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You mad bro?
According to Ohio State professor Dr. Brad Bushman, who’s been studying the influence of media violence on behavior for over 25 years, playing violent video games such as Call of Duty or Grand Theft Auto may not trigger someone into a gun-toting…
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Renee Dion and John Rogers Both Grow With Moonlight
Renee Dion and Jon Rogers are celebrating the release of their Fender Rhodes laden, textured and beautiful down-tempo R & B album “Moonlight” on Saturday February 22nd at Brother's Drake Meadery. “Moonlight” is destined to be one of the better…
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East Side development proposal leads to raucous meeting, lingering questions
The Near East Side Area Commission met on February 6, 2014 in part to approve zoning variances for a new 40-unit apartment development planned for 122 South Parsons Avenue. The meeting was punctuated by repeated interruptions by the Commission Chair…
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Juneteenth Festival lives on in new venue
Despite an on-going legal battle with the city of Columbus, Juneteenth Ohio 2014 will go on as planned, though in a new location.
Following a long run at Franklin Park, festival organizer Mustafaa Shabazz says this year's festival will…
Following a long run at Franklin Park, festival organizer Mustafaa Shabazz says this year's festival will…
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