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Ohio State rolls past Indiana 83-59, advances to Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

On the edge of hosting the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, Ohio State needed a win against one of the hottest teams in the conference. It got one with ease. The No. 5-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes ...
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Ohio State professor Victor St. John reflects on 'Love Is Blind' experience, marriage and newfound friendships

For 10 seasons now, the hit Netflix dating show “Love Is Blind” has asked contestants the question: could you fall in love with someone without ever seeing their face? Victor St. John, an assistant ...
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Ohio State expected to renovate two north dorms, one set to close

Ohio State would make major changes to north dorms on campus, even demolishing one, under a proposal before the Ohio State Board of Trustees. Taylor and Drackett Towers would spend $15 million on ...
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Ohio State students reflect on DEI changes one year after SB 1

One year after Senate Bill 1 reshaped diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Ohio State, some Black students said the sense of belonging they fought to build on campus feels more uncertain. For ...
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'Strength in Unity': fifth anniversary of USG dinner

The first plates arrived shimmering under the warm lights of the MLK Lounge in Hale Hall — fried chicken stacked high, greens glistening, cornbread breaking apart in soft, golden crumbs. Plates were ...
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Columbus to Augusta: Ohio State golfer Kary Hollenbaugh invited back to Augusta National Women’s Amateur this spring

Kary Hollenbaugh’s childhood dreams are coming to fruition. For the second straight year, Hollenbaugh has been invited back to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur in April as one of 72 players in the ...
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How the Black Student Association continues to thrive in light of funding changes

The Black Student Association’s goal is to “take up space.” Its slogan calls for the Black community and allies on campus to dwell in the community through BSA-provided opportunities, such as group ...
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One year post renovations: African American Studies Extension Center

A year after a million-dollar renovation transformed the African American and African Studies Community Extension Center, the center is fulfilling its promise of creating a new era of future change.
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Former Ohio State law professor reflects on how SB1 led to her early retirement

It’s been nearly a year since Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 1 into law. Since the bill’s enactment on March 28, 2025, which became effective in June, Ohio public universities have been required ...
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Bricker Hall to reopen during spring break after undergoing renovations

Construction at Bricker Hall is wrapping up this semester, as the building transitions to house the Department of Economics. The building is expected to reopen during spring break, March 16-20, said ...
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Ohio may abolish property taxes, here’s how it will affect you

Ohioans could vote to end property taxes in the upcoming November election. Members of the Committee to Abolish Ohio Property Taxes won approval to gather petition signatures to put the amendment on ...