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A guide to graduate school applications: medical, law and business programs

After students choose one of many graduate paths, they then have to trek through many acronyms, applications and tests. Here are the basics for a few popular tracks to continue education after undergraduate studies.

Medical School

There are several factors students must consider when applying, including degree prerequisites within disciplines including biology, chemistry and anatomy, which will help candidates stand out for their preferred program.

“Individuals get selected into those program...
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Outdoor Adventure Center to partially reopen Tuesday

The Outdoor Adventure Center will soon be back and boulder than ever.

The center, located on West Campus, is slated to reopen Tuesday, offering students renewed access to auto-belay climbing and bouldering Monday through Saturday from 4-8 p.m, while top rope and lead climbing will remain unavailable. The facility initially closed after several staff members departed in late May, leaving the center without the climbing professionals necessary for a safe experience.

“We had some staffing changes...
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Mother of Collin Wiant speaks to students about dangers of hazing

Five years ago, Kathleen Wiant’s world was shattered when police knocked on the door of her Dublin, Ohio, home at 3 a.m., to inform her that her son, Collin Wiant, had died.

She would soon discover that he was subjected to hazing for months while rushing Sigma Pi at Ohio University, which led to his eventual death with the forced inhalation of a whippet that contained nitrous oxide alone with a 12-minute delay between his falling unconscious and the dialing of 911.

Students and staff alike pil...
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Interfraternity Council joins partnership for men’s mental health awareness

Ohio State’s Interfraternity Council is spreading awareness on men’s mental health through its partnership with MANUAL, an online mental health service.

During the pilot program, all 1,700 members of the council were granted free, on-demand access to MANUAL’s services, including live chats and videos that that cover a wide variety of issues young men face.

“MANUAL’s really great because it’s a 24/7 on-demand service that people can use at any time,” Christopher Higby, the president of the coun...
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Buckeye Link updates provide ease navigating website 

As students schedule for the spring semester, they’re greeted by a new Buckeye Link page.

The upgrade includes a personalized dashboard with quick links to My Buckeye Link, university spokesperson Chris Booker said. The change was co-led by Strategic Enrollment Management and the Office of Digital Technology and Innovation — ODTI — in order to provide students better access to information in order to manage their accounts.

“Our goal is to save students time and to make it easier for them to be...
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Know your rights: Resources to make informed decisions on your lease and landlord 

When making the transition from on to off-campus home life, it is crucial students understand their rights as renters.

There are several resources offered at Ohio State to aid in this, including Ohio State’s Student Legal Services, Off-Campus Housing Network and the Undergraduate Student Government’s renters guide. Frank Kremer, chief counsel of the civil team at Student Legal Services, said their office offers consultations and lease reviews and aids in communication with landlords.

“We do a...
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Greek Programming Board offers harm reduction events and toolkits

The Ohio State Greek Programming Board is bringing the principles of harm reduction to students in Greek life at Ohio State, offering presentations and toolkits at events on campus.

Harm reduction — a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use, according to the National Harm Reduction Coalition — led a College of Pharmacy graduate to create a kit to encourage students to engage in these activities safely. At a presentation in the Ohio...
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Columbus selected among routes in Ohio planned for Amtrak expansion

The Federal Railroad Administration selected four routes across Ohio as priorities for expansion Dec. 5, bringing Ohioans one step closer to having the “Three C’s” — Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland — connected by rail.

Amtrak is calling the vision the “3C+D” and will connect the three major cities in addition to Dayton. The federal agency will provide $500,000 per corridor to begin planning under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, according to a press release by Sen. Sherrod Brown (...
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Ohio State medical students advocate for trauma-informed care 

Advocates for Trauma-Informed Care, a student organization led by Ohio State medical school students, is working to educate students and faculty involved in healthcare regarding the support needed for trauma survivors within medical care situations through a series of seminars.

Led by Ph.D. students Jacelyn Greenwald and Sabrina Mackey-Alfonso, the inspiration for the organization came from a lack of information regarding trauma-informed care in the medical school’s curriculum, and it “trains s...
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Study Buddy Crochet event helps students relax before finals

On Dec 6. the Center for Belonging and Social Change hosted its Study Buddy crochet event in the Ohio Union to bring students together for a relaxing evening before finals.

The gathering was part of a wellness event series dedicated to helping students practice and explore various kinds of self-care. Students were each given a beginner crochet dinosaur kit that, when finished, acts as a study buddy, and those that didn’t complete it in person were able to finish at home.

“Crochet is a really g...
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Unique courses at Ohio State next semester

For students hoping to fill up their schedule, look no further than some of the more peculiar picks on Ohio State’s spring schedule.

From sports to beer to medieval monsters, there are plenty of options for spare credit hours or general education requirements.

Beer and Wine in Western Culture

Beer and Wine in Western Culture is a two-credit hour course that covers the history, production, styles and consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits as well as the risks associated with alcohol c...
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Everything But The Girl Covers Charli XCX, Adrianne Lenker and More Live in London -

Everything But The Girl have officially ended their decades-long live performance hiatus with two intimate shows at London’s MOTH Club on April 6 and 7, marking their first public gigs since 2000. The beloved duo, comprised of Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt, offered fans a deeply personal and eclectic setlist that bridged generations, blending classic hits with unexpected contemporary covers, according to NME.

In an emotional and genre-spanning return, the pair treated audiences to beloved originals...
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announces New Orchestral Album Phantom Island For June 2025 Release -

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, the ever-prolific psych-rock collective from Australia, are turning the page once again—this time diving headfirst into orchestral territory with their upcoming album Phantom Island, due out in June 2025, according to Stereogum.

Set to be the band’s 27th studio LP, Phantom Island is no ordinary entry in the Gizzverse. The record has been two years in the making and will showcase the group backed by a full 28-piece orchestra. The project builds on their evolutio...
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The Lemonheads Announces New Album Love Chant For October 2025 Release -

The Lemonheads have announced their long-awaited return with Love Chant, due out October 2025. This marks the band’s first album of original songs since their 2006 self-titled release, according to Brooklyn Vegan.

“I’m really excited about our new record Love Chant coming out on FIRE,” frontman Evan Dando said. “I have a feeling people are really gonna enjoy it. It was made with Love, Fire and Chanting.”

While full album details remain under wraps, Dando confirmed that singles will begin dropp...
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Sinners Soundtrack Announced For April 2025 Release Featuring Brittany Howard, Rhiannon Giddens, Jerry Cantrell & More -

Sony Classical and Sony Masterworks have officially announced the upcoming release of the Sinners Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, arriving April 18 alongside Ryan Coogler’s new film of the same name. Curated and produced by Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson (Oppenheimer, Black Panther), the soundtrack is a bold, roots-driven compilation featuring a stacked lineup of genre-spanning artists.

Leading the charge are standout contributions from Brittany Howard, Rhiannon Giddens and Jerry C...
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Evolutions Festival Announces 2025 New York Lineup Including Trees, Alison Wonderland and More -

Evolutions Festival is back for its sixth year, returning September 5–7, 2025, with a brand-new location at the Sugar Mountain Performing Arts Center in upstate New York. This year’s headliners are Of The Trees, Alison Wonderland and one major act still to be announced. Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 10 at 10 a.m. ET at www.evolutionsfestival.com.

Known for his cinematic sound design and deep, bass-driven sets, Of The Trees blends rich, immersive visuals with glitchy, textured beats that dr...
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Ruth Radalet, Nat Walker and Adam Miller Previously of Chromatics Release Music Video For "The Veil" -

Former Chromatics members Ruth Radelet, Nat Walker and Adam Miller have reunited for their first collaborative project since the band’s breakup, unveiling a dreamy new single and music video titled “The Veil.” The track appears on the forthcoming soundtrack for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, a new narrative adventure game from the creators of Life is Strange.

Blending the atmospheric dream-pop sound that defined much of Chromatics’ work with a distinctly nostalgic visual aesthetic, “The Veil” is a...
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Father John Misty Announces US Spring & Summer 2025 Tour Dates -

Father John Misty has announced a new slate of U.S. headlining tour dates for September 2025, extending his ongoing tour in support of his acclaimed album Mahashmashana. The new leg kicks off September 14 in Denver, CO, and wraps October 2 in Fayetteville, AR. Cut Worms will support all dates on this run.

This fall stretch adds to a packed touring schedule for the singer-songwriter, who is currently wrapping up a sold-out UK/EU spring tour. A summer run of North American dates—featuring Lucinda...
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Lucy Dacus Covers "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga Live on BBC Radio 1 -

Lucy Dacus has once again proven her versatility with a striking cover of Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra” during a live performance on BBC Radio 1’s Jack Saunders Show. The track, originally a high-energy, campy dance-pop anthem from Gaga’s latest album Mayhem, was transformed by Dacus into a haunting, introspective ballad, according to Stereogum.

Stripping the song of its original synth-heavy production, Dacus infused it with her signature melancholy, layering soft guitar chords and her soulful voic...
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Julien Baker and Kevin Devine Cover "I Love You, I'm Sorry, Please Help Me, Thank You" Live -

According to Brooklyn Vegan, Julien Baker wrapped up her Los Angeles residency at the Bellwether this past Monday with a special performance joining opener Kevin Devine on stage for a cover of his song “I Love You, I’m Sorry, Please Help Me, Thank You” from his newest album Bad Books.

The live performance featured Devine on the guitar with the two layering their voices together.

​​“Honestly and quickly, I met Julien in 2016 for the first time, maybe earlier than that,” Devine said as he introd...
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Method Man, Raekwon & Redman Team Up For New Freestyle -

In a new episode of Red Bull Spiral Freestyle, Method Man and Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan teamed up with Redman for a freestyle track and video. The episode, located at Red Bull Studios in Los Angeles, marks the first time all three MCs have collaborated on a freestyle. With one beat and one take, the track showcases their raw talent and chemistry with one another, making it the sixth-ever studio recording that features all three together.

Filmed as one continuous shot at Red Bull Studios in Lo...
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The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart Announce 15th Anniversary Reunion Tour -

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart announced a B-side collection called Perfect Right Now ahead of their anniversary reunion tour in February and March 2025 in Portugal and Spain. The tour will include the band performing through the entirety of their debut album, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, in celebration of the 15th anniversary of its original release on Feb. 3, 2009.

The 15th-anniversary tour will feature classic hits but is also expected to commemorate the band’s entire catalog. After d...
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RIP: Colin Petersen Of Bee Gees Dead At 78 -

Colin Petersen, the original Bee Gees drummer, is dead at 78. The band, Best of Bee Gees, announced Petersen’s death on their Facebook page this past Monday. Peterson is best known as an Australian drummer who was a part of The Bee Gees, Steve and the Board and Humpty Bong. No cause of death has been given yet.

“It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen,” the statement reads. “He enriched our lives and bound our group with love, care and respect...
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Killswitch Engage Announces New Album This Consequence For February 2025 Release and Releases New Single "Forever Aligned" -

Killswitch Engage announced their new album titled, This Consequence, is to be released on Feb. 21, 2025, featuring ten tracks. Additionally, the band released one song from the album as a new single “Forever Aligned” along with its official music video, according to a press release.

“This Consequence, to me, is the combination of everything the past five years has thrown at us as a band, as humans, and society as a whole,” vocalist Jesse Leach said. “This album is just as much about everybody...
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