Movie Review: ‘Free Beer Tomorrow’ captures the heart of Columbus’ lesbian history

In 2023, a historical marker was permanently placed outside 2210 Summit St., the building that now houses Summit Music Hall. It tells the story of Summit Station — originally known as Jack’s A Go-Go — a women’s bar that, for decades, created a safe space for lesbians of all backgrounds to unite, laugh and love […]

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Gateway Film Center: A hub for Ohio State film fans

Just steps from Ohio State’s campus, Gateway Film Center brings guests together through convenience, community and a shared love of cinema. Since opening in 2009, the center has served as an accessible gathering place for students and community members to experience films on the big screen. Curating an experience from a passion for the art, […]

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Graduate student to host #Black365 dance event to celebrate women and Black community Friday

The second-annual #Black365 dance event will be held Friday in the Barnett Theatre of Sullivant Hall from 7 to 8 p.m, where attendees can expect performances from dancers and artists from Ohio State and the Columbus community. Hosted by the Department of Dance and featuring multiple dance-focused student organizations, the event’s purpose is to celebrate […]

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Ohio State’s viral a capella group Buck That! proceeds to Midwest ICCA semifinals

The International Championship of Collegiate A Capella is not merely a “Pitch Perfect” plotline — it is entirely real, and Ohio State’s Buck That! a capella team is dominating the competition.  Buck That!, one of Ohio State’s competitive men’s a capella groups, have advanced to the semifinals in the 2026 Midwest International Championship of Collegiate […]

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TBDBITL goes global for St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland

Ohio State’s marching band — best known as “The Best Damn Band in the Land,” or TBDBITL — is Ireland-bound for the spring break of a lifetime.  The group will perform in the famed Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and sightsee together for the band’s first trip out of the country in over a decade.  […]

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How movie theaters are winning back Gen Z

For decades, going to the movies was a college weekend staple, but streaming platforms have changed viewing habits, making the couch hard a tough competitor. A local theater manager and a media expert say Gen Z isn’t abandoning moviegoing altogether. Instead, they’re becoming more selective, choosing screenings that feel culturally relevant or communal. At Studio […]

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Clintonville Books to host deep dive into global addiction and recovery with author China Scherz Thursday

In a quiet corner of Clintonville, a rare book room is about to become a portal to the streets of Kampala.  Thursday at 4:30 p.m., Clintonville Books will host a public discussion featuring University of Notre Dame anthropologist China Scherz as she presents her latest book, “Higher Powers: Alcohol and After in Uganda’s Capital City.” […]

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Album review: ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’ falls short of the rest of Harry Styles’ discography

Harry Styles made his return to the music scene, releasing his fourth studio album “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally” Friday.  Styles rose to fame in 2010 as a member of the hit boy band, One Direction. After the group’s split in 2015, Styles went on to launch his solo career with his self-titled debut […]

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Album review: Harry Styles’ ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’ maintains a healthy balance between disco-pop and stripped-down ballads

Harry Styles’ fourth album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally,” was released Friday. It’s been met with mixed reviews across the board, with Pitchfork rating it a 5.6/10. Some say it’s too much disco and not enough kissing — for others, it’s the opposite.  The Lantern’s Managing Design Editor, Audrey Coleman, and Managing Arts & […]

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OUAB and Boot Scootin’ Buckeyes To Host Line Dancing Event Monday

The Ohio Union will be filled with cowboy boots and country music Monday for the Ohio Union Activities Board’s collaboration with student organization, Boot Scootin’ Buckeyes. The two organizations will host country line dancing lessons from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ohio Union Performance Hall. Kyle Gordon, a fourth-year in health sciences and the […]

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