Lantern 2021-22 demographic and climate survey

A breakdown of The Lantern’s 2021-22 staff demographics. The survey was made available to our 23 editors plus copy editors, who are student journalists who each work in the newsroom two days per week.

DICE Certification Program teaches students about diversity

With only 12 credits required for the program, students don’t have to take a gamble on whether or not they could be DICE-certified by the end of the year. 

ODI unveils Latinx Student Success Center, provides space for Latino community

Latino students can now meet with others of the same identity in Ohio State’s first Latino-centered community space.

IDEA program fosters inclusive environment at Ohio State

Ohio State students wanting to get involved and build meaningful relationships across different identities can find community in the Multicultural Center.

USG leaders address recent increase in public safety notices, methods to combat crime

Ohio State’s Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president said they will prioritize student safety throughout their tenure.

Student organizations make finding belonging at Ohio State easier

At first glance, Ohio State can seem intimidating, but finding a home in the right student organization can help students make connections, build relationships and make a large campus feel a little smaller.

Mary Howard receives YWCA 2021 Women of Achievement Award

Mary Howard wears many hats, from Sunday school teacher to volunteer track coach and aid to countless central Ohioans.

President Johnson, College of Engineering dean share goals for increasing diversity on International Women in Engineering Day

After sharing challenges they faced as women in engineering, University President Kristina M. Johnson and Dean of the College of Engineering Ayanna Howard shared ambitions to increase diversity in the field Wednesday.

New provost looks to make lasting impact at Ohio State, promote a more inclusive environment

Incoming Ohio State Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam grew up in Washington, D.C. She said she gets her sense of service and civic engagement from her mother, who was the first Black female reporter at The Washington Post, and her desire to truly engage with people from her father, who is an artist.

Hundreds gather at Ohio Union to protest Ohio State’s relationship with Columbus Police

More than 400 people — largely Ohio State students — gathered outside the Ohio Union before staging a sit-in inside the building Wednesday to protest Ohio State’s relationship with Columbus Police following the recent Columbus Police killing of Ma’Khia Bryant.