An email received from "hailtothevictors2009@gmail.com" reads: To whom this may concern, Early this morning, a historic moment occurred on the campus of Ohio State University: The University of Michigan flag was raised outside of both Orton Hall and University Hall.
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Growing up on the rough streets of Long Beach, Calif., Osei Appiah didn’t expect to end up as a professor at Ohio State. He doesn’t mind now. In fact he wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. Appiah, now a communication professor at OSU, originally wanted to become a professional basketball player as a teenager.
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Columbus’ BalletMet has helped people discover their love and talent for dance since 1976. Besides performing well-known classics such as “The Nutcracker,” “Swan Lake” and “Romeo and Juliet,” BalletMet presents innovative and contemporary dance performances throughout the year like this month’s “Nightmoves.
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The Ohio Statehouse will celebrate Ohio Proud products with the Capitol Artists and Authors Fair from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today. About 20 artists from all over Ohio will display original work in the Ohio Statehouse. The fair will be on the ground floor, where visitors will have the opportunity to talk with the artists and authors.
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Like many students at Ohio State, Michael Kahan decided to jump into the cold waters of Mirror Lake three years ago before the football game against Michigan. When the fourth-year in marketing told his parents, they were none too pleased. He tried to explain that it was an important tradition, but his dad, an OSU alumnus, would not buy it.
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Whether undefeated or winless, it’s still Ohio State-Michigan. In 2006, OSU and Michigan clashed in Columbus undefeated as the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the nation. Any sensible observer could have explained the magnitude of the stakes. On Saturday, the Buckeyes will meet Michigan at The Big House, with a Big Ten title and trip to the Rose Bowl already wrapped up.
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An Ohio State student was transported to the OSU Hospital emergency room Tuesday afternoon after he was struck by a bus near Woodruff and College avenues. The student, Yaho Sun, was in a Woodruff Avenue crosswalk at 12:16 p.m. when a westbound bus struck his left side, knocking him to the ground.
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A doctor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that the outbreak of histoplasmosis at Ohio State is “a cluster” that “could be potentially concerning.” “ I would say that any time that you have a cluster … it is worth more investigation,” said Dr.
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The last time the Ohio State men’s basketball team played in Madison Square Garden, the Buckeyes left New York City as the 2008 postseason NIT champions. Tonight, they return to the “Mecca of Basketball” to play defending champion North Carolina in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic.
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Chissy Nkemere used to never get sick. That is, until she was diagnosed with histoplasmosis this summer. A second-year student at Ohio State, Nkemere began to suffer from flu-like symptons that persisted for days while at home in a Cleveland suburb for the summer.
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I stumbled across an article in September’s Wired magazine that explained freshman year dorm life better than any Resident Adviser or orientation packet could. The article, “The Buddy System: How Medical Data Revealed Secret to Health and Happiness” by Jonah Lehrer, profiles the work of two scientists who stumbled on detailed health information for several generations of a small town’s population, including the prevalence of obesity, smoking and happiness.
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Any Ohio State student shouldn’t need a reason to jump into Mirror Lake Thursday night but, if you do, consider why I think this young tradition is OSU’s finest. The reason that this young tradition is our best is because it is by the students, of the students and for the students.
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Lantern blogger Ariel Kohane reveals that the way you walk could attract or detract the opposite sex
Question: Does walking or standing weirdly affect your game? Answer: Of course it shouldn’t, but it does. On campus, I see girls looking like hunchbacks and boys swaying back and forth like gorillas. So let’s lay it all out on the table shall we? Walking like a duck is not sexy, walking with the turned in knees is not sexy and the worst is the slightly turned in dragging foot.
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Bring out the winter clothes! Decreasing temperatures calls for a change of dress this season, and it’s all about layering and accessories. Textured tights bring drama to the ever-present tunic and are easy to slip on before class. Pair the ensemble with over-the-knee boots if you’re feeling bold, or slide on some studded flats.
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Beat Michigan Week 2009 kicked off on Monday night at the Beat Michigan Pep Rally! Special appearances were be made by Ohio State student-athletes, coaches, cheerleaders, Brutus, and TBDBITL. Also in attendance was past OSU football player Eddie George. Students enjoyed free food, giveaways, and the chance to win awesome prizes, including a pair of tickets to the OSU vs. Michigan game! A free concert by the Floorwalkers immediately followed the Pep Rally. Check out the video highlights to see pep rally highlights, an interview with Eddie George, video of the new uniforms on past players and more.
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When Mignon Fogarty had the idea to start podcasting about common grammar mistakes, the freelance science writer mostly wanted to try it as a hobby. But three years, two books and an opera appearance later, Fogarty is more popularly known as Grammar Girl and tours the country giving talks about her podcast, “Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing,” and her journey from freelance writer to chic grammar celebrity.
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Are you planning on attending the Rose Bowl?
At btw, our mission is to bring you the best in entertainment on campus and around Columbus. We got to thinking, what about those nights when there aren’t concerts or football games? Where do people like to hang out on Thursday night after a long week of classes? We decided to ask you, our readers, what spots in Columbus are your favorites.
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