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An attempted armed robbery on North Campus spurred University Police to issue a public safety notice Friday morning. The attempted robbery occurred on West 18th Avenue between McPherson and Smith Laboratories around 10:30 p.m. Thursday. A female student was approached by three males, one of ...

Routines based on the elements of fire and ice solidified the Ohio State synchronized swimming team as national champions. An overall score of 57 points secured a first-place finish for the Buckeyes at the 2014 U.S. National Championship Saturday in Oro Valley, Ariz., making for ...

While Ohio State banned smoking on campus this semester, the South Oval will be lighting up for The Chainsmokers, among others. The Big Free Concert, sponsored by the Ohio Union Activities Board, is set to include Childish Gambino with Juicy J, The Chainsmokers and Caked ...

This is part of a weekly series called “Pop Opinions” where The Lantern offers its take on the week’s pop culture news. Ivy League kid A Long Island high school senior was accepted into the eight schools where, coincidentally, I was denied. Kwasi Enin, a ...

There is no greater high than the procrastination experienced when clicking on a BuzzFeed list — of that I am certain. However, ladies and gents, this is nothing to be proud of. The site of lists with a global audience of millions is only evidence ...

When I was 11, my mom, being the strong, outspoken East Coast woman that she is, was somehow able to abridge the sex talk to the following thesis: “Your body is a temple. Keep your legs together until a man proves worthy and not pervy,” ...

One comedian is set to serve some humorous soup for the student soul. Actor and comedian Joel McHale is set to visit Ohio State at 8 p.m. April 14 at Mershon Auditorium, OUAB announced Thursday. The comedian began hosting E!’s weekly satirical show “The Soup” ...

This is part of a weekly series called “Pop Opinions” where The Lantern offers its take on the week’s pop culture news. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin split What do Coldplay’s song “Clocks” and Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s relationship have in common? They both ...

From sewage leakage to an air conditioning system riddled with problems, a husband-and-wife team with Ohio State ties described its first small business venture in the South Campus Gateway as one in which the best of times became the worst of times. Spouses and Gooeyz ...

Comedy is set to get a bit weird at Ohio State. “Workaholics” cast member Adam DeVine is slated to speak and do standup at the Ohio Union March 20 in an OUAB-sponsored event titled “Getting Weird with Adam DeVine.” Comedy Central’s “Workaholics” details the going-ons ...