Since its inception and especially the time of the layout of the landmark campus The Oval, The Ohio State University senior administration occupied space near the top of the central area. Since 1924, they occupied Bricker Hall, beside the original University Hall of 1873 (demolished in 1970, replaced with the present structure—under renovation now—in 1976.)

The century-old building was named The Administration Building. In 1983, it was renamed for John Bricker, an Ohio racist and segregationist. Ohio Attorney General 1933-1937, Governor 1939-1945, and Senator 1947-1959, Bricker was a 1916 OSU graduate and member of the Board of Trustees for more than two decades.

With no public notice and, so far, signage on the unaesthetic cookie-cutter new structure only for the fast-food spots with outdoor patios that share the space on so-called University Square, the administration departed from The Oval and the OSU campus itself for a disconnected and isolated space on the east side of North High Street across the street from the university itself.

A report by WSYX-Channel 6 TV reporter Darrel Rowland with the title, “Ohio Issue 1 latest example of sliding government accountability, transparency” was published on social media today. Among other things, Rowland wrote, “A 6 On Your Side analysis shows that government accountability and transparency have been crumbling in Ohio for some time.”

The article refers to Gov. Mike DeWine’s refusal to debate Democratic challenger Nan Whaley in last year’s Ohio gubernatorial race. DeWine also rejected numerous interviews from media across the state of Ohio.

Rowland’s story also touches on one-party rule not only on the state-level but the “lack of accountability at the local level in the city of Columbus.”

He writes, “In places like Columbus, where Democrats dominate, incumbents often won’t debate or engage with lesser-known Republican opponents…For example, the campaign spokesman for Mayor Andrew Ginther would not commit to a debate with the Democrat’s GOP challenger this year.”

Monday, June 19, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Kicking off at 9:30 AM at Hudson Avenue and proceeding southbound down Cleveland Ave. to 11th Avenue @ 4-Corners/Point of Pride at 1:00 PM.  Fun, Food, Vendors, Family, Friends.