Ohio State faculty encouraged to work remotely through Friday as semester nears

Faculty at Ohio State were encouraged to stay off campus through Friday in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant. 

Overnight CABS On-Demand service helps students get home safe

While there may not be overnight bus routes running on campus, students can get home with door-to-door bus service.

1 dead in Friday shooting around 4th and 12th Avenues

One person was shot and killed on 12th Avenue east of 4th Street around 10:40 p.m. Friday.

Ohio State to close for 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Ohio State will close Dec. 23-29 and Dec. 31 for the holidays, three more days than originally indicated on the academic calendar.

USG mid-year policy breakdown: Student dining service workers receive 50 cent raise, recommendations for mental health offerings and discrimination reporting

As concerns of safety, COVID-19 and mental health continue to spread across campus, Jacob Chang, president of the undergraduate student government, said the organization is collaborating with university departments to discuss the needs of students and influence change. 

President Johnson breaks down fall semester, speaks on COVID-19, safety, faculty

As concerns about the COVID-19 omicron variant increase, Ohio State students, faculty and staff may wonder what the spring semester holds.

Mobile safety app alerts students of crimes in area, increases awareness through citizen reports

Beyond texts and email alerts from Ohio State, another crime and safety network is only a click away.

Ohio State Board of Trustees discuss safety, vaccination rates

The Ohio State Board of Trustees held their last meeting of the semester Thursday to discuss vaccination rates, campus safety and new degree programs.

President Johnson takes oath of office, announces plans for debt-free college and continued safety improvements at Investiture

After serving as President of Ohio State for over a year, Kristina M. Johnson officially holds the position in not just title, but also ceremony following the Presidential Investiture Friday afternoon.

Crime maps serve as resource in off-campus house-hunting process

As students begin their search for off-campus housing, there are several factors to consider — and neighborhood safety may slip their mind.