Buckeye Bound - August 1, 2023

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Hi Buckeyes,

I am incredibly thrilled to welcome our new and returning students this year! For those who are new to the Buckeye family, be prepared to experience all of what college has to offer. Ohio State really is a place full of endless opportunities and embodies everything one imagines as “the” college experience, as there is a place for everyone to thrive.

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Freshmen, take in these next four years as a sea of opportunities to fnd yourself and reinvent your life to be the life of your dreams. Make those connections with students and professors, join as many clubs as you can, go to all the football games, explore the city of Columbus and put all your energy into becoming the best version of yourself. Find where you ft in — there are plenty of organizations designated to certain hobbies, identities and career paths — fnd where your passion lies and surround yourself with like-minded individuals. Take advantage of the diversity around you and gain as many perspectives as you possibly can, keeping an open mind. While I encourage you to take full advan-

tage of the “college experience,” recognize that it looks different for everyone, so fnd what that experience looks like for you. Be confdent in who you are and use college as a means to propel you into your best self.

As editor-in-chief of The Lantern, I promise to bring you only the most factual and trustworthy news as I lead my incredible team of writers and editors. College is where you are fnally able to make decisions for yourself, so you want to make sure that you are well-informed on what is happening in the world around you. We want The Lantern to be a resource that you can rely on and look forward to accessing during your time here. Wheth-

er it’s catching up on the latest breaking news, sports stories or fguring out the best places to eat or see a concert, we are prepared to bring that information right to your fngertips. Thank you for trusting us as a news source, it is not a job that we take lightly.

You are going to do incredible things during your time at Ohio State, and as editor-in-chief, I am honored to be a part of it.

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WE are excited to see you on campus!

You’ll love being a Buckeye and we love that you are Buckeye Bound!

From Welcome Week and football games, to meeting new friends, there’s a lot to look forward to. We can’t wait for you to engage in diferent experiences, get involved in what matters most to you— and do some amazing things not thought of before. Welcome to the place Buckeyes call home.

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Dear readers,

Here at The Lantern, we are excited to welcome you to the Ohio State community. Whether you’re a lifetime fan of our football or just a recent fan of the in-state tuition rate, we hope the start to your college experience is as smooth as possible.

It’s both an exciting and overwhelming time. On the campus desk, our goal is to make accessing information

and understanding decisions being made in and around the university a bit easier. We hope this edition can fll in where the rest of your Ohio State family cannot by sharing resources available to you, the dining plan that fts best with your time in dorms and why there may not be a president at this year’s Convocation.

Nearly all the cliches about college are true, and we hope you live all the good ones and

manage your way through the bad ones. From one anxious student to another, don’t let every decision get you down or let others think they’re any more prepared than you. I’ll repeat the advice of many others to prioritize the people and things most important to you and don’t try to be everything at once. While I may be up on campus news, don’t ask me who our quarterback is — we’re all here to help each other, learn from each other and hopefully do

some good along the way.

There are always things to do and people to meet on campus, so get involved. Even if that doesn’t mean writing for us, don’t hesitate to share stories we might be missing and stay up to date on the ones we fnd.

I wish the best for each of you, and see you on our website!

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Dorm Life: Finding Community in Your New Home

KATE SHIELDS Asst. Campus Editor shields.323@osu.edu

After the whirlwind of college applications, acceptances and decisions settles down, incoming freshmen have another exciting prospect to look forward to: dorm life.

Known as one of the most prominent aspects of college for first-year students, living in a dorm offers a multitude of opportunities for campus involvement and personal growth. Saylor Priest, vice president of the Resident Halls Advisory Council, provided a few tips and tricks to make the transition from home life to dorm life as seamless as possible.

“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. I have very close relationships with my family, and found the transition to be quite difficult,” Priest said in an email. “Everyone acclimates to college at 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 on your [neighbor’s] door and give a 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 is typically a common concern for incoming freshmen moving into their first dorm.

According to Ohio State’s housing website, the following are provided in all regular residence halls: beds, desk, desk chair, window covering, trash can, closet/wardrobe unit, refrigerator/ microwave unit, cable/internet connection and service.

Priest said it is important not to take every possession that you own to your dorm. She also recommends avoiding the pressure to go “back-to-school” shopping.

“Things such as first aid kits, many kitchen appliances or tools, and coffee makers are things that are not always necessary. The front desk in your dorm has many first aid supplies, and the Dining Experiences at Ohio State are extremely impressive, and well known nationally,” Priest said.

which are smaller groups that exist to provide programming and support to students in dorms on campus, Priest said.

“I cannot express how crucial joining my Community Council and Residence Halls Advisory Council [RHAC] was for my success as a student,” Priest said.

According to their webpage, the advisory council puts on several events

throughout the year, which provide opportunities for students to meet and foster meaningful relationships. These include movie nights, mocktail mixers, goat yoga and late-night dining hall breakfast.

“Through events and programming, I have met many lifelong friends, and it makes the large Ohio State campus feel smaller,” Priest said.

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When will Ohio State have its next president?

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While welcome events are prepared for freshmen, a speaker at Convocation might not be.

The university’s former president, Kristina M. Johnson, announced her resignation Nov. 29, 2022, and officially left the role in May after finishing her time at the university by delivering a speech to the spring class of 2023. Seven months later, university spokesperson Ben Johnson said it is too soon to say when the next president will be announced.

“The board is making good progress, and the search is moving forward efficiently,” Ben Johnson said in an email.

Without an appointment before the new semester, the university previously stated the president’s cabinet will continue to carry out much of the responsibility associated with the position.

“Members of [the] president’s cabinet have always had day-to-day oversight of their units,” Ben Johnson said. “During this transition period, cabinet members have reported on their work directly to the appropriate board committee.”

The cabinet “consists of senior leaders from across the university who advise the president on short-, mediumand long-term issues, priorities and initiatives,” according to their website. Under Kristina Johnson, there were 14 members in addition to herself.

“The cabinet meets regularly and works collaboratively, and will continue to do so,” Ben Johnson said. “The university’s colleges and units remain fully operational.”

Convocation

for first-year students where they hear from university leaders, faculty, administrators and special guests — usually includes the university president’s first appearance of the school year. Without an appointment before that date, Ben Johnson said arrangements for such a speech are not yet prepared.

“We’re looking forward to a fantastic convocation ceremony and start to the new year,” Ben Johnson said. “Final arrangements for convocation will be made at a later date.”

In April, moderators at public forums seeking input from the Ohio State community said they believe they are at the “gathering information” point in the process and pointed attendees toward two forms asking for suggestions with the new leadership.

The forms — one for inputs and comments and a second for nominations — are open online and submissions are still being accepted for consideration,

Ben Johnson said.

Though many have questions surrounding the new president, a full explanation into Kristina Johnson’s motivation for leaving has yet to be provided by her or the university.

The Lantern successfully gained access to an agreement signed by the former president and the university 16 days before the public resignation revealing that Kristina Johnson cannot speak negatively about the university.

Additionally, the agreement prevents the board of trustees and related employees from making “derogatory or disparaging” statements against Kristina Johnson.

Under the terms of the “comprehensive release,” Kristina Johnson was to receive $278,100 and one year of her $927,000 base salary, paid in monthly installments after her final day on May 7. She also voluntarily resigned her position as a tenured professor in the College of Engineering and Department of Computer Science and Engineering by signing the release.

The document was obtained through a successful legal challenge against the university filed by Jessica Langer, The Lantern’s former editor-in-chief. This is the second time The Lantern has won a public records lawsuit against the university since 2019.

Langer requested the university provide “a copy of any contract, memorandum of understanding, non-disclosure agreement or other signed document between the university and/or the Board of Trustees and University President Kristina M. Johnson related to her resignation, cessation or separation of her employment from Ohio State University, ” according to The Court of Claims of Ohio.

Kristina Johnson was given 21 days to consider signing the agreement, as well as a seven-day revocation period, according to the document. She signed the release on Nov. 13, 2022.

— the welcome event

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May 7 was former Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson’s last day in office, and an interim leader has not been announced.

What’s the best bang for your Buck(ID)?

KATE SHIELDS Asst. Campus Editor shields.323@osu.edu

Incoming freshmen at Ohio State have a lot to look forward to — but with that excitement, comes a lot of unknowns as well. One of the biggest mysteries firstyears face when arriving on campus is not only where to eat, but how.

Students have three payment options when visiting on-campus dining facilities: visits, dining dollars and BuckID cash. The specific rules of 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 decide how to 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, and each serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, closing for a few hours between each to set up for the next meal.

A single swipe is equal to $8, but that number decreases to $5 at most campus convenience stores, also known as C-Stores. Many students opt to use any extra swipes they may have on snacks, drinks and frozen meals at the end of each week since they do not roll over. Students can also use swipes at numerous non-Traditions locations such as Sloopy’s Diner or the Union Market if their meal is $8 or less. Every dining location offers to-go options, which involve placing an order via the Grubhub app. Students can upload their BuckID as the payment method in order to use swipes online.

Dining Dollars

Dining Dollars can be used at all dining locations including cafes, C-stores and coffee shops. While visits expire at the end of each week, Dining Dollars

roll over each semester/year and never expire. In other words, the Dining Dollars downloaded freshman year are still available sophomore year if they are not all spent.

A 35 percent discount is given to students when they opt to use Dining Dollars rather than swipes at cafes and markets on campus. 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. However, money can be continuously added to the Dining Dollar account as long as there is an active meal plan available.

Many students opt to use Dining Dollars in combination with a swipe if their meal costs more than $8 at any of the non-traditional locations – a meal will never exceed $8 or the equivalent of one swipe at Scott, Morrill or Kennedy Commons.

Though freshmen are just starting out on campus, keep in mind that Dining Dollars — and BuckID cash — will roll over year to year, and while students have a meal plan, they can always add more.

Once you no longer have a meal plan, adding Dining Dollars becomes more expensive than the $1-to-$1 ratio, according to the dining services website.

BuckID Cash

BuckID cash is a lot like having a debit card, but the money is downloaded onto your BuckID. The Gray 10 and Scarlet 14 plans automatically add $150, while the unlimited plan does not feature any initial BuckID cash.

All on-campus locations take BuckID cash, while there is a set group of merchants off campus who also accept it. Students will know if a restaurant or 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. New vendors were recently added to the BuckID family, making the number of restaurants that participate about 95. Popular options include Chipotle, Barrio Tacos and Raising Canes.

Dining Plans

There are three dining plan options for first-and second-years that live on campus: Traditions, Gray 10 and Scarlet 14. The cheapest option is Traditions, which is $2,172 per semester for incoming first-years. It features unlimited access to Traditions locations but offers little variety and flexibility.

Traditions does not include the option to use a visit exchange at any dining locations other than Traditions at Scott, Morrill or Kennedy Commons. In other words, if a student wants to dine somewhere other than the three

main dining halls, they must use their $100 Dining Dollars. They can also use BuckID cash, but there is none initially added and it must be put in manually and separate from the unlimited plan.

The Gray 10 plan, which costs $2,226 per semester, and the Scarlet 14, which is $2,651, are named after the number of meal visits, or swipes, a student is allowed per week: 10 or 14, respectively.

These plans also offer a bit more flexibility than the unlimited plan, as they allow for visit exchanges to be used at any dining location, not just Traditions. Visits 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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The inside of Traditions at Scott Dining hall, one of three Traditions dining locations at Ohio state.

University ends streak of academic recesses over winter break for employees after two years

years in a row. With Johnson’s recent departure from the university, though, others were unsurprised about the announcement.

Though the announcement wasn’t made by presidential leadership since the university has yet to appoint a new leader, many of the emails sent to staff and faculty included similar messaging.

“Faculty and staff wellness continues to be a priority,” Hall said. “Ohio State encourages employees to plan time away from work as needed to rest and recharge. Managers and leaders are encouraged to approve appropriate time off based on operational needs and to ensure that staff using approved time off are not compelled to work while they are out.”

Without a new appointment, Senior Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers said the decision was announced now to give “ample time for planning” in an email to some staff. Shivers also mentioned several options for the breaks if needed.

JOSIE STEWART Campus Editor stewart.2117@osu.edu

This story was originally published July 5 and updated for the Buckeye Bound Edition.

Hopefully, some at Ohio State didn’t plan their holiday beach vacations too soon this year.

After two years of university faculty and staff enjoying academic recesses in December, it was announced June 21 that the same closures will not be scheduled again this year. The breaks started in 2021 with an announcement from former Ohio State President Kristina Johnson granting an extra three

days of time off over winter break.

“These recesses were determined on a year-by-year basis, giving special consideration to the challenges we were facing both at that time and throughout each associated academic year,” Katie Hall, interim senior vice president of the Office of Human Resources, said in an email to faculty and staff. “After a careful review, the university is not scheduling an academic recess for December 2023.”

In 2022, Johnson announced the same days off on Nov. 22, celebrating the work by employees and expressing gratitude for the community.

“So many of you continually put aside personal time and make sacrifices to support our mission of education, research and service. The health, safety and well-being of all Buckeyes is always my top concern,” Johnson said in the email. “We are able to use this time to support health and well-being because classes are not in session, and there are fewer people on our campuses and reduced operations.”

This excluded critical services and employees who normally work on holidays.

Though the decision is made year by year, some employees expected the break to remain since it followed two

“I know that many team members enjoyed the academic recess over the past couple of years and that this news may be disappointing,” Shivers said. “Having said that, there are a great many factors and complexities that had to be considered and that led to this decision.”

She also encouraged staff to mention ideas or suggestions to Student Life directors for the break in addition to a few of her own, including supporting employees’ vacation requests, depending more on remote work options and moving meetings for the week the recess would have taken place.

The review process was not explained openly in these emails to the university community. University spokesperson Chris Booker said “there was special consideration given to the challenges employees were facing in 2021 and 2022” when making the yearly decision.

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Students walking down The Oval in the winter. Faculty and staff now must adjust to a year without an academic recess in the winter for the first time in two years.

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.

• Student Life Disability Services: Helps students with disabilities access campus resources and navigate Ohio State. Students in need of services can email slds@osu.edu or call 614-292-3307.

• Multicultural Center: Uplifts Ohio State students through its intercultural model, in addition to offering services, outreach and programs. Students in need of services can email sl-mccinfo@osu. edu or call 614-688-8849.

• Student Wellness Center: Helps students to work towards balance and wellness. Students in need of services can email wellness@osu. edu or call 614-292-4527.

• Younkin Success Center: Provides information regarding tutoring, academic services, career services and more at younkinsuccess.osu. edu.

• Tutoring Services: Services can be found at younkinsuccess.osu. edu/tutoring/. To find additional tutoring resources, see below and visit younkinsuccess.osu.edu/tutoring/additional-tutoringresources/.

Residence Hall Tutoring (Certified Tutors in math, physics and chemistry)

Office of Diversity and Inclusion Tutoring

Business: Fisher Business Office of Diversity and Inclusion Student Services Tutoring Assistance

General Chemistry Learning Resource Center

Economics Learning Center

Spanish and Portuguese Teaching and Learning Centers

French and Italian Tutoring/Translation Services

Math and Stats Learning Center

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Mental Health Resource Guide:

If you are struggling with your mental health, you are not alone. There are many ways to get connected with mental health professionals both nationally and locally. Below is an incomplete list of resources including counseling, crisis text lines and addiction services.

Hotlines

• National Suicide Prevention 24/7 Life-Line: 800-273-8255 or dial 988

• Columbus Suicide 24/7 Hotline: 614-221-5445

• The 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

Text Lines

• National 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741-741

• Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text “4HOPE” to 741-741

• The 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 10-15 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 15-20 minute phone session for students to speak one-on-one with counseling staff.

• Group Counseling: Psychoeducation and skills group counseling; interpersonal group counseling; and identify-specific group counseling.

• Drop-In Workshops: Free drop-in workshops with topics ranging from food, exercise and sleep strategies for mental health to beating anxiety.

Wexner Medical Center Harding Hospital:

• 614-293-9600. (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. (Offers free counseling and treatment for depression, anxiety, personality disorders and other mental health conditions.)

Addiction Resources and Treatments

• Columbus Public Health Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program: 614-6456839 (Provides prevention, intervention, outpatient treatment and group counseling programs.)

• The Recovery Village Columbus: 855-477-8671 (Offers multilevel substance abuse treatment, including medical detox, residential rehabilitation, outpatients care and teletherapy.)

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Religious Resource Guide:

• Religious Studies Club: Regular meetings Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., and frequent field 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.

• The 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. Email amy.liu@intervarsity.org 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 Cruatohiostate.com to learn more.

• H20 Students: Student organization seeking to help students become fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ in affiliation with H20 church. Visit h2ocolumbus. org or email h2o-students-officers@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 fulfillment of the religious obligations of Muslims at Ohio State 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 614-2943296 to learn more.

• Young Life: Student organization looking to create a community of students following Jesus Christ. Email ohiostateyl@gmail.com to learn more.

Prayer and meditation spaces:

Interfaith Prayer and Reflection Room, 3020C Ohio Union

Interfaith Prayer Room, 246 Atwell Hall Meditation and Reflection Room, 191 Arps

Meditation and Reflection Room, 291 Campbell Hall Meditation Room, 360E Health Sciences Library in Prior Hall* Meditation Room, 008 Meiling Hall (medical students only)*

Quiet Room, A225 PAES Building*

• Quiet Room, 251 ElectroScience Laboratory

• Quiet Room, 178 Knowlton Hall*

• Quiet Room, 223D Gerlach Hall*

• Quiet Room, 507 Denney Hall*

• Sanctuary Space, 1120B Dodd Hall

• Sanctuary Space, S501, S510 Rhodes Hall*

• Sanctuary Space, S558 Rhodes Hall

• Sanctuary Space, 224 Dulles Hall*

• Sanctuary Space, 040 Eighteenth Avenue Library

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A guide to staying safe on Ohio State’s campus

AMANI BAYO Special Projects Editor bayo.6@osu.edu

As the fall semester approaches, incoming students new to campus life and the surrounding Columbus community may be 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 daily crime log, 353 crimes have occurred since May 5, with the majority of offenses being theft and drug arrests.

Reports on campus, including the Wexner Medical Center, of theft, burglary and aggravated assault have remained relatively the same in Spring 2022 and Spring 2023 with theft being the majority, university spokesperson 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. Ohio State also offers a live, interactive community crime map in partnership with the Columbus Division of Police to track off-campus crime reports and statistics. Additionally, Ohio State sends out Buckeye Alerts to students and faculty, often through text message, when immediate action is needed to stay safe.

Students should take precautions such as traveling in groups and avoid leaving items unattended, Hedman said. He also recommends that each student use their BuckID at main entrances to let only themselves in — not unknown individuals.

“We all have a role in creating and supporting a safe and welcoming campus. We ask students, faculty and staff to do their part by locking doors and windows at home and securing motor vehicles, traveling in groups, and paying paying attention to their surroundings to enhance the safety of all Buckeyes,”

Hedman said.

The Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement in the

Office of Student Life offers free safety devices for students to use, including window and door alarms, batteries and a Birdie keychain alarm, which can be

heard up to 225 feet away in case of an emergency.

Chris Antjas, operations manager of the engagement center, 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.

Students can receive up to five of these devices for free in the center’s office on the third floor of the Ohio Union. Antjas said the organization will also partner with the Undergraduate Student Government to distribute steering wheel locks.

Other resources include Lyft Ride Smart, which offers students 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 benefit student safety and work on 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 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.

Spring 2022 (Jan.-March)

Aggravated Assault: 2

Burglary/Breaking & Entering: 9 Theft: 70

Spring 2023 (Jan.- March)

Aggravated Assault: 1

Burglary/Breaking & Entering: 9 Theft: 91

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Blankenship Hall, located on West Campus, houses the Department of Public Safety.

Do you have what it takes to be Brutus?

JOSIE STEWART Campus Editor stewart.2117@osu.edu

Though there are many different forms of buckeyes — from a chocolate dessert to an Ohio State student — one stands above the rest.

Literally, at some games, towering at nearly 6 feet, 9 inches.

Brutus Buckeye, the live incarnation of

Ohio’s favorite nut, has represented the university since 1965, and even at 57, sometimes appears at over 400 events each year. About 10-25 students try out each year to don the 5-pound head for a chance to take their school spirit to the next level.

“I like to always let people know that this is the physical embodiment of Ohio State,” head mascot coach Ray Sharp said. “That’s a really big responsibility. Ohio State is one of the top institutions

in the country. It’s so important to Columbus and the state of Ohio. People take a lot of pride in it.”

Brutus was conjured up by two students who thought it was time Ohio State had its own mascot, according to his website. The original version, which debuted at the Homecoming game in 1965, was made out of papier-mâché and paid for by the Ohio Staters, a student service organization.

The name was selected through a contest, and by 1967, the nut was under the control of Block O, another student organization dedicated to school spirit.

Seeing his success on the field and through many iterations of a leggy nut, Brutus eventually joined the cheerleading and spirit team in 1974, where he still practices today.

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The outfit has come a long way since papier-mâché, and wearing it comes with many more benefits than it did in the ‘60s. Along with a partial scholarship paid by donations, the team of “Bruti” also has its own coaching team, including Sharp.

Sharp was the embodiment of Ohio State himself from 2010-2013 and now is taking on the coaching role. According to him, every aspiring Brutus starts with just one thing — an essay explaining why you want to embody the nut.

Sharp said this ensures students are in it for reasons that fit what the program represents — not just free merchandise.

“Our job is to make sure that we’re bringing individuals into the team that fit our values, fit our culture and the

culture of Ohio State athletics,” Sharp said. “As long as you’re being honest, we can always have a discussion.”

In addition to the essay, students trying out must attend a prep session, undergo an interview and then show a panel of judges their skills inside the costume.

Other eligibility requirements include enrollment on main campus, a valid license and good driving record, at least 20 hours committed to the role a week and maintaining above a 2.0 GPA for the academic year.

Despite Brutus’ stature, there isn’t a height requirement to become the mascot. Sharp said as long as students won’t take fans out of the illusion, anyone can try out.

Besides events, the students must commit to practices two or three times

a week, strength and conditioning three times a week, digital production preparation two days a week and planning meetings once a week. A fulltime class schedule also has to be made based on these times.

Even with this much commitment, students who get to become Brutus must not share their secret. Sharp said this requires a bit of expertise with excuses, including hiding an extra large costume bag as laundry or constantly saying there’s an exam the next day to study for.

According to another website dedicated to the mascot, though six students take on the role, there isn’t actually more than one Brutus Buckeye.

“Brutus is a magical creature. Similar to mythical legends like the tooth fairy, and Santa [Claus], Brutus has the ability to come and go in the blink of an eye

wherever he is needed,” the website said. “Brutus has a team of several individuals who help to make sure that where ever Brutus is needed, he will be there and make it a wonderful experience.”

The team of mascots has already been selected for this school year, and you can catch them at nearly every Ohio State event. If you’re eager to give it a go, Sharp holds tryouts each year giving students the opportunity to wear the famous head at least once.

“A lot of times, we will call out to people that are trying out that you’re taking on a really, really big responsibility,” Sharp said. “Because when you go to a birthday party, you’re not representing yourself only. You’re representing the state of Ohio.”

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Black and African American Student Resource Guide:

• Black Student Association: Club supporting and uplifting Black students in university housing. Email ohiostatebsa@ osu.edu 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 christmas.15@osu.edu to learn more.

• 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.

• National Pan-Hellenic Council: Governing body of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities holding collective programming and uplifting Black voices. Visit nphcohiostate.com to learn more and apply, contact the council at slf@osu.edu.

Sexual Violence Resource Guide

Hotlines

• Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) Rape Helpline: 614-267-7020

• Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673

• LSS Choices Domestic Violence Hotline: 614-2244663

• LGBT National Health Center Hotline: 888-8434564

On Campus

• 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

Off Campus

• Mount Carmel Crime & Trauma Assistance Program: 614-234-5900

• LSS Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence: 614224-7200

• Ohio Domestic Violence Network: 614-781-9651, info@odvn.org

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Dear any and all fedgling Buckeyes,

Allow me to be the umpteenth person to extend a warm welcome to you on Ohio State’s — and, by extension, The Lantern’s — behalf.

I can hardly believe a new year is already upon us, but time does have a funny way of slipping by unnoticed. As a frst-year, I was thrilled by the prospect of writing for a legitimate newspaper.

Two years later, that feeling of exhilaration I once held close to my chest has expanded. I am now an editor, much to my slightly younger self’s delight.

Arts & Life’s purpose is acquainting you with the Columbus community, which grows ever more vibrant with each passing day. Our desk thrives off of human-interest content, and we consistently seek out stories pertaining to visual art, music, dance, flm,

theater, literature, fashion and pop culture. Of course, coloring outside the lines is never discouraged. Sometimes the most captivating ideas cannot be sorted into a single category.

In this print edition, you can expect to see guides detailing notable aspects of student life at Ohio State. Discover a BuckID’s off-campus capabilities, this year’s Welcome Week happenings and even precious pieces of advice from Tony-

winning actress Bonnie Milligan.

Consider each article, What’s Up and Q&A a love letter from us to you. Expect more all year long.

Being at a loss for words is somewhat of a rarity for Lantern staffers, but we appreciate your readership more than words can possibly describe.

All my well wishes,

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How to unlock the maximum power and potential of a BuckID

management at Ohio State, said any student enrolled in at least one inperson class at Ohio State’s Columbus campus can purchase unlimited access to the Central Ohio Transit Authority — or COTA — bus system for $13.50 a semester.

“[Students] need to take their BuckID and swipe it when they get on the bus,” Boiarski-Markle said. “It doesn’t take any money when you get on the bus. It’s simply just validating that [students] can ride during that semester.”

Those daunted by taking public transport should spend some time familiarizing themselves with COTA’s website and its various resources, Boiarski-Markle said.

Pitaya

A relatively affordable boutique along North High Street, Pitaya keeps students looking chic all year long.

CVS Pharmacy Lane and High, CVS Pharmacy Neil Avenue

CVS’ close proximity to campus makes it a suitable place to run errands, and the ability to use BuckIDs offers students greater flexibility.

Columbus Classics

Adriatico’s Pizza

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Despite its tiny frame, the BuckID packs quite a punch on and off campus.

The BuckID — Ohio State’s official identification card — functions as a key, dining plan and debit card for students on a daily basis, director of BuckID Josh Bodnar said. Possessing a BuckID grants holders the ability to travel and buy goods around Columbus, so it is imperative that Buckeyes know how to effectively manage their cards, he said.

“Never give your BuckID to someone else would be my No. 1 tip,” Bodnar said. “There are some students who, over the course of four years, will lose and replace it like 10 to 12 times. Just figure out how you’re going to keep track of it.”

New Developments

Ohio State’s incoming class of 2027 will be the first ever to have BuckIDs

with embedded chips, Bodnar said. This means they can be tapped as opposed to swiped at certain locations, including the Traditions at Scott turnstiles and all residence halls, he said.

“We’ve been piloting it with the maintenance staff on campus for about the last year, year and a half,” Bodnar said. “The long-term goal is to look at possible use of mobile technologies down the road, but we’re probably still a few years away from that.”

Bodnar said students must keep their BuckIDs fully intact in order for the tap feature to function properly.

“We sell little grippers that you can use to attach it to a lanyard or something else, but they can’t put a hole in [their BuckID] because there’s an antenna in it now that makes the chip work,” Bodnar said. “The magstripe will still work, but you lose all the benefits of having a card that can be tapped.”

Transportation

Susan Boiarski-Markle, assistant director of transportation and traffic

“They have a trip planner on there where [students] can put their starting address and ending address, and it’ll tell them the different bus or bus routes they need to take,” Boiarski-Markle said. “It even gives them walking directions if they have to go from one bus stop across the street to another.”

Off-campus Merchants

Students are able to use BuckID cash, which comes with their meal plan, at businesses around campus with the swipe of their card. Most students, however, are not aware of every location that allows this.

Below is a list comprising some of students’ favorite spots that accept BuckID.

Nearby Businesses

Barnes & Noble: The Ohio State University Bookstore

The bookstore is the perfect place to purchase back-to-school supplies such as textbooks or writing utensils.

Gateway Film Center

As the go-to off-campus movie theater for Ohio State students, Gateway showcases underground films and blockbusters alike.

Consistently ranked as having the best pizza, Adriatico’s is an Ohio State staple that every student must try at least once.

Buckeye Donuts

Open since 1969, Buckeye Donuts has long served as one of students’ most beloved establishments. Open 24 hours every day, it is the perfect place for a hearty breakfast or midnight snack.

Cazuela’s Mexican Cantina

Cazuela’s provides not only indoor and outdoor seating, but also a dynamic atmosphere unparalleled by any other off-campus restaurant. Its Mexican cuisine can be enjoyed at two locations by North and South campuses.

HangOverEasy

HangOverEasy is one of the most popular breakfast spots for students, whether they are going out for a pregame-day celebration or relaxing weekend breakfast.

Roots Natural Kitchen

A newer addition to Ohio State’s long list of off-campus eateries, Roots offers healthy food options at a prime location near central campus.

To see a complete list of the 100-plus restaurants that accept BuckID as a form of payment, visit BuckID’s website.

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More businesses will need to display this sticker outside their doors as the number of vendors within the BuckID dining program has increased to 95.

What’s Up: 2023-24 Welcome Week Events

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As campus is flooded with the hustle and bustle of incoming and returning Buckeyes alike, many students may be in search of a reprieve from their unpacking and class mapping. Luckily for these students, Welcome Week — beginning Aug. 20 — presents a wide range of events, concerts and festivals to students eager to immerse themselves in Buckeye culture.

AUGUST 20

• Student Involvement Fair (Free)

The annual fair offers students the chance to learn about hundreds of student organizations on campus and discover ways to get involved outside of class. The Oval and South Oval will host these student organizations, campus departments and local nonprofits from 4-7 p.m.

• Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati ($35+)

The Lower.com Field will house an epic showdown between the Columbus Crew and their biggest rival: FC Cincinnati.

• Granger Smith at Kemba! Live ($25-65)

The minister turned country singer-songwriter — also known by his alter ego, Earl Dibbles Jr. — takes the outdoor amphitheater’s stage alongside featured country performer Dylan Schneider.

AUGUST 21

• Buck-i-Frenzy (Free)

Visit the RPAC at noon for four hours of food, music and other goodies — all free of charge — during this interactive lifestyle festival featuring local and national companies.

• LGBTQ Welcome (Back) Mix and Mingle (Free)

The Center for Belonging and Social Change is partnering with the LGBTQ Leaders’ Consortium to host a free mixer for LGBTQ students and allies in the Ohio Union’s East Ballroom from 4-6 p.m. RSVP required for admission.

• President’s Convocation (Free)

As the official welcome event for first-year students, Convocation provides students with words of wisdom from various university leaders and staff members. Go to the Schottenstein Center at 11 a.m., to attend this time-honored Ohio State tradition.

AUGUST 22

• APIDA Welcome and Showcase (Free)

Connect with the Asian, Pacific Islander and DesiAmerican community through this free event — which welcomes both APIDA students and allies — hosted by the Center for Belonging and Social Change and the Asian American Association. Whether in pursuit of new student organizations to join or simply a place to meet new people, the 4-9 p.m. event promises an inclusive environment plus performances by the student community.

• Columbus Clippers vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp ($6-21)

Huntington Park will host the Clippers and the Jumbo Shrimp several evenings this week, with varying game highlights such as “Tansky Tuesday Dime-A-Dog Night” for 10-cent hot dogs or “$5 FRIDAY!!!” for discounted beer, wine and pizza. AUGUST

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• Native American and Indigenous Welcome Gathering (Free)

In partnership with the Native American Indigenous Peoples Cohort, the Center for Belonging and Social Change is welcoming all Native American and Indigenous students and allies to the Ohio Union’s Alonso Family Room from 4-6 p.m., to foster student connections and offer assistance in adjusting to the upcoming school year.

AUGUST 24

• Latinx Welcome Cookout (Free)

Latinx students and allies are encouraged to stop by the Ohio Union’s Potter Plaza from 4-6 p.m., for this social mixer hosted by the Center for Belonging and Social Change and the Universitywide Council of Latinx Organizations, also known as UCLO. Light refreshments will be offered.

• Pearl Market (Free)

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., until mid-October, Gay and Pearl streets transform into a farmers’ market, where fresh food and other local goods are sold to passersby.

AUGUST 25

• African American Family Affair and Reunion (Free)

The Center for Belonging and Social Change and the Undergraduate Black Student Leaders are working together to provide an evening of music, food and fun to all Black students and allies in the Ohio Union’s Performance Hall from 5-7 p.m.

• Wonderbus Music & Arts Festival ($50-99 per ticket)

There are few places in Columbus where you can hear the electronic, reggae and rap music of artists like Pitbull, Sean Kingston and Big Freedia within one venue; luckily, Wonderbus is one of these local rarities. Be sure to check out Ohio State’s Discount Ticket Program’s website for significantly discounted tickets, including both one-day and three-day passes.

• Short North Walking Tour ($68)

Columbus Food Adventures offers the chance to indulge in some of the Short North’s “culinary delights” via this one-mile tour. For Ohio State families looking to familiarize themselves with the area or food lovers, this six-stop, food-filled tour may be the perfect way to spend the day.

AUGUST 26

• Wonderbus Music & Arts Festival ($50-99 per ticket)

See Demi Lovato, Oliver Tree and Surfaces during day two of the festival, which promises more big names taking the stage, plus food trucks and other culinary vendors.

• Columbus Crew vs. Toronto ($30-330)

See Columbus’ Major League Soccer team take the Lower.com Field against Toronto FC starting at 7:30.

AUGUST 27

• Wonderbus Music & Arts Festival ($50-99 per ticket)

CAAMP, Portugal. The Man and Brittany Howard are headlining the final day of the festival, where Columbus-originated band CAAMP will be adding another major festival performance to their list, which already includes Firefly, Shaky Knees, Austin City Limits and more.

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specimens in addition to other types of flora. Spanning roughly 13 acres, the grounds comprise five different gardens and an arboretum. Visitors are free to bask in the flowers from 7 a.m., until dusk year-round.

See a Short North Stage production ($33.33-$65.71)

Attending any of the shows in Short North Stage’s 2023-24 lineup means getting a real taste of professional theater. Popular titles such as “Sondheim on Sondheim,” “The Rocky Horror Show,” “Kinky Boots” and “The Color Purple” are slated to grace the Garden Theatre Mainstage this year.

Support the Columbus Blue Jackets (Ticket prices vary)

Make a trip to Nationwide Arena — one of the finer NHL arenas — to complete an unofficial rite of passage for Columbus residents. Though the 2023-24 season kicks off in October, it is never too early to plan ahead.

Cheer on the Columbus Crew (Ticket prices vary)

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Columbus boasts a vivid array of restaurants, bars and nightlife, but those uninterested in partying have nothing to fear. As proven by the following list of activities, memorable excursions can come in many forms.

Note: For all ticketed activities mentioned, admission prices are listed before taxes/fees. Consult the Ohio State Discount Ticket Program’s webpage to view any/all offers currently available to students enrolled at Ohio State’s Columbus campus.

Visit the Scioto Mile (Free)

The Scioto Mile, situated in the heart of Columbus, encompasses over 175 acres of parkland. With its stunning view of Columbus’ skyline and overall scenic atmosphere, the Scioto Mile provides access to an integrated system of pedestrian paths, bikeways, boulevards and — of course — parks. It remains an ideal site for taking a stroll or having a picnic with friends.

Drop by the North Market (Free)

A dining and shopping hub, the North Market has been a staple of Columbus’ community since 1876. Its downtown location houses 30 independently owned small businesses, including

Black Radish Creamery, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Satori Ramen Bar.

Escape to The Book Loft of German Village

(Free)

Only a few blocks south of the Ohio Statehouse and open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., every day, The Book Loft is a bookworm’s dream come to life. The labyrinthine shop contains 32 rooms, all of which are repurposed from pre-Civil War buildings and bursting with books.

Explore the Columbus Park of Roses (Free)

The Columbus Park of Roses is a charming public garden up High Street, showcasing more than 12,000 rose

As the first-ever club in Major League Soccer, the Columbus Crew has quite a legacy to uphold. The Crew’s versatile roster and passionate fanbase consistently make every game at Lower. com Field worth watching — win, lose or draw.

Rally around the Columbus Clippers (Ticket prices vary)

Spectate America’s pastime and the surrounding Arena District by attending a Columbus Clippers game this fall. Keep an eye out for various food promotions, especially “Tansky Tuesday Dime-ADog Night.” Hot dogs are sold for 10 cents each while supplies last.

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Bikers enjoying a sunny ride on the Scioto Mile located along the Scioto River. There are many alternatives to going out and partying in Columbus, and the Scioto Mile is one of them.

LGBTQ+-owned local businesses in Columbus

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This story was originally published July 31, 2022, and updated for the Buckeye Bound Edition.

Columbus has proven itself to be a great city for members of the LGBTQ+ community to visit or call home. Because of this, many of the best spots Columbus has to offer are LGBTQ+owned.

Food and entertainment scenes:

Barcelona

Barcelona has been operating in the heart of German Village for over 25 years. Specializing in Spanish-inspired dishes with a menu that changes weekly, Barcelona also features an alluring outdoor patio in addition to its historic indoor space.

Pattycake Bakery

Pattycake Bakery offers some of Columbus’ best sweets using organic, vegan ingredients. This LGBTQ+owned bakery is located in Clintonville but is well worth the trip to experience some of the finest treats the city has to offer — from pumpkin whoopie pies to lovely lemon cupcakes.

Union Cafe

Union Cafe is a staple of the Short North and is one of Columbus’ most popular cafes. Offering modern American cuisine served at inexpensive prices along with a mind-bending martini menu, Union allows you to enjoy the liveliness of High Street in a welcoming setting.

Slammers

Slammers may be one of the last lesbian bars in the country, but it’s still going strong as an all-inclusive space after three decades. Originally built as a pizza restaurant and bar for women to

feel comfortable with their partners, Slammers has since grown into an essential LGBTQ+-friendly spot in Columbus over the years.

Retailers:

Out of the Closet

With a mission of making every customer feel safe, seen and welcome, this High Street shop offers some of Columbus’ best thrift finds and a host of well-curated merchandise. Not only does Out of the Closet offer free HIV testing, but 96 cents of every dollar made goes into providing HIV services in Columbus as well as around the world.

Olliver Lifestyle

Despite being an online store, Olliver Lifestyle offers some of the best handpoured soy candles in Columbus at great prices. You can often find them at various flea markets around Columbus or by visiting their online store, where

you just might catch free shipping.

MrSeams

Columbus-based retailer MrSeams produces an array of embroidered custom items from masks to bags to ties. With distinct design and custom request options, MrSeams is certainly a one-stop shop for accessories.

Queerencia

Queerencia is an online lifestyle brand that aims to empower members of the LGBTQ+ community to embrace who they are and show off their queer pride. With some of the best pride apparel in Columbus, Queerencia is making waves in the Columbus LGBTQ+ community.

Health and personal care services:

Goodfellow’s

Unlike your typical barbershop, Goodfellow’s on South High Street focuses on elevating each of its guest’s personal style and well-being. While maintaining an inviting, clean and social environment, this LGBTQ+-owned barbershop offers traditional and modern barber cuts for everyone.

Square One Salon and Spa

Square One Spa is a relaxing environment for spa and salon services located on Fourth Street. Whether it be a massage, facial or haircut, this LGBTQ+-owned spa has you covered. Committed to improving the Columbus community, Square One Spa even allows customers to submit a donation request. If and when the request is approved, the company will subsequently make a donation to a local charity.

Heartfelt Yoga Studio

Located just off High Street on East Fifth Avenue, Heartfelt’s mission is to pave the way for other fitness centers and yoga studios to better represent all people. The studio prioritizes creating a safe space where members can be their most authentic selves.

Outside patio of lesbian bar Slammers, painted with the LGBTQ+ rainbow flag.

New to news: Staying informed as college students

EMMA WOZNIAK Asst. Arts & Life Editor wozniak.82@osu.edu

As human beings, there is a civic duty to uphold: an obligation to stay educated on the goings-on of our community, nation and beyond. And for the average college student, our personal bubble tends to occupy the forefront of our brain, slowly edging out the information we deem irrelevant until we are so nearsighted in our view of the world that we have become entirely oblivious to the other 7.8 billion people living in it.

But this condition isn’t permanent.

Sure, being a college student can mean a seemingly unbearable workload and a to-do list with infinite unticked boxes. It can mean flopping onto a couch after a 12-hour day thinking the daily news couldn’t be a more unappealing way to unwind. Still, settling for ignorance is not the solution. For those college students who feel the stressors of dayto-day life prevent them from staying up to date on current events, The Lantern staff has some advice to help keep them informed.

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What piece of advice would you give to a college student who wants to be more informed but doesn’t know where to start?

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Where to get back-to-school Ohio State gear this fall

SAMANTHA HARDEN Lantern Reporter harden.546@osu.edu

With the 2023-24 school year right around the corner, it is crucial that incoming students and their parents know where to get all the best Buckeye gear.

Ohio State recently entered into a partnership with Canadian activewear brand Lululemon, which will begin selling officially licensed Ohio State apparel starting Aug. 26. Anna Vonderhaar, a director of marketing and loyalty programming at Ohio State, said the new Lululemon line will include an assortment of products designed for both men and women.

“We feel Lululemon answers the call for Ohio State students and alumni who want to wear their Ohio State gear in everyday fashion,” Vonderhaar said.

Vonderhaar said there was much collaboration between Lululemon and Barnes & Noble — where the merchandise will be sold — in order to not only create the new products but also stock them at a location that is easily accessible to students and parents.

Carina Napoleon, a third-year cross country and track runner for Ohio State, said she uses a lot of Lululemon products in her daily wardrobe.

“For the team, we are only allowed to wear Nike-branded clothes,” said Napoleon. “So, likely I won’t be purchasing any of the products for practice.”

Even though Napoleon — who is studying speech and hearing sciences as well as American Sign Language — cannot don any pieces from the new Lululemon line for her practices, she said the collaboration is still exciting for Ohio State as a whole.

“I have heard of some other schools that have Lululemon products, and I assumed Ohio State would jump on it at some point,” said Napoleon. “It is cool because the brand has a lot of good basics that I have in my closet.”

The new merchandise will be available for in-person purchase at The Ohio State University Bookstore in Barnes & Noble as well as online purchase via the bookstore’s website. Those looking for even more Ohio State spiritwear separate from the new Lululemon line can visit many outfitters on and off campus.

The Ohio State University Bookstore

The official Ohio State Barnes & Noble Bookstore is perhaps the most popular location for purchasing different brands of Buckeye attire near campus. The store is located on North High Street in the Gateway University District and offers a variety of apparel and gift options for both students and fans.

College Traditions

Located on Lane Avenue near the north end of campus, College Traditions has everything from T-shirts and jerseys to home decor and dog toys.

The Buckeye Corner by Lids

The Buckeye Corner by Lids has a total of five locations in central Ohio, including one on Lane Avenue and one in Easton Town Center. Though it sells a variety of goods, The Buckeye Corner is an especially optimal location for buying hats; everything from bucket and dad hats to visors and ear wraps can be found there. HOMAGE

HOMAGE is an Ohio-based lifestyle brand founded in 2007 with the goal of preserving moments in music, sports and pop culture through its clothing. One motif Homage is particularly known for is its “Script Ohio” design, which can be purchased on T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, sweatpants and more. They carry an array of sizes for men, women and kids.

Rag-O-Rama

Rag-O-Rama is a secondhand clothing store located on High Street, just north of campus in Clintonville. They, along with other secondhand shops near campus, have a rack in the store dedicated to affordable Ohio State garments for students, alumni and parents who live in the area.

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Clothing Underground is a second hand clothing store at 1652 N. High St., that sells upcycled items, often Ohio State-related.

Q&A: Ohio State alum Bonnie Milligan talks Tony win and general tips for Buckeyes

LUCY LAWLER Arts & Life Editor lawler.129@osu.edu

Bonnie Milligan graduated from Ohio State in 2006, leaving campus with a Bachelor of Arts in theater and steadfast acting ambitions. Fast forward 17 years later, and she has two Broadway credits under her belt.

Known by the moniker “Belting Bonnie” online, Milligan starred as the comedic yet complex Princess Pamela in “Head Over Heels” — a jukebox musical adaptation of “The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia” — from June 2018 to January 2019. She returned to Broadway in November 2022 as lovable con artist Aunt Debra in “Kimberly Akimbo,” a role she still plays at the time of publication.

“Kimberly Akimbo,” which follows

the titular character as she navigates adolescence and struggles with a disease, causing premature aging, was named best musical at this year’s Tony Awards. Milligan took home the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical trophy, making good on her first Tony nomination.

In an email, Milligan reflected on her time spent at Ohio State as well as her vibrant career onstage.

Q: What was the most challenging aspect of your Ohio State experience?

BM: I kept a very busy schedule on top of doing shows, and being a part of the new works & Honors programs, under the amazing Dr. Joy Reilly, who is now retired. So I think balancing it all was probably the most challenging aspect of my time in school.

Q: You recently merited the 2023 Tony Award for best featured actress in a musical, having won for your portrayal of [Aunt] Debra in “Kimberly Akimbo.” What does this accomplishment mean to your college self?

BM: It is an incredible feeling to accomplish a dream. I think back to my college self, knowing that it may be a hard road ahead, and I’m just so glad it all truly paid off. The hard work, the training, the investment I made in myself, would be acknowledged by my industry in the most beautiful way one day.

Q: Do you even think about college at this stage of your life and career?

BM: I’m still very close with several friends I made at Ohio State. I look back on my time very fondly, and feel that the training I received helped me be a very well-rounded actor.

Q: What advice can you give to incoming Ohio State students?

BM: Enjoy your time, your friends, the beautiful campus. Take all of the opportunities that come your way. And start investing in yourself now. Whatever your passions may be, give them your wholehearted efforts and just shine!

Q: What advice can you give to Ohio State students wanting to achieve “success” post-graduation? How do you view the concept of success as a critically acclaimed performer?

BM: I think it comes down to the integrity of how you approach your work. Success, to me, means doing sound, meaningful work that I’m proud of doing. The recognition by my community in the form of a Tony Award was incredible, but I’ve found such meaningful success through the years, well before the Tony. I’ve made collaborations with artists I admire. I’ve brought my own special view into many situations, and I feel like I’ve been able to make a stamp on my industry.

Q: Has your approach to learning from mistakes changed from college to now? If yes, how so?

BM: Everything is a learning opportunity, and I always like to look forward.

Q: Is there anything else you want to say to current and future Ohio State students?

BM: Choose to believe in yourself! Make that investment and whatever you choose to do, bring your whole self to it! Kindness matters, and enjoy your college time! It all goes by so quickly.

LUCY LAWLER | ARTS & LIFE EDITOR

Bonnie Milligan, or @beltingbons on Instagram, is an Ohio State alum and Tony-winning performer.

What’s Up: Nifty and nourishing apps for Ohio State students

LUCY LAWLER Arts & Life Editor lawler.129@osu.edu

A versatile collection of apps is like a well-stocked toolbox, especially for young adults. The list below features apps suitable for several spheres of college life.

Note: Prices are listed before taxes/fees.

Secondhand Shopping:

Depop (Free)

Shop Ohio State merch, vintage clothing pieces and accessories galore from this online marketplace.

Poshmark (Free)

Similar to Depop, Poshmark is a well-known buying and selling platform, especially when it comes to pre-loved clothing.

rumie (Free, offers in-app purchases)

Created with students in mind, the reselling app rumie requires a working .edu email for signup. Patrick Phillips, one of rumie’s co-founders, said the app aims to facilitate safe buyer-seller interactions on college campuses.

“We try to keep it as simple as possible,” Phillips said. “If you want to buy something, all you have to do is message the other student, and you know, agree on a time to meet up and a price.”

Phillips said some of rumie’s most popular listed items are clothes, dorm-friendly furniture, old textbooks and event tickets. Getting to know one’s peers better is an added benefit, he said.

“You’re meeting up with someone that goes to your same classes or that you walk past on campus,” Phillips said.

Ohio State (Free)

The Essentials: Wellness and Productivity:

The official Ohio State app is an epicenter for all things Buckeye. Monitor countless factors — BuckID funds, nearby bus stops, class schedule(s), grade history, mental health resources and more — in one place.

Ohio State Buckeyes (Free)

For students who are sports fans, downloading the Ohio State Buckeyes app is a must. Purchase, sell, view or transfer any ticket. Live game audio for select sports is also available.

Duo Mobile (Free)

This two-factor authentication app protects students’ digital privacy and personal information when they log in to their Ohio State-related accounts.

Grubhub: Food Delivery (Free)

Students can take advantage of Ohio State’s ongoing partnership with Grubhub by linking their BuckID to an already existing or new Grubhub account. Place pick-up orders at on-campus dining locations or have meals delivered to any dorm’s front door.

Lyft (Free)

When walking or busing is impossible, requesting a ride via Lyft might be students’ best option. Luckily, Ohio State’s Lyft Ride Smart program secures discounted rides for students from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., within a designated service area.

Notability (Free, offers in-app purchases)

Spice up the note-taking process with Notability, an app that brings creativity into academia. When students are not frantically scribbling down information in class, they can explore Notability’s copious free templates. Pre-designed calendars, daily logs, budget planners and coloring pages are all available for use.

Follow Me Printing (Free)

The Follow Me Printing app enables students to release print jobs from their own mobile devices.

Ohio State: Wellness (Free)

The Ohio State: Wellness app is designed to increase students’ awareness of the 10 dimensions of wellness — career, creative, digital, emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual — in their everyday lives.

While the app is undoubtedly a valuable resource, its content does overlap with the official Ohio State app.

“All of the content of the Wellness app is baked into the Ohio State app,” Harry Warner, associate director of outreach at the Office of Student Life’s Counseling and Consultation Service, said. “So you don’t even have to download the Wellness app. I think that would be important for students to know.”

iBreathe (Free, offers in-app purchases)

iBreathe guides users through the ins and outs of deep breathing exercises, which can help alleviate stressful or tense feelings.

Smiling Mind (Free)

Smiling Mind has been downloaded over 1 million times at the time of publication, according to Google Play. The app is centered around the practice of daily meditation, even if on a small scale.

Freedom: Focused Screen Time ($8.99 per month for monthly subscription, $3.33 per month for yearly subscription)

Ohio State educational technologist Anna Hohmeier said Freedom is conducive to a digitally minimalistic lifestyle, as it blocks attention-diverting apps and websites on a user’s devices for a designated time period.

“I give myself like a two-hour window after work from 6 to 8 p.m., where I do check my social media,” Hohmeier said. “But for the majority of the day, it’s not distracting me.”

Voting and Politics Resource Guide:

Involvement in local, state and federal elections is crucial for students in making sure their voice is heard. There are several organizations and university programs that help students to make their mark on the world through voting education and political discourse.

• OSU Votes: A non-partisan, 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.

• The Collegiate Council on World Affairs: A student organization providing a community to engage in world affairs 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 facebook.com/osucollegedems or email ohiostatedemocrats@gmail.com to learn more.

• College Republicans: A student organization dedicated to joining together to help reelect Republican candidates, supporting the Republican agenda, and becoming the future leaders of the conservative movement. Visit ohiostatecr.com or email ohiostaterepublicans@gmail.com to learn more.

Hi Buckeyes!

Welcome to Columbus, and to some, welcome back!

I don’t know about you, but the athletics here were a big reason why I came to Ohio State. The beautiful campus and city life are just perks. Truth be told, I thought I’d be sitting in the stands of Ohio Stadium watching the Buckeyes this year, but fortunately, that’s not the case.

Don’t get me wrong, some of my best college memories have come from planning gameday

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outfts, getting ready and going to football games, however, I knew that’s not what I wanted forever.

Now here I am. In a position where I get to attend all the games, but be more involved. Living the dream. Let me be an example that anything is possible at Ohio State. I never thought I’d be covering such an infamous athletic university — the best in the nation, some may argue. With this position comes great responsibility, and with that, I will give you only the best sports stories. Ones that will excite,

sadden, warm the heart and everything in between.

It sounds cliché, but as a Buckeye, you will fnd lifelong friends and make more memories than you can believe. My advice? Take advantage of every opportunity this place has to offer. Join cool clubs, make friends with a really great professor, and of course, attend all the games (even the lesspopular sports!) and put yourself out there because you might just be surprised like I was.

As my favorite professor told

me, “The line is dotted, not solid. Don’t be afraid to cross it sometimes.” I am the frst female sports editor of The Lantern, surrounded by a team of women, and that’s something to be proud of. Do something at Ohio State that makes you proud to be you.

I hope these are the greatest years of your life. Best of luck!

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Soccer, Men’s & Women’s Track & Field

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Buckeye Field

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Home of: Softball

Ohio State Ice Rink

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Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium

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Lacrosse

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Football: Stroud selected No. 2 overall by the Houston Texans in the NFL Draft

LAURYN LUDERMAN Sports Editor luderman.4@osu.edu

This story was originally published April 27, and updated for the Buckeye Bound Edition.

Two-time Big Ten Griese-Brees

Quarterback of the Year C.J. Stroud was selected by the Houston Texans as the No. 2 overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft April 27.

Since his declaration to the draft Jan. 16, the two-time Heisman Trophy finalist has been the center of a lot of discussion regarding where he’d land and how soon he’d be taken.

As a two-year starter, Stroud went 21-4, had 8,123 total passing yards and threw 85 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. These stats earned him the Big Ten Quarterback of the Year for both the 2021 and 2022 seasons.

Stroud’s 2022 campaign earned him First Team All-Big Ten honors as he led the conference in total offense with 3,414 total yards and led the Buckeyes to finish No.

9 nationally in total offense and No. 2 in scoring offense with an average of 44.2 points per game. He was also a finalist for the Walter Camp Player of the Year, the Maxwell Award and the Davey O’Brien Award.

Last season ended with arguably Stroud’s best overall performance as a Buckeye in a 42-41 College Football Playoff loss to Georgia. He threw for 348 yards, four touchdowns and rushed for 34 yards.

As a redshirt freshman in 2021, Stroud and the Buckeyes were No. 1 in total and scoring offense. He set multiple Big Ten records, including season passing yards with 3,193 and 34 touchdown passes in conference games only and broke previous program bests in his first season as a starter, becoming the first 500-yard passer in his six-touchdown Rose Bowl performance.

The Texans have been in search of a franchise quarterback, and the 6-foot-3, 214-pound Second Team All-American Stroud showed he can be just that over his Buckeye career.

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TOP: C.J. Stroud prepares for the snap during the Ohio State-Maryland game on Oct. 9, 2021. Ohio State won 66-17.

BOTTOM: C.J. Stroud walks out of the tunnel before Ohio State’s matchup with Wisconsin on Sept. 24, 2022.

Football: No. 4 Buckeyes lose lead late, fall to No. 1

Georgia 42-41

ZACHARY RILLEY Former Photo Editor rilley.4@osu.edu

This story was originally published Jan. 1, and updated for the Buckeye Bound Edition.

While the time was ticking down on the game clock as the ball fell in Times Square to ring in the new year, the Buckeyes lost to No. 1 Georgia in the final minute of the College Football Playoff Dec. 31, 2022.

Former-graduate kicker Noah Ruggles lined up for a chance to send Ohio State to the national championship. Sailing wide left, Ruggles’ kick failed to fall through the posts as No. 4 Ohio State (11-2, 8-1 Big Ten) lost 41-42 to the Bulldogs (14-0, 8-0 Southeastern Conference) in Atlanta.

Following Ohio State’s 45-23 loss to No. 2 Michigan Nov. 26, 2022, many around the country questioned the Buckeyes’ physicality while the coaching staff evaluated schematics to avoid allowing big plays.

Ohio State answered these questions in its loss. Despite the score, the Buckeyes pushed the SEC champion Bulldogs to their limit. With Ohio State leading for the majority of the game, Georgia pushed one point ahead with 54 seconds left on the game clock. Then-third-year quarterback C.J. Stroud drove his team down and gave Ruggles a chance at a 50-yard game-winner that failed to score.

Stroud impressed in what was his final game as a Buckeye, throwing for 348 yards on 23 completions. In a change from the norm, Stroud, who is usually seen as a pocket passer, rushed for 34 yards — including a late scamper up the middle to set up the Ruggles attempt.

“I was just trying to leave it all on the line,” Stroud said. “Games like this, I mean, you’re lost for words.”

On the other side of the ball, fellow Heisman finalist and Georgia’s then-fourth-year quarterback, Stetson Bennett, threw for 398 yards on 23 attempts. Bennett, who led Georgia to a national championship a year before, was instrumental in the Bulldogs’

“I thought our team came out and swung and played hard in this game,” head coach Ryan Day said. “Came up short, came down to one play.”

Then-sophomore wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. notched 106 all-purpose yards; however, a late-third-quarter hit left the receiver battered, and he exited the game.

“To say that losing Marv didn’t have an impact on the game, it absolutely did,” Day said.

Harrison was not the only loss for Ohio State in this matchup. Then-senior tight end Cade Stover also found himself sidelined due to back spasms.

Stover was taken to a local hospital for precautionary reasons, according to an announcement in the press box at the Peach Bowl.

“We lost Cade early in the game, which really sent us into a little bit of a tailspin, in a couple groupings, but I just thought that Xavier, Mitch and even Joe stepping in did a nice job,” Day said.

On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio State gave up 18 fourth-quarter points and 42 points total.

“42 points,” then-senior defensive end Zach Harrison said. “We can’t let up 42 points in a game like that.”

Senior linebacker Tommy Eichenberg echoed Zach Harrison’s sentiment.

“It doesn’t come down to Noah,” Eichenberg said. “It comes down to me. I got to do, I got to do better.”

Behind the tears and emotion, Ohio State players and coaches alike exited the field one-by-one, encased by the sounds of a Georgia victory celebration.

Refusing to break with tradition, former

Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller was the sole Buckeye joining the Ohio State Marching Band as they performed “Carmen Ohio.” Miller would eventually be joined by Ohio State then-junior linebacker Mitchell Melton and now-sophomore cornerback Ryan Turner, and as the band played their last note, Miller let out an emphatic, “O-H.”

Stroud, drawing scarlet and gray for what was the final time, said he found joy in the loss.

“When we were out there, it was kind of like you knew what was going to happen. When you’re playing like that, you’re playing free,” Stroud said. “I think that was one of the most fun games I ever played in my life.”

As the 2023 season came to a close that Saturday night, a new season is rapidly approaching, and the Buckeyes hope to return to the College Football Playoff for another chance at vying for the trophy.

late drive that resulted in a touchdown catch from the Bulldogs’ then-sophomore wide receiver Adonai Mitchell.

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Ohio State second-year wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) walks off the field with third-year quarterback C.J. Stroud after the No.4 Ohio State-No.1 Georgia game Dec. 31, 2022. Ohio State lost 42-41.

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Men’s Ice Hockey: Buckeyes reflect on campaign, oseason motivation and roster questions

CODY MACHAN Lantern Reporter machan.12@osu.edu

This story was originally published April 17, and updated for the Buckeye Bound Edition.

Riding high on the momentum of an 8-1 beatdown of Harvard in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, Ohio State men’s hockey seemed destined for a trip to the Frozen Four on March 26 after scoring in less than two minutes against Quinnipiac in the NCAA Regional Finals.

However, in the blink of an eye, the Bobcats scored twice in 15 seconds to flip the script in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

As the game progressed, Ohio State was unable to find the back of the net again. Quinnipiac added on late, and reality started to set in that the Buckeyes were heading home early.

“I’m really proud of the group,” head coach Steve Rohlik said. “I think we played our best hockey. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out the way we wanted there against Quinnipiac, but I thought we were certainly the better team both nights.”

Another season came and went in Columbus without Ohio State bringing home the national championship. The Buckeyes have yet to reach the top of the college hockey world in the program’s 60-year history, advancing to two Frozen Fours in 1998 and 2018.

The Buckeyes’ 2022-23 campaign saw no shortage of twists and turns. After an initial 7-1-1 start, Ohio State went on a 2-6 slump in its next eight games, then rebounded to win six straight and finished the regular season on a 4-5-1 note in the final 10 games. In addition to periods of on-the-ice challenges, Ohio State faced controversy off the ice when the team suspended then-senior forward Kamil Sadlocha after Michigan State’s then-senior forward Jagger Joshua accused the Buckeye of saying a racial slur on a Nov. 11, 2022, meeting between the Big Ten foes.

Sadlocha returned to the ice Jan. 4 after the

team underwent racial sensitivity, diversity and equity education.

Ohio State advanced to a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal series win against Penn State and NCAA Tournament victory against Harvard, the Buckeyes’ first since the program’s 2018 Frozen Four run.

The Buckeyes’ 21 wins marked the sixth time in the past seven seasons the program cracked the 20-win mark under Rohlik.

Then-junior forward Patrick Guzzo felt the team was “counted out” and credited confidence and connection for staying together and advancing in the postseason despite outside noise.

“We’re a resilient group,” Guzzo said. “When we were looked at as a team that really couldn’t do it, we kind of just all came together and showed everybody that we can compete with any hockey team we play with, as long as we’re playing the right way.”

As the Buckeyes enter the offseason and look toward the fall, they know for certain many new faces will join the locker room.

Ohio State had 10 seniors and graduates, making up over a third of the roster. Fifthyear forwards Jake Wise and Gustaf Westlund have already jumped to the professional level, with many other futures to be determined for upperclassmen.

Then-sophomore defensemen Mason Lohrei, Cole McWard and goalie Jakub Dobeš won’t return as they chase their NHL dreams.

Heading into their senior seasons, Guzzo and then-junior forward Michael Gildon believe they’re ready to take on the challenge.

“I think it’s a great chance for myself and some other older guys who are staying to really step up and fill those leadership roles,” Gildon said. “The guys that are leaving showed us how to do it, so we’ve just got to continue on that same path. Leadership will change, but the culture overall will not change.”

With many roster spots to fill, Ohio State will likely look to the transfer portal.

Last offseason, the Buckeyes brought in then-senior defenseman Scooter Brickey from Western Michigan, who anchored the defense by blocking 57 shots, tied for the team lead. Then-senior forwards Mark Cheremeta, Matt Cassidy and Wise were also acquired from the portal in past seasons.

“[The transfer portal] certainly is a huge part of it across the board in every sport, and certainly in hockey as well,” Rohlik said. “There’ll be a lot of changes over the next month or so with this. We’ve seen that every year, and it’ll be no different this year.”

So far this offseason, the Buckeyes have lost now-sophomore Tyler Duke and fifth-years James Marooney and C.J. Regula via transfer portal. However, they’ve added five players to the 2023 roster.

Fifth-year Mason Klee, juniors Brent Johnson and Logan Terness, and sophomores

Damien Carfagna and Jake Dunlap are the newest names for Buckeye hockey fans to memorize. Jake Dunlap is joining his older brother, now-senior forward, Joe Dunlap. It’s now easier to see what Ohio State’s roster will look like for the upcoming season, but what’s more certain is Rohlik will be at the helm for his 11th season.

As the Buckeyes continue their search for the elusive national championship next season, Rohlik said he’s as committed as ever to bringing Columbus to the promised land.

“I can’t tell you how fortunate I am to be around so many unbelievable coaches and staff and people here that are involved in this hockey program,” Rohlik said. “It’s an unbelievable university, and I just want to continue to push and grow this place. I’m just really proud to be a part of this.”

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Ohio State celebrates a goal after scoring against Wisconsin on Oct. 8, 2022. Ohio State won 4-3.

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Men’s Tennis: Trotter and Lutschaunig earn NCAA Doubles Title

LAURYN LUDERMAN Sports Editor luderman.4@osu.edu

This story was originally published June 7, and updated for the Buckeye Bound Edition.

Five years, 37 doubles matches and one national championship later, James Trotter and Andrew Lutschaunig’s partnership on the tennis court came to a victorious end.

The 2023 NCAA Doubles National Champions, Trotter and Lutschaunig, both joined the Buckeyes tennis program under head coach Ty Tucker in 2018. Since, the doubles duo has gone 28-9 and is now only the second pairing to win the title in Ohio State history. The first came in 2012 from Chase Buchanan and Blaž Rola.

Texas’ Cleeve Harper and Eliot Spizzirri.

Trotter and Lutschaunig already faced Harper and Spizzirri twice this season — both ended in Buckeye victories. The first was Feb. 5, 6-3, and the second was a 6-4 win at the ITA Indoor Team National Championship Feb. 18.

“We knew how to play them,” Lutschaunig said. “They beat a lot of top teams. Both of the wins were indoors, and one of them was at home, so it’s a completely different game outdoors and at a neutral site.”

It came down to two sets, both resulting in 6-4 Ohio State victories and a title-winning ace for Trotter, making for his final play as a Buckeye.

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“Being two guys coming in at the same time, I think our relationship grew,” Trotter said. “We came in as members of the tennis team, and our goal is to have Ohio State at the top, so, I mean, it’s like both of us fighting for each other.”

This spring, Trotter and Lutschaunig went 18-8, though they fell to Virginia 6-2 in doubles in the final round of the NCAA Championship May 21. The No. 3 Buckeyes eventually fell to the No. 5 Hokies and finished their season as runners-up in a 4-0 loss.

However, just six days later Trotter and Lutschaunig had another shot to come up with a championship for Ohio State — their last opportunity as a pair.

“The message to them was go and have fun,” Tucker said. “What a great story, two guys that came in together, two guys that weren’t supposed to be in the finals of the NCAA tournament with a chance to win it. Have fun, but hold serve.”

The doubles championship began May 24, and the first win for the duo was against Baylor. Trotter and Lutschaunig went on to defeat doubles pairs from Florida, Illinois and Pepperdine before facing familiar foes:

“I don’t think many people can say the last match that they played was for the national championship — and they won it,” Trotter said. “I’m able to say that my last shot I ever hit for college was an ace to win the national championship — that obviously feels nice.”

With the additional COVID-19 year, Trotter played five years in the Ohio State tennis program but will now play professional tennis for his home country, Japan.

“He’s nothing but a good — a great — student-athlete who represented the program very well,” Tucker said. “We’re going to miss him, but now he has an unbelievable opportunity to play some professional tennis for Japan.”

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James Trotter and Andrew Lutschaunig became the second pairing in Ohio State history to win the NCAA Doubles National Championship.

Women’s Basketball: No. 3 seed Ohio State advances to Elite Eight with 73-61 win over No. 2 seed UConn

JAYLA VANHORN Asst. Sports Editor vanhorn.110@osu.edu

This story was originally published March 25, and updated for the Buckeye Bound Edition.

For the first time in 30 years, the Ohio State women’s basketball team is advancing to the Elite Eight.

The No. 3 seed Buckeyes continued their NCAA Tournament run after a wire-to-wire 73-61 win against No. 2 seed UConn at Climate Change Arena March 25.

The Buckeyes then moved onto the Elite Eight, their first appearance since 1993.

“When I had the opportunity to come to Ohio State, this was certainly the goal and vision

to go farther than they’ve been going,” head coach Kevin McGuff said. “And you know it’s not easy to get here, obviously, but I’m really proud of our team and our program and how we evolved to get to this point.”

Then-freshman forward Cotie McMahon led the team with 23 points, going 5-of-7 from the line despite fouling out late in the fourth quarter. Then-fourth-year guard Jacy Sheldon followed with 17 points, grabbing seven boards and dishing out five assists.

Lou Lopez Sénéchal, a then-graduate guard, finished with a game-high of 25 points, going 4-of-7 from 3 for the Huskies. Thengraduate forward Dorka Juhász, a former Buckeye of three seasons, scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

However, the story of the night for the Huskies was then-junior forward Aaliyah

Edwards. After scoring 48 points in the first two games of the tournament, the 2021 Big East Sixth Woman of the Year was held to only four points on 2-of-4 shooting.

Edwards’ low percentage shooting comes after sitting out for most of the game after getting into early foul trouble, leading her to log only 17 minutes of game time.

Ohio State once again got out to a slow start, an issue that has plagued the team throughout the season. The Huskies opened on a 10-2 run after an assist from Juhász led to a layup by Edwards.

UConn began the quarter shooting 4-of-7 from the field while the Buckeyes went on a scoring drought for 2:10, leading McGuff to call a timeout. Ohio State scored only four points up until the 4:53 mark, which were all credited to then-senior forward Eboni Walker until a bucket from McMahon.

Despite being down, the Buckeyes went to their signature press, which has given the team success throughout the season. The Buckeyes forced six UConn turnovers up until the 1:55 mark and forced eight turnovers alone in the first quarter.

“We feed off of each other, so when one person gets a steal, and one person is doing well, we’re all doing well,” Sheldon said. “That’s what gets us going. I think we rely on that press, and to do that, we got to make shots.”

The Buckeyes shot 3-of-12 to begin the game but ended the quarter hitting their last three shots, cutting the lead 17-15 after McMahon found then-sophomore Taylor Thierry for a fastbreak layup.

The flurry of turnovers for the Huskies continued in the second quarter after the Buckeyes forced a 10-second violation against the Huskies with another full-court press. The Buckeyes forced six turnovers over the Huskies’ first six possessions.

With 5:46 remaining in the second quarter, Edwards picked up her third foul against McMahon, leading the forward to sit for the remainder of the quarter. UConn put up only two shots up until the 3:42 mark, with Juhasz

splitting a pair of free throws.

Ohio State took its largest lead of the half, 11 points – with 1:33 to go until the break, — after Sheldon found Walker inside for a bucket. The Buckeyes ended the half outscoring the Huskies 20-10 in the paint.

“I feel like coming into the game, we all believed in each other,” McMahon said. “Which helps boost all of our confidence, and we just know we thrive best when we’re confident.”

The Buckeyes turned those turnovers into points 19-5 on the other end of the court. It was only the sixth time in tournament history UConn trailed by double digits entering halftime.

In the second half, the Huskies tried to make a push, but it was short-lived after thenredshirt-junior guard Rikki Harris and thensenior guard Taylor Mikesell combined for 12 points in the quarter.

“I was telling the team all week, ‘You can’t let UConn walk the ball up and execute in half court for 40 minutes, they’re going to pick you apart,’” McGuff said. “They’re going to backdoor you, and they’re going to get too many easy baskets.”

Juhász, who spent three years at Ohio State before transferring to UConn, is one of five UConn players to average double-digit scoring this season. She was only one of four of UConn’s players to score in double digits in the game: Sénéchal, Dorka and Fudd.

For Ohio State, a signature win like this has ended a 16-year consecutive streak for UConn to the Elite Eight while propelling the Buckeyes to make history of their own since 1993.

“Like we’ve all mentioned, UConn is a great program,” McGuff said. “They’re known for so many great accomplishments, so I feel like coming out and being able to play UConn and come out with a win is really cool.”

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TOP: Graduate Taylor Mikesell and then-freshman Cotie McMahon celebrate an NCAA Tournament victory.

LEFT: Then-freshman Cotie McMahon attempts a shot in the NCAA Tournament second round against North Carolina.

RIGHT: Then-senior Jacy Sheldon carries the ball down the court against North Carolina.

The Buckeyes were then defeated 84-74 in the Elite Eight by the No.1-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies.

Men’s Basketball: No. 13 seed Ohio State stifles No. 4 seed Michigan State 6858, advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals

STEVEN KISHPAUGH Former Asst. Sports Editor kishpaugh.3@osu.edu

This story was originally published March 10, and updated for the Buckeye Bound Edition.

The No. 13 seed Buckeyes played with nothing to lose, defeating No. 4 seed Michigan State 68-58 March 10 in Chicago and becoming the lowest seed to advance to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals.

Ohio State (then 16-18) shot a red-hot 53 percent from 3-point range and got crucial minutes from multiple freshmen after missing fellow former-freshman forward Brice Sensabaugh with a leg injury.

Then-freshman guard Bruce Thornton led all players with 21 points and six assists, while then-freshman center Felix Okpara led with six rebounds.

The Buckeyes defense held the Spartans (then 19-12) to 38 percent shooting from the floor and 19 percent from 3-point range, stifling a Michigan State offense that entered the matchup leading the conference in shooting from distance and posted 84 points to end the regular season. Then-graduate forward Joey Hauser put up 15 points to lead the Spartans, while then-senior guard Tyson Walker led with two assists.

Akin to the Iowa matchup in the second round March 9, the game began as a backand-forth battle with neither team able to take control. At the 7:56 mark of the first half with the score 20-17 in Ohio State’s favor, the Buckeyes outscored the Spartans 13-8 to take a 33-24 lead into halftime.

The Buckeyes defense held the Spartans to 31 percent shooting in the first half and only allowed 1-of-9 3-point attempts to convert.

The lack of consistent scoring caught up with Michigan State, beginning in the second half.

Thornton and then-freshman guard Roddy Gayle Jr. took over for the Buckeyes in the second half, combining for 25 of Ohio State’s 35 points. Gayle scored 12 of his career-high 15 points in the second half.

Michigan State failed to lead once in the second half, getting within two points after a layup from then-junior guard A.J. Hoggard put the score at 36-34 with 16:35 left in the matchup. The suffocating Ohio State defense continued its dominance and held the Spartans under 60 points for only the third time this season.

Former Ohio State redshirt-senior forward Justice Sueing added 15 points, and Ohio State dished out 15 team assists compared to Michigan State’s nine. Okpara also recorded five of the team’s eight blocks.

The Buckeyes faced off against the No. 1-seeded Purdue Boilermakers March 11 in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, where their season ended as Ohio State was defeated 80-66.

ZACHARY RILLEY | LANTERN FILE PHOTO

No. 13 seeded Ohio State advances to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals after a 68-58 victory over No. 4 seeded Michigan State March 10 in Chicago.

Women’s Ice Hockey: No. 1 Buckeyes defeat No. 8 Quinnipiac, earn spot in NCAA Frozen Four

NICOLE GIANNETTA Lantern Reporter giannetta.5@osu.edu

This story was originally published March 11, and updated for the Buckeye Bound Edition.

The No. 1 Ohio State women’s ice hockey team set its sights on the Frozen Four after prevailing over No. 8 Quinnipiac as it secured a 5-2 win March 11 in the NCAA Tournament regional final.

The home-ice victory came behind the efforts of three defensemen and one forward who pushed the Buckeyes (33-6-2, 23-4-1 Western Collegiate Hockey Association) beyond the Bobcats (30-10-0, 17-5-0 Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference) in the regional final for the second year in a row.

The team’s efforts earned the Buckeyes a spot in the Frozen Four, which marked Ohio State’s third consecutive appearance and commenced the following weekend in Duluth, Minnesota.

“I thought it was a great playoff hockey game of what we expected with physicality and speed,” head coach Nadine Muzerall said. “You can’t go into battle and think you’re not going to win, right? You want to play like you have to win, not play trying not to lose.”

The initial period saw almost 19 scoreless minutes until then-junior defenseman Kendall Cooper capitalized on the Bobcats’ second consecutive power play opportunity, putting Quinnipiac ahead heading into the second period.

“I think we played a little tentative at first,

and then they got that first goal. I think it was a wake-up call for all of us,” Muzerall said. “I felt like we played a little bit on our heels, and I think our neutral zone was a little passive. We needed to tighten that up knowing that they were trying to use the width of the ice on their breakouts.”

Cooper’s sixth goal of the season kept the Bobcats ahead for the first 12 minutes of play into the second period until graduate forward Gabby Rosenthal found the back of the net, her 21st goal of the season scored on the power play.

Muzerall said Rosenthal’s goal gave the Buckeyes a crucial confidence boost heading into the remainder of the frame, and Rosenthal agreed.

“We just wanted to put as much pressure as possible on that power play,” Rosenthal said. “For me, personally, I just wanted to focus on making sure I would get out there for a rebound.”

Just under four minutes later, then-senior defenseman Lauren Bernard continued the Buckeyes’ momentum as she lit the lamp for the third time this season at 16:00.

“I was very impressed with how they rallied the last two periods,” Muzerall said. “Especially that second period, outshooting a really good opponent 24-3 in national quarterfinals says a lot about our team.”

At 8:08 in the final period, then-freshman defenseman Emma Peschel increased the score to 3-1 after she fired in a rebound shot for her sixth goal of the season.

Just over six minutes later, the Buckeyes

saw another opportunity to score after the Bobcats received a penalty for tripping. Then-graduate defenseman Sophie Jaques was the one to seal the deal, earning her 23rd goal of the season at 14:45.

In one final attempt to tighten the gap, Quinnipiac traded graduate goaltender Logan Angers for an extra skater on the ice, a move that enabled then-junior defenseman Maddy Samoskevich to score and bring the deficit to 4-2 with less than four minutes left. Despite the initial payoff of an extra skater, the empty net allowed Jaques to send the puck across the ice with just 28 seconds left. Jaques’ 24th goal of the season earned her the record for most goals by a defenseman in WCHA conference history.

In addition, Jaques was later announced as the recipient of the Patty Kazmaier Award, given to the best player in Division I women’s ice hockey. “She’s a dime a dozen,” Muzerall said. “She’s had consistent years of domination. Over 100 points in two years, that’s just unheard of.”

Following their 5-2 victory over the Bobcats, the Buckeyes went on to defeat Northeastern March 17 in the Frozen Four semifinals and returned to the championship game for a chance to defend their title.

Ohio State was unable to repeat its championship win in a 1-0 shutout loss against Big Ten foe Wisconsin March 19, but will return to the ice Oct. 19 in hopes of another successful season.

Ohio State women’s hockey advanced to the Frozen Four with a 5-2 over No. 8 Quinnipiac in the NCAA Tournament regional final March 11.

REASONS

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OHIO STATE

FOOTBALL SEASON

LAURYN LUDERMAN Sports Editor

luderman.4@osu.edu

Football season (noun): the best time of the year.

And it’s just around the corner.

If being a student at Ohio State and the thought of cheering the Buckeyes on every Saturday in the fall wasn’t enough, here are seven reasons to get excited for the season.

Marvin Harrison Jr.

From toe taps to one-handed catches, Harrison is the best wide receiver in all of college football and it’s not just me who thinks so. Despite all of the activity happening on a football field on gameday, all eyes will be on him.

According to 247 Sports, he is the No. 1 most explosive player, Pro Football Focus has him as the No. 1 returning wide receiver and ESPN listed Harrison as college football’s top-overall receiver heading into the season.

Without explicitly coming out and saying it, all signs point to Harrison overwhelmingly being the top-rated player in his position, but maybe even overall.

The 2022 unanimous first-team AllAmerican had 72 receptions for 1157 yards and 12 touchdowns. And after losing the Biletnikoff award last December, I expect him to soar past those numbers this season with his eyes on the prize.

With the intense atmosphere and a first-year starting quarterback, Michigan is the biggest threat to the Buckeyes this season and they will need to be at their absolute best to earn back control of the Big Ten.

3. Quarterback Battle

It’s been a while since Ohio State has had a true quarterback battle. Well, here we are now. Junior Kyle McCord or sophomore Devin Brown?

The obvious choice is McCord because he’s older and played under former quarterback C.J. Stroud for two seasons, so the experience is there. But Brown is a nice, young talent who might surprise us.

When students filled the Woody Hayes Athletic Center April 1 for the annual Student Appreciation Day hosted by the football program, many weighed in on who they think the starter should be. And to my surprise, there were arguments for both.

I’d guess the announcement won’t be made until kickoff against Indiana Sept. 2, so the anticipation will dreadfully continue throughout the next month.

2005-2008 and led the team in tackles three of those seasons. He’s also nominated for the sixth time to be inducted into the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame.

He played eight seasons in the NFL between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints before becoming a linebackers graduate assistant coach for Notre Dame last season, according to Sports Illustrated.

With his collegiate and professional experience, Laurinaitis has just the right recipe to guide Ohio State’s talented linebacker room to levels it hasn’t reached in several years.

With Harrison as good as he is and seniors Julian Fleming and Emeka Egbuka by his side, the freshmen must do what they can to stand out, and if anyone can do it it’ll be this group of four. Their impact will be greater than a lot of Buckeyes might anticipate.

7. Changes and Additions to the Defense

Finally, the defense has recently allowed more yards than seasons past, but in 2022 under defensive coordinator Jim Knowles for the first time, it has improved by allowing over 50 yards less per game.

This season, “The Game” will be in Ann Arbor Nov. 25 — two years after the Buckeyes first loss to the Wolverines in eight seasons in 2021.

With head coach Ryan Day sitting at a 1-2 record against Michigan and Buckeye fans awaiting their turn to be back on top and settle the trash talk they’ve likely been receiving for the past two years, the stakes have never been higher.

The Wolverines are stacked with returning starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy and arguably the best running-back room in college football in Donovan Edwards and Blake Corum, who are both listed in Pro Football Focus’ top-10 returning backs.

The second biggest matchup for the Buckeyes this season has to be against the Nittany Lions Oct. 21 at Ohio Stadium.

The atmosphere will be intense and should certainly be a can’t-miss game — the biggest home game for the Buckeyes this season. Though there is not official game time yet, it’ll likely be one under the lights, only elevating the mood.

According to ESPN’s preseason rankings, Penn State is ranked No. 10 and Ohio State is No. 1. Despite a quarterback competition of their own, the Nittany Lions always put up a fight and have a mean defensive line going against the Buckeyes full runningback room.

If you’ve been paying attention to Ohio State football over the past few seasons you know the Buckeyes have been producing highgrade wide receivers. The names Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba ring any bells?

Well, the list will probably continue on to say, Carnell Tate, Noah Rogers and Bryson Rogers — all freshmen.

Tate was the No. 3-ranked receiver in 2023, Noah Rogers the eighth and Bryson Rogers the 43rd, but still a four-star prospect. Alongside them is Jelani Thurman, the 6-foot-5, third-ranked tight end in their class.

In Ohio State’s spring game April 15, Noah Rogers and Tate had a touchdown apiece, while Bryson Rogers had a short-reception for three yards and Thurman with three catches for 25 yards.

The defense is stacked. Very stacked. With safeties like Sonny Styles, Lathan Ransom and Josh Proctor, cornerbacks like Denzel Burke and Jyaire Brown, linebackers like Tommy Eichenberg and Steele Chambers, and defensive ends like Jack Sawyer and J.T. Tuimoloau, there’s a lot to work with.

In addition, the Buckeyes added several players via the transfer portal this offseason, such as safeties Ja’Had Carter and Davison Igbinosun, cornerback Lorenzo Styles and a disruptor on the defensive line in Tywone Malone.

Where the defense has lacked, the offense has thrived, so this could be the year that allowing double-digit yard gains comes to an end.

With just over a month until the season opener against the Hoosiers in Bloomington, Indiana, it’s about time to memorize the roster, pull out the jerseys and get your tickets for what could turn out to be a nationalchampionship-winning season.

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2. Michigan Matchup

4. Home Game versus Penn State

5. James Laurinaitis

A Buckeye legend was added to the coaching roster Jan. 27, James Laurinaitis, who was one of the greatest linebackers Ohio State has ever seen.

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6. Freshmen Offensive Talent

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