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Ohio State brings Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest” to the stage Friday

A classic comedy filled with mistaken identities, romance and Victorian-era humor is coming to Ohio State’s Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts this weekend as it presents “The Importance of ...
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Ohio State Safety Walk to connect off-campus students with safety resources ahead of Michigan game and holiday breaks

The Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement office at Ohio State will host its semiannual Safety Walk on Nov. 18 to share safety information and resources with students living ...
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Ohio State academic report reveals spike in AI cheating: Experts speak on the effect it has on students

Ohio State wants students to add AI fluency to their list of skills before they graduate. While that initiative is underway, more students than ever are using artificial intelligence to cheat. In 2023 ...
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Ohio State combat sport clubs provide affordable training, competition and community on campus

When Benjamin Reitz transferred to Ohio State in 2025, he thought it would be easy to find a mixed martial arts club to join. Instead, he faced a familiar obstacle: a lack of an affordable way to ...
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Ohio State professor and pioneering climate researcher Lonnie Thompson dies at 78, leaving a lasting mark on climate research

After more than five decades researching climate change at Ohio State, longtime professor and pioneering climate scientist Lonnie Thompson died at 78 following a brief illness, the university’s Byrd ...
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Jim Jordan elected as House minority leader, draws objection from Strauss survivor

As Democrats look to take control of Congress in January, an Ohio Republican, U.S. Rep Jim Jordan, will lead the opposition. Jordan was elected as the House minority leader after a closed-door ...
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New video of SAE incident released, marks at least seven Ohio State-issued sanctions for the chapter since 2001

Ohio State’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon is on interim suspension after a recorded incident circulated among students showing two individuals, related to the chapter, on fire. A new and longer ...
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The Buckeye Sports Industry Network looks to assist students in path to working in professional sports

Get your foot in the door.” It’s advice heard by aspiring sports industry professionals long before they enter the workforce. But finding the door—and knowing someone that can help open it—can ...
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Ohio State students bring theme park dreams to life through engineering

After months of designing characters and storylines, one Ohio State student finally got to see his vision become reality in a haunted house on Oct. 31. Corbin Studd, a third-year in mechanical ...
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College Football Playoff expanding to 24-team format for 2027 season, eliminating Power Four conference championship games

The 12-team College Football Playoff era will end after the 2026 season. The CFP and ESPN, the exclusive rights holder to broadcasting the games, have signed a five-year deal, expanding the playoff ...
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter faces allegations after video shows person engulfed in flames

An Ohio State fraternity is on interim suspension after a video circulated among students that appears to show people on fire. The video was posted on X at about 8:30 p.m., showing multiple people ...