‘A fat man in a cell’: how ‘Nuremberg’ understands the banality of evil
James Vanderbilt’s newest film, “Nuremberg,” is a dramatic retelling of the Nuremberg Trials, in which the Nazi high command was prosecuted for war crimes they …
‘Compete for championships’: Men’s basketball shoots for the stars
After a rebuilding year marked by youth and inconsistency, the university men’s basketball team enters this season with a reworked roster, a stronger defensive identity …
Top five best study spots around Bexley
As finals quickly approach, students are beginning to find spaces to get all their studying and final projects done. Students work best in different environments, …
Celebrating Jane Austen’s legacy on her 250th birthday
To celebrate the 250th birthday of beloved author Jane Austen, the Bexley Public Library hosted an event to honor her work and long enduring influence …
Students’ holiday cheer outshines technical difficulties at annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Students welcomed the holidays at the university’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, despite a few technical difficulties. After a few speeches, a showing from the university’s …
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101 days of the Tice presidency: visibility, engagement, and transition in new presidency
Nov. 10 marked university president Jared Tice’s 101st day in office. The first 100 days of any presidency set the tone for the entire term …
Your campus is a tree garden
When autumn hits campus, it hits hard. One of the things Jaia Smith, a first-year political science and communications student, noted when making her college …
What Thanksgiving foods are university students skipping out on this year?
Every Thanksgiving, students return home from the final exam study rush, and everyone flocks around the TV for the yearly Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and …
SATIRE: Top five ways you can avoid your family this Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving break approaches, students are confronting the fact that they need to return home for the holiday and speak with their families yet again. …
University ‘Turkey Trot for Wellness’ helps students prepare for the colder months
The university’s Office of Student and Community Engagement (SCE) hosted its annual “Turkey Trot for Wellness” this past Saturday morning to get students up and …
‘Where in the world have you been?’: Forming community based on shared culture
Students had the opportunity to expand their horizons and share their cultural experiences at the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)’s annual “Where in the …
Can we start a dialogue?: A ‘Bugonia’ review
“Greetings. Welcome to the headquarters of the human resistance.” “Bugonia” is the latest film from director Yorgos Lanthimos; it is a remake of the 2003 …
Abandoned Lohman Complex turned into Haunted Hall
Student Government once again turned the unused Lohman Complex into a scream-filled haunted hallway last Thursday, leaving students crawling in fear from masked monsters. The …
Beyond the pumpkin spice latte: reviewing the fall favorites found on Main Street
Every year, special fall-inspired flavors are increasingly entering stores and coffee shops earlier. This fall flavor fest is often dominated by national chains such as …
Opinion: The federal government is weaponizing hunger
Last Saturday, approximately 1.4 million Ohioans did not receive their SNAP benefits. Without them, families will be deprived of a core universal human right: food. …
University students use Halloween as a way of self-expression
Every October, students at the university dress up as their favorite characters and spend time with friends and family to celebrate Halloween. This is a …
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ review: a tender and honest look at Bruce Springsteen
“In this office — in my office — we believe in Bruce Springsteen.” “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” is the latest film from Scott Cooper …
The Audio Engineering Society hosts cover band competition
Last Thursday, the Audio Engineering Society (AES) hosted the second annual Capital Cover-Up, a battle of the cover band competition and costume contest. The event …
Was the dog from ‘Good Boy’ good enough to win over audiences?
“Good Boy” premiered on Oct. 3 and was Ben Leonberg’s directorial debut, featuring canine lead actor Indy, a Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever. Indy is …
Will Capital follow OSU’s footsteps in providing more free tuition opportunities?
The Ohio State University (OSU) recently announced an opportunity for low-income students to receive free tuition if qualified as well as current and future scholarship …
University book club hosts a “monster mash-up” Halloween event
This past week, the university’s book club teamed up with several other campus organizations to host Franken-Org, a Halloween themed event featuring games, a movie, …
Shabbat Dinner is a scrumptious success
Last Friday, a dinner was held to honor the Jewish tradition of Shabbat. The event was held by Delta Phi Epsilon (ΔΦE), a sorority at …
New associate director of Academic Success ready to reach new heights with students
After the position opened for a new director of Academic Success, a new candidate has stepped into the role, ready to assist students. Earlier this …
Taylor Swift releases 12th album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: A love song to her fiancé and career
Taylor Swift released her much anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Oct. 3. The album hit record breaking numbers on streaming …
Gerhold Lecture Series in the Humanities: Freedoms are the ‘oxygen of democracy’
After a heartfelt introduction, an auditorium of people applauded as Evgeny Kiselev took the center stage. The Gerhold Lecture Series in the Humanities took place …
How the slasher genre has changed over the last 50 years
For over 50 years, the slasher genre has found its way into the hearts of horror fans, producing some of the most watched movies during …
48 Hour Film Royale shows there is nothing to ‘fear’ about creativity
This past weekend, a number of university students competed in a race-against-time, striving to be crowned champion of the university’s annual 48 Hour Film Royale. …
Experience the ‘Spirit of the ‘60s’ with Bill Cohen’s 39th annual journey through the era
Bill Cohen hosted the 39th annual “Spirit of the ‘60s Coffeehouse” event last Friday. Using music, memorabilia, trivia and a rustic candle-lit church basement, he …
Celebrating Archer’s 5th birthday at the university
The university’s facility dog, Archer, celebrated his 5th birthday on Oct. 1 at Schaaf Lawn. Dozens of students gathered to celebrate Archer and helped themselves …
‘One Battle’ wins the uphill battle against expectation
Ahead of award season, highly-esteemed filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson is turning heads with his new film “One Battle After Another” (OBAA). OBAA is Anderson’s first …
A thrilling love story: Cabaret Theater’s “A Very Long Engagement”
On Oct. 5 in the dimly lit Cabaret Theater, students performed a rendition of the famous story “A Very Long Engagement.” The story, which was …
Improv and individuality: review of Fat Tuesday Debutantes’ ‘Liberté, Egalité, Fat Tuesdé’
The university’s improvisational comedy group, the Fat Tuesday Debutantes, performed their first show of the academic year, ‘Liberté, Egalité, Fat Tuesdé’ last Tuesday at 10 …
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Cross country program continues to shatter program records
As the fall sports season resumes, the university cross country program has solidified itself as a bonafide powerhouse. They are striving and succeeding for climbing …
‘The History of Sound’ review: a delicate yet striking ballad
“My grandfather once said that happiness isn’t a story. So, there isn’t much to say about those first weeks.” “The History of Sound” is the …
Parking enforcement aims to educate, not generate revenue
As the number of university parking tickets rise, university officials maintain they are strictly about education, not revenue. “An average of 30 to 40 parking …
What are you willing to sacrifice?: ‘HIM’ review
“HIM,” directed by Justin Tipping, is a new sports horror movie starring Tyriq Withers as Cameron Cade, an up-and-coming quarterback training to be the next …
Taste of Africa event showcases Ivory Coast’s best cultural dishes
Students got a ‘Taste of Africa’ last Wednesday at an event hosted by the African Student Union (ASU). This was part of a monthly showcase …
Cap City Festival returns to Maloney Park for an evening of fun
Students and members of the local community attended the Cap City Festival put on by the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks after its return …
University debate team hosts discussion on political violence and free speech
On Sept. 18, the university debate team hosted an open discussion on political violence and the state of free speech in the wake of Charlie …
New student government committees lead to a more powerful voice for students
During this academic year, the student government is adding and changing several Special Committees for the betterment of the university. The committees include Accessibility, Event …
‘What No One’s Thinking’: AJR’s newest emotional journey through life’s hardest obstacles
For over ten years, three brothers have released music under the band name AJR, which resounds across the world as one of the most familiar …
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Schumacher Gallery showcases realism’s relevance through Ohio artists
The Schumacher Gallery collaborated with Ohio Representational Arts Collective on Sept. 11 to host a reception for “The Art of Presence: Contemporary Realism,” a new …
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Women’s Fall Sports Preview
The women’s fall sports season is underway, and each team is entering competition with renewed energy, new talent and high expectations. From golf and volleyball …
What to know about Cosmo, the university AI chatbot
Earlier this year, university students were greeted by Cosmo, an AI chat bot designed to maximize student success. Described as a “support resource for students …
President Tice Emphasizes the Enduring Value of Higher Education and ‘Bright Future’ for University
The new university president, Jared Tice Ed.D., sat down with the Chimes last week for an interview discussing his entry into the university’s community and …
Locally made ‘Down to the Felt’ makes Columbus proud
Last spring, locally-made independent film “Down to the Felt” premiered on the opening night of the 2025 Cinema Columbus Film Festival. Months later, it finds …
Capital football: Preseason improvements lead to a hot start
During the offseason, several changes were made to the university’s football team, which led to a hot start to their season. Before Saturday’s win, Coach …
Pulitzer-winning author Percival Everett on his newest award-winning novel “James”
On Sep. 3, the Bexley Public Library hosted author Percival Everett at Mees Auditorium for the Bexley Community Author Series. Everett, whose latest novel, “James,” …
Buckle your seatbelts: ‘Caught Stealing’ review
“Caught Stealing” is the latest film from Darren Aronofsky and stars Austin Butler as a baseball-loving bartender named Hank, who winds up in a stir …
After 13 years, Blackmore Library receives a ‘level up’ a level up
Since the start of the academic year, the university’s Blackmore Library received a furniture upgrade on the second floor on Aug. 25, 2025, after spending …
A New Day: university announces 18th president
The Board of Trustees and the Presidential Search Committee have announced the 18th president in the university’s history: Jared R. Tice, Ed.D. Tice has held …
All right, let’s do this one last time: Editor-in-Chief’s last article
My only regret with the Chimes is that I didn’t join sooner. Instead of four amazing years, I only gave myself three. When I joined …
Preventing sexual assault on campus
April is Sexual Assault Prevention Month, and the university is focusing on two areas of prevention on Campus: feedback and training. As they do every …
The importance of public safety’s biweekly safety sessions
The university’s public safety announced on March 25, 2025 that they would begin to host biweekly safety sessions on campus. The sessions included information on …
ACS raises over $8,000 for cancer research
From tabling events to walking door to door to pass out advertisements, Larissa Smith and Haylee Morgan played integral roles in helping garner donations for …
How to be the best in class (at computer games)
This generation of students has gone through only a few years of education where there wasn’t a piece of technology in front of them. Laptops …
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: a polished, yet familiar experience
Shadows is the fourteenth major installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Media by Ubisoft Entertainment SA. The latest entry in the long-running Assassin’s Creed series …
Live action ’Snow White’ and Disney’s growing remake issue
The live action remake of Disney’s first fully animated feature film “Snow White” made its theatrical debut March 21, 2025. Controversy and online hate followed …
I mint what I said: The hate on this ice cream flavor isn’t fresh at all
Nothing beats the feeling of cold ice cream on a hot summer’s day. People have their preferences, and some preferences might even be stronger than …
Reflecting on retiring professor Kelly Messinger’s legacy
After 33 years of teaching at the university, English professor Kelly Messinger is retiring. Messinger has worn many hats over her years as a professor, …
Riding the COTA bus system as a student
One of the key benefits of possessing a university student ID is access to the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Educational Pass Program. With a …
University film screening and Q&A tells the story of Murray Ebner, a Holocaust survivor
Last Thursday, the university held a screening of “A Survivor’s Journey,” a short documentary about Murray Ebner, a Holocaust survivor. The screening was organized by …
Campus News / Feature / News / Student Life
The Chimes plucks the ‘bein
Across three conferences, two national and one state, the Chimes won two times more awards than Otterbein University’s T&C Media this academic year. In the …
Highlights from this year’s Greek Week
The annual Greek Week, a series of competitions for the university’s greek life organizations throughout a one-week period, was hosted last week This year, each …
Streaming compromise in the movie theater industry
During a record-breaking night, Sean Baker used his Academy Award speech to call out distributors and plead for better theatrical release windows for movies. On …