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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Dear fellow Buckeyes,
It brings a smile to my face to know I get just to Ohio State, but to this year’s Lantern community. On behalf of our entire
Whether you’re an emerging or returning Buckeye, The Lantern may be fairly unfamiliar to you — let’s change that right away. For those of you who don’t know, we are Ohio State’s independent, student-run and award-winning news organization. Between our print, digital, photo, video and social media content, we aim to deliver our news across multiple mediums to en-
sure each and every one of you has enjoyable access to the news you so desperately need — and I mean desperately.
It has come to my attention in my past three years as a college student that as a demographic, we are not the best at keeping up with what’s going on in our world. A broad overgeneralization? Yes. But an important pattern we should all deliberately attempt to break? Also yes. That said, I urge you not to feel guilty this stereotype; I certainly fell short atucated on the ongoings of my state, country and world when I entered Ohio State. It is perfectly understandable that the chaos of adolescent life may interfere with one’s ability to al-
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But that’s where The Lantern comes in.
Because, whether you like it or not, you do need the news — my use of “desperately” was far from hyperbol-
us has an unwavering responsibility to our community to be informed, one that enables us to be competent and productive members of society.
And, because college life will likely continue to feel the best kind of chaotic, Themunal responsibility, one story or newsletter or Instagram post at a time. We are here for you, from now until the moment you decide to turn toward a professional publication; and though we’ll feel sad to lose your readership, our hearts will be
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warmed to know you’ve learned at least one lesson from us: the critical, constant, desperate importance of the news. of many times you peruse a Lantern newspaper. Let it be your entryway into our expansive coverage, ranging from campus crime to university accountability to new student organizations to local eateries and beyond. Let it represent the moment you decide to break the pattern.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Dear bright-eyed Buckeyes,
I am delighted to welcome you toplicated, exciting and, admittedly, stressful period of your lives — college. Ohio State is like a vast ocean you need to jump into to get used ahem, I mean students — walk this campus every day. So, lovely read-
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Academic Resource Guide
Student Advocacy Center: Helps students navigate and resolve issues at Ohio State inside and outside of the classroom. Students in need of assistance from the center can email advocacy@osu.edu or call 614-292-1111.
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Board of Trustees approves tuition increase
Tuition to increase 3% for in-state students, over 4% for out-of-state, beginning with
By Nora Igelnik Campus Editor
The university Board of Trustees recently approved a tuition increase for incoming students at its full-board public session May 16.
According to public meeting materials, undergraduate tuition for this academic year’s incoming Ohio resident students will increase by 3%, or $385, and will remain at that rate for four academic years. This year is the eighth consecutive year that the Board of Trustees has increased tuition. Ohio law limits tuition increases for in-state students to 3% or below.
Non-resident domestic students will see a tuition increase of 4.3%, or $1,657, while international students will have a tuition increase of 4%, or $1,657.
Tuition for Ohio resident graduate students will increase by 3%, or $404. Non-resident domestic and international graduate students will experience an increase of 3.7%, or $1,513.
Housing and dining costs will also increase by 3%, respectively. For undergraduate Ohio residents, the public meeting materials state Ohio
17 Big 10 universities. For non-resident undergraduates, Ohio State
Ohio residents are protected under the Ohio State Tuition Guarantee, which holds tuition, fees, housing and dinyears, according to the university registrar’s website. Non-residents, international students and graduate students do not receive this same guarantee.
The Ohio State Tuition Guarantee stems from a requirement under Ohio law that assures eligible students in the years for general and instructional fees. Of students enrolled for autumn 2024, 75% will not experience an increase in tuition over their four years at Ohio State, while 25% will see an increase between 3.1% and 4.3% based on their guarantee cohort and state of residency, according to public meeting materials. Students — including incoming -
ble for federal Pell Grants, which are typically awarded to those with ex-
2024-25 freshmen
be impacted by tuition increases.
Senior vice president of the Of-
dakis spoke at the Board of Trustees Finance and Investment Committee meeting May 16, at which he said the university has “seen the impact
Of students enrolled for autumn 2024, 75% will not experience an increase in tuition over their four years at Ohio State, while 25% will see an increase between 3.1% and 4.3% based on their guarantee cohort and state of residency, according to public meeting materials.
gone up by 39% between 2007 and 2022, though Ohio State has only increased tuition by 28%.
University President Ted Carter Jr. spoke on the tuition increase at the full-board public session, where he said tuition rising for incoming students by 3% “really shouldn’t be the headline.”
“This university, for the last eight years, has had a tuition rate guarantee,” Carter said. “The headline ought to be the fact that we’re not changing tuition for 75% of our undergraduate students.”
Carter went on to note how many Buckeyes leave Ohio State debt-free.
“More than half of our undergraduates, 58%, leave Ohio State with zero debt,” Carter said. “Compared to
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Dining at Ohio State: What’s the best bang for your Buck(ID)?
By Kate Shields Senior Lantern Reporter
This story was originally published July 12, 2023 and updated for the Buckeye Bound edition.
Imuch to look forward to — but within all the excitement, there may be anxiety about what to expect. One of the biggest on campus is not only where to eat, but how to best manage their dining plan. Students have three payment options when visiting on-campus dining facilities: visits, dining dollars
each method vary slightly based upon the meal plan a student selects — Traditions, Gray 10 or Scarlet 14 — but the general rules remain the same.
Swipes or “Visits”
Students can swipe into the three Traditions Dining Halls with their BuckID for both to-go and self-service options. Each swipe counts as one visit, and students can plan out their meals each week based on the amount their plan allows for. Traditions locations are in Scott House, Morrill Tower and Kennedy Commons. Each serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, closing for a few hours between each meal to set up for the next.
A single swipe is equivalent to $8 but decreases to $5 when used at campus convenience stores — also known as C-Stores. Many students opt to use any extra swipes they may have at the end of the week to acquire snacks, drinks or frozen meals since swipes reset on a week-to-week basis and do not roll over.
Students can also use swipes at numerous non-Traditions locations such as Sloopy’s Diner or the Union Market. Swipes at these locations still operate on a one-swipe per $8 basis. Every dining -
volve placing an order via the Grubhub app. Students can upload their BuckID as an online payment method in order to use swipes through the app.
Dining Dollars
Students looking for a place that accepts BuckID as a form of payment can look
placed on the door of any BuckID-friendly vendor.
dining locations including cafes and C-Stores. Though swipes expire at the end of each week, dining dollars roll over each semester/academic year and never expire. In other words, the dining dollars added to a student’s BuckID for
second year and beyond if not all spent.
A 35% discount is given to students when they opt to use dining dollars rather than swipes at on-campus cafes and markets, as well as a 10% discount at C-Stores. Students can also use them to enter any Traditions location if they run out of swipes.
There is a set amount of dining dollars added to a student’s BuckID when they purchase their meal plan — $150 for unlimited and $200 for both Gray 10 and Scarlet 14. Money, however, can be continuously added to a student’s dining dollar account as long as there is an active meal plan available. Many students use dining dollars in combination with a swipe if their meal costs more than $8 at any non-Traditions location. A meal will never exceed $8 or the equivalent of one swipe at Scott, Morrill or Kennedy Commons.
on campus, it can be helpful to keep in mind that dining dollars — and BuckID cash — will roll over year-to-year.
Once a student no longer has a meal
plan, adding dining dollars becomes more expensive than the $1-$1 ratio, according to the Dining Services’ website.
BuckID Cash
Having BuckID cash is similar to having a debit card, but the money is downloaded onto a student’s BuckID. The Gray 10 and Scarlet 14 dining plans automatically add $150, while the unlimited plan does not feature any initial BuckID cash. All on-campus locations accept BuckID cash as a form of payment, while only
store participates if their door or window features a small sign with a BuckID photo. Additional money can be added at any time and rolls over each semester and year, similar to dining dollars. New vendors are always being added to the BuckID family, making the number of restaurants that participate about 124, according to the BuckID Merchant Search. Popular options include Chipotle, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Adriatico’s Pizza.
Dining Plans
There are three dining plan options live on campus: Traditions, Gray 10
and Scarlet 14. The cheapest option is Traditions — also known as “Unlimited” — which costs $2,304 a semester the Dining Services’ website. It features unlimited access to Traditions loca-bility when it comes to other locations. The Traditions plan does not include the option to use a swipe exchange at any dining locations other than Traditions at Scott, Morrill or Kennedy Commons. In other words, if a student wanted to dine somewhere other than those three main dining halls, they must use their dining dollars. They can also use BuckID cash, but on the Traditions plan, none is initially added and must be added manually and separately from the dining plan.
The Gray 10 plan — which costs $2,360 per semester — and the Scarlet 14 plan — which costs $2,811 — are named after the number of swipes a student is al-
as they allow for swipes to be used at any on-campus dining location. Swipes per week reset every Saturday at 3 a.m. Students can make changes to their dining plan until the second Friday after classes start each semester. They can do so online or contact Student Life Housing and Residence Education at 614-292-8266.
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A guide to safety on and o campus
By Amani Bayo, Reilly Ackermann and Nora Igelnik Lantern Reporters
This story was originally published July 31, 2023 and updated for the Buckeye Bound edition.
As fall semester approaches, incoming students new to campus life and the surrounding Columbus community may be especially vulnerable to safety risks in the area. Here’s what to know about crime on campus and the resources available to help students proactively stay safe.
According to the university’s Board of Trustees’ on-campus major crime scorecard, there were 149 total crimes reported on campus between July 2023 and March 2024. There were 44% decrease from the year prior. Motorized vehicle theft is the highest contributor in on-campus crime reports due to the recent inclusion of e-scooters and e-bicycles, university spokesman Dan Hedman said in an email. Crime on campus is closely recorded in compliance with the Clery Act, which allows students to be fully aware of crime in the area through a public record. The act legally requires colleges and universities to report campus crime data.munity Crime Map in partnership with the Columbus Division of Police to track
Additionally, Ohio State sends out Buckeye Alerts to students and faculty, often via text message, when immediate action is needed to stay safe on campus. Buckeye Alerts are only is-
is moving toward campus boundaries. Areas east of North High Street
Students should take precautions such as traveling in groups and avoid leaving items unattended, Hedman said. He also recommends that students use their BuckID at main entrances to let only themselves in — not unknown individuals, which is also known as tailgating.
“We all have a role in creating and supporting a safe and welcoming campus,”
Sexual Violence Resource Guide
Hotlines
Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) Rape Helpline: 614267-7020
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
LSS Choices Domestic Violence Hotline: 614-224-4663
LGBT National Health Center Hotline: 888-843-4564
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Hedman said. “We ask students, faculty and windows at home and securing motor vehicles, traveling in groups and paying attention to their surroundings to enhance the safety of all Buckeyes.”
and
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fers free safety devices for students to use, including window and door alarms, batteries and a Birdie keychain alarm, which sounds, at least, a 100-decibel alarm that can be heard up to 225 feet away in case of emergency.
Chris Antjas, the engagement center’s operations manager, said students should be aware of potential safety threats and take advantage of free safety devices in order to take proper precautions. He added that security devices are just another resource to support student safety.
“It comes with a sense of relief that if something were to be precarious, they do have an avenue of defense with having one of those safety devices,” Antjas said. -
dow and door alarms, two smart plugs and one personal safety alarm for
Other resources include Lyft Ride -
counted rides on and around campus from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Rave Guardian, a GPS-tracking app that can be shared with friends and family.
Antjas said the center will continue to look into what would best
providing those resources for free.
“In terms of planning for future safety devices, we are completely listening to the students,” Antjas said. “Students say, ‘Hey we would like this as a resource’ — we’ll follow suit.”
Students are ultimately encouraged to be proactive in their safety by remaining aware of their surroundings, reporting suspicious behavior and checking social media for updates on what’s happening in the area, Antjas said.
Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO): 614-688-2518
Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR) Trauma Recovery Center: 614-293-7827, choose option 2
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Mount Carmel Crime & Trauma Assistance Program: 614-234-5900
LSS Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence: 614-2247200
Ohio Domestic Violence Network: 614-781-9651, odvn.org
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What is Convocation?
By Nora Igelnik Campus Editor
TOhio
State’s campus can attend a slew of Welcome Week events, only one serves as the universi-
Convocation welcomes new Buckeyes and marks the opening of the academic year, Jenny Osborn, associate director for First Year Experience intion, said in an email. At Ohio State, Convocation has historically served as a bookend to commencement. The President’s Convocation — as it when then-university President William Oxley Thompson delivered a welcome ad-sity archives. The event was not yet called Convocation at that point, however. By 1970, Convocation and Welcome Week had become a recognizable tradition. Convocation typically starts with an academic processional followed by a performance of the National Anthem, accompanied by the Ohio State Marching Band, Osborn said. Then, several speeches are delivered. “It varies from year to year, but there generally are remarks from various university leaders, including the president, the senior vice president for Stu-
dent Life, the president and CEO of the Alumni Association and the presidents of Undergraduate Student Government and the Council of Graduate Students,” Osborn said. “The program concludes with the singing of ‘Carmen Ohio’ with the Men’s Glee Club.”
“Carmen Ohio” is Ohio State’s alma mater and is the university’s oldest school song still in use, according to the Songs of Ohio State University website.
Osborn said it is important for freshmen to attend Convocation because it “is one of only two times the entire class is together.”
“The second time will be the bookend of your college experience at commencement,” Osborn said. “It’s a special time when the leaders of the university speak directly to the incoming class. I also think that there’s something pretty special about singing Carmen
Ohio State is an expansive community, and Convoca-
“I think that Convocation provides a sense of how big and how strong the community is that new students are joining with a focused welcome message to the university,” Osborn said. “In addition, other large-scale Welcome Week events like the Student Involvement Fair
dents with various components of the
university and broader community.”
The Student Involvement Fair, scheduled for Aug. 18, includes hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, camfor students to connect with or learn Student Life’s student activities website.
Buck-i-Frenzy, taking place Aug. 19, is a lifestyle festival featuring local and of their products, services, fashions,
of Student Life’s Buck-i-Frenzy website.
This year, Convocation will be held Aug. 19 in the Schottenstein Center, where university President Ted Carter Jr. will speak.
“We constantly are looking to see what makes sense as student and university needs change with this program,” Osborn said. “What remains the same is that Convocation welcomes our newest students into our extraordinary community of scholars at The Ohio State University.”
Black and African American Student Resource Guide
Black Student Association: Club supporting and uplifting Black students at Ohio State. Email ohiostatebsa@osu.edu to learn more.
National Pan-Hellenic Council: Governing body of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities by holding collective programming and uplifting Black voices. Visit nphcohiostate.com to learn more and apply, contact the council at org.osu.edu/nationalpan-helleniccouncil/
Frank W. Hale Black Cultural Center: Cultural center located at Hale Hall, providing education and a space that fosters community for Black students. Email ODIHBCC@osu.edu or call 614-292-0074 to learn more.
Black Arts Group: A group supporting Black artists and aiming to create a sense of community fostering the creation of more art. Email theblackartsgroup@gmail.com to learn more.
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Convocation will be held at the Schottenstein Center this year.
Religious Resource Guide
Undergraduate Religious Studies Club: Regular meetings Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., and frequent eld trips to connect with fellow students interested in religion in all diverse forms. Visit facebook.com/groups/URSCosu/ to learn more.
Ohio State Interfaith Council: Student organization encouraging spirituality of students while promoting interfaith cooperation. Visit u.osu.edu/interfaith to learn more.
e African American Voices Gospel Choir: Student organization focused on fostering a campus environment where students can come together to celebrate God’s existence through music and the arts. Email aavgc.osu@gmail.com to learn more.
Asian American InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: Student organization made to establish and advance Asian American student and faculty communities who follow Jesus as their savior. Visit https://www.instagram.com/osu_aaiv/?hl=en to learn more.
Ask a Muslim: Student organization that aims to eradicate misconceptions about Islam, show good examples of a Muslim’s demeanor and show the actions required of a Muslim by the Quran. Go to ask-a-muslim.com or email aamosu17@gmail.com to learn more.
Buckeye Bible Study: Student organization where students can express their views on life’s deeper questions while engaging other’s worldviews and thoughts in the context of friendship. Email Emmie Johnson at johnson.7895@osu.edu to learn more.
Cru at Ohio State: An interdenominational student Christian organization providing a spiritual environment for those that want to develop their relationship with God. Visit Cruohiostate.com to learn more.
H20 Students: Student organization seeking to help students become fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ in a liation with H20 church. Visit h2ocolumbus.org or email h2o-students-o cers@h2osu.org to learn more.
Ohio State University Hillel: Organization meant to enrich the lives of Jewish students by growing inclusive communities. Visit osuhillel. org or call 614-294-4797 to learn more.
Muslim Students’ Association: Student organization that aims to aid in the ful llment of the religious obligations of Muslims at OSU and to provide a home on campus to Muslims and those who seek it. Visit msaohiostate.org or email msa.ohiostate@gmail.com to learn more.
Schottenstein Chabad House at Ohio State: Hosts weekly Shabbat dinners, lectures on Jewish law, philosophy and ethics for Jewish students to learn more about their heritage. Call 614-294-3296 to learn more.
Young Life: Student organization looking to create a community of students following Jesus Christ. Email ohiostateyl@gmail.com to learn more.
Addiction Resource Guide
Columbus Public Health Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program: 614-645-6839
Provides prevention, intervention, outpatient treatment and group counseling programs.
e Recovery Village Columbus: 855-710-8324
O ers multilevel substance abuse treatment, including medical detox, residential rehabilitation, outpatients care and therapy.
Study vibes: Where to hit the books at Ohio State
By Madison Kinner Senior Lantern Reporter
This story was originally published July 31, 2022 and updated for the Buckeye Bound edition.
Ohio
State is chock-full of distinct spots for students to sit down and study, and with such a large campus, it can
Luckily, The Lantern has provided a list of locations that may check the right boxes.
North campus
Thompson Library (1858 Neil Ave.)
Located near the center of campus, Thompson Library features numerous study spaces that meet the needs of every student. With quiet areas such as the Grand Reading Room and private study rooms available to book, Thompson is perhaps the most popular place to study for Buckeyes across the board .
The Oval
Situated in the heart of campus, The Oval is one of Ohio State’s most
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iconic spots — and a great place to study. Students can string up a hammock on a Buckeye tree, sprawl out on a blanket, grab a spot on a bench or claim a table and chair along the perimeter of the grass.
Knowlton Hall (275 W. Wood-
Knowlton Hall has some standout study areas, including the Architecture
was selected by the American Institute of Architects and the American Library Association for a 2005 AIN/ ALA Building Award, which recognizby United States-licensed architects. Knowlton Hall also has green spaces, including the South Cutout Garden, the Bosque and the Roof Garden.
Ave.)
Curl Market is one of many on-campus dining locations, but it can also double as a great study spot. The market’s upstairs dining room is usually quiet
to-ceiling windows, it’s a great space for students who enjoy natural light.
18th Avenue Library (175 W. 18th Ave.)
The 18th Avenue Library is one of campus’ most bustling main libraries. In addition to the abundance of places to study, 18th Avenue Library boasts computers for public use on the hours Monday-Friday, making it an ideal spot for late-night study sessions.
South campus
Ohio Union (1739 N. High St.)
Simply put, the Ohio Union is a hub for student activity. From the Lower Level Lounge to the Stanley D. Gottsegen Study Lounge on the third is prime for student productivity. With its lively atmosphere, the Ohio Union is a great place for students who prefer to have some background noise as they study.
Fine Arts Library (1871 N. High St.)
The Fine Arts Library is located within the Wexner Center for the Arts, one of campus’ most vibrant and engaging
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buildings. Open to everyone, this library features over 150,000 volumes of arts-related materials from all over the world.
Browning Amphitheater (West 12th Ave.)
The Browning Amphitheater is an outdoor performance space, complete with a concrete stage and electric lighting. When the space isn’t being used for performances, students will crowd its steps to study up or simply hang out. The amphitheater is an especially beautiful place to study in the warmer months, as students get a view of Mirror Lake while they work..
Orton Hall (located on The Oval)
Orton Hall is home to the geology library and museum. Notably, the geology library is the oldest library on campus.
peace among artwork featuring people and places with a geological theme.
Mirror Lake
Oval, Mirror Lake is a student-favorite place to study during the warmer months. Once fed by a natural spring, the lake is a major part of Ohio State’s history. There are plenty of places for students to sit and ab-
ing nearby benches, chairs and tables.
West campus
The RPAC (337 Annie and John Glenn Ave.)
The RPAC — or Recreation and Physical Activity Center — is campus’ also contains several places to study. If students like to sprawl out as they work, they can use the RPAC’s readily available amphitheater stairs to do just that. To acquire more traditional work spots, students can check out the RPAC
Buckeye Grove
Buckeye Grove, located outside the Ohio Stadium near Morrill Tow-
can football players. If students want to study outside on West campus, this is one of the best places to do so.
The Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Library
For West campus students, the Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Library is a treasure hidden in plain sight. Located on the groundtion building, this library hosts numerous tables and several window seats where students can enjoy glimpses of the outside world as they study.
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“Grabbing
milkshakes at Mirror Lake Eatery with friends and sitting by the water. Mirror Lake is so beautiful, and it provided muchneeded respite during my rst year.”
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“Attending my rst Ohio State football game with my friends.”
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“I’ve often found it’s the little things I never expected to cherish so much that end up as the memories I look back most fondly on. All-nighters in the Taylor Tower study rooms, roommate movie nights and spring Spikeball matches are a few simple memories I’ll never forget.”
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A guide to on- and o -campus medical resources
By Reilly Ackermann Asst. Campus Editor
As the days of your parents making doctor appointments for you draw to a close, it can be daunting to navigate the healthcare system on your own. Luckily, there are plenty of
On Campus
Whether students are seeking relief from common college illnesses, a COVID-19 test or physical therapy services, Ohio State’s Student Health Ser-
e Wilce Student Health Center
— Student Life Student Health Services’ on-campus building, located at 1875 Millikin Road — o ers ve oors of health services to students, including primary care, physical therapy and gynecological services. It is an appointment-based facility, so students must make an appointment in order to be seen.
Dr. Sheila Westendorf, the medical director at Student Health Services, said the center can take care of most acute and chronic medical conditions. With the Wilce Center being in a central campus location, Westendorf said the center often becomes students’ “medical care home” due to the easy access to specialized care.
The Wilce Student Health Center on campus at 1875 Millikin Road.
Center is in our backyard, and so we have a lot of access to specialty care if our patients need it, because not every
smaller areas, don’t always have the access that we do here,” Westendorf said. Westendorf said beyond primary care, -
mental health care. Additionally, it offers vaccinations and travel care for students who are looking to study abroad.
“If in doubt, patients can always ask and call if we do something, and if we don’t do it, we can probably help them nd someone that does or refer them to someone that does,” Westendorf said.
The Wilce Center has language-translation services for those who need
it, including for Spanish, Arabic and Chinese. Westendorf said the cen-
most languages a patient may speak.
When it comes to payment, all students are required to have an active insurance plan when they are enrolled,
website. Even so, Westendorf said if someone did not have insurance, the Center would not turn them away.
“Generally speaking, we would still bill them, but we try to work with people on that part of it,” Westendorf said.
Westendorf recommends that students check their insurance coverage to make sure their treatment plan is covered.
“We encourage incoming students to check their insurance coverage because although we take many of the larger insurance payers, there is always a chance that someone is not covered and they think they are covered,” Westendorf said.
Students can make an appointment for the Wilce Center by calling 614-292-4321 or logging into their BuckMD account. The Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students looking for mental health services can also visit the Younkin Success Center — located at 1640 Neil Ave. — for counseling and consultation ser-
and family counseling services, as
Westendorf said anxiety is one of the top diagnoses given at the Wilce Center, and for students who may need a higher level of care, the Younkin Center can help provide it.
Students can make an appointment for the Younkin Center by visiting its website, where they can schedule phone screenings or in-person appointments. The Younkin Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center -
ment from Monday-Thursday 5-7 p.m.pus clinics and centers readily available to Ohio State students. CVS Pharmacy — located at 2610ic, which provides vaccines, physicals, treatment for illnesses and infections and more. Evaluations and treatments can range anywhere from around $99 to $500, according to its website. The MinuteClinic accepts most insurance plans and is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, and is open until 5:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
Students can make an appointment at the MinuteClinic by visiting its website or walking in. Out of the Closet Thrift Stores — lo -
same-day HIV testing and STI treatment to those who need it. Patients can walk in for HIV testing but must make an appointment for STI treatment, according to the Short North Arts District’s website. Out of the Clos-nership with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, a Los Angeles-based nontreatment, prevention and advocacy. Out of the Closet’s testing site is open from Monday- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for HIV testing, Monday-Thursday from 3 to 6:30 p.m. for STI testing and Monday and Thursday from 2:306:30 p.m. for same-day STI testing. Students can make an appointment by walking in or calling 614-291-2680.
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Voting and Politics Resource Guide
Involvement in local, state and federal elections is crucial for students in making sure their voice is heard. ere are several organizations and university programs that help students to make their mark on the world through voting education and political discourse.
OSUVotes: A nonpartisan, student-led movement aimed at registering, educating and encouraging other students to vote. Visit https://lead.osu.edu/community-engagement/osu-votes to learn more.
e Collegiate Council on World A airs: A student organization providing a community to engage in world a airs while learning about diplomacy, international politics and cultures
from around the world. Visit ccwaosu.org to learn more.
College Democrats: A student organization dedicated to promoting the ideals of the Democratic Party and encouraging others to be involved in the political process by informing and empowering them. Visit instagram.com/osudems or email ohiostatedemocrats@gmail.com to learn more.
College Republicans: A student organization dedicated to joining together to help elect Republican candidates, supporting the Republican agenda and becoming the future leaders of the conservative movement. Visit instagram.com/osucrs/?hl=en or email ohiostaterepublicans@gmail.com to learn more.
O-H-I-(g)O to the polls: How to register to vote on campus
By Reilly Ackermann Asst. Campus Editor
With election season just around the corner, new and returning students alike may be wondering how to cast their ballot come Nov. 5. All students who wish to vote in the 2024 general election in Ohio must be registered by Oct. 7, according to the Ohio Secretary of State’s website. Registering to vote in Columbus may seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to register, based on three different types of students — unreg-
years and students from out of state.
In-State Students
Ohio have two options at their disposal when it comes to registering to vote: in person or online.
There are two ways that a student can register in person. First, OSUVotes — a student-led movement to register, educate and encourage other students to vote, according to its website — provides in-person registration materials around the university’s campus, including during orientation.
Meagen Rinard, the assistant director of community and civic en-
Life, said OSUVotes provides students with all the information they need in order to register to vote correctly.
“We’re just really making sure that students have the information and tools they need to make the best choice
When registering at an OSUVotes table, a student or volunteer will walk students through the process of howrectly. After the form is complete, OSUVotes will send the form to the Franklin County Board of Elections.
“That’s really as simple as it is for in-state students,” Rinard said. Alternatively, if a student wants to register online, they can visit the Ohio Secretary of State’s website, which will provide them with a step-by-step guide on how to register. The only re-
OSUVotes holds a voter information event on The Oval in 2021. This year, Ohio is key for control of
quirement for registering online is that the student must provide an Ohio
card number, along with the last four digits of their social security number.
Students from Ohio counties other than Franklin can vote absentee if they do not wish to register or re-register with their campus address, though they can use their campus address to
a ballot sent to a voter by mail in advance when a voter cannot be present at their polling location on Election Day.
When requesting an absentee ballot, the ballot must be postmarked no later than the day before Election Day and received by the county board of elections no later than four days after the election, according to the Ohio Secretary of State’s website.
In-State, Registered Students
Students who have already registered at their previous Ohio address are not required to do much in order to update their registration to their campus address.
Students can visit the Ohio Secretary of State’s website, where — similarly to
registering online — they will be provided with a step-by-step guide on how to update their voting registration address. Again, students must provide an Ohio card number, along with the last four digits of their social security number.
A student can also use a paper form to update their address, provided on the Ohio Secretary of State’s website, which they can print and send to the Franklin County Board of Elections — located at 1700 Morse Road.
Out-of-State Students
Rinard said out-of-state students have a few choices to make when it comes to registering to vote.
For one, a student could register in their home state, and simply vote absentee when the time comes. Be sure to check individual state’s absentee deadlines by visiting the U.S. Vote Foundation’s website.
If a student wishes to register in Ohio without an Ohio driver’s license or state-issued ID, Rinard said students can complete and mail a paper registration form to the Franklin County Board
of Elections or visit an OSUVotes booth to complete a paper registration form.
However, students without an Ohio driver’s license or state-issued ID, passport or military ID can only vote absentee. They will be required to request an absentee ballot from the Franklin County Board of Elections.
Rinard said one of the biggest challenges students face when registering to vote is not understanding the process. Know-cation and what to bring with them are all challenges that can be faced by students.
“I think one of the biggest hurdles is just making sure students know what they need to know in order to be prepared and ready to vote,” Rinard said.
“With that, deadlines, and remembering the deadlines and learning the deadlines, especially if they might be coming from
OSUVotes does not have an in-per-tions or concerns they can visit its email OSUVotes at osuvotes@osu.edu.
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the U.S. Senate.
Mental Health Resource Guide
If you are struggling with your mental health, you are not alone. ere are many ways to get connected with mental health professionals both nationally and locally. Below is a list of resources including counseling, crisis text lines and addiction services.
National Suicide Prevention 24/7 Life-Line: 800-273-8255 or dial 988
Columbus Suicide 24/7 Hotline: 614-221-5445
e Trevor Project 24/7 LGBTQ Suicide Hotline: 866-488-7386
National Alliance on Mental Illness HelpLine: 800-950-6264
CCS Crisis Hotline (after-hour consultation): 614-292-5766 and choose option 2
National 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741-741
See your best. Do your best.
As an Ohio State student, you’ve got access to valuable deals on eye exams,
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text “4HOPE” to 741-741
e Trevor Project LGBTQ Suicide Prevention 24/7 Text Line: Text “START” to 678-678
Counseling and Consultation Services at Ohio State: ccs.osu.edu, 614-292-5766, sl-ccs@osu.edu
Phone Screening: A 10-to-15 minute conversation with a counselor to identify the best way to address your concerns, including individual counseling through Counseling and Consultation Services. Screening can be scheduled online.
Let’s Talk: An informal, drop-in consultation that consists of a 15to-20 minute phone session for students to speak one-on-one with counseling sta .
Group Counseling: Psychoeducation and skills group counseling; interpersonal group counseling; and identify-speci c group counseling.
Drop-In Workshops: Free drop-in workshops with topics ranging from food, exercise and sleep strategies for mental health to beating anxiety.
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Harding Hospital: 614-2939600. Provides behavioral health care, ranging from hospitalization to outpatient care.
Psychological Services Center, Ohio State Department of Psychology: 614-292-2345, psc@psy.ohio-state.edu. O ers free counseling and treatment for depression, anxiety, personality disorders and other mental health conditions.
Navigating dorm life: Tips about comfort, community and more
By Kate Shields, Nora Igelnik and Reilly Ackermann Lantern Reporters
This story was originally published July 31, 2023 and updated for the Buckeye Bound edition.
After the whirlwind of college applications and decisions settles down, incoming freshmen have another exciting prospect to look forward to: dorm life. Often labeled one of college’s most
titude of opportunities for campus involvement and personal growth. Saylor Priest, former vice president from November 2023 to May 2024 of the Residence Hall Advisory Council — or RHAC — provided a few tips and tricks to make the transition from home life to dorm life as seamless as possible.
The RHAC is an Ohio State program that governs all the residence halls on campus. Each year, residents elect an executive board that represents each residence hall in the RHAC’s senate. Within the senate, students can join committees and voice their opinions and concerns for the “betterment of the student residential experience,” according to the program’s website.
“The adjustment period between home and school can be very challenging, and it is important to have a good support system for your transition to on-campus
housing,” Priest said in an email. “I have very close relationships with my family and found the transition to be quite dif-
their own pace, and it is important to have a balance between going home and making a new home for yourself on campus.”
Priest said there are simple steps students can take to feel as comfortable as possible in their new space.
“I would make a point to knock
quick ‘Hello’ so that you have the opportunity to see friendly faces in your residential home and build connections with new friends,” Priest said. In addition to meeting new people, deciding what to pack can be a common concern for those liv-
According to Ohio State’s housing website, the following items are provid-
Ask e Lantern:
ed in all regular residence halls: beds, desk, desk chair, window covering, trash can/recycle bin, closet/wardrobe unit and a refrigerator/microwave unit.
Priest said it is important to not overcrowd dorm spaces with personal possessions. She also recommends avoiding the pressure to go “back-to-school” shopping.
kitchen appliances or tools and coffee makers are things that are not always necessary,” Priest said. “The front desk in your dorm has many -
periences at Ohio State are extremely impressive and well known nationally.”
Students searching for a sense of belonging within their residence hall can
which are small groups that exist to provide programming and support to students in campus dorms, Priest said.
“I cannot express how crucial joining my Community Council and Residence Halls Advisory Council was for my success as a student,” Priest said.
According to its web page, the advisory council puts on several events throughout the year, which provide opportunities for students to meet others and foster meaningful relationships. Some past events have included movie nights, mocktail mixers, goat yoga and glow mini golf.
“Through events and programming, I have met many lifelong friends, and it makes the large Ohio State campus feel smaller,” Priest said.
What is your advice for rst-year students?
“Go out of your comfort zone. It’ll usually pay o in the end.”
-Noah Weiskopf | Sports Editor
“Join clubs! Joining clubs and organizations is a great way to meet new people on campus.”
-Samantha Harden | Arts & Life Editor
“Don’t be afraid to explore o campus. Clintonville and German Village are two great destinations to get started!”
-Lucy Lawler | Managing Editor for Content
“Keep your dorm room clean! e rooms are small and feel even smaller if they’re messy.
-Jackson Hall | Social Media Editor
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many residence halls on Ohio State’s Columbus campus.
ARTS&LIFE
Meet the Sta
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Dear Lantern readers,
On behalf of The Lantern, I’d like to welcome you to — or back to — The Ohio State University.
Being a Buckeye and being a part of The Lantern have both meant a great deal to me in the three years I have been at Ohio State.
Decades ago, my grandfather, like me,
was an editor at The Lantern. When my father attended Ohio State years later, he too became a Lantern reporter and now, here I am, the third generation of the Harden family to write for this publication.
The Arts & Life desk’s goal is introducing you to the Columbus communitysic, dance, visual art, theater, literature,
There are always things to do and
Ohio State’s hidden gems, best BuckID-accepting restaurants and more!
people to meet on and around campus, and that is what The Lantern’s Arts & Life team is here to tell you all about.
In this hefty print edition, you can expect to see guides to this year’s Welcome Week events, campus’ hidden gems and the best Columbus food spots that accept BuckID. Plus, uncover
resources and notable alums — old and new. -
cally on the Arts & Life desk — we can’t wait to share more fun stories like these throughout the rest of the school year. Best wishes and good luck in this new year as a Buckeye!
Sincerely, Samantha Harden
Samantha Harden Arts & Life Editor
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Nick DeSantis Asst. Arts & Life Editor
2024-25 Welcome Week Events
By Samantha Harden Arts & Life Editor
As summer comes to an end, Buckeyes old and new will return to Ohio State’s Columbus campus for another academic year. As campus becomes busier, of events, concerts and festivals for eager Buckeyes. Here is a selection of Welcome Week events for new students’ viewing pleasure.
Aug. 16 — Silent Disco and Music Trivia at Newport Music Hall (1722 N. High St.)
The Silent Disco and Music Trivia Night at Newport Music Hall — located directly across from the Ohio Union — will be an evening of dancing, singing and, most of all, meeting new people.
The doors for the event open at 7 p.m., music trivia is set to begin at 7:15 p.m. and the silent disco is from 8-10 p.m. Admission is free for current Ohio State students with a valid BuckID. Pre-registration is not required.
Aug. 17 — Family Programming Welcome Back (337 Annie and John Glenn Ave.)
For any current Buckeye students with children, the Family Programming Welcome Back event — which will take place at the Tom W. Davis Gym at the Recreational and Physical Activity Center, also known as RPAC, Aug. 17 from 3-6 p.m. — is the place to be.
The event was created in a collaboration between Parent & Family Programming, the Ohio Union Activities Board — also known as OUAB — and the ACCESS Collaborative. It will include face painting, food trucks,
The Family Programming Welcome Back event is free to all students who bring a valid BuckID and their families. No pre-registration is required.
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Aug. 18 — Student Involvement Fair (Oval and South Oval)
Learn more about Ohio State’s 800plus student organizations and campus departments, along with some of the the Autumn Student Involvement Fair.
The free event will be held outside on both the Oval and the South Oval. It is recommended by the Student Involvement Fair’s website to bring a water bottle, sunscreen and an empty
Aug. 19 — Buck-i-Frenzy at
the RPAC
(337 Annie and John Glenn Ave.)
Buck-i-Frenzy — scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. at the RPAC — is an annual Wel-tunity for new and returning Ohio State students alike to interact with local and national companies by checking out their services, technologies, products and food. The Columbus Crew, Ikea, Uncrustables and Coca-Cola are just some of this year’s participating professional entities. Buck-i-Frenzy is free to all and does not require any ticket or pre-registration.
Aug. 19 — Campus Outreach
Freshman Meet-and-Greet (Gateway Green on North campus)
Campus Outreach will host an eventeyes. The event — which is free — will be held on the Gateway Green on north campus from 8-10 p.m. Aug. 19 and will include a free ice cream bar and giveaways.
Aug. 20-25 — Columbus Clippers vs. Indianapolis Indians at Huntington Park (330 Huntington Park Lane)
For six consecutive days, the Columbus Clippers will host daily baseball games against the Indianapolis Indians at Huntington Park. The minor league games will take place at 6:15 p.m. Aug. 20 and Aug. 22, 12:05 p.m. Aug. 21, 7:05 p.m. Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 and 1:05 p.m. Aug. 25. To purchase tickets, visit the Columbus Clippers’ website.
Aug. 21 — Buckeye Kicko
the Ohio Stadium (411 Woody Hayes Drive)
State Welcome Week tradi tion, full of speakers, cheers and songs. The program also features Ohio State’s famed marching band, some of its skills ahead of the upcoming football season. All the while, attendees have the chance to take
Pre-activities will begin around the Ohio Stadium at 4:30 p.m., the doors to the sta dium open at 5 p.m. and the event programs will run from 6-7 p.m.
Neither tickets nor pre-registra tion is required, but attendance for the event is limited to current Ohio State students with a valid BuckID.
Aug. 23 — Graduate and Professional Welcome Picnic (1739 N. High St.)
Located in the Ohio Union’s Arand Professional Welcome Picnic is free for all Ohio State graduate and professional students who bring a valid BuckID. Students are also permitted to bring one guest with them. Including food, music and a roller rink, this event will take place from 5-8 p.m.
Aug. 22 — Transfer Student Welcome (1739 N. High St.)
Located in the Performance Hall of the Ohio Union Aug. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Transfer Student Welcome is an opportunity for new transfer students to meet fellow Buckeyes, get free food and win some giveaways. The event,which is free to attend,will also feature statements from current transfer students who will provide information regarding some campus resources. Additionally, Brutus will make an appearance at the event at noon for photo opportunities.
Aug. 23 — Graduate and Pro -
fessional Student Involvement Fair (1739 N. High St.)
Learn more about the services, programs and opportunities for graduate and professional students at the sixth annual Graduate and Professional Student Involvement Fair in Performance Hall, lo -
The free open house event — which will be open from 4-7 p.m. — will comprise over 50 university departments, Columbus institutions and student organizations. Student, campus and local organizations can register to participate in the event on the Of-
Aug. 23 — Goodwill Pop-Up Sale Sponsored by the Green Buckeyes and American Conservation Coalition (1739 N. High St.)
This free event, presented by Students for Recycling and Goodwill Columbus and sponsored by the Green Buckeyes and the American Conservation Coalition, will take place in the West Plaza of the Ohio Union Aug. 23 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The annual thrift popup provides an opportunity for students to shop for items including clothing, fans, kitchen items, dorm-room organizers, shelving, rugs, wall art and more, all at a reduced price.
Aug. 23 — New Kids on the Block at Nationwide Arena (200 W. Nationwide Blvd.)
New Kids on the Block will stop in Columbus Aug. 23 as part of its 2024 MAGIC SUMMER TOUR. The show will take place from 7-10 p.m. at the Nationwide Arena and feature performances from special
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Ohio State alums discuss the lessons they learned as Buckeyes
By Jenna Beane Lantern Reporter
The bright-eyed excitement of a diverse freshman class arriving on
— in this moment, the sky’s the limit. This translates into a correspondingly every corner of the professional sectors. Now, some of these former Buckeyes will share the insights they gained from their time spent at Ohio State.
Take Tyvis Powell, a former Ohio State football safety and the Defensive MVP of the 2015 National Championship, who attended Ohio State from 2012-2015. At present, Powell said he works for 97.1 The Fan, a sports radio show based in Columbus.
For Powell, being a student-athlete at Ohio State allowed him to develop a stronger sense of personal responsibility.
“The main lesson that I learned was to always take accountability,” Powell said. “Oftentimes, there are a ton of excuses that you can make in life to get out of obligations. I like to make the excuse to do the obligation.”
Since graduating, Powell said hecance of being a Buckeye for life.
“I believe OSU had the biggest impact on my life because of all the lessons I learned, the people I met, the experiences I witnessed,” Powell said. “I think it has all helped mold me into the individual that I am today. Now that I’ve graduated, I’m realizing how strong this Buckeye family is.”
Writer, director and artist Jim Kam-
work on “Space Jam” with Michael Jordan and “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” featuring LeBron James — also spent formative years at Ohio State from 1981-1985.
Kammerud said his journey at Ohio Smith — another notable Ohio State alum, best known for writing and illustrating the comic book series “BONE” — introduced him to The Lantern, where he eventually drew cartoon strips. Kammerud said this experience was fundamental in strengthening his work ethic.
“The reason I’ve succeeded as an artist is because The Lantern forced me to learn how to be creative on demand, to perform on a daily deadline and learn to deal with the pressure,” Kammerund said.
After landing a job in Newport News, Virginia in the ‘80s making maps of car accidents, Kammerud said he returned to Columbus to join forces with fellow Ohio State alum Marty Fuller — who attended Ohio State from 1979-1983 — and Smith by establishing an animation company called Character Builders Inc. in 1986, which has since ceased operations.
“Eventually, that grew into something I’d only dreamed of, writing and directing Disney movies we would make from Columbus, Ohio with our friends,” Kammerund said.
Randall Engle, a psychologist and research professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, said he primarily attended West Virginia State University — a small, historically Black university located in Institute, West Virginia — where he received his bachelor’s degree in psychology. He went on to earn his Ph.D. from Ohio State in experimental psychology in 1973. In 2020, Engle said he achieved
of psychology by being elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Additionally, he currently has a substanStates Naval Academy for his research in the working memory capacity.
Engle said he attributes Ohio State for fostering his deep love for psychology and research.
“I think the biggest thing I got, in retrospect, was an appreciation for psychology as a science,” Engle said.
“Love of the pursuit of new knowledge — I clearly got that at Ohio State.”
Stepping away from psychology, students aiming to pursue careers in law and public service may recognize the name of Ohio Representative Ismail Mohamed. Mohamed, who earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Ohio State in 2013 and his law degree from the Moritz College of Law in 2017, said he currently serves as a mem-
One such committee is the Civilian Review Board, which reviews government conduct and analyzes complaints against the Columbus Division of Police; notably, Mohamed was appointed to this position
by Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther. -
li-American who is a practicing attorney in the state of Ohio, having immigrated to central Ohio from Somalia in 2005 at a young age.
During his time at Ohio State, Mohamed said he joined a few student-led clubs, including the College Democrats, which eventually led him to pursue a career in politics. This, in conjunction with the support Mohamed received from faculty members, so -
“Certainly, OSU was an institution that prides itself on freedom of speech and expression,” Mohamed said. “It’s a great institution where a lot of great professors and educators came from, and it was a place where I could grow.”
The bright-eyed excitement of freshman year may fade. Even so, there is much success to be found at and beyond Ohio State; whether students study political science, draw cartoons for The Lantern or win a National Championship, there
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Ohio State alum and former football safety Tyvis Powell at the July 2023 CareSource Football ProCamp in Columbus.
A campus tradition since 1969 Buckeye Donuts turns 55
By Samantha Harden Arts & Life Editor
DFounded in 1969 by Greek immigrant Jim Barouxis, his son George Barouxis and their business partner George Sauter, Buckeye Donuts — best known for its maple, vanilla and chocolate long johns along with its iconic buckeye donut served 24 hours a day — has become one of the Ohio State Columbus campus’ most iconic staples in the 55 years it has operated on High Street.
The family business is now operated by Jimmy Barouxis, making him a third-generation business owner within the Barouxis family.
The shop, Jimmy Barouxis said, was originally a Jolly Roger — then known as “Jolly Pirate” — donut shop. Eventually, the shop became one of the busiest Jolly Pirates in the system before Jim and George Barouxis decided they didn’t want to be a part of the franchise anymore, breaking away and changing the name to “Buckeye Donuts” in 1978.
“I was a very young boy when that Jolly Roger sign came down, and I remember that change,” Jimmy Barouxis said. “Other than the name and the logo, there real-
ly hasn’t been much change since then.”
That, Barouxis said, is what has kept Buckeye Donuts alive all these years.
“There really isn’t much tradition on High Street anymore. A lot of the old places that I remember — like Larry’s Bar and the Blue Danube and Bernie’s Bagels — those places are gone. We’re really all that’s left,” Barouxis said. “Donuts though, donuts never go out of style.”
Though he ran the business throughout his roughly six years as a student at Franklin University, Jim-
over Buckeye Donuts from his father in 2001, shortly after graduating.
“My dad had been doing it for a while, and he was tired, and the shop needed new blood and I needed a job,” Jimmy Barouxis said. “But it wasn’t so much as a job, it was that I love this place, and the job was kind of secondary.”
By then, having grown up in the shop, Jimmy Barouxis said Buckeye Donuts had become a second home.
“My dad and grandpa would bring me down to the shop a lot, almost daily, when I was growing up. If my grandparents were babysitting me, they would drive me down and check up on things,” Jimmy Barouxis said. “I was a
little kid, so I loved the donut shop. Getting unlimited donuts and hot chocolate — what kid wouldn’t want to hang out at the donut shop?”
It wasn’t long after taking over that Jimmy Barouxis said he realized the shop needed something new; in 2002, he added a Greek component — gyros, fries and Greek salads — to the menu, which is available 24 hours a day.
“When I added the Greek food, it doubled the business within a year,” Barouxis it, it was hot. It was called the No. 1 Combo, and it was
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Jolly Roger, now Buckeye Donuts — located at 1998 N. High St. — as it appeared in May 1971.
a gyro, fries and soda for $5, and there would be a line out the door. There was actually a point in time when we were selling more gyros than donuts.”
It was at that point that Eric Bretschneider, the current general manager of Buckeye Donuts, said he began spending most of his time in the shop. An Ohio State student at the time, Bretschneider said he spent nearly every night there, just studying and “hanging out.”
“I was always here anyway,” Bretschneider said. “I was a late-night person, so I was always here studying.”
Bretschneider said he was there so often that he got the job purely by showing up for it.
“They hired a new guy at that time and I was like, ‘Why did you hire a guy? I’m right here,’ and while they were training that guy, I hung out and followed him around and so I got trained and left my number,” Bretschneider said. “The new guy didn’t even end up showing up the next day, so they called me.”
It was this same fortuitous mentality that landed Bretschneider the role of general manager nearly 10 years later, he said.
“They didn’t have a GM before me, the things and it got to a point in the business where it got to be too much for just one person,” Bretschneider said. “I had been working nights for a while and wanted to shift to working days, and so when I shifted to days I just took over doing HR, inventory and payroll and kind of just became the GM.”
Even as a student, Bretschneider said he knew Buckeye Donuts was one of the most distinct fragments of Columbus’ night scene.
“I wish Columbus had a better night scene, not necessarily bars and clubs, but just places for people who just want to be out late at night and be social,” Bretschneider said. “If you want to go somewhere to hang out late-night with your friends, there really aren’t many options for places to go except Buckeye Donuts.” Bretschneider wasn’t the only one who knew how special a late-night spot like Buckeye Donuts was. In 2003, Jimmy Barouxis said Buckeye Donuts was featured on Season 4, Episode 9 of Dave Attell’s early 2000s Comedy Central show, titled “In somniac,” which covered 24-hour, late-night food
“I remember that was a big deal at the
time. People loved that show,” Jimmy Baroux is said. “Now, most of the places from that episode are gone, but we are still here.”
Attell wasn’t the only famous visitor to Buckeye Donuts.
Jimmy Baroux is said shortly after he took over the business in 2001, he remembers Prince coming in for a late-night donut and from Woody Hayes, George Steinbrenner, Allen Ginsberg, Foster the People, The Black Keys and the Arctic Monkeys.
rouxis said, is particularly unique in the fact that it serves breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and continfood all 24 hours the shop is open.
I don’t know, there’s just something romantic about it,” Jimmy Barouxis said. “You can come in here at 4 a.m. and get a donut and coffee and even a meal. I mean, 4 a.m., that’s an ungodly hour.”
“I remember when Prince came in, and it was unexpected and so exciting,” Barouxis said. “But one of my favorite stories — which my poetry teacher told me one time — was that he had brought Allen Ginsberg here in the ‘70s, and they just sat and had thinking that that was so cool.”
Though having famous customers is always exciting, Jimmy Barouxis said it is the regular customers that have kept the business alive for so long.
“We get a lot of alumni who come to the city once or twice a year and they will come in and tell us that they can’t come to Columbus without stopping here,” Jimmy Barouxis said.
“We remember so many of them, you know, I mean my dad and my grandpa and me, we’ve been here a long time, so even if it’s been years, I recognize people. There aren’t any places that I can say I haven’t been to in 20 years and they remember me, but here we have that.”
Along with the iconic Buckeye Donuts long johns, Jimmy Barouxis said the blueberry cake donut and the buckeye donut are among the shop’s bestsellers.
“The buckeyes are popular on the weekends, especially when there are home games,” Jimmy Barouxis said. “Buckeye fans have an insatiable appetite for anything buckeye. They you know what, I love
The shop, Jimmy Ba-
Jimmy Barouxis said throughout the many years he has spent in the shop, he has grown a deep appreciation for what the busi -
ness means to his family and to their community.
“The customers are everything, and they’re what has kept us going but, also, we just love doing it,” Jimmy Barouxis said. “I mean, we wouldn’t be doing this if we didn’t love it.”
Jimmy Barouxis said he is proud to be part of one of Ohio State’s oldest campus traditions, and will continue to keep the tradition alive for many years to come.
“Campus is huge, but we’re a small tradition that belongs to this place and here we are, 55 years later,” Barouxis said. “We’re not planning on going anywhere either. We’re going to be here for a long time.”
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A sneak peek into what the Wex is all about Wexner Center for the Arts’ annual open house
By Nick DeSantis Asst. Arts & Life Editor
Though many events welcome Ohio State students back to Columbus in August, the Wexner Center for the Arts’ open house is always one to watch.
Beginning at 4 p.m. Aug. 19, the open house will give students a chance to see what the center — an on-campus hub for art of all mediums and disciplines website.
Emily Haidet, curator of public programs for the center’s Department of Learning and Public Practice, said the open house’s main goal is garnering excitement about the center’s upcoming happenings. Still, she said celebrating successful exhibits from the summer is also an integral component.
“We tried to highlight some things that are happening in our orbit, whether it’s current exhibitions or upcoming series,” Haidet said.
Somewhat contrary to past years, Haidet said this year’s open house will spotlight current exhibits — including Jonas N.T. Becker’s “A Hole is Not a Void” and Tanya Lukin Linklater’s “Inner blades of grass (soft) inner blades of grass (cured) inner blades of grass (bruised by the weather)” — that have been running all summer and will close Aug. 21.
“We really want to take this opportunity to share the exhibitions with the students who are back on cam-
be here and will have a conversation during open house. It will be in the galleries, and it’ll be kind of a casual, informal drop-in conversation. In addition to the conversations with Jonas, our other exhibiting artist Tanya Lukin Linklater will also be back for a conversation.”
The center’s website said “A Hole is Not a Void” examines issues surrounding socioeconomic issues in Appalachia. Haidet said Becker’s exhibition contains photographic, video, sculptural and installation-based elements.
“They’re an artist originally from West Virginia, and their work looks at land and labor and extraction and how those structures have an impact on environmental injustice, inequity,” Haidet said.
According to the center’s website, Lukin Linklater’s exhibition is related to the artist’s upbringing in Alaska’s Kodiak Archipelago, with a focus on
artistic practices like basket weaving.
“Her work is really looking at weather structures and systems that connect to things that are happening in our communities,” Haidet said.
Haidet said one particular aspect
of Lukin Linklater’s exhibition — the “Hair Prints” series, which pertains to the process of creating natural dyes — will become a hands-on activity for everyone who visits the open house.
made by things in the lab or grown out on-campus that folks will be able to use in a hands-on art making station,” Haidet said. “You can take a kit with you and do it somewhere else, but you’ll be able to make little bookmarks, or postcards or just experiment however you want.”
selections throughout the academic year. Layla Benali, curatorial assistant in the center’s Film/Video Department, and directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf — will be screened during the open house and conversations.
Benali said the idea to screen “Gabbeh” came from the open house’s previously described emphasis on natural dyes and inks.
which sounds very simple,” Benali said. “But it’s about a magic rug that comes to life, so it has a lot of very gorgeous images of colors, of the process of making rugs.”
Besides being a love letter to color, the -
Benali said.
Benali said. “We showed ‘Shrek’ last year, so for anyone who gets intimidated, sometimes we show really popular,
able to see on your couch.”
Apart from content, Benali said the formats when it comes to planning screenings.
in the best possible format, in the best print of it, we want to be able to show it on that. We want to be able to show
Benali said “Gabbeh” achieves illustrating imagery and color in a way only
“I think it really is so true to its medium,” Benali said. “It’s very like, ‘Yeah,
For more information on the exhibitions, the screening of “Gabbeh” and this year’s open house in general, visit the center’s website.
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People gather on the steps of the Wexner Center for the Arts to enjoy a previous open house.
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K(ate)’s Takes: A baby Buckeye’s guide to the Columbus food scene
By Kate Shields Senior Lantern Reporter
K(ate)’s Takes is a food column that explores and reviews dining spots in the Columbus area.
There are some freshman-year memories that remain fresh in my mind, despite my newfound identity as an Ohio State senior. For instance, the moment my parents drove away from Park my own devices on a campus bigger than the hometown I left behind — that bittersweet recollection I struggle to forget. Of course, I was plagued by the typmake friends? What if I don’t enjoy my meticulously chosen major? What if I rose above the rest in my mind: What
As I wandered to the closest dining hall with a gaggle of brand-new acquaintances, I couldn’t help but wish there was a cheat sheet for
That’s where I come in. As The Lantern’s resident food columnist, I have curated a list of all the best places to grab grub, whether you require help navigating the dining hall scene, want to know the best High Street spots or need somewhere to go for a delicious night outside the Buckeye bubble.
On Campus
12th Avenue Bread Company (257-261 W. 12th Ave.)
Located on South campus, this a busy college student’s saving grace. Not only is the menu stacked with true cold brew to seasonal signature lattes — but if you’re anything like me, the sandwich selection will quickly turn you into a 12th Avenue regular.
To this very day, the smell of September air makes me nostalgic for my freshman-year, Sunday-afternoon pizza bagel and pumpkin spice latte runs.
Nearest Dorms: Smith-Steeb, Park Stradley, Patterson, Bradley, Baker East and Baker West
Currency: Meal swipes, dining dollars, Buck ID cash, credit card and debit card
Ordering: Via GrubHub App or in-person kiosk
Rating: 8/10
Mirror Lake Eatery (1760 Neil Ave., attached to Pomerene Hall)
This popular spot not only features a freshman-year-diet staple, but also a postcard-worthy dining view. Located along the picturesque
is arguably comparable to its mainstream competitor, Raising Cane’s. Though some may judge such a limited menu, the consistent quality of the
Currency: Meal swipes, dining dollars, Buck ID cash, credit card and debit card
Ordering: Via Grubhub App
Rating: 9/10
Connecting Grounds (160 W.
A pillar of North-campus life, this be-venience store, much akin to a 7-Eleven — truly lives up to its name. On any day
students, whether they are studying, meeting up with a new friend or even using leftover meal swipes to stock their fridge with snacks and frozen dinners. If you are looking for a quick, balanced breakfast, opt for the acai bowl, of your choice. You will thank me later.
Nearest Dorms: Scott House, Blackburn House, Jones Tower and Archer House
like “sriracha” — is truly unmatched. Pair them with one of several housemade sauces and you’ll soon understand what it means to be a regular.
Nearest Dorms: Mack Hall and Can-
Currency: Meal swipes, dining dollars, Buck ID cash, credit card and debit card
Ordering: Via Grubhub App
Rating: 7/10
REILLY ACKERMANN | ASST. CAMPUS EDITOR 12th Avenue Bread Company is located at 257-261 W. 12th Ave. on South campus.
High Street Hot Spots
Roots Natural Kitchen (10 E. 15th Ave.)
With nearly four years of Buckeyely assert that Roots remains among my top-ranked dining-out options. It’s the perfect escape from campus food, with the fresh array of optionsten mundane daily dining hall run. Additionally, students with dietarying something both nourishing and delicious to sample, as the popular spot undoubtedly lives up to its mantra: “Eat food that tastes great and feels better — the best of both worlds.” Personally, I rotate between the “Pesto Caesar Salad” and “Mad Bowl,” but with countless build-your-own options, there is truly no way to go wrong.
Currency: BuckID cash, credit card, debit card and cash
Rating: 10/10
Gata Mágica Café and Lounge (1762 N. High St.)
A newer addition to High Street, as a prime-time study spot for comfort-loving students, and its localbeverage is prepared to perfection.
Complete with bagel sandwiches, delectable pastries and every formca’s menu is certainly one to write home about. With seasonal deals that rotate every few months, there is always something new to try. A fan-favorite among my friends is the Nox Latte, described as “espresso and
the café’s signature mascot, an adorable purple magical cat named “Nox.”
Currency: BuckID cash, credit card, debit card and cash Rating: 8/10
Barrio
Tacos (1870 N. High St.)
A Columbus staple, this taco, tequila and whiskey joint is the perfect place for a weekend rewind. A short walk from campus, Barrio’s iconic buildyour-own-taco menu has something for everyone. And even if tacos aren’t your jam, the sheer array of salsas and quesos makes the trip worthwhile.
For students 21 and older, the drink menu is reason enough for a visit; from the classic “casa margarita” to the more out-there “blackberry bourbon lemonade,” Barrio is proof that it’s possible to
meal with your parents on move-in day.
Pro tip: Stop by on game days for perfect patio weather.
Currency: BuckID cash, credit card, debit card and cash
Rating: 7/10
Venturing Out
TownHall (792 N. High St.)
A long-admired Short North gem, TownHall is the perfect stop for college students on a night out. Just a short Lyft
ride from campus, the restaurant is always abuzz with young adults, making it the perfect place to meet new friends. In addition to priding itself on the usage of non-GMO ingredients, TownHall
vegetarian, vegan and allergen friendly options. But it doesn’t stop there.
desserts and housemade sushi rolls grace the menu as well. And for students of age, the wine, beer and cocktail menu is one worth dreaming about.
Currency: Credit card, debit card and cash
Rating: 8/10
feel it’s my duty to make sure you know the best Columbus spots. Most notably,erage choices, my favorite and the most popular being the “Iced Honey Latte.” Other featured items include the “Iced Milligan’s Maple Latte,” “Iced iced teas. If you feel the urge to break
One Line is the perfect destination.
Currency: Credit card, debit card and cash
Rating: 10/10
A newer member of the Short North family, this focacceria and gelateria has found its niche with a small menu comprised of housemade Italian sandwiches and small-batch gelato.
I am not exaggerating when I say the “Della Casa” and “Tiramisu Gelato” were some of the best bites I’ve had in my 21 years of life. Sister to Pelino’s Pasta, Piazza Pelino has clearly taken the necessary time to perfect its delectable, authentic menu options.
Fair warning: high chance of becoming a gelato addict following this dining experience.
Currency: Credit card, debit card and cash
Rating: 9/10
Piazza Pelino (772 N. High St.)
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Gata Mágica Café is located at 1762 N. High St.
How to get your tness x without leaving campus
By Nick DeSantis Asst. Arts & Life Editor
Among an endless sea of worries for
Owens North and Jesse Owens South — have become extremely popular with students despite not being as sprawling as the RPAC. This is because they afford a greater level of privacy, he said.
“RPAC is a very open space,” Petosa said. “And so the weight room, for example, it’s a very large number of
to walk around campus, searching for the perfect spot to lift weights or go for a run. Fortunately, several on-campus
in shape in almost any way they choose. Here’s an in-depth look at some of the physical wellness resources Ohio State provides.
Carmen Swain, a clinical associate professor in the College of Education and Human Ecology, said while Ohio Stateities, the Recreation and Physical Activity Center — or RPAC — is the main hub.
“We have amazing machine weights,” Swaun said. “We also have amazing free weights. You can run the indoor track, you can swim. We have a leisure pool, we have a hot tub, we have a sauna, we have golf simulators.”
Swain said the RPAC also houses many sports courts, from basketball to racquetball to squash.
Though the RPAC is the epicenter of
said branch gyms have been built across campus to complement its core presence.
Rick Petosa, a professor of kinesiology in the Department of Health Sciences, said these branch gyms — such as the North Recreation Center , Jesse
in there. And some people don’t like to be watched or the fear of being re-
RPAC are really handy in that regard.”
Swain said another reason students love the branch facilities is simple: convenience.
“People like the satellites because of the ease of access,” Swain said. “I can
exercise right when I wake up at a location right by where I live.”
Most of the branch gyms can be found in campus’ North and South areas, but the Adventure Recreation Center — or ARC — is a major facility found in the Western portion of campus, Swain said.
Swain said the ARC provides a some-
baseball and just about anything, and so the idea is that exercise for a lot of people is a social activity. Intramural your friends and make new friends.”
Health and Fitness Program, Petosa said.
Aside from gym spaces, Petosa and Swain both said joining a team of time kind, whether at the intramural or club levels, is a great way to establish
range of intramural programs so people can join team sports and other things,” Petosa said. “Football leagues,
Swain also said a wide range of groupcilities across campus on a weekly basis.
“There’s always yoga or pilates — or spinning got really hot for a while — and right now,” Swain said. “You can just sign up for these classes, and oftentimes they can be free or minimal cost to students.”
Swain said she believes
nial atmosphere and prime opportunities
“There’s low judgment, anybody can sign up and it’s like, come try
“Students can formally enroll, and it covers a whole range of physical activity programs,” Petosa said. “It’s great if someone wants to learn something new about a new sport. If they want to learn about tennis, for example, they’ll get for-
details about diet and exercise training, they can learn it in those classes as well.” For students seeking out an easygoing,tangy River Trail is just the place for them.
“The bike trail goes right along the river, right through campus and then goes right downtown to the bars and goes north of town,” Petosa said.
almost every type of Buckeye. They said students should do their best to integrately considering college’s innate stressors.
“We’re looking out for students, and we give students lots of opportunities to be physically active so that it can help promote their physical and mental health so that they have a good time while they’re on campus, but also just helping them to shape their future lives,” Swain said.-
dent Life’s Recreational Sports website.
Students looking to incorporate schedules can do so via the Sport
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There are tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts located just outside the RPAC on West campus.
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The Recreation and Physical Activity Center, or RPAC, is located at 337 Annie and John Glenn Ave. next to Ohio Stadium.
Columbus’ newest food hall to open this August
e Little Grand Market to open in Grandview, under ve miles from Ohio State campus
By Samantha Harden Arts & Life Editor
It may not be little, but it sure is grand. Columbus’ newest, 20,000-squarefoot food hall and market, The Little Grand Market — located at Grandview Crossing Way — is set to open Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. The food hall will have 10 chef partners upon opening: Los Agavez Taqueria, For the Love of Dough, Grant’s Pizza, Just Chicken, Seoul Food on the Go, Pablo’s Havana Cafe, Taesty’s, Frascati Market, Common Rice and Lan Viet, plus the coffee shop and bar Bada Bean Bada Booze. Co Ingersoll, senior vice president of brand experience at Thrive Companies — a Columbus real estate development
The Grand Little Market project, said along with the 10 chef partners, the market will also feature its own bar. Aptly titled The Little Grand Bar, it will headline a menu of seasonally ro -
tating wines, draft beers and cocktails.
“We’re going to have an assortment, similar to our vendors, that will hopefully have a drink for everyone,”
Ingersoll said. “We’re going to have wines that are selected by our gener-
al manager, local beers that will be on tap and we also pride ourselves on having great cocktail options.”
Ingersoll said the goal from the start was choosing a wide variety of vendors that ensured all customers could
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“We had a form that possible venout and include information about who they were and what they would be providing and then, with that, we really tried to create a market that had something for everyone,” Ingersoll said. “We wanted to create a central spot in Columbus that could serve people with all kinds of food tastes and backgrounds.”
Loren Snow, owner and founder of For the Love of Dough, said when he heard about The Little Grand Market, he immediately knew it was the perfect
“The Thrive team’s vision is to not only build a food hall, but to actively work with the community to make this a place for everyone,” Snow said. “It’s a more community-oriented food hall than any of the other ones I’ve seen, and we thought it just seemed like a great opportunity to be a part of that and to grow our brand.”
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Photo rendering of The Little Grand Market. The food hall — located at Grandview Crossing — is set to open Aug. 16 at 6 p.m.
It all started during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Snow said, when he and his friends weren’t able to visit bars anymore and discovered a newfound hobby in baking.
“I had attempted to make an Oreopeanut-butter-chip brownie but I am awful at making brownies, so I ended up turning it into a cookie, and my friends kept asking for it,” Snow said. “The word of mouth spread, and so we started to do pop-ups downtown on High Street from around 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. just selling our cookies on the street.”
In the three years since then, Snow said he has taken For the Love of Dough to numerous farmers markets around the city, but now feels that acquiring a more permanent residence for his business is the correct move forward.
“It is exciting for us to be able to call a place home, especially within the city of Columbus,” Snow said. “To be a part of a community like Grandview just speaks measures to what we really want to accomplish. It allows us the space and the time to get more creative because right now everything that I do is out of my apartment.”
Snow said the expanded menu that will be available at The Little Grand Market will include For the Love of Dough’s famous Big Poppa cookies,
— served with milk, vodka or Kahlua — as well as ice cream sandwiches, sundaes, milkshakes and protein shakes.
D’Andre Martin, owner and founder of Just Chicken, said though he has previous experience with food halls — having locations open at East Market in Columbus, Solaire Social in Silver Spring, Maryland and most recently at Monarch Market in Charlotte, North Carolina — The Little Grand Market location and team were
“The location and the people that are running it are both amazing,” Martin said. “With their experience, their knowledge and just evhave gone anywhere with this team.”
Martin said he and his friend Mike Johnson were inspired by their kids’
but they knew they could do it better. that was similar but do it better, so we came up with our own recipes and our own sauces,” Martin said. “All our ingredients are fresh and everything is made in-house every day. It’s simple, but we’ve put a lot of work into it and perfected it.”
Martin said the menu at The Little Grand Market will include chicken tenders and sandwiches — notably made using focaccia buns and rolls from
Grandview’s own Stan Evans Bakery — along with Just Chickens’ four signature sauces: Just Sauce, Just Ranch, Just Honey Mustard and Just Heat.
Having started the business in Columbus, Martin said it means a lot to him to have the opportunity to open another location in his hometown.
“The Grandview community is such a supportive community,” Martin said. “To be able to share all the hard work and love we put into our food with this community means a lot.”
Being one of Columbus’ fastest-growing neighborhoods, Grandview was the perfect choice for the project, Ingersoll said.
“It’s on an extremely important corridor to the city of Columbus and it just -
eryone together,” Ingersoll said. “We obviously think this place is grand, being in Grandview and so close to Downtown, it just all aligned and we were able to settle into this location.”
On Saturdays from April to December, The Little Grand Market will host its own farmers market, Ingersoll said. -
end Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In addition to hosting live bands and vintage markets year round, Ingersoll said a patio space will be opened for the warmer months. There is also a three-acre park located just outside the patio seating space, which Ingersoll said will allow patrons to take drinks out to the park as well.
will keep people engaged throughout the day,” Ingersoll said. “People will be able to come and grab your produce and some food, and look at some vintage clothing, and then also hang
out, and grab lunch and watch a Buckeye game or a Columbus Crew game.”
Ingersoll said the project wouldn’t have been possible without help from Columbus’ other food halls, which have paved the way for The Little Grand Market.
“We’re so appreciative of Cameron Mitchell and what they’ve done with Budd Dairy,” Ingersoll said. “We’ve been able to ask them for insights on things that did and didn’t work, and we’ve really been appreciative of that.”
One day, Ingersoll said she hopes The Little Grand Market will live up to the landmark status that The North Market and Budd Dairy have been able to achieve.
“North Market is a staple of the city. When you think about Columbus, it’s hard not to think about North Market,” Ingersoll said. “The hope is that we will become a landmark for the city too.”
The Little Grand Market’s regular operating hours will begin Aug. 17. Specifically, the market’s vendors will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
The Little Grand Bar will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.10 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday. Bada Bean Bada Booze will be open 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
Ingersoll said potential visitors can join the market’s VIP list — which gives patrons the chance to receive information about exclusive giveaways and promotions, as well as updates on new menu items and special invitations to future events at the food hall — for free via email. For more information on the market and how to sign up for the VIP list, visit The Little Grand Market’s website.
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An artist rendering of the Little Grand Market’s interior.
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An additional rendering of the Little Grand Market’s interior.
Get ready to explore campus and dine like a true Buckeye.
You have plenty of choices from Student Life Dining Services for what and where to eat. Your dining plan has you covered at dozens of locations both on and off campus.
There’s more than just all-you-care-to-eat Traditions dining halls. Easily grab a meal at any café, coffee shop, marketplace, quick service restaurant, food truck or retail location on campus. Yes, they all accept every Ohio State dining plan.
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Ohio State campus’ hidden gems
Ohio State’s Columbus campus spans over 1,600 acres, encompassing an array of research centers, laboratories, libraries, classrooms and more. With so much terrain to explore, it can be easy to overlook some of the campus’ most compelling places.
By Samantha Harden | Arts & Life Editor
Orton Hall (155 Oval Drive S.)
Not only is Orton Hall one of Ohio State’s oldest and most recognizable buildings, but it is also geologically accurate. The building, according to Ohio State’s website, is made up stone, all arranged as they occur in nature, with the oldest stones at the bottom of the building and the newest ones on the top.
Aside from this, the building is also home to Ohio State’s Orton Geological Museum and the Orton Momorial Library of Geology.
According to Ohio State’s website, the Orton Geological Museum holds over 30,000 specimens, including a 7-foot giant ground sloth and the skull of a Jurassic dinosaur.
The Orton Memorial Library of Geology, according to its website, is the oldest library location on Ohio State’s Columbus campus. The library is home to over 200,000 geologic and topographic maps of the United States and the world that are available to the public, according to the library’s website.
Orton Hall and the Orton Geological Museum are open to the public Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and the Orton Memorial Library of Geology is open to the public Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m..
Bricker Hall (190 N. Oval Mall, Building 001)
Opened in 1924, Bricker Hall was originally used as an administrative to Ohio State’s website, was also home to the Faculty Club until it moved to its current location in 1940.
According to Ohio State’s website, it wasn’t until 1983 that the building
Bricker, who received his bachelor’s degree from the university in 1916 and went on to spend 21 years as a member of the Board of Trustees.
But the legacy of Bricker Hall doesn’t lie solely with its namesake. Another member of the Board of Trustees, Herbert Atkinson, had one wish before he died in 1952. According to Ohio State’s website, Atkinson told then-Ohio State President Howard L. Bevis that he never wanted to leave campus, and he meant it.
When Atkinson passed away, he was cremated and his ashes were sealed in one of the walls inside Bricker Hall. A plaque is hung on the hall just outside the Board of Trustees meeting room, beside the main staircase. Moreover, the lights are left on all day and night in his honor.
Bricker Hall is open to the public Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Arne Slettebak Planetarium (174 W. 18th Ave.)
educational programming on the night sky — which is welcome to everyone in the central Ohio community, including children — since 1967.
Depending on the weather, the planetarium’s programming can also extend to its rooftop, where a high-tech telescope can be used to view the night sky.
but also welcomes donations. Additional fees may be applied for those who wish to book private events at the planetarium.
Further details about the planetarium’s current programs, including how to join the waitlist for any upcoming events, are available on its website. For more information on booking private events at the planetarium, visit the website’s “private groups” section.
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Parker Dairy Store (2015 Fy e Road)
Ohio State even makes its own ice cream. Ohio State Parker Dairy Pilot Plant ice cream, made right on campus in the Parker Food Science and Technology Building, is available at two on-campus dining locations: the Union Market in the Ohio Union and Parker Cafe, also known as Parker Dairy Store, which is located in the Parker Food Science and Technology Building.
e Ohio State University Archives (2700 Kenny Road)
In addition to roughly two million photographic images that chronicle university life from 1870 to now, the Ohio State University Archives also houses carefully preserved documents, records, manuscripts and mementos, all of which are available for anyone to view on an appointment basis.
The archives include football team photos and rosters from 1890 to present, as well as an entire collection of papers, photographs and ar-
business interests, philanthropic activities and personal life.
The archivists are likewise known for publishing “From Woody’s Couch,” a blog that shares stories surrounding some of the more unassuming artifacts — or, as the archivists call them, “treasures” — pre -
According to the plant’s website, two Ohio State professors who worked at the Parker Food Science and Technology Building came up with the idea to coat the inside of an ice cream cone with chocolate in order to keep the cone from getting soggy, thus contributing to the creation of the Drumstick frozen ice cream treat.
The Parker Food Science and Technology Building and the Parker Dairy Store are open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Parker Dairy Store products can be purchased by the public or by using dining dollars included in Ohio State students’ meal plans.
The Ohio State Archives are free to visit Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. by appointment. To make an appointment or request a list of items from the archives, email archives@ osu.edu or call 614-292-2409.
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SPORTS
Buckeyes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, what to expect from the 2024 football season and more!
Meet the Sta
Noah
Weiskopf
Sports Editor
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Hello incoming and returning Buckeyes!
For many, “Buckeyes sports” is one of the primary reasons people choose to attend Ohio State and continue their education in Columbus. Whether that’s you or not, I’m sure we’ll be crossing paths at this year’s games; or, more likely, connecting via The Lantern’s website or weekly print editions that’ll be scattered around campus.
I’m excited to bring exceptional Buckeye football coverage to this publication, and to continue being the place where
Sam Cipriani Asst. Sports Editor
Jayla Vanhorn
Sports LTV Producer
Daniella Davila Asst. Sports LTV Producer
students can look for the latest updates on their beloved football team.
First and foremost, though, let me introduce myself. My name is Noah Weiskopf and I’m The Lantern’s current Sports Desk Editor. I’m from Cleveland and have been lucky enough to cover countless sports here in Columbus, most recently the Ohio State men’s basketball team’s action-packed 202324 season.
One of my most cherished memories as an Ohio State student is having been able to cover one of the most unforgettable games in men’s basketball program history — when then-interim
head coach Jake Diebler led his team past No. 1 Purdue at the Schottenstein
State was men’s ice hockey almost two years ago. Since then, I’ve had loads of experiences covering the biggest sports programs in the country, an opportuni-
At Ohio State, the opportunities are truly endless. There are ways to get involved in whatever passions you possess
your diverse interests. Though I wish I could introduce everyone who’ll help report on the biggest
sports stories this year, let me speak on their behalf by saying that as a group, we’ll work tirelessly to provide Buckeye nation with the best coverage of the sports they love.
I look forward to meeting and seeing all of you around campus.
Good luck and go Bucks!
Noah Weiskopf
24 Buckeyes competing at 2024 Paris Olympic Games
By Sam Cipriani Asst. Sports Editor
Disclaimer: Story was written Friday, July 19th, prior to Olympic Games.
Ohio State is gearing up to make Olympic history. Twenty-four current and former Buckeyes — the second-most in school histo-
across nine sports during the 2024 Paris Olympics Games, according to a July 10 press release from Ohio State. The games will take place from July 26 to Aug. 11.
The Canadian Olympic team features the most Buckeyes of any country with eight, while the United States trails close behind with seven competing Ohio State athletes.
Two Buckeye fencers will compete for Team Canada in the form of Fares Arfa — a 2017 Buckeye graduate who has already represented his country in the Pan-American games twice, but never competed in the Olympics — and Eleanor Harvey, another 2017 Ohio State graduate who’s a two-time Olympian. Harvey holds the record for Canada’s best-ever Olympic result in an individual fencing event with a sev-
nadian Olympic Committee’s website.
Incoming Buckeye freshman artistic swimmer Scarlett Finn and swimmer marathon, will jump into the pool for team Canada in Paris. In 2023’s Pan-Am games, Finn helped Canada win bronze in the mixed team artistic swimmingall in the 10-kilometer open water race.
Additionally, 2018 Ohio State graduate Duan Asemota will run the 100 meter and 4x100 meter dashes for the Canadians while Nichelle Prince, a 2017 Buckeye graduate, will headline the women’s soccer team. The Kansas City Current forward won gold with Team Canada during the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan, bronze in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and is ninth all-time in assists during international play. Ohio State sophomore swimmers Tristan Jankovics and Alex Axon will both compete for Team Canada in the
400m individual medley. Axon will also compete in the 200x4 freestyle relay and said the close relationships he’s developed with his teammates have helped him feel more comfortable in France already.
“[Jankovics] and I are actually roommates and training partners,” Axon said.
“We support each other all year long and so we’ve been with each other through all those hard sets and early
mornings, so I’m thankful to have teammates like that.”
Wrestler Kyle Synder, a 2018 Ohio State graduate who won gold at the 2016 games in Rio and silver during the 2020 Tokyo games, is returning for his third Olympic games and is set to participate in the 97 kg freestyle wrestling event.
Synder was a four-time All-American and three-time NCAA champion as a heavyweight with the Buckeyes and will look to reclaim his gold medal in Paris after a falling to Russian wrestler Abdulrashid Sadulaev in the Olympic championship four years ago.
Swimmer Hunter Armstrong, who swam for the Buckeyes from 202022, will compete in his second Olympic games for Team USA in the 100m backstroke and 4x100m medley relays, respectively. During the 2020 Olympics, Hunter won gold for the United States in the 4x100m medley relay.
Three air pistol athletes from Ohio State were also selected to the 2024 Olympic team for Team USA. On the men’s team, recently graduated Henry Leverett is a one-time Olympian and pistol event at the 2020 Tokyo games.
On the women’s team, incoming Buckeye freshman Ada Korkhin will will be joined by recently graduated Buckeye shooter Katelyn Abeln, who will participate in both the women’s events. Khorkin said she has been incorporating new techniques into her training to adjust to competing on one
of the world’s biggest stages for sports.
“Sometimes I’ll even listen to cheering in my headphones,” Korkhin said. “Recently, I’ve been trying to simuat the range to prepare myself for the
Ohio State sophomore Ruby Remati and incoming freshman Keana Hunter
Team USA and will compete together in the artistic swimming team event.
Notably, two Buckeyes are competing for Team France in the Paris Olympics; -
ing national champion and two-time Olympic rower Elodie Ravera-Scarramozzino will compete in the women’s double sculls and 2018 Ohio State graduate fencer Maximilien Chastanet will spar in the men’s individual foil event.
Chastanet’s Ohio State career con-
plishments, including winning the 2016 men’s foil NCAA Championship and tying for third place at the 2017 NCAA Championships, according to the Ohio State Athletics website.
Recent graduate Ohio State diver Ciara McGing will represent Ireland in the women’s 10-meter platform dive, while her teammate sophomore Lena Hentschel was selected to participate in the women’s synchronized 3m spring-
board event for the German national team.
into the pool in Paris are 2022 Ohio State graduate swimmer Kristen Romano, who’ll compete for Puerto Rico in the 200m individual medley, and Buckeye sophomore Tomas Navikonis, who’s set to represent Lithuania in the 4x200m freestyle relay.
Ohio State junior Leah Bertrand will be one of just 17 athletes representing Trinidad and Tobago in Paris, competing in both the 100m and 4x100m relay. Bertrand said she is thrilled to
hoping to make her country proud.
“This was a serious dream of mine for a few years now,” Bertrand said.
“To nally achieve it was just so exciting, but I am also so grateful to do this.”
To round out the Buckeyes selected to the Olympics, a three-time team rowing
Ohio State graduate Aina Cid was elected to participate in the women’s coxless pair for Team Spain, while 2020 Buckeye graduate and 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year Sade Olatoye will represent Nigeria in the women’s hammer throw.
Canadian swimmer Alex Axon is one of the Buckeyes headed to the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Experience What’s Wex
What to expect from the 2024 Buckeyes
By Noah Weiskopf Sports Editor
Witharguably its best roster in program history, Ohio State’s football team is aiming to bring a national championship to Columbus this year.
Though it won’t be easy, Buckeyes fans will see several familiar faces on the returning for another year at Ohio State in hopes of winning the ultimate title.
As senior defensive end JT Tuimoloau said in a Jan. 12 Instagram post, in which he announced his intended return to Columbus for another season instead of beginning his NFL journey, he has “a
at his wish to help secure the program’s
The Buckeyes will return over half of their starters from last season, includ-
important skill position players in senior running back TreVeyon Henderson and graduate wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. Defensively, too, Ohio State will return many key players, including senior cornerback Denzel Burke, Tuimoloau and senior defensive tackle Tyleik Williams, among others.
On top of its star-studded list of returning starters, Ohio State made numerous splashes in the trans-
fer portal prior to the 2024 season.
The Buckeyes landed three players from Alabama in sophomore safety Caleb
McLaughlin and freshman quarterback Julian Sayin. Ohio State also acquired junior running back Quinshon Judkins from Mississippi and graduate quarterback Will Howard from Kansas State.
In addition to its veterans, multiple Ohio State freshmen are expected to make an immediate impact in Columbus.
The university’s 2024 recruiting class was headlined by freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, the No. 1 overall player in the class, according to 247Sports.
Led by defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, the Buckeyes are primed to be a top defense in the country for a second straight year. In 2023, Ohio State ranked No. 2, according to NCAAly more talent heading into the season.
There is no shortage of anticipation important position battle to watch is at quarterback, as there is still some uncertainty as to whom head coach Ryan Day and Ohio State will ultimately select. The competition has seemingly come down to Howard and junior quarterback Devin Brown.
It’s projected that Howard is the front-runner of the competi-
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tion, according to NBC4, likely thanks to his four years of high-level collegiate experience in the Big 12. Outside of the quarterback question mark, the Buckeyes are about set at every position group. At wide receiver, Ohio State will continue to develop sophomores Carnell Tate and Brandon Innis, -
ness as freshmen. With Egbuka leading the way, the door is also open for Smith to produce in 2024 as a true freshman. Arguably the best position group of them all, Ohio State’s new running back tandem creates one of the best one-two punches in the country. Judkins, who is joining Henderson in -
ing yards in two collegiate seasons, along with 34 total touchdowns. Judkins was also named the SEC Freshman of the Year in 2022 and earned First-Team All-SEC honors in each of his seasons in Oxford, Mississippi. With their roster currently in place, the Buckeyes are hoping and expecting to
Though Ohio State will undeniably have multiple tough games in its regular season this year, there’s no question the goal is to play at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the national championship game; and, what’s more, they certainly have the talented roster to do so.
wide receiver Emeka Egbuka against Minnesota.
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Harrison Jr. picked fourth in 2024 NFL Draft
Picked fourth overall by the Arizona Cardinals, Harrison Jr. becomes highest-ever drafted Ohio State wide receiver
By Lauryn Luderman Senior Lantern Reporter
This story was originally published April 25 and updated for the Buckeye Bound edition.
Marvin Harrison Jr. makes history; that’s just what he does. As the fourth overall pick by the Ari-wrote Buckeye history yet again by becoming the highest-ever drafted wide receiver in Ohio State program history.
Harrison’s three-year, record-breaking stint as a Buckeye allowed him to surpass the previous Ohio State route-runner’s 1996, seventh-overall draft pick, Terry Glenn.
Some of Harrison’s accolades include being named a two-time unanimous All-American (2022, 2023) —
even earn it once — the only Buckeye receiver to become a Heisman Tro-
wide receiver in the NCAA that season.
For his accomplishments in both 2022 and 2023, Harrison was the Big
Ten’s Wide Receiver of the Year recipi-
er of the Year last season as a junior. Additionally, in Ohio State history,
and receiving yards with 2,613 and third in career touchdown receptions with 32. The star played in 38 career games.
Harrison broke out his freshman year
in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 2022, with a three-touchdown, 71-yard performance.
As a sophomore, Harrison caught 14 touchdowns and notched 1,263 receiving yards with former quarterback C.J. Stroud at the helm, who was drafted second overall by the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL draft. In 2023, Harrison added on to 14 additional receiving touchdowns with
on the season. Against Western Kentucky on Sept. 16, 2023, former quarterback Kyle McCord connected with Harrison for Harrison’s longest recep-
er caught for 1,211 yards as a junior. Now, Harrison has the chance
TOP: Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrates after being selected fourth overall by the
his father.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Third-year wide receiver Marvin Harrison
Defense steals the show at Ohio State Spring Game
By Noah Weiskopf Sports Editor FOOTBALL
This story was originally published April 13 and updated for the Buckeye Bound edition.
What’s
rust? Jim Knowles’ defense
Despite unfavorable scoring rules for the defense during the Spring Game, it came away with 33 points and put on a show for 80,012 fans at Ohio Stadium on April 13. -
ly had high praise for the defense following the game.
“They’re highly competitive but they’re not combative,” Kelly said.
Based on the Spring Game’s scoring rules, the defense accumulated 33 points between sacks — worth two points each — turnovers and three-andouts — both worth three points each — and forced punts, each worth one.
Despite not showing up on the scoreboard for the Gray, then-junior cornerback Davison Igbinosun set the tone early for the defense, contesting several Buckeye receivers and forcing multiple incompletions. Then-senior defensive end Jack Sawyer got the scoring started as he sacked -
ard on third down, forcing a Scarlet punt. On the next possession, the dequarterback Lincoln Kienholz-led of-man running back James Peoples. On third down, then-graduate defensive end Mitchell Melton tapped forcing yet another Scarlet punt
Then-junior quarterback Devin Brown led the next Scarlet posses-
fense stood tall in the red zone, forcthen-junior kicker Jayden Fielding. Shortly after, then-freshman quarter-
On his fourth play from scrimmage, then-freshman defensive end Eddrick -
ping him down and forcing yet another punt, giving the defense 3 more points. Howard returned to action for the Buckeyes. Despite driving the ball down -
ed snag by then-senior wide receiver
Emeka Egbuka, then-sophomore cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr., Igbinosun and then-senior cornerback Jordan Hancock all forced incom-
Kienholz was inserted back into the game before being intercepted by then-sophomore cornerback Calvin Simpson-Hunt over the middle of
6. Knowles said he likes where Hunt
“He is one of those guys that just competes every day, doesn’t say much,” Knowles said. “He’s trying to live up to the standard of the other guys, and you see him coming along, you see him step by step coming along.”
The next possession featured Brown,
moving. The Scarlet capitalized on an 11-yard touchdown pass, the only touchdown through the air all afternoon, to then-sophomore wide receiver Brennen Schramm, giving them 6 points. It didn’t take long for the defense to redeem itself.
On the very next possession, Sayin underthrew then-sophomore wide receiver Bryson Rodgers and then-freshman cornerback Jaylen Mc-
Clain stepped in front and picked it
Knowles said having a highly cognizant player like McClain is a great asset.
“He’s a guy that has football intelligence,” Knowles said. “He’s picked it up, he’s one of those incoming freshmen who still should be in high school. He’s a guy I think you’re going to point to and you can see right now he’s going to be a player.”
A sack by then-sophomore defensive lineman Jason Moore and aing sent the Spring Game to halftime, with the Gray leading 17-13.
Out of the break, Sayin started at quarterback but was quickly sent back to the sideline after being intercepted by then-junior safety Brenten “Inky” Jones.
led a slow, methodical eight-play drive, resulting in an 8-yard rushing touchdown by Peoples. After the extra point, the Scarlet knotted up the game at 20.
Then-freshman quarterback Air No-
the third quarter, leading a touchdown touchdown rush from then-freshman running back Sam Williams-Dixon.
Kienholz then took the reins, but the possession only lasted three plays as the Buckeye defense stood tall, earning itself
At the beginning of the third quarter, then-junior running back TC
4 yards out, and the extra point gave the Scarlet a 34-26 lead.
On the last possession, then-junior defensive tackle Hero Kanu and then-junior defensive end Caden Curry came up with sacks on back-to-back plays to put 4 points on the board for Gray with about four minutes to play.
The game concluded when then-ju-cepted Noland, bringing the score closer for the Gray — but not close enough, as the Scarlet escaped with a 34-33 win.
Then-senior cornerback Denzel Burke believes the defense has what it takes to build on an already impressive defense.
“We’re gonna be amazing [this season],” Burke said.
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Neal Shipley returns to Columbus after Masters run in Augusta
By Conor Finn and Sam Cipriani Lantern Reporters
This story was originally published April 20 and updated for the Buckeye Bound edition.
Neal Shipley’s journey back to Columbus from his Master’s experience — where he was paired with golf legend Tiger Woods and graced the iconic Butler Cabin — marks an incredible return home.
The 22-year-old from Pittsburgh was the lone amateur to make the cut at the Masters and shot a 1-over 73 on Sunday, winning the Silver Cup as the low amateur.
time Masters champion Woods. There were several moments when Woods and Shipley were caught conversing on television as they walked up the fairway.
“It was really cool to get to know him on a more personal level and kind of just talk about things that you don’t always hear about in the media,” Shipley said. With Shipley being the Silver Cup winner, it was tradition for him to be invited into the Butler Cabin interview with CBS’s Jim Nantz along-
Jay Moseley, Ohio State’s head men’s golf coach, grew up in Georgia and said he told his wife that he would get emotional watching one of his players play at the legendary Augusta National.
“It was a really special moment to see Jim Nantz call Neal’s name and for him to be sitting next to Scotty, John Rahm and Chairman Ridley; that was incredibly special for all of us,” Moseley said.
Shipley also had the chance to meet fel-
low Buckeye and six-time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus, pick his brain about the course and learn from the golf legend’s experience with the Augusta National.
After all the media attention, Shipley was excited to return to Columbus and be greeted by his teammates and coaches. He was promptly welcomed with a champagne shower and a celebration back at the Ohio State University Golf Club.
“Being around town has been awesome,” Shipley said. “A lot of congratulations, especially here at the golf course. Everyone’s been following me along for a while, and I’m really appreciative of the support.”
Max Moldovan, Shipley’s longtime Buckeye teammate and friend-
ly rival on the course, sat with his teammates watching the Butler Cabin interview live on April 14.
Moldovan said the two’s competitive nature has helped both their golf careers positively progress.
“It’s been great to have somebody who is as experienced as he is now, having played the Masters and being able to compete with him day in and day out,” Moldovan said. “We push each other, and we’re always going to be close friends, but we want to beat the heck out of each other for sure.”
Shipley has since joined PGA Tour Americas. He recently participated in his 6th in the ISCO Championship on July 14.
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Neal Shipley playing at the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional in Baton
WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY
Dunne scores game-winning goal in national championship
By Reid Murray Managing Editor for Design
This story was originally published March 26 and updated for the Buckeye Bound edition.
Whenyou’re tied 0-0 late in a national championship game against your biggest rival, who do you turn to?
For Ohio State women’s ice hockey, the answer was then-freshman forward Joy Dunne. Dunne scored the game-winning goal in Ohio State’s second national championship victory in program history, as the Buckeyes downed No. 2 Wisconsin 1-0 at the Whittemore Center in Durham, New Hampshire March 24. While some freshmen might be rattled playing intional Rookie of the Year said she came to Ohio State for moments like this.
“Going back to when I made my de-
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Dunne said instead of having a specific game that prepared her for high-intensity moments, it was her connection with Ohio State’s leaders that set her up for the third-period game-winner.
Dunne said. “Our practices are sometimes harder than our games, in a good way. So having that moment of like, ‘This is a team, everyone has [the] same goal in mind, the same vision, and we’re gonna go for it,’ I think that was like my welcome to college hockey.”
With a roster Muzerall called the “most skilled” she’s coached in her 13-year career, she knew the camaraderie Dunne described would be key to the Buckeyes’ success.
cision to come to Ohio State, the goal was to win a national championship and to become a better player every day, and that’s what happened,” Dunne said. “When [head coach Nadine Muzerall] was recruiting me, everything she said was true, and she meant it.”
Beyond wanting to win a championship, Dunne said she wanted to help her teammates get revenge.
Last season, Ohio State fell in the national championship to the Badgers by the same score, 1-0. Though Dunne wasn’t on the team then, she said her team leaders made her feel the importance of getting redemption.
“As a freshman, we had such great leadership, like, we didn’t play in that game last year, but we felt that,” Dunne said. “We felt that hunger because we wanted our seniors and the girls that are done with their college [careers] to win this national championship for them and with them.”
Before the championship game, Wisconsin head coach Mark Johnson said losing to Ohio State twice on the road
for the maturity of freshmen like goaltender Ava McNaughton, who started the title game and made 27 saves.
“I knew on paper, individually, they were very talented,” Muzerall said about her 10 incoming transfers and freshmen. “I knew the things that I was worried about in the beginning of the year weren’t going to be the problems at the end of the year. It was just us meshing and creating our chemistry and our thing. You have to put it all together and you have to trust that they have the mindset to do it as well because it’s blow for blow every game.”
Ohio State’s transfer class was loaded with stars, including Olympic gold medalist Cayla Barnes and Boston College leading scorer Hannah Bilka.
a team-leading 24 goals, Dunne said she and her fellow freshmen felt like seasoned veterans themselves.
“Because our leadership was so good from returners and transfers, everyone brought that, and my roommate Jocelyn [Amos] and I were talking about it, and we know we’re freshmen but we don’t feel like it,” Dunne said. “On this team, we’re so close, friends with anyone and just bonded like sisters.”
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BASEBALL
Justin Haire signs ve-year deal to become head coach
By Sam Cipriani Asst. Sports Editor
This story was originally published June 21 and updated for the Buckeye Bound edition.
The Buckeyes baseball team has found its new head coach just a week after former head coach Bill Mosiello’s departure. June 21, the Ohio State Department of Athletics announced it would contract to become the 13th head coach in Ohio State baseball’s history.
“I am incredibly honored and excited to be named the head baseball coach at The Ohio State University,” Haire said in the athletic department’s June 21 press release. “As an Ohio native, this opportunity is especially meaningful to me. We look forward to building a championship-level program at Ohio State, where the commitment to excellence in both athletics and academics is unparalleled.”
Haire had
coached at Campbell University for 17 seasons, occupying the head coach role for the past 10. Haire worked his
seven years with the Fighting Camels, serving as the program’s recruiting coordinator, assistant coach and associate head coach before being named the head coach in
In his 10 seasons as the Fight ing Camels’ head coach, Haire led Campbell to a 317–212 record, av eraging over 30 wins per season.
According to the press release, Haire was named Big South Coach of the Year four times at Campbell, coaching three Big South Pitchers of the Year and three Big South Play ers of the Year. He has also had 13 of his players selected in the MLB Draft. Since 2018, Campbell’s program had
The Fighting Camels won the Big South Conference regu-
Campbell was a member of the conference, winning the conference tournament
Haire began his coaching career at Sterling College — where he spent one season as the pitching coach — prior to spending four seasons as an assistant coach for Ouachita Baptist University.
AHamilton, Ohio native, Haire
“Carmen Ohio.”
BOTTOM LEFT: Justin Haire has been named as Ohio State’s
graduated from Badin High School and played two seasons of college baseball as a catcher for Bowling Green before transferring to the University of Indiacareer, according to the press release.
Ohio State baseball is excited to welcome Haire and see him take control of the program, Senior Advisor for Intercollegiate Athletics Ross Bjork said in the press release.
“We had a tremendous amount of interest in this position from success-
ful coaches around the country, so it was exciting to see this search unfold,” Bjork said in the press release. “Coach Haire’s successful career as a head coach and track record of winning games in the NCAA Tournament made us stand up and take notice, and his deep Ohio roots are an added bonus. We believe Ohio State baseball can be a Big Ten contender and make deep runs in the NCAA Tournament under
up for him to start here in Columbus.”
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
Buckeyes stun No. 2 Purdue 73-79 in upset win
By Noah Weiskopf Sports Editor
This story was originally published Feb. 18 and updated for the Buckeye Bound edition.
New coach, no problem. Despite thunderous roars from Purdue fans in Columbus, Ohio State played to its own tune.
The Ohio State men’s basketball team (22-14, 9-11 Big Ten) rallied and knocked
Feb. 18 at Schottenstein Center’s Value City Arena in dramatic fashion, led by then-interim head coach Jake Diebler.
“We have some great young men in there who came together at a high level these last few days in a way that I don’t know that any of us fully anticipated that level we could get to in a short amount of time,” Diebler said. “But they deserve so much credit. I’m so very happy for them and proud of them.”
The Buckeyes were championed by then-senior forward Zed Key, who
then-sophomore guard Bruce Thornton, who had a team-high 22 points.
All that said, it didn’t start
eight points, which featured a 3-pointer, a jump shot and an and-1. Thornton, Ohio State’s leading scorer this past season — averaging 16.1 points per game — carried the team on his back,
Ohio State continued
Then-sophomore guard Roddy Gayle Jr. threw down a thrilling dunk, tying the game at 16 with
But the Buckeyes couldn’t quite then-senior center Zach Edey gave Purdue the lead right back with a dunk. Following a Purdue turnover, Ohio State then-freshman center Austin Parks got a shot to fall in the paint, which not only gave the Buckeyes their
With help from then-freshman forward Devin Royal and Thornton, the Buckeyes outscored the Boilermak-
The Buckeyes were led by Thornton, and-a-half minutes of the second half were a back-and-forth ball game.
year forward Jamison Battle conwhich gave the Buckeyes a 44-38 lead. Ohio State wouldn’t stop there. Then-sophomore guard Evan Maand Battle drilled another 3-pointer, giving Ohio State a 47-38 lead — sending Buckeye fans into a frenzy and forcing Purdue to take a timeout.
Still, the Boilermakers couldn’t quite get it together, with Key stealing the ball following the timeout. On the other end, Thornton dished the ball out beyond the arc to Battle, who made his third straight 3-pointer.
In a matter of 61 seconds, Battle and an impressive Ohio State defense gave the Buckeyes a 9-0 run, putting them ahead
“You pick up three fouls, you sit in in the second half, it’s a new opportunity,” Battle said. “And within that, my teammates have the utmost trust in me. -
self shooting and they showed that to-
Ohio State continued to play stout defense against Purdue’s offensive attack down the stretch.
ner drilled a much-needed three for Ohio State, pushing its lead to seven.
The Boilermakers weren’t done, however. While holding the Buckeyes scoreless, the Boilermakers connected on their next four free throws, followed by a with 1:39 remaining. Purdue was perfect from the line on the day going 20-for-20. For Ohio State, Battle drained a jumper and then two good free throws of his own, but Edey quickly followed up with a dunk. Just like that, the Boilermakers were back within striking distance, bringing them within two, 69-67. Ohio State didn’t look back. went 6-for-6 on their free throws — four from Battle and two from Thornton — and sealed the game for Ohio State.
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