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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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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Student-Led TEDxOhioStateUniversity to Host 15th Annual Conference Saturday

TEDxOhioStateUniversity’s 15th annual conference will provide a forum for students to engage with a variety of topics through live TED-like talks Saturday. The event, titled “Nexus,” will run from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fawcett Center and feature one performance group and nine speakers covering topics ranging from genocide research to Ohio State […]

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Ohio State Alumna’s Award-Winning Play ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ comes to Columbus

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio’s production of Tony Award-winning play “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” written by Ohio State alumna Jocelyn Bioh, will take the stage in Studio One at the Riffe Center Thursday and will run through March 22. Bioh, an actress-turned-playwright, earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Ohio State in 2005 before […]

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Ohio State professor Victor St. John reflects on ‘Love Is Blind’ experience, marriage and newfound friendships

For 10 seasons now, the hit Netflix dating show “Love Is Blind” has asked contestants the question: could you fall in love with someone without ever seeing their face?  Victor St. John, an assistant professor in the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, sought to find out after his friend suggested he check out the […]

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Adam Paddock returns to Buckeye Nation for the fourth annual “Columbus Against The World” concert

Pop-rock singer and proud former Buckeye Adam Paddock will return to his roots to host the fourth annual “Columbus Against The World” concert March 7 at 8 p.m. Paddock said his time as a Buckeye provided him confidence and invaluable networking, but primarily introduced him to what he needed most — his band. While some […]

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OUAB Grad/Prof’s Wellness Wednesday promotes year-round sustainability

On the heels of harsh winter weather, the Ohio Union Activities Board’s graduate and professional student committee will kick off their spring 2026 Wellness Wednesday seminar series this week with a session focused on environmental wellness.  The event, titled Connecting with the Environment: Even in the Winter???, will take place Wednesday from noon to 1 […]

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Relax With Live Music at OUAB’s Jazz Speakeasy Monday

The Ohio Union Activities Board is inviting students to enjoy a relaxing night at its Jazz Speakeasy Monday at the Wexner Center for the Arts. The event will feature live performances from local jazz artists Sydney McSweeney and the Lucas Holmes Quartet in a cozy, vintage-inspired lounge area from 7-9 p.m., said Caitlyn Medland, OUAB […]

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