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Ohio State's Jesse Mendez chases third NCAA title and Buckeye wrestling greatness

The first time Jesse Mendez wrote down his wrestling goals, he was a teenager sitting at his kitchen table with a blank sheet of paper. His private coach, Alex Tsirtsis, told him to list them. Mendez ...
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They’re here, they’re queer: Local businesses Little Gay Bookstore and Queer Beans Coffee and Tea gives the Short North an LGBTQ+ community space for all ages

For those looking for a book to read with a latte to sip on, Little Gay Bookstore and Queer Beans might be just the place. Business and romantic partners Lauren Branch and Reese Steiner, an Ohio State ...
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Cartoonist Raina Telgemeier to return to Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum for “Facing Feelings” book tour Saturday

Based on her 2023 exhibit at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, cartoonist Raina Telgemeier released her latest graphic novel, “Facing Feelings: Inside the World of Raina Telgemeier,” Oct. 21 ...
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‘No person should be hungry’: Where students can access food resources near campus amid federal funding cuts

Amid uncertainties with federal food resource funding and budget cuts, various local organizations have stepped up to meet the needs of the Columbus community. According to Ohio State’s 2024 Student ...
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“Whole Team Effort”: Ohio State Eyes Redemption After Falling Out of AP Top 25

The banners still hang high above the Schottenstein Center, reminders of Big Ten titles, NCAA tournament runs and seasons that once placed Ohio State among the nation’s elite. As a new season begins, ...
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Tradition of remembrance continues at Veterans Day “Rock” Ceremony

The sound of a 21-gun salute echoed across the Oval Wednesday morning as Ohio State honored those who have served and sacrificed for the United States. The university’s annual “Rock” Ceremony gathered ...
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Football: UpDAYtes prior to contest with Purdue on the road

This century, Purdue has had the upper hand on Ohio State when playing in West Lafayette, Indiana, winning five of nine matchups in Ross-Ade Stadium. But when the two teams face off Saturday, the ...
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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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Cristoph Tilly shines with 28 points as Buckeyes top IU Indy in record-setting opener

The brand-new gray court inside the Schottenstein Center wasn’t the only thing that drew attention Tuesday night. From the opening tip, the Ohio State men’s basketball team made it clear this wouldn’t ...
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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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Townhall owner Bobby George pleads guilty in strangulation charge

The owner of Columbus restaurants Townhall and Mandrake Rooftop, Robert “Bobby” George, has pleaded guilty in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court on Monday to a strangulation charge. Common Pleas ...
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Side Piece Pies brings New York-style pizza to the Rambler, becomes third business at the complex

A new pizzeria made its debut at the Rambler on Oct. 24, making it the third business to set up shop at the apartment complex. Side Piece Pies — which joins Victory Lap, a sports bar, and Daydreamer ...