Instead of fraternities and sororities, we have families. Instead of raging parties on the front lawn, a three-year-old is using the sand volleyball court as her sandbox. It may not be the John Belushi in “Animal House” kind of college experience, but the advantages of ...
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Landlords worry over future market
With the second-year living requirement now holding sophomores on campus, the lack of students out house hunting this leasing season has many landlords expressing concern: If second-year students are required to stay in the dorms, how will this affect the off-campus leasing market? According to ...
Read More »Ohio State engineers modify toys for special-needs children
By mixing engineering with community service, the Toy Adaption Program: Connection for Expansion is a group of engineering students that provides modified toys for children with special needs. While most toys you will find at Wal-Mart or Target are designed for the common child, some ...
Read More »Campus area crime map Oct. 24 – 31
On Oct. 24 at 12:20 a.m., a woman reported a theft from her motor vehicle in the 100 block of Chittenden Avenue after she discovered her car window was broken and her backpack containing a reported $1,100 worth of electronics was missing. A unaffiliated man ...
Read More »Opinion: Selecting the best streaming service
With the music world transitioning from buying albums into paying a monthly subscription for an unlimited streaming service, a handful of applications are beginning to stand out. Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal provide millions of subscribers access to virtually any song, from hip-hop to classical. ...
Read More »Food Fight: What wings take the top spot?
Buffalo Wild Wings: by Konni Lorenz I feel I can vouch for many college students, and a large percentage of people, by saying that I love wings. Watching a big football game — especially the Buckeyes — and enjoying some delicious bite-sized chicken with a ...
Read More »Campus area crime map Oct. 17 – 23
After discovering her vehicle was missing from the parking lot of her home on East 17th Avenue near North Fourth Street, a woman reported her car stolen to the Columbus Division of Police on Tuesday at 10 a.m. According to the report, the victim’s cell ...
Read More »Campus-area crime map, Oct. 10 – 16
A man reported his vehicle stolen on East Seventh Avenue near King Avenue on Tuesday at 4:58 p.m. A man reported an unknown suspect allegedly entered the Shell GoCo on 1886 Summit St. at 9:57 p.m. and stole miscellaneous items valued at $80 on Saturday. ...
Read More »Campus area crime map Oct. 3 – 9
1. A man reported to the Columbus Division of Police his golf cart had been stolen on King Avenue on Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m. In addition, a bag of assorted hand tools, valued at approximately $1,000, was reportedly in the golf cart and also ...
Read More »Photo: Long’s Bookstore comes down
So long, Long’s Bookstore. The demolition of Long’s Bookstore that began Thursday marked the end of a chapter in history for the Ohio State campus area. The demolition of the North High Street landmark, located at the corner of High Street and East 15th Avenue, ...
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