The Buckeyes sang Carmen Ohio after the win. | Photo by CBUStoday
Ohio State’s slogan is “The People. The Tradition. The Excellence.” + the slogan has never made more sense than after spending the day behind the scenes at the OSU vs. Notre Dame game. 🏈
The People
We all have one thing in common on game days — we’re rooting for the Buckeyes. It’s a feeling of unity that can’t be described until you experience it. On this particular game day, certain people made the experience even more special.
Grammy-nominated rapper Jack Harlow was the first guest picker of the season on ESPN’s College GameDay, and he chose Ohio State to win + performed.
Former Buckeye and current Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow made an appearance and was recognized on the field during the first quarter — and the fans went wild.
LeBron James and his son Bronny wore Buckeyes gear on the sidelines to cheer on their favorite team — and they had everyone starstruck, including City Editor Hanna.
LeBron James and his son Bronny stood together on the sidelines before the game. | Photo by CBUStoday
The Tradition
There are few Columbus traditions stronger than a game day tailgate. We walked around outside The Shoe and stopped by different tailgates to hear how excited everyone was about the big game.
Another tradition that never fails is the OH-IO chant. Before the game, we were sitting in the quiet press box. But throughout the stadium, we could hear each of the four sides of The Shoe chanting “O-H-I-O” with echoes throughout the stadium.
TBDBITL’s halftime performances are another timeless tradition, and they put on quite the show on Saturday with a “Buckeye Jazz Cafe” theme.
Views from the press box as the Buckeyes ran out to the field. | Photo by CBUStoday
The Excellence
There’s a reason people in Columbus always bet on the Buckeyes — they rarely let us down. They proved their excellence yet again with a 21-10 victory over the Fighting Irish in this top five matchup. We all sang Carmen Ohio together, and now we can sleep peacefully until next Saturday. Go Bucks.
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Diálogos | Mon., Sep. 5 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus | $3+ | The exhibition will feature works by seven local Latinx artists.
Tuesday
Chair Yoga on the Patio | Tues., Sept. 6 | Philip Heit Center Outdoor Patio, 150 W. Main St. | Come move through a variety of gentle yoga poses, using a chair, outdoors on the patio.
Wednesday
Farmers Market | Wed., Sept. 7 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus | Free | The market is an opportunity to shop from local farmers, artisans, creators + food trucks.
How to Find a Job That You Love | Wed., Sept. 7 | 2-3:30 p.m. | 101 West Main St., Newark | Free | Lori Mye, Ohio Means Jobs Licking County, guides you in the art of finding work you enjoy.
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Opening
Chick’n Cone, a Pennsylvania-based fried chicken chain, is opening near Polaris at 422 Polaris Pkwy. The restaurant is known for fried chicken served in hand-rolled waffle cones, and the grand opening will be Sat., Sept. 17. 🍗 (614now)
Closing
The Light of Seven Matchsticks, a speakeasy that we featured in our summer date night guide, announced it will be closing on Sun., Sept. 18. The space will be used for private events + pop-ups, with a potential new location in the works. (614now)
We filmed another question of the week video with the Clippers team — and this time we had to stir the pot. This time we asked, “if you were stuck on an island with one teammate, who would you not want it to be?” Watch to hear their answers. 🎤
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SPORTS
Hanna 🤝 LeBron
City Editor Hanna thinks LeBron is the GOAT. | Photo by CBUStoday
We mentioned LeBron and his son were in attendance to Saturday’s game, but we didn’t share why — or that City Editor Hanna was lucky enough to meet the father-son duo. Both LeBron and Bronny were extremely friendly to fans + decked out in Buckeyes gear on the sidelines, but they were here for more than just the football game.
Bronny just started his senior year of high school, which means he’s considering college basketball options for next year. With the James family being from Ohio, Bronny is strongly considering OSU as a potential future school. Before Saturday’s game, LeBron and Bronny attended an unofficial visit to OSU’s campus with the men’s basketball coaching staff.
Securing the four-star prospect for next season would be huge, as Bronny would be joining four star players who have already verbally committed to OSU — Scotty Middleton, Austin Parks, Devin Royal and George Washington III.
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