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A scene from the movie "Warfare." Credit: Murray Close/A24 via TNS

Movie review: ‘Warfare’ is a fully immersive, fast-paced war memoir

Episode review: ‘The Last of Us’ returns with heartache and thrill in Season 2 premiere

Senior defensive lineman C.J. Hicks (11) stands on the field between plays during the Buckeyes Student Appreciation Day practice Saturday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Opinion: C.J. Hicks poised to strengthen Ohio State’s defensive line with transition from linebacker in 2025

Jack Black, left, Jason Momoa and Sebastian Hansen in “A Minecraft Movie." Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures via TNS

Movie review: Lowering expectations for ‘A Minecraft Movie’ makes it more fun

Movie review: ‘Hell of a Summer’ is a faithful ode to sleepaway-slasher genre

A sign reads "Protect Freedom of Speech on Campus" at a May 1, 2024, protest on Ohio State's campus. The event followed the arrests of 36 demonstrators during a Pro-Palestine protest on the South Oval April 25. Credit: Paloma Martinez-Cruz

Letter to the Editor: Examining Palestinian scholasticide and university repression

A student holds a sign reading "If universities don't stand up for us, who will?" in front of Thompson Library March 4 to speak out against Ohio Senate Bill 1 and changes made to Ohio State's diversity, equity and inclusion programming. Credit: Will Moody | Lantern Photographer

Letter to the Editor: Ohio State alumni denounce recent university DEI rollbacks, encourage Buckeye community to push back

Ariana Grande on the red carpet at the 97th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. Credit: Christina House/Los Angeles Times via TNS

Album review: Ariana Grande delivers emotional journey with ‘eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead’

Marcus Mumford plays guitar and sings with the British acoustic folk rock band Mumford and Sons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit during their Delta Tour on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Credit: John T. Greilick/ The Detroit News via TNS

Album review: Mumford & Sons bring nostalgia with folk band’s latest album ‘Rushmere’

Lucy Dacus attends the Los Angeles premiere of "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Oct. 21, 2024, in Los Angeles. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images via TNS

Album review: Lucy Dacus’ ‘Forever Is A Feeling’ reveals vulnerable sentiments about all aspects of love

Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega star in “Death of a Unicorn.” Credit: A24 via TNS

Movie review: ‘Death of a Unicorn’ is worth a gallop to the theater

In a letter to the editor, Astrid Coste explores struggled with journalists' personal identities. Credit: Lucy Lawler | Managing Editor for Content

Letter to the Editor: Exploring journalists’ struggles with personal identity

Selena Gomez arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater on Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. Credit: Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via TNS

Album review: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s ‘I Said I Love You First’ balances heartache and hope

Ohio State junior guard Chance Gray (21) celebrates a three-point shot during the first round matchup against Montana State Friday. The No. 4 Buckeyes defeated the No. 13 Bobcats 71-51 to advance in the NCAA Tournament. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Opinion: Two do’s and don’ts for the women’s basketball team’s second-round matchup Sunday

Signs are gathered on the steps of the Moritz College of Law in preparation for a Sept. 12 pro-Palestine protest, which was attended by roughly 60 students, faculty and community members. This event marked just one of many pro-Palestine demonstrations to take place on Ohio State's campus this academic year. Credit: Nora Igelnik | Campus Editor

Letter to the Editor: An open letter to university President Ted Carter Jr.

Protestors gather in Foley Square to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil Monday, March 10, 2025, in Manhattan, New York. Credit: Barry Williams/New York Daily News via TNS

Opinion: The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil is a threat to campus free speech

Faye Webster peforms to a sold-out crowd at KEMBA Live! on March 6, 2025. Credit: Sandra Fu | Lantern Photo Editor

Concert review: Faye Webster brings her underdressed symphonies to sold-out crowd in Columbus

Robert Pattinson stars, twice, in the futuristic sci-fi tale “Mickey 17,” written and directed by Bong Joon Ho. Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures via TNS

Movie review: ‘Mickey 17’s’ runtime should’ve been a few Mickeys shorter

Letter to the Editor: Why DEI is worth advocating for at Ohio State

Conan O'Brien at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars) at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. Credit: Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via TNS

Opinion: A hectic night at the 2025 Oscars ends with independent cinema as the biggest winner

Letter to the Editor: Ohio Academy of History voices opposition to Ohio Senate Bill 1

Tate McRae performs onstage during the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, on April 1, 2024. Credit: Kevin Winter via TNS

Album review: Tate McRae’s ‘So Close To What’ combines dancefloor anthems with heartfelt lyrics

From left, Stephen Amell as Ted Black and Bryan Greenberg as Rick Dodson in "Suits LA." Credit: David Astorga via TNS

Episode review: ‘Suits LA’ needs to pack up and head back to New York City

Down to Earth is a monthly environmental column that explores what it means to live sustainably. Credit: Meghan Beery | Senior Lantern Reporter

Down to Earth: Campus race to zero waste

Movie review: Latest ‘Captain America’ installment is neither brave nor new

Opinion: Hidden references viewers might have missed in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance

(Left to right) Noy Keren, Noa Baron, speaker Saar Ari, speaker Maya Desiatnik, Romy Kornberg, Ariella Raby and Ava Zweig. Desiatnik and Ari pose with Ohio State Jewish students after sharing their stories at Monday's OSU Chabad event. Zweig, co-founder of Students Supporting Israel at Ohio State, gifted Desiatnik and Ari SSI T-shirts. Credit: Jane Shevkin

Letter to the Editor: OSU Chabad responds to The Lantern’s coverage of Schottenstein Chabad House’s event with Israeli Defense Force soldiers Monday

Margot Robbie stars in "Barbie." (Warner Bros. Pictures/TNS)

Arts & Life Desk’s picks for best movies of the 2020s

Rear View Mirror: You’re a Gleek!

Credit: Reid Murray | Managing Editor for Design and Lucy Lawler | Managing Editor for Content

The Philosophical Corner: Striving for individual peace

Movie review: ‘The Brutalist’ portrays the American dream — and nightmare

Lily-Rose Depp, left, and Emma Corrin in "Nosferatu." Credit: Aidan Monaghan/Focus Features via TNS

Movie review: ‘Nosferatu’ lacks the soul of the original

Elle Fanning, left, as Sylvie Russo and Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan take a motorcycle ride to the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, a fictitious scene in "A Complete Unknown." Credit: Searchlight Pictures via TNS

Movie review: ‘A Complete Unknown’ is carried by Bob Dylan’s timeless songwriting

From left, Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler and Julian Dennison in "Y2K," directed by Kyle Mooney. Credit: A24 via TNS

Movie review: ‘Y2K’ is just OK

Head coach Ryan Day stands alongside Buckeye players following No. 2 Ohio State's 13-10 loss to Michigan on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Opinion: First-round playoff loss could be the final nail in Ryan Day’s coffin

Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande in Universal Pictures' "Wicked." Credit: Giles Keyte via TNS

Movie review: The ‘Wicked’ film adaptation defies gravity

Paul Mescal as Lucius in "Gladiator II." Credit: Aidan Monaghan/Paramount Pictures via TNS

Movie review: ‘Gladiator II’ proves to be an adequate sequel

Kendrick Lamar performs at a Las Vegas festival on June 12, 2021. Credit: Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via TNS

Album review: Kendrick Lamar caps off magnificent year with ‘GNX’

Songs I Wish I Wrote: ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ with these musical calls to action

Album review: Shawn Mendes’ ‘Shawn’ shows a glimpse of vulnerability but falls short at times

Dolly Parton arrives for the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on March 7, 2022, in Las Vegas. Credit: Bridget Bennett via TNS

Album review: Dolly Parton’s ‘Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith, and Fables’ highlights the music icon’s heritage

Two young Mormon women are on a mission to baptize converts in "Heretic." Credit: Courtesy of TNS

Movie review: ‘Heretic’ starts hot then fizzles out

Album review: Halsey’s ‘The Great Impersonator’ marks one of the artist’s best releases to date

Tyler, the Creator headlines on the second night of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Indio, California. Credit: Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times via TNS

Album review: Tyler, the Creator’s ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ is a soaring success

Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence in "Conclave." Credit: Focus Features via TNS

Movie review: ‘Conclave’ deserves early lead in 2024 race for Best Picture

Credit: Reid Murray | Managing Editor for Design

Lucy’s Little Library: Gothic gems for a rainy day

Movie review: ‘Anora’ is morbidly spectacular

Florence Pugh, left, and Andrew Garfield in the movie “We Live in Time.” Credit: A24 via TNS

Movie review: A24’s latest film ‘We Live In Time’ plays it safe

Credit: Libby Hamant

Songs I Wish I Wrote: Wishing 1994’s best tracks a happy 30th birthday

From left, Dick Ebersol (Cooper Hoffman), Garrett Morris (Lamorne Morris), Chevy Chase (Cory Michael Smith), Laraine Newman (Emily Fairn), Gilda Radner (Ella Hunt), Jane Curtain (Kim Matula) and Dan Aykroyd (Dylan O’Brien) in “Saturday Night.” Credit: Hopper Stone/Sony Pictures via TNS

Movie review: Cinematic beauty and chaos come together in ‘Saturday Night’

Pharrell Williams, left, and Gwen Stefani depicted in Lego form in "Piece by Piece." Credit: Focus Features via TNS

Movie review: ‘Piece By Piece’ stacks up as a creative Pharrell Williams biopic

In January 2024, Ohio lawmakers proposed a bill that would allow execution by nitrogen gas asphyxiation. Credit: Tracy Glantz via TNS [Original caption: People advocate to stop the scheduled execution of Freddie Owens during a protest outside Broad River Correctional Institution on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. The event was organized by South Carolinians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Credit: Tracy Glantz via TNS]

Opinion: Reimagining justice: Why the death penalty should be left in the past

Credit: Reid Murray | Managing Editor for Design and Lucy Lawler | Managing Editor for Content

The Philosophical Corner: Nietzsche’s ethics, the dangerous philosophy

Album review: Coldplay’s ‘Moon Music’ marks a stellar new chapter

From left, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall attend the "Sex and the City" seminar at the Museum of Television and Radio in New York City on Oct. 1, 2003. (Nicolas Khayat/Abaca Press/TNS)

Rear View Mirror: Why Samantha Jones and Charlotte York are the true stars of ‘Sex and the City’

Joaquin Phoenix returns to the role of the struggling comedian Arthur Fleck in "Joker 2: Folie À Deux". Credit: Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures/dpa via TNS

Movie review: “Joker: Folie à Deux” doesn’t justify its own existence

Movie review: ‘The Outrun’ runs away with the title of 2024’s hidden gem

Credit: Reid Murray | Managing Editor for Design

Lucy’s Little Library: Riveting retellings that command respect

Album review: Luke Bryan stays true to his roots in new country album, ‘Mind of a Country Boy’

Movie review: ‘Megalopolis’ is a Megaflopolis

Siobhan St. John, a former assistant cheerleading coach who worked with Ohio State for 10 years, filed a lawsuit March 14 alleging racial, gender and religious discrimination. Credit: Lantern File Photo

Letter from the editor: Ohio State needs to be more transparent about its space standards

Katy Perry’s new album is “143.” Credit: Jack Bridgland/Capitol Records via TNS

Album review: Katy Perry’s seventh studio album, “143,” offers little to the pop world

Charlie XCX and Troy Sivan performing at Nationwide Arena during their "Sweat" tour on Friday. Photo Credit: Nick DeSantis, Assist. Arts & Life Editor

Concert review: Charli XCX and Troye Sivan turn up the heat during Columbus stop of ‘Sweat’ tour

The OSUPD has expanded its Joint Patrol Program with the CPD. Credit: Bailey Johnston | Lantern Reporter

Letter to the editor: Ohio State must do better to ensure students’ safety

Demi Moore stars in "The Substance." Credit: Christine Tamalet/Mubi via TNS

Movie review: ‘The Substance’ is terrifying on more than one level

Credit: Reid Murray | Managing Editor for Design and Lucy Lawler | Managing Editor for Content

The Philosophical Corner: Free will to think deterministically

(Left) Students for Justice in Palestine organizers draped a Palestinian flag across the William Oxley Thompson statue at a Sept. 10 vigil, which was held on the Oval. Credit: Reilly Ackermann | Asst. Campus Editor (Right) An attendee waves the Israeli flag during a Sept. 3 vigil, which was organized by OSUHillel and JewishColumbus on the Oval. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Letter to the Editor: Jews for Justice in Palestine responds to recent vigils and protest

Credit: Libby Hamant

Songs I Wish I Wrote: Fall in love with these autumn tracks

James McAvoy in "Speak No Evil." Credit: (Jay Maidment/Universal Pictures and Blumhouse/TNS)

Movie review: ‘Speak No Evil’ remake needs to be talked about

Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh/Warner Bros. via TNS

Movie review: Say ‘Beetlejuice’ twice and an unnecessary sequel appears

MJ Lenderman's fourth album, Manning Fireworks, was released on Friday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Album review: MJ Lenderman proves himself a premier songwriter with ‘Manning Fireworks’

From left, Tony Sirico, Steve Van Zandt, James Gandolfini, Michael Imperioli and Vincent Pastore in "The Sopranos." Credit: Getty Images via TNS

Rear View Mirror: How ‘The Sopranos’ showcased society’s reluctance to change

Noah Kahan performs with his band members at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, Colorado on June 26, 2024. Credit: Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post via TNS

Album review: Noah Kahan fans have been fed, even if they’ve had the meal before

Credit: Reid Murray | Managing Editor for Design

Lucy’s Little Library: Three thoughtful thrillers with the capacity to haunt

Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) fights for the Fremen desert dwellers including Chani (Zendaya) in "Dune: Part Two." Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures via TNS

Breaking down 2024’s best cinematic offerings: ‘Dìdi,’ ‘Challengers,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Sing Sing’ and more

Album review: Sabrina Carpenter proves the best things come in small packages with ‘Short n’ Sweet’

Fontaines D.C. front man Grian Chatten performs with the group at Underground Arts in Philadelphia on Friday. Credit: Elizabeth Robertson via TNS

Album review: Fontaines D.C. achieves boldest sound ever on ‘Romance’

Credit: Libby Hamant

Songs I Wish I Wrote: Odes to summer’s end

Cailee Spaeny, left, as Rain and David Jonsson as Andy in "Alien: Romulus." Credit: Murray Close/20th Century Studios via TNS

Movie review: ‘Alien Romulus’ takes the beloved franchise in a horrifying new direction

Ryan Reynolds, left, and Hugh Jackman in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Photo Credit: (Jay Maidment/20th Century Studios and Marvel Studios/TNS

Movie review: Fans won’t be disappointed by “Deadpool & Wolverine” crossover

Credit: Abby Fricke | Managing Editor for Design

K(ate)’s Takes: A baby Buckeye’s guide to the Columbus food scene

Glen Powell, left, and Daisy Edgar-Jones in "Twisters," directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Photo Credit: Universal Pictures/TNS

Movie review: Get swept into a fresh re-imagining with “Twisters”

Maika Monroe in Neon's "Longlegs." Credit: Neon via TNS)

Movie review: Marketing for “Longlegs” outshines the final product

Mia Goth, left, and Halsey in "MaXXXine." Credit: Courtesy of A24 via TNS)

Movie review: “MaXXXine” is missing the X factor

Country star Zach Bryan performs in the first of two concerts at the Wells Fargo Center Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He due at Lincoln Finical Field on Aug. 6 and 7. Credit: Tom Gralish

Album review: Zach Bryan tackles love, loss and the price of fame on ‘The Great American Bar Scene’

From left, Margaret Qualley, Jesse Plemons and Willem Dafoe in "Kinds of Kindness." Credit: Atsushi Nishijima/Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures via TNS

Movie review: Be kind to yourself and skip ‘Kinds of Kindness’

Lupita Nyong’o stars in "A Quiet Place: Day One." Credit: Gareth Gatrell/Paramount Pictures via TNS

Movie review: ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ struggles to bring novelty to a franchise once renowned for its ingenuity

ohnny Cash performs at the Von Braun Civic Center in 1980. Cash was also the first artist to ever perform at the Huntsville, Alabama, arena, back in 1975. Credit: The Huntsville Times/ File via TNS

Johnny Cash’s storytelling and artistry shine on new posthumous release, ‘Songwriter’

Austin Butler as Benny in director Jeff Nichols' “The Bikeriders.” Credit: Focus Features via TNS

Movie review: “The Bikeriders” revs up in the race for 2024’s most underrated movie

Martin Lawrence, left, and Will Smith in "Bad Boys: Ride or Die." Credit: Frank Masi/Sony Pictures Entertainment via TNS

Movie review: Latest ‘Bad Boys’ installment “slaps” just as hard as its predecessors

Jack Antonoff performs onstage with Bleachers during a concert at the Kia Forum on June 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. Credit: Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times via TNS

Concert review: Bleachers brought its best work “From the Studio to the Stage” for Columbus concert

A scene from “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” riding into theaters this weekend. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures via TNS

Movie review: ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ proves to be a lovely prequel

Twenty One Pilots, with lead vocalist Tyler Joseph along with drummer Josh Dun, made a stop on The Icy Tour on Tuesday night, August 30, 2022 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Peter McPoland, who was the 2019 Tri-C High School Rock Off winner, opened the show for Twenty One Pilots. Credit: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com via TNS

Album review: Twenty One Pilots’ ‘Clancy’ welcomes fans back to the world of Trench

Cage The Elephant will perform in New York City and New Jersey while on their North American summer tour. Credit: Matt Smith via TNS

Album review: Cage The Elephant returns with inconsistent ‘Neon Pill’

From left, Raka (Peter Macon), Noa (Owen Teague) and Mae (Freya Allan) in "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes." Credit: 20th Century Studios/TNS

Movie review: ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ takes franchise in a bananas direction

Ryan Gosling, left, and Emily Blunt in "The Fall Guy." Credit: Universal Pictures/TNS

Movie review: ‘The Fall Guy’ jumpstarts the summer movie season

Mike Faist stars as Art and Zendaya as Tashi in director Luca Guadagnino’s "Challengers." Credit: Niko Tavernise/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. (via TNS)

Movie review: ‘Challengers’ takes the love right out of tennis

Opinion: The focus behind the fit, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s draft drip

Credit: Libby Hamant

Songs I Wish I Wrote: April showers bring rainy-day tunes

Opinion: Buckeyes finding their way in the offseason, preparing for 2024

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