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thelantern After more than 450 tickets, CPD not done MICHAEL PERIATT Managing editor for content periatt.1@osu.edu The crackdown on jaywalking and bicycle violations along High Street is far from over. In fact it will continue “minimally for the next couple weeks,� according to a member of the Columbus Division Police. After issuing 241 tickets in the University District Sept. 7 and 8, Columbus Police followed up its increased enforcement the next weekend with 226 tickets in the same area. Students should expect the same level of focus for at least the next couple weeks, said Columbus Police Precinct 4 Commander Chris Bowling. “We’re just trying to get everyone’s attention,� Bowling said. But some students don’t think issuing fines and tickets is the right way to address the problem. “They’re giving out like $100 tickets and I think that’s a little bit excessive especially for college students who already pay a lot for their books and whatnot,� said Jessica Howard, a first-year in microbiology. When Bowling was working at Ohio State’s football game Saturday, he was approached by a number of students asking why he was trying to make students’ lives “miserable.� But Bowling said he’s just trying to keep everyone safe. “The objective is not to find a way to fine campus students,� Bowling said. “The objective is to hassle them through education.� Jaywalking tickets cost $50 plus fees from the county clerk’s office and typically cost the violator about $90. To give students another option, Bowling said

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A student crosses the street within a crosswalk on campus. The Columbus Division of Police has been cracking down on jaywalking and bicycling rules in the off-campus area, and plans to continue. Columbus Police and the prosecutor’s office have planned a class to educate people about proper safety. Violators would have the option to pay the full price of the ticket or attend the class and pay a reduced fee. Bowling wasn’t sure how close the program is to becoming active, but said he thinks “the proposal was put together already so it’s a simple case of dialing it up.� “It’s not that we’re trying to make anybody’s lives miserable,� Bowling said. “I just don’t want my officers to be the one to call someone and tell them

that their son or daughter is dead for something as minor as somebody who chose not to cross the street in the right manner.� Bowling said officers “sporadically� ticketed people for jaywalking and bicycle violations before the past two weekends, but his officers “were seeing a growing number of individuals stepping in front of traffic or bicycling improperly.� The majority of the tickets issued were along High Street between 12th and 15th avenues by a

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Reunion doesn’t rule out Tressel, Clarett PAT BRENNAN Sports editor brennan.164@osu.edu

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The guest list for the Ohio State’s 2002 national championship team reunion consists of three or four names, but it won’t stay that short for long. Mike Doss, a defensive captain of the 2002 Buckeyes, isn’t ruling out appearances from former OSU coach Jim Tressel or tailback Maurice Clarett. OSU’s 2002 national championship squad, which secured its place in Buckeyes football lore with a 31-24, double overtime win against Miami (Fla.) in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, will reconvene at Ohio Stadium for the Nov. 24 game against Michigan where it will be recognized by the university and conduct other celebratory activities on its own. Doss, the defensive MVP of the 2002 national championship game, told The Lantern Thursday that he has been planning the event on behalf of the entire team. Former quarterback Craig Krenzel, safety Donnie Nickey and cornerback Dustin Fox have been “in constant communication to make everything go.� Doss told The Lantern that he, Krenzel, Nickey and Fox might be the only four players committed to the event for now, but more members of the 2002 team are expected to join in the festivities. Tressel could be among the attendees too, Doss said.

“I don’t think it would be an issue with coach Tressel coming back and reuniting with his players of the past knowing that he was our coach,â€? Doss said. “Knowing what kind of impact he had on us. What kind of impact we had on him and his career, I don’t think that would feel uncomfortable for him at all because we love coach Tressel, we support him as OSU supports each and every one of us. “Right now you’ve got three or four guys ‌ Just the little bit of hints that we’ve reached out, that I think everyone would be committed and involved as much as they can.â€? OSU athletic director Gene Smith shared similar sentiments during a radio interview on WBNS-FM 97.1 about a possible return to Ohio Stadium for Tressel, saying it wouldn’t be awkward at all if Tressel came back. Tressel was forced to resign as OSU coach May 30 after it was discovered he was aware of players violations that occurred during the 2010 season, failed to report the violations and fielded ineligible players during the 2010 season, which was later vacated. Tressel did not immediately respond to The Lantern’s Thursday request for comment. Doss said he and his three teammates planning the event wouldn’t accept a celebration of their national championship that didn’t include Tressel, as well as Clarett.

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After a water main break forced Park-Stradley Hall, Baker Hall East and West and the Ohio Union to close Sunday, some students doubt the university’s ability to evacuate students. About 2,000 students were evacuated from their dorms and told to sleep in the RPAC, but the majority of students found somewhere else to spend the night. Miranda McClendon, a secondyear in city and regional planning and a Morrill Tower resident, said the way the university handled the evacuation worked, but that she had some concerns. “I guess nobody knew the real evacuation plan,� McClendon said. In response to these concerns,

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Students living in Park-Stradley Hall, and Baker Hall East and West evacuate their residence halls Sunday after a water main break. Dave Isaacs, communications and media relations manager of Student Life, said the evacuation information was released in the most efficient way. “Overall, this is a plan to evacuate each building in case of an emergency,� Isaacs said. “The staff

receives extensive training in all aspects of emergency procedures.� Isaacs said all residence hall staff, from the hall directors to the residence advisors, are trained in a range of emergency protocols, which is how hall staff know what to do in the case of an evacuation.

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“The priority in any situation is that the students and everyone involved are safe,� Isaacs said, explaining that what the hall staff learn in their training is to get students out of the dorms. Resident advisers communicate to the students by going from room to room spreading information. Isaacs said despite protocol for getting the students out, there is a simple form of communication that tells students to get out of the building more effectively than RAs ever could — the fire alarm. For those who were not in the building at the time of the evacuation, the university used email and text alerts to inform students, faculty and staff of the emergency, Isaacs said. However, some people said they felt like they fell through the cracks of information dissemination. Visit thelantern.com for the rest of the story.

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Saturday will mark the 4th consecutive noon kickoff of the season in the ‘Shoe. The Buckeyes are scheduled to host UAB.

For the fourth straight Saturday, Ohio State’s football team will kick off in the ‘Shoe at noon when they host the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The consecutive early game kickoff times are effecting students and local businesses around campus. Zach Wilson, a fourth-year in sport and leisure studies and director of football operations for Block “O,” said he has seen a trend of students showing up later each week to the games. “I believe that students are showing up later and later as the games go on because they are tired of waking up so early to tailgate, go to Skull Session, or come set up with us in Block ‘O,’” Wilson said. “The students are still showing up to the games and filling the Block, but the Block typically is not filled until after kickoff.” Wilson said the early kickoff times are also making students reevaluate

their weekend plans and rearrange their schedules. “I know personally, I try and go to bed earlier on Fridays because I have to be at the stadium by 8 a.m. for noon games,” Wilson said. “Students either have to forfeit sleep or tailgating on Saturday mornings, so it definitely plays a role in a student’s weekend behavior.” On the other hand, the early kickoff times are beneficial to some local businesses, including the Ugly Tuna Saloona in the South Campus Gateway, which opens at 6 a.m. for every home game. Liam Van Vorhis, manager of Ugly Tuna Saloona, said business has improved with the string of early games. “It’s actually been busier for us with the early games,” Van Vorhis said. “It’s been busier than previous years.” This is also the first year students have had the option to buy all-season ticket packages, since students are in school throughout the whole season. On

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OSU ranked No. 56 in best college list SHAY TROTTER Lantern reporter trotter.35@osu.edu After a drop in the ranking of best colleges, some Ohio State students and faculty said they don’t think the rankings influence prospective students much. OSU dropped one spot to No. 56 in “U.S. News & World Report’s” recently released list of the 2013 best colleges in the nation. Within the 281 national universities on “U.S. World & News Report’s” list, five Big Ten colleges were ranked higher than OSU. Northwestern University, The University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, Penn State, and University of Illinois were placed at No. 12, No. 29, No. 41, and a tie for No. 46, respectively. The three highest ranked universities on the national list were Harvard, Princeton and Yale.

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OSU is tied at No. 56 with Northeastern University in Boston. Dolan Evanovich, the vice president for strategic enrollment planning, said despite various shifts in OSU’s ranking in the past, application numbers have grown to more than 28,000 applications from 16,000 to 17,000 applications in previous years. “In any given year, your ranking could go up one or two spaces or down one or two space,” Evanovich said. “So in the big scheme of things, you just have to keep it in perspective.” The factors that measure academic quality for the rankings include peer assessment, retention and graduation of students, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, alumni giving and graduation rate performance, according to “U.S. News and World Report’s” website, The data for the list was gathered in winter 2011, spring 2012 and summer 2012. Visit thelantern.com for the rest of the story.

OSU ranked 6th among Big Ten schools OSU ranked 56th in ‘U.S. News & World Report’s’ list of the 2013 best colleges in the nation and 6th among the 12 Big Ten schools. OSU’s in- and out-of-state tuition and fees are cheaper than the higher-ranking Big Ten schools.

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AYAN SHEIKH Lantern reporter sheikh.51@osu.edu Ohio State has hired Gates Garrity-Rokous, former chief compliance officer for GE Capital America’s compliance program, as the university’s new chief of compliance Thursday. Geoff Chatas, senior vice president and chief financial officer at OSU, said in a university release Garrity-Rokous will work to “strengthen a culture that encourages ethical conduct and compliance with the laws and regulations applicable to the university and to monitor policy and program effectiveness.” OSU spokesman Jim Lynch said in an email Garrity-Rokous’ salary is $390,000. With more than 17 years of experience in the health care and financial services industries, Garrity-Rokous is set to begin Sept. 24. The program was created February of this year, following the 2011 “tattoo-gate” scandal, which led to the resignation of football coach Jim Tressel, the departure of former Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor and a list of NCAA sanctions which included a one-year bowl ban and vacated all wins in the 2010 season. The Lantern reported in June that the scandal cost the university about $8 million. When news of the scandal broke in December 2010, the university hired The Compliance Group, based in Lenexa, Kan., which “provides an array of quality and cost-effective compliance services to intercollegiate athletics departments and conference offices.” According to a June Lantern article, the total cost of hiring The Compliance Group was almost $300,000. The university Board of Trustees approved a plan in February to merge the athletic compliance office, and other areas of compliance, creating one university-wide system called the Office of

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Reunion from 1A Clarett ran for 1,237 yards and 16 touchdowns during the Buckeyes’ championship run. After the season, Clarett sued the NFL in an attempt to declare for the 2004 NFL Draft. Later, Clarett pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a concealed weapon and served threeand-a-half years in a Toledo prison. Doss said Tressel’s and Clarett’s transgressions are separate issues from the on-field accomplishments of the 2002 championship team. “Coach Tressel was a part of that team. He was the nucleus,� Doss said. “Maurice Clarrett — one of the best tailbacks to play at Ohio State for one season and a career. You know, he was a phenomenal player for us that year. We would not accept anything presented to the university if both of those guys weren’t included. “We all communicated to ourselves that anything that was going to be organized has to include each and every one that was involved. Period. If that was going to be an issue then we would have respectfully declined. But the university embraced coach Tressel and Maurice.� Clarett did not immediately respond to The

Jaywalk from 1A campus walking crew, officers who ride bikes during shifts. A campus walking crew consists of 10 to 12 officers and is “dedicated to campus issues,� Bowling said. Though High Street is the focus, Bowling said police are also monitoring Summit Street, Indianola Avenue and Lane Avenue. Bowling said Columbus Police does not have any more officers on the street than normal, they are just being stricter. The concentration on safety comes after at least seven accidents occurred within the first four weeks of OSU’s Fall Semester. On Sept. 7, OSU President E. Gordon Gee announced that he would be creating a task force to focus on the safety concerns and chose Javaune Adams-Gaston, vice president for Student Life, and Jay Kasey, senior vice president for Administration and Planning, to lead the group.

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the quarter system, the first few games had to be purchased separately form the student package. However, not all local businesses are thriving off the early games. Mad Mex is scheduled to open at 11 a.m. on gamedays, which doesn’t allow much time to do pregame business in the one-hour window before kickoff. Michelle Narog, manager of Mad Mex, said the restaurant gets most of its business after the games. “Sometimes there’s not really a whole lot of

Lantern’s Thursday request for comment but indicated he would attend the reunion on Twitter. From his account, @ReeseClarett13, Clarett said, “indeed my friend....,� in response to a question regarding whether he would attend the event. Clarett said in a later tweet: “me and Tress have been cool since before I went to prison. A lot of ppl don’t know that. I couldn’t do it (without) him.� Doss said the timing for a reunion is right for several reasons, but most of all because the 2002 championship is the university’s only one in the last 10 years, as well as for nearly 40 years prior to that. Aside from university recognition, Doss said he, Krenzel, Nickey and Fox are working on preparing a dinner reception and a tailgate prior to the noon kickoff against the Wolverines. There is also interest in returning to show support for the current team, as well as first-year coach Urban Meyer and his staff, Doss said. The Buckeyes’ opponent that day was a factor too. “It’s coach Meyer’s first Michigan game,� Doss said. “It’ll be an opportunity for a lot of support to be there for the coaching staff and it’s Michigan — that’s all you have to say.�

The group met for the first time Sept. 13 and broke down into three subcommittees focusing on solutions, pedestrian and recommendations for motor vehicles and cyclists. It will meet two more times before submitting a report to Gee, expected on Oct. 1. OSU Police has not been ticketing students and OSU Deputy Chief of Police Richard Morman said he’s seen an improvement in campus awareness. “I’ve noticed a lot of people are being more aware of their transportation,� Morman said. “I think I see less people kind of darting out in front of cars.� Some students agree. “(The ticketing) makes me pay attention more,� said Cesar Santamaria, a fourth-year in history. “I think people are starting to pay attention more. So I think it’s helping.� Others said they could easily avoid getting ticketed. “I just don’t jaywalk when they’re around,� said Lamaya Davis, a second-year in social work. “It’s a hard concept I guess ‘cause people are used to walking. If there’s no traffic why not go?�

business from that 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. range,� Narog said. “I think the 3:30 games work out the best because people can come in to hang out before the game, and also come back after the game.� Jeff Pejsa, a fourth-year in communication and Block “O� president, said the noon kickoff games have positive and negative effects on students. “It’s nice to have some consistency in my schedule and you can take a nice postgame nap before your enjoying your Saturday night,� Pejsa said. “A disadvantage is that we are at the stadium very, very early and the noise level always seems to be higher at night.�

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University Compliance and Integrity. The Board unanimously approved the plan, and spent months on an internal review, advising and research totaling more than $500,000 according to a June Lantern article. A press release stated that the program would be responsible “for streamlining the university policy-making process, administering a university-wide compliance training program and developing a compliance monitoring program.� Some students like Eric Humphreys, a third-year in logistics, said that while the money spent on the new hire seems like a lot, it will likely pay off in the long run. Humphreys noted that the football program brings in money for the university and that Garrity-Rokous’ new role could help establish better compliance for the program. “I really think that $390,000 really isn’t that big a deal when you have somebody that’s going to take care of that and oversee that and hopefully stop and prevent something like (Tattoo-gate) from happening again,� Humphreys said. “I think it’s a good thing for the school.� Others agreed but said the nearly $400,000 salary was a little steep. “I think if he can avoid Tattoo-gate kind of scenarios, then ideally he should pay for himself in no time,� said Craig Stieff, a third-year in anthropology and international relations. “But $400,000 a year, that’s a lot, but I

don’t know him and I don’t know exactly what he’s done so far.� Christopher Culley, senior vice president and general counsel at the university, said OSU is looking to create an effective compliance model that would serve as an example for other institutions. “With this hire and the creation of the new compliance office, the university is underscoring that at Ohio State, integrity is paramount in all that we do,� he said. Dan Hope contributed to this article.

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(Right) OSU sophomore receiver Devin Smith (15) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt senior receiver Jake Stoneburner during OSU’s 35-28 win against California Sept. 15. (Left) UAB redshirt junior quarterback Jonathan Perry (14) is hit by South Carolina defensive end Devin Taylor (98) during the Gamecocks’ 49-6 win on Sept. 15. PATRICK MAKS Asst. sports editor maks.1@osu.edu What’s the mindset of a 37-point favorite Ohio State football team? It might be a lot of things. For one, Saturday’s game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham could be a tune-up for the Buckeyes before they enter Big Ten play on Sept. 29 against No. 21 Michigan State in Spartan Stadium. It might be a chance for No. 16 OSU to showcase its attempt at remedying tackling woes shown throughout its first three games of the season. It could be an opportunity — score permitting — for the Buckeyes to rest some of its starters and give others the chance to gain experience they might not see otherwise this year. Regardless of the approach, first-year coach Urban Meyer and a handful of players said they aren’t making the mistake of looking past their opponent at hand. “We’re gonna play hard because we practiced real hard,” Meyer said Wednesday.

In what might have been a difficult week to command concentration for a team facing its fourth straight noon non-conference game against perceived inferior competition, Meyer said the Buckeyes haven’t wavered in their focus. It’s not a difficult demand, he said. “I think if we were playing great, it would be (a difficult week) because you would see a team overlooking a team,” Meyer said. And with winless UAB ranked 123rd out of 124 teams in scoring defense and 110th in scoring offense, the temptation to think about next week’s game against the Spartans rather than the one at hand might be challenging. Despite the Blazers’ two-way misery, though, Meyer thinks UAB could exploit weaknesses in the Buckeyes’ defense. “This is a very good team that has athletes all over the place,” Meyer said, “and they launch it down the field and we haven’t been stellar on pass coverage.” It’s why senior captain and defensive lineman John Simon isn’t concerned about a team-wide breakdown in effort.

There won’t be necessarily any speeches from Simon this time around. “I don’t think you have to tell them anything, we’ve had two close games — I mean, three tough games in a row,” he said. “So really (it’s) just making sure that we come into this game not taking anything for granted, they got a lot of skill position players, a great O-Line so, I mean, they’re a dual threat team on the run game and the pass game.” Cliché, but some Buckeyes said they’re just taking it one game at a time — even with the temptation to dwell on MSU. “Sometimes it’s a little trouble not looking forward to it cause it’s the Big Ten opener, it’s Michigan State and everything,” said sophomore linebacker Ryan Shazier. “I know they’re probably talking some type of junk or whatever. But we’re going to take it one week at a time, one game at a time, so we’re just taking care of UAB right now and getting ready for them and then we’ll get ready for Michigan State.” And getting ready for the Spartans might mean shoring up a defense that

gave up 160 yards and two touchdowns on just four carries by one running back. In last Saturday’s 35-28 win against California, Golden Bears running back Brendan Bigelow gashed the Buckeyes’ defense for totes of 81 and 59 yards — the former being the longest run ever given up inside the confines of Ohio Stadium. After three missed tackles precipitated Bigelow’s historic run, perhaps unsurprisingly, Meyer said he’s stressed the fundamental skill throughout the week. “It was a tough week for some people who have to learn how to tackle better,” he said. Part of it, Meyer said, was because of stress over other things. “We made such an emphasis because of lack of turnovers, and I heard it and I listened, ‘Strip the ball, strip the ball,’ and, you know, I think there’s an element before strip the ball and that’s put their butt on the ground,” he said.

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Urban Meyer: ‘We have to get to 4-0’

DAN HOPE Senior Lantern reporter hope.46@osu.edu

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers might have a tough road ahead in Ohio Stadium this weekend. The winless Blazers (0-2) will face No. 16 Ohio State (3-0) Saturday at Ohio Stadium in the first-ever meeting between the two programs. OSU opened its season with victories against Miami (Ohio), Central Florida and California, and coach Urban Meyer made the Buckeyes’ objective for Saturday’s game clear during his weekly press conference on Monday. “We have to get to 4-0,” Meyer said. “That has to happen.” If UAB is going to prevent the Buckeyes from doing that, the Blazers will need to reverse the result of a Saturday loss against South Carolina. The Blazers dropped that game 49-6 for their second defeat of the season. Even though the Blazers finished far behind on the final scoreboard, UAB freshman safety Jake Ganus said their game versus South Carolina gave them confidence for playing OSU. “Playing at South Carolina will definitely help us prepare for playing at a venue like Ohio State with the big crowd and atmosphere,” Ganus said during UAB’s weekly press conference on Monday. “I don’t think we will be quite as nervous running out of the tunnel in front of thousands of fans that are booing you when we have already been through it at South Carolina.” UAB ranks 86th in the NCAA in total yards of offense per game, 117th in rushing yards per game and 110th in points scored per game, but it has been better statistically as a passing offense. The Blazers rank 30th nationally in passing yards per game, and already have 11 offensive plays of 20 yards or more in only two games. Meyer expressed concern about his defense, which has given up 15 plays of 20 yards or more in three games, going up against a team who has been able to make big plays this season. “We’ve seen enough big plays for a season all in just three games. And this team is willing to launch it down the field, so that’s an issue,” Meyer said during Tuesday’s Big Ten teleconference. “This is as many deep balls as we’ll see in one game. They just throw it down the field a lot, they have very athletic receivers.” UAB’s defense has given up 88 points in two

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OSU coach Urban Meyer joins his players to sing ‘Carmen Ohio’ following the Buckeyes’ Sept. 15 game against California. OSU won, 35-28. games, which ranks them 123rd out of 124 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision in points allowed per game. Furthermore, the Blazers rank 108th nationally in defensive yards allowed per game, 86th nationally in passing yards allowed per game and 110th in rushing yards allowed per game. This week, the Blazers’ defense will have to go up against an OSU offense led by sophomore quarterback Braxton Miller, who ranks ninth nationally with 988 yards of total offense through three games this season. Numerous UAB defensive players discussed the challenge of playing against Miller during UAB’s press conference. “We know he is a great athlete,” said freshman defensive tackle Jontavius Morris. “He has great running and throwing ability. But with correct alignments, assignments and execution, we can get the job done.” Ganus agreed. “I think if we all do our part well and work together we can contain him, but he is an outstanding athlete who can run and throw the ball so we will

be looking to stop him any way possible,” Ganus said. Like the Buckeyes with Meyer, UAB also has a first-year head coach, Garrick McGee, who joined the Blazers after serving as an assistant coach at Arkansas from 2008-2011. While at Florida, Meyer faced McGee and praised the former Razorback coach during Tuesday’s teleconference. “He’s a classy guy,” Meyer said. “I think he’s one of the better coaches … we had some incredible battles when I was at Florida, so a lot of respect for him and I think he’s the right man for the job.” Meyer also explained his approach to Saturday’s contest during the teleconference. “We’re attacking this one,” Meyer said. “We understand there’s good athletes on that team. My objective for this game is to win and to have a clean game. Minimal penalties, no turnovers and block the right people and tackle.” Kickoff between OSU and UAB is set for noon Saturday at Ohio Stadium.

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Shazier credits laziness for the defense’s struggles tackling. “It’s human nature, some people get lazy or whatever but we can’t let this happen going into the Big Ten season and everything,� he said. “The thing about tackling is it’s a basic part of the game, everybody should know how to tackle and we (are) just being too lazy, not wrapping up, or really just haven’t been finishing through.� For Shazier, the contest against UAB is a chance to work on exactly that. “I’m really happy we have this game to get us ready for the season,� he said. But the sophomore doesn’t exactly expect the Blazers to roll over. “Coach Meyer was just telling us the other day like, don’t be surprised by the athletic ability of some of these guys because a lot of these guys are really good athletes,� he said. But for Meyer, that’s not an excuse. “We better be better,� he said. OSU is scheduled to kick off their last non-conference game of the season Saturday at noon in Ohio Stadium.

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OSU seniors middle blocker Mariah Booth (10), outside hitter Mari Hole (14), and setter Amanda Peterson (15) celebrate during an Aug. 25 game against Oregon. OSU lost, 3-2.

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OSU sophomore receiver Devin Smith (15) runs through a tackle attempt by Miami (Ohio) senior defensive back D.J. Brown during the Buckeyes’ Sept. 1 game against the RedHawks. OSU won, 56-10.

Andrew Holleran Photo editor holleran.9@osu.edu Devin Smith might be the best wide receiver Ohio State has. The sophomore playmaker has looked the part through the first three games of the season, catching 13 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns. He had a one-handed touchdown grab against Miami (Ohio) that will be played on highlight reels for years to come and the game-winning score against California last Saturday. The statistics and big plays might speak for themselves, but they don’t have to anymore. “(Tuesday) at practice, coach Meyer was talking to the team, and he told me that he feels I’m the best receiver in the unit,� Smith said, as he cracked in to a smile. Smith’s quarterback, sophomore Braxton Miller, said he agrees with Meyer. What separates Smith from his teammates, Miller said, is a little bit of everything. “First of all is his speed. He has great hands. I’d say his routes too, the way he gets open, he gets open really fast,� Miller said. Smith’s attributes have certainly been on display during OSU’s first three games this season. What has possibly stood out most, though, has been his ability to go up and pluck balls out of the air. That skill is what allowed Smith to make his one-handed catch against the RedHawks, and it is the cause for one of his two touchdowns last Saturday against the Golden Bears. The skill is not just something Smith possesses; it is something that is preached to all of the OSU wide receivers every day at practice by wide receivers coach Zach Smith, but the sophomore wide receiver probably does it best. “Whenever the ball is in the air, it’s yours. That’s our mentality with

this group,� Zach Smith said. “Every time the ball is thrown to us we have to go get it.� Devin Smith has had a few low moments so far this season too, including two dropped passes last Saturday against California. His hands are something he said he works on heavily. “My hands are pretty good. I work on them every single day. Those two drops in the game, it happens. You got to bounce back and my teammates did a great job keeping my head up,� Devin Smith said. While Devin Smith has received a good amount of praise recently from his coaches and teammates, the positive reinforcement has not always been there. Outside of a game-winning catch against Wisconsin, Devin Smith’s 2011 freshman season was fairly unmemorable. He had 14 catches, one more than this year’s total three games into the season, and 294 yards, a mark only 61 yards higher than his current output this season. Meyer said he was not extremely impressed with Devin Smith when he first arrived at OSU. “I did compliment him (Tuesday) because he’s a different guy. He was nothing like this in spring ball,� Meyer said. Devin Smith has come a long way since the spring, and even since the beginning of the season, according to Meyer. “He had a good week. He’s one of ... I just hate to say this because they turn backwards sometimes, but he’s really done a nice job. He’s a pleasant guy to be around,� Meyer said. The high praise given to Devin Smith by Meyer this week has made the sophomore wide receiver hungrier for more success. “Ever since (Tuesday), I’ve approached the game differently, now that (Meyer) feels I’m the best receiver on this team,� Devin Smith said. His approach to the game now centers on what he can do to help the team apart from just catching passes. “Just making sure I’m doing everything I can for this football team, no matter what it is — blocking, running routes, whatever it is I can do for this team,� Devin Smith said. Smith’s approach to the game is set to be on display Saturday against Alabama Birmingham. Kickoff is scheduled for noon at Ohio Stadium.

After playing in four tournaments in three different states, the No. 23 Ohio State women’s volleyball team will open the Big Ten season with a game against Iowa on Friday at St. John Arena. As the Buckeyes (9-3) prepare for Big Ten teams in Iowa and No. 3 Nebraska this weekend, some players are anxious and ready to start Big Ten play after a tough non-conference schedule. “(I’m) so excited. I mean we’ve had a really hard preseason, which probably will help us out with different styles of play and the atmosphere. Other than that I am really excited,� said freshman middle blocker Andrea Kacsits. Coach Geoff Carlston said he’s looking forward to the challenge of conference play and acknowledged that being back home is something he has missed. “I mean, it’s nice to be back home in front of our fans,� Carlston said. “It feels like it’s been a long time since we have been home or opened a game at home, so we’re excited to be back home, back in our own beds and in front of our own people. I think the players are as excited as I am, as it is a beginning of a new season.� Early into the season, OSU has played its fair share of top-ranked opponents, such as then No. 10-ranked Dayton, then No. 18-ranked Pepperdine, then No. 20-ranked Oregon and then No. 11-ranked Florida State. Even though OSU went 1-4 against ranked opponents, Carlston has no regrets about putting together a challenging schedule for his team. “We scheduled really hard, so to be 9-3 and ranked in the top 25, you know we feel pretty good about that,� Carlston said. “Looking back, I feel pretty good about scheduling tough because there’s teams in our conference that went 12-0 and I’m pretty sure they’re pretty confident, but it’s just a different animal when it comes to the Big Ten conference games.� Visit thelantern.com to read the rest of this story.

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TRIAD STAFFING hiring for HOSPITAL (Sitters) Reliable, professional and customer service. Flexible schedules. Medical screening, drug test and FBI fingerprinting required. Apply M-F 9am-1pm 2 ID’s at 1967 Morse Road.

ABSOLUTE CARE, a Developmental Disabilities (DD) support living agency, provides in home support to many individuals throughout Franklin County. We are currently accepting applications for part-time and full-time Direct Care Professionals and House Managers, in addition to a full time Office Support Professional and Day Hab Program Manager. We strive to bring to bring the highest quality of level of professional care to our clients in the industry. Please visit our website www.absolutecare.org for more information about our services and job requirements. To apply, please submit your resume to jobs@absolutecare.org.

Help Wanted Restaurant/ Food Service MOZART’S BAKERY AND VIENNA ICE CAFE - Looking for parttime/full-time reliable counter help, server help, kitchen help. High Street location, a mile north of campus. Email resume to info@mozartscafe.com NOW HIRING experienced servers, hosts, cooks, and dishwashers at Bravo Crosswoods. Day and weekend availability is required. Please apply in person at 7470 Vantage Dr. Columbus.

ZOOLOGY OR BIOLOGY MAJORS Looking for members of team to write and critique basic scientific information about mammals, ecosystems and aquatic INTERESTED IN being a part systems. Flexible hours, work of the next big thing in social from home, and excellent pay. media? We are currently look- Please call 877-Hoys-Toys. ing for students with a background in Computer Programming.

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NOW HIRING High Volume Restaurant Staff for our Columbus, OH location! OPENING NOVEMBER 2012! Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is an exciting new concept which won the 2010 Hot Concept Award from Nation’s Restaurant News. We are currently looking for outstanding restaurant staff for our Columbus, OH location. Our location at Easton Town Center includes a 300-seat, high volume, modern casual restaurant, full service bar, and Napa-style tasting room and retail center. We are looking for outstanding team members for all positions including: - Line Cook - Dishwasher - Prep Cook - House Worker - Server - Bartender - Host - Tasting Room Attendant Ideal candidates will have: - 1 year high volume experience - Dedication to superior service and quality - Enjoy working with a team To Apply: https://my.peoplematter.at/coopershawk/Hire/Application

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ENTRY LEVEL POSITIONS Great for Students FT/PT Sales & Marketing DEPT OF Pathology, Tissue Openings Archive Service - Doan Hall 354 $400-$800+/paid weekly No. Exp. Necessary Student Research Assistant CALL 614-889-7367 Pulls archival diagnostic specimens from an extensive collection of specimens located both THIS COLLEGE dropout just within the OSU Medical Center EXPOSED the biggest OPEN and an off-site location (75% of secret today that’s banking time). Labels drawers within people money in as little as 24 the specimen filing system at hours! off-site locations (10% of time). Delivers material from offices This is literally as simple as: within Pathology and OSU Ma- 1. Complete your details terial Center. This position re- setup. quires extreme attention to de- 2. Copy the content from Temtail and the ability to lift (5 plates page. pounds) and bend repetitvely 3. Paste it into the Traffic to access specimens. Requires source. valid drivers license. Get250PerDay.com 10-15 hours/week (Friday work is required from 2:00 - 4:00 or 5:00 pm)

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$8.00/hour Include resume and three references to Cheryl Reeder; cheryl.reeder@osumc.edu.

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ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS OR RECENT GRADS: Inn-Town Homes & Aparments is currently interviewing for a temporary leasing consultant position, with full time hours, starting November. We are looking for students interested in Real Estate and/or Sales. The position offers a competitive starting pay, with opportunities for commissions based on performance. If interested in working in a fun, busy work environment please fill out an application on our website at www.inntownhomes.com or stop by our office at 2104 Tuller St. for more information. Serious inquires only and degrees preferred.

MS CONSULTANTS, inc. and award winning Engineering, Architecture, and Planning firm is built on a strong and talented team. A leading ENR rank 246 firm, we are seeking a COMPUTER PROGRAMMER - INTERN to join our Technology team in our Columbus, Ohio office. Primary responsibilities will include working with and configuring SharePoint and other webbased applications. Candidate should be familiar with HTML, SQL, LAMP, Windows 2000-7, Windows Server 200020008, and unix-based systems. Will also need experience in technical help desk operations, excellent communication and organizational skills. CAD experience is a plus. If you have the drive it takes to provide exceptional computer technology support, then inquire with us for excellent career growth opportunities and flexible work schedule. Apply online at www.msconsultants.com.

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For Sale Miscellaneous TENT SALE. OSU women’s tees $5. Women’s sweatpants and yoga pants $10.00. Children’s tees $5. Fri to Sun. Lane Avenue at the corner of High Street. Questions? Email us at buckeyelogowear@gmail.com.

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TENT SALE. OSU hats, tee shirts, sweat shirts and more. Hats $ 7. Short sleeved tees $7. Women’s and children’s tees $5. Fri to Sun. Lane Avenue at the corner of High Street. Questions? Email us DISCOVER at buckeyelogowear@gmail.- “101 Things You Didn’t Know com. About Columbus” ($9.95 at Amazon.com)

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Colorado-based, indie folk band Paper Bird is scheduled to perform Sept. 22 at Rumba Cafe, located at 2507 Summit St.

Band to bring ‘Joymaking’ to C-Bus stage Andrea Henderson Senior Lantern reporter henderson.578@osu.edu In hopes of spreading its wings beyond the Rockies, one Colorado band is set to land in Columbus. Indie folk band Paper Bird is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Rumba Cafe. The seven-member band formed in 2007 in hopes of connecting with and inspiring audiences, said guitarist Paul DeHaven. “We try to make music that moves people, music that comes from our hearts and opens our hearts to the audience,” DeHaven said. Paper Bird has become a household name throughout Colorado and is looking to receive more recognition from other states across the country. On this tour, the band has so far performed in Arkansas, Georgia, North Carolina and New York, among others, and has upcoming shows planned in Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota. Caleb Summeril, banjo player and guitarist, said the band’s music tends to be upbeat and happy, but the inspiration for its songs varies.

“I think a lot of it is just traveling around and making new music about people and experiences,” Summeril said. “It’s about hitting the road and following our dreams to play music.” DeHaven said he also thinks living in Colorado has been a big factor in the meaning behind many of Paper Bird’s songs. “(The) landscape is big. We’ve all lived in Colorado a long time,” DeHaven said. “Most of us grew up there so big, open skies and mountains have a lot to do with where we’re coming from.” DeHaven also said the band’s sound has changed since its formation, when it just relied on a guitar and a banjo. The addition of drums and a trombone added a jazzy, ragtime element to the music, he said. “The one thing that makes us unique is that we are constantly evolving, therefore the types of songs we are writing are constantly changing,” said Esme Collins, one of the band’s vocalists. “We’re not married to any type of style.” Every member contributes equally to the music and lyrics, DeHaven said, adding that this sets Paper Bird apart from others bands. “We’re pretty democratic in all (of) our decision making,” DeHaven said. “Typically,

bands have one person who writes the songs, but we’re all one unit. All seven of us.” Collins said joy and openness are common themes in the band’s live performances. She also said the best shows are the ones where the audience feels connected to the performers, whether there are five people in the audience or 2,000 people. “In the past, people have said we just play really happy music, like it’s an empty thing, but I think there’s a lot there because we’re hoping to create a joyful expression,” Collins said. “It feels like it’s a connection and everybody kind of opens up their heart a little bit.” The band, which also includes Mark Anderson (drums), Sarah Anderson (vocals, trumpet), Genevieve Patterson (vocals) and Macon Terry (bass), has released three albums — “Anything Nameless and Joymaking,” “When the River Took Flight” and “Carry On” — since its formation. It has a fourth in the works, which is slated for a February release. Tickets for the show are $10 for ages 21 and up and $12 for ages 18 and up, and can be purchased on the Rumba Cafe’s website or at the door. The Rumba Cafe is located at 2507 Summit St.

Rush adventures again into Columbus ‘Limelight’ Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson performs Thursday at Nationwide Arena. Check thelantern.com for a recap of the concert.

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Recently, the growth of home media and the Internet has rendered the idea of re-releasing classic movies almost entirely obsolete. What motivation does a viewer have to go out to the theater when he or she can just sit on the couch and watch the movie from the comforts of home? This just about killed the re-release of classic movies into theaters. However, recent history tells us there might be a place for this after all. It just requires some extra bells and whistles. In theory, the re-release should be nothing but a money-printing machine. A studio or distributor can reap all the rewards of releasing a film without spending another $100 million to make it. There are still costs for advertising and distribution, but that is nothing compared to the price tag that comes with making a whole new movie. The problem is that you still need people to go see them, and they aren’t going to unless they feel they’re going

to get a whole new experience. With the recent 3-D boom started by James Cameron’s “Avatar,” studios saw an opportunity. Throw some 3-D in there and maybe people would be willing to pay to see the formerly released film. And so far, they are indeed paying. Last weekend, Disney and Pixar re-released “Finding Nemo” in theaters after giving it the 3-D treatment. They were rewarded with a second-place finish at the weekend box office and about a $17 million gross. It’s not astronomical, but it’s more than worth it. Admittedly, “Finding Nemo” had a certain advantage because it is an animated family film, and a good one at that. Those two factors add up to box office success more often than not. “The Lion King 3D” was a huge hit in 2011, and other recent re-release examples include Cameron’s “Titanic” and George Lucas’ “Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace.” Other episodes of “Star Wars” are already slated for 3-D re-releases next year. All of these films have been successful to varying degrees, and they suggest that we may see this trend continue for quite some time. There are, however, some problems with this. And chief among them is the 3-D conversion. For most of these movies, the conversion is actively bad. “The Phantom Menace” in particular did virtually nothing to earn the 3-D surcharge. Family movies will probably continue to do well, but for re-releases like “Titanic” to succeed going forward, studios will need to put more effort into their product. Visit thelantern.com for the rest of this story.

Jack Hanna takes OSU into the wild Jack Hanna speaks to OSU students Thursday in the Ohio Union’s Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom. Check thelantern.com for a recap of the event.

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