Archive for March, 2006
Crime Briefs
4:00 p.m. - 2400 block of N. High Street, Goodwill: 72 people dressed in clown outfits entered the store and quickly filled their pants, shirts and hair with various Goodwill items. The clowns then proceeded to exit the store to the parking lot, where an early-model Volkswagen Beetle was waiting. The clowns left the scene in the car, described by witnesses as bright orange and yellow. Only an estimated $80 worth of goods were taken.
Arrogant kid angers class
Numerous irritated students reported Thursday that Daniel Schaefer, a senior in political science, likes to make it known that he works at the Ohio Statehouse at every possible chance during professor John Lee’s course on Ohio politics.
Party house fails, laziness wins over
Four roommates’ dreams were shattered last week when they realized their dreams of a “party” house fell short of their pre-quarter goals.
AP: Stop stealing our stories Latrine
The Associated Press told The Latrine on Thursday to end its reliance on AP content.
Bruce Springsteen Wieners files suit against Boss Doggs
Bruce Springsteen Wieners Inc. filed a $57 million lawsuit yesterday against Boss Doggs in a surprising battle of the kings of street-cart hot dog vending.
Holbrook quits OSU, joins Gwar tour
As early as spring quarter, Karen Holbrook could drop her presidential hat, pick up a microphone, and go on tour. In response to rumors that Holbrook might not renew her five-year contract with Ohio State, the university president released a statement to The Lantern today detailing her future plans.
Latrine scoops Dispatch on April Fool’s Day
A study published by the Ohio State College of Social and Behavioral Sciences found the recent trend of wearing large, over-sized sunglasses is effective at increasing a female’s attractive level by as much as three points. “What we found was that girls who wear the large, designer sunglasses appear more attractive to the members of the opposite sex,” said OSU researcher Neil Sedlak.
Ohio Stadium scoreboard vandalized
Heads were shaking from Columbus to Ann Arbor yesterday evening after an apparent attack on one of Ohio State University’s most treasured landmarks.
It is truly a great game of splendor, this base ball
As I write this entry by candlelight, during the 8 o’clock hour of September 23, 1898, it has come to my attention that the Ohio State foot ball team will begin her season eight days from now on the beautiful, sprawling Ohio Field grounds.
Lake jumping into the Olympics
International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge announced yesterday the addition of three sports to the 2010 Winter Games roster.
