Kitten’s disappearance leads to pair of Ohio State students facing criminal charges
Porch camera footage captured an Ohio State student placing his roommate’s kitten into a plastic bag before leaving his home. The student is now fa…
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Ohio State names Dennis Jeffrey as Ohio State University Police Department’s new chief of police
Ohio State has appointed Ohio State University Police Department Deputy Chief Dennis Jeffery as its new chief of police. With 27 years of expe…
Two male students assaulted and robbed near 1728 N. High St. Thursday evening
Two male students who were walking with a female non-student near 1738 N. High St. Thursday night around 11:46 p.m. were physically assaulted and r…
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Opinion: Reimagining justice: Why the death penalty should be left in the past
Brooke Tacsar is a third-year in journalism and criminology and criminal justice studies at Ohio State. …
Longtime University District residents speak on area’s recent crime spike
Rising concerns regarding University District safety have sparked widespread discussion in recent weeks, as just last month, two shootings occurred…
Ohio State University Hillel drops three charges following last year’s vandalism, calls for restorative justice
Two women involved in last year’s vandalism of the OSU Hillel building — Oumaima Amri and Lena Ahmad Shabaneh — have each taken a plea deal that di…
Overview of 2024 Annual Security Report: Fondling, motor vehicle theft and arrests for alcohol violations are top crimes on campus from 2023
In 2023, fondling, motor vehicle theft and arrests for alcohol violations were among the top crimes on campus, according to the 2024 Annual Securit…
Redoubling security: Ohio State increases police presence and surveillance following recent near-campus shootings
Following the Sept. 18 shooting near 11th Avenue and North High Street and the Sept. 16 shooting near Olentangy River Road and John H Herrick Drive…
Recent University District crime sparks conversation surrounding campus safety resources, Ohio State joins forces with city of Columbus
After two near-campus shootings in three days, Ohio State is collaborating with the city of Columbus in attempts to bolster safety resources for th…
Listen up, parents: Everything you need to know about safety at Ohio State
Though navigating college life at Ohio State can be full of excitement for students, it can be a nightmare for parents. The late nights, irregular …