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Ohio State Sport, Fitness and Health Program adds new courses to catalog heading into spring semester

Pickleball, pilates, strength training — and how to duel with “laser swords” — will take new spots among the regular classes ...
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Blood Battle: a new perspective on the Ohio State and Michigan rivalry

Every Ohio State student is familiar with the rivalry between the Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines. From crossing out ...
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Ohio State alum set to shoot first feature-length horror film "He Who Follows" in Columbus

Chris Ott, an Ohio State alum, is gearing up to create his first feature-length film — a horror film set and shot in Columbus ...
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Living-learning communities: Ohio State’s hidden gem that aids students with on-campus struggles

When Becca Ludwig came to Ohio State in 2025 she didn’t worry about making friends or finding community despite the ...
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Columbus Crew dominate FC Cincinnati 4-0, tie series at 1-1

What a difference six days can make. A shift from the Crew’s usual 4-3-3 to a 4-4-2 formation sparked early rhythm and relentless pressure, setting up a decisive game three Thursday in Cincinnati. “I ...
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Ohio State to implement asynchronous classes for Election Days, begins 2026

Ohio State will offer university-wide asynchronous classes on every federal general election day as part of an effort to encourage civic engagement, beginning in 2026. Last Thursday, the University ...
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The Greater Columbus Arts Council launches new strategy to expand public art

The Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) introduced the Greater Columbus Public Art Strategy, the city’s first plan to expand and fund public art across neighborhoods deprived of it, Oct. 22. The ...
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What student veterans need to know during the government shutdown

The government has been in a shutdown for over 33 days. Funds for crucial federal programs such as SNAP and WIC are becoming exhausted, and widespread furloughs leave tens of thousands of federal ...
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Frames from the game: Ohio State defeats Penn State 38-14

Ohio State junior tight end Max Klare (86) braces for a tackle as sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) blocks a defender in front of him during the game against Penn State Saturday. The No .1 ...
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One dead after University District stabbing

One man was pronounced deceased after a stabbing Sunday morning in University District. Officers with the Columbus Division of Police received a report of a stabbing at 1:48 a.m. at the 1700 block of ...
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Quality and Professional Affairs Committee discusses Wexner Medical Center’s new inpatient tower, continuation of expansion across state and transition of leadership

Progress at the Wexner Medical Center’s new inpatient tower, University Hospital, was highlighted during the Quality and ...
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Athlete Turned Entrepreneur: Sophie Russell and the path to her start-up, Juggle

Sophie Russell is just like any other Ohio State student. Except the fourth-year in Spanish and economics started her own company, and is moving on to bigger things. Her decision to create her own ...