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Table of CONTENTS Campus TEDxOSU 26

TED Talks are meant to inspire and keep you thinking. Check out the details about the event and the students who are behind it.

Campus Cribs 48

Ohio State second-years make the best of a small space. Out with the old hand-me-downs and in with the new.

Practice Makes Perfect 52

You don't hear much about them, but the OSU football practice squad is one of the team's best kept secrets.

Food & Drink Let's talk about Sech's, baby 60

There's a new drink in town made by OSU and OU students. Picture a better tasting Four Loko with a much sexier lable.

Fashion Pave your own way 68

Made for Columbus, by Columbus. HOMAGE owner, Ryan Vesler, is here to give advice to students and young entrepreneurs.

Cover Story Buckeyes in (and out of) Love 14

February means Valentine's Day which also means you're either celebrating with someone special or with a special bottle of alcohol. Take a look at a few different views on college dating: single, long-distance, and engaged.

Confessions of a cheater 22

Hear from one OSU student who was a serial cheater. Why she started, how she got caught and what made her change her ways.

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Ryan Lawler @lawls4dayz

You're 5,000 candles in the wind. #RIPafroduck

Brad Brady @LiveItUp53 Didn't win the powerball but I go to @OhioState so that's kind of the same thing

Andrea Malfara @andremalfairyy It's only 3 days into the semester and I feel like I've done 3 full weeks of work already #new2osu

Kelsey Meadows @kmedd13 Want to cry every time I have to buy textbooks for a new semester

Matthew Goldman @JewishMatt My feet are frozen to the ground and I cannot move #new2osu

Boxman @EdgyPowers I want a professor that starts class like Ellen starts her show, dancing to music and high-fiving everyone

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Sarah Trombly @sarahabigailrae En route to the gym, Brutus gave me a tiny ice scraper and blew me a kiss so I guess it's a pretty good day #onlyatohiostate

Kelly Noriega @kelly_noriega When you open your laptop in class and the parks and Rec theme song starts playing from Netflix #New2Osu

Alex VValls @alexwallls if you didnt put up a snap story of walking to class in the snow, did you actually go?

Rona J @theronajiang Lost my buckid for the 6th time #new2Osu

Sukhjit Bobby Singh @ThePunjabiBobby Got on the wrong bus so I get to enjoy West Campus this morning! #new2osu

Braden Heyd @formaldeheyd

Being a student at Ohio State is really just about learning to adjust your walking speed so that you miss colliding into someone by 1.7cm

Editor's Note We’re back!

As they say, the first step is the hardest (Do they say that? Not sure. Anyway…). We’ve made it through our first issue and are now prepared to go into a full-on sprint. Round two of 1870 and this month we’re delving into one of the best and worst parts of college: relationships. As I sit here procrastinating and ironically watching Pride and Prejudice for the umpteenth time the night before my deadline, I’ve decided to just stick to some general pros and cons of dating: Pros: - You have a reason to go out to nice restaurants and eat nice food thanks to ~date nights~ - Your parents will no longer ask if/when you’ll be getting a significant other. - You have a new person to text when you’re in awkward situations. - You don’t have to eat chocolate alone on Valentine’s Day. Unless you choose to not share your chocolates, which is also completely acceptable. - You have someone to take you to PetLand. - You have someone who’s obligated to watch your Netflix shows with you. - Netflix and chill in general. - Chill in general. - If they’re nice, they’ll buy you pizza when you’re drunk and need pizza. Cons: - A friend or two might get mad that you now have to make time for another person who is not them. - You have to share your pizza when you’re drunk and need pizza. - You have to consider this person when

1870 Writer's Corner Tamika Smith, 23 Major/Minor: English/Political Science. I graduated from OSU in 2015. Career Goals: Ultimately, I want to work in both print and digital media. I would one day like to be an Editor of a magazine, preferably one which integrated fashion, style and décor. Favorite OSU Memory: The first day of classes my freshman year. It's a simple memory but an important one to me. I just remembered feeling so excited to take a leap in to the next stage of my life. It was

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making certain decisions, like if you’re going to study abroad this summer or get a tattoo on your face. Do they like face tattoos? - You’ll learn you find some things about this person really annoying and they’ll think you mean in an annoying-cute sort of way but you actually hate it and then it starts an argument and their feelings end up getting hurt and it’s just a huge mess. - You’ll have to worry about what they’re doing when they go out like who they're talking to or how many tequila shots they’ve had because you know what tequila does to them. I could go on for days, but, I’ll spare you. Best of luck this Valentine’s Day, Buckeyes. If anyone needs me, I’ll be drinking wine and eating pizza with with my boyfriend, Papa John.

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like the sun never shined brighter than it did that day as I was walking through the Oval. Favorite building on OSU's campus: Orton Hall because of its aesthetic. It's one of the oldest buildings on OSU's campus and I would always walk past it and it's so visually striking, especially at night. And Denney Hall for sentimental reasons. That was like my second home in college, in fact I probably spent more time there than my actual home. Favorite topic to write about: Fashion and style. I've always had a love and admiration for fashion and certain designers. Fabrics, details, visuals, they all excite me. When I was younger I wanted to be a designer. And although that idea has faded my ardor for fashion remains. Favorite OSU food: Late Night Slice because the pizza is really good and food is life.

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alentine’s Day: a 24-hour reminder that dating in college is a hit or miss. Thanks to the Millennial-invented “talking” phase and endless amount of dating apps, having a successful and long-lasting relationship can be hard to come by. Worrying about when and where you’ll find The One is draining unless you’ve given up and decided relationships aren’t for you, anyway. Whichever side you’re on, this one’s for the Buckeyes in (and out of ) love. 14

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Miles don’t mean anything Making long-distance work By Lauren Every Photography: Lauren Garms

ong-distance dating in college was something I swore off. It seemed strange to me. Why would I date someone I can never see? What’s the point? I could never do it. Brianna Freeman and Tony Ports have heard that many times before. Brianna, a fourth-year at Ohio State, met Tony, a recent graduate of Embry Riddle in Florida, a little over a year ago while at a party near their hometowns in Virginia. “We were both DDing that night and we were just chillin’ on the couch talking and making fun of drunk people the whole time. Then I asked her to my Christmas party for my work and she came,” Tony said. Brianna didn’t think much would come of the flirtation since she was headed back to school soon. But, a few weeks later, Ports surprised her in Columbus for her birthday. “I just thought, maybe, we wouldn’t date because we pretty much didn’t start hanging out until I was about to come back to school and I was like, ‘Eh, probably not.’ But then he came here and it worked out and now we just fly back and forth,” Brianna said. They’ve been together ever since. Long-distance dating is not ideal, the couple admits, but they describe it as just another normal relationship but not in person. They watch Netflix shows and movies together over texting. And they fall asleep together on the phone. “All the cheesy things are going to be normal like falling asleep on the phone or watching a movie on the phone, that’s going to be normal and it’ll need to happen,” Tony said. “I mean, it sucks. But, thank God there’s something that is able to connect us instead of sitting there, writing love letters to each other.” Flying back and forth to see each other has also become a normal thing for them and leaving each other at the end of their

visits has become less emotional and more “annoying.” Another annoyance, they say, is hearing their friends complain about not seeing their significant other for days when Brianna and Tony go months. But, being long-distance isn’t all bad. “I think that I’ve always kind of thought that long distance relationships allow you to — in college you’re still trying to figure out who you are and all that. So, if you hop into a relationship and that’s all you’re doing all the time I feel like you don’t really develop yourself. Not that I think he would hinder me or anything, but still, me being my own person and being in a relationship with someone I really like and learning to balance him and friends is nice,” Brianna said. “Sometimes friends will be with their boyfriends all the time and forget about their own friends.” Since Brianna is a senior this year and will graduate in the spring, she’ll be moving back to her hometown in Virginia, where Ports is currently living. Unfortunately, their plans to move in together will be prolonged if Ports gets a job outside of their home state. Freeman says their long distance might continue if that were to happen because she would like to stay home to reconnect with family, specifically, her young nephew. “I feel like we [Tony and I] could handle long distance better than me and my nephew would because my nephew doesn’t understand,” she said. Their advice to those considering a long distance relationship in college? Don’t let distance hold you back if it’s someone you care about. But, be prepared. “If you’re really bad at being on your phone or on the computer you’re probably going to have to change that because that’s the only way you’re going to keep in contact. You have to be prepared to make time,” Freeman said.

“Sometimes friends will be with their boyfriends all the time and forget about their own friends.”

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Single and Real ly Not Into Mingling A Q&A with a female seeking no one By Audrey DuVall Photography: Lauren Garms

ammy Stauffer can’t wait for her bachelorette party. It’s the wedding part she’s not so crazy about. “If I am 35 and not married I’m just going to take the L [loss] and throw a bachelorette party. It will be a forever bachelorette party, that’s like the start of my bachelorette life,” Stauffer said. Stauffer, a third-year at Ohio State, has a single for life (or at least college) attitude, and she is having way more fun than you. She doesn’t have to worry about a boyfriend getting mad at her for talking to other boys, and unlike all of us poor locked down souls, every night is a girls’ night. We sat down with Stauffer to discuss the pro’s and con’s (okay, all pro’s) of being single.

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What are the benefits of being single in college? There are lots of benefits, I don’t spend any money I don’t want to spend. I’m not being pressured to go to dinner or go see a movie, because I would feel guilty making him pay every time. You know what I mean? So, I would end up spending more money than I need to. I also have so much free time to do whatever I want. I don’t have to think about other people’s feelings — except for my best friends — when I’m making decisions. Oh, and I gain weight every time I date someone, because I’m always eating. The only realistic thing to do in Ohio is go out to eat or go to the movies, but I never just go to the movies and don’t eat [while I'm there]. Do you have more fun in college being single? Yea I do, because I don’t have to worry about other people’s feelings. If I had a boyfriend who didn’t go to school with me, I would be nervous — not nervous to talk to boys, but nervous I would be leading boys on if I did talk to them. Plus, I would have to talk to my boyfriend when I’m out, and I don’t want to do that. I like focusing on my friends when I’m out and, probably, if I had a boyfriend who went to Ohio State I feel like I would go out less because I would want to hang with him a lot. I wouldn’t see my friends as often. What’s the most annoying thing people in relationships do? Oh gosh, get married. Just kidding. Actually… it probably would be get married. Getting married when you are 21 because then I feel like it makes me feel like I’m way behind. When really there’s so much time, I still have to see the world before I get married. It’s selfish of me to say it’s annoying but it just feels like, I don’t know, I have a lot of ground to catch up on. So, you already have your bachelorette party planed (minus the wedding), could you describe that? Well, it really depends on my budget. But, as of now, it will either be Nashville or a cruise. Nashville will be the less expensive way and I’m going sing a lot of karaoke and maybe I’ll meet a cowboy on my bachelorette party, honestly, and I’m going to learn line dances and just be really happy. And then if it was a cruise I would bring all my friends. My bachelorette party will be planned by the time I’m 35 if I’m not married then I’ll just accept it and pay for my friends to go on a trip with me. Use my wedding money to do that, and I want to go to Key West on the cruise and not, like, Nassau or any place like that because it is not that fun there. I’ll just spend a lot of time at the nightclub and dance a lot with my mom. Any Valentine’s Day plans? Probably seeing How To Be Single with my friends. *Laughs*

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Mr & Mrs to be

Yes, they’re engaged. No, she’s not dropping out.

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hen it’s right, it just works, and for Kaitlin Bradley and David Drozdik, their nearly six-year relationship has just worked. “People always ask us, ‘How do you make it work?’ and, even though relationships do take effort, it shouldn’t always feel like work,” Kaitlin said. “It should just kind of click.” “It’s the easiest hardest thing in the world,” David echoed. When David and Kaitlin graduated from high school in 2012, Kaitlin moved from their hometown of Twinsburg, Ohio, to Columbus to attend Ohio State, while David moved to Pennsylvania to enroll at a trade school in a much smaller town. Despite the distance, Kaitlin said they never talked about breaking up.

“We just decided that it is what it is and just went with it,” she said. Though being apart was certainly a change — David said it “became a lot more quiet” — they fell into a routine of morning texts and planning weekends together. Planning weekends turned into a larger plan for the future. They talk about getting married and living in the same city a lot, and while the future is still murky as to where they might live, the clear picture is marriage. David proposed in November. “It was more spur of the moment than I planned it to be,” he said. “We were at Easton and went to go eat at Smith & Wollensky, and I was so nervous, and she could tell I was nervous—”

“I like the support I get, that’s probably one of the biggest things. No matter what I do. If it’s something smart, obviously, she’ll support me and she always has my back.” "He is really one of my best friends. I think that’s due to the fact that we were friends before we started dating, but we’re very close. It’s nice being able to talk about literally everything, and I feel like that’s a good inclination for the future.” 18

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“He didn’t eat anything,” she explained. “He was just sitting there.” “Yeah. So then afterward, we went outside and they had one of those big Christmas trees up and I pulled [the ring] out of my pocket and held it right in front of her and she didn’t see it.” “It was dark out,” she said, laughing. “So she didn’t realize it, and I got down on one knee and asked.” She said yes, of course. “It was really hectic at first, especially over winter break, because we decided we wanted to get married this coming November, and there was some stuff I didn’t even realize you had to plan [so soon],” Kaitlin said. “But we’ve been together so long that it doesn’t really feel that different.” “It really doesn’t feel that different now but I think that’s a good thing,” David said. “We were that close before so we didn’t really have to change anything.” That closeness and the ease of being together makes pinpointing what they love about each other a difficult task — it seemed as though they don’t even have to think about it anymore, they just know. “I like the support I get, that’s probably one of the biggest things,” David said, after pausing to think. “No matter what I do. If it’s something smart, obviously, she’ll support me and she always has my back.” “He is really one of my best friends,” Kaitlin said. “I think that’s due to the fact that we were friends before we started dating, but we’re very close. It’s nice being able to talk about literally everything, and I feel like that’s a good inclination for the future.” David added, “And I can be weird with her, I can just be myself.” The couple says, despite the positive comments they’ve received, they aren’t without questions. Especially, in a day and age where Tinder reigns over college ‘relationships.’ “I have gotten comments from people our age and have even been asked if I’m dropping out of school, which I’m not,” Kaitlin said. “Also, I haven’t been as vocal around school about being engaged because most people don’t know who they're going home with at the end of the night, much less who they're going to marry. I try to stay around the more positive people.” In college, where it’s difficult to find your person, and difficult to “make it work,” Kaitlin and David have weathered any speed bump, and the sparkle on her left hand points toward a future of being weird together and appreciating closeness, both in proximity and in personalities.

love:

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By Chrislyn Koch Photo: Jens Krewter

et the scene: two young, beautiful people meet in a coffee shop, at a party held by friends or family, in a bookshop, on an elevator, at a wedding, just crossing paths in the street. The details vary but the theme is the same, soul mates finding each other serendipitously and love blossoms. Reset the scene: two young, ambitious people meet on Hinge, Bae, Plenty of Fish, Bumble, Tastebuds, Happn, CMB, OKCupid, Siren, Grindr, Pure, Clover, HowAboutWe, JDate, MeetMe, Tinder; this list goes on and swells with each passing day. Hinge matches users with people they have mutual Facebook friends with, Bumble asks the women to make the first move, Tastebuds creates matches based on mutual music interest and so on. The convenience of dating apps is quickly paving the way for technology to replace traditional meet-cutes. According to the Pew Research Center, 38 percent of singles have met online or via a mobile app. Millennials are the generation most likely to first meet their partner virtually, chat incessantly for a week maybe two, meet face-to-face for a date or a hook-up or a brief awkward interaction, and finally realize this person is either incredible or incredibly dull (and it’s back to the digital romper room, if so). Tinder alone, launched in 2012, boasted almost 50 million active users, 1.5 billion daily user swipes and over 8 billion matches by August 2015. This ease of accessibility to thousands of local singles at the push of a button appears to be but a heavenly dream. Finally, millennials can have a great conversation with someone interesting without fighting to be heard over the deafening bass of a crappy pop song blaring in a campus bar. Consider the added component that they can do this while in their sweats and on their couch makes forgoing a cute, “So, how’d you meet?” story acceptable. Widespread usage has sparked conversation on the less redeeming qualities of these apps. For instance, 42 percent of women surveyed from the Pew Research Center said they felt “harassed or uncomfortable by someone they met on a dating app or site”, compared with 17 percent of men. Users downloading these apps, marketed as tools for socialization and intimacy, expect pleasure and receive persecution. Additionally, in another study from the Pew Research Center, 32 percent of those surveyed felt online dating kept “people from settling down because they always [had] options of people to date.” This could suggest these apps are aiding in the lax “hook-up” culture common to campuses across the country. However, this could also suggest that we’re just in our 20s and we’re just not ready to settle down. As the saying goes, there’s plenty of fish in the sea and now users can dip their toes in this sea with ease and selectiveness like never before. I guess then the question becomes, are we coolly dipping our toes or are we willingly drowning?

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CONFESSIONS

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Cheating is something I never thought I would do. Because, who likes a cheater? I always heard stories about people cheating on their significant others and it made me sick to my stomach. But when my freshman year of college started, cheating unfortunately came naturally to me.

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t all started out when I was a freshman and was in a long distance relationship (America all the way to New Zealand. I have a lot of family there.). I was constantly lonely and never had anyone by my side. It started to get really old, really fast, and that was the first time I ever cheated. Not only was I cheating, I was in a relationship with two different guys. Did it faze me, you ask? Nope. Deep down I knew it was wrong, but I didn't even think twice about it. I knew my long distance boyfriend would never find out… but I was wrong.

Pictures were posted on Facebook, and since I never really used it I was not aware. My boyfriend used my cousin’s account and saw intimate photos of me with another man. He immediately broke up with me, cut off all contact (which was devastating because I couldn't explain my actions), and made a lot of my family members resent me soon after. Left with a broken heart, I started craving attention from every man possible and jumped into another relationship without intending to make it last. That was the second time I cheated. Sleeping with my boyfriend one night and kissing another man the next. Always coming home to him drunk at 2 a.m. He started getting this sketchy feeling. I felt blinded by a broken heart and just didn't care anymore. Soon enough, that relationship ended and my self-esteem started ending, too. With no self-esteem and a broken heart, I jumped into yet another relationship without being ready and definitely with the wrong intentions. I was sleeping with my boyfriend one night, and not only kissing another guy the next, but sleeping with him, too. Every night I would go to sleep telling myself how horrible of a person I was and that no one would ever love me. Another relationship ended and left me with no hope. Here's the plot twist: I ended up getting back together with my boyfriend from New Zealand. You're probably thinking, “Here comes another cheating scandal,” but we've been together for almost a year and I have not cheated on him once. I've found the man I want to spend the rest of my life with, and when that person comes around, you don't want to think about or picture yourself with anybody else. Finding that right person can really flip your world upside down. I've learned my lesson with cheating. It only leaves you empty and alone. You crave attention, but find it in the wrong places. It becomes an addiction when you think you can get away with it, or when you’ve already hurt the person you loved so much that you think your actions can't get any worse than rock bottom. Take it from someone who's cheated on multiple people— if you think your significant other won't find out, they will. And even if they don't, you'll have to live with it for the rest of your life. Try finding that person that doesn't make you want to cheat, just like me, because now I’m happy and I’m not alone anymore.

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Buckeye Love By Ashley Wilkinson

t’s no secret that the dating scene is constantly changing. New apps and websites combined with old tricks like blind dates are making our generation’s love life slightly confusing, to say the least. But think back to 20 years ago. Has the dating world become simpler or more complex? The birth and development of technology has made it much easier to keep in touch with love interests and meet new interests with one swipe. However, the advancement of technology does have its downfalls. Dating online can introduce an individual to a “catfish” situation or some generally creepy people. Since technology has advanced immensely within the last 20 years, I decided to take a look at dating at OSU in the early 1990s compared to now.

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In the early 1990s, many advancements were made in the communications world to make keeping in touch with one another easier. For example, email became popular and cell phones became more advanced, with pagers maintaining popularity into the 2000s. So, how did one date without technology? I sat down with a former Ohio State student, Bill Pratt, to discuss the matter. Pratt attended Ohio State from 1991-1995. When I asked him about dating back then, he told me that students would normally date within the dorms. He lived in the agriculture dorms (Norton and the original Scott Hall). According to Pratt, many students also visited JailHouse, an extremely popular bar, on Lane Avenue for country night. Getting a girl’s attention was approached much differently in the early 1990s. Instead of using Tinder or just hitting on girls at a bar, Pratt used a more personal method. “In the old days, the men had to be more of a ‘hunter’ to get to see the girl he liked. You had to learn where your girl would be after class, where she parked, etc. Today, we might be suspected of stalking. I remember waiting for the girl I liked after Ag. Econ. Like clockwork, she walked through the indoor livestock arena of Plumb Hall to the parking. She knew I'd be there but she'd still come for our secret kiss in passing three days a week,” Pratt explained. What about booty calling? The dating scene was considered both a dating and a hookup culture in Pratt’s opinion, so booty calling in the middle of the night had to happen. Pratt’s explanation: wall phones and email. Today that would be a total turn off, but that is what the college kids in the 1990s had. (I’d love to see some of the subject lines in email booty calls.) Pratt showed skepticism when I asked him about what effect technology has on today’s dating world. “Since I'm married and past the dating stage, I can only imagine that technology only adds to the question marks in one's mind as to how someone really feels. It's easy to misinterpret the true feelings behind a text message,” he stated. Amen.

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I don’t think I need to explain what today’s dating world is like, but I’ll put it in three words: Tinder, texting, parties. Don’t get me wrong; I think these three things can have positive impacts on a relationship. Some people do meet on Tinder (I met my boyfriend on Tinder), or at parties, and end up with successful relationships. And of course, texting makes communication much easier and can help with making plans. Audra Studer, a first year majoring in psychology, shared her views about technology in the dating scene today. “A pro is you get to talk to people you've never met, but that's also a con. If the person you're talking to is a creep you don't have to meet them; you don't have to put where you live for privacy reasons. It sometimes feels safer than meeting someone in person because you can ignore someone who is sketchy online rather than in person you might not want to seem rude,” she said. Studer also commented on a big con of dating and technology. “You never know what's going to happen online. Some of the things people say are disturbing and creepy, and [online dating] allows more chance for nudity. There's always the fear of being catfished.” Studer agrees with me on the fact that technology makes communicating with a love interest more accessible. When asked how she would ask her love interest to get together without technology, she said that she would most likely have to drive all the way to his apartment to see ask him. Of course, this risks the chance of him not being home or him already having plans. “Communication would become extremely more difficult without technology and might create unnecessary problems that could be avoided with technology,” Studer said. So has the dating world gotten better or worse as times have changed? Sure, technology makes communicating easier and can introduce you to many people you may not have met otherwise (this is a big campus, mind you). Technology can, however, introduce you to dangerous people or to people who love to play the classic game of catfish. It’s our responsibility to keep each other safe when online dating. Remember, always use your instincts, only meet a person in a completely public place and let a few people know where you are going. If a person seems fishy, just leave. We can definitely use technology to our benefit, but we need to use it responsibly and in a smart manner.

Reconstructing Reality: TEDxOhioStateUniversity to hold annual conference on March 5 By Carly Cheton

ost of us have been exposed to TED talks in one way or another. Whether it’s through a professor or a share on your newsfeed, it’s likely that you’ve watched quite a few TED talks. With the goal of sharing “Ideas Worth Spreading,” these brief presentations can encompass any topic, from explanations of why happy couples cheat to the neurological breakdown of what it means to be happy. In what’s becoming one of the most highly anticipated events at Ohio State, the university will play host to its own TED-affiliated event on March 5. This year’s TEDxOhioStateUniversity annual conference will feature six performers and 11 speakers from the university community, including students, faculty, staff and alumni. The event is expected to attract

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over 1,200 local attendees to the Mershon Auditorium at the Wexner Center for the Arts. Originally founded by a small group of Ohio State faculty and students, TEDxOhioStateUniversity is a fully independent organization, with TED providing only a license and set of guidelines to follow for the execution of events. The group is funded locally, drawing on the support of both the university and surrounding Columbus community. Its reach has expanded rapidly since its start in 2011. Shivang Patel, TEDxOhioStateUniversity director of development and finance, recalls the organization’s modest beginning at Ohio State. “I remember my sophomore year when our team of 12 had a tabling event at the Union, and people were surprised there was a TEDx

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event on campus,” he said. “That is a drastic change from the involvement fair this past autumn, when people seemed to be upset that we only had one event annually.” With a theme of “Reconstructing Reality,” this year’s conference will “inspire and challenge…concepts of science, technology, history and life,” according to the organization’s website. Patel said that the inspiration for the theme originated at a team retreat for organization members this past April. “We discussed what we would like to highlight for the Buckeye community with the platform we have, and after compiling ideas and then refining them, we decided we wanted to challenge our perception of everything around us,” he said. Audience members are hoping to “change

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attitudes, lives, and the world,” after attending the conference, according to a recently issued press release. “It’s difficult to pick what’s most exciting about this year’s event, since we have so many cool speakers and things planned,” Patel said. “In the end, the discussions individuals have and subsequent actions our community takes after participating in our conference is what is truly most exciting.” Early bird admission rates for the Reconstructing Reality conference are available through January 31 for $15, and regular tickets will be sold through February 21 for $20. Beyond members of the Ohio State community, anyone living in Columbus and central Ohio at large is invited to attend. More information about event registration is available on the organization’s website at tedx. osu.edu.

By Audrey DuVall Photography: Collins Laatsch

Gambling for Good ATO Casino Nights brings Vegas to OSU

he ballroom is crowded, well-dressed people fill the room and huddle around tables. Bets are placed, roulette wheels are spun, and dealers deal. No this isn’t Las Vegas, it’s Alpha Tau Omega’s Casino Night. Casino Night is ATO’s annual black-tie charity event where guests play casino style games, like Blackjack, Roulette and Craps, with a set amount of fake money and turn in their “winnings” for raffle tickets in exchange for a chance to win a number of prizes raffled off. And unlike Vegas, where sin reigns king, this casino night is for charity. Started 12 years ago when ATO re-chartered onto OSU’s campus as a unique way to involve both students and adults in the community, the purpose of Casino Night is to “tackle” cancer. The funds raised this year will benefit the Urban and Shelley Meyer Fund for Cancer Research and the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer at The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. Ian Rubini, a member of ATO, became the chair of Casino Night because of his interest in service, and the idea that Casino Night is a tangible way to help end cancer. "I've been fortunate enough to be apart of three Casino Nights during my time here at Ohio State. It's truly amazing to see a group of about 100 guys come together throughout the year with one goal in mind - to help find a cure for cancer." Taking on the champion's attitude of the Ohio State Buckeyes

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and Coach Meyer's team, over the past 11 years of Casino Night ATO has been tackling cancer and able to raise over $275,000 to benefit the James. This year the goal is to raise over $50,000. While Casino Night is a far cry from the glistening strip of Sin City, they do have one thing in common: fun. Erin Stittmather, a fourth-year at OSU, has gone to Casino Night the last two years, and has plans to attend again this year. “I go year after year because it’s a fun time and a great cause to raise money for,” Strittmather said. Rubini said he enjoys the energy of the night, and of course celebrity guests. “My favorite part is the energy in the room during the event. It's amazing to see nearly a thousand students and adults all in one place raising money to help find a cure for cancer. One of the coolest things I've done at Casino Night was to take a picture with Troy Smith and his Heisman trophy. That was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said. The 12th annual ATO Casino Night will be held this March 4th in the Archie Griffin Ballroom in the Ohio Union. Student tickets are $25 and adult tickets can be purchased for $60 per person or $100 per couple. The tickets can be purchased at www.ato-osu.com/ato-casino-night, via Venmo (@ATOCasinoNight) or through a brother of Alpha Tau Omega. And remember, what happens at ATO Casino Night, stays at ATO Casino Night.

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Conquering your career

he bad thing about being a millennial? Trying to break into the workforce at a time of heavy competition. To stand apart, applicants must go beyond the aspects of their resumes to land their dream jobs. The good thing about being a millennial? Being technologically savvy in a world that is becoming increasingly digital. Believe it or not, social media and other digital platforms are useful vantage points for advancing or starting a career.

LinkedIn is a place where you can post your resume for the world to see, but with more character. It’s a great place to connect with others in a professional manner. From businesses to CEO's, practically everything related to your career is there. LinkedIn not only lets you display your experience, but also pieces of your work, insight into your career goals and recommendations from others. The contacts you gain through LinkedIn are also useful when job hunting. If you're trying to further your career, having a LinkedIn account is a must.

Twitter

Filled with funny memes, videos and outrageous personal opinions, it's probably the number one source of entertainment when you don't feel like paying attention to your 8 a.m. lecture. But, Twitter also presents a robust

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WHY BEING SOCIAL IS KEY By Tamika Smith

way to connect with others and expand your personal brand. Something as simple as following and interacting with potential bosses and coworkers can help your career quest. Sharing links to your own work via Twitter is another great way to share and bring acknowledgment to your work.

Instagram

This is a great site to show an artistic and creative side. I’ve even filled out employment applications that allowed me to link my Instagram site as my portfolio. You can post photos that represent your personal style, whether it is fashion, film, literature, art or décor. Instagram lets others see a glimpse of the world through your own artistic viewpoint. While posting selfies may be fun, you may not be using Instagram to its full potential.

WordPress

Here is one of the best pieces of advice I've recently received: “Make your own website. Just do it.” WordPress (and similar websites like SquareSpace.com and Blogger.com) allow you to easily increase your online presence through blogging and website design. Personal websites allow you to create your own personal domain based on your own self-branding. Using your name as your domain is usually the most professional; *insert your name here*.com. You can also directly link to other social media accounts through your website and, if done properly, it can gather your strengths, talents, insight and portfolio neatly in one place. The best thing about making your own website is that you don't have to be a tech genius. WordPress and other similar sites make it easy by providing free, premade site templates. While there is competition and a limited number of entry level opportunities in many career fields today, the good news is you can now do much more than simply sending in your resume and waiting. Now more than ever before, we have the ability to present ourselves in unique and authentic ways, a necessity for us millennials.

Caution

on the social

media front By Michelle Ozan

t's 2016 and social media is more prevalent in our daily lives than ever before. While my grandma is sitting at home trying to figure out how to make a Facebook account, Generation Z can't remember a day without access to technology in the palm of their hands. Kids are practically born with the inherent knowledge of how to maneuver a device, but rarely are they cautioned about how their online activity affects their future. We create accounts online for the social aspect, but we don't really think about how our actions will reflect on our personal brand. “I keep my accounts on private so I don’t have to worry about my profiles affecting my chance at a job, but many of my friends post pictures without worrying about who will see them,” said Hien Ta, a third-year at Ohio State. Although social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter weren't developed for professional purposes, our online presence is undeniably part of our personal brand.

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"Your personal brand is a holistic representation of who you are personally and professionally,” said Alyssa Gelbard, president and founder of Resume Strategists, a career consulting and personal branding firm in New York City. “While accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter may be for personal use, it’s important to refine your content and photos so that the impression you create does not contradict your personal brand.” The truth of the matter is that every action, every click and every choice you make online is being tracked and recorded. When you're looking for a job, you don't want immature decisions you made years ago on social media to affect your chances at landing an interview. Start by Googling yourself. If you find forgotten social media accounts or blogs, delete them. For social media accounts that you want to keep, consider deleting posts that aren’t representative of how you want to be known. You can also separate accounts from your personal brand by altering the spelling of your name or using an alias. If you have a common name and want your social media accounts to stand out, consider rebranding yourself with your middle initial. If you choose to keep your accounts on private, like Hien, it’s still advised that you use discretion. However, if you’re pursuing a career in technology or communications, an employer will want see that you are proficient with social media, so making your accounts private may not be a feasible option. There’s no question that technology is ubiquitous in today’s world, so it’s more important than ever that your social media accounts don’t jeopardize your reputation, personal brand and, ultimately, your chance at a job.

Student VoICE:

Social Media in the Workplace “I basically have my [social media accounts] completely private, not that I have any bad pictures on there, but I don’t want anyone’s opinions to be influenced by pictures someone tagged me in…or I feel like you’ll type one thing but you’ll mean something else.” - Lavanya Easwaran, 4th year

“Social media is important and can be a great marketing tool because it’s a method of communication that’s increasing every single year.” - Nathanael Jones, 4th year

“It’s a matter of wanting to get yourself out there and promote yourself and then also having that other account to share your life and your experiences with your friends and family.” - Nick Lo, 4th year

“It’s easier to get involved in it after you’ve already established a professional life and then let social media mingle into the workplace. It’s kind of a slow transition that happens over time as your social life slowly turns into your work life.” - Dushyant Mishra, 4th year

“It’s important to have separate accounts …because you have a separate life in general, you’re not the same person you are at work that you are at home.” - Sivan Zouela, 1st year

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Changing direction post-grad advice

By Michelle Ozan Photography: Tamrin Ingram

Life after college can be scary. Many students enter college with an idea of what they want to do after graduation— and then plans change.

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After all, it can be hard to know what you want to do without having professional experience. And by the time you gain internship experience, it may seem too late to change directions. Other students, like Scott Beverage, who graduated from Ohio State in May 2015, enter college with one direction and successfully change trajectories. “Originally, I was interested in a career in advertising. My advisor suggested that I dual major in marketing and strategic communications,” Beverage said. For Beverage, it was an introductory business class that helped him realize a switch in tracks was necessary. “During my junior year, I took the introductory business class for operations management and really enjoyed the class. I realized I had a knack for process improvement and found the topic very interesting. Fall semester of my junior year, I switched from a marketing major to an operations management major,” he said. Beverage was already in the business school at Ohio State, making a switch from marketing to operations management easy. After taking a few courses in operations management he knew he wanted to go into consulting, but wasn’t sure exactly the path he would take to get there. “My end goal was to do consulting since I liked the idea of traveling to different clients and using my knowledge and past experiences to help others overcome barriers or improve the efficiency of their business,” Beverage said. “I planned on entering the logistics or manufacturing industry as a team leader, with the hopes of working my way into a project management role as my career developed.”

When you’re first graduating college, you don’t typically expect your first job to be your dream job. It takes time to build credibility in your industry and gain experience. But for some, like Scott, internship experience can seal the deal. “I found AXIA Consulting through a series of events that stemmed from a conversation with my scholars advisor where I casually mentioned that I decided to change majors. My advisor put me in contact with one of his past students, who I grabbed coffee with and learned about his career at AXIA Consulting. This conversation turned into an interview, which turned into an internship and now my full-time career,” Beverage said. While Scott’s situation is not unheard of, scores of students have internships that don’t turn into their first job after college. After all, the internship experience can be quite different from working in the real world. Even Beverage experienced changes when he began his role as a full-time consultant. “I had a false image of what consulting was like prior to my internship. I assumed the role would be very high stress and require constant travel. With almost two years of experience in consulting, I’ve come to realize that it’s not the hectic cut-throat work that is portrayed in the movies.” Scott’s biggest piece of advice to students is not to hesitate reaching out to contacts that could help getting you your dream position, whether it is a professor, an alumnus, a boss or fellow student. As for recent graduates like Beverage, he says it’s important to “stay hungry for knowledge and opportunities.” There’s no true way to prepare for entering the real world, but being open to changing directions can help you figure out your best career path.

Mind on the money:

Students promote financial literacy in Columbus

By Kim Dang Photography: Tamrin Ingram

it was any other day for Haryoon Jang, who was

scrolling through LinkedIn when he came across the organization Moneythink. He saw the organization on a friend’s profile, which caught his interest.

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n 2009, Moneythink was created by students at the University of Chicago in response to the 2007 economic crisis. The organization promotes financial literacy among youths to prevent another financial collapse through mentorship. These students saw the repercussions of a crumbling economy, so instead of waiting for their community to rise up, they did. Jang, a third year finance major, wanted to bring the same mentality to Columbus’ youth. Jang grew up in New Albany where his commitment to service began in his family’s martial arts school. He carried this affinity for helping others into college, where he became a member of the founding class of the fraternity Beta Theta Pi. While most students would jump at the chance to join various professional organizations, Jang was not interested. “I knew I wanted to get involved with something here on campus but I wasn’t sure what,” Jang said. “There is an ample amount of Fisher organizations and finance clubs, but none of those appealed to me. I felt like I could learn about various financial topics myself by following the market and reading books like ‘The Intelligent Investor.’”

“Our generation is the key to the future. We, as millennials, have the opportunity to make big changes, and I believe reaching out to the younger generations is our best bet.”

After much research, Jang was surprised to find that Moneythink was non-existent at a university that boasts more than 950 student organizations. Unable to take on the task of starting an extensive organization alone, he recruited the help of Lauren Palmer, a third year finance major, and Jordan Lucki, a third year chemical engineering major. Palmer serves as co-president to Jang, while Jordan is vice president of operations. Palmer, a native of Concord, Ohio, mentored young children with Lake County Historical Society in high school. Further, having grown up with a father that instilled the importance of financial responsibility, she was drawn to the organization. “I want to be able to teach people the things I’ve learned, the things that I have gotten the opportunity to know,” Palmer said. “Our generation is the key to the future. We, as millennials, have the opportunity to make big changes, and I believe reaching out to the younger generations is our best bet.” When asked about their aspirations, Jang and Palmer were unsure. Though, don’t think they lack ambition. Their future goals are inspiring. If there’s one thing their future includes, it’s helping others.

By Jack Lynch

t takes bravery to crank up the distortion and scream your head off in a day and age where popular music is seeing a resurgence of new wave synthesizers and R&B, but to Columbus natives Clay Otter, rocking out like it’s 1992 comes naturally. “I’ve been absolutely enamored with grunge since I was in middle school,” said guitarist and vocalist Thane Leshner. “I would research the most obscure shit just because it was from Seattle in the ‘90s.” Bands like Nirvana, Mudhoney and Pearl Jam defined the initial grunge movement with distorted guitars, growled vocals, and heavy drum beats: all distinctive musical characteristics that Clay Otter incorporate into its sound. “You can compare it to history so much,” Leshner said, growing increasingly excited. “You can see exactly what happened with punk rock and metal coming together in Seattle and expanding in that vacuum. I dunno, man, I’m way into that shit.” “We’re just keeping the angst alive,” added lead guitarist Elijah Jones. After playing together in high school, Leshner and Jones formed Clay Otter in 2014. While the band experienced a revolving door of members in the beginning, a rhythm section of Dave Holiday on bass and Dylan Schiff on drums has finally been locked in for 2016. “We went through six drummers in 2014,” Jones said. “It was like Spinal Tap; it was bad.” On the band’s most recent studio release, the eight-song “Computer Wife” (titled in loving homage to Karen, Plankton’s robot girlfriend from “SpongeBob SquarePants”) the players show a passion for the music they’re playing and a wide breadth of songwriting

influences. Opening track “Follow Feet” showcases the band at its best, starting with a jagged guitar riff that’s suddenly turned up to 11 as the song’s chorus arrives. Leshner’s vocals shine through the wall of distortion as he screams out stratospheric high notes that bring to mind grunge giant Chris Cornell. “We focus on dynamics a whole lot. The whole loud-quiet-loud thing — that’s something we really try to incorporate. You know, like you’re riding on a smooth train and then, bam, you’re derailed,” Jones said. “I love when bands do that, I love when songs do that,

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so that’s something we really try to focus on.” This philosophy is embodied on “Grainery,” a song with a badass chorus that takes an abrupt left turn through a time signature change, throwing off the listener, only to return to the chorus sung a triumphant octave up. Other tracks are approached from entirely different directions, like “Superyawn,” which could be called psychedelic pop, and “Harold,” which takes cues from abrasive hardcore punk. Jarring transitions between oddly jazzy verses and grungy choruses on “Sing For Supper” might turn off some listeners, but

The whole loud-quiet-loud thing ...I love when bands do that, I love when songs do that, so that’s something we really try to focus on.” Leshner and the rest have already thought this through. “I don’t give a shit. I’m not trying to compromise to lure anybody in,” said Leshner, on mass appeal. “I love when people leave. I’ll say, ‘Bye,’” Jones said. “I think we really all just want a product that we’re happy with, and I want to make music that I can listen to myself.”

For a chance to see Clay Otter live, along with over 50 more Columbus bands, check out Live At The Garden Fest Saturday, March 5. Photo by Dana Reeves

REVIEW

David Bowie - Blackstar

avid Bowie’s new album, Blackstar, is a beautiful and inspired transcendence of death. The album makes such a strong artistic statement that Bowie has conquered death through his art and has, in a sense, become immortal, though he passed away from cancer last month at age 69. The songs are fiercely experimental and seem to be genuine reflections of Bowie’s life experiences. These might be the songs Bowie would have called his personal favorites, but kept in his back pocket because he deemed them too “out there” for mass appeal. On the album’s eerie title track, Bowie shapes his voice, making it sound as though four different individuals could have sung his vocal track. Sometimes you can hear his age, but it is not weary; it is weathered, wise and tested. Ethereal vocal harmonies and a drumbeat that alternates between fluttering syncopation and punchy grooves dissolve into an arrhythmic psychedelic breakdown, which effortlessly flows into a powerful recapitulation of the song’s main theme. By the end of the 10-minute opus, it is clear that this is some of the best, most creative music Bowie has ever produced — an immense feat for a man with such a long, storied history. The album’s lead single, “Lazarus,” continues “Blackstar’s” trend of consistent excellence. Though the song was made famous by its profound, unsettling music video, the music and lyrics represent an unfiltered rumination on his life and death. “Look up here, I’m in heaven,” Bowie sings, “I’ve got scars that can’t be seen / I’ve got drama can’t be stolen / Everybody knows me now.” The sweeping, epic chorus produces a rush of emotion in the listener, equal parts heartbreaking and beautiful, as the raw and extremely evocative emotion in Bowie’s voice speaks to overarching themes of the human experience. “I’ll be free / Just like that bluebird.” As with his life, Bowie has wrangled and tamed his own death, turning it into a work of art. On the startlingly contemporary “Sue (Or in a Season of Crime),” Bowie cements his status as a musical provocateur, showing he had no interest in pandering to a certain audience or compromising his vision for his music. Unexpected aggression in the form of blistering break beat drums and doom metal guitar highlight his penchant for wild experimentation, resulting in a song that is more forward-thinking than 90 percent of music written by artists half his age. Bowie curses like a sailor and intentionally cracks his voice on “Girl Loves Me,” asking, “Who the fuck’s gonna mess with me?” Met with a resounding silence, it’s clear that nobody’s gonna mess with him. Mark Guiliana’s virtuosic drumming and Tim Lefebvre’s grooving bass lines propel the songs forward throughout the album, perfectly in sync with Bowie’s strange and otherworldly vision for the album. It should come as no surprise that “Blackstar” is currently one of the top-selling albums in the world, according to Billboard. It is a fitting testament to Bowie’s legacy, and a brilliant, artistically driven finale to one of the greatest careers in rock music. By Jack Lynch Illustration: Dustin Goebel

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PART TWO: SHORT NORTH

W Repeat after me: the No. 2 bus is my new best friend. 44

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elcome back to Tour de COTA: helping you take advantage of students’ most underutilized OSU resource. The No. 2 bus is one of the easiest routes to plan from campus, because it pretty much travels in a straight line up and down High Street (with the exception of those buses that turn down E. Main St.). Possible starting points for the No. 2 route from campus include nearly all of the bus stops on High St., but for the sake of specificity, feel free to start at the 12th Ave. and High St. stop. Not only is the No. 2 navigable by the laziest of urban travelers, but it also passes through one of Columbus’ most wellknown districts: The Short North. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it might seem daunting to figure out exactly what to do on the day itself. In the Short North, there are so many things to do and so many restaurants to eat in; the district itself can comprise an entire romantic day. Grab your significant other (or whoever), grab your BuckID and get moving.

The North Market

The Candle Lab

If you’re starting your Short North odyssey early, there’s no better place to fuel up than the North Market. Getting to know one another is easiest when you can marvel at something together and the North Market is full of marvelous things. Hop off at Stop 4096 at N High St. and Swan St., and you’ll be just a short walk away from your new favorite place to eat. Just off High at 59 Spruce St., the North Market is a love ballad to good food from all over. Fresh artisan bread, spicy curry dishes and Parisian macaroons all in the same building? Sign me up.

Just a short walk down High St. from the North Market is The Candle Lab. The Candle Lab is exactly what it claims to be, and they have on display just about every scent you’ve ever wanted to smell in your life, as well as some you didn’t know you needed. Stop in to browse their huge selection of scents, or make your own candle with a personalized blend.

Housed in one of Ohio’s oldest public markets, the North Market is home to over 30 vendors selling everything from fresh food to flowers. The North Market has just about any kind of food you’ve ever wanted to try, and a great selection of fresh breads, dairy and meat products if you’re in the mood to cook. Start off the date with some freshbrewed coffee from Stauf’s and a donut from Destination Donuts. If you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast, Taste of Belgium has you covered with their gourmet waffles. Omega Bakery has a great pastry selection as well. If you finish up your Short North tour early, it’s worth it to stop in a second time around to check out places like Nida’s for great Thai food or Lan Viet Market for a bowl of pho. If you wanted to, you could spend your entire day trying out new foods. Just make sure you walk a few laps around the balcony to balance it out.

No reservations are required, but the store recommends that you call ahead to make sure you won’t get booted from your spontaneous candle adventure by an overly large birthday party with the same candle-making dreams. The entire process of making the candle only takes around half an hour, and then 90-minutes for the wax to set, during which you can continue your meandering around the Short North.

Flower Child While you’re waiting for your new candle, take a quick walk over to Flower Child, a vintage clothing store. The charm of the store lies in its labyrinth-like layout, as you travel from room to room finding new things to look at. The décor and furniture are distinctly antiquated, from a mix of Betty Draper’s living room to 70’s era apartment—but then, you might have guessed that from its name. The store only sells vintage items, so everything has a story, which makes for an even more rewarding shopping experience. Don’t forget to check out the basement, which is bursting with a bunch of amazing vintage clothes. You and your significant other will have a great time goofing around in poodle skirts and bell-bottom jeans.

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ZenCha Tea Salon Blow off steam (pun intended) at this relaxing little tea spot, which happens to be right across the street from Flower Child. If you haven’t tried bubble tea before, prepare yourself for greatness in the form of tapioca bubbles (trust me). ZenCha Tea Salon has a whole menu of flavors to choose from, as well as specialty drinks like the Lavender Latte and fresh fruit tea blends. ZenCha is a great place to grab a steaming cup of tea and hunker down from the cold. If you’re feeling a little bit hungry they also have a unique brunch menu that incorporates different global tastes into everyday dishes, such as their chai-infused waffle with fresh mango.

Le Chocoholique Complete your day of food and shopping (and more food) just footsteps away from where you started. Le Chocoholique caters to the best kind of people: those that love chocolate. Row upon row of chocolates greet you as soon as you step in the door. Ever wanted to have bacon with your chocolate? Le Chocoholique has you covered. It’s a wonderful place to top off a great day or evening, as they have a full café setup and an ice cream and coffee selection. They also have a crazy wonderful cocktail menu and bar setup, in case you ever wanted to mix your guilty pleasures.

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Making a campus house feel like home is a difficult task. With roommates bringing their own furniture, it’s hard to get a cohesive look. But, secondyear Alyssa Jessolski and her roommates have achieved just that. “The living room took us a little while to get together,” Jessolski said. “Moving into the apartment, we decided to just bring all the stuff we had laying around our house[s] to contribute to the living room, like old furniture. Then we realized we hated how it looked and it didn't make us feel at home. So we sold our old stuff to other college students and pitched in some money to buy decently new furniture on craigslist and other websites. Now, we hangout in the living room all the time.” “Our bedrooms were all basically our own personal style. For my room, I wanted something basic but still with a pop of color.”

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Practice Makes Perfect

Why the OSU scout team is essential

By Michael Mckelvey Photography by Lauren Garms

full time job. That is the best way to describe what being on the Ohio State football team is like. For the players on the field like Braxton Miller, Ezekiel Elliot and Joey Bosa, that job can pay off in the form of scholarships, acclaim and a possible future in the NFL. However, there is a particular part of the team that doesn’t usually see the field on Saturdays. They know that the most they will get from the time they put in is simply experience and some free Nike gear. They are the members of the Ohio State practice squad. The practice squad is the part of the team that helps in preparing the starting players for the team they are against that week. They attempt to replicate the way their opposing team plays. Due to the importance of their role, the practice team (also known as the scout team) goes to all the same practices, does all the same workouts and put in just as much time as the starters do. Chris Fong is a fifth-year pharmacy major that walked on at the beginning of the 2014 season. He was able to get a spot on the scout team as a defensive lineman. For Fong, having the chance to be part of the team and help them improve was the biggest payoff for the work that he put in. “I just enjoyed the fact that I was part of the team and that I knew that what I was doing in practice was helping the team get better,” said Fong. Fong also caught the Internet’s attention for having the coolest last name on a jersey, which prompted an article out of

Cleveland titled “Who is Fong?”. Fong stressed that although there are some technical separations between the units, when it comes down to it, they are all just part of one large team.

“It’s pretty much we’re just one big family. The whole team is one and we all have the same culture and we all interact with each other,” he said. Although they may not get all the same benefits as the starters, the fact that they get to be a part of such a small fraternity who are able to say that they were on the Ohio State football team, and the experience they get out of that, is often reward enough. For the former walk-on Fong, however, the four championship rings he has from the past two years and a personal letter of recommendation from Urban Meyer to add onto his grad school applications probably don’t hurt the cause either.

The Place To Be OSU hockey heats up Ohio winter

By Geoff Hammersley Photos by David Heasley

nce again, we are in the heart of winter in Columbus. From dealing with the cut-your-face-in-two wind, bumpy sidewalks due to the biblical levels of salt poured down and the occasional snow, it’s a part of living in the capital of Ohio. There is one thing you can do, though, to avoid the treachery of winter: watch Ohio State hockey at the Schottenstein Center. While the team struggled early in the season – at one point losing seven games in a row – they have made for some competitive matches in the friendly confines of The Schott. Ohio State hockey is entertaining; win or lose, this team brings everything they’ve got on the ice. In the first game of a two-game series with Penn State, the Buckeyes took the Nittany Lions into overtime. Fans stayed, cheered and were watching till the bitter end – which was a game-winning shot from the visitors from State College, Penn. Normally, deflating losses take a toll on home crowds. The toll is even more crushing when the team underperforms out of the gate – Ohio State opened up the first month of play at 1-7. But, in the second game against then-No.14 Penn State, the fans came back (along with the team) to witness Ohio State jump out to a 3-0 lead, before winning the grudge match 5-1. The goal siren got its workout in front of 6,018 fans, including a power play goal, meaning fans got a free chicken tender from Raising Cane’s. “They are playing better; they’ve learned tough,” said Miles McQuinn, the Big Ten Network Student U broadcaster for the

game. “They’ll make things interesting in March.” Between the food promotions for goals (McDonalds gave fans a Big Mac when the team hit four goals) and entertainment the atmosphere can become electric. On top of that, the fans have the ability to see the stars of tomorrow. “It’s a chance to see future professionals for free,” Davey Austin, a student at Ohio State and a member of the student radiobroadcast of Ohio State athletics, said. Students at Ohio State can get into the games for free, and have the ability to sit in the Block ‘O’ Knucklebucks student section right behind the glass. Hockey at the Schott is a place to unwind going into the weekend – most of the Buckeyes’ home games take place on either Friday or Saturday nights, with the lone exception being a Sunday, March 6, showdown with Michigan at Nationwide Arena. “[I] recommend people come out and see them,” said McQuinn. As the Penn State game winded down, an arena ‘O-H-I-O’ broke out. It’s not to the same caliber as a stadium ‘O-H-I-O’ during football games at the Horseshoe, but it’s a welcomed chant for anyone associated with Ohio State athletics. Finally, “Carmen Ohio” plays (with fans singing along), meaning it’s time to go back out and brave the cold again. But for a little more than two hours, you can enjoy the hockey stars of tomorrow skate and score. In the months after Ohio State football has concluded, there’s no better place to be.

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Back after the Break

With the All-Star break behind them, what’s to come for the Blue Jackets? By Geoff Hammersley Photo by Chris Casella

s the halfway point has now come and gone for the NHL and the All-Star weekend in Nashville is in the rear view mirror, the Columbus Blue Jackets look to push their way back into the Eastern Conference playoff race. It’s been a challenging few months for the Blue Jackets, who, in the course of the first 50 games, changed coaches (from Todd Richards to John Tortorella) and shipped out star player Ryan Johansen to Nashville for another star, Seth Jones. Even with the changes, the team sits toward the bottom of the Metropolitan division. However, that can change if the Blue Jackets can make a few things go their way.

Avoid the Injury Bug The bugaboo last season was the amount of man-games the team had (games lost due to player injury). In fact, the Blue Jackets led the league in man-games lost at 508, according to their media guide – this was a franchise record.

This time around, the Blue Jackets head into the All-Star break at 170-plus man-games lost due to injury, according to mangameslost. com. While the number is high, it’s not NHLleading. From here on out, health becomes the most important aspect for the inhabitants of Nationwide Arena. With seven home games in February, the Blue Jackets can begin their ascension up the conference standings by taking at least four or five home games, and using that to propel themselves into a homestand heavy March. When the team is healthy (and the fan favorites are out on the ice), Nationwide Arena can get loud. It was that way on opening night against the New York Rangers – so why can’t it be that way every night?

Having the Stars Align As mentioned above: A healthy teams yields stars on the ice. With the acquisition of Jones, the Blue Jackets have a new

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defenseman, and another man that can assist with the goals – entering the break, Jones had six assists in ten games. At the same time, first-year CBJ member Brandon Saad is making his presence known. Saad is one of the leaders in the point department, and has help from Scott Hartnell and Cam Atkinson. All three of those men have crossed the 30-point plateau, and have no reason to slow down, barring injury.

The Revolving Door at Goal This season, we’ve seen four different Blue Jacket goalies take the ice. The go-to man Sergei Bobrovsky has seen days on the injured list with a groin strain. Curtis McElhinney, the backup, saw days on the injured reserve list for a sprained ankle. Because of this, both Joonas Korpisalo and Anton Forsberg saw time in net after being brought into Columbus on terms of an emergency recall. Bobrovsky has the lowest goal-allowedaverage (GAA) amongst the quartet, but with him being out, the team had a collective GAA average hovering north of three at the All-Star recess. Stability at goaltending is needed for the Blue Jackets quest for a playoff push.

Crew Call-up: Columbus Trio to train with USMNT By Ben Ferree | Photo by David Heasley

ttending The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) January training camp has become a yearly staple for soccer players trying to break through to the next level. It is where the stars of future international cups get a first look from a broader audience. This year, three Columbus Crew SC players have received a callup to the camp, which runs from Jan 11- Feb 6 and includes two friendly games. Ethan Finlay and Tony Tchani both received their first ever call-ups, while Columbus native Wil Trapp earned his second. Finlay has long been a fan favorite to make a USMNT appearance, given his spectacular performance in the past two MLS seasons. He made the MLS Best XI this year after being just one of four players to score double digit goals and assists. “This is a product of what our team is able to do over the last year or so, and to be able to reap those rewards on an individual level is really exciting,” Finlay said. “Everyone wants

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to represent the red, white and blue, and this is another step in that direction.” Tchani’s call came as a bit of a surprise to the outside world, and even to Tchani himself. “I was surprised. I heard a few weeks ago, all these people saying I might be called into camp, and I wasn’t sure if it was true, but I am very surprised and happy,” Tchani said. The midfielder has been a defensive stalwart for Crew SC, and also earned a call-up to his native Cameroon, which he was unable to fulfill due to an injury. “Hard work always pays off.... Gaining that confidence [on the club level] ...and having those guys in camp with you will really help,” Tchani said. Trapp comes as no surprise, as the Crew SC vice-captain has already earned a cap with the USMNT, and is helping the U-23 team try to qualify for the Olympics. He captained the team to a third place finish in their group, which means they will face Colombia in a home and home series, with the winner mak-

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“It’s always great to be called up for your country at any level, especially the full team level”

ing the Olympics. “It’s always great to be called up for your country at any level, especially the full team level,” Trapp said, “I’d definitely say I’m more prepared and ready for this year than the year prior.” On his teammates making the camp as well, Trapp said, “Anytime a team does well throughout the season, they get recognized for it, and we’re fortunate enough to play a great style that’s attractive and wins a lot of games.... We had a lot of great players this year, Tony and Ethan just being a couple, and now it’s being rewarded. “When you’re with guys every day like we are here in Columbus, you get accustomed to their style of coaching and style of training.... Being a sounding board for those guys is definitely something that will help them out as well as help me out.” The trio will be vying for game time in the friendlies against Iceland (Jan 31) and Canada (Feb 5). The first game will be televised on ESPN2, and the second game will be on FS1. Both games will also be televised in Spanish on UniMas.

LET'S TALK ABOUT SECH'S,

baby. NEW DRINK MADE BY OSU AND OU STUDENTS By Ashley Wilkinson Photography: Chris Casella BY: ASHLEY WILKINSON

s college students, malt beverages are something that’s all too familiar. Four Loko, Smirnoff Ice, Mike’s Harder and King Cobra all qualify as malt beverages and also qualify as drinks you refer to when your bank account says you spent 99 percent of your paycheck last weekend. Although malt beverages are sometimes looked over, a new drink is here to catch your attention. The drink: Sech’s. Sound it out. Yes, it’s supposed to sound exactly like the word you were probably thinking of. The idea came from a young entrepreneur and Ohio University student, Mason Estep. He wanted to create a cheap yet high quality drink for his fellow classmates to enjoy on the weekends and beyond. The name itself may seem a bit surprising to some, but Estep can explain his method. “We started the drink because we basically saw some other products in the market that were beating around the bush, trying

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to talk about sex and not calling it that, so we were like, ‘Why don't we call it Sech's?’ Our generation is very upfront and forward, so we looked up some trademarks. I took some German classes in high school, so that's how I knew that's how you spelled ’sex’ in German,” Estep said. Estep teamed up with Gabriele Galli, a marketing major at Ohio State, and Shea Wilson, a recent graduate of Ohio University, who are now Vice President Cofounders of the company. After a year and a half or work, the trio finally started selling their drink at local bars and convenience stores. “It's really hard to get into the corporate stores such as Kroger and chain gas stations, so we identified mom and pop stores that are really popular, especially on college campuses, and just went in and built relationships with the owners and they were willing to give us a chance. It's a mutual benefit relationship,” Galli explained. It seems like the Sech’s team strategy works. Sech’s can now be found at many campus bars such as Out R Inn, Big Bar, Midway and Ugly Tuna. Right now, the only flavor of Sech’s is the crisp and fruity “Bombacious Berry.” “We like the confidence in the flavor, ‘Bombacious Berry.’ We are trying to be tailored towards our generation. We've got a new flavor on the way, but it won't be here for, like, a year, though. It will be ‘Morning Sech's Mimosa,’” Estep said. When asked if they had any advice for college students and future entrepreneurs, they said it’s important to try different things. “Try not to do what the crowd's doing. If you were to meet an adult entrepreneur, they're most likely brick and mortar. They probably own their business and they've run it themselves. There's no reason to reinvent the wheel. Also, never give up,” Estep said. Wilson agreed, and also preached to always be precise in everything you do: “You gotta make sure all your ‘I’s’ are dotted and your ‘T's’ are crossed.”

Check out Sech’s website, www.drinksechs.com to find out which bars have it in stock and where you can buy this new drink!

Kiss the cook: Valentine’s Day dinner at home By Ashley Wilkinson Photography Todd Quackenbush

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With Valentine’s Day approaching, you may be wondering how to spend it. To go out or to not go out? Although going to a fancy restaurant might seem like the obvious answer, staying in can create an intimate experience if you’re spending the day with someone special. If you’re staying in with a significant other on Valentine’s Day, you need to plan, set the scene and, most importantly, make it romantic. If you want to make a nice dinner, the romantic flicker of fresh candles are the way to go. Drape your kitchen table with a white tablecloth and perhaps a few rose petals or flowers. Also, place candles around the room and dim or turn the lights off. Music is also always a plus. Whether you choose classical tunes or modern love songs, your partner should appreciate the gesture. Now, it’s time to prepare the menu. I always think pasta dishes are a win-win.

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Linguine 1 pound of your favorite cut of steak Rosemary Garlic Red wine of your choice Butter Heavy Cream Parmesan cheese * $30 average cost

Rosemary Steak Over Linguine Alfredo For this recipe, you will need: One box of linguine 1 pound preferred steak cut (I suggest sirloin-1 inch thick) 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 ½ cups red wine (not too sweet, but not too dry) ¼ cup butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese

For the steak: In a skillet, heat oil over high heat. When oil is heated, place steaks into the skillet. Cook to desired doneness only flipping the steaks once. (*refer below for cooking times) In a medium saucepan heated to medium high, cook minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add wine and rosemary and increase heat to high. Boil for two minutes. Reduce to low. Add steak, soaking for five minutes.

For the alfredo linguine:

Cook linguine in boiling water until tender. To make the alfredo sauce, heat butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add the cream and simmer for four minutes. Add the crushed garlic and parmesan cheese, constantly stirring until the parmesan is completely melted. To serve, pour desired amount of Alfredo sauce onto linguine. Top with steak and pour desired amount of wine sauce to complete. Serve this dish with your favorite wine and don’t forget chocolate for dessert!

HOW TO COOK A STEAK *RARE, cook steaks four minutes per side. *medium-rare, cook steaks six minutes per side. *medium, cook steaks for seven minutes per side. *well-done, cook steaks for eight minutes per side.

Pining

for romance A perfect Valentine’s Day destination can be difficult to find.

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f course, the restaurant you choose should have unique elements. It should have a calm and warm atmosphere, delicious food and, most important, a large selection of wine. Avoid hectic chain restaurants with screaming kids and stressed waiters. A new, charming restaurant with a sophisticated vibe is the ideal spot. As a food writer, I’ve traveled to many restaurants in the Columbus area. From cheap campus eats to top-notch sushi bars, I’ve seen (and eaten) much of what Columbus offers. So, when I discovered the new restaurant Salt and Pine on Google, I knew I had to give it a try. The concept of Salt and Pine was developed by Chris Crader, the owner of The Sycamore and Harvest Pizzeria. Harvest Pizzeria is one of my favorite places in Columbus, so I had a hunch I was in for a treat. I took my boyfriend with me to try out this

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Reevaluating

CES By: Adam Ambro

2015

Looking Ahead to 2016 The 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) recently wrapped up, but for an accurate picture of the current tech climate, let’s start by looking back to last year’s show and see what, if anything, made a lasting impression.

While that number was to be expected, buyers are most likely going to have to pay upwards of $1,500 in order to beef up their current PC’s to be able to run the VR device at the necessary specs.

For starters, one of the biggest talking points at the 2015 show was the arrival of virtual reality. The unveiling of Oculus Rift dominated blogs around the world, touting it as the next big innovation in the tech world.

Better start saving. Everyone who has tried VR loves it and insists that all it needs to catch on is to be in the hands, or on the heads, of users in order to fully “get it.”

A year later, the Oculus has yet to be released (expected release is Q1 of 2016), though the company has announced the price, $599.

That’s all well and good for tech bloggers who go to these shows and get to play around with the newest toys for free, but for those who struggle to get their tuition paid or fill up their

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car with gas, the list of necessities that come before buying an Oculus Rift is plentiful. Another fun talking point of 2015 was hover boards. Last year gave us “Back to the Future” nostalgia overload, and of course tech companies felt the best way to capitalize on this craze was to try and bring actual hover boards to market. Naturally, these weren’t the Marty McFly boards seen in “BTTF: Part 2,” but instead, mini Segways the size of a skateboard. So what came out of this brilliant idea? About 10,000 Vines of people eating pavement—so basically, a win-win for everyone involved. That brings us to CES 2016, which, by all accounts, was more or less a dud. Instead of last year’s obsession with 4K TVs, which are now reasonably priced, the 2016 show was all about 8K TV’s. Proving, once again, that being an early adopter is a terrible investment because there will always be a newer device with better specs at a cheaper price that comes out a year later. As NPR’s digital culture correspondent Laura Sydell explained, CES is becoming less about the consumer and more about the companies running the show. “I think part of it is just that people keep going and showing off products, and it’s a place to network,” she said. “So I think for a lot of the people who go, entrepreneurs and so forth, it’s a place they can finally see somebody they’ve been communicating with overseas.”

So can we expect 16K TV’s and time traveling Deloreans at the 2017 show? Here’s to hoping.

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"if you don't make an effort to explore something a little bit, you'll never find out what's on the other side."

-Ryan Vesler, founder of Homage

yan Vesler, entrepreneur and founder of Columbus' most widely known clothing brand Homage, is not your average CEO. You can normally find him at his Homage headquarters in sweatpants, a t-shirt and sneakers. It's not only his cool and casual attire that make him stand out but also – his age. While only in his early thirties, Vesler is head of a globally known brand, one that is driven through passion, nostalgia and finding your own way. Perhaps these attributes are what have made Vesler such a prominent entrepreneur. No matter how large his company grows, he still remains true to the vision he intended when he first created Homage in his parents' basement. Though Vesler founded Homage at the young age of 23, his interest and admiration for vintage t-shirts still emerged much earlier and has stayed with him. “When I was younger, I would go to thrift stores with my sister, who was five years older than me. They would have tons of retro shirts that you couldn't find anywhere else. I liked the feel of them. They were soft. And the feeling you got from looking at them. I have so many vintage shirts from over the years but my favorite is an authentic 1985 Nike Air Jordan t-shirt, it's like my holy grail of vintage tees,” Vesler said. Always pay homage Though it's been nearly nine years since Vesler founded the retro-inspired t-shirt brand in 2007, his original motivations and passion for the brand are still what drive him and all the others who attribute to the company's success. “As a brand today, we still have stayed true to the things that were important to us – and to me, back when I started it in 2007. Brands can

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change, but I think we are still very much driven by what's important to me and was back then; the desire to do things a certain way. Our graphics have to be perfect and we still have to stand behind our products, despite having grown,” he said. It's easy to understand and appreciate the vision and love that Vesler and his team have for the Homage brand by simply visiting one of their stores. When walking into the Homage store in the Short North or Easton location here in Columbus, you're instantly met with a feel of nostalgia and vintage muse. From the retro hanging banners and flags and photos of historic moments in time to the various college sports (many which are Ohio State) and pop culture shirts. “We're still telling stories. The products themselves tell stories, and that was always what I wanted to do going into it.” Never stop working It's evident that Vesler believes in hard work and creating sticking to a personal vision, even if it is not traditional. Even now, as Vesler has helped to create such a successful company, he is nowhere near slowing down – and still intends to work as hard as he did when his brand was in its early stages. “Despite the growth, I think we still have the mentality and mindset that we're still small. Nothing is given. We have to earn everything. We're always working towards being better – how to have a better digital strategy or how to have better graphics and maintain cool clothing,” he said. There are many unconventional ways to become successful within a career field and this is true for Vesler. Despite graduating from college and earning a degree, Vesler's path to founding his own brand was more about learning through experience rather than what was taught in the classroom. Acting on instinct, passion and fearlessness towards failure were building blocks. “If there's something that interests a person, like a little spark or even a little curiosity, it's really important not to ignore that and assume that you have to go down a certain path. There can be a lot of pressure sometimes to join the workforce and start working and build a career,” Vesler said. “We go through college thinking we get a degree and pick a major and pick a career path and I don't think anyone is taught how to be an entrepreneur. It's trial and error. And, because people are afraid of that error part and making a mistake, they don't have the trial part – playing around with stuff and figuring it out. But if you don't make an effort to explore something a little bit, you'll never find out what's on the other side.”

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Psst... we’ve got a crush on you. Sometimes provocative, always anonymous. Check out a few of Ohio State’s latest crushes. You never know, someone may be crushing on you:

Zekey, need a date for valentine's day?? @ezekielelliott

Mitch that works at Chipotle... Hey want food? @mitchrausch

I always saw him on Twitter but I finally saw @realjeffthomas in person I need him as my winter cuddle buddy

@redguy27 sorry I missed kiss a ginger day, rain check?

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@okkwill is in my stats class... needless to say I'm excited

Zaynah Chaudhury, one day I will marry you @ZaynahC

I'd love to throw whipped cream pies at @MadisonDae9 she's so perfect and seems like she'd have a good laugh ;)

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music

February/2016 1. 92.3 WCOL Birthday Bash

country

Fri, Feb. 5

92.3 WCOL is celebrating their 22nd birthday as Columbus’ #1 station for New Country with the Eli Young Band, Kelsea Ballerini and LoCash. VIP tickets include an acoustic set from a Birthday Bash performer, an exclusive VIP party, a pre-show mingle with WCOL personalities and more.

Location: Express Live Time: 6:30 p.m. Admission: Vary COTA Route: 18

2. Givers 2 3

Fri, Feb. 5

indie rock

With songs appearing in everything from the video game FIFA 12 to the TV series Glee, indie pop band Givers are known for their blend of indie rock and influences from afrobeat and world music. Givers released their latest album New Kingdom in November of last year.

electro pop

soul funk

Location: The Basement Time: 7 p.m. Admission: $12-14 COTA Route: 18

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3. St. LuciA

7. Kevin Gates

Fri, Feb. 12

Mon, Feb. 22

St. Lucia, the electro-pop singer, released his second full-length album "Matter" just last month. The album grapples with “themes of getting older, battling with insecurity and self-doubt while balancing maturity and ambition.” Sounds like themes in which many of us can relate.

Location: Newport Music Hall Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $22-24

4. Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band Wed, Feb. 17

As part of Weird Wednesdays and described as intergalactic funk to get yo head bangin’ and yo booty shakin’, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band’s fourth studio album Funk Life was formed while listening to a mixtape of P-Funk, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power and others and reflects the band’s current vision of funk.

Location: Scarlet and Grey Cafe Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $10, 18+ COTA Route: 2

5. The Floozies Thurs, Feb. 18

Born in funk and bred in the digital age is the electronic duo The Floozies. Performing without a setlist and without a word between them, brothers Matt and Mark Hill deliver a show full of exploration and unbreakably deep pocket grooves.

Location: Park Street Saloon Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $15

6. Ben Miller Band

Kevin Gates spent five-plus years on the mixtape circuit before climbing into the Top 40 Billboard 200 chart with his 2013 release, Stranger Than Fiction. Gates' Islah Tour Part 2 transfers the reflective style of rappers to the genre of “gansta rap”. Opening artists include Young Greatness and OG Boobie Black.

Location: Express Live Time: 6:30 p.m. Admission: Vary COTA Route: 18

8. Kacey Musgraves Fri, Feb. 26

After competing in the singing competition, Nashville Star, and placing seventh, Kacey Musgraves proved the judges wrong. She has now won multiple awards, including a Grammy for Best Country Song and Album and two CMA awards for new artist of the year and song of the year.

Location: Express Live Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission: $28

9. Who’s Bad Sat, Feb. 27

The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band as the longest-running and the only one to predate his untimely passing, Who’s Bad has continued to impress fans for the last ten years.

Location: Newport Music Hall Time: 7 p.m. Admission: $15-20 COTA Route: 18

10. Local Stuff Showcase

Thurs, Feb. 18

Sat, Feb. 27

Location: Woodland's Tavern Time: 7 p.m. Admission: Free

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Every Thursday through March 31st WCBE and Woodland’s Productions present the free SweetWater Winter Sessions. This particular Thursday welcomes The Ben Miller Band, a trio of multi-instrumentalists whom play everything from progressive bluegrass and blues to country and roots rock.

Support local bands at this all new event. Featuring New Haven, Ever Burning Bright, Ranger Danger and Vianova, this show is sure to keep you interested. Celebrate with some $4 Jagerbombs, too. But don't overdo it, you'll want to remember the music.

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Events

February/2016 1. #Hashtag Comedy Improv Show Wed, Feb. 3

A unique, fresh experience every time so whether it’s your first time attending or you’ve been before, you can delight in knowing you’re in for something new and come back for he February 10th show as well! Held at the Backstage Bistro, plan to grab a meal or a few drinks before or even during the show.

Location: Backstage Bistro Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $5

2. Flicks for free: He Named Me Malala Wed, Feb. 3

After the Taliban attempts killing her for speaking out on behalf of girls’ education, Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai emerges as the youngest Nobel Prize Laureate and a leading advocate for children’s rights. Released in October 2015, this documentary is presented along with free popcorn and soda, courtesy of OUAB.

Location: Ohio Union US Bank Theater Time: 6 & 8:30p.m. Admission: Free with BuckID

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3. Dreams are

7. HipHop Showcase

colder than death

Wed, Feb. 10

Thurs, Feb. 4

As part of the screening series Witness: Black Independent Film, spanning 70 years of cinema and focusing on pioneers whom created landmark films covering topics of poverty, civil rights, faith, and cultural identity, cinematographer Arthur Jafa poses the question, “What does it mean to be black in the 21st century?”.

Location: Wexner Center Time: 7 p.m. Admission: $6-8

4. Word! Fri, Feb. 5

This spoken word and poetry slam event is hosted by the Multicultural Center in collaboration with the student organization Never Let Your Pen Dry as part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM). Encouraging a creative and innovative outlet in order to build solidarity and community of artistic statement, Word! will feature poet Alex Dang.

Location: Ohio Union US Bank Theater Time: 6 p.m. Admission: Free

5. Crochet-Infintiy Scarf Sat, Feb. 6

Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies by the fire while you crochet your own infinity scarf with step-by-step instruction. Tools are provided and instruction is led by Megan Sharbaugh of Studio 614. The best part, take home your completed infinity scarf and crochet needle to keep creating!

Location: Franklin Park Conservatory Time: 1 p.m. Admission: $40- $45

6. Soul Dope Sunday Sun, Feb. 7

An open mic with a panel of judges to determine the winner, the stage is open to all genres of music, poetry, dance, comedy, whatever your talent!

Location: Scarlet and Grey Cafe Time: 6:15 p.m. Admission: $10 COTA Route: 2

In order to embrace the hip-hop world, Dance Irregulars explores and will showcase the hip-hop culture on the OSU campus with a celebrated guest choreographer.

Location: Ohio Union Performance Hall Time: 6 p.m. Admission: Free

8. Journaling With thurber house Thurs, Feb. 11

The Westerville Public Library is teaming with Thurber House for an evening of journaling. Learn technique and tricks for starting or maintaining a journal and make a journal to take home. Crafty, am I right?

Location: Westerville Public Library Time: 7 p.m. Admission: Free

9. Wine Tasting Fri, Feb. 12

Choose 10 tastes from over 20 wines, artisan cocktails and beers from local breweries. As usual, the kitchen will have a delicious spread of snacks and appetizers, and several local vendors will be on hand with samples of their products, surely to make great gifts for your valentine!

Location: The Hills Market Downtown Time: 6 p.m. Admission: $10

10. Herbs and cupcakes Sat, Feb. 13

No, not those kinds of herbs... Experience the magic of herbs in another avenue of the culinary world. Herbs can add delicious complex flavors to savory dishes, but they can also add great flavors to sweet baked desserts like cupcakes as well! Participants will get a sample and recipe for all culinary delights.

Location: Ohio Herb Education Center Time: 1 p.m. Admission: $20

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Events

February/2016 11. Sexxapalooza Sat, Feb. 13

If you and bae are looking to spice up your love life this Valentine's Day, look no further. Sexxapalooza has been around for seven years and is continuing to offer a unique, entertaining and educational experiences for all who attend. Check out the hottest toys and products and try not to blush. This is a 21 and over event. Sorry, youngins.

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Location: Ohio Expo Center Time: 12 p.m. Admission: $20

12. FFN'S Date night Improv Show Sat, Feb. 13

Full Frontal Nudity is back again to tell more stories of love...YOUR story, your parents’ story, your podiatrists’ story, anybody’s stories of love! How? They don’t know. But, as long as there are stories of love to tell, they will be making it all up based on your stories. So, once again, it’s date night!

Location: Madlab Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $6-10

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13. Walking Dead

17. Fight for air

Sun, Feb. 14

fundraiser

Join the Gateway Film Center for this special mid season premier of AMC's the Walking Dead! If there's one thing better than your favorite TV show coming back, it's seeing it on the big screen. Tickets are released three hours before the showing.

Location: Gateway Film Center Time: 9 p.m. Admission: Free

14. Valentine's Day Sun, Feb. 14

Enjoy wine and chocolate tastings, live music, a cash bar and small plates while touring the Conservatory’s Orchids exhibition and warm plant collections. Admission includes three wine and chocolate pairings with additional pairings, food and drinks available for purchase.

Location: Franklin Park Conservatory Time: 5:30 p.m. Admission: $12-15

15. Blue Jackets vs Bruins Tues, Feb. 16

If you’re unable to make all of the 7 home games in February, this is one of the games to make sure you don’t miss! The Boston Bruins have won six Stanley Cup championships in the past and will surely make for a good game.

Location: Nationwide Arena Time: 7 p.m. Admission: Vary

Sat, Feb. 20

Fight for Air Climb raises funds and awareness for the American Lung Association. Climbing the Rhodes Tower, Columbus' tallest building, is a climb of 40 floors and every step is for those who can’t make the climb. A post climb party will be held at the Columbus Brewing Co.

Location: James Rhodes State Tower Time: 8 a.m. Admission: $25

18. 43rd annual winter hike series Sat, Feb. 20

Take a hike along the creeks of Three Creeks Metro Park, followed by hot foods and drinks. More than 100 species of birds have been sighted as well as beavers, minks, and coyotes in this 1,100acre park, a great place to escape from the hustle of the city and sress of school commitments.

Location: Three Creeks Metro Park Time: 10 a.m. Admission: Free

19. Sunday Comix Sun, Feb. 21

Sunday Comix encourages dialog about comics and the sequential art form. This group exists in order to provide opportunities for creative individuals of all formats and genres of sequential art - comic books, graphic novels, manga, cartoons, etc. - to share their works-in-progress and receive critiques from other creators.

Location: Wild Goose Creative Time: 2 p.m. Admission: Free

16. The true cost

20. Neil deGrasse

Thurs, Feb. 18

Tyson

The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. This groundbreaking documentary pulls back the curtain and asks us to consider, who really pays the price for our clothing? Cameron Mitchell food will be provided and a Q&A will follow the screening.

Location: Drexel Theater Time: 6 p.m. Admission: $10

Tues, Feb. 23

Astrophysicist and best-selling author Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is about to drop some knowledge on Columbus. A graduate of Harvard, Princeton and Colombia, he has been researching and writing about space and science since 1995. “Not only do we live among the stars, the stars live among us.” That is some deep sh*t.

Location:Palace Theatre Columbus Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission: Vary

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A f r o Duck Forever

S a y i n g g o o dby e t o Mirror Lake’ s mascot On January 27, 2016, Afro Duck took his last breath doing what he loved most - swimming in Mirror Lake. Though many students saw Afro Duck on a daily basis, very few knew much about him. Afro Duck’s family has entrusted 1870 to write his obituary in the hopes that his story and amazing hair would live on forever. Alfred Duck was born in Pataskala, Ohio, to Linda and Glenn Duck. “All ducks have the same last name,” his younger sister Ruth explained. “A lot of us have nicknames. Alfred’s was easy because of his hair. He’s had that afro since I can remember.” His unusual hair always drew attention but not always the sort of positive attention he received at Ohio State. “He got teased a lot when we were younger. But he was tough. He held his own and, eventually, used it to his advantage,” Ruth said. “He dated a lot of my friends, actually, which was pretty annoying.” He was a domestic duck, which meant he was too heavy to fly. But Alfred made the most of his life on the ground and always enjoyed swimming. He lived most of his childhood and teen years living on a farm with family and friends but he always longed to travel and meet new people and see new things. He and his oldest sister, Sally “Stripe,” (she had a long black stripe over her left eye) were the most adventurous in the family, Ruth told us.

Alfred “Afro” Duck June 4, 2010 - January 27, 2016 “He and Stripe would always talk about hopping in the back of one of the trucks that would visit the farm. They really wanted to travel. My parents were very against it. They were kind of more old fashioned. They lived and died on that farm,” Ruth said. When Alfred was one year old, Sally was hit by a car during one of her many daring feats in search of adventure. “She didn’t die, but she was hurt pretty badly. They never spoke about it, but I think they both knew that she wouldn’t be able to leave home anymore. Afro took it hard at first but then I think he used it as motivation,” Ruth continued. He first heard about an opportunity to be placed at a lake on a human college campus a few months after the accident and applied right away. Afro Duck made it to the second round of interviews in 2011 but wasn’t accepted into the program. He continued applying each year and was finally accepted in 2012. “We didn’t have much contact after that because he was always busy. But, he made sure to send information on occasion through the crows. I hated the crows. So damn talkative. They never shut up once you got them started. Always fighting. But, anyway, Stripe always loved hearing from the crows. You could tell she was so proud,” Ruth said. His time at Ohio State was interrupted in 2014 when

Mirror Lake, his home, was drained for renovation. Our information says that he and the other Mirror Lake ducks were relocated for a brief time through a wildlife management firm. Ruth says she’s not exactly sure where he went. Once he returned to Mirror Lake, his sister said those were the best days of his life. “He loved the attention he got from the humans. And the food. He was basically a celebrity from what I heard. I want the humans to know that he really enjoyed being in the spotlight. He may have seemed reluctant for photos but he loved it,” she said. Though rumors were briefly flying of foul play in Afro Duck’s death, the cause of death was simply old age. “Ducks only live to be about seven years old, at least our specific breed. He lived a great life, especially his last few years,” Ruth said. 1870 never had the chance to set up an interview with Afro Duck himself, but it is safe to say, he would’ve told a great story. He is survived by an estimated 15 to 25 ducklings. “I told you, he used the hair to his advantage,” Ruth laughed. You will be greatly missed, Alfred “Afro” Duck. May the lake in heaven be much larger and much cleaner than the lake you loved so much here at Ohio State. We thank you for loving our school as much as we do. Rest in peace.

By Lauren Every

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