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Apple partnership bringing free iPads for incoming freshmen SUMMER CARTWRIGHT Campus Editor cartwright.117@osu.edu Every incoming freshmen at all Ohio State campuses will receive a 10.5-inch, 256GB iPad Pro from the university — for free — beginning in Autumn 2018. The university is collaborating with Apple to provide not only iPads, but also an iOS laboratory, which will be introduced to Ohio State’s Columbus campus Spring 2018. The total retail value of providing all first-year students with the device next year is more than $10 million. The university will pay a discounted rate, given the scale of the agreement with Apple — the first of its kind for each entity — but the terms are still being finalized, Chris Davey, an Ohio State spokesman, said. The iPads will be funded through the university’s administrative efficiency program, which redirects various inefficient funds into savings or quality improvements. The iOS laboratory will be a location for students to learn
Apple-specific coding called “Swift,” develop apps and collaborate with Apple employees on tech endeavors, University President Michael Drake said Wednesday. He said the collaboration with workers from Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, could occur, as well. “The idea is to really have the collaborative, working-together opportunity for people to learn and develop apps,” he said, though it’s not entirely clear whether the university or the tech company would own the apps created. The lab location, which has yet to be determined, will be in a temporary space for Spring 2018 and move to a permanent location in 2019, Drake said. A course will be open for students to learn Swift coding Spring Semester, while other extracurricular options, such as appointments to learn the computer language, are still under development, Davey said. In addition to the courses, students and faculty could be hired to work at the iOS lab, Drake
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The university is collaborating with Apple to provide not only iPads, but also an iOS laboratory, which will be introduced to Ohio State’s Columbus campus Spring 2018. said. The rollout of iPads on campus will be gradual, Drake said. Incoming freshmen will be given the device, and the next three incoming classes after them will, as well. Those already attending Ohio State will not, because Drake said providing iPads to all students at once is “cost prohibitive.” “This is a big start and this will
be enough,” he said. “This phase is really a four-ish year phase until we have all entering classes [with iPads].” Though the iPads are technically under university ownership, students will be given a training course on how to use various apps and features. Professors will be trained on how to implement iPads in their courses by other faculty members
USG revives discussion on excused-absence policy TERESA CARDENAS Lantern reporter cardenas.53@osu.edu Undergraduate Student Government’s general assembly voted last week on a resolution to create a university-wide excused-absence policy. The resolution passed unanimously. This policy would suggest an enforcement of all professors to not penalize students for missing class if there is a valid reason to be excused. These reasons include, but are not limited to, military duty, religious observances and deaths in the family. Students would still be responsible for completing the work required for their missed class. Ohio State does not have a university-wide absence policy, and instead lets each department or school decide its own policy. USG’s Vice President Sophie Chang, a fourth-year in environment, economy, development and sustainability, said this policy
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Ohio State does not have a university-wide absence policy, and instead allows each department or school to decide its own policy. could relieve students from dealing with inflexible professors who will not adapt their attendance policy. “If you have a final during a religious holiday you shouldn’t be required to go to your final in light of your holiday and you should have the flexibility to re-
schedule whatever final or class or exam that you’re taking at that time,” Chang said. Mario Belfiglio, a fourth-year in biology and USG’s chair for the undergraduate caucus, said the majority of introductory classes have exams in the evenings, around the time of prayer
with knowledge on the matter like Nicole Kraft, an assistant professor in journalism who teaches courses using the iPad app iTunes U, and Theodore Chao, an assistant professor in the college of education and human ecology, who trains prospective teachers in practices they can use on the iPad while teaching. “There is no device that has more accessibility built into it than the iPad,” Chao said. He said his students with an iPad can immediately upload video footage, move files around, create interactive lessons and easily share documents.” “I see a lot of potential [in the Apple partnership],” Chao said. “Swift is so intuitive — a platform that children can use to code, but also doctoral students and adults can use to build out apps.” Ohio State has been involved with Apple for several years, most notably in 2013 when the marching band purchased 45 iPads and began using the devices to choreograph and plan its halftime shows. IPADS CONTINUES ON 4
New service for international students to discuss LGBTQ identities
for certain religions, which would be protected by this policy. USG senator Becky Slavik, a third-year in international studies and Russian, said she has personally experienced times where it was difficult to be excused from class for religious holidays, and said that other people in the student body have felt the same way. “They’ve been told that they need to show extra proof or they need to make it seem like it’s important and you really have to go out of your way to explain what the holiday is,” Slavik, also a co-sponsor of the resolution, said. A similar resolution was passed by USG in February of the 20162017 academic year. However, resolutions expire at the end of each academic year, and Kate Greer, a second-year in German and history and a co-sponsor of the resolution, said she believes this updated resolution could generate support from administrators.
International students at Ohio State who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer now have the opportunity to take part in a group specifically made to discuss their sexual orientation. The group, called International Exploration, was introduced this week at Counseling and Consultation Services. It was created to provide students the support they might need while away from home. For students to participate, a 20-minute screening with psychologist Chiaothong Yong is required to confirm their qualification and ensure confidentiality.
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Graduate exam tips and best practices KAILYN HYNES Lantern reporter hynes.39@osu.edu Taking the GRE might raise many questions for potential test-takers. When do I begin? How should I study? What should I study? Ohio State staff and faculty provided answers to those questions and insight on how to prepare for the GRE. Carolyn Morales, director of diversity initiatives for The Ohio State Graduate School, and Corey Boyer, a career consultant and school counselor at Career Counseling and Support Services, offered both personal and professional advice to help those interested in taking the GRE find the best ways to prepare for the exam. Know the GRE like the back of your hand Going into the test knowing what to expect will help you navigate the test so you can perform to your best ability. Morales said knowing the exam structure can help boost your score. “Know the timeframes attached to them, how there’s that computer adaptive piece — how the first series of questions you answer can ladder you up to harder questions which offer opportunities to
[better] your score,” Morales said. The test comprises an analytical writing section, broken up into two 30-minute sections, two 30-minute verbal reasoning sections with 20 questions in each and a quantitative reasoning that includes two 35-minute sections with 30 questions in each. Practice, practice, practice It goes without saying that it’s important to practice for the GRE. Going in blind will not help your score; fortunately, there are multitudes of different materials out there — and many of them are free. Some of the most accessible and budget-friendly options out there are online practice tests. Morales said these practice tests can give you a good starting point on what areas test-takers need to work on. Some options for online practice tests include: ETS’ PowerPrep Practice tests. This test might be the most advantageous studying tool because it was created by the makers of the GRE. The questions on this test were on previous GRE tests, which will give you a good idea of what to expect. It is also the same program you will use the day of the test so mastering the PowerPrep can help on test day. The Princeton Review also of-
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The GRE consists of two 30-minute analytical writing sections, two 30-minute verbal reasoning sections with 20 questions in each and a quantitative reasoning that includes two 35-minute sections with 30 questions in each. fers two options for practice tests. One is a free online test and the other is a free in-person GRE practice test on campus. The dates for those tests are Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 5 to 9 p.m. To enroll, visit the Princeton Review website. Switch up your studying methods and materials
Doing the same primary mode of studying can get tiresome and at some point you might wonder if you’re even absorbing any information. Having many different options, methods and materials for studying can help expand your learning and understanding. “Gather as much prepping material as you can, so whether
that is different types of practice booklets that come with tests or buying different brands as well,” Boyer said. “I used both because they gave me different types of information. One helped me out with the verbal and math section more whereas the other helped me out with the writing section more.” Another practice strategy, thanks to smartphones, is having the ability to study for the test using GRE prep apps. Although this might not be the best option on its own, using it as a supplemental studying method can help. Some apps include Magoosh, Ready4 GRE, Manhattan Prep GRE and the Official GRE Guide. Partner up Having a study buddy can help you conquer the GRE because a friend can help keep you accountable while prepping for the test. Boyer said he studied for three months with a friend who was also studying for GRE to help stay on track with studying. “I always recommend studying with someone else so that way you can get different perspectives on things and motivate each other and help each other out with the learning process with everything that’s covered on the GRE,” Boyer said. GRE CONTINUES ON 3
Ohio State graduate programs rank in top 10 of national report ZACH GRADER Lantern reporter grader.2@osu.edu Students going into their fourth year of college have been in school for upward of 16 years. Many are eager to get out of the academic world and start their professional careers, but not everyone has a career path that will allow that. There are reasons not to rush off of campus, especially at Ohio State. The university has more than 13,000 graduate students across 128 graduate programs, 11 of which are ranked in the top 10 nationally in various categories by the U.S. World News and Report’s 2018 rankings. Ohio State programs that ranked within the top 10 in their categories include: technical/vocational education, legal dispute resolution, social psychology, student counseling and personnel services education, nursing, doctor of nurse practitioner (DNP), business supply chain/logistics, curriculum and instruction education, international politics, elementary teacher education and part-time MBA. The Moritz College of Law’s Dispute Resolution graduate program was ranked the second best dispute-resolution program in the country. Dispute resolution focuses on non-litigation styled techniques, such as mediation and ne-
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Ohio State’s social psychology program was in the top 10 nationally by the U.S. World News and Report’s 2018 rankings. gotiation, to aid future attorneys in and out of the courtroom. The dispute resolution classes are taught by many nationally recognized professors, such as Sarah Rudolph Cole, the program director. “What’s kind of funny about it all, dispute resolution is a main part of the law. When you watch television shows, you see lawyers in a trial, only about 5 percent of cases go to trial,” Cole said. “There’s a much greater need for problem solvers than actual litigators these days. The dispute reso-
lution program allows students to be both.” The program even produces its own news source. The Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution has been produced for 32 years. Students within the program handle the publication, keeping those interested up to date with what the dispute-resolution program is working on. “Our students get to work on cutting edge projects and do research with our professors, in the law environment. It’s very unusual for students to work with
the faculty in the way that we do here,” Cole said. The recurring theme for most top graduate programs at Ohio State is shown in the amount of out-of-classroom work students and faculty do. The student counseling and personnel services education program, one of the most active in the campus community, has found its identity in taking care of Ohio State students directly, Paul Granello, an associate professor and licensed clinical counselor, said. The program ranks fourth nationally, and thanks to Granello, it has developed other ways to teach students the importance of the program. Granello helped jumpstart the suicide-prevention program at Ohio State and has also been involved in the stress management and resiliency training lab, which is free for students and is run by many current graduate students. “I think a big service that we do for the community is that our students are placed in schools and agencies in Columbus, and do a 600-hour internship,” Granello said. “That’s upwards of 15,000 total hours of service to the community. Our program gives back to the community and that’s why we make a difference.”
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Greer worked with her academic affairs committee and drew examples from Big Ten universities and Ivy League schools that currently have university-wide absence policies The University of Minnesota has 10 criteria that allow students to remain unpenalized from missing class: jury duty, religious observances and military service, all of which USG is aiming to establish as excusable reasons at Ohio State. Ohio State spokesman Ben Johnson backed Ohio State’s individualized policy and said, “We believe that the course instructor or course director is the person best qualified to determine the requirements for his or her course.” Chase Barnett, a second-year in finance and political science and the co-author of the resolution, said he hopes to advance the resolution within the University Senate, which is a governing body consisting of administrators, faculty and students that enact university policies, in order to see it become an academic policy. Currently, there is no set date for the University Senate to consider the resolution.
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Graduate degrees benefit recipients in the long run JAKE RAHE Lantern reporter rahe.21@osu.edu The cost of a few more years of tuition might seem too steep for a new college graduate, but overall, research suggests a graduate degree pays off. The average hourly wage of a worker in 2015 with a graduate degree earned $8.55 more an hour than a worker with only an undergraduate degree, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. The wage premium of higher education has been flattening, Robert Valletta said in his paper for the National Bureau of Economic Research, although an analysis done by the U.S. Federal Reserve in 2012 showed that seemingly all growth in the wage premium in the past 15 years is
due to graduate degrees. “Since the year 2000, the wage premium associated with a fouryear college degree has changed little,” Valletta said in the paper. “By contrast, from 2000-2010, the wage premium for holders of graduate degrees relative to those with four-year college degrees continued to grow at its previous pace.” The “previous pace” has led to graduate-degree recipients earning, on average, 30 percent more than those with only a bachelor’s-degree. Wage premiums are not the only reason to pursue a graduate degree. The median unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in 2016. For comparison, the unemployment rate for individuals 25 years of age or older with a graduate degree was less than half that at 2.2
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Following the screening, students can then join a group of five to eight to talk about personal issues related to their identities, Yong said. “Such issues could be romantic issues, the coming-out process, issues with family members or even going back home and legal concerns,” Yong said. “The idea is really to have a social support and let them know that they are not alone.” Yong said international students face additional challenges when coming out in a different country and while dating because of different cultural values. “It might be harder for someone coming from a culture where family values are highly valued to say ‘I want to come out of the closet and forget what my parents may think of me,’” Yong said. “Versus in America, autonomy is more valued.” She said the screening process is very important when creating a safe group environment for each participant. “We are making sure students are respectful and understanding of the privacy of the other students, and be OK to protect other members’ confidentiality,” Yong said. The inconsistencies between their experiences in the U.S. and the cultures they grow up in can also make it more difficult for international students to identify with the rest of the LGBTQ community, she added. “Some researchers called it ‘living in a dual reality’ that, on one hand, ‘I am someone with different culture,’” Yong said.
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percent, according to the U.S Department of Labor. In addition to a low unemployment rate, around 20 percent of open positions in the U.S. job market prefer or require graduate-level education, according Burning Glass Technologies, a data analytics firm. But don’t let those number scare you. As an Ohio State student, you are in luck. According to U.S. News and World Report’s list of 2018’s best graduate schools, Ohio State has 11 graduate programs ranked in the top 10 and one ranked first nationally. Ohio State offers a total of 128 different graduate programs, several of which rank best in Ohio. JACK WESTERHEIDE | PHOTO EDITOR
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“On the other hand, ‘I feel more related to this progressive society where LGBTQ is more accepted, but my cultural background and my values can be very different from this society.’” In addition to English, CCS offers services in Mandarin, Hindi, Korean, Cantonese and Spanish. “To be able to communicate the struggles and emotions in English, which is their second language, may be very difficult,” Yong said. “To be able to process the emotions and then to express that in English may be other issues for them.” Creating a social support group for LGBTQ international students also is essential because they could also be experiencing intense loneliness and isolation while away from home, she said. “You don’t have your usual family support system; you don’t have your close friends with you. You are new to this country,” Yong said. “Where are you supposed to get help?” The meetings are held every Monday at Counseling and Consultation Service from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. in Younkin Success Center.
Studying with a partner can also help you each work on your different strengths and weaknesses. For Boyer, he needed extra help on the writing sections and his friend’s expertise in the subject helped him. In addition to studying with friends, Boyer also said he reached out to previous teachers and professors for help with relearning material. Don’t procrastinate or cram Everyone has been there when they swore they would start studying for a test way in advance but come the night before, they haven’t even looked at notes. The GRE is not the test to do this for. Boyer began studying for his GRE during the summer months, took the test in September, then applied in December. He also advises to plan ahead so you don’t put too much on your plate. “I got it out of the way. Having the summer months to study was beneficial for me, so if there is a semester where people aren’t that busy then to study during that time,” Boyer said. “But definitely give yourself plenty of time to study.” Procrastinating should be avoided because it leads to cram-
ming, which Morales said will not benefit you on testing day. Be prepared the morning of the test: last minute tips When the day arrives to finally take the GRE, there are a few last-minute things you can do to walk in feeling ready for the test. It is important to go over the GRE information bulletin on ETS’ website to ensure you bring the required items to the testing area and to review prohibited items. Both Boyer and Morales believe getting enough sleep is crucial to performing at your best and to feel awake enough to take the test. Morales also advises eating enough before the exam. After his personal experience of feeling too cold during the exam, Boyer recommends wearing layers to the exam. Boyer also recommends that students taking the GRE have an idea of their top three schools they would like to send their scores to because on testing day you can pick three schools to send your scores to for free.
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Columbus companies offer to pay for graduate school TERESA CARDENAS Lantern reporter cardenas.53@osu.edu Choosing where to go for graduate school can be hard. Additionally, deciding to continue school after receiving an undergraduate degree can be costly due to steeper graduate school prices. Some might have to wrestle with going to graduate school and spending an excess amount of money, rather than starting work immediately after getting a bachelor’s degree. The best of both worlds can happen in Columbus, where recent graduates can enter the workforce and still receive an education. In 16 of Columbus’s top 17 private employers, new employees can receive funding for their tuition while they continue to work at the company. These businesses include: Ohio Health, JPMorgan Chase, Nationwide Insurance, Honda, Kroger, Mount Carmel Health Systems, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Limited Brands, Huntington Bancshares, Cardinal Health, Walmart, AEP, Alliance Data, PNC Bank, Panera and Abercrombie & Fitch. Companies can receive a tax break for helping employees pay up to $5,250 for an employee’s school, according to the federal tax code. Employer programs generally include paying for only tuition and fees, but some com-
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Nationwide Insurance is just one of Columbus’ top private employers, where new employees can receive funding for their tuition while they continue to work at the company. panies promise to pay for extra costs, such as the cost of books or time off. Columbus’ size is appealing for businesses, as it is the largest city in Ohio, third in the Midwest and 14th in the nation, according to Columbus Business First. Having the business and political makeup of a state capital has drawn 20 Fortune 1000 companies and five Fortune 500 companies to Columbus. Two of Columbus’ most notable Fortune 500 companies are Nationwide Insurance and L
Brands. While Nationwide Insurance promises to cover 100 percent of tuition and 50 percent of books for undergraduate and graduate courses, L Brands’ website states that it reimburses some cost of graduate school for fulltime employees, though it did not cite specific figures. Eric Hargrove, director of public relations for Nationwide Insurance, said the company’s program is focused on providing employees learning opportunities while they remain employed. “[Our program] is designed to
help associates continue to grow personally, professionally and embrace a perspective of lifelong learning,” Hargrove said. Nationwide and L Brands come in at No. 69 and No. 234 in the Fortune 500 and are sixth and 12th in the top 25 largest Columbus employers, respectively. They also are two of the top hiring companies of the Fisher College of Business’ undergraduate business students. If recent Ohio State graduates decide to move directly into graduate school, there might be employment opportunities within the university, as well. The Ohio State Graduate School offers tuition stipends to lower the cost of graduate school for programs that involve teaching, researching or assistant-teaching. Scott Herness, the graduate school’s interim dean, said these programs are competitive packages that incentivize students to take the jump into graduate school. “Graduate student funding, especially fellowships and graduate associateships, provide financial support for students,” Herness said. “They are also key ways of exposing students to the full range of activities — advanced practice, teaching, research, to name just a few — associated with careers that rely upon advanced training.” JOIN THE CONVERSATION
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The partnership has evolved over many years, Drake said. He has been in discussion with various Apple executives, such as CEO Tim Cook, who was seated next to Drake during President Donald Trump’s technology council meeting in June. “At Apple, we believe technology has the power to transform the classroom and empower students to learn in new and exciting ways,” Cook said in a press release. “The unique program will give students access to the incredible learning tools on iPad, as well as Apple’s new coding curriculum that teaches critical skills for jobs in some of the country’s fastest-growing sectors.” Drake said the two discussed plans in June, but the details of the partnership were just recently set in stone. “The work is beginning as we speak. The procurement and distribution, the working with the faculty, all those things will be rolled out so we can start with the program by next summer,” Drake said. “This is an incredibly innovative company with an incredibly broad platform with capabilities that we think can help us a lot, so we think that this is going to be a good partnership,” Drake said. “A close collaboration with truly one of the most innovative companies in the world is something that we see as an advantage.”
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A dark green silk and lace cocktail dress with long sleeves featured in the “Dior in Ohio: 1947-1997.” exhibition. EMILY REAL Lantern reporter real.6@osu.edu Columbus alternative rock group, The Cordial Sins, is beginning to find its stride with its latest EP, “Only Human,” which is set to be released on Oct. 21. The creative forces behind “Only Human” are front woman Liz Fisher and lead guitarist Corey Dickerson. Dickerson said the band’s small size played a huge part in solidifying the its sound for its new EP. “Getting five or six people to agree on [a trajectory] is so freaking hard,” Dickerson said. “We know what we want to sound like, I think we know how we want to progress and it’s just easier to find people and be like, ‘Hey, we
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have these songs, do you want to help us write these bass parts and drum parts?’” Fisher and Dickerson had mutual friends in high school in Delaware, Ohio, but didn’t officially meet until college. At Ohio State, Fisher and Dickerson started working together after Dickerson began a musical project that needed strings, and Liz was a classically trained violinist studying violin performance. The duo’s new sound can be compared to groups like the Cranberries or Wolf Alice, with their new EP taking on simpler alternative-pop songs. Fisher and Dickerson said they took aspects of the band’s first EP that they liked, and translating that into a new set of songs. However, finding balance was a
big challenge for the duo. “We really tried not to overcomplicate things,” Dickerson said. “It [was] still hard to write because, I think simplicity is the key to great pop songs no matter what the genre is, but you have to keep the listener engaged.”
“We’re just kind of living on a dream.” Liz Fisher The Cordial Sins front woman
forth from Columbus and Athens to record the album. This time, they worked at local recording studio Relay Recordings and collaborated closely with engineer Jon Fintel, who even plays on the new EP. “I felt myself being much more particular about things this time around … and we were much more hands-on in the mixing process [and] even a little bit in the mastering process,” Fisher said. “Really every step of the way we tried to interject our own vision, which was good.” Following the release of “Only Human,” The Cordial Sins will be doing a Midwest tour, playing shows in cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, Toledo and Newark, Ohio. At the moment, both Fisher and Dickerson are working dayjobs on top of playing, writing, marketing and networking for The Cordial Sins. Fisher said the eventual goal is to make The Cordial Sins not only their main source of creative focus, but of their time and energy as well. “We’re just kind of living on a dream,” she said. “I kind of like that … it’s stressful, but I would rather invest my time and energy and money in doing this rather than something that I just can’t stand.” The Cordial Sins will celebrate the release of the “Only Human” with a show at Ace of Cups on Oct. 21 with openers Cherry Chrome Playing to Vapors. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door.
Mac and Cheese festival rings in 2nd year
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Loaded Ohio Mac and cheese with house-smoked bacon, ohio cheddar, pickled jalapeño, garliccheddar crumbs, graze glaze, local herbs. EMMA STEELE Senior Lantern reporter steele.849@osu.edu
As if eating copious amounts of mac and cheese isn’t a dream come true in itself, this Friday the 2017 Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival gives people the opportunity to pig out and support cancer research. A year after the inaugural event, the festival will return this Friday at 4 p.m. in the Easton Town Square. A product of the Ohio State’s James Cancer Hospital’s young professional group NextGen,
The recording process was also a lot smoother the second time around, Fisher and Dickerson said. With their first album, they worked with a producer in Athens, Ohio, and drove back and
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Judah and The Lion, 7 p.m. at Newport Music Hall, 1522 N. High St. The alternative band from Nashville will perform with The Academic and Tyson Motsenbocker. Tickets are $22 plus fees via Ticketmaster.
Columbus Italian Festival, 5 p.m. at 720 Hamlet St. The annual, three-day festival celebrates Italian culture with games, activities, music and food all weekend-long. Admission is $5 at the door.
Made Local Marketplace, 9 a.m. at Bridgewater Banquet Center, 10561 Sawmill Parkway in Powell, Ohio. Shop local from more than 120 local Ohio makers for one day only.
Blinded Me with Science, 6:45 p.m. at Wild Goose Creative, 2491 Summit St. Attendees are invited to share their science-related stories with storyteller Susan Gershman. Admission is $5 at the door and BYOB.
Mac and Cheese Festival, 4 p.m. at Easton Town Center. The festival brings together a selection of the best mac and cheese in Columbus. Tickets are $10 via Eventbrite and benefit the adolescent and young adult cancer program at the James Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Barley’s, Beats and Blade Runner, 2 p.m. at Studio 35, 3055 Indianola Ave. Enjoy craft beer samples, live music and a screening of “Blade Runner 2049.” Tickets are $30 plus fees via Brown Paper Tickets. The event is 21+.
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Peddler’s Picnic, 10 a.m. at the North Market, 59 Spruce St. The marketplace showcases local handmade and vintage items, fine art, jewelry and more every Sunday through the end of October. Admission is free.
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Ohio State celebrates 70 years of Dior Reserve Historical Society and the Cincinnati Art Museum. Strege said she noticed a trend of notable Ohio icons who had donated their vintage Dior over the years and saw the opportunity to make a connection. “I thought, ‘Huh, there’s a pattern of well-known Ohio women who bought Dior and then donated it to these local museums,’” Strege said. “The thought occurred that we could really make this an Ohio-focused exhibit about Dior. It illustrates how fashion connected women in Ohio.”
The exhibit at the Snowden Gallery in Campbell Hall will feature a display of vintage Dior pieces, including ball gowns, daywear and suits worn by Ohio women –– especially the earthtoned blazer and mid-length skirt combo made famous by women in wartime. In honor of the anniversary, curator Gayle Strege decided to honor the fashion house with an Ohio spin. “All of the 51 garments on dis-
play were either worn by an Ohio woman or hail from an Ohio institution,” Strege said. “And at least half of them are from our collection.” With the upstairs highlighting evening gowns and daytime dress and the downstairs showing pantsuits from five different decades,“we can physically see how fashion cycles through time,” Strege said, and the stylistic changes in aesthetic from generation to generation. The gallery also features accessories such as shoes, scarves and hats. The idea formed when the original House of Dior in Paris contacted Strege two years ago and asked her to send photographs of the Dior pieces Ohio State had in its collection in anticipation for the upcoming anniversary, Strege said. Strege examined and photo-cataloged its Dior inventory, which sits at about “120 or so” pieces, Strege said. Realizing the extent of Ohio State’s supply, Strege said the request led her to the idea of showcasing Ohio State’s own artifacts as well as “significant designs from other institutions” such as Kent State, the Western
“We had 18 restaurants participate last year and increased that to 20 this year,” said Jamie Hudoba, assistant director of volunteer services at the James. This year’s vendors include places like Sweet Carrot, World of Beer, Brio Tuscan Grille and McCormick & Schmick’s, as well as other nontraditional restaurants. “We’ll also have restaurants like the American Girl Doll Bistro and L Brands’ kitchen,” Hudoba said. “So it’s cool because it’s stuff you don’t normally get access to.” And while the restaurants are required to serve mac and cheese, they have as much creative liberty with their dishes as they want. “A lot of [vendors] put a fun take on it,” Hudoba said. “We had one that put brisket on top, one that added shrimp and even a few that named their mac and cheese.” In addition to adding more restaurants, NextGen is also encouraging vendors to bring more cheesy goodness because once
you buy a ticket, there’s no limit on how much you’re allowed to eat. “Last year we provided twoounce serving cups to vendors and a lot ran out early — some even within the first hour,” Hudoba said. “Some groups [of patrons] even went to every single booth — that’s 36-ounces of mac and cheese!” For those looking for anything besides mac and cheese, you won’t find it at the festival. “We aren’t selling vegan or gluten-free or other food options,” Hudoba said. “(It’s) just mac and cheese.” Another thing you won’t find at the festival is cancer-related information. While the James will have a tent at the festival and Be The Match, a national bone marrow donation registry, will be on site, Hudoba said the focus of the night is on the food. “We wanted to make it like you’re aware that you’re there to support cancer, but we don’t want it to be sad,” Hudoba said. “Even
if it’s the main reason for being there, we don’t want to push it in your face.” And for Barkan, raising money for treating cancer in young adults in an uplifting environment was his goal from the start. “Really the whole idea for me was to come up with a fun way to engage people,” Barkan said.
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A dark green silk and lace cocktail dress with long sleeves featured in the “Dior in Ohio: 1947-1997” exhibition. SYDNEY RIDDLE Lantern reporter riddle.136@osu.edu When historians termed World War II a “total war,” no one would have thought the phrase applied to fashion –– except Christian Dior. The Ohio State Historic Costume and Textile Collection is celebrating the 70th anniversary of Dior’s World War II “New Look” in its latest exhibition, “Dior in Ohio: 1947-1997.” MACARONI FROM 5
which works to empower, educate and engage young professionals in the fight against adolescent and young adult cancers. “I came across the idea about five years ago in Aspen, Colorado,” said Josh Barkan, NextGen’s chair who headed the original event. “I love mac and cheese [so] I came back to Columbus and told everyone that would listen to me about it and that we had to do something similar for the James.” Barkan’s idea was met with an overwhelming amount of support from NextGen, the James and the greater Columbus area. “Fortunately when we rolled out the idea last year, the entire central Ohio community bought in,” Barkan said. “We had close to 60,000 people on our Facebook event and sold out [of tickets] with over 2,000 attendees, all while walking away with $65,000.” The festival worked so well in its inaugural year that most things will remain the same — while adding more mac and cheese.
“When else will they get the chance to get to see a large collection of Dior masterpieces?” Lynn Overmier Student Volunteer
Notable Ohio women among the donors are Elizabeth Parke Firestone, actress Dorothy Peters and her daughter Mary Peters Bolton, as well as actress Marilyn Maxwell, Strege said. Most notable is Firestone, Strege said, as about one-fifth of the collection comes from her
donations. Firestone is the daughter-in-law of Harvey Firestone, the founder of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. Student volunteer Lynn Overmier, a fourth-year in fashion and retail studies, described the exhibition as a history lesson and an art show. Everything is strategically picked to reflect what was happening in history during the time the pieces were in style, Overmier said. “The gallery is wonderful because it allows students and, really, anyone in the area an up-close view of an iconic Haute-Couture designer,” Overmier said. “It also creates this sort of time capsule that transports you to ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s Ohio the second you enter the space.” Overmier said students and faculty should see the exhibit because it is unlikely they’ll experience something similar in the future. “When else will they get the chance to get to see a large collection of Dior masterpieces? I am a fashion major and we learn about some famous designers and to be able to see their work up close is a true treat,” Overmier said. “Cancer affects everyone and people should know that they can make a [difference] in people’s lives by giving as little as $20.” Tickets can still be purchased online at the James’ website. Food and water are included with the purchase of a ticket.
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Holtmann making difficult nonconference schedule priority JACOB MYERS Managing Editor for Content myers.1669@osu.edu Ohio State men’s basketball head coach Chris Holtmann promised during his opening press conference in June that a “really challenging” nonconference schedule was a priority. Tuesday, his influence on the Buckeyes’ future schedules was first seen with the scheduling of a season-opening home-andhome with highly regarded program Cincinnati in 2018 and 2019. That’s just the first example of what he and the coaching staff intend to do with future nonconference slates, Holtmann said Wednesday. “Our schedule is tied into some future series,” Holtmann said. “I would like to play in some of these events that happen, some of these tournaments. Whether it’s Maui, Battle for Atlantis, whatever, I would like to do that.” In the past few seasons with former head coach Thad Matta, Ohio State had one or two games scheduled nonconference
against ranked teams per year. At Butler under Holtmann, the Bulldogs were often in early-season tournaments and played in the Crossroads Classic with a game against either Indiana, Purdue or Notre Dame in Indianapolis. In 2016-17, Ohio State had the 290th most difficult nonconference schedule while Butler ranked 40th, according to Ken Pomeroy’s advanced statistical ratings. Holtmann’s Bulldogs played in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off in 2015 and the Las Vegas Invitational in 2016 against high-major teams Miami (Fla.), Vanderbilt and Arizona, all of which made the NCAA Tournament last season. Calls for a tougher nonconference schedule have been prominent from the Ohio State fan base, especially for games against quality in-state programs Cincinnati, Xavier and Dayton. Holtmann said at first he wasn’t aware of the hankering from fans to see those games scheduled. The first scheduled series with Cincinnati since 1919 and 1920 is a step in that direction. “I don’t know if I really understood that
until I had spent maybe a few weeks, a couple months, here,” he said. “This game met all the requirements to be a really high-level game and the excitement [from fans] was certainly a big part of that.” As much as Holtmann wants to be involved in nonconference destination tournament fields with top-ranked teams, he’s limited with Ohio State’s one-game obligation to the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, the CBS Sports Classic, the Big Ten-Big East agreement for the annual Gavitt Tipoff Games, and the possibility of the Big Ten expanding conference seasons from 18 to 20 games. “It’s a puzzle we’re trying to put together here based on what I would like to do and what is reality,” he said. Matta’s schedules don’t require a massive overhaul, Holtmann said, but there are changes he wants to make based on his philosophy. That philosophy could include packed schedules with several blueblood programs, including at least one or two marquee home games in November or December per season, before a demanding
Big Ten slate. “The argument that you don’t have to play [in-state teams] because you’re the state university, that doesn’t resonate with me as much because, again, the quality of the program and the energy around the game, and the fact that it could be a really good RPI game,” he said. “I think if you can do that, your fans, it’ll excite your fan base.” The Buckeyes are reportedly scheduled to play Xavier in a closed-door scrimmage this month, which Holtmann said was originally scheduled by Matta. Holtmann has a relationship with Xavier coach Chris Mack and said he would be open to scheduling the Musketeers if the two do not meet in the Gavitt Tipoff Games. “We get a dose of reality and honesty in those settings,” Holtmann said. “And why not do it against a high-caliber team?”
two opponents (Army and UNLV) that almost exclusively run the football, leading the Buckeyes to have faced the 25th-most rushing attempts. Ohio State has been more than efficient at breaking through the opposition’s offensive line as the team averages the second-most tackles for loss per game and rank 43rd with 2.4 sacks per game. On the flip side, Maryland’s offensive line has allowed 5.75 tackles for loss per game, 61st in the nation, and has allowed an average of two sacks per game, 66th in the nation.
Ohio State will miss both starting defensive tackles Dre’Mont Jones (leg injury) and Michael Hill (indefinite suspension) for this game, but the Buckeyes benefit from their depth at defensive line and feel confident in running out defensive end Jalyn Holmes and defensive tackle Tracy Sprinkle as starters on the interior of their line. With question marks still surrounding Maryland’s passing game and an offensive line that could be overmatched by Ohio State’s defensive line, the Terrapins might have a tough time producing enough of-
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Instead, the Terrapins will lean on running back Ty Johnson. The junior is tied for 35th in the nation with 411 rushing yards, and his 8.93 rushing yards per carry represent the fourth-highest average among FBS players with at least 30 carries. The biggest concern for Maryland — as is often the biggest concern for any team facing the Buckeyes — will be how to counter the Ohio State defensive line. Though the Buckeyes rank only 56th in the nation in rushing yards allowed, the numbers are somewhat skewed as Ohio State has faced
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Ohio State looks to keep rolling vs. Maryland EDWARD SUTELAN Assistant Sports Editor sutelan.1@osu.edu The No. 10 Ohio State football team (4-1, 2-0 Big Ten) returns home to host Maryland (3-1, 1-0) Saturday at 4 p.m. with some newfound momentum, having throttled Rutgers 56-0 last week. The Buckeyes have averaged 49.3 points per game in three wins since its 31-16 loss to Oklahoma in Week 2. Here is what to expect in the matchup between the Buckeyes and Terrapins. Ohio State offense vs. Maryland defense The Terrapins have had a successful start to their season, but it has not been because of their defense. The unit, tied for 91st in fewest points allowed, has surrendered an average of 30 points per game, and has only allowed fewer than 24 points once this season, in a 63-17 beatdown of Towson in its home opener. Maryland has been especially porous when it comes to its pass defense. The Terrapins have been picked apart through the air, having allowed an average of 248 passing yards per game, 37th-most among FBS teams. Though its defense has intercepted five passes, this still could be a mismatch for Maryland because Ohio State appears to have found its stride in the passing game. Maryland’s lone defensive bright spot has been its ability to slow the run. The team’s defense ranks 48th with only 131.8 rushing yards allowed per game and opponents average just 3.85 yards per carry against the Terrapins. Only six of the 16 offensive touchdowns opponents have
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The Buckeyes celebrate redshirt sophomore running back Mike Weber (25) after running in a touchdown in the first quarter against Rutgers on Sep. 30. Ohio State won 56-0.
scored against Maryland have come on the ground. The key to Maryland’s ability to limit the run has been linebacker Jermaine Carter Jr. The senior was named to both the preseason Bednarik and Butkus award watch lists after finishing seventh in the Big Ten with 8.5 tackles per game in 2016. Carter is leading his team in total tackles (29), tackles for loss (4.0) and sacks (2.5). Though his numbers don’t jump off the page when compared to others in college football,
Carter has been a steady presence for the Terrapin defense. An issue Maryland might run into Saturday is that after a 56-0 trouncing of Rutgers, Ohio State’s offense appears to be clicking. The Buckeyes’ offense now ranks as the 11th-best scoring offense in the country (42.6 points per game), receiving boosts from both its 241 rush yards per game (20th-best in the FBS) and its 323.8 passing yards per game (13th-best in the FBS).
The offense appears to have found its groove of late, leaning more on short passes and blocks downfield to create big plays rather than trying to force deep shots. It also is getting healthier as now running back Mike Weber is fully cleared and wide receiver Johnnie Dixon has played in backto-back games after missing the Buckeyes’ matchup against Army. With all of the team’s key offensive weapons back and facing a suspect Maryland defense, Ohio State’s offense could continue to build on its recent momentum and improve the rapport between quarterback J.T. Barrett and his receivers. Ohio State defense vs. Maryland offense Maryland’s offense comes limping into this game having already lost its top two quarterbacks — Tyrrell Pigrome and Kasim Hill — for the year with torn ACLs. Now turning to sophomore quarterback Max Bortenschlager, the Maryland offense has taken a drastic new look. Having Pigrome to enter the year, the Terrapins relied on a dual-threat quarterback system, as they have in years past. But Bortenschlager doesn’t have the running ability of Pigrome or Hill. Bortenschlager has filled in admirably, but he entered the year as the third-string quarterback for a reason. He has completed 60.7 percent of his passes (34-for-56) and has three touchdowns and two interceptions. Though he has looked passable in his two games, including a 31-24 win on the road against Minnesota, Bortenschlager will not be counted on as the catalyst for Maryland’s offense. STORY CONTINUES ON 7
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Puck drops Friday for Ohio State against Wisconsin WYATT CROSHER Lantern reporter crosher.1@osu.edu After the Ohio State men’s hockey team surprised the nation last year, the Buckeyes are coming out this season to prove their success was no fluke. Ohio State will get a chance to prove that early, with a season-opening series at No. 12 Wisconsin this weekend. The No. 19 Buckeyes are coming into this year after a season in which they finished 21-12-6, which was enough to earn the team’s seventh all-time NCAA tournament appearance and the first in eight years. In the tournament, the Buckeyes lost to eventual NCAA-runner-up Minnesota Duluth 3-2 in overtime in the first round. “We watched [the film] a couple of weeks ago in the locker room, and all those chances we had in overtime, I thought we were right there and hopefully we can get back to that point and make it further,” junior forward Mason Jobst said. Jobst is the most pivotal player returning to the Buckeyes this season, as he led the Big Ten in points last year with 55, and was named team captain. The Buckeyes lost their only exhibition game 7-4 to Ryerson. Ohio State roared out to a 4-1 lead midway through the second period, then proceeded to give up six unanswered goals, leading to the defeat. “[Ryerson] came in here and they were the better team no question,” head coach Steve Rohlik said. “It’s going to take hard
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Ohio State redhshirt junior goalie Sean Romeo during the exhibition game against Ryerson on Sep. 30. Ohio State lost 7-4. work, and how we prepare Monday through Thursday is when you win the game, not showing up on Friday.” Ohio State had less than a week to get back on track after the defeat as it opens its season with a pair of road games at Wisconsin, the team that eliminated the Buckeyes from the 2017 Big Ten tournament. Ohio State opens the season against the Badgers Friday at 8 p.m. and the two teams return to action the next day at 7 p.m. “It’s going to be exciting,” junior defenseman Sasha Larocque said. “Obviously they’re a great team and it’s going to be a
great test for us to see where we’re at at the start of the year.” The Buckeyes lost several All-Big Ten players from the previous season, including top goal-scorer Nick Schilkey, forward David Gust, defenseman Josh Healey and starting goalie Christian Frey. Now, the team will rely on their remaining talent, starting with two NHL draft picks — junior forward Dakota Joshua and sophomore forward Tanner Laczynski — who were fourth and fifth on the team in scoring, respectively. “I think I need to be more consistent,”
Laczynski said. “Night in, night out not taking any games off, really just work hard and try to be a leader out there.” The Buckeyes managed to remain consistent on the road all last year, with an impressive 13-2-3 record away from home, the best in the NCAA. The problem was their record at the Schottenstein Center, which was a much less glamorous 7-7-2. When asked about improving the home record, Rohlik said, “Well if you know that answer let me know. I just think it’s a mindset of coming out here and just, in that locker room knowing that we have to step on the ice and win games here at home, and I think that’s something our guys want to do.” Season Prediction The road to the NCAA tournament for the Buckeyes will be tough, but it’s not completely out of the question. The opening series against Wisconsin will answer more questions as to where exactly this team sits, and just how much of a threat it will be in the Big Ten. But if Ohio State gets stronger defensively, keeps its impressive power play and provides Jobst with added help from new faces, the Buckeyes could match last season’s success.
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