Ohio State University

A Reflection on Violence in College Sports

The rivalry between the University of Michigan (Michigan) and Ohio State is among the most intense and storied in college football, but the last game of the 2024 season was particularly violent. It escalated into chaos, culminating in an on-field brawl that required police intervention and the use of pepper spray. While rivalry games bring […]

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The Buckeye’s Transparency Black Eye: Ohio State University Delays More Public Records Requests

Over the last two years, I’ve written more than a few stories drawing from public records requests. But sometimes, an institution’s response to those requests—or labored, muddled, confusing non-response—becomes a story of its own. Case in point: The Ohio State University.  In August of last year, I received a tip that the university had abruptly […]

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