Tara Snyder has been many things: a mom, a business owner, a soccer coach – and a prisoner. In October 2018, Snyder was arrested for forgery and theft after it was discovered she had been using money from a school fundraiser to help a struggling friend. Her bond was initially set at $20,000, and she…
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Ohio representative reintroduces bill to cut funding to universities with China-funded learning centers
I wrote about Rep. Anthony Gonzalez’s House bill to cut funding to universities with Confucius Institutes, which are Chinese language and culture learning centers partially funded and controlled by the Chinese government. Read it on The Lantern.
Ohio State libraries waive hundreds of thousands in fines
I wrote about how the pandemic impacted Ohio State libraries, particularly about the effect it had on library fines.
Socially Distant
This is a personal reflection from myself and my friend Ellie about how the pandemic has affected our lives and mental health.
Ohio State researchers analyze effects, nature of online COVID-19 misinformation
I wrote about how Ohio State researchers analyze how COVID-19 misinformation spreads and the effect it has on people’s beliefs and behavior. Read it on The Lantern.
Back to the future: Students, faculty look ahead to post-pandemic life
I wrote about what people will take with them after the pandemic – both what changes they wish to continue and what they’ve learned. Read it on The Lantern.
How Biden’s government plans impact Ohio State: Canceling student debt, changing Title IX restrictions
I wrote about the Biden administration’s plans for higher education and how they could impact college students. Read it on The Lantern.
Pandemic unemployment looms over graduation job searches
I wrote about how fewer jobs and lost internships are making it hard for college graduates to start their careers. Read it on The Lantern.
A major feat: New drum major takes twirling to the next level
I wrote about Brayden Deemer, Ohio State’s 63rd drum major and the second to have graduated from Howland High School in Warren, Ohio in less than ten years. Read it on The Lantern.
The World of Competitive Yo-yo
I profiled my friend Michael, a competitive yo-yo player who has competed in yo-yo at the national and international levels.