Sunday, November 8, 2009

Ohio State University

Dorm-Room Diversity Can Promote Tolerance

Roommates of different races benefit in surprising ways, new research shows. more >>

Ohio State Newspaper Stops Friday Issue

Just another cost-cutting measure at the student-run newspaper more >>

College Roundup: 4/20-4/24

NYU makes SAT/ACT optional; Quinnipiac volleyball team sues school after being axed. more >>

College News Roundup: April 6–14

The blog was abandoned for more than a week, but I was still reading the news. more >>

Ohio State Police Make Arrest Over Threatening Comment

Student charged with false alarms in connection with threats on student newspaper's website. more >>

Ohio State Transfers Graduate at Lower Rate

Students from outside Ohio State system fare the worst. more >>

Ohio State's Black Fraternities and Sororities on Social Moratorium

Governing body placed ban in November after "multiple incidents of violence." more >>

Black Colleges Well Represented at Inaugural Parade

Six marching bands from historically black colleges and universities play in D.C. more >>

College Students Prepare for Inauguration

Many are traveling to D.C.; others are just thankful classes have been suspended during the festivities. more >>

Oreos at Ohio State: Almost $6

Student newspaper looks at prices of snacks on campus vs. the grocery store. more >>

Ohio State President to Make $2 Million Next Year

Amount would make Gordon Gee the highest-paid president in country. more >>

14 Charged in October 25 Riot

10 Penn State students were cited in connection with a riot after the Nittany Lions beat Ohio State. more >>

Penn State Fans Cry Tears of Pepper Spray

Huge Nittany Lion win sends thousands to the streets. more >>

Wisconsin Marching Band Suspended

Director cancels Ohio State appearance while investigation of hazing proceeds. more >>

UMass Alumni Contest the 'Amherst' Name

Some think the regional designation diminishes the school's reputation. more >>

Ohio State Student Newspaper Suspends Summer Issues

Critics say school's decision to shut down paper is short-sighted. more >>

Football Fans Declare Their Own National Holiday

Buckeye students hit the road for the big game. more >>

Free Sandwiches Too Good to be True? They Are

Because everyone knows that college kids plus credit cards equals disaster, Ohio State University professors are suing Citibank, Potbelly Sandwich Works, La Bamba, and marketing firm Campus Dimensions for false advertising, saying the establishments publicized free meals without clearly stating that the promotion involved signing up for a credit card, the Lantern reports.. more >>

Trail Mix

A military training grenade is no laughing matter, especially after one was found near a campus apartment complex at Ball State University, the Daily News reports. more >>

Many College Athletes Have Undiagnosed Exercise-Induced Asthma

Be on the lookout if you work out recreationally, too. more >>

Trail Mix

Daily updates from campuses nationwide. more >>

Ohio State Wants You to Start Snitchin'

Tattletales of Ohio State, unite. The university's anonymous tip line started in 2006 has more than paid for itself by catching thieves, villains, and nasty rule-breakers while possibly also deterring would-be evildoers, the Columbus Dispatch writes. more >>

Greeks: It's Not Just About Money, Alcohol, and Sex. We Complain a Lot, Too

Because everything we see on TV is real, the national organizations for sororities and fraternities are up in arms over ABC Family's new show "Greek," Ohio State's Lantern writes. The show–which is not about big, fat weddings but rather debaucherous coeds with an affinity for stripping on front lawns and drinking too much tequila–has drawn criticism from sisterhoods like Delta Delta Delta, which condemns the program for promoting "the stereotypical and mistaken misconceptions about greek [sic] life. more >>

Trail Mix

Daily roundup from campuses nationwide. more >>

If at First You Don't Succeed...

Ohio State University's former president is returning after stints at Brown and Vanderbilt. more >>

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