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Chris North, one of the newest board members of the Ohio State Sports and Society Initiative (SSI), is bringing exciting possibilities for Ohio State students through…
Ohio State Athletics Council Advocates for Student-Athlete Success On and Off the Field
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Ohio State field hockey shows Pride during LGBT History Month
by Olivia Riley
At Ohio State field hockey’s Big Ten showdown against Penn State on Friday, small rainbow…
Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly Set to Fulfill Childhood Dream in Historic Outdoor Game at Ohio Stadium
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The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming to Ohio Stadium March 1for a long-awaited outdoor game, but for one player it means more than just the game.
When the Blue…
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