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From left: Sterling Wesley as Ira Aldridge, Ashley Bice as Margaret Aldridge,  and Betsy Huggins as Ellen Tree in The Ohio State University Department of Theatre’s production of Red Velvet. Photo by J. Briggs Cormier

'Red Velvet' details first black actor to play Othello


"Red Velvet" guest director Ted Lange leads the production's cast in warmups before rehearsal.

The tragic, titular role of Shakespeare’s…

An excerpt from John Backderf's "Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio."

Journalism alum to release graphic novel as 50th anniversary of Kent State shooting nears

 


Journalism alumnus and former Lantern political cartoonist John "Derf" Backderf. Photo credit Alain Seux.

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Nick Uhas, 2009 biology alumnus

We’re ‘Blown Away’ by this alum’s career path

From professional stunt rollerblading, to pre-med-track biology major, to host of the Netflix glassblowing reality show “Blown Away,” alumnus Nick Uhas ’09 has had a thrilling journey. We sat down…

Jeff Smith

Graphic novel with roots in The Lantern coming to Netflix


An illustration from the "Bone" graphic novel depicting Fone Bone, Gran'ma Ben and Thorn Harvestar. From the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library…

"Eyes of Wonder" / Nubian Village, Aswan, Egypt / William (Zi) Yuan, undergraduate studio art major

Students, faculty featured in OIA International Photography Exhibition

The Office of International Affairs' 19th annual International Photography Exhibition features 40 photos in 21 different countries by students, staff, faculty and alumni. Of the 40…

Christopher Lewis in marching band uniform

Biochemistry major overcomes odds to make Ohio State Marching Band

With his head down and his eyes shut tight, Christopher Lewis received some of the best news of his life.

He would finally be a member of The Ohio State University Marching Band.

Collage of images from 2019 stories

2019 High Points

The College of Arts and Sciences houses compelling artists, inquisitive scholars, brilliant scientists and dynamic spaces. We are excited to share some of this year’s high points as we…

John Low at the Great Circle Earthworks

Heritage, legacy drives Newark Earthworks Center director


The east entrance of the Newark Earthwork's Great Circle.

Encompassing over 4 square miles and constructed by the indigenous peoples of the…

Sonder art

'Sonder' introduces gaming tech to film world

The short film “Sonder” flows between the aesthetics of 2D and 3D animation to share the story of Finn as he tries to move forward when a relationship comes to an end. At times, the characters,…