Archives for "ohio state"

E. Gordon Gee Named Best College President in US

E. Gordon Gee Named Best College President in US

8 Walker / November 14, 2009 4:30 pm

Time Magazine just unveiled their list of the Top College Presidents in the country, and OSU’s E. Gordon Gee took the top spot. The article contains both a personal look at the man behind the largest university in the US,… [Read More]

Red Mango Frozen Yogurt Review

Red Mango Frozen Yogurt Review

5 Walker / September 24, 2009 8:45 am

Recently, Columbus saw the addition of a Red Mango frozen yogurt shop at 1866 North High Street, near the corner of 16th and High. This new store is the first one in Ohio for the South Korea-based chain. Lisa the… [Read More]

Back to School at OSU – What’s New this Year?

9 Walker / September 23, 2009 10:30 am

The new school year officially starts up at Ohio State today, and there’s plenty of new things to be found on campus for students and non-students alike. One of the largest new facilities on campus this fall is the newly… [Read More]

CU Podcast #25: Fall Preview at The Wexner Center

CU Podcast #25: Fall Preview at The Wexner Center

0 Walker / August 2, 2009 1:30 pm

In this week’s ColumbusUnderground.com Podcast, we sit down with Chuck Helm, the Director of Performing Arts at The Wexner Center to talk about their upcoming fall season. Chuck provides some insight on his history of programming music and performance art… [Read More]

It’s Official: OSU is switching to semesters in 2012

It’s Official: OSU is switching to semesters in 2012

17 Walker / April 4, 2009 9:00 am

Press Release: Ohio State trustees approve switch to semesters in 2012 The Ohio State University will soon join the ranks of Ohio’s other 12 four-year universities when it switches to a semester-based academic year in Autumn 2012. The university’s Board… [Read More]

University District Row House Redevelopment Issues

University District Row House Redevelopment Issues

57 Walker / March 24, 2009 10:37 am

From The Dispatch: Replacing century-old row houses near OSU faces hurdle By Mark Ferenchik A developer who wants to demolish a string of row houses and other buildings on E. 11th Avenue said replacing them with new buildings would create… [Read More]

Columbus to host McDonald’s All American in 2010

Columbus to host McDonald’s All American in 2010

1 BrentLaLonde / March 11, 2009 10:12 am

McDonald’s Corp. announced today that Columbus, Ohio, will host the 2010 McDonald’s All American High School Basketball Games March 31, 2010 at Value City Arena, home of The Ohio State University basketball teams. The McDonald’s All American Games are recognized… [Read More]

Alex Boone’s Super Bowl Party Antics

Alex Boone’s Super Bowl Party Antics

4 RadioJohnson / February 3, 2009 9:52 pm

From The Dispatch: Boone arrested following outburst By Ken Gordon The mother of Ohio State offensive tackle Alex Boone said yesterday that her son “has a problem that needs addressed” after Boone was arrested late Sunday following a drunken outburst… [Read More]

Last Call – Salvia will be Banned in Ohio in 90 Days

Last Call – Salvia will be Banned in Ohio in 90 Days

6 Submitted News / January 12, 2009 10:46 pm

From The Lantern: Controversial Salvia banned in Ohio By Everdeen Mason In 90 days, the controversial psychoactive plant Salvia will be banned across Ohio and will no longer be available in smoke shops in the university area. The bill, signed… [Read More]

OSU’s Beanie Wells is Going Pro

OSU’s Beanie Wells is Going Pro

2 / January 9, 2009 8:00 am

From the AP: Ohio State RB Wells to enter NFL draft Ohio State tailback Chris “Beanie” Wells is giving up his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft. Wells issued a statement Thursday saying the move is in… [Read More]

Stretching Entertainment Dollars In The Recession

Stretching Entertainment Dollars In The Recession

1 chrisspinato / January 6, 2009 9:58 pm

Ohio, more than many states, has been deeply affected by the current recession. With the economy floating between “bad” and “abysmal,” it is not hard to see why many people would like to get out and try to divert their… [Read More]

Longtime Sportscaster Jimmy Crum Passes Away

Longtime Sportscaster Jimmy Crum Passes Away

3 noozer / January 6, 2009 11:30 am

From NBC4i.com: Former NBC 4 Sportscaster and celebrated “dean of sports” Jimmy Crum died Monday. He was 80. NBC 4‘s Colleen Marshall spoke with Crum’s daughter Monday night, who confirmed her father passed away—apparently of natural causes. The voice of… [Read More]

OSU spends on dorms as step to energize campus

44 Walker / May 5, 2008 8:43 am

The Dispatch wrote OSU spends on dorms as step to energize campus Monday, May 5, 2008 BY ENCARNACION PYLE In E. Gordon Gee’s perfect world, all OSU undergrads would live on campus, as they do at Vanderbilt University, where he… [Read More]