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Busting Myths - The 150-year-old, 90,000 student-staff-and-faculty university that won’t grow up: The Ohio State University Buckeyes led by Brutus Buckeye

Part One

Among the countless missions of colleges and universities for centuries is providing a responsible, safe environment and one or another curriculum for “growing up.” Of course, the terms, definitions, and particularities vary…

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Mary Jane’s Guide – Adult Use Marijuana & Courage in Cannabis Updates

It’s been a long circuitous journey. From 2011 to 2016, the word “medical” prefaced all submitted, rejected, or certified marijuana-related ballot initiatives in Ohio. All were proposed as constitutional amendments. Then, in March 2020, during…

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The Mother of Exiles is what America was meant to be

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,

With conquering limbs astride from land to land;

Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand

A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame

Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name…

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‘Blue Beetle’ Review: Superhero Origin with a 'Family Around the Dinner Table' Vibe

In the saturated superhero era, the DC Universe's much-anticipated introduction of a Latino superhero is finally presented in "Blue Beetle." The director, Angel Manuel Soto, competently interweaves a poignant family narrative with the challenges…

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