08.17.2023

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38º | Cloudy | 10% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 7:53 a.m. | Sunset 5:23 p.m.

The Bucks start here

Students begin move-in day at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University is a leader on the field, in the classroom, and in the research lab. | Photo via Canva

Moving is always a heavy lift, but thankfully for students at The Ohio State University, they’ll have 14,000+ extra hands to help.

Today is moving day for new Buckeyes at OSU. If you’ve lived in the city long enough, you know that change is coming, and it applies to both students + long-time residents.

Move-in daze

More than 14,000 students are expected to move into 42 different dorms throughout today. Many will be making the move into a new off-campus home, resulting in unwanted items stacking up by garbage bins. The university encourages students to check out this online map for free drop-off locations for large items like couches.

CBUStoday (4).png — What’s your favorite building on campus? | Photo via Canva

Big bucks

Roughly 65,000 students are enrolled at OSU, according to last year’s enrollment data. Have you ever wondered what this translates to in terms of cash? We did. The university reportedly made $8.8 billion in total revenue for the fiscal year 2023, with tuition and fees comprising $1.8 billion. For context, Ohio Stadium was built for $1.3 million in 1922, which is the equivelant to $23+ million today according to an online inflation calculator.

College gameday pro

Don’t miss a minute of the football games on Saturdays by bookmarking this 2023-24 schedule for the Buckeyes. This is also a great reminder that roads like Lane Avenue and N. High Street will be busy on the weekends. We will admit, Saturday during the game is the best time to restock on groceries.

CBUStoday (6).png — Do you plan on going to any Buckeye games this season? | Photo by CBUStoday

Yearbook quotes

What’s a first day without some Buckeye pride? Here’s what students had to say about the upcoming year:

“There’s just something in the air on campus during the fall. There’s no place I’d rather be!” — OSU student Sam Bonofiglio.

“I’ve made lifelong friends, and I can’t wait to spend another year in the place I love.” — OSU student Zac Collin

Can’t get enough of OSU? We don’t blame you. Dive even deeper into the stats thanks to The Princeton Review.

More OSU stats

Events

Thursday, Aug. 17

BAM Thursdays | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 5-11 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Main St., Downtown | Free | Enjoy live music, explore art, sample local food, and shop vendors in the garden space.

Friday, Aug. 18

Septemberfest | Friday, Aug. 18-Sunday, Aug. 20 | Times vary | Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, 215 N. 4th St., Columbus | Free | Celebrate summer with this three-day festival that is capped off with a watch party of the Columbus Crew vs. Cincinnati FC match on Sunday.
Please Shuffle the Cards | Friday, Aug. 18-Saturday, Aug. 19 | 7-8 p.m. | P3 Magic Theater, 2575 N. High St., Columbus | $30 | Watch a mind-bending magic show led by local performer Erik Tait.

Saturday, Aug. 19

Yoga | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 10 a.m. | Wyman Woods Park, 1515 Goodale Blvd., Grandview Heights | Free | Reserve a spot at this outdoor class and stretch your way into a relaxing morning.

Sunday, Aug. 20

Paint Picnic in the Park | Sunday, Aug. 29 | 12 p.m. | Park of Roses, 3901 N. High St., Clintonville | $25-$40 | Come for a creative day of painting and socializing as you graze on samples of charcuterie foods.

100+ more events

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News Notes

Opening

Lion’s Cub Cookies will open a new location in Worthington in early 2024. The Ohio-based bakery met its $60,000 crowdfunding goal in under 30 minutes on Wednesday morning, causing the host website to crash — or should we say crumble?

Festival

CBUS Soul Fest is on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 4-11 p.m. in Genoa Park. The festival celebrates Black culture and history with live music, food, drinks, and shopping. Music genres include soul, hip-hop, and funk. (NBC4)

Transit

COTA will extend five routes by one more hour after seeing an increase in riders and drivers. The following lines will run until midnight during weekdays: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, and CMAX. These new routes take effect Monday, Sept. 4. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Closed

The Butcher & Grocer, located in the East Market, permanently closed its restaurant side yesterday. Everything in the deli is 50% off, as this portion is also set to close on Sunday, Aug. 20. The Grandview location remains open.

Regional

DHL, a global logistics company, plans to build a new 755,000-sqft facility in Violet Township, roughly 20 minutes east of Columbus. Through this distribution facility, the company plans to add 200 new jobs and open sometime in 2024. (ABC6 On Your Side)

Arts

From musical performances to critically acclaimed theatrical shows, the Wexner Center for the Arts unveiled its 2023-24 season lineup. Plus, get a taste of what the Wex is offering thanks to its public Spotify playlist.

Real Estate

A vacant Perkins on Hilliard Rome Road was purchased for $1.25 million by Gray Gables Realty LLC., a local realty firm. This property could soon be demolished as the new owners applied to reimagine the area into an auto body shop. (Columbus Business First + NBC4)

Show

“A fortune of fabulous prizes”

“The Price is Right” announces live show in Columbus this year

You know you want to spin this wheel — at least just once. | Photo by Jeff Palmer (Right Angle Ent.)

[Insert your name here], you’re the next contestant on “The Price is Right.” C’mon down.

That dream will become a reality for a select amount of Columbus residents when the hit game show “The Price is Right Live” takes over the Palace Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m.

While Drew Carey won’t be hosting, all of the other favorite features will be on display, like “Cliffhangers” and “The Big Wheel.” Do you have what it takes to crush the competition, or will plinko plague your victory? We hope it’s the former because prizes range from luxury vacations to a brand new car.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Mitch

From the editor

I spent my Tuesday morning scaling to the top of this fire tower, and it was all worth it for the views. Have you been to Scioto Grove Metro Park to see it? It rises 80+ ft in the air, and it’s now open to the public during daylight.

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