Ohio State administration defines, elaborates on return-to-campus plans
Ohio State has multiple scenarios planned for shutting down campus mid-semester due to a COVID-19 outbreak and has plans to notify students if a cl…
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Ohio State announces proactive COVID-19 testing measures, no specific guidance on when to close campus
Updated Aug. 3 to include information about when a student may be exempt from random sample testing As part of Ohio State’s return to campus…
Frozen in Time: A Cold Case Documentary
The Lantern recreated this documentary originally released in three parts for viewers to watch all-in-one. This edition includes exclusive images and q…
Lyft lift off: One month of Lyft Ride Smart partnership at Ohio State
One month in, the Lyft Ride Smart partnership with Ohio State has created a safer way for students to get home, but it has also been a source of so…
Caution off campus: Free devices safety devices for homes
According to Columbus Police records, nearly 200 residential burglaries were reported in the last year in off-campus areas populated by students. O…
Ohio State adds uniform locks to classrooms around campus
The Ohio State community is told to do three things in the event of a campus attack: Run, hide, and fight. In order to hide, classrooms need doors …
Duo settling in atop Ohio State police department
Taking the helm of the Ohio State University Police Department doesn’t allow much time to breathe. The number of events and people on campus wee…
Student releases unique safety app, seeks feedback from users
Angela Rucci hasn’t been sleeping much this past semester. After winning the Hackathon last fall with Tego, her safety app for people walking alone…
Unlocked doors contribute to burglary trend on campus
As Chelsea Mishan walked down her residence hallway in Houston House on Feb. 18, leaving her door unlocked to go chat with a floormate, she noticed…
Graduate school: More to consider than the school itself
As Julia Dziabis embarked on yet another graduate school interview, she found herself asking tough questions on a commonly overlooked topic — safe…