are looked down upon, but I think the talent, I wouldn't say that it's even, but I would say that there is just as good of players up here as down there," Dezse said.

Ohio State men’s ice hockey shoots for sold out finale

For the four seniors on the No. 17-ranked Ohio State men's ice hockey team, Saturday night will be the final time they play at the Schottenstein Center for a regular season game, and the crowd they will be skating in front of what could be one of the largest home crowds of the season.

Berzins brothers to battle in Chicago volleyball match

When the Buckeyes step into Gentile Arena in Chicago on Saturday and senior outside hitter Mik Berzins looks at the opposing team's bench, he will see two people he knows quite well. "I've grown accustomed to playing my brothers over at Loyola," he said.

Ohio State finds little fight remaining in Fighting Illini

As the Ohio State men's basketball team lost two out of its last three games, coach Thad Matta kept saying his team was getting open shots, but just weren't hitting them. That ended Tuesday. The Buckeyes came out on fire from the floor and thrashed Illinois, 83-67.

Eddie George returns to Ohio State with new book

Former Ohio State running back Eddie George returned to campus Tuesday night and it had very little to do with football. The 1995 Heisman Trophy winner and his wife of seven years, Tamara "Taj" George, spent the evening at the South Campus Gateway Barnes and Noble to promote their new book, "Married For Real.

Ohio State men's tennis falls short against USC for first loss

As much as the Ohio State men's tennis team would like to, they just can't win them all. The No. 3-ranked squad in the country fell to No. 1-ranked University of Southern California, 4-3, in the championship match of the 2012 Intercollegiate Tennis Association National Team Indoor Championship on Monday in Charlottesville, Va.

No rink for old men: Ohio State men's ice hockey's Sean Duddy, Cory Schneider defy senior jokes

Members of the Ohio State men's ice hockey team have a nickname for the apartment the team's senior co-captains, defenseman Sean Duddy and forward Cory Schneider, share. "They call us the ‘retirement home,'" Duddy said laughingly. "(Schneider) just kind of lays back in his arm chair and watches TV.

Arts + Entertainment

The Alpine Ghost finding life in dynamic sound

This is part of our weekly series titled "Columbus' Own," where we profile a local band every Thursday. A live band that sounds just like the its album becomes stale and trite. Live shows are an opportunity for experimentation and The Alpine Ghost leaves this door propped open at all times, not just for live performances.

Predicting what will win, what should win at 84th Academy Awards

Buck-Idol: Ohio State talent show showcases best of the Buckeyes

Girls might run the world, but boys win at talent shows. The Buckeye Showcase featured students competing to be No. 1 from judges and audience members Tuesday in the Ohio Union Performance Hall. The talent varied from beatboxers to opera singers, baton twirlers to magicians, and even hip hop dancers.

Dubstep-jazz fusion duo set to bring big sound to Columbus

What do heavy electronic beats, big bass, live drumming and a solo saxophone have in common? They are all featured in the music of up-and-coming Colorado-based duo Big Gigantic. Big Gigantic has been touring in support of its newest album, "Nocturnal," which was released in January.

Music 'round the world: Program reaches out to African orphans

Most of us have witnessed television ads asking for monetary donations to support one of countless organizations helping the underprivileged. Sometimes these organizations get overlooked, but in other cases, people take action, like right here in Columbus.

Young the Giant to take on goliath Columbus audience

One more spoon of "Cough Syrup" might lead to intoxication, good times and an overplayed status on alternative stations, but Young the Giant has been sipping off it for years. Drummer Francois Comtois told The Lantern his band's current hit single was one of the first songs it wrote in 2007.

Commentary: Rihanna, Chris Brown ‘Cake’ collab ‘middle finger’ to fans

"Brown resumed punching Robyn F. and she interlocked her fingers behind her head and brought her elbows forward to protect her face. She then bent over at the waist, placing her elbows and face near her lap in [an] attempt to protect her face and head from the barrage of punches being levied upon her by Brown.

O'Brother, here art thou: Rock band bringing tour to Columbus

After 13 years of friendship and six years as an established band, O'Brother released its first full-length album, "Garden Window," in January. O'Brother will be co-headlining with Junius at The Basement at 7 p.m. Wednesday as part of its U.S. tour. The Dang brothers (bassist Anton and guitarist Johnny) met vocalist-guitarist Tanner Merritt in middle school.

Sleigh Bells ring in ‘Reign of Terror’ with a strong effort

Electronic heavy metal, digital hardcore, noise pop: the list goes on and on for the combination of words that describes Brooklyn-bred duo Sleigh Bells. They just dropped their second studio album, "Reign of Terror," which is decidedly less spontaneous than their first album and a lot darker, but with the ability to get people up and dancing.

Opinion

Working for Student Life brings rare opportunities

We're the people who cook your food, swipe you into the RPAC and play an essential role in keeping your everyday facilities up and running. But being an employee of Student Life promises so much more than just a paycheck. As a Student Life employee, I've had opportunities to engage with the university community in ways I never would have imagined.

Recruiting rivalry: Urban Meyer, Brady Hoke both doing work

In football recruiting, the name of the game for coaches is strike early and see what you can get. That is exactly what Urban Meyer has been doing, but Michigan coach Brady Hoke is not taking a back seat to Meyer. Last Thursday, the Ohio State football recruiting class for 2013 was bolstered once again as defensive back Eli Woodard out of Voorhees, N.

Liberal arts curriculum brought out surprising chemistry with science

Next fall, one of my closest friends at Ohio State will begin the long and arduous task of earning a doctorate in something chemistry related. Another will begin pursuing his in biological anthropology. My younger sister's favorite part of the school day? Her AP Chemistry class.

Cincinnati Reds set bar high with talented mix

To say I remember it like it was yesterday would be a lie. I remember it much better than yesterday. It was Sept. 28, 2010. There I was, sitting in my apartment with no lights or shirt on. I had known this night was coming for weeks at this point. The Reds were going to win the National League Central and, for the first time since I was 6 years old, Cincinnati baseball was going to be back in the postseason.

Hope Solo, Alex Morgan draw new fan base for women's soccer

I'm no newcomer to the world of women's soccer. I grew up playing the sport and did a project on Mia Hamm in the sixth grade. However, the fans that showed up to see United States women's national soccer team players, Hope Solo and Alex Morgan, Thursday night at the Ohio Union were a little different than the pre-teen girls who made up the 1999 team's fan base.

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