What it takes to become the Ohio State drum major
As Clayton Callender’s name rang out across Lincoln Tower Park’s turf field in April 2023, the air seemed still. Then, the words sank in and a r…
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Ohio State Men’s Glee Club celebrates 150 years of brotherhood and music
2024 marks a pivotal achievement for one of the university's oldest student organizations. The Ohio State Men’s Glee Club is celebrating its 150…
What’s Up: 2024-25 Welcome Week events
As summer comes to an end, Buckeyes old and new will return to Ohio State’s Columbus campus for another academic year. As campus becomes busier, We…
Real talk: What is Convocation?
Though first-years arriving at Ohio State’s campus can attend a slew of Welcome Week events, only one serves as the university’s official greeting:…
New mural to honor Ohio State’s modern-day marching band
Nestled deep inside the Ohio Stadium, strokes of paint are coming together to create a representative composition of The Best Damn Band in …
First woman to dot the ‘I’ returns for 50th anniversary of women in marching band
Nearly 44 years ago to the day, Jan Duga became the first woman to ever dot the ‘I’ in Script Ohio. In honor of the 50th anniversary of women i…
Shelley Graf reflects on time as first female drum major
The boundary of Sugar Grove, Ohio, is not defined by a tree line or fence. The village, less than 1 mile long, is nestled between two scarlet and g…
Student staff provides ‘heartbeat’ of Ohio State Marching Band
After watching the Ohio State Marching Band’s perform at football games or other events, some students find themselves wondering who are the people…
Ohio State University Athletic Band sees record enrollment amid pandemic
Though COVID-19 has prompted changes to how the Ohio State University Athletic Band operates, enrollment is at an all-time high this semester.
Third time’s the charm: Marching band members rebound from failure to pursue the band dream
Although Ohio State is known for having “The Best Damn Band in the Land,” many are unaware of how much hard work and heartache is required. Every year, 350-400 student musicians audition for the band, but only 228 make the cut.