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Liberal arts and entrepreneurship entwine in alumna's leather goods store
When it comes to running her recently launched collection of handmade leather accessories, Jessica Alcalde ’09 draws upon her education in more ways than one.
Sure, someone with a bachelor…

Alumnus shares unifying music through 'Dreams of Hope'
When Henry Panion III, MA '83, PhD '89, was first commissioned to compose a new musical work and put on a concert featuring violins restored from Holocaust concentration camps — known as the…
Celebrating the beginning of the Lunar New Year
The Ohio State community celebrated the Lunar New Year with traditional East Asian dances, cuisine, music and more. The event was put together by the Center for Languages, Literatures and…

'Red Velvet' details first black actor to play Othello
"Red Velvet" guest director Ted Lange leads the production's cast in warmups before rehearsal.
The…

Journalism alum to release graphic novel as 50th anniversary of Kent State shooting nears
Journalism alumnus and former Lantern political cartoonist John "Derf" Backderf. Photo…

We’re ‘Blown Away’ by this alum’s career path
From professional stunt rollerblading, to pre-med-track biology major, to host of the Netflix glassblowing reality show “Blown Away,” alumnus Nick Uhas ’09 has had a thrilling journey. We sat down…

Graphic novel with roots in The Lantern coming to Netflix
An illustration from the "Bone" graphic novel depicting Fone Bone, Gran'ma Ben and Thorn Harvestar. From…

Students, faculty featured in OIA International Photography Exhibition
The Office of International Affairs' 19th annual International Photography Exhibition features 40 photos in 21 different countries by students, staff, faculty and alumni. Of the 40…

Biochemistry major overcomes odds to make Ohio State Marching Band
With his head down and his eyes shut tight, Christopher Lewis received some of the best news of his life.
He would finally be a member of The Ohio State University Marching Band.
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