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Lantern reporters follow Buckeye Block Watch as they patrol the greater campus area and discuss safety protocols.

By LTV Producer Kyrie Thomas and Lantern Reporter Davis Beatty
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The Ethiopian Student Organization hosted their annual culture show titled Raised on Injera this Sunday in the Ohio Union.

This year, the show's theme was "Embrace Your Roots" and centers around highlighting the different cultures and traditions within in the Ethiopian community said fourth-year in computer science and vice president for ESO, Kidus Eshetu.

"Just showing a lot of Ethiopian culture off and showing our different tribes all that," Eshetu said. "I think that's what we're going to see most of."

By LTV Producer Kyrie Thomas
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Graduating Ohio State medical students gathered in the Ohio Union on Friday to celebrate their annual "Match Day".

Match Day is an event where graduating medical students find out which medical residency programs they matched into. This year Ohio State welcomed over 200 students to participate in the process.

"There's a lot of emotions, this day that's, you know, joy, anticipation, uncertainty," Carol Bradford, Dean for the College of Medicine, said. "But, you know, we are here to support our students and we know they have what it takes to be successful."

By Lantern Reporter Emma Bush and LTV Producer Kyrie Thomas
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Following Ohio State’s win over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, students on-campus shared their reactions and feelings postgame.

For many Buckeye fans, the win over Notre Dame was a long-awaited victory, especially for first-year in computer science and engineering, Alex Burke.

“It was super, super cool because I remember watching that game when I was a kid in 2014, and then being able to be a student here, like as a freshman, and being able to see them win was really cool,” said Burke.

By LTV Producer Kyrie Thomas
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Being such a large university, many Ohio State students are drawn to either the North or South sides of campus. Here at The Lantern, we asked students to share which side they preferred and why.

When describing their preferred side of campus, many students listed factors such as convenience and safety in their reasonings.

"I personally, I like North Campus better just because I feel like there's a lot more study spots and it feels a lot safer, and a lot of the dining options are in North,” said first year in exercise science, Mariah Beary.

By LTV Producer Kyrie Thomas and Lantern Reporter Nicole DeFabio
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With the semester wrapping up and finals taking place, Ohio State students shared where they like to study late at night and why.

When asked about her reasonings behind her place to study, first-year in chemistry, Grace Stewart, said she prefers Thompson Library.

“I think it is a really pretty environment so it just makes me more productive and kind of romanticizes studying in a way,” Stewart said.

By LTV Campus Producer Kyrie Thomas and Lantern Reporter Jacob Jolliff
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Ohio State’s School of Music presented their World Music Showcase featuring songs and instruments from various parts of the globe.

The event, held Nov. 25 in the Timashev Family Music Building, featured various on-campus and student-led groups such as the African Drum Ensemble, the Andean Music Ensemble, the Steel Band, the Chinese Folk Music Orchestra and Buckeye Bhairavi said associated faculty member in musicology, Jason Buchea.

“We’re using this as an opportunity to really, you know, bridge a lot of gaps, and bring people together, and try to pull people together,” Buchea said.

By LTV Producer Kyrie Thomas and Lantern Reporter Bailey Johnston
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Kicking off Rivalry Week, Ohio State students took part in a race to get their blood pumping and their Buckeye spirits flowing in anticipation for one of the biggest football games of the season.

Held on Nov. 24, Block O hosted its annual Rivalry Run, a tradition that began in 2019, featuring a one mile and three mile race around campus starting at 7:34 p.m., said second-year in math engineering and program director for Block O, Cate Cunningham.

“I hope it’s still here in years to come and officially is one of those deep Ohio State traditions that we have so many of,” Cunningham said.

By LTV Producer Kyrie Thomas and Lantern Reporter Audrey van Schagen
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Brody Alexander, a 17-year-old local bagpiper, entertains crowds at Ohio State football tailgates.

Playing the bagpipes for over ten years, Alexander said one of his favorite aspects of performing at tailgates is the excitement he receives from surprised fans.

“I’ve always loved Ohio State, I’ve been a huge fan my whole life, and I knew that they have the craziest fans,” Alexander said. “So, what can make them even crazier than the bagpipes? Like, you don’t ever see that.”

By LTV Producer Kyrie Thomas
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With the presidential election taking place just over two weeks ago, The Lantern took to the Oval to ask Ohio State students what impacted their vote and how their feelings towards the outcome.

With former President Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election Lucy Weeks, a fourth-year in sport industry, said the economy — particularly with finding a job after college — was a large factor in her opinions towards the election.

“Graduating in May, I’m nervous that I won’t get a job and if I don’t, I need to be able to sustain and provide for myself in a way, and how I’m providing now — it’s kind of rough,” Weeks said.

By LTV Producer Kyrie Thomas and Lantern Reporter Garret Travers
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As students cast their ballots at the Ohio Union Nov. 5, they reflect on why they decided to vote in the 2024 election.

Polling took place in the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom with students across campus motivated by various political and social issues they felt impacted them directly according to Sydney Ball, a fourth-year in logistics and a member of Ohio Student Action.

“We’re out here supporting the Ohio Supreme Court,” Ball said. “There are three seats up for reelection, so, that is really important because if we have control of the Supreme Court, we can protect Roe v. Wade and other important decisions."

By LTV Producer Kyrie Thomas
Thumbnail by Photo Editor Sandra Fu
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The Pilipino Student Association hosted their annual culture show “Barrio”, on-campus Saturday in the Ohio Union.

For each showing association choses a different theme, with this years being “Walang Hiya”, which means “without shame”, said second-year in aviation engineering and Kapatid director for PSA, Ram Joaquin De Vera.

De Vera said despite the fact that the term is typically used with a negative connotation in the Philippines, their organization wanted to give the phrase a new meaning.

“I think what we’re trying to do this year is show that you can live with no shame and just be unapologetically who you are,” De Vera said.

By LTV Producer Kyrie Thomas and Reporter Jacob Jolliff
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Ohio voting organizations took to Ohio State's campus to encourage students to register and vote in preparation for upcoming elections.

With the lowest age group of registered individuals being those aged 18 to 24-years-old, focusing attention on Ohio State's campus is important to ensure that students within that range become educated on the voting process, said Redistricting Campaign Coordinator for League of Woman Voters in Ohio, Trevor Martin.

"You have a voice and we want you to use it," Martin said. "We want you to stand up. We want you to make your voices heard. Use that vote. Use that power that you have."

By Reporter Sofi Cobb and Campus Producer Kyrie Thomas
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A committee of several students from various Ohio State organizations hosted a silent march Saturday to promote voter registration and education across campus.

Titled the "March on Scarlet", the march began at 11 a.m. and emulated the 1963 March on Washington, which made similar efforts to raise awareness for voting rights, said Isaac Wilson, a fourth-year in aerospace engineering and President of NAACP OSU.

"[...] this is just a wholesome idea from a group of friends that wanted to make sure that people get out and vote," said Wilson.

By Reporter Madison Wallace and Campus Producer Kyrie Thomas
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Hosting their annual Buckeye Football and Family Tailgate, Ohio State welcomed visiting Buckeye Parents to come together and celebrate with their students.

With the tailgate falling within the dates for Parent's Weekend, we asked parents not only what advice they gave to their students that they think would be helpful to others, but also what advice they would give on how to stay in touch while students are on-campus.

"Well, I mean there's FaceTime, but I would also say give them space - I mean, it's a time where you got to have grace, because I think sometimes as parents we want to be there, we want to be in touch," Marloen Walker, a Buckeye Parent, said. "But we also gotta give them time to spread their wings."

By Reporter Jacob Jolliff and Campus Producer Kyrie Thomas
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Ohio State hosted its annual Be Kind Food Packing event this past Wednesday, to address food insecurity in areas throughout the state.

Held in the Tom W. Davis gym in the RPAC at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., students, faculty, alumni and volunteers gathered to produce 350,000 meals for food insecure individuals living in Adams, Brown, Franklin, Hamilton, Highland and Montgomery counties said Julie Fox, an Associate Professor for Ohio State and member for the Department of Extensions Leadership Team.

“We’re very committed to helping healthy Ohioans and healthy communities, and so as part of that when we looked at the meals that are being packed, we thought what a nutritious blend,” Fox said. “[…] So whether they take that and they’re able to enjoy this meal with their family, their friends and their neighbors, you could also use that as kind of a prompt to have conversations you might not have had before.”

By Reporter Lily Pace and Campus Producer Kyrie Thomas
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The Ohio State Olympic Weightlifting Club held its first-ever Fundraising Gala Friday evening at the Heritage Golf Club.

The weightlifting club was refounded in 2021 after dissolving in the '80s, and the fundraising gala was a way to bring together former members, alumni and prominent figures in the weightlifting community.  The event featured food and drinks, various speeches from experts in their fields and a silent auction to raise money for the up-and-coming club.

Following the event, members were also invited to attend a training session with the club on Saturday.

"This event was completely planned and organized by our student members. It's just a great example of their initiative and their 'get-up and go.' I'm really blown away by the leadership and the work ethic the students in this club have shown," professor of philosophy at Ohio State and the club's adviser, Declan Smithies said. "It's a good reflection of their integrity and their commitment to the club itself."

By Lantern TV Reporter Kyrie Thomas
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Hospitality Listens, an event aimed at providing a free dinner event for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, hosted its ninth annual gathering for roughly 160 people at the Center of Science and Industry Sunday evening.

Everything from the activities to the Halloween theme was planned and run by students in hospitality management to provide a fun sensory experience for kids and families that otherwise can struggle in similar settings. The goal of the event is to not only give hands-on experience for students, but to also give parents a relaxing night out with their kids.

“It's a complimentary event,” Ohio State alum and stage program emcee Sarah McOwen said. “It gives our students not only the chance to learn about how to put on an event with a little more care and attention, but it also gives families a night off where they can kind of just be served, you know, be the guest for once and have their children occupied by students who are trained to kind of handle those situations where it might not be as ordinary.”

By USG Reporter Kyrie Thomas and Campus LTV Producer Nathan Mader
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