Archive for February, 2003
Expansion causes turbulence
Ohio State’s Don Scott Airport near Sawmill Road recently announced expansion plans along state Route 161, incurring heated opposition from area residents. Full Story
OSU - getting smarter every day
In recent years, the quality of the Ohio State incoming freshman class has risen significantly because of tougher standards for enrollment. Full Story
Speech caps Black History Month
Hundreds of supporters filled the Ohio Union Ballroom last evening to hear the closing speech for Ohio State’s 2003 celebration of Black History Month. The observance of black culture was highlighted by many spiritual speakers and performances. Full Story
Would you pay $15 for Eminem?
Talks concerning a projected student activity fee dominated Wednesday’s Undergraduate Student Government meeting, as a proposal was submitted to introduce an additional $15 fee for all Ohio State students. Full Story
Hitting the dance floor?
In the wake of recent nightclub tragedies in Rhode Island and Chicago, watchful eyes are turned toward clubs nationwide, questioning what is being done to keep the nighttime atmosphere safe. Paul Herder, a bartender at Metro Bar and Grille and former manager at Too’s Bar, said he hopes similar disasters will not occur in Columbus. He said of the Rhode Island club — The Station’s — pyrotechnics display, “Anyone over five years old who’s ever shot a bottle rocket knows that kind of thing is not an option.” In the wake of recent nightclub tragedies in Rhode Island and Chicago, watchful eyes are turned toward clubs nationwide, questioning what is being done to keep the nighttime atmosphere safe. Paul Herder, a bartender at Metro Bar and Grille and former manager at Too’s Bar, said he hopes similar disasters will not occur in Columbus. He said of the Rhode Island club — The Station’s — pyrotechnics display, “Anyone over five years old who’s ever shot a bottle rocket knows that kind of thing is not an option.” Full Story
Support needed for Michigan weekend
A foul stench is drifting south from up north, and no, it’s not the Olentangy River. It seems like only yesterday Will Allen intercepted a pass on the last play of the game to seal Ohio State’s bid to the Fiesta Bowl. Full Story
Senior trio finally reaches goal
The careers of the seniors on the Ohio State women’s basketball team are winding down. But despite the end being near, there is much excitement brewing among them. Full Story
Women’s basketball takes it to St. John
Since new coach Jim Foster came to town nine months ago, the Ohio State women’s basketball team has gone back to the future. Full Story
No. 14 spells perfection at home
Going a perfect 14-0 seems to be becoming a theme at Ohio State. The Ohio State women’s basketball team (19-8, 10-6) went a perfect 14-0 at home this season, knocking off Michigan (12-14, 3-12) 70-55 last night at St. John Arena. Full Story
From Black Crowes to just a jam band
There is always an element of uncertainty for a student critic — always a constant worry. Maybe the show won’t start on time and said critic may have to wait around getting drunk and screaming for Kate Hudson to come on-stage by the time the show starts. Maybe the show starts early and said critic may regret having stayed home to play drinking games during G-Dub’s Special Report (played by taking 2 sips during each mispronunciation and 1 sip during each applause line) since he can’t remember the music or the set list or read his notes the next day. Full Story
