Clique-ing into place: Finding your footing in the college social scene

Nerds. Jocks. Theater kids. In high school, cliques seem inevitable. But college seemingly holds the promise of a fresh start, an opportunity to ex…

Self-serve bar Eupouria aims to enrich Columbus nightlife, opens end of August

As its name implies, Eupouria — amusingly pronounced you-pour-ia — is built upon the principle of self-service. The bar is not yet open …

Local band A-Go-Go prepares for second album release

Columbus garage-rock band A-Go-Go is preparing to release its sophomore album, “It’s Alright,” Friday.  The four-song EP will be release…

Movie review: ‘Meg 2: The Trench:’ Forget sharks, beware of movie

“Bad” movies can be sorted into two categories. For instance, the first “Meg” movie — released in 2018 — received mostly negative press, bu…

Upcoming Obon Festival brings Japanese culture to central Ohio

While college is a chance for students to fulfill their study abroad dreams, many may find a semester out of the country impractical for va…

Movie review: Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’ is a familiar style in an unknown cosmos

Visionary filmmaker Wes Anderson returned to theaters June 22 with the release of his latest feature, “Asteroid City.” The movie is Anderson’s 11th…

Netflix’s clampdown on password sharing to hit the US by end of June

After much debate and delay, Netflix announced its campaign against password sharing among users will be enforced starting in mid-to-late June. …

Album review: ‘My Soft Machine’ offers intimate portrayal of falling in love and growing up

Arlo Parks has cemented herself as a talented and introspective singer-songwriter with her sophomore release “My Soft Machine.” Just 22 years ol…

Dave Buker and the Historians muse on fourth full-length album, ‘Heirlooms’

Formed in 2010, Columbus-based band Dave Buker and the Historians is not averse to change. The alternative Americana quintet — consisting of spo…

‘TBD: The Improvised Musical!’ brings joy and laughter to Columbus

In improv, there are no mistakes, only opportunities. For those seeking an opportunity to share laughs with others, “TBD: The Improvised Musical!” …