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On the first night of the Chimes’s trip to New York City for the 2026 College Media Association Spring Convention, six Chimes reporters watched indie …
When I first heard about “Hoppers,” I honestly didn’t know what to expect. Pixar has been inconsistent lately, so I wasn’t sure if this was …
Following a string of high wind warnings, strong winds caused brief power outages on campus the weekend of March 13. At their strongest, the winds …
Through the hustle and bustle of this past winter season, the university’s indoor track and field teams have worked hard to achieve new heights. In …
In late February, undergraduates received a letter signed by President Tice informing them of an overall 3% tuition increase for the 2026-2027 academic year. The …
Summer courses are a way for students to free up their schedule and complete certain required courses for a slightly cheaper price per credit hour. …
In April 2025, I was chosen to be the editor-in-chief of the Chimes, a publication I have written for since I was a first-year at …
Last Sunday, members of the local community peered into Drexel Theatre’s glass doors, eager for the 29th annual Oscars Red Carpet Bash to start. While …
As spring semester continues at the university, many students and faculty say they are experiencing fatigue, lower motivation and difficulty maintaining routines compared to the …
Photographer Aidan Zamiri recently made his debut feature film “The Moment,” a fictionalized telling of pop star Charli xcx’s 2024 “brat” tour. Now, the film …
During these first few months of 2026, many people on social media have been posting pictures of themselves from 2016, using the caption #2016. According …
University has become a multiple-job system for enrolled students and working faculty. While this burdensome balancing act of responsibility affects everyone, the university seemingly tends …
University faculty have been discussing how to navigate conversations that build an environment where students are encouraged to share and learn new ideas — a …
Last Saturday, campus radio station WXCU hosted another entry to their monthly “Live and Upfront” series. In its fourth semester as one of WXCU’s signature …
Recent polling data from Gallup showed that optimism among U.S. adults has reached a record low point. The Chimes conducted a poll via Instagram asking …
About a dozen students gathered outside the Memorial Gateway on Feb. 13 to protest once again against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Although the scene …
As Major League Baseball (MLB) teams start their spring training, there are many players from Ohio to look out for. The Ohio State Buckeyes have …
Buying fast fashion leads to an insatiable need for more; your clothing quality declines, and new fashion trends appear every day. This leads to clothes …
With the 100th anniversary of the Chimes and the historically-significant month of Black History, the Chimes highlights the struggles of racial diversity as seen in …
As educational institutions cater their methods of instructing more toward digital media, students now face the decision of whether to take notes by hand or …
On the night of Feb. 6, famous Italian singer Andrea Bocelli sang at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The next day, he …
The university is preparing for a significant expansion of its athletics program, a move administrators say is rooted as much in financial sustainability as in …
Snow piled up on campus due to Winter Storm Fern, forcing students and facilities staff to deal with the impact. Sidewalks were impassable, cars in …
“Wuthering Heights,” written and directed by Emerald Fennell (“Saltburn,” “Promising Young Woman”), premiered on Valentine’s Day and received mixed reviews amidst notable changes and character …
According to a previous Chimes article, Blackmore Library and Bexley Public Library are two of the most common study spots for university students, most likely …
The most important gift that you can give your partner, or whoever the Valentine in your life is, is communication. The average American spent $130 …
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If you’re celebrating with friends, yourself, or a special someone, Bexley offers a plethora of options that are easy …
Every year, the expense of festivities revolving around “the holiday of love” seemingly increases; however, cuddling in a blanket and watching a movie can be …
The university will welcome a brand-new pep band to its athletic and campus events this fall, reinstituting a historic university tradition. The idea for reintroducing …
Two of the most iconic coffee chains, Starbucks and Dunkin’, are both currently serving coffee drinks with protein in them, and both restaurants’ new menu …
On Jan. 25, one of the worst southern Ohio winter storms in recent memory hit the university. The winter storm, which caused class cancellations and …
College students represent the most significant demographic grappling with stress. Universities providing more mental health support is the key to aiding this prevalent issue. According …
Last Friday, about 35 students gathered outside the university’s Memorial Gateway on East Main Street to protest the recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) …
Many students have speculated over the last few years why the University would have such a large — and growing — population of white squirrels, …
Fifteen minutes before the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced, almost 20,000 viewers sat in the YouTube queue, waiting for it to start. …
Season 2 of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” wrapped up last week with an epic final battle and notable changes from the original books. What …
This year marks the Chimes’ 100th year of publication. Originally named “The Capital Chimes,” the paper was student-conceived and has been student-run since its inception …
On Saturday, Jan. 17, students dolled themselves up for a night full of dancing, fun and jazz performed by their peers at the fourth annual …
The Indiana Hoosiers capped off arguably the greatest season in college football history, going 16-0 and winning the National Championship 27-21 at Hard Rock Stadium, …
Since students’ return to campus after a refreshing winter break, there have been no damages made to Schaaf Hall by any of its residents, leading …
Exuberant praise filled Mees Hall as Gregory J. Watkins and The Worship and Praise Chorale kicked off the 35th Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day …
In February, athletes from the United States will travel to Milan, Italy to compete in the 25th Winter Olympic Games. Among the nearly 4,000 Olympic …
Due to artificial intelligence’s (AI) elevating role in society, students are becoming more comfortable cheating on assignments; however, teachers are also using generative AI to …
The university, in its mission to transform lives and give students opportunities they can’t get elsewhere, tries to give its students benefits that come along …
Down in the basement of the student union, university students and parents alike gathered for a performance of “Rhinoceros” by Eugène Ionesco. Productions of the …
Sports gambling has been integrated in American culture as a new method of enjoying sports; however, its growing legal inconsistencies are causing headaches for the …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
“In this office — in my office — we believe in Bruce Springsteen.” “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” is the latest film from Scott Cooper …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 released her much anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Oct. 3. The album hit record breaking numbers on streaming …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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,” …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
