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Five international Ohio State students have F-1 visas revoked for reasons unknown to the university
At least five international Ohio State students had their F-1 visas revoked as of Friday afternoon, the university confirmed.
Ohio State spokesperson Ben Johnson said in a statement the university does “not have any indication why this action was taken” at this time, but that the students are still in the United States as they, their attorneys and the university consider next steps.
A F-1 visa allows individuals to enter the United States as full-time students at accredited academic institutio...
Ohio State spokesperson Ben Johnson said in a statement the university does “not have any indication why this action was taken” at this time, but that the students are still in the United States as they, their attorneys and the university consider next steps.
A F-1 visa allows individuals to enter the United States as full-time students at accredited academic institutio...

Ohio State dietitians assess how fad diets stack the odds against social media users
For Liz Weinandy, an Ohio State instructor of practice in medical dietetics, experimenting with fad diets is like getting hooked on slot machines in Las Vegas: enticing and flashy at first, but ultimately draining and destructive.
“All of these diets create euphoria to begin with, but they’re just going to cause disappointment in the end,” said Weinandy, also a registered dietician with the Wexner Medical Center.
In essence, Weinandy said a “fad diet” refers to any trendy eating plan that foll...
“All of these diets create euphoria to begin with, but they’re just going to cause disappointment in the end,” said Weinandy, also a registered dietician with the Wexner Medical Center.
In essence, Weinandy said a “fad diet” refers to any trendy eating plan that foll...

Lucy’s Little Library: Compelling love stories that stray from the script
“The Art Thief” by Michael Finkel, “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer and “The Swan’s Nest” by Laura McNeal
Lucy’s Little Library is a monthly book column that recommends three must-reads to Ohio State’s literature lovers.
Dear reader, romance is a fulfilling but fickle mistress.
Across decades, centuries and even millennia, the pursuit of love has evolved into a complex and endearing human trait. Considering romance titles are a dime a d...
Lucy’s Little Library is a monthly book column that recommends three must-reads to Ohio State’s literature lovers.
Dear reader, romance is a fulfilling but fickle mistress.
Across decades, centuries and even millennia, the pursuit of love has evolved into a complex and endearing human trait. Considering romance titles are a dime a d...

‘Buckeyes don’t stand for foolishness’: Roughly 900 students, faculty and staff gather to protest SB 1, criticize university President Ted Carter Jr. and state legislature
Around 900 students, faculty and staff gathered in the Oval from 1-4:30 p.m. Tuesday to protest Ohio Senate Bill 1 and Ohio State’s diversity, equity and inclusion rollbacks.
From Ohio State community members to administrators, religious leaders and politicians, the crowd grew from a mere few dozen people just before 1 p.m. to approximately 900 by 2:30 p.m. The protest was organized by Ohio State’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors and the university’s chapter of the...
From Ohio State community members to administrators, religious leaders and politicians, the crowd grew from a mere few dozen people just before 1 p.m. to approximately 900 by 2:30 p.m. The protest was organized by Ohio State’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors and the university’s chapter of the...

‘We laughed at him:’ Ohio State community reacts as President Carter announces end of Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Center for Belonging and Social Change
The fabric of Ohio State’s diversity, equity and inclusion programming has begun to unravel following Thursday’s University Senate meeting.
Inside Drinko Hall’s Saxbe Auditorium, Ohio State President Ted Carter Jr. announced the university’s plan to discontinue the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Center for Belonging and Social Change effective Friday, meaning 16 related professional staff positions will be removed within 60 days, per prior Lantern reporting. The 3:30 p.m. meeting dre...
Inside Drinko Hall’s Saxbe Auditorium, Ohio State President Ted Carter Jr. announced the university’s plan to discontinue the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Center for Belonging and Social Change effective Friday, meaning 16 related professional staff positions will be removed within 60 days, per prior Lantern reporting. The 3:30 p.m. meeting dre...

Hundreds of Buckeye fans storm Ohio Stadium after Ohio State’s National Championship victory
Ohio State fans stormed the ‘Shoe Monday night and into Tuesday morning in an attempt to steal goalposts, following the Buckeyes’ 34-23 win against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
By 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, crowds were no longer present on the field or outside the stadium.
University spokesperson Dan Hedman said at 12:55 a.m. “police are still working to monitor all areas of campus.”
“The crowd at the stadium is dwindling, police remain on site,” Hedman said. “At...
By 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, crowds were no longer present on the field or outside the stadium.
University spokesperson Dan Hedman said at 12:55 a.m. “police are still working to monitor all areas of campus.”
“The crowd at the stadium is dwindling, police remain on site,” Hedman said. “At...

Lucy’s Little Library: Children’s classics with grown-up appeal
Lucy’s Little Library is a monthly book column that recommends three must-reads to Ohio State’s literature lovers.
Dear reader, don’t be fooled — “juvenile literature” isn’t always child’s play.
With the arrival of a new year, many people make the ambitious resolution to read more often. Still, a vast vortex of authors and titles can leave these aspiring bibliophiles feeling paralyzed rather than proactive.
In times of literary crisis, going back to the basics is always a stellar option. The...
Dear reader, don’t be fooled — “juvenile literature” isn’t always child’s play.
With the arrival of a new year, many people make the ambitious resolution to read more often. Still, a vast vortex of authors and titles can leave these aspiring bibliophiles feeling paralyzed rather than proactive.
In times of literary crisis, going back to the basics is always a stellar option. The...

Lucy’s Little Library: Nonfiction titles to liven up November
Lucy’s Little Library is a monthly book column that recommends three must-reads to Ohio State’s literature lovers.
Dear reader, nothing stings sharper than an icy splash of reality.
As a fantasy devotee, I typically prefer my reading materials to be steeped in magic systems and mythical creatures. Even so, our world possesses just as much tension and curiosity as many of its fictional counterparts — and these three nonfiction narratives are intrigue incarnate.
Please note that featured books...
Dear reader, nothing stings sharper than an icy splash of reality.
As a fantasy devotee, I typically prefer my reading materials to be steeped in magic systems and mythical creatures. Even so, our world possesses just as much tension and curiosity as many of its fictional counterparts — and these three nonfiction narratives are intrigue incarnate.
Please note that featured books...

Election 2024: Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris in presidential race, Ohio State alum and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance will be vice president
The Associated Press named Trump the official winner around 5:34 a.m. Wednesday.
In what was anticipated to have been a remarkably tight race, Trump’s victory was officially secured by winning key battleground state Wisconsin, putting him over the 270-vote threshold to win. Within the state of Ohio, Trump won with 55.26% of the vote.
Current Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance will be Trump’s vice president, making him the first Ohio State alum to ever hold the position.
The Republican Party has also taken...
In what was anticipated to have been a remarkably tight race, Trump’s victory was officially secured by winning key battleground state Wisconsin, putting him over the 270-vote threshold to win. Within the state of Ohio, Trump won with 55.26% of the vote.
Current Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance will be Trump’s vice president, making him the first Ohio State alum to ever hold the position.
The Republican Party has also taken...

University President Ted Carter Jr. discusses 10-year vision for Ohio State, enrollment diversity and affordability challenges
Tuesday, The Lantern sat down with Ohio State President Ted Carter Jr. to discuss Friday’s investiture, the university’s record-high minority enrollment rate and issues regarding affordability at Ohio State.
Friday’s investiture
In a Jan. 24 sit-down with The Lantern, Carter said he intended to have a “three-to-five-to-10-” year plan ready by his 100th day in office.
Marking Carter’s 312th day in office, Friday’s investiture — a formal event at which he will publicly share his vision for Ohio...
Friday’s investiture
In a Jan. 24 sit-down with The Lantern, Carter said he intended to have a “three-to-five-to-10-” year plan ready by his 100th day in office.
Marking Carter’s 312th day in office, Friday’s investiture — a formal event at which he will publicly share his vision for Ohio...

Lucy’s Little Library: Gothic gems for a rainy day
“Poor Deer: A Novel” by Claire Oshetsky, “Wakenhyrst” by Michelle Paver and “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë
Lucy’s Little Library is a monthly book column that recommends three must-reads to Ohio State’s literature lovers.
Dear reader, it’s time to embrace darkness and decay with open arms.
When thunder booms or lightning strikes, nothing beats cracking open a gothic novel for some company. Luckily, these three titles are prepped and poised to be readers’ brooding buddies.
Please note the fe...
Lucy’s Little Library is a monthly book column that recommends three must-reads to Ohio State’s literature lovers.
Dear reader, it’s time to embrace darkness and decay with open arms.
When thunder booms or lightning strikes, nothing beats cracking open a gothic novel for some company. Luckily, these three titles are prepped and poised to be readers’ brooding buddies.
Please note the fe...

Striking a chord: Men’s Glee Club members assess the enduring bond between ‘Carmen Ohio’ and Ohio State sports
Disclaimer: The Lantern’s “Best of OSU” polling was conducted via social media and should not be considered statistically representative of Ohio State’s extended student body.
Despite being one of Ohio State’s newest on-campus facilities, the Timashev Family Music Building — located at 1900 College Road N. — possesses an old soul.
Students stroll down bright hallways, humming or snapping as their footfalls produce a vaguely melodic sound. But it’s the lobby, replete with ample study space and...
Despite being one of Ohio State’s newest on-campus facilities, the Timashev Family Music Building — located at 1900 College Road N. — possesses an old soul.
Students stroll down bright hallways, humming or snapping as their footfalls produce a vaguely melodic sound. But it’s the lobby, replete with ample study space and...

Three takeaways from The Lantern’s sit-down interview with newly named executive Vice President and Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda
Wednesday morning, Ravi V. Bellamkonda was named as Ohio State’s next executive vice president and provost.
Alongside university President Ted Carter Jr. and additional media representatives, The Lantern interviewed Bellamkonda about various topics — including his hiring process, goals for the university and opinions on artificial intelligence — Wednesday afternoon.
Here’s what Ohio State community members should know about Bellamkonda’s administrative approach before his appointment begins Ja...
Alongside university President Ted Carter Jr. and additional media representatives, The Lantern interviewed Bellamkonda about various topics — including his hiring process, goals for the university and opinions on artificial intelligence — Wednesday afternoon.
Here’s what Ohio State community members should know about Bellamkonda’s administrative approach before his appointment begins Ja...

What’s Up: Pop-culture Halloween costume ideas for 2024
Though 2024 is far from over, pop culture has been generous thus far. Scope out the Halloween costume ideas below, and click on the available links for more information.
New film and TV
Brimming with fire and blood, season 2 of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” premiered in June.
Though many viewers praised the series’ new installment — which followed the Targaryen dynasty into the early stages of a civil war — others critiqued its unhurried pacing and lack of prolonged action sequences.
Still, on...
New film and TV
Brimming with fire and blood, season 2 of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” premiered in June.
Though many viewers praised the series’ new installment — which followed the Targaryen dynasty into the early stages of a civil war — others critiqued its unhurried pacing and lack of prolonged action sequences.
Still, on...

Lucy’s Little Library: Riveting retellings that command respect
“The Hours” by Michael Cunningham, “Elektra” by Jennifer Saint and “All’s Well” by Mona Awad
Lucy’s Little Library is a monthly book column that recommends three must-reads to Ohio State’s literature lovers.
Dear reader, it’s time to accept that not all retellings are created equal.
Breathing new life into old stories can be tricky, like tracing one’s finger along the edge of a knife. Even if the blade has dulled with time, it can — and maybe should — still leave a mark.
These three reimagin...
Lucy’s Little Library is a monthly book column that recommends three must-reads to Ohio State’s literature lovers.
Dear reader, it’s time to accept that not all retellings are created equal.
Breathing new life into old stories can be tricky, like tracing one’s finger along the edge of a knife. Even if the blade has dulled with time, it can — and maybe should — still leave a mark.
These three reimagin...

Lucy’s Little Library: Three thoughtful thrillers with the capacity to haunt
Lucy’s Little Library is a monthly book column that recommends three must-reads to Ohio State’s literature lovers.
Dear reader, it’s time to swap cheap thrills for deep thrills.
The autumn chill may be tardy, but students’ bookshelves can possess a chilling quality all their own. The thrillers below strike a delicious balance between depth and suspense, leaving readers feeling dizzyingly destabilized in the best way possible.
The featured books are arranged in ascending order from lowest to h...
Dear reader, it’s time to swap cheap thrills for deep thrills.
The autumn chill may be tardy, but students’ bookshelves can possess a chilling quality all their own. The thrillers below strike a delicious balance between depth and suspense, leaving readers feeling dizzyingly destabilized in the best way possible.
The featured books are arranged in ascending order from lowest to h...

Ohio State football players participate in Christian baptism ceremony outside of Curl Market, over 800 gather to observe
More on this event’s timeline, context and relationship with the university’s space standards below. Plus, read comments from involved athletes and attendees.
Between 800-1,000 people congregated to watch Ohio State football players help facilitate a Christian baptism ceremony outside of Curl Market Sunday, with at least 60 attendees being baptized by the end of the night.
Senior running back TreVeyon Henderson, senior defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau, graduate wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, former B...
Between 800-1,000 people congregated to watch Ohio State football players help facilitate a Christian baptism ceremony outside of Curl Market Sunday, with at least 60 attendees being baptized by the end of the night.
Senior running back TreVeyon Henderson, senior defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau, graduate wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, former B...

President Joe Biden drops out of 2024 election, endorses Vice President Kamala Harris; Ohio State political voices weigh in
President Joe Biden’s race for another term in the White House is officially over.
Biden announced his resignation via a Sunday X statement, asserting he “will speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about [his] decision.”
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden said. “And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my d...
Biden announced his resignation via a Sunday X statement, asserting he “will speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about [his] decision.”
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden said. “And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my d...

Ohio State alum and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance is Donald Trump’s pick for vice president
Former president Donald Trump has selected Ohio State alum and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his vice-presidential nominee come November.
Trump announced his pick for running mate Monday at 2:04 p.m. via a post on Truth Social, Trump’s own social media platform. In the post, Trump stated Vance is the person “best suited” to take on this role.
“J.D. has had a very successful business career in Technology and Finance, and now, during the Campaign, will be strongly focused on the people he fought so br...
Trump announced his pick for running mate Monday at 2:04 p.m. via a post on Truth Social, Trump’s own social media platform. In the post, Trump stated Vance is the person “best suited” to take on this role.
“J.D. has had a very successful business career in Technology and Finance, and now, during the Campaign, will be strongly focused on the people he fought so br...

Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington removed from Ohio State Army ROTC post, replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker in light of ongoing Title IX investigation
Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington was relieved of his university position and officially replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker as of June 7, as part of an ongoing Title IX investigation.
The U.S. Army Cadet Command confirmed Kelvington was on Jan. 22 issued a “no-contact order,” mandating he not interact with cadets and “perform administrative duties only.” Kelvington was later removed from his position and replaced by Spiker, who had served as the university’s interim profess...
The U.S. Army Cadet Command confirmed Kelvington was on Jan. 22 issued a “no-contact order,” mandating he not interact with cadets and “perform administrative duties only.” Kelvington was later removed from his position and replaced by Spiker, who had served as the university’s interim profess...

Commencement speaker Christopher Pan gives speech, emphasizes importance of diverse perspectives
For Christopher Pan, the words “commencement” and “concert” seem to have quite a bit of overlap.
The social entrepreneur and Ohio State alum — who also earned an MBA from Harvard Business School — is known for founding MyIntent, an online space and custom jewelry retailer that aims to be “a catalyst for meaningful conversations and positive action,” according to its website.
Leading up to spring commencement, Pan’s speech has remained a prominent topic of discussion among Ohio State community...
The social entrepreneur and Ohio State alum — who also earned an MBA from Harvard Business School — is known for founding MyIntent, an online space and custom jewelry retailer that aims to be “a catalyst for meaningful conversations and positive action,” according to its website.
Leading up to spring commencement, Pan’s speech has remained a prominent topic of discussion among Ohio State community...

Open letter from 34 Ohio State student organizations condemns university response to SB-83, demands response by Friday
On Monday, an open letter was sent to university President Ted Carter Jr. and Ohio State’s Office of Government Affairs, demanding a formal response to seven questions regarding Ohio Senate Bill 83 by Friday.
Three days later, on Thursday, that letter — which contains signatures from 34 student organizations — was publicly published via Instagram.
Ohio Senate Bill 83, also called the Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act, has been the subject of controversy since it was introduced in March 202...
Three days later, on Thursday, that letter — which contains signatures from 34 student organizations — was publicly published via Instagram.
Ohio Senate Bill 83, also called the Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act, has been the subject of controversy since it was introduced in March 202...
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